Archive - 7 September 2022

UNHCR cardholders must register with Tris: Hamzah

UNHCR cardholders must register with Tris: Hamzah

Only then will they be considered for govt facilities, minister says. 
RON97 down 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 down 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

This is for the week from Sept 8-14.
S'wak poised to be hydrogen producer by 2027 - Abang Jo

S'wak poised to be hydrogen producer by 2027 - Abang Jo

S'wak signs MOU with Korean giants for investments. 
PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud to hear BM in Aussie Parliament

PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud to hear BM in Aussie Parliament

Lim speaks in Malay during his Parliament maiden speech as Tangney MP. 
Khalid, KiniTV get leave to appeal seeking costs from Tajuddin over suit

Khalid, KiniTV get leave to appeal seeking costs from Tajuddin over suit

Three-member bench rules there were merits in their applications.
Bukit Cerakah: Groups strike back at Amirudin's threat to sue critic

Bukit Cerakah: Groups strike back at Amirudin's threat to sue critic

They call MB's move a form of intimidation. 
Idris slammed for saying child actor shouldn't 'shame' self in exposing abuse

Idris slammed for saying child actor shouldn't 'shame' self in exposing abuse

Minister says in Islam, one is advised to not disgrace one's self. 
Source of money for Zahid need not be proven - DPP

Source of money for Zahid need not be proven - DPP

Zahid’s counsel questions UKSB’s source of money given to Umno president.
KJ: Next budget will include plans to catch up on HPV vaccination

KJ: Next budget will include plans to catch up on HPV vaccination

Minister says country 'lost bit of ground' due to pandemic, vaccine shortage. 
Boost high-risk people with Omicron-tailored shots first: EU officials

Boost high-risk people with Omicron-tailored shots first: EU officials

They include those over 60, immunocompromised people, pregnant women. 
TalentCorp Launches Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) Initiative to Encourage Wider Adoption Among Malaysian Companies

TalentCorp Launches Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) Initiative to Encourage Wider Adoption Among Malaysian Companies

Under this initiative, TalentCorp will assist employers towards an effective and sustainable FWA integration strategy in their companies, including providing comprehensive advisory services to implement Work-Life Practices.
Myanmar conflict under control, junta chief says

Myanmar conflict under control, junta chief says

Ruling military will do all it can to hold election next year. 
Truss election as British leader 'far from democratic' - Putin

Truss election as British leader 'far from democratic' - Putin

He says she was chosen by party members, not by whole country.
MOH prescribes Covid-19 vaccines for sick infants, boosters for pregnant women

MOH prescribes Covid-19 vaccines for sick infants, boosters for pregnant women

Children with comorbidities aged 5 to 12 can also get first booster.
Putin: Russia has gained, not lost, from intervening in Ukraine

Putin: Russia has gained, not lost, from intervening in Ukraine

The West is crumbling while Asia is rising, the Russian leader says.
'Country, judicial system will become laughing stock if Najib pardoned'

'Country, judicial system will become laughing stock if Najib pardoned'

It will lay waste to years of painstaking work, says ex-CJ. 
Two remanded to assist graft probe involving more than RM10m

Two remanded to assist graft probe involving more than RM10m

There are arrested by MACC when they came to give statements.
Allianz Life Agency Awards Nite 2022 recognises 423 high achievers

Allianz Life Agency Awards Nite 2022 recognises 423 high achievers

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad’s (Allianz Life) annual Agency Awards Nite 2022 returned with a physical celebration this year, after two years of doing it virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prison Dept: 'Najib held in house' rumour untrue

Prison Dept: 'Najib held in house' rumour untrue

Prison Department urges public not to spread hearsay.
Give greater focus on special needs education – Ras Adiba

Give greater focus on special needs education – Ras Adiba

Covid-19 impacted the special group's education and health, she says. 
1MDB audit: Prosecution closes case against Najib, Arul Kanda

1MDB audit: Prosecution closes case against Najib, Arul Kanda

Prosecution has called 16 witnesses to testify, including star witness Arul.
Masking indoors now optional - subject to premises owners' discretion

Masking indoors now optional - subject to premises owners' discretion

UPDATED 5.46PM | New rule effective immediately but masking still encouraged.
Pua denies alleged dubious transactions in DAP's RM1.3m NFT fundraiser

Pua denies alleged dubious transactions in DAP's RM1.3m NFT fundraiser

Entrepreneur raises red flags about digital sale of Pua's painting.
Police find bag with 69 bullets, drugs near Sungai Golok

Police find bag with 69 bullets, drugs near Sungai Golok

The discovery was made by police personnel patrolling the area.
Security guard fined RM21k over offensive posts against Johor sultan

Security guard fined RM21k over offensive posts against Johor sultan

During mitigation, accused pleads for lenient sentence, saying he regretted the act.
Court decides on Sept 23 whether Zahid must enter defence for his charges

Court decides on Sept 23 whether Zahid must enter defence for his charges

Prosecution rests after calling 18 witnesses to testify against the ex-DPM. 
Smart Building Ecosystem (12/13): Generate Income with i-Ad

Smart Building Ecosystem (12/13): Generate Income with i-Ad

digital transformation technology provides an unprecedented opportunity for business owners to revitalize the industry via the convergence of technologies, consolidating all different functionalities.
Senior citizens urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases

Senior citizens urged to get flu vaccine to prevent diseases

It will also reduce the risks of hospitalisation and death, says Noor Azmi.
‘Over 80pct of bribe-givers are non-Malays,’ PAS member cites ‘survey’

‘Over 80pct of bribe-givers are non-Malays,’ PAS member cites ‘survey’

Zuhdi says he based this on a survey by a ‘local university’.
Muda hasn't applied to join Harapan yet - Fahmi

Muda hasn't applied to join Harapan yet - Fahmi

Only seats held by former ally Bersatu are up for negotiation, he adds. 
'How long must we live in fear?' Kg Iboi folks ask after another flood

'How long must we live in fear?' Kg Iboi folks ask after another flood

Villagers want an RCI established to investigate the matter. 
Journalists: Jho Low used wife as front for bank accounts, yacht club

Journalists: Jho Low used wife as front for bank accounts, yacht club

His wife allegedly operates accounts with two international banks.
Govt guarantees press freedom, Ismail Sabri says

Govt guarantees press freedom, Ismail Sabri says

Government respects media freedom as long as the reports are accurate.
Oil falls to 7-mth low on renewed demand fears, rate hike expectations

Oil falls to 7-mth low on renewed demand fears, rate hike expectations

This has spurred worries of a global economic recession.
Court fines unemployed man RM10k for film piracy

Court fines unemployed man RM10k for film piracy

Judge finds him guilty of showing public copies of the films.
PKR to kick off mega rally on Sunday, starting with 'traitor's' Gombak seat

PKR to kick off mega rally on Sunday, starting with 'traitor's' Gombak seat

Nationwide rally to feature top party leaders.
COA throws out police, govt bid to strike out Indira Gandhi's suit

COA throws out police, govt bid to strike out Indira Gandhi's suit

The appellate court unanimously upholds KL High Court's decision.
USD breaches RM4.50 mark, at 24-year low

USD breaches RM4.50 mark, at 24-year low

A resurgent greenback is exerting pressure on regional currencies. 
‘Inefficient’ Home Ministry placing refugee resettlement at risk – Santiago

‘Inefficient’ Home Ministry placing refugee resettlement at risk – Santiago

UNHCR engages refugees unlike local authorities, he says. 
Banker: Najib issued 38 cheques worth RM8.4m between 2011 and 2012

Banker: Najib issued 38 cheques worth RM8.4m between 2011 and 2012

UPDATED 12.42PM | 'Two cheques totalling RM2 million issued to Selangor Umno.'
S'gor MB threatens to sue critic over Bukit Cerakah degazettement

S'gor MB threatens to sue critic over Bukit Cerakah degazettement

Amirudin is upset the Twitter user implies he's taking money from developers.

US eyes annual shots as updated Covid-19 vaccines roll out

US eyes annual shots as updated Covid-19 vaccines roll out

Americans can get the new boosters alongside their regular annual flu shots.
Ukraine says it downed Russian missiles, UN pushes for nuclear plant's safety

Ukraine says it downed Russian missiles, UN pushes for nuclear plant's safety

Russia says it has repelled counter-offensive, Ukraine reports battlefield successes.
UN: More than 700 children died in Somalia nutrition centres

UN: More than 700 children died in Somalia nutrition centres

Parts of the country will be hit by famine in the coming months.
LETTER | Easy to become the M'sian PM?

LETTER | Easy to become the M'sian PM?

Politicians making light the responsibilities of the position is what ails us.
IOI City Farm: The latest must-visit spot for a fun-filled day out with the family

IOI City Farm: The latest must-visit spot for a fun-filled day out with the family

Ready for a break from the hustle and bustle? For a quick getaway with family and friends to be one with nature? Come over to the newly opened, only one of its kind IOI City Farm at the largest mall in Malaysia, IOI City Mall. 
Russia could be about to buy 'millions' of North Korean shells, rockets - US

Russia could be about to buy 'millions' of North Korean shells, rockets - US

This is further evidence of Moscow's 'desperation', says White House.
China clears roads to Sichuan earthquake epicentre, death toll rises to 72

China clears roads to Sichuan earthquake epicentre, death toll rises to 72

Authorities are rushing to restore power, water supply, telecommunications.
'My way or highway' era over - Umno Youth chief tells Dr M

'My way or highway' era over - Umno Youth chief tells Dr M

Stop badmouthing and face us in the polls, Shahril Hamdan says.
MP SPEAKS | From party of independence fighters to kleptocrats

MP SPEAKS | From party of independence fighters to kleptocrats

GE15 will decide whether we will continue in the trajectory of a kleptocracy.
No more delays in LCS project despite removing two contractors - BNS

No more delays in LCS project despite removing two contractors - BNS  

BNS plans to deal directly with original equipment makers. 

 

Jokowi likely to weather fuel price rise uproar, analysts say

Jokowi likely to weather fuel price rise uproar, analysts say

'His political capital is strong enough to absorb the short-term shocks.'
KJ after Rembau: Where is he headed next?

KJ after Rembau: Where is he headed next?

Sources say Kuala Pilah, Tampin seems ‘promising’ to the Umno man.

 

LETTER | PAS is all religion, no substance

LETTER | PAS is all religion, no substance

The party's silence on a long list of pressing issues is telling.
Covid-19 (Sept 6): 2,067 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 6): 2,067 new cases, 6 deaths

Key indicators all continue to trend downwards.
2022-09-07

2022-09-07

Tommy Thomas: You cannot hold the Federal Court to ransom

Tommy Thomas: You cannot hold the Federal Court to ransom

Ex-AG speaks about the implications of the Federal Court decision.
YOURSAY | Deep state likely the culprit for court leakages

YOURSAY | Deep state likely the culprit for court leakages

‘Public confidence will be badly shaken if the culprits are let off.’
Rappers talk about inspiration behind viral music video

Rappers talk about inspiration behind viral music video

They rap in BM about plight of Malaysian Indians.
No need to bring back GST for now - Shahar

No need to bring back GST for now - Shahar 

No need for the consumption tax due to strong economic recovery.
Sri Lanka has an IMF deal, now it courts China, India, Japan

Sri Lanka has an IMF deal, now it courts China, India, Japan

Getting the countries to scale down Sri Lanka's debt will be difficult.
Zafrul: Ministry mulling use of apps for targeted subsidy implementation

Zafrul: Ministry mulling use of apps for targeted subsidy implementation

However, minister says not a good time for targeted subsidies now.
Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe

Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe

Officials from another company have also been arrested.
COMMENT | Why there is no saving Rosmah

COMMENT | Why there is no saving Rosmah

The self-styled First Lady shows symptoms of an incurable disorder.
Agong weighs in on pardon

Agong weighs in on pardon

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