Archive - 24 August 2022

Ex-trainee teacher loses appeal over sodomising student conviction

Ex-trainee teacher loses appeal over sodomising student conviction

His jail term, however, was reduced from 10 years to six.
Queen's Counsel files appeal in Federal Court

Queen's Counsel files appeal in Federal Court

Notice is over decision disallowing him from representing Najib in final SRC appeal.
Govt to amend civil aviation regulations to improve drone industry - Wee

Govt to amend civil aviation regulations to improve drone industry - Wee

He says online drone flight permit application system will be introduced.
Police probing leaked draft judgment of Najib's verdict under OSA

Police probing leaked draft judgment of Najib's verdict under OSA

Upon conviction, both sender, recipient can be jailed for up to 7 years.
RON97 petrol down 5 sen, RON95, diesel unchanged

RON97 petrol down 5 sen, RON95, diesel unchanged

MOF says real market prices of RON95, diesel increased beyond local ceiling prices.
Najib's verdict puts 'under pressure' PM in tough spot on GE15 - analysts

Najib's verdict puts 'under pressure' PM in tough spot on GE15 - analysts

UPDATED 10.35PM | Ismail Sabri under internal pressure from Umno to dissolve Parliament.
Ex-MACC director recalls threats, slander from SRC investigation days

Ex-MACC director recalls threats, slander from SRC investigation days

Several special operations division officers were arrested, slandered, he says.
Moderna seeks FDA nod for booster shot aimed at Omicron BA.4, BA.5

Moderna seeks FDA nod for booster shot aimed at Omicron BA.4, BA.5

Pfizer is also seeking approval for its tailored booster shot.
Privacy complaint targets Google over unsolicited ad emails

Privacy complaint targets Google over unsolicited ad emails

Advocacy group says Google has breached a European Union court ruling.
Explainer: How a Thai court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth

Explainer: How a Thai court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth

Court to decide if Prayuth reached eight-year term limit.
Najib can pay RM210m fine anytime during 12-year jail term: Lawyers

Najib can pay RM210m fine anytime during 12-year jail term: Lawyers

An additional 5 years can be added to sentence if he doesn't pay by end of prison term.
S'pore to start Covid-19 booster shots for kids aged 5-11 in fourth quarter

S'pore to start Covid-19 booster shots for kids aged 5-11 in fourth quarter

Health Ministry cites studies showing lowered protection after vaccination without booster.
Mat Sabu: Najib in jail not cause for celebration, but lesson

Mat Sabu: Najib in jail not cause for celebration, but lesson

Strive and pray justice can be upheld, Amanah president says.
MRANTI Supercharger: Bringing idea to life, setting motions to impact

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

Discover the secrets for a successful R&D commercialisation when you attend MRANTI Supercharger Series this 25th August 2022!
Najib's supporters hand memo to Istana Negara requesting royal pardon

Najib's supporters hand memo to Istana Negara requesting royal pardon

UPDATED 5.49PM | They also urge PM to expedite the pardon process.
Pending high-profile court cases against Najib, 4 others

Pending high-profile court cases against Najib, 4 others

Politicians from both sides have ongoing graft cases in court.
COMMENT | Malaysian English is not mangled, it’s unifying

COMMENT | Malaysian English is not mangled, it’s unifying

Manglish plays a central role in the lives of locals. 
DAP lodges police report over Hadi’s ‘corrupt non-Muslims' remark

DAP lodges police report over Hadi’s ‘corrupt non-Muslims' remark

The PAS leader is sowing discord among various races, DAP says.
Thai PM's official duty suspended pending result of term limit review

Thai PM's official duty suspended pending result of term limit review

The constitutional court is expected to make an official announcement.
Following Najib's sentence, Edmund Bon wants pardons system reformed

Following Najib's sentence, Edmund Bon wants pardons system reformed

Rights lawyer says thousands still waiting for pardon application hearing.
Prison Dept refutes rumours of VIP cell for Najib

Prison Dept refutes rumours of VIP cell for Najib

All prisoners will be treated the same, department says.
Smart Building Ecosystem (10/13): Advanced Access Control System

Smart Building Ecosystem (10/13): Advanced Access Control System

For an office tower, access to parking, turnstile, lift and doors are the most common daily activities, also known as people flow. Even though all walks of life accessing a building every day, in general, there are just two types categorized in access control, tenants and visitors. How to differentiate them?
With incumbent jailed, Umno expected to appoint ‘caretaker’ for Pekan

With incumbent jailed, Umno expected to appoint ‘caretaker’ for Pekan

Najib has been the MP for Pahang’s ‘royal town’ since 1976.
Zahid to hold special party briefing on Saturday

Zahid to hold special party briefing on Saturday

The briefing is to discuss 'current affairs', presumably concerning Najib.
Twitter misled US regulators on hackers, spam - whistleblower

Twitter misled US regulators on hackers, spam - whistleblower

Twitter prioritised user growth over spam reduction, he claims. 
Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week

Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week

This is as Covid-19 situation there stabilises further.
Explainer: Death and misery - cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Explainer: Death and misery - cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Since Feb 24, 5,587 civilians have been recorded as killed. 
Malacca governor suggests state govt diversify public transport

Malacca governor suggests state govt diversify public transport

Make the service more relevant to the public, says Ali Rustam.
Govt not looking to legalise recreational cannabis, Khairy clarifies

Govt not looking to legalise recreational cannabis, Khairy clarifies

He is on a working trip in Thailand to understand medical cannabis.
COMMENT | Everything is provided in 'college' except freedom

COMMENT | Everything is provided in 'college' except freedom

Sleep won't come easy, expect to eat the same food.
COMMENT | Institutional racism and adaptive M’sian psyche

COMMENT | Institutional racism and adaptive M’sian psyche

All of us need to take a single action every day to dismantle racism.
LETTER | Muhyiddin vindicated by Najib's verdict

LETTER | Muhyiddin vindicated by Najib's verdict

It could not have happened if Muhyiddin did not revolt in 2015.
Enjoy up to RM3,500 off during MSI Merdeka Sales 2022!

Enjoy up to RM3,500 off during MSI Merdeka Sales 2022!

Let’s all come together hand in hand and cherish our beloved homeland, Malaysia with MSI Merdeka  Sales with up to RM 3,500 off and FREE selected MSI limited bundles from 15 Aug to 30 Sept 2022!
Perak Harapan reps challenge Tok Mat's bravado in touting big win

Perak Harapan reps challenge Tok Mat's bravado in touting big win

'BN lost Perak in GE14, only regained it through defections.'
COMMENT | After Najib's verdict, fight against corruption just beginning

COMMENT | After Najib's verdict, fight against corruption just beginning

Him and his ilk will do their worst to escape consequences.
LETTER | Malaysia needs good stewards for her abundant resources

LETTER | Malaysia needs good stewards for her abundant resources

From tin to rubber, palm oil, oil & gas, rare earth.
Puad: Umno doesn't need a self-engrossed yet weak 'poster boy'

Puad: Umno doesn't need a self-engrossed yet weak 'poster boy'

He appears to be taking pot shots at the prime minister. 
Allianz Care@Home extends service to cover new qualified illnesses

Allianz Care@Home extends service to cover new qualified illnesses

Allianz Care@Home has introduced two new illnesses under its coverage, cellulitis and gastroenteritis, in partnership with Speedoc.
Ex-Umno member Khairuddin wins lawsuit over 1MDB-linked detention

Ex-Umno member Khairuddin wins lawsuit over 1MDB-linked detention

UPDATED 12.54PM | He's awarded RM300k over his 62-day detention.
PHOTO ESSAY | Najib imprisoned - a historic decision

PHOTO ESSAY | Najib imprisoned - a historic decision

Najib is the first former PM to be jailed for corruption.
COMMENT | Federal Court decision affirms rule of law

COMMENT | Federal Court decision affirms rule of law

For the first time in Malaysia, a former PM was sent to jail.
Envoy: Probe alleged poor working conditions at Tawau factory

Envoy: Probe alleged poor working conditions at Tawau factory

Canteen operator purportedly said: 'They can eat excrement if we sell it to them.'
2022-08-24

2022-08-24

Covid-19 (Aug 23): 2,722 new cases, 11 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 23): 2,722 new cases, 11 deaths

Selangor has the highest number of new cases with 879.
Eight children dead, more missing as flooding destroys Afghan homes

Eight children dead, more missing as flooding destroys Afghan homes

Severe flash flood hits the country since last week. 
'Dark night, bright dawn' - Zahid rallies Umno after Najib imprisoned

'Dark night, bright dawn' - Zahid rallies Umno after Najib imprisoned

Tears were shed but Umno has not given up, he says.
YOURSAY | Verdict a turning point for Malaysia

YOURSAY | Verdict a turning point for Malaysia

‘May the domino falls on all Najib's cronies and partners in crime.’
'Billion Dollar Whale' author: More nations must act on 1MDB crooks

'Billion Dollar Whale' author: More nations must act on 1MDB crooks

'Time for US, Switzerland, other nations to do their job.'
Bernama’s woes: Agencies under my ministry must accept criticism - Annuar

Bernama’s woes: Agencies under my ministry must accept criticism - Annuar

This comes after grievances raised by Bernama news presenter.
M’sia keen to learn from Thailand on use of medical cannabis products

M’sia keen to learn from Thailand on use of medical cannabis products

This is especially on its evidence-based applications, says KJ.
Bersatu Youth launches task force against bullying in hospitals

Bersatu Youth launches task force against bullying in hospitals

It says many questions unanswered in health task force's report on bullying.
Rohingya crisis fund is 'well short' - UN refugee agency

Rohingya crisis fund is 'well short' - UN refugee agency

Over a million Rohingya living in south Bangladesh.
RM13.25m contribution for foundation's welfare activities - Zahid

RM13.25m contribution for foundation's welfare activities - Zahid

Ex-DPM says he didn't question source of donation.
Pfizer Covid vax 73pct effective in kids under 5, new data shows

Pfizer Covid vax 73pct effective in kids under 5, new data shows

Study carried out when BA.2 subvariant was dominant.
Najib jailed

Najib jailed

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