Archive - 22 August 2022

Newly declassified LCS report implicates 'Abdul Latiff's spouse'

Newly declassified LCS report implicates 'Abdul Latiff's spouse'

Umno Youth chief asks if Abdul Latiff or forensic report is lying.
Umno Youth chief denies any discussion for PM to interfere in court matters

Umno Youth chief denies any discussion for PM to interfere in court matters

Such demand illogical as Najib's appeal at Federal Court level, he says.
MOH to settle backlog of 4,833 non-Covid cases soon - Khairy

MOH to settle backlog of 4,833 non-Covid cases soon - Khairy

He says MOH resolved 92 pct of 57,355 backlogged non-Covid-19 treatment cases.
Kelantan’s ex-deputy MB Halim dies at 82

Kelantan’s ex-deputy MB Halim dies at 82

The veteran leader died due to a lung infection, his daughter says. 
Rafizi dismisses minister's denial, says will prove ties with 'wife' Zainab

Rafizi dismisses minister's denial, says will prove ties with 'wife' Zainab

PKR leader alleges Abdul Latiff Ahmad, wife involved in LCS scandal.
Last person believed to have met Zalina is her friend - police

Last person believed to have met Zalina is her friend - police

Friend told police Zalina healthy and normal during meeting.
New Covid-19 cases, deaths down in Aug 14-20 week - Health DG

New Covid-19 cases, deaths down in Aug 14-20 week - Health DG

Hospital admissions are also trending down.
GE15: Radzi sidesteps talks of contesting in Putrajaya

GE15: Radzi sidesteps talks of contesting in Putrajaya

He attends events there as it is organised by his ministry. 
KJ on fact-finding visit to Thailand on potential medical use of cannabis

KJ on fact-finding visit to Thailand on potential medical use of cannabis

He will also be briefed on cultivation methods, research, legal framework.

LETTER | Corruption is colour-blind, Hadi

LETTER | Corruption is colour-blind, Hadi

In giving and receiving illicit money, it takes two to tango.
Delay in handling scam cases is cruelty to victims - PKR comms chief

Delay in handling scam cases is cruelty to victims - PKR comms chief

He adds Bank Negara has not taken action to tighten banks' cyber security systems.
I never used RM6m political donation for personal benefit - Zahid

I never used RM6m political donation for personal benefit - Zahid

Ex-DPM tells court he never even deposited the money into personal account. 
Syed Saddiq's bid to challenge credibility of key witness dismissed

Syed Saddiq's bid to challenge credibility of key witness dismissed

This is over discrepancies between court testimony and statement recorded by MACC.
PM not at Umno 'urgent' meeting, top 5 party leaders to meet at his house

PM not at Umno 'urgent' meeting, top 5 party leaders to meet at his house

UPDATED 7.35PM | However, source said meeting not listed in Ismail Sabri's schedule.

Two held for robbing, raping Indonesian woman

Two held for robbing, raping Indonesian woman

The duo posed as immigration officers, police say. 
No decision yet on proposal to set 2 prices for cooking oil - deputy minister

No decision yet on proposal to set 2 prices for cooking oil - deputy minister

Cabinet will have to review and decide on the proposal, he says.
Penang forms independent panel to study recent water crisis

Penang forms independent panel to study recent water crisis

Panel comprises engineering, water experts, has three months to complete report.
Radzi: Ministry gets 19 complaints on bullying via Aduan Buli site

Radzi: Ministry gets 19 complaints on bullying via Aduan Buli site

The ministry will probe all complaints lodged, Radzi assures. 
Ukraine war: Six months that shook the world

Ukraine war: Six months that shook the world

On Feb 24 this year, Russia launched its 'special military operation' into Ukraine.
China's southwest extends power curbs as drought, heatwave linger

China's southwest extends power curbs as drought, heatwave linger

The national drought level is now at 'orange', the second highest. 
Jalur Gemilang brightens Kuala Lumpur

Jalur Gemilang brightens Kuala Lumpur

KINILENS | The Malaysian flag can be seen all around the capital for the Merdeka month. 
COMMENT | It takes commitment to preserve a language

COMMENT | It takes commitment to preserve a language

Malaysia’s indigenous language Bidayuh is declining in use. 
PAS: All parties in govt must be part of decision to dissolve Parliament

PAS: All parties in govt must be part of decision to dissolve Parliament

Tuan Ibrahim says Ismail Sabri's administration not dominated by BN, Umno.  
LETTER | Anti-Stalking Bill a welcome move but amend CMA as well

LETTER | Anti-Stalking Bill a welcome move but amend CMA as well

Don't deny legitimate criticism against the government. 
LCS saga: Najib, Zahid cannot deny responsibility - DAP

LCS saga: Najib, Zahid cannot deny responsibility - DAP

Over RM1b was paid in the name of 'mobilisation payment', MP says. 
Maria Chin gets leave to challenge Syariah Court committal proceedings

Maria Chin gets leave to challenge Syariah Court committal proceedings

High court rules she was not challenging Islamic law.
Umno leaders, division chiefs convene for 'urgent meeting'

Umno leaders, division chiefs convene for 'urgent meeting'

UPDATED 3.38PM | The meeting reportedly involves the party's future. 
Rafizi names 'big sharks', minister denies woman is his wife

Rafizi names 'big sharks', minister denies woman is his wife

PKR deputy president cites LCS internal probe papers to back his claims.
Malaysian based Regent International Schools joins the acclaimed network of GSF

Malaysian based Regent International Schools joins the acclaimed network of GSF

Malaysia’s Regent International Schools (RIS) have joined the network of Global Schools Foundation (GSF), which runs a chain of highly-acclaimed and premium international schools in 10 countries, offering best in class education to nearly 31,500 students from 70 nationalities.
Why drag religion to your court case, Mujahid asks Najib

Why drag religion to your court case, Mujahid asks Najib

The ex-minister urges Malaysians to have faith in the judiciary. 
LETTER | Nation's peace at risk with Najib's social media antics

LETTER | Nation's peace at risk with Najib's social media antics

Law enforcement authorities must act without fear or influence. 
Take action against Hadi, TI-M urges authorities

Take action against Hadi, TI-M urges authorities

Corruption is colour-blind, NGO leader says. 
LETTER | S'pore decriminalises gay sex, how about M'sia?

LETTER | S'pore decriminalises gay sex, how about M'sia?

It does not seem like Malaysia will step up soon.
Indonesian envoy: Halt repatriation of unlawfully whipped migrant

Indonesian envoy: Halt repatriation of unlawfully whipped migrant

This is to facilitate the migrant's pending case against ex-employer.
COMMENT | Struggling with Long Covid: Personal perspectives

COMMENT | Struggling with Long Covid: Personal perspectives

Time to take Long Covid issues seriously, health experts say. 
Imran Khan says Pakistan govt's Youtube block aims to censor him

Imran Khan says Pakistan govt's Youtube block aims to censor him

The former PM is facing charges under an anti-terror act.
JobStreet Malaysia helps employers find better talent with new ad package

JobStreet Malaysia helps employers find better talent with new ad package

Malaysia’s leading employment platform, JobStreet by SEEK continues innovating to help organisations with their hiring needs and recently introduced a new flexible package for hirers.
ADUN SPEAKS | Despite war of words, MIC needs Umno more

ADUN SPEAKS | Despite war of words, MIC needs Umno more

There's no need to use harsh words, just explain nicely. 
Japan PM's support tumbles over church, Covid-19 concerns

Japan PM's support tumbles over church, Covid-19 concerns

Pollsters are still concerned over his party's links to Unification Church. 
PAS hoping to avoid a clash with Umno for GE15 - Amar

PAS hoping to avoid a clash with Umno for GE15 - Amar

The party, however, is prepared to take on the nationalist party. 
GE15: Seat distribution for PN parties almost complete

GE15: Seat distribution for PN parties almost complete

Faizal Azumu says further discussions are required on overlapping seats.
PM should strengthen safety net for low-income group: Klang MP

PM should strengthen safety net for low-income group: Klang MP

Charles Santiago says malnutrition among children is particularly concerning.
South Korea, US begin military drills amid N Korea backlash

South Korea, US begin military drills amid N Korea backlash

Ulchi Freedom Shield summertime exercises will run until Sept 1. 
COMMENT | The nation comes first, not Najib

COMMENT | The nation comes first, not Najib

No one should be permitted exemption from justice and accountability.
Couple with disabled child among 200 pandemic entrepreneurs

Couple with disabled child among 200 pandemic entrepreneurs

Social enterprise Primus Wellness helps B40 members transform their businesses. 
As Japanese manufacturing fades, a factory town fights to stay alive

As Japanese manufacturing fades, a factory town fights to stay alive

Higashiosaka fuelled the thundering rise of Japan's biggest brands.
Covid-19 (Aug 21): 2,464 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 21): 2,464 new cases, 9 deaths

No 'brought in dead' cases recorded yesterday. 
Rafizi’s ‘big shark’ show

Rafizi’s ‘big shark’ show

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Transport, Transit, Transform: Urban Planning for Future Now.

Transport, Transit, Transform: Urban Planning for Future Now.

During the roundtable discussion with VERITAS Design Group, something cropped up that seems to be not quite an impossible notion – that the millennials and generations to come are not going to be worried so much about transportation, the issue that got previous generations hot under the collar – sometimes literally – for decades. 
Dr Thanussha Xavier - Muda VP now Fulbright scholar

Dr Thanussha Xavier - Muda VP now Fulbright scholar

She will pursue a Master’s degree in international relations in New York.
COMMENT | Hadi wants you to vote Harapan for a corruption-free govt

COMMENT | Hadi wants you to vote Harapan for a corruption-free govt

Not surprising that he blames non-Muslims and non-bumiputera for corruption.
YOURSAY | Najib's last-minute attempt to delay trial 'despicable'

YOURSAY | Najib's last-minute attempt to delay trial 'despicable'

'He has, it seems, been hoisted by his own petard.'