Archive - 18 August 2022

Prosecution files appeal against Peter Anthony's conviction stay

Prosecution files appeal against Peter Anthony's conviction stay

Case management is set for Oct 4.
Dropping of Sukma events unavoidable - National Sports Council

Dropping of Sukma events unavoidable - National Sports Council

This is after several states pulled out from events.
Zahidi defends Bernama's contract hires, wants to 'check health' of ex-staff

Zahidi defends Bernama's contract hires, wants to 'check health' of ex-staff

The deputy minister says Sydney Yap may be stressed or mentally ill.
Umno demands answers on ‘leaked’ investigation on SRC case judge

Umno demands answers on ‘leaked’ investigation on SRC case judge

Party wants MACC to confirm or deny the investigation papers.
COMMENT | My rights to life, liberty, and fair hearing

COMMENT | My rights to life, liberty, and fair hearing

There is no intention to delay my appeal before the Federal Court.
M'sia joins call to demand justice for slain Al Jazeera journo

M'sia joins call to demand justice for slain Al Jazeera journo

News network says Shireen died from gunfire by Israeli army.
RM250 fine if Ipoh businesses do not fly Jalur Gemilang

RM250 fine if Ipoh businesses do not fly Jalur Gemilang

Local authority issues 6k notices to install flags for National Day.
GTA to apply with Registrar of Societies next week - Dr M

GTA to apply with Registrar of Societies next week - Dr M

Coalition of Malay groups wants to contest in GE15.
Myanmar junta slams Asean after being barred from meetings

Myanmar junta slams Asean after being barred from meetings

The military government claims Asean was cowing to 'external pressure'. 
UN expert concludes 'forced labour' has taken place in Xinjiang

UN expert concludes 'forced labour' has taken place in Xinjiang

China, however, rejects the report and called it disinformation. 
S'pore food delivery firms join up to draft worker welfare guidelines

S'pore food delivery firms join up to draft worker welfare guidelines

They will develop a code of practice to improve health, safety standards.

I am left without defence counsel: Najib

I am left without defence counsel: Najib

I pray for full trial and justice, ex-PM says.
Be 'honourable' and quit Batu Lintang seat, PSB tells See

Be 'honourable' and quit Batu Lintang seat, PSB tells See

See Chee How signed a pledge to do so in the past, party says. 
Aspirasi, Sedar, PBDSB form new 'Gagasan' coalition in S'wak

Aspirasi, Sedar, PBDSB form new 'Gagasan' coalition in S'wak

Components say they banded together to have a bigger voice.
Rafizi: Phoney firm siphoned RM192m from LCS project 1MDB style

Rafizi: Phoney firm siphoned RM192m from LCS project 1MDB style

PKR No 2 claims money transferred to fake company in Malta.
Proton inks deal to sell Smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand

Proton inks deal to sell Smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand

First model will be launched Q4 2023 - Syed Faisal Albar.
Findings on Penang Hospital's doctor's death ‘disappointing'

Findings on Penang Hospital's doctor's death ‘disappointing'

Bullying in public health facilities is an ‘open secret’, lawmaker says 
'Law minister wrong to say must wait for court on overseas-born kids matter'

'Law minister wrong to say must wait for court on overseas-born kids matter'

Latheefa Koya corrects Wan Junaidi, saying the real issue is political will. 

Umno top brass called out for 'attacking judiciary'

Umno top brass called out for 'attacking judiciary'

Apex court's decision to reject 'new evidence' justified, Pejuang says. 
PN submits request for official meeting with PM

PN submits request for official meeting with PM

Hamzah Zainuddin sidesteps questions on the DPM post demand. 
Crackhouse case: Owners send legal notice to KL mayor over ban

Crackhouse case: Owners send legal notice to KL mayor over ban

They claim the city hall did not issue an official notice on it. 
Harapan vows to resume LCS probe if it returns to power

Harapan vows to resume LCS probe if it returns to power

UPDATED 1.51PM | Coalition says will fulfil 2019 defence White Paper proposals.
Amanah Youth chief among 3 charged over protest on rising inflation

Amanah Youth chief among 3 charged over protest on rising inflation

They can be fined up to RM10,000 under PAA if convicted.

Lawyer not allowed to discharge self from acting for Najib

Lawyer not allowed to discharge self from acting for Najib

UPDATED 3.48PM | Hisyam says fresh written submissions will be filed.
LETTER | Cherry-picking tourists may stunt the sector's rejuvenation

LETTER | Cherry-picking tourists may stunt the sector's rejuvenation

Malaysia cannot be choosy given the economic situation. 
Apex court ruling on Najib's new evidence does not sit well with Umno

Apex court ruling on Najib's new evidence does not sit well with Umno

Zahid however says the party will not interfere with court affairs. 

Pentas Flora welcomes the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah and other delegates to its plant in Banting.

Pentas Flora welcomes the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah and other delegates to its plant in Banting.

Pentas Flora Group held a private plant tour for Yang Berhormat Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam, Timbalan Ketua Menteri dan  Menteri Pembangunan Perindustrian Sabah; Yang Berhormat Datuk Wetrom bin Bahanda, Pembantu Menteri Kepada Ketua  Menteri Sabah as well as other delegates from Sabah who were in Peninsula Malaysia for a week long official visit to host a  forum on Investment Opportunities in Sabah Industrial Parks under the Ministry of Industrial Development.
Hailing from Ipoh, Ranjinder now heads Hollywood PR firm

Hailing from Ipoh, Ranjinder now heads Hollywood PR firm

MALAYSIANSKINI | A career switch from accounting brought her to starry heights.
Covid-19 (Aug 17): 3,516 new cases, 15 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 17): 3,516 new cases, 15 deaths

ICU cases slowly creeping towards three-digit mark.
Ejen2u introduces one-stop agent management platform to aid SME and start-up markets

Ejen2u introduces one-stop agent management platform to aid SME and start-up markets

Throughout the COVID era, the nation witnessed a rise in informal gigs, especially amongst product founders who engaged sales agents to sell and advertise their products.
COMMENT | Was Zaid’s unprovoked outburst justified?

COMMENT | Was Zaid’s unprovoked outburst justified?

Najib's new lawyer should examine his own conduct to understand public ire.
Police probe claim Ramasamy's staff sought 'fee' for low-cost homes

Police probe claim Ramasamy's staff sought 'fee' for low-cost homes

Deputy CM says claims raised by staff who were sacked.
YOURSAY | Our combat ships to become museum showpieces?

YOURSAY | Our combat ships to become museum showpieces?

'TV sets should be the last thing you buy before the ship is built.'
COMMENT | Healthcare reforms: Can KJ slay the Leviathan?

COMMENT | Healthcare reforms: Can KJ slay the Leviathan?

He will be taking on a corrupt yet powerful bureaucracy. 
Minister: Govt can't amend Constitution to give kids born abroad citizenship

Minister: Govt can't amend Constitution to give kids born abroad citizenship

Minister cites Conference of Rulers and pending Federal Court case.
Day 3 | Najib's new legal team unprepared after delay bid rejected

Day 3 | Najib's new legal team unprepared after delay bid rejected

Defence to file fresh written submissions.
Australia's top court finds Google not liable for defamation

Australia's top court finds Google not liable for defamation

Google freed of supplying a link to a contested newspaper article.
'Govt should consider continuing BNS LCS contract with conditions'

'Govt should consider continuing BNS LCS contract with conditions'

Investigation committee says negotiating new deal will take time, success not guaranteed.
French boy, 5, dies from jellyfish sting in Pangkor Island

French boy, 5, dies from jellyfish sting in Pangkor Island

Boy was confirmed dead 45 minutes after the incident, police say.