Archive - 13 September 2022

Pahang MB: Proposal to expand Tasik Chini biosphere reserve ready

Pahang MB: Proposal to expand Tasik Chini biosphere reserve ready

Public participation programmes to be held in October.
NST leadership change prompts concerns of 'political interference'

NST leadership change prompts concerns of 'political interference'

Ex-Media Prima chairperson says replacing English daily's top editor 'totally unacceptable'.
BornOil associated company Verde Resources appoints Jack Wong as new President and CEO

BornOil associated company Verde Resources appoints Jack Wong as new President and CEO

Verde Resources, Inc has appointed Jack Wong as its new President and CEO effective Oct 1st 2022. Verde, which is a publicly listed company on the United States’ OTC Markets Stock Exchange, is an associated company of Borneo Oil Berhad.
Tawfiq Ayman case: Cops requested assistance from S'pore

Tawfiq Ayman case: Cops requested assistance from S'pore

The mutual legal assistance was sent in April, IGP says. 
MACC remands two ex-Umno division leaders in Penang

MACC remands two ex-Umno division leaders in Penang

They allegedly withdrew over RM600k from divisional funds for personal use.
De Rantau sets the stage for Malaysia to accelerate growth in Digital Economy

De Rantau sets the stage for Malaysia to accelerate growth in Digital Economy

Applications for DE Rantau Nomad Pass will be open on 1 October 2022. Find out more!

Govt agrees to replace mandatory death penalty for drug offence

Govt agrees to replace mandatory death penalty for drug offence

It also agrees to nix the death penalty on 22 other offences.
Leading New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard dies, aged 91

Leading New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard dies, aged 91

He is among world's most acclaimed directors, breaking convention in late 1950's.
Cops still probing 'troll farm' allegation – IGP

Cops still probing 'troll farm' allegation – IGP

Acryl Sani says police will provide update of any new developments.
Khairy: Malaysia to procure vaccines for new Covid variants

Khairy: Malaysia to procure vaccines for new Covid variants

There are four million vaccines in national stockpile.
Dr M says ancestry does not make him 'less Malay' in suit against Zahid

Dr M says ancestry does not make him 'less Malay' in suit against Zahid

Ex-PM says issue only brought up after he left Umno.
Deputy minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital

Deputy minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital

He is expected to be discharged later today.
'Gerakan Tanah Air can improve welfare of Malays, unlike PAS'

'Gerakan Tanah Air can improve welfare of Malays, unlike PAS'

Leader from Dr M's new coalition says poverty rife in PAS states.
Police probing child actor's father over alleged physical abuse in 2014

Police probing child actor's father over alleged physical abuse in 2014

Shah Alam police say the suspect has been remanded for 4 days.
MMA launches survey on antibiotics shortage in public hospitals

MMA launches survey on antibiotics shortage in public hospitals

This comes amid repeated reports of rampant shortage. 
Delegates from over 60 countries attended the opening of WCIT 2022 Malaysia

Delegates from over 60 countries attended the opening of WCIT 2022 Malaysia

The 3-day congress will present roundtable discussions on new innovative technology and more!
The Edge's former editor-in-chief charged with criminal defamation

The Edge's former editor-in-chief charged with criminal defamation

UPDATED 6.20PM | This is over reports published on the penny stock surge in 2020.
Selangor considers declaring climate emergency

Selangor considers declaring climate emergency

Report on the matter will be completed by early 2023.
Reporting child porn should be easier, Azalina concurs with activists

Reporting child porn should be easier, Azalina concurs with activists

Ex-minister says good enforcement process as important as having laws.
Rape trial: Witness admits making 'false claim' against Gombak Setia rep

Rape trial: Witness admits making 'false claim' against Gombak Setia rep

Witness says she lied to complainant about Hilman 'set-up' out of anger. 
Umno's top 5 to meet soon on GE15 date - Ismail Sabri

Umno's top 5 to meet soon on GE15 date - Ismail Sabri

PM says window still open for national polls this year.
KLSCAH urges govt to amend Prison Act for better detention conditions

KLSCAH urges govt to amend Prison Act for better detention conditions

Many of the provisions are remnants of British colonial system, says NGO.

India e-scooter showroom fire kills 8 in deadliest such incident

India e-scooter showroom fire kills 8 in deadliest such incident

Spate of electric scooter fires this year alarmed the govt.
Admit fault in Bukit Cerakah issue - Selangor MB to predecessor

Admit fault in Bukit Cerakah issue - Selangor MB to predecessor

UPDATED 4.24PM | State govt has been exposed to a lawsuit, Amirudin says.
Umno Youth reminds PAS of rewards it received via Muafakat Nasional

Umno Youth reminds PAS of rewards it received via Muafakat Nasional

Leader bristles over PAS' remarks on allocations for Umno's T'ganu reps.
Berjaya Sompo Joined Aiesec In  Universiti Malaya’s Clean Our Plate Project

Berjaya Sompo Joined Aiesec In Universiti Malaya’s Clean Our Plate Project

Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad continues its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative with the “DIY Composting Workshop” in collaboration with AIESEC in Universiti Malaya’s Clean Our Plate project.
Khairy: Najib's medication same formula, different shape

Khairy: Najib's medication same formula, different shape

HKL gives the former PM generic drug, the minister says.
Zafrul: Loan moratorium up to banks, govt will continue to help SMEs

Zafrul: Loan moratorium up to banks, govt will continue to help SMEs

Minister says the government will continue to encourage policies that help businesses.
Developer violating court order over Bukit Cerakah - NGO

Developer violating court order over Bukit Cerakah - NGO

Peka will file contempt of court proceedings against developer.
3 offshore patrol vessels expected in 2020 still under construction

3 offshore patrol vessels expected in 2020 still under construction

MMEA says delay caused by Covid-19, first vessel hand over likely in 2023. 
LETTER | Realities that Muda has to face and admit

LETTER | Realities that Muda has to face and admit

If Muda were strong enough, Harapan would be courting them.
Group demands public inquiry on unlawfully whipped migrant worker case

Group demands public inquiry on unlawfully whipped migrant worker case

Sabri Umar was whipped for an immigration offence.
Climate Trauma: Malaysia's extreme floods to unprecendented heatwaves

Climate Trauma: Malaysia's extreme floods to unprecendented heatwaves

InsideKini | We speak to special reports editor, Aidila Razak, to look into how climate change will impact M'sia in the next 100 years.
Amanah strategist views Muda's bid to join Harapan as good game plan

Amanah strategist views Muda's bid to join Harapan as good game plan

Dzulkefly urges coalition components to work with parties with same goals. 
Study: Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining

Study: Indonesia, Brazil biggest culprits in tropical forest loss linked to industrial mining

Ghana and Suriname also show high deforestation rates around gold, bauxite mines.
Kedah Umno leader lambasts PAS over 'confusion' and lack of unity

Kedah Umno leader lambasts PAS over 'confusion' and lack of unity

He says they can't even decide on the number of seats to contest.
COMMENT | Heaven, hell, and criminals

COMMENT | Heaven, hell, and criminals

Religious or non-religious, we are all capable of good and evil. 
Najib hospitalised, 1MDB trial vacated

Najib hospitalised, 1MDB trial vacated

UPDATED 11.20AM | Ex-PM will be moved from HKL to IJN later. 
Bersatu expects PAS to remain committed to PN

Bersatu expects PAS to remain committed to PN

They were at PN's election machinery launch, Eddin says.
Joy in northeast Ukraine as residents return after Russian retreat

Joy in northeast Ukraine as residents return after Russian retreat

Soldiers had recaptured more than 20 towns and villages in just the past day. 
Man found dead while in custody at Shah Alam lockup

Man found dead while in custody at Shah Alam lockup

UPDATED 11.13AM | The 33-year-old is the 20th person to die in custody this year.
UN says Facebook provided vast amount of Myanmar war crimes information

UN says Facebook provided vast amount of Myanmar war crimes information

Myanmar is facing charges of genocide at the UN's International Court of Justice.
LETTER | To pardon or not to pardon

LETTER | To pardon or not to pardon

A constitutional monarch is like a referee, dispenser of justice.
Covid-19 (Sept 12): 1,847 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 12): 1,847 new cases, 5 deaths

Reported Covid-19 deaths are continuing on downward trend.
COMMENT | Harapan should reject alliances until after GE15

COMMENT | Harapan should reject alliances until after GE15

There is no net benefit to let Muda into the coalition.
YOURSAY | The end is nigh for Umno?

YOURSAY | The end is nigh for Umno?

‘Umno's sins have finally come to be exposed.’
Prolexus signs MoU with SIRIM to promote R&D for waste materials and alternative energy

Prolexus signs MoU with SIRIM to promote R&D for waste materials and alternative energy

Bursa Malaysia Main Market-listed apparel maker Prolexus Bhd (“Prolexus” or “Group”) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with SIRIM Berhad (“SIRIM”), to promote cooperation on various projects.
Activist jailed for two years for insulting Thailand's queen

Activist jailed for two years for insulting Thailand's queen

Activist was dressed as Queen Suthida during a street protest.
Suhakam chief: Immigration concerns, human rights need balance

Suhakam chief: Immigration concerns, human rights need balance

It will take time to change the public's negative perception, says Rahmat. 
Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty - UN report

Modern slavery on the rise as crises fuel poverty - UN report

ILO estimates around 50 million people a day are forced to work.
MP SPEAKS | New Suhakam chair's Icerd clarification a relief

MP SPEAKS | New Suhakam chair's Icerd clarification a relief

Malaysia was not ready to ratify international conventions.