Archive - 20 August 2022

S'gor govt closely monitoring major river water levels

S'gor govt closely monitoring major river water levels

Taman Sri Muda floods caused by high water level in Sg Rasau.
Flash floods strike Taman Sri Muda again

Flash floods strike Taman Sri Muda again

UPDATED 9.58PM | Fire Dept says received distress calls around 5.05pm.
Cooperate or fight with BN? We're okay with either - PAS No 2

Cooperate or fight with BN? We're okay with either - PAS No 2

'For our party, we are moving as Perikatan Nasional.'
Indonesia confirms first monkeypox case

Indonesia confirms first monkeypox case

Citizen with the disease was returning from abroad.
40 Malacca locations to get 5G next month

40 Malacca locations to get 5G next month

Locations have high population density, industry, tourism, higher education.
Man arrested over threats made against chief justice

Man arrested over threats made against chief justice

Suspect remanded for four days.
Govt policies to halt ringgit decline doomed to fail - Guan Eng

Govt policies to halt ringgit decline doomed to fail - Guan Eng

Ostrich in the sand covering inadequacies, says ex-finance minister.
Zuraida: PBM plans to contest 14 seats in GE15

Zuraida: PBM plans to contest 14 seats in GE15

Party will contest in 7 parliamentary and 7 state seats, she says.
'Tolak Kerajaan Gagal' group to hold protest, ceramah ahead of GE

'Tolak Kerajaan Gagal' group to hold protest, ceramah ahead of GE

The movement aims to convince youth not to pick same failed leadership. 
LETTER | Time to raise minimum wage for interns

LETTER | Time to raise minimum wage for interns

Policymakers should amend labour laws to protect interns. 
RM1.8b allocated for maintaining federal roads this year

RM1.8b allocated for maintaining federal roads this year

RM150m for maintenance in Pahang, Johor, Negeri Sembilan.
Govt prepared to consider more allocation for Health Ministry

Govt prepared to consider more allocation for Health Ministry

Budget 2023 expected to be tabled in October.
LETTER | Govt-linked plantations main threat to orangutans

LETTER | Govt-linked plantations main threat to orangutans

Zuraida cannot save wildlife while also promoting plantations' interests.
At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel siege, intelligence officer says

At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel siege, intelligence officer says

Al Shabaab group, linked to Al Qaeda, claims responsibility.
PM: Govt policies, successes need to be explained to the people

PM: Govt policies, successes need to be explained to the people

This will combat anti-government campaigns, slander, says Ismail Sabri.
Stop all attacks on judiciary - Faizal Azumu

Stop all attacks on judiciary - Faizal Azumu

UPDATED 7.45PM | Attacks interfering with judicial independence, he adds. 
M'sian students can enter China from Aug 24 - embassy

M'sian students can enter China from Aug 24 - embassy

This is for students receiving long-term education in China, it says.
KL Fashion Week models receive payment after one-woman protest

KL Fashion Week models receive payment after one-woman protest

Alicia Amin held a placard highlighting payment issue yesterday.
Zahid: Hold GE15 soon or BN may lose election

Zahid: Hold GE15 soon or BN may lose election

Delaying polls will only provide opposition with ammunition to attack BN, he says.
Budget 2023 will be dynamic, more flexible - deputy finance minister

Budget 2023 will be dynamic, more flexible - deputy finance minister

Shahar assures budget can be improved, adjusted if needed. 
Muktamar: No motion yet on PAS' cooperation with Umno

Muktamar: No motion yet on PAS' cooperation with Umno

Takiyuddin adds that the party trying to avoid clashes with Umno in GE15.
Another volatile session projected for ringgit next week

Another volatile session projected for ringgit next week

Analyst expects external developments to continue to adversely affect the ringgit. 
Rains pounding New Zealand ease but more forced from homes

Rains pounding New Zealand ease but more forced from homes

Towns in North Island cut off as floods submerged roads and homes.
Be wary of social media hacks that can cause huge losses to victims

Be wary of social media hacks that can cause huge losses to victims

Even govt leaders, such as the PM, have fallen prey to cybercrimes.
COMMENT | If you can't do the time, don't do the crime

COMMENT | If you can't do the time, don't do the crime

Liberty is not an exclusive right of a selected few like you.
PAS urges Umno to reconsider decision not to cooperate for GE15

PAS urges Umno to reconsider decision not to cooperate for GE15

Put ego aside, Umno-PAS uniting can lead to polls victory, says Hashim. 
Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War II ships as waters fall

Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War II ships as waters fall

Ships were scuttled by Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet in 1944.
Explain Crackhouse owner's permanent blacklist, MP tells deputy minister

Explain Crackhouse owner's permanent blacklist, MP tells deputy minister

Lip Eng says a source revealed DBKL only recommended a year's ban.

Bar pans Umno top brass for sowing mistrust in judiciary

Bar pans Umno top brass for sowing mistrust in judiciary

Malaysian Bar president takes aim at Zahid and Mat Hasan.
Settle your bills and get amazing deals with Shopee Aug 25 PaydaySale!

Settle your bills and get amazing deals with Shopee Aug 25 PaydaySale!

Looking forward to payday but not so much to the bills you need to pay off? Reload your mobile prepaid, pay your phone bills, Astro bills, utility bills and even your PTPTN on Shopee.
DAP Youth: PAS bankrupt of ideas for criticising frequent concerts

DAP Youth: PAS bankrupt of ideas for criticising frequent concerts

UPDATED 8.11PM | PAS accused of not focusing on actual problems.
Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z

Luxury sneakers may be a step too far for cash-strapped Gen Z

Executives are troubled in particular by a hit to young Chinese shoppers.
Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says

Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says

The decision shocks those impacted by the attack at home and abroad.
Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says

Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says

She may be moved to house arrest from prison.
LETTER | Explore humane solutions to stray animal overpopulation

LETTER | Explore humane solutions to stray animal overpopulation

Handling stray animals requires a multi-pronged approach. 
Covid-19 (Aug 19): 3,490 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 19): 3,490 new cases, 6 deaths

Active infections at 42,767, down 8.8pct compared to 14 days ago.
PM: Govt allocates RM6.3b to S'gor under second rolling plan of 12MP

PM: Govt allocates RM6.3b to S'gor under second rolling plan of 12MP

The funds will be for infrastructure development and service delivery facilities.
YOURSAY | ‘The chief justice is not her husband’s keeper’

YOURSAY | ‘The chief justice is not her husband’s keeper’

‘What are we - a nation of laws or a nation of thugs?’
Small steps to innovation and exponential transformation

Small steps to innovation and exponential transformation

The speed at which technology moves today enables us to do things 10X more than just a decade ago; how can we fully optimise this, and where do we start?
We are officers of the court, lawyers remind Zaid

We are officers of the court, lawyers remind Zaid

‘We are not free agents – we do not come and go as we please.’