Archive - 17 September 2022

Strong quake rocks southeast Taiwan, no reports of damage

Strong quake rocks southeast Taiwan, no reports of damage

6.4 magnitude quake's epicentre in Taitung county.
US appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech

US appeals court rejects big tech's right to regulate online speech

Big tech wants to preserve rights to do so if content could lead to violence.
Amanah Youth admits it's jealous of Muda

Amanah Youth admits it's jealous of Muda

Amanah Youth feels ignored, wants same rights for seat allocations. 
BN willing to wade through floods for GE15 - Zahid

BN willing to wade through floods for GE15 - Zahid

BN chairperson confident coalition can campaign even in tough weather. 
Nepal landslide kills 14, 10 missing - officials

Nepal landslide kills 14, 10 missing - officials

Footage shows rescuers clearing slush by hand in desperate search for victims. 
Ismail Sabri assures GE15 'not too far away' as Zahid amps up pressure

Ismail Sabri assures GE15 'not too far away' as Zahid amps up pressure

PM says Umno top 5 to meet soon, while Zahid wants action over talks. 
Kelantan delegate alleges plot to disrupt Amanah state leadership

Kelantan delegate alleges plot to disrupt Amanah state leadership

17 individuals are said to be involved in pushing for immediate party polls. 
Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink

Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink

Over six million Sri Lankans having trouble accessing food. 
BN Youth chiefs pledge support to Ismail Sabri, Zahid

BN Youth chiefs pledge support to Ismail Sabri, Zahid

'Efforts to remove top BN leadership must be rejected.'
Putin to Europe: If you want gas, open Nord Stream 2

Putin to Europe: If you want gas, open Nord Stream 2

He blames Europe's energy crisis on the 'green agenda'. 
Govt does not interfere in OPR decisions - Zafrul

Govt does not interfere in OPR decisions - Zafrul

This comes after critics accuse govt of prioritising banks by hiking OPR.  
Disgruntled ex-PAS supporters’ wing leader joins Amanah

Disgruntled ex-PAS supporters’ wing leader joins Amanah

S Barathidasan quit PAS in 2020, citing dissatisfaction.
Honour Samy Vellu’s legacy, clear his name of Maika and Mied scandals

Honour Samy Vellu’s legacy, clear his name of Maika and Mied scandals

Establish RCI to probe the scandals, PKR leader says.
Amanah's party polls postponed to 2024

Amanah's party polls postponed to 2024

Its sec-gen says the ROS has approved the deferment.
LETTER | Separation of AG roles: Where there's a will, there's a way

LETTER | Separation of AG roles: Where there's a will, there's a way

Enough studies have been done on the matter.
Mat Sabu: I symphatise with Hadi, he's facing 'internal problems'

Mat Sabu: I symphatise with Hadi, he's facing 'internal problems'

Amanah leader says PAS president changes his stance every week.
Form RCI to probe personal data theft, Harapan says

Form RCI to probe personal data theft, Harapan says

Tighten laws to protect personal data, Fahmi Fadzil says.  
Guan Eng urges structural economic reforms as 1MDB debt soars

Guan Eng urges structural economic reforms as 1MDB debt soars

Two tranches of debt due this year when ringgit at historic low.
There is no peace in Umno, Ku Li says

There is no peace in Umno, Ku Li says

Factionalism is affecting the party, he says.
Set up task force to study HIV prevalence among tertiary students: PBM leader

Set up task force to study HIV prevalence among tertiary students: PBM leader

'Harmful lifestyle must be curbed to prevent spread.'
LETTER | We need to fix Klang valley's public transport system

LETTER | We need to fix Klang valley's public transport system

From train routes to bus services, the whole system needs an overhaul.
Bersatu: Govt should teach refugees 'boundaries' with locals

Bersatu: Govt should teach refugees 'boundaries' with locals

Prioritise locals over refugees for job opportunities, a leader says. 
Cops detain couple over alleged abuse of siblings in Ampang

Cops detain couple over alleged abuse of siblings in Ampang

The female suspect was the younger sister of the children’s biological mother.

Slight drop in number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat

Slight drop in number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat

Remaining 232 victims are housed at a temporary evacuation centre.
Syria: Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed

Syria: Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed

Most Israeli missiles got downed, Syria says. 
Mainland China reports first imported monkeypox case

Mainland China reports first imported monkeypox case

All close contacts have been isolated and monitored. 
Kyrgyzstan reports heavy fighting with Tajikistan, 24 people killed

Kyrgyzstan reports heavy fighting with Tajikistan, 24 people killed

Clashes over poorly demarcated border frequent, usually de-escalates quickly.
Covid-19 (Sept 16): 1,977 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 16): 1,977 new cases, 6 deaths

Patients in ICU trending down
Ukraine says some bodies found in mass burial site had been bound

Ukraine says some bodies found in mass burial site had been bound

440 bodies found in woodlands near the city of Izium. 
PM reiterates assurance to protect Sabah, Sarawak rights

PM reiterates assurance to protect Sabah, Sarawak rights

Putrajaya is looking at both regions' needs, he says.
National-level Malaysia Day event to be rotated among states

National-level Malaysia Day event to be rotated among states

This will allow all states to commemorate the historical day.
YOURSAY | Who is supposed to be looking out for the Indians?

YOURSAY | Who is supposed to be looking out for the Indians?

‘Vigneswaran, what did you and your MIC do over 60 years?’
COMMENT | GE15: May the least despised coalition win

COMMENT | GE15: May the least despised coalition win

In reality, none of the coalition deserves our votes.