Archive - 6 September 2022

Flash floods hit Kampung Iboi again

Flash floods hit Kampung Iboi again

About 120 people leave for the relief centres.
National Security Council moots shuttering UN refugee agency’s office

National Security Council moots shuttering UN refugee agency’s office

Malaysia should handle refugees on its own, Rodzi Md Saad says.
Illogical for monthly political contributions be made to Zahid for four years - DPP

Illogical for monthly political contributions be made to Zahid for four years - DPP

'Receiving such contributions was like making a mockery of the law.'
Witness: 1MDB management unresponsive after securing US$3b loan

Witness: 1MDB management unresponsive after securing US$3b loan

Former Finance Ministry official says letters and phone calls were not returned.
Ladang Tanah Merah landfill closed temporarily

Ladang Tanah Merah landfill closed temporarily

Leachate from the landfill is affecting a nearby river, exco says.
Veggie prices to soar due to unseasonal rain – report

Veggie prices to soar due to unseasonal rain – report

Crop yields were affected due to downpours, groups say.
Shahrir gave cheque worth RM63,800 for roof work – witness

Shahrir gave cheque worth RM63,800 for roof work – witness

Witness says this during former Felda chairperson Shahrir Samad's trial. 
Zuraida fails to quash PKR’s suit for breaching party bond

Zuraida fails to quash PKR’s suit for breaching party bond

Court of Appeal says the case warrants a full trial.
Najib seeks review in RM42m SRC graft case

Najib seeks review in RM42m SRC graft case

UPDATED 8.07PM | He is seeking a new Federal Court panel to review the rejected appeal. 
GE15: BN needs mandate from Johoreans for continuous state development - MB

GE15: BN needs mandate from Johoreans for continuous state development - MB

GE15 is expected to involve a tussle for 26 parliamentary seats.
PKR leader cries intimidation after being called for second questioning

PKR leader cries intimidation after being called for second questioning

Are the authorities trying to protect someone? Atyrah Hanim asks. 
Investigation papers on Najib's, Rosmah's cases handed back to police

Investigation papers on Najib's, Rosmah's cases handed back to police

This is in relation to the leaked judgments.
Traumatised Kuantan folks plan homestay getaways during monsoon

Traumatised Kuantan folks plan homestay getaways during monsoon

Those left behind will face more floods, says Kuantan MP.
Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings at Insp MIHAS

Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings at Insp MIHAS

Over 1,500 Pre-Arranged B2B Meetings Between 500 Malaysian Suppliers And 400 Foreign Buyers At Insp MIHAS
MP SPEAKS | Najib's son draws a false analogy

MP SPEAKS | Najib's son draws a false analogy

Never compare ex-PM to the righteous Prophet Joseph and Mandela.  

Those with ongoing trials not barred from running in GE - minister

Those with ongoing trials not barred from running in GE - minister

No new conditions, uphold democracy, says Wan Junaidi.
PSM's Arulchelvan wishes Muda 'better luck' in joining Harapan

PSM's Arulchelvan wishes Muda 'better luck' in joining Harapan

He recalls how PSM kept in limbo when it wanted to join Pakatan Rakyat.
Rallies across Indonesia as demonstrators denounce fuel price hikes

Rallies across Indonesia as demonstrators denounce fuel price hikes

They seek to pile pressure on govt to reverse the decision.
COMMENT | Invoking Mandela is intellectually embarrassing

COMMENT | Invoking Mandela is intellectually embarrassing

COMMENT | Mandela never accrued vast sums of money.
1MDB trial: Najib never disputed credit card spending - banker

1MDB trial: Najib never disputed credit card spending - banker

This includes an RM98k bill for a hotel stay in Rome.
Boris Johnson bows out as British PM, Liz Truss to take over

Boris Johnson bows out as British PM, Liz Truss to take over

The new PM will be dealing with many crises plaguing the nation.
Dr M: Najib's imprisonment won't cleanse Umno

Dr M: Najib's imprisonment won't cleanse Umno

Umno should be totally rejected in GE15, Mahathir says.
FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain cautious for the rest of 2022

FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain cautious for the rest of 2022

The group projects business will slow down in the second half of the year. 
Khat: Trio's appeal for leave to commence judicial review dismissed

Khat: Trio's appeal for leave to commence judicial review dismissed

The three wanted to challenge move to introduce khat in national-type schools. 
Fadillah: Study on LPT3 construction completed, submitted to EPU

Fadillah: Study on LPT3 construction completed, submitted to EPU

Minister says the unit will decide on the allocation.
Budget 2023: MOF will keep supporting medical device sector

Budget 2023: MOF will keep supporting medical device sector

Sector contributed RM41.3b in 2021, Zafrul says.
Sarawak DAP: PSB president only has own interest by contesting in Sibu

Sarawak DAP: PSB president only has own interest by contesting in Sibu

‘Soon Koh doesn’t really want to unite opposition parties in S’wak.’
Muda wants to join Pakatan Harapan

Muda wants to join Pakatan Harapan

UPDATED 4.05PM | Party will defend Syed Saddiq’s Muar seat, aims to contest 15 more.
MACC report lodged on minister's alleged links to LCS funds

MACC report lodged on minister's alleged links to LCS funds

A PKR MP wants probe on Abdul Latiff and alleged wife Zainab.
Klang MP to Home Ministry: Explain UK-born footballer's M'sian citizenship

Klang MP to Home Ministry: Explain UK-born footballer's M'sian citizenship

‘Has Tuck fulfilled the necessary criteria to gain citizenship?’
1MDB: Obvious that govt was financially weak - former MOF officer

1MDB: Obvious that govt was financially weak - former MOF officer

Siti Zauyah notes international debt rating was downgraded on Najib's watch.
GTA submits registration papers to ROS, defends Malay agenda

GTA submits registration papers to ROS, defends Malay agenda

Dr Mahathir to chair coalition, with deputies from each party.
Rescue efforts underway as China earthquake toll rises to 65

Rescue efforts underway as China earthquake toll rises to 65

Nearly 250 people are being treated for injuries.
Govt urged to restart anti-cervical cancer vaccination after 560k missed shots

Govt urged to restart anti-cervical cancer vaccination after 560k missed shots

The programme was halted due to the pandemic.
Dream job: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing

Dream job: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing

38-year-old charges ¥10,000 an hour to simply exist as a companion. 
PSB might ship new sec-gen Baru Bian to Lawas

PSB might ship new sec-gen Baru Bian to Lawas

Tough fight against Sarawak deputy premier Awang Tengah.
LETTER | What lies ahead for Najib?

LETTER | What lies ahead for Najib?

Can Najib take part in GE15 while in jail? 
Immersion in the future of design

Immersion in the future of design

This year 2022, our final year students can create a theme titled “IMMERSION” Immersion Final Year Exhibition 2022 is a crucial stage for graduates. The exhibition intends to showcase and emphasise students’ works while creating value for viewers.
LETTER | What do we want for GE15?

LETTER | What do we want for GE15?

We need a govt that will empower people to be part of decision-making.
Shelling at Ukrainian nuclear plant highlights danger ahead of UN report

Shelling at Ukrainian nuclear plant highlights danger ahead of UN report

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of risking nuclear disaster.
GRS welcomes local parties to join coalition - Hajiji

GRS welcomes local parties to join coalition - Hajiji

'GRS will ensure that no race is left behind.' 
Two Russian embassy staff killed in suicide bomb blast in Kabul

Two Russian embassy staff killed in suicide bomb blast in Kabul

A suicide bomber detonated explosives near the entrance of the embassy.
Bank Negara to deliver two more 25-bp rate hikes this year

Bank Negara to deliver two more 25-bp rate hikes this year

Economists say interest rates will be where they were before pandemic.
M'sian contractor 'Fat Leonard' in US Navy graft case escapes house arrest

M'sian contractor 'Fat Leonard' in US Navy graft case escapes house arrest

He is scheduled to be sentenced in court on Sept 22.
Oil prices up following decision to cut production

Oil prices up following decision to cut production

Opec, allies to cut production by 100,000 barrels per day in October.
A sharp satire on old Malacca and present-day Malaysia

A sharp satire on old Malacca and present-day Malaysia

BOOK REVIEW | It’s a brilliant novel about Malacca at its zenith and its nadir.
DAP urges Bank Negara not to raise interest rates

DAP urges Bank Negara not to raise interest rates

Guan Eng says hiking OPR counterproductive as inflation due to other factors.
Narapidana: Play touches on brutality faced by those in custody

Narapidana: Play touches on brutality faced by those in custody

Play gives voices to those who had their rights taken away.
2022-09-06

2022-09-06

Cuepacs: Govt department owes RM32m in Socso for contract staff

Cuepacs: Govt department owes RM32m in Socso for contract staff

Department has failed to make contributions from 2013 to 2020.
Did the courts bend over backwards for Najib?

Did the courts bend over backwards for Najib?

EXCLUSIVE | Tommy Thomas gives his views in this second of a four-part series.
Covid-19 (Sept 5): 1,486 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 5): 1,486 new cases, 4 deaths

No fresh infections reported in Labuan.
YOURSAY | Grounds prepared for M’sia to take down kleptocrats

YOURSAY | Grounds prepared for M’sia to take down kleptocrats

‘It would not be far-fetched to describe these felons as traitors of the country.’
Fish bombing mishap kills one, another seriously injured

Fish bombing mishap kills one, another seriously injured

Police say a homemade bomb exploded while the two were fishing.
Israel says Al Jazeera reporter was likely killed unintentionally by its forces

Israel says Al Jazeera reporter was likely killed unintentionally by its forces

Probe concludes Israeli forces came under fire, shot back.
COMMENT | An insult and affront to the man who fought apartheid

COMMENT | An insult and affront to the man who fought apartheid

Mandela imprisoned for fighting racial discrimination, Najib jailed for corruption.
One suspect in Canadian mass stabbings found dead, another still on the run

One suspect in Canadian mass stabbings found dead, another still on the run

Police say the remaining suspect is injured but still armed and dangerous.
PM appoints ex-CJ Raus to Judicial Appointments Commission

PM appoints ex-CJ Raus to Judicial Appointments Commission

There are also two new appointments and one reappointment.
Kyiv claims battlefield gains, Russian gas shutdown hits Europe

Kyiv claims battlefield gains, Russian gas shutdown hits Europe

Ukraine declined for days to give details about new offensive.
Not interested: MIC tells off Umno on Pulai-Tapah seat swap

Not interested: MIC tells off Umno on Pulai-Tapah seat swap

Umno wants Tapah, currently held by MIC's Saravanan.