Archive - 15 September 2022

Mum really misses Najib's voice, laughter: Ex-PM's daughter

Mum really misses Najib's voice, laughter: Ex-PM's daughter

Nooryana posts picture of Rosmah praying to depict her mother's struggle. 
Defence cyber division to become new armed forces service branch

Defence cyber division to become new armed forces service branch

Defence Force chief says it will handle war threats in cyber, electromagnetic domain.
Media Prima chair: Suggestions of political interference 'unfounded'

Media Prima chair: Suggestions of political interference 'unfounded'

'Media Prima is neither owned nor does it report to any political parties.'
Inflation jihad task force wants price controls in flood-prone states

Inflation jihad task force wants price controls in flood-prone states

Ensure no price increase of basic necessities, Alexander says.
Samy Vellu happy during his last days - son

Samy Vellu happy during his last days - son

Ex-minister was in good spirits, asked for fried rice the night before, Vell Paari shares. 
KOPETRO organises ‘Majlis Ramah Mesra' to celebrate members in Bintulu & Miri

KOPETRO organises ‘Majlis Ramah Mesra' to celebrate members in Bintulu & Miri

Koperasi Kakitangan PETRONAS Berhad (KOPETRO) organized a ‘Majlis Ramah Mesra’ yesterday at The Meritz Hotel, Miri to celebrate members of the cooperative.
A Las Vegas in Penang? Gerakan VP's casino idea quashed

A Las Vegas in Penang? Gerakan VP's casino idea quashed

Gerakan president, PAS refute Baljit Singh's proposal. 
Hadi used to call Umno 'infidel', now it's Harapan's turn - Aziz Bari

Hadi used to call Umno 'infidel', now it's Harapan's turn - Aziz Bari

DAP leader points out PAS president's attack shows his inconsistency. 
MP SPEAKS | Harapan must offer M'sia a new federal deal

MP SPEAKS | Harapan must offer M'sia a new federal deal

Opposition bloc is the best choice for East M'sians.
EC briefing for teachers during work hours? MOE wants answers

EC briefing for teachers during work hours? MOE wants answers

Teachers should be at school to fulfil duties at the time, says Radzi. 
Harapan to PM: Walk the talk, drop charges against journalists

Harapan to PM: Walk the talk, drop charges against journalists

Media is check and balance, ensures transparency, coalition says.
Pakistan floods' death toll nears 1,500

Pakistan floods' death toll nears 1,500

The dead include 530 children.
Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging work

Kenyir Lake: Terengganu Forestry Dept temporarily halts logging work

State planning to turn Kenyir Lake into a geopark, Sulaiman says.

 

S'gor continues to exempt assessment tax, trading licence fees for poor

S'gor continues to exempt assessment tax, trading licence fees for poor

State exco says measure in place since 2016 to help the needy.
End of Covid-19 pandemic 'in sight' - WHO chief

End of Covid-19 pandemic 'in sight' - WHO chief

Tedros expresses most optimistic outlook yet on years-long health crisis. 
Ex-DBKL deputy director freed again from corruption charges

Ex-DBKL deputy director freed again from corruption charges

Charges relating to RM200k bribe for work permits.
Patrol vessels: PAC can summon any govt agency for inquiry, PM says

Patrol vessels: PAC can summon any govt agency for inquiry, PM says

It’s up to PAC to expedite proceedings on the issue.
AirAsia to expand Indonesia, Philippines operations - Tony Fernandes

AirAsia to expand Indonesia, Philippines operations - Tony Fernandes

Economic performance and tourism potential the main drivers of expansion.
Many Harapan leaders non-believers and immoral, says Hadi

Many Harapan leaders non-believers and immoral, says Hadi

PAS president says opposition bloc took in the corrupt in GE14.
Economists: Ringgit slide effect on daily life minimal, but best to cut spending

Economists: Ringgit slide effect on daily life minimal, but best to cut spending

They say M'sian economy not in crisis mode despite poor ringgit performance.
Modi extends condolences over passing of Samy Vellu

Modi extends condolences over passing of Samy Vellu

Ex-minister is the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient from Malaysia.
Oct 28 decision on Shafee’s RM9.5m money laundering case

Oct 28 decision on Shafee’s RM9.5m money laundering case

UPDATED 3.29PM | Judge sets verdict at 9am.
Guan Eng accepts Saravanan's 'I quit' challenge over labour shortage woes

Guan Eng accepts Saravanan's 'I quit' challenge over labour shortage woes

'I will await Saravanan to set the date to fulfil this challenge.'
PKR rep: With Umno warlords blocking his path, KJ may settle for Alor Setar

PKR rep: With Umno warlords blocking his path, KJ may settle for Alor Setar

The incumbent MP says ‘powerless’ Khairy cannot pick and choose Umno seats.
Cool Down, Save Up With SOLS Energy

Cool Down, Save Up With SOLS Energy

Two things have been on the rise in recent times - the temperature and the prices. 
Penang governor strips Najib of Datuk Seri title

Penang governor strips Najib of Datuk Seri title

This comes after Selangor revoked Najib's honorific title recently. 
Military and Mindef offer conflicting dates for LCS delivery

Military and Mindef offer conflicting dates for LCS delivery

UPDATED 4.15PM | 'We are holding on to what we have announced earlier,' says Hishammuddin.
LETTER | Protecting press freedom for democracy

LETTER | Protecting press freedom for democracy

Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated regression of democracy, press freedom.
MP SPEAKS | PKR's Budget 2023 proposals for the government

MP SPEAKS | PKR's Budget 2023 proposals for the government

The party has met with the finance minister and thrashed out ideas.
PTPTN loan for M40 group increased to 100pct - PM

PTPTN loan for M40 group increased to 100pct - PM

'Believe me, the govt always looks after the interests of students.'
MP SPEAKS | Improving Malaysia’s investing ecosystem

MP SPEAKS | Improving Malaysia’s investing ecosystem

Malaysia can become a popular investing hub, with tweaks in policies.
Tributes pour in for Samy Vellu

Tributes pour in for Samy Vellu

UPDATED 1.13PM | Politicians share their experiences working with the late minister.
Man nabbed over post alleging PM's private sec donning expensive jewellery

Man nabbed over post alleging PM's private sec donning expensive jewellery

UPDATED 1.52PM | Latheefa questions the necessity to open criminal probe in a civil matter.

Kedah Amanah chief: How can PAS' Malay agenda win non-Malay support?

Kedah Amanah chief: How can PAS' Malay agenda win non-Malay support?

Phahrolrazi says PAS can't provoke non-Malays yet expect support.
COMMENT | Khairy, stop sulking and grow up

COMMENT | Khairy, stop sulking and grow up

The effective minister should lobby for another seat.
Criticisms against inflation jihad task force irrelevant - Annuar

Criticisms against inflation jihad task force irrelevant - Annuar

Minister says task force saw some successes and will continue working.
A Gastronomic Adventure at IOI City Mall for those who seek first-of-its-kind experiences

A Gastronomic Adventure at IOI City Mall for those who seek first-of-its-kind experiences

IOI City Mall, the largest mall in Malaysia, has become the food and beverage paradise for food hunters with the addition of more than 200 new cafés and restaurants to explore. 
China poised to shake up economic leadership as reformers bow out

China poised to shake up economic leadership as reformers bow out

Beijing's once-in-five years reshuffle begins at the party congress on Oct 16.
KINIGUIDE | What is a climate emergency and why does it matter?

KINIGUIDE | What is a climate emergency and why does it matter?

Selangor and Putrajaya have differing ideas on the matter. 
Swedish right prepares for power as PM accepts election defeat

Swedish right prepares for power as PM accepts election defeat

The election marks a watershed in Swedish politics. 
'Stateless' STPM top scorer now a Malaysian citizen

'Stateless' STPM top scorer now a Malaysian citizen

The star student has received scholarship offers.
COMMENT | A dark day for journalism

COMMENT | A dark day for journalism

Two incidents on Sept 13 an affront to the free and fair functioning of the press.
Covid-19 (Sept 14): 2,431 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 14): 2,431 new cases, 5 deaths

First time daily cases crossed the 2,000-mark in a week.
Samy Vellu passes away at age 86

Samy Vellu passes away at age 86

He dies peacefully at his home this morning.
COMMENT | Icerd and the failure of Bangsa Malaysia

COMMENT | Icerd and the failure of Bangsa Malaysia

Are we really to believe that DAP was ignorant of Icerd ratification?
YOURSAY | Does the govt care about how low the ringgit will go?

YOURSAY | Does the govt care about how low the ringgit will go?

‘I believe the time has come for a loud jihad against the rising US dollar.’
NASDAQ to-be-listed GTI announces collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology

NASDAQ to-be-listed GTI announces collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The combined entity of Graphjet Technology Sdn Bhd (“Graphjet”) and Energem Corp (“Energem”), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”), which is identified under the ticker symbol GTI, has today announced its collaboration with the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA – ranked #1 in QS World Universities Rankings 2023.
PM: Govt never interfered in media, will uphold press freedom

PM: Govt never interfered in media, will uphold press freedom

'So long as it’s accurate, not slander, there will be no problems.'
35pct seats for East Malaysia? Still early days, says law minister

35pct seats for East Malaysia? Still early days, says law minister

Proposal can't be implemented before GE15, says Wan Junaidi.