Archive - 14 September 2022

'Top 5' Umno meeting on GE15 date postponed, PM says

'Top 5' Umno meeting on GE15 date postponed, PM says

Umno's top five leaders were supposed to meet this Saturday.
Johor fatal road accident victim confirmed to be police officer

Johor fatal road accident victim confirmed to be police officer

The 4.45am incident involved the 55-year-old's Proton Wira.
Rosyam Nor: My tone's rough, but I'm not ill-mannered

Rosyam Nor: My tone's rough, but I'm not ill-mannered

Actor in video with Rina Harun wants to open minds.
Lawyer: No wisdom in overzealous border policing of medical marijuana

Lawyer: No wisdom in overzealous border policing of medical marijuana  

Drug use is not an extra-territorial offence, she says.  
Taiwan condemns M'sian organisers for hindering pageant contestant

Taiwan condemns M'sian organisers for hindering pageant contestant

Ministry accused of bowing to China's pressure.
First Orang Asli to receive London uni's first class honours degree

First Orang Asli to receive London uni's first class honours degree

Susherrie Suki graduates from University College London, UK.
Umno supreme council to decide whether or not to negotiate with PAS

Umno supreme council to decide whether or not to negotiate with PAS

What’s important is how the party views it, says deputy president.
RON97 down 5 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 down 5 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 will be at RM4.15 per litre for coming week.
Wanita MCA moots gender sensitivity studies to combat stereotypes

Wanita MCA moots gender sensitivity studies to combat stereotypes

Video with minister and actor 'tarnished' Women's ministry, Heng says.
Veterans march from Ipoh to Putrajaya over welfare issues

Veterans march from Ipoh to Putrajaya over welfare issues

They aim to hand memorandum to PM demanding action over pension, amnesty.  
Generic drugs ineffective in lowering Najib’s blood pressure, court hears

Generic drugs ineffective in lowering Najib’s blood pressure, court hears

Defence lawyer Shafee claims ex-PM's condition improved after switching back.
WCIT: Techfest 2022 features more than 500 innovative products and is open to public

WCIT: Techfest 2022 features more than 500 innovative products and is open to public

A 5-day experiential technology that influences lifestyle and business!

July 4 Baling floods losses worth RM28 million - Kedah MB

July 4 Baling floods losses worth RM28 million - Kedah MB

Authorities still assessing losses caused by floods on July 28.
Which Brands Won the Hearts of Malaysian Parents This Year?

Which Brands Won the Hearts of Malaysian Parents This Year?

Lego®, Karihome, Young Living, Baby Atelier, Happy Mi & BI™ and Happy Pro™, among the winners of Parents’ Choice Awards 2022!
Sepanggar MP sponsors pothole repair works in constituency

Sepanggar MP sponsors pothole repair works in constituency

Azis Jamman says authorities have been slow to respond.
Najib still warded at HKL, 1MDB trial vacated

Najib still warded at HKL, 1MDB trial vacated

UPDATED 5.12PM | The trial will resume on Sept 26.
S Korea fines Google, Meta billions of won over privacy accusations

S Korea fines Google, Meta billions of won over privacy accusations

The firms did not clearly inform service users when collecting information.
EU court's ruling on record US$4.4b Google fine may set a precedent

EU court's ruling on record US$4.4b Google fine may set a precedent

EU antitrust is cracking down on US tech giants’ powers.
Smart Building Ecosystem (13/13): Increase Productivity with TimeTec Workforce Management System

Smart Building Ecosystem (13/13): Increase Productivity with TimeTec Workforce Management System

“To upkeep a building, a facility management company has to hire a team of highly efficient workforce to provide services such as integrated facilities management, hospitality and cleaning services, facility operation & maintenance, and even carry out facility audit, hence workforce management system is important.”
Is Guan Eng fanning racism while I'm doing my job, asks Idris

Is Guan Eng fanning racism while I'm doing my job, asks Idris

Minister courts brickbats for allegedly victim-blaming child actor.
Taiwan hosts foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan hosts foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

It is part of Taipei’s effort to get democratic nations' support.
Kit Siang: IGP’s reply on ‘troll farm’ claim ‘unsatisfactory’

Kit Siang: IGP’s reply on ‘troll farm’ claim ‘unsatisfactory’

'Why are police taking so long to investigate allegation?'
Guan Eng: Another round of bank moratorium depends on political will

Guan Eng: Another round of bank moratorium depends on political will

It doesn't solely depend on banks, Lim tells Zafrul.
US considers sanctions to deter China from invading Taiwan

US considers sanctions to deter China from invading Taiwan

European Union is under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same.
Three remanded to assist probe into RM400k graft case

Three remanded to assist probe into RM400k graft case

This is over an application to own government land.
Audit your GE14 promises to Indians first, MIC chief tells Anwar

Audit your GE14 promises to Indians first, MIC chief tells Anwar

Anwar vows forensic audits on Maika, MIED and Mitra if Harapan returns.

PM confident that BN ready to wrest back Penang

PM confident that BN ready to wrest back Penang

Ismail Sabri says crowd at BN event shows it's possible.
Celebrate 45 Years of Friendship Between ASEAN-EU Cooperation

Celebrate 45 Years of Friendship Between ASEAN-EU Cooperation

 Join the 6th EU-ASEAN Youth Talk Show featuring mental health activists on the 15 September
Rina Harun catches flak over 'insulting' promotional video

Rina Harun catches flak over 'insulting' promotional video

They chastise minister for standing idly by while actor perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
Khairy to contest in Alor Setar?

Khairy to contest in Alor Setar?

UPDATED 2.38PM | Fielding him in the PKR-held seat has been discussed during a recent meeting.
Anti-hopping law: DAP to add two new provisions in its constitution

Anti-hopping law: DAP to add two new provisions in its constitution

Amendments aim to address gaps in anti-hopping law. 
Naza Group chair’s battery case postponed to Sept 20

Naza Group chair’s battery case postponed to Sept 20

The lead defence counsel was unable to attend the hearing.
LETTER | We should make S'pore tourists feel more welcomed

LETTER | We should make S'pore tourists feel more welcomed

They are among the top spending visitors to Malaysia.
LETTER | 'Hidden in shadow' - Dementia most ignored during pandemic

LETTER | 'Hidden in shadow' - Dementia most ignored during pandemic

Patients' conditions worsened with isolation during Covid-19 lockdown. 
DAP outlines 9 proposals for Budget 2023

DAP outlines 9 proposals for Budget 2023

Don't pull the rug out from under the rakyat’s feet, the party says.
Let’s ‘Cuti Sakan’ and win holiday packages worth more than RM15,000 with KOPETRO Travel

Let’s ‘Cuti Sakan’ and win holiday packages worth more than RM15,000 with KOPETRO Travel

The travel and tourism industry has shown a strong start in 2022 as most tourist destinations across the country now are flooded with local and international travellers.
Good but not enough, Klang MP tells PM on flood mitigation efforts

Good but not enough, Klang MP tells PM on flood mitigation efforts

Charles points out PM's meeting with task force excluded flood-prone S'gor.
Drug case suspect died while receiving treatment - Ipoh police

Drug case suspect died while receiving treatment - Ipoh police

Case being investigated by cops' custodial death unit.
MP to AG: Explain The Edge former editor-in-chief criminal defamation charge

MP to AG: Explain The Edge former editor-in-chief criminal defamation charge

'Why are those allegedly defamed not allowed to seek redress in civil courts?'
Covid-19 (Sept 13): 1,942 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 13): 1,942 new cases, 6 deaths

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients 25pct lower than a month ago.
Eugene Foo brings old worlds to life through painting, animation

Eugene Foo brings old worlds to life through painting, animation

His Walinong Sari film in wayang kulit style gained international attention.
Ringgit continues to slide against US dollar, hits RM4.52

Ringgit continues to slide against US dollar, hits RM4.52

The ringgit has not been this low since January 1998.
COMMENT | Becoming the citadel of graft, paving the way to a failed state

COMMENT | Becoming the citadel of graft, paving the way to a failed state

The elites perpetuate mismanagement deliberately to extract resources. 
Seat distribution: GPS maintains status quo - Abang Johari

Seat distribution: GPS maintains status quo - Abang Johari

'GPS is moving with one voice and agreement on the issue.'
‘Hadi could have been PM if PAS had stayed with Pakatan Rakyat’

‘Hadi could have been PM if PAS had stayed with Pakatan Rakyat’

Hadi ditched past leaders’ successful moderate approach, Amanah leader says. 
YOURSAY | Suhakam chief sings a different tune after appointment

YOURSAY | Suhakam chief sings a different tune after appointment

‘But you cannot fool the international crowd.’
Queen Elizabeth II a good example of constitutional monarch - Dr M

Queen Elizabeth II a good example of constitutional monarch - Dr M

Her Majesty was a gracious person, he says.
COMMENT | Pardoning Najib will make a mockery of the law, judiciary

COMMENT | Pardoning Najib will make a mockery of the law, judiciary

Ex-PM has neither fulfilled the criteria nor shown remorse.
Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace as huge crowds line London route

Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace as huge crowds line London route

Lying in state period will begin until the funeral on Monday.
Rare earth mining project in Hulu Perak receives approval from authorities

Rare earth mining project in Hulu Perak receives approval from authorities

I have been notified of it by Perak MB Inc., says Saarani
Najib's health

Najib's health

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
M’sia not in economic crisis, Zafrul says amid weakening ringgit

M’sia not in economic crisis, Zafrul says amid weakening ringgit

The ringgit has strengthened against many other major currencies, he adds.