Archive - 25 August 2022

Budget 2023 tabling remains on Oct 28 - deputy finance minister

Budget 2023 tabling remains on Oct 28 - deputy finance minister

Mohd Shahar Abdullah says it is scheduled for the date in Parliament.
Police: Trader survives after being shot twice

Police: Trader survives after being shot twice

Cops say they have yet to identify the shooter.
M'sia in Asia Pacific top 5 most malicious emails detected in 2022

M'sia in Asia Pacific top 5 most malicious emails detected in 2022

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says criminals target region due to high connectivity.
SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

SMEs have most problem complying with worker housing law

Many are still reeling from Covid-19-triggered financial hardship. 
Read judgment first, Anwar tells Najib's supporters calling for royal pardon

Read judgment first, Anwar tells Najib's supporters calling for royal pardon

He says once people read it, they won't defend the ex-premier.
Now media-shy Shafee snubs press, Rosmah greets Najib's supporters

Now media-shy Shafee snubs press, Rosmah greets Najib's supporters

UPDATED 6.09PM | Lawyer claims media 'twists and turns' his words.
UN rights chief hopes finally to release report on Uyghurs in coming week

UN rights chief hopes finally to release report on Uyghurs in coming week

The report has been in the works for three years.
Five nabbed for attempted kidnapping of 9-month-old baby girl

Five nabbed for attempted kidnapping of 9-month-old baby girl

Police say the motive of the alleged act is still being investigated.
Cancel concerts or risk ‘nationwide protest’, PAS says

Cancel concerts or risk ‘nationwide protest’, PAS says

MP urges like-minded NGOs to rise against 'hedonistic culture'. 
Najib's supporters furious with 'cruel' Ismail Sabri

Najib's supporters furious with 'cruel' Ismail Sabri

It seems they expect the PM to pull strings.
LETTER | Add more specifics to the inflation figures, please

LETTER | Add more specifics to the inflation figures, please

Malaysia's inflation rate may be higher than what is reported. 
Top In Tech Ep28: Delivering Meaningful tech Value to SMEs. The How.

Top In Tech Ep28: Delivering Meaningful tech Value to SMEs. The How.

Find out whether SMEs have overcome the barriers of adopting digitalisation and the role of IT solutions providers in assisting the ICT laggards.
PBM will contest in S'wak, Zuraida misquoted - Sng

PBM will contest in S'wak, Zuraida misquoted - Sng

The party will defend all its incumbent seats, Larry Sng says. 
Why no action on LCS scandal for over 2 years, Kit Siang asks MACC

Why no action on LCS scandal for over 2 years, Kit Siang asks MACC

Inaction, forensic report raised questions about MACC’s failure to fight corruption.
Sultan Nazrin: Jaffna Tamils play salient roles in M’sian society

Sultan Nazrin: Jaffna Tamils play salient roles in M’sian society

'Community continues producing influential professionals.'
How much of LCS RM1.7b was spent on cotton buds, asks Rafizi

How much of LCS RM1.7b was spent on cotton buds, asks Rafizi

He also urges the prime minister to sack Abdul Latiff Ahmad.
Muda sec-gen to face PAA charge over LCS rally

Muda sec-gen to face PAA charge over LCS rally

No one should be charged for peaceful assembly, Amir says. 
Cops: No notice given by Najib's supporters for palace gathering

Cops: No notice given by Najib's supporters for palace gathering

The group is seeking a royal pardon for Najib from the Agong.
Taiwan ups defence spending amid China tensions

Taiwan ups defence spending amid China tensions

It is one of the island’s largest defence spending ever. 
Cuepacs to have final meeting with govt tomorrow

Cuepacs to have final meeting with govt tomorrow

The meeting will touch on remuneration for civil servants. 
PM: MOF, women NGOs to prepare gender responsive budget next year

PM: MOF, women NGOs to prepare gender responsive budget next year

This is for the B40 group.
‘Our father’ Najib has been wronged, supporters lament

‘Our father’ Najib has been wronged, supporters lament

The ex-premier has done more for the poor than others, they say. 
Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day

Russian attack kills 22 civilians on Ukraine's Independence Day

Rockets hit a train in the small town of Chaplyne.
Najib adjusting to new routine in jail, says daughter

Najib adjusting to new routine in jail, says daughter

It is different from his usual packed schedule, Nooryana says.
Allianz Malaysia announces Q2 2022 results

Allianz Malaysia announces Q2 2022 results

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) Group announced its results for the second quarter of 2022. The Group recorded a total of RM3.07 billion in Gross Written Premiums (GWP) in the first six months of 2022, a 10.4 percent increase as compared to the RM2.78 billion it achieved in 2021.
1MDB trial: Witness admits not knowing authenticity of own testimony

1MDB trial: Witness admits not knowing authenticity of own testimony

UPDATED 4.25PM | Siti Zauyah concedes her statement was prepared by other MOF Inc officers.
ADUN SPEAKS | System permits Hadi to spew racist venom

ADUN SPEAKS | System permits Hadi to spew racist venom

He can get away by saying unbelievable things.
Thai PM dealt a setback by court suspension

Thai PM dealt a setback by court suspension

The former coup leader, however, is a 'political survivor'. 
Anwar: From 7-star hotels to prison cell, Najib in for tough time

Anwar: From 7-star hotels to prison cell, Najib in for tough time

Anwar, however, thinks Najib might get better treatment.
Najib 'likely' to get pardoned, Dr M believes

Najib 'likely' to get pardoned, Dr M believes

He laments that many criminals are not brought to book fast enough. 
LETTER | If there's no prosecution, there's nothing for judiciary to decide

LETTER | If there's no prosecution, there's nothing for judiciary to decide

We have to look beyond judiciary to institutions responsible for prosecutions.
Underemployment: An economic problem ignored by many

Underemployment: An economic problem ignored by many

Graduates share experiences of working below their qualification levels. 
Dutch Lady Milk posts a revenue of RM340 million for 2022 second quarter results

Dutch Lady Milk posts a revenue of RM340 million for 2022 second quarter results

Leading dairy manufacturer Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) recorded an increase in revenue in its second quarter (Q2) ended June 30 to RM340 million with a profit before tax of RM28.5 million.
Najib slips into court in first appearance since incarceration

Najib slips into court in first appearance since incarceration

He's in court for his 1MDB corruption trial.
Harapan to use a single 'modified' logo for GE15

Harapan to use a single 'modified' logo for GE15

A redesigned Harapan logo will project a new image - coalition leaders.
COMMENT | PAS racists, extremists should not be ministers

COMMENT | PAS racists, extremists should not be ministers

What have Idris Ahmad, Tuan Ibrahim and Hadi Awang contributed?
Covid-19 (Aug 24): 2,636 new cases, 11 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 24): 2,636 new cases, 11 deaths

Covid-19 deaths are on the uptrend.
Helping youths express themselves through poetry

Helping youths express themselves through poetry

Malachi Edwin Vethamani wants to nurture a new generation of writers.
COMMENT | Why drag religion into anything, Mujahid?

COMMENT | Why drag religion into anything, Mujahid?

Hypocrisy is the order of the day, be it BN or Pakatan Harapan. 
COMMENT | Justice compelled Najib to reap what he sowed

COMMENT | Justice compelled Najib to reap what he sowed

Do the crime, do the time, pay the fine.
Boustead LCS audit: RM890m potentially lost due to mismanagement

Boustead LCS audit: RM890m potentially lost due to mismanagement

The losses came from six cases of poor decisions, mismanagement.
Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya uses revolutionary Hydrofocus Hydrotherapy treadmill

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya uses revolutionary Hydrofocus Hydrotherapy treadmill

Strengthen muscles and learn to walk again with this machine. 

YOURSAY | No pardon please, let Najib serve his time

YOURSAY | No pardon please, let Najib serve his time

‘He has no shame; he has not repented and he should not be pardoned.’
S'wak United football players in limbo over pay delays

S'wak United football players in limbo over pay delays

The delay violates their contracts which promise prompt payment. 
Gentle dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters - study

Gentle dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters - study

Study reports no evidence of their presence in China since 2008.
Lanthanide mining pilot project in Gerik set for September launch - MB

Lanthanide mining pilot project in Gerik set for September launch - MB

Saarani Mohamad says studies underway to ensure project won't damage environment.
China's jobless turn to car boot sales as Covid-hit economy stalls

China's jobless turn to car boot sales as Covid-hit economy stalls

Peddling wares make comeback as job losses mount, businesses shut down.
Division deputy chief is acting chief for Pekan Umno - Wan Rosdy

Division deputy chief is acting chief for Pekan Umno - Wan Rosdy

Najib contributed greatly to development of M'sia, Pahang, the MB adds.