Archive - 19 August 2022

Overseas job scam: Police say 168 Malaysians stranded

Overseas job scam: Police say 168 Malaysians stranded

Police rescued another 70 victims.
Najib fails to disqualify Tommy Thomas' lawyers in RM1.9m suit

Najib fails to disqualify Tommy Thomas' lawyers in RM1.9m suit

KL High Court says litigant has right to choose solicitor of own choice.

Frequent concerts will anger Allah - PAS Youth

Frequent concerts will anger Allah - PAS Youth

Don't challenge emotions of Muslims, says its chief, Ahmad Fadhli. 
Bar slams Najib, lawyers for 'abusing' judicial process

Bar slams Najib, lawyers for 'abusing' judicial process

Its president says ex-PM's claim of 'injustice' is self-inflicted.

USM lecturer, sibling jailed 3 years for abuse of power

USM lecturer, sibling jailed 3 years for abuse of power

He abused his position to approve brother's company to supply goods to university.

Report: 'We’re bullies', about a quarter tells health task force

Report: 'We’re bullies', about a quarter tells health task force

The task force also finds about 20 percent engaged in "severe bullying".  
SRC appeal: We did our best but court's decision beyond belief - Zaid

SRC appeal: We did our best but court's decision beyond belief - Zaid

Fresh evidence would have 'nuclear' effect, he says.
IGP orders immediate probe into threats against CJ

IGP orders immediate probe into threats against CJ

Police to track down those posting such comments on social media.
Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) visited Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya

Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) visited Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya

The aim was to exchange knowledge with the shared goal of improving the healthcare industry. 

Dealing with nonsensical statements gives us stress - Geramm

Dealing with nonsensical statements gives us stress - Geramm

Group tells Zahidi not to use mental health issues as fodder for jokes.
UK cost-of-living crisis: Warning to 'buy now, pay later' lenders

UK cost-of-living crisis: Warning to 'buy now, pay later' lenders

Benefits emphasised in ads without prominent indications of risks.
Zuraida: Humans the cause of wildlife extinction, not palm oil

Zuraida: Humans the cause of wildlife extinction, not palm oil

She also slams propaganda levelled against the edible oil. 
Bali bomber's jail sentence reduced, says Australian PM

Bali bomber's jail sentence reduced, says Australian PM

The move could see Umar Patek released on parole soon.
Appeals Court dismisses JJ's children's appeal over share inclusion in his estate

Appeals Court dismisses JJ's children's appeal over share inclusion in his estate

Court grants declaration to late minister's mother to include 3m Rantai Wawasan shares.


Najib's lawyer has three days to prep oral submissions

Najib's lawyer has three days to prep oral submissions

UPDATED 5PM | Proceedings set to continue Tuesday next week.
Model holds placard demanding payment at KL Fashion Week

Model holds placard demanding payment at KL Fashion Week

While she was not owed money, many are still left unpaid, Alicia Amin says. 
Hisham urged to come clean on 'supplementary' LCS contract

Hisham urged to come clean on 'supplementary' LCS contract

Was more money paid to BNS after May signing, Liew asks.
LCS saga: Current, former PAC chairs trade barbs

LCS saga: Current, former PAC chairs trade barbs

Nur Jazlan Mohamed accuses PAC of politicising LCS, which the current chief denies. 
Labour DG to be 'single window' for hiring migrant workers

Labour DG to be 'single window' for hiring migrant workers

Authorities will improve on accommodation and timely pay too. 
Four-month-old boy dies in babysitter's care in Selangor

Four-month-old boy dies in babysitter's care in Selangor

Child was said to be sleeping in Ampang condo.
Dr M sues Zahid for 'slandering' his ancestry in 2017

Dr M sues Zahid for 'slandering' his ancestry in 2017

Zahid purportedly made allegations about Mahathir's name on his IC.
Law don: Court of Appeal’s decision on overseas born kids unjust, archaic

Law don: Court of Appeal’s decision on overseas born kids unjust, archaic

Shad Saleem Faruqi says court interpretation was narrow. 
Bersatu needs DPM post to be relevant, powerful - analysts

Bersatu needs DPM post to be relevant, powerful - analysts

Strategy could backfire as public thinks DPM post unimportant.
Two children's bodies found in suitcases in New Zealand

Two children's bodies found in suitcases in New Zealand

It is possible the family is unaware the kids' are dead, police say 
As Najib faces setbacks, ex-PM supporters target CJ's family

As Najib faces setbacks, ex-PM supporters target CJ's family

These are desperate people, opposition leaders say. 
ESG: From an engineering perspective

ESG: From an engineering perspective

Social aspects of the ESG agenda have been and will continue to be a top focus for the engineering industry due to health and safety concerns and a heavy reliance on labour.
Shahidan: KL chicken prices to drop to RM8 per kg soon

Shahidan: KL chicken prices to drop to RM8 per kg soon

It will be done by reducing the rental of DBKL-owned business premises. 
Wrongfully jailed and whipped: The story of Sabri Umar

Wrongfully jailed and whipped: The story of Sabri Umar

InsideKini | We sat down with our journalist, Vino, who spent two days in Tawau to speak to Sabri Umar, a 31-year-old migrant worker, about his experience.
MP SPEAKS | Why are Umno-BN leaders unconcerned about LCS scandal?

MP SPEAKS | Why are Umno-BN leaders unconcerned about LCS scandal?

RM9b dream project turned into national nightmare.
LETTER | Stop restricting student participation in politics

LETTER | Stop restricting student participation in politics

Political apathy among youth detrimental to nation, democracy.
'Unnatural' to ask civil servants to defend govt, Harapan says

'Unnatural' to ask civil servants to defend govt, Harapan says

Civil servants should be neutral, Harapan reminds PM. 
MRANTI Supercharger: Bringing idea to life, setting motions to impact

MRANTI Supercharger: Bringing idea to life, setting motions to impact

An Innovation Showcase by spin-off companies from Malaysian universities on AI, Energy, IoT, Sports Tech, Agritech, Robotics, Health Tech, Smart City and many more are happening at MRANTI Supercharger Series on 25th August at MRANTI Park!
Malaysian Islamic super app TheNoor seeks to raise RM5 million through Islamic ECF platform Ethis

Malaysian Islamic super app TheNoor seeks to raise RM5 million through Islamic ECF platform Ethis

Pre-money valuation of RM42,900,000 (USD9.62 million) with nearly 6 million app downloads
No pacts with Bersatu and PAS for GE15, Umno says

No pacts with Bersatu and PAS for GE15, Umno says

Ahmad Maslan reminds all Umno chapters that the decision is final.
Sunway to pack 2 million meals to fight hunger

Sunway to pack 2 million meals to fight hunger

Sunway Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading conglomerates, is reaffirming its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDG).
Pandai celebrates National Day with fun programs for students

Pandai celebrates National Day with fun programs for students

This newly-launched Malaysia Sejiwa campaign aims to ignite the spirit of patriotism in our home country Malaysia.
LCS saga: 'Sharks' are not always politicians - Umno leader

LCS saga: 'Sharks' are not always politicians - Umno leader

Don't assume corruption must involve instruction from higher up - Shahril.
Asfia: Sarawak plans to increase legislative assembly seats

Asfia: Sarawak plans to increase legislative assembly seats

Census shows it was timely to do so given the population size. 
Najib removes lawyers from Zaid's firm

Najib removes lawyers from Zaid's firm

UPDATED 10.35AM | Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, however, remains Najib's counsel. 
COMMENT | Najib has used up all his nine lives

COMMENT | Najib has used up all his nine lives

He has shattered the myth that political elites are untouchable.
Covid-19 (Aug 18): 4,071 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 18): 4,071 new cases, 7 deaths

There have been 155 Covid-19 deaths this month.
Sri Lanka's ex-leader Rajapaksa seeks to go home

Sri Lanka's ex-leader Rajapaksa seeks to go home

New president asked to provide security and other assistance.
China's drought could last until Sept as it races to protect harvests

China's drought could last until Sept as it races to protect harvests

Authorities race to find fresh water to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest.
Abdul Razak's vision should be researched and documented - research fellow

Abdul Razak's vision should be researched and documented - research fellow

'The second PM's efficiency in dealing with issues is exemplary.'
YOURSAY | When the arc of justice fails to bend towards Umno

YOURSAY | When the arc of justice fails to bend towards Umno

‘Perhaps, in Umno’s court, hearsay evidence is held to be the truth.’
Day 4: Tough day for Najib's counsel Hisyam

Day 4: Tough day for Najib's counsel Hisyam

Co-counsels discharged, his bid to postpone next week's hearing denied.
COMMENT | Finding selfless representatives for the people

COMMENT | Finding selfless representatives for the people

'I strongly believe GE15 will be held in October.'
Najib - another bad day in court

Najib - another bad day in court

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