Archive - 12 September 2022

MACC arrests principal over alleged power abuse in school supply purchase

MACC arrests principal over alleged power abuse in school supply purchase

She is suspected of purchasing supplies using companies owned by her sons.
MACC nabs six over RM900k false claims in flood mitigation, drain projects

MACC nabs six over RM900k false claims in flood mitigation, drain projects

Source says alleged offences took place between 2016 and last year.
Sixty-two Klang areas at flood risk due to northeast monsoon

Sixty-two Klang areas at flood risk due to northeast monsoon

This is due to high tide coupled with the monsoon season.
PM orders MOH to give Najib best treatment needed

PM orders MOH to give Najib best treatment needed

This is after Najib had to be treated amid 1MDB trial.
Umno man: Rafizi a 'coward', attacking us as people reject Harapan

Umno man: Rafizi a 'coward', attacking us as people reject Harapan

Razlan Rafii cites PKR's poor performance in latest elections.
Zafrul: Govt not 'too fixated' on ringgit performance, focused on economy

Zafrul: Govt not 'too fixated' on ringgit performance, focused on economy

This is after the ringgit closed at RM4.50 per US dollar.
Second victory for S'porean in unlawful detention challenge

Second victory for S'porean in unlawful detention challenge

Court rules second detention order was not issued within legal confines.
Health DG disputes family's claim Najib was discharged while in bad shape

Health DG disputes family's claim Najib was discharged while in bad shape

Najib's health deteriorated today, but DG says he was 'healthy' before discharge.
MP SPEAKS | Some short and long-term flood solutions for PM's consideration

MP SPEAKS | Some short and long-term flood solutions for PM's consideration

The prime minister is reportedly meeting relevant authorities to prepare for floods.
New school designs won't have dirty toilets that make students skip meals

New school designs won't have dirty toilets that make students skip meals

Radzi says designs will focus on impact, not cosmetics.
Selangor monarch strips titles from Najib, Rosmah

Selangor monarch strips titles from Najib, Rosmah

UPDATED 5.19PM | Sultan Sharafuddin has discretion to do so under state constitution.
Queen Elizabeth and Tunku shared easy rapport, niece recalls

Queen Elizabeth and Tunku shared easy rapport, niece recalls

Tunku personally served cake from palace pantry, she says.
New Zealand ends most Covid restrictions as pandemic worry eases

New Zealand ends most Covid restrictions as pandemic worry eases

It will also remove all vaccination requirements for incoming travellers and aircrew.
Singapore hoping special visa will draw global 'rainmakers'

Singapore hoping special visa will draw global 'rainmakers'

Global talent will help Singapore develop sectors, says manpower minister. 
Thai opinion poll shows majority want an early election

Thai opinion poll shows majority want an early election

Nearly 64pct wants parliament to be dissolved following PM's suspension.
Respect judiciary, everyone equal under law: Sultan Sharafuddin

Respect judiciary, everyone equal under law: Sultan Sharafuddin

Selangor ruler says royal pardon must follow rule of law.
COMMENT | Can Anwar, the prime minister, be trusted?

COMMENT | Can Anwar, the prime minister, be trusted?

A fragmented PKR will prove disastrous for a Harapan govt.
Witness: Najib never sued bank between 2015-2018 over account transactions

Witness: Najib never sued bank between 2015-2018 over account transactions

UPDATED 3.38PM | Banker testifies that the ex-PM also did not raise any complaint. 
COMMENT | Tall tales that were told to cover up 1MDB scandal

COMMENT | Tall tales that were told to cover up 1MDB scandal

Discerning Malaysians will know how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Biden to hit China with broader curbs on US chip and tool exports

Biden to hit China with broader curbs on US chip and tool exports

Regulations will likely include additional actions against China, sources say.
Najib’s health condition 'quite bad', needs to see doc: DPP

Najib’s health condition 'quite bad', needs to see doc: DPP

This is related to ex-PM’s blood pressure medication which has changed.
LETTER | Stop using concerts as political leverage

LETTER | Stop using concerts as political leverage

Live event industry players' hard work is being affected by 'political circus'.  
Old school cool: 1950s, 60s fashion for M'sia Day in Malacca

Old school cool: 1950s, 60s fashion for M'sia Day in Malacca

Celebration in the state expected to see 20k visitors.
MIDF: Foreign investors turned into net sellers last week

MIDF: Foreign investors turned into net sellers last week

They have disposed of RM42.49 million worth of equities.
Indonesia considering buying Russian oil as fuel prices soar - report

Indonesia considering buying Russian oil as fuel prices soar - report

Indonesia has been offered Russian crude at 30pct discount.
Reveal findings into GLC with RM29b in debt: NGO tells MACC

Reveal findings into GLC with RM29b in debt: NGO tells MACC

Transparency International Malaysia echoes call for RCI into Pembinaan PFI.
Japan liquor businesses turn to non-alcoholic drinks to attract Gen Z

Japan liquor businesses turn to non-alcoholic drinks to attract Gen Z

Popularity of low- and non-alcoholic drinks has risen worldwide.
Anwar takes swipe at Zafrul for looking after banks, not people

Anwar takes swipe at Zafrul for looking after banks, not people

He says Zafrul's actions don't resemble that of a 'responsible' finance minister.
NGO: Bukit Cerakah degazettement driving away migratory birds

NGO: Bukit Cerakah degazettement driving away migratory birds

Wild animals also forced to roam into housing areas, group says.
PM obtains court order for Lokman to take down FB post

PM obtains court order for Lokman to take down FB post

Umno man alleged on social media that Ismail Sabri met Dr M.
COMMENT | Idris Ahmad demonstrates why PAS is a blight on democracy

COMMENT | Idris Ahmad demonstrates why PAS is a blight on democracy

It is imperative that Harapan offers an alternative Islamic narrative.
Swedish right opposition inches ahead in election cliff-hanger

Swedish right opposition inches ahead in election cliff-hanger

There may be new govt after 8 years of Social Democrat rule.
Covid-19 (Sept 11): 1,483 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 11): 1,483 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases at 26,339, down 16.6pct from 14 days ago.
Rafizi predicts 'crybaby' Umno will meet its demise in 5-7 years

Rafizi predicts 'crybaby' Umno will meet its demise in 5-7 years

'If we don’t change… Umno and BN will be buried,' he adds.
Missing helicopter pilot found dead, cops confirm

Missing helicopter pilot found dead, cops confirm

UPDATED 1PM | This after earlier report pilot found alive.
Monsoon season may turn the tide for PKR, Rafizi forecasts

Monsoon season may turn the tide for PKR, Rafizi forecasts

Party kicks off mega ceramah series last night in Gombak.
Suhakam chief: I'm not opposed to Rome Statute, we were not ready

Suhakam chief: I'm not opposed to Rome Statute, we were not ready

Rahmat says some processes have to be observed before signing international treaties.
DAP's Tony Pua talks about his first love, painting

DAP's Tony Pua talks about his first love, painting

The lawmaker uses his artistic talent to raise funds for his party.
YOURSAY | 'Search for Jho Low' vow sounds like a broken record

YOURSAY | 'Search for Jho Low' vow sounds like a broken record

'Police keep making empty promises about capturing Jho Low.'
Cabinet agrees, in principle, to enacting law on political contributions

Cabinet agrees, in principle, to enacting law on political contributions

Wan Junaidi says it will be presented to a technical committee for fine-tuning.

MOH proposes employers give special one-day off for health screening

MOH proposes employers give special one-day off for health screening

Khairy: Cooperation of employers in public and private sectors is important.
Search for missing helicopter to resume today - police

Search for missing helicopter to resume today - police

It has been suspended yesterday due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Wooing Indian voters

Wooing Indian voters

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