Archive - 26 August 2022

Employment Act amendments not for East M’sians yet

Employment Act amendments not for East M’sians yet

Sabah, Sarawak assemblies must amend own ordinances - Saravanan.
Rafizi misleading with ‘draft’ LCS audit report, minister claims

Rafizi misleading with ‘draft’ LCS audit report, minister claims

Document is merely unsigned, unattested draft, says Abdul Latiff.
MTUC threatens action if cleaners, guards not paid minimum wage

MTUC threatens action if cleaners, guards not paid minimum wage

Employers' reluctance shows lack of respect for law, Kamarul says.
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It’s all lies: Umno VP denounces ‘ultimatum to PM’ claim

It’s all lies: Umno VP denounces ‘ultimatum to PM’ claim

Mahdzir Khalid says allegations are attempt to divide party.
Insolvency Dept submits proposal to improve Act 360 - minister

Insolvency Dept submits proposal to improve Act 360 - minister

He says amendment to help more bankrupt people get out of bankruptcy after 3 years.
New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

The decision was made following appeal by employer groups, minister says.
Unemployed man sent to gallows for rape, murder of woman, 85

Unemployed man sent to gallows for rape, murder of woman, 85

Incident occurred in Ampang, Selangor.
Ambiga: Don't hold GE to save the necks of few warlords

Ambiga: Don't hold GE to save the necks of few warlords

These Umno warlords must never tread the corridors of power again, she says.
Bernama has no intention to solve complaints - former broadcaster

Bernama has no intention to solve complaints - former broadcaster

Sydney Yap submits memorandum to Communications Ministry today.
Indonesia considering hiking fuel prices as much as 40pct - lawmakers

Indonesia considering hiking fuel prices as much as 40pct - lawmakers

This is to manage fiscal pressure from a ballooning subsidy budget. 
AVM Cloud a key component of TIME dotCom’s 3Cs of Digitalisation Strategy

AVM Cloud a key component of TIME dotCom’s 3Cs of Digitalisation Strategy

TIME dotCom Berhad (TIME) recently introduced its ‘3Cs of Digitalisation’ strategy which draws on the strengths of its various subsidiaries together with the depth and breadth of the TIME ecosystem.
Tax-exempt status: Kidney foundation obtains leave in legal challenge

Tax-exempt status: Kidney foundation obtains leave in legal challenge

Judicial review right forum to determine status, judge rules.
US to probe how mobile carriers use consumer location data

US to probe how mobile carriers use consumer location data

Rules require disclosing to consumers how they use location data.
S’gor to hold flood simulation exercise for better preparation

S’gor to hold flood simulation exercise for better preparation

The simulation would improve search and rescue operations, MB says. 
KL Football Association probe: MACC to question witnesses

KL Football Association probe: MACC to question witnesses

Criminal breach of trust involving involving millions of ringgit.
Appeals Court upholds acquittal of Mat Sabu's son over drug abuse charge

Appeals Court upholds acquittal of Mat Sabu's son over drug abuse charge

He was charged with using THC-type drug at a KL hotel on Jan 5, 2019.
SRC case: Najib’s daughter claims father jailed over 'hearsay'

SRC case: Najib’s daughter claims father jailed over 'hearsay'

She lists 'key individuals' not called to testify in Najib's trial. 
Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister

Suspended Thai PM Prayuth says to continue as defence minister

Gov't spokesperson says Thai cabinet continues to function as normal.
Muda sec-gen charged over LCS protest

Muda sec-gen charged over LCS protest

UPDATED 6.05PM | Group cries foul over the decision, says peaceful assembly is a right.
Unlike Najib, Anwar did not siphon public funds - Wan Azizah

Unlike Najib, Anwar did not siphon public funds - Wan Azizah

'Anwar was detained, Najib had bodyguards - that’s the difference.'
The youths are more likely to vote if the voting system in Malaysia is improvised

The youths are more likely to vote if the voting system in Malaysia is improvised

10 debaters from all over Malaysia debated on the topic of “Why Are The Youths Not Voting?”
MHC backs formation of independent health commission

MHC backs formation of independent health commission

Group vows to support moves to reform the healthcare system. 
Wan Junaidi confirms Budget 2023 on Oct 7, denies early GE link

Wan Junaidi confirms Budget 2023 on Oct 7, denies early GE link

UPDATED 7.35PM | Tabling pushed 3 weeks earlier than scheduled. 
Latiff should sue me if I’m wrong, Rafizi hits back

Latiff should sue me if I’m wrong, Rafizi hits back

Mere denial without evidence won’t work with the people anymore. 
Abang Jo: S’wak to have internationally recognised framework on carbon trading

Abang Jo: S’wak to have internationally recognised framework on carbon trading

Sarawak will learn from other countries on storage and trading.
'Hold GE or be sacked' - conflicting accounts of Umno's 'ultimatum' for PM

'Hold GE or be sacked' - conflicting accounts of Umno's 'ultimatum' for PM

Party sec-gen Ahmad Maslan describes this as 'false and slander'.
Court drops charge against Fahmi over post allegedly insulting minister

Court drops charge against Fahmi over post allegedly insulting minister

He was charged over a Twitter post about Adham Baba last year.
Abdul Azeez unwell, verdict to strike out charges rescheduled to Sept 5

Abdul Azeez unwell, verdict to strike out charges rescheduled to Sept 5

Appeal Court supposed to deliver decision today after being postponed from last month.
Army tank breaks down on highway

Army tank breaks down on highway

The armoured vehicle broke down the exit from Jalan Damansara to KL Sentral.
Civil servant loses almost half a million ringgit to Macau scam

Civil servant loses almost half a million ringgit to Macau scam

Victim feared being arrested for money laundering.
Software engineer based in Silicon Valley says it is vital to practice for job interviews

Software engineer based in Silicon Valley says it is vital to practice for job interviews

Software Engineer James Ang emphasized the critical importance of practising and preparing seriously for a job interview in an engaging session titled "My Journey in the Heart of Silicon Valley" earlier this month.
Zafrul: RM20.941b channelled through wage subsidy programme

Zafrul: RM20.941b channelled through wage subsidy programme

A total of 2.62 million workers received benefits as of Aug 5.
Arul Kanda: I don’t know if SRC judge involved in 1MDB loan

Arul Kanda: I don’t know if SRC judge involved in 1MDB loan

Loan was from Maybank when Nazlan was its general counsel.
COMMENT | Umno-Baru's three-legged stool strategy

COMMENT | Umno-Baru's three-legged stool strategy

Remove one of the legs and anyone trying to sit on the stool will topple.
Najib arrives in court from prison for 1MDB audit report trial

Najib arrives in court from prison for 1MDB audit report trial

He is accused of tampering with the audit report. 
Creating a rich university life for you

Creating a rich university life for you

"Scary". "Daunting". Even downright "terrifying". These are words some people use to describe their first time in university in blogs and forums. And some of those new entrants might be too shy to ask for guidance too, recalls UOW Malaysia KDU's Student Council president.
MP SPEAKS | I trust our king on Najib's pardon

MP SPEAKS | I trust our king on Najib's pardon

The Agong has the power… but will he find it proper to do?
LCS scandal: None of my wives named ‘Zainab binti Salleh’ - Latiff

LCS scandal: None of my wives named ‘Zainab binti Salleh’ - Latiff

'None of my family members is involved,' says the minister.
China's navy begins to erase imaginary Taiwan Strait median line

China's navy begins to erase imaginary Taiwan Strait median line

The median line is about 40km from Taiwan's waters.
Ukraine nuclear plant escapes meltdown, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine nuclear plant escapes meltdown, Zelenskiy says

Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over power cut to Zaporizhzhia plant.
US suspends 26 Chinese flights, responding to China flight cancellations

US suspends 26 Chinese flights, responding to China flight cancellations

Beijing and Washington have sparred over air services since the Covid-19 outbreak.
US abortion restrictions mount after overturn of Roe v Wade

US abortion restrictions mount after overturn of Roe v Wade

New bans take effect in four US states.
Lynas posts record profit on solid rare earths demand

Lynas posts record profit on solid rare earths demand

Net profit after tax for the year ended June 30 is US$377m.
IUMW Dual Award Programmes Give Students an Invaluable Global Education

IUMW Dual Award Programmes Give Students an Invaluable Global Education

A dual award UK degree gives graduates the edge they need in a competitive job market.
US senator arrives in Taiwan, defying angry Beijing

US senator arrives in Taiwan, defying angry Beijing

Blackburn: 'I will not be bullied into turning my back on Taiwan.'
Sci-fi horror film 'Ceroboh' explores outer reaches of paranoia

Sci-fi horror film 'Ceroboh' explores outer reaches of paranoia

This local movie is not your typical jump-scare fest.
Covid-19 (Aug 25): 3,206 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 25): 3,206 new cases, 8 deaths

Active cases are down 21pct compared to 14 days ago.
HWGDIB signs collaboration MOU with SEA largest blockchain developer Sotatek

HWGDIB signs collaboration MOU with SEA largest blockchain developer Sotatek

Digital fintech investment bank HWG Digital Investment Bank (Malaysia) P.L.C., has today entered into a non-binding MoU with SotaTek, a global blockchain and software development firm that owns the largest blockchain development workforce in Southeast Asia with over 1,000 employees.
MP SPEAKS | Light at the end of corruption tunnel with Najib’s jailing

MP SPEAKS | Light at the end of corruption tunnel with Najib’s jailing

Hopefully, Malaysia will not become a failed state like Sri Lanka.
COMMENT | Pardon for Najib? It's unthinkable!

COMMENT | Pardon for Najib? It's unthinkable!

Remember, he's been proclaimed the greatest kleptocrat in the world.
YOURSAY | LCS is the new 1MDB

YOURSAY | LCS is the new 1MDB

‘This LCS scandal won't go away even if the govt discloses everything.’
Analysis: Heat or eat? Winter protests loom as energy poverty sweeps Europe

Analysis: Heat or eat? Winter protests loom as energy poverty sweeps Europe

Experts say it's a difficult time to be a politician in Europe.
Ditch proposed rules on political activities, student groups tell MOHE

Ditch proposed rules on political activities, student groups tell MOHE

New guidelines being drafted will further restrict students' political freedom.

Prisoner Najib appears in court

Prisoner Najib appears in court

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50k expected to attend Dataran Merdeka's National Day celebrations

50k expected to attend Dataran Merdeka's National Day celebrations

Govt official says it is the first large-scale celebration since Covid-19.