Archive - 23 August 2022

Najib has 14 days to file for pardon or lose MP status

Najib has 14 days to file for pardon or lose MP status

'This power can only be exercised by the Agong.'
Fight against corruption doesn't end with Najib, says Muhyiddin

Fight against corruption doesn't end with Najib, says Muhyiddin

Pagoh MP says he 'sighed in relief' over judgment today.
Bossku does not end here - Najib's daughter

Bossku does not end here - Najib's daughter

'Stay strong, Allah is with you, my father.'
Court confirms leaked Najib judgment a 'modified' draft

Court confirms leaked Najib judgment a 'modified' draft

UPDATED 9.37PM | Leaked draft not finalised - court registrar.
Rafizi shows more 'proof' tying minister to LCS scandal

Rafizi shows more 'proof' tying minister to LCS scandal

Minister, 'wife' have controlling stake in company, says PKR leader.
Umno leaders saddened by Najib's incarceration

Umno leaders saddened by Najib's incarceration

UPDATED 8.29PM | They say ex-PM had many contributions.
Rise and fall: MP at 23, MB 29, minister 33, PM 56, prisoner 69

Rise and fall: MP at 23, MB 29, minister 33, PM 56, prisoner 69

From Putrajaya to prison - a recap of Najib’s political rise and court cases.
High Court verdict against Najib revisited

High Court verdict against Najib revisited

On July 28, 2020, the KL High Court found Najib guilty.
Kedah MB’s appeal hearing over defamation case postponed

Kedah MB’s appeal hearing over defamation case postponed

Judges say they have to attend a meeting at 3pm. 
'Victory for M'sians' - verdict on Najib gets roar of approval

'Victory for M'sians' - verdict on Najib gets roar of approval

DAP sec-gen says verdict also a victory for country's democratic system.
What's next for Najib?

What's next for Najib?

Ex-PM can file a review and also hope for royal pardon. 
GUILTY: Najib begins 12-year jail term

GUILTY: Najib begins 12-year jail term

UPDATED 6.32PM | Ex-PM has to cough up RM210m fine.
Judicial machinery pinned against me - Najib tells apex court

Judicial machinery pinned against me - Najib tells apex court

Ex-PM feels he was mistreated and not given a fair chance to explain.
'No delay tactics from our lawyers, we had facts on our side' - Anwar, Rafizi

'No delay tactics from our lawyers, we had facts on our side' - Anwar, Rafizi

Anwar says his lawyers fought for him, Rafizi shares he had free representation.
No request to intervene in Najib's case - PM

No request to intervene in Najib's case - PM

He also claims ignorance over calls for snap polls, citing his absence. 
Purported judgment finding Najib guilty leaked, Umno Youth wants answers

Purported judgment finding Najib guilty leaked, Umno Youth wants answers

Asyraf Wajdi asks whether the leaked document is authentic.
Alleged mismanagement: LCS audit implicates Najib’s associate

Alleged mismanagement: LCS audit implicates Najib’s associate

Decisions made by the associate undermined the project, the report states. 
IIUM academics back student union president charged over inflation protest

IIUM academics back student union president charged over inflation protest

Academics say freedom of speech, assembly, and association are fundamental rights
Taylor’s Education Group embraces the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur to redefine employee experiences

Taylor’s Education Group embraces the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur to redefine employee experiences

With over 60 years of experience, Taylor’s Education Group (TEG) recently embarked on an employee experience transformation exercise powered by SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Concur.
Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022 Series 1

Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022 Series 1

Youth Parliamentary Debathon discusses the issue of low voter turnout.
Budget 2023 prepared with people's wellbeing at heart - PM

Budget 2023 prepared with people's wellbeing at heart - PM

Among its priorities are post-Covid-19 economic recovery, job creation.
14-year-old Orang Asli girl believed murdered, body found in bushes

14-year-old Orang Asli girl believed murdered, body found in bushes

Police detained three Orang Asli men to assist in the investigation.

Najib's supporters cry foul, say ex-PM not given fair trial

Najib's supporters cry foul, say ex-PM not given fair trial

They point to failed postponement bid, CJ's alleged conflict of interest.
Shafee is back: Lawyer returns to assist Najib's new legal team

Shafee is back: Lawyer returns to assist Najib's new legal team

However, the apex court rejects his bid for an adjournment.
Govt mulls more targeted subsidies for those truly in need - deputy minister

Govt mulls more targeted subsidies for those truly in need - deputy minister

He says expenditure for aid, subsidies estimated to increase to RM77.7 billion.

Mexican journalist killed as media death toll jumps

Mexican journalist killed as media death toll jumps

At least 18 Mexican journalists murdered this year.
Tok Mat: BN needs to win 9 more seats in Perak to form strong state govt

Tok Mat: BN needs to win 9 more seats in Perak to form strong state govt

The Bn deputy chairperson says coalition is ready for national polls.
Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Uses State-Of-The-Art Next Step Robotic Therapy

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Uses State-Of-The-Art Next Step Robotic Therapy

The machine helps patients walk again. 

COMMENT | No point in 'sumpah laknat' when facts show otherwise

COMMENT | No point in 'sumpah laknat' when facts show otherwise

Reject leaders who put personal interest above the nation.
Bureaucracy, corruption holding M'sia back - former science adviser

Bureaucracy, corruption holding M'sia back - former science adviser

Ahmad Zaharudin Idrus says not too late to change course.
Najib files to recuse chief justice from SRC appeal

Najib files to recuse chief justice from SRC appeal

Defence says recusal bid based on information obtained recently.
Filmmaker seeks crowdfunding for 'Don’t Rock the Boat' documentary

Filmmaker seeks crowdfunding for 'Don’t Rock the Boat' documentary

The documentary is described as a social portrait of the Indian community.

Covid-19 (Aug 22): 2,078 new cases, 10 fatalities

Covid-19 (Aug 22): 2,078 new cases, 10 fatalities

Johor recorded the highest number of deaths yesterday with 3 fatalities. 
Nepali Sherpa sets record climbing 14 highest peaks twice

Nepali Sherpa sets record climbing 14 highest peaks twice

Eight of the 14 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, are in Nepal. 
COMMENT | An easy solution to traffic congestion - micromobility

COMMENT | An easy solution to traffic congestion - micromobility

Malaysians spend one million hours stuck in traffic.
Pfizer seeks US authorisation for vaccine booster retooled for Omicron

Pfizer seeks US authorisation for vaccine booster retooled for Omicron

 It is intended for ages 12 and above.
YOURSAY | Don’t expect Hadi to be nabbed for racist comments

YOURSAY | Don’t expect Hadi to be nabbed for racist comments

‘What if people had reacted and taken matters into their hands?’
How to build a mobile-ready app for AI-assisted eKYC client onboarding

How to build a mobile-ready app for AI-assisted eKYC client onboarding

Joget Inc., a global open source no-code/low-code application platform company is hosting a webinar in partnership with certified AI (Artificial Intelligence) company Innov8tif Solutions Sdn Bhd.
Najib brought to Kajang prison in black police SUV

Najib brought to Kajang prison in black police SUV

Ex-PM to serve sentence starting today.
PM: Malaysia hopes to revive KL-S’pore HSR project

PM: Malaysia hopes to revive KL-S’pore HSR project

Transport minister is in talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
'If I were a bribe-taker, cheques would have been made in my name'

'If I were a bribe-taker, cheques would have been made in my name'

Cheques were marked as charity and political donations.
Analysis: As drought risks rise, investors eye thirsty companies, solutions

Analysis: As drought risks rise, investors eye thirsty companies, solutions

Data shows 23 water funds launched over the last 5 years.
Umno leaders should work more, talk less - Annuar

Umno leaders should work more, talk less - Annuar

This is to ensure the party's victory in GE15, he says.
End of S'pore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples

End of S'pore's gay sex ban a 'small step' for some LGBT couples

Same-sex marriages, however, remain unrecognised.
COMMENT | Beware the TikTok ceramah circuit

COMMENT | Beware the TikTok ceramah circuit

Social media, digital campaigns not end-all, be-all of political engagements.
Zahid absent as Umno top guns meet PM

Zahid absent as Umno top guns meet PM

He was represented by party deputy president Mohamad Hasan.