Archive - 23 September 2022

Report on former madrasah residents abused military style under probe - police

Report on former madrasah residents abused military style under probe - police

Madrasah’s management denies the allegations. 
UN-mandated inquiry concludes war crimes committed in Ukraine

UN-mandated inquiry concludes war crimes committed in Ukraine

Many got tortured and raped in the war, it says. 
AG to study Zahid's acquittal judgment before deciding on appeal

AG to study Zahid's acquittal judgment before deciding on appeal

Idrus Harun will discuss it with prosecution team. 
McDonald’s Malaysia remains dedicated to giving Malaysian youths training and employment opportunities

McDonald’s Malaysia remains dedicated to giving Malaysian youths training and employment opportunities

Over 400 youths graduated from McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme
DAP: Women need career opportunities, not female-only universities

DAP: Women need career opportunities, not female-only universities

Female enrolment in public varsities surpassed males, lawmaker says.
Accept court's decision to acquit Zahid, urges PKR lawmaker

Accept court's decision to acquit Zahid, urges PKR lawmaker

Hassan Abdul Karim also wants grounds of judgment released to public. 
Najib’s special treatment claims: Man lodges report, wants police to probe

Najib’s special treatment claims: Man lodges report, wants police to probe

Businessperson wants those involved in the alleged conspiracy. 
Ex-Thai PMs, Thaksin and Yingluck, had police escort during Penang trip

Ex-Thai PMs, Thaksin and Yingluck, had police escort during Penang trip

It was to prevent any untoward incident, police say.

 

Najib gets medical clearance to be sent back to Kajang prison

Najib gets medical clearance to be sent back to Kajang prison

Latest check-up by specialist shows Najib now in good health, hospital says. 
Bhutan welcomes back tourists after Covid-19 with local goodies

Bhutan welcomes back tourists after Covid-19 with local goodies

Authorities offer organic honey, tea, turmeric and local SIM card.
Judge: I cannot imagine what envelope could fit SG$600k

Judge: I cannot imagine what envelope could fit SG$600k

Judge who acquitted Zahid makes comparison with Rosmah's case.
Russia starts annexation vote in parts of Ukraine

Russia starts annexation vote in parts of Ukraine

The referendums have been widely condemned by the West as illegitimate. 
Facebook whistleblower launches non-profit to solve social media harms

Facebook whistleblower launches non-profit to solve social media harms

She will create an open database to provide possible solutions. 
Five charged in Perlis after testing positive for cannabis at Thai border

Five charged in Perlis after testing positive for cannabis at Thai border

Perlis police step up urine checks at immigration checkpoints.
Education departments, offices can no longer request data from teachers

Education departments, offices can no longer request data from teachers

The new system is expected to begin later this year.
Mukhriz: Umno wants monsoon season polls for lower voter turnout

Mukhriz: Umno wants monsoon season polls for lower voter turnout

Fewer people voting means higher chances of Umno victory, he says.
Bank Negara: Ringgit will continue to be 'market determined' amid rising USD

Bank Negara: Ringgit will continue to be 'market determined' amid rising USD

 It will continue to monitor and ensure orderly financial market conditions 
WHO warns against Covid-19 complacency, urges for life-saving action

WHO warns against Covid-19 complacency, urges for life-saving action

Pandemic still causing death toll of 10,000 per week.
Baling MP gets DNAA for graft, money laundering case

Baling MP gets DNAA for graft, money laundering case

UPDATED 5.21PM | Judge is satisfied with the reasons provided by the prosecution.
Johor govt didn't reject anti-hopping enactment - MB

Johor govt didn't reject anti-hopping enactment - MB

It only rejected formation of special select committee to study the enactment, he says.
100 T'ganu Umno supporters show up in solidarity with Zahid

100 T'ganu Umno supporters show up in solidarity with Zahid

Two busloads of 'hardcore' Umno supporters at court complex this morning.
Married couple charged with abusing niece, nephew

Married couple charged with abusing niece, nephew

The couple pleaded not guilty to the charge.
No capital controls, currency peg as ringgit trades near 24-year low

No capital controls, currency peg as ringgit trades near 24-year low

Ringgit has dropped nearly 9.0 pct this year as US dollar strengthened.
Jan-Aug inflation rate rises 3.1pct, in line with expectations

Jan-Aug inflation rate rises 3.1pct, in line with expectations

It's due to efforts from the Keluarga Malaysia government, says Mustapa.
Zahid feels vindicated after 'court of public opinion' proven wrong

Zahid feels vindicated after 'court of public opinion' proven wrong

Umno president also credits BN and his party's 'struggle' for his acquittal.
Zahid acquitted of all bribery charges in VLN case

Zahid acquitted of all bribery charges in VLN case

UPDATED 1.38PM | Court rules 3 key prosecution witnesses were unreliable. 
Yeoh reveals constituency budget spending, urges govt MPs to do the same

Yeoh reveals constituency budget spending, urges govt MPs to do the same

Segambut MP hopes to bring positive change by practising transparency.
The Big Picture about Cancer Care

The Big Picture about Cancer Care

Discover more on cancer care at the newly opened Columbia Asia Hospital – Bukit Rimau
LETTER | Film and music advisory council may be another suppressive body

LETTER | Film and music advisory council may be another suppressive body

It should be an independent body, free from any political interference. 
LETTER | Impact of US dollar’s appreciation on local economy

LETTER | Impact of US dollar’s appreciation on local economy

Greenback's rise greatly impacts M'sia's external debt, import costs.
Surgery, rehab after 10 years in jail: Don't compare me with Najib, says Anwar

Surgery, rehab after 10 years in jail: Don't compare me with Najib, says Anwar

Najib's supporters say Pakatan Harapan leader also sent to rehab during prison term.

Court to decide on Zahid's foreign visa graft case

Court to decide on Zahid's foreign visa graft case

Ahmad Zahid, 69, had arrived at the court at 8.50am.
Salaryman's best friend: Japan office lets in dogs in post-Covid work shift

Salaryman's best friend: Japan office lets in dogs in post-Covid work shift

One tech giant is trying to make in-office work more cuddly.
PKR leader: MCA misused religion in lobbying sympathy for Najib

PKR leader: MCA misused religion in lobbying sympathy for Najib

UPDATED 10.38AM | ‘Support Najib all you want, leave out rakyat from perverse idea.’
COMMENT | Don't take us for fools, Ti!

COMMENT | Don't take us for fools, Ti!

Come down from your ivory tower and you won't be so clueless.
Biden, Philippines' Marcos discuss tensions in South China Sea

Biden, Philippines' Marcos discuss tensions in South China Sea

They hold their first face-to-face talks on the sidelines of UN General Assembly.
UEM Sunrise pens MoU with PETRONAS subsidiaries towards a shared sustainability agenda

UEM Sunrise pens MoU with PETRONAS subsidiaries towards a shared sustainability agenda

UEM Sunrise will collaborate with PGTSSB and GENTARI under respective MoUs to solidify their commitment toward sustainable policies using renewable energy, green mobility and establishing intelligent, sustainable cities in the future.
Anwar: Najib had me jailed, don’t take Mandela comparison seriously

Anwar: Najib had me jailed, don’t take Mandela comparison seriously

Time will come when I must step aside, he says. 

Judge recuses self from 1MDB suit against Irwan Serigar, Arul Kanda

Judge recuses self from 1MDB suit against Irwan Serigar, Arul Kanda

It is understood that there's a conflict of interest.
COMMENT | When ex-PMs become ‘interfering fools’

COMMENT | When ex-PMs become ‘interfering fools’

They should just let the administration of the day do its job.
PKR likely to field big guns against 'pengkhianat', says Anwar

PKR likely to field big guns against 'pengkhianat', says Anwar

'Culprits of Sheraton Move should be punished.'
COMMENT | Mat Kilau and our nostalgia for Britain

COMMENT | Mat Kilau and our nostalgia for Britain

Our colonial history is complicated but we should stop shifting blame.
Covid-19 (Sept 22): 2,245 new cases, 12 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 22): 2,245 new cases, 12 deaths

Daily reported deaths highest since Aug 17.
Bersih activist files to strike down law criminalising offensive online posts

Bersih activist files to strike down law criminalising offensive online posts

He is targetting two sections of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
YOURSAY | Najib lovers, no forgiveness for him without repentance

YOURSAY | Najib lovers, no forgiveness for him without repentance

‘There’s nothing to forgive when he does not admit any wrongdoing.’
Make urgent changes for overseas voters - Global Bersih tells EC

Make urgent changes for overseas voters - Global Bersih tells EC

Proposed changes include earlier postal voter registration, longer campaign period.
Explainer: How climate change is fueling hurricanes

Explainer: How climate change is fueling hurricanes

Climate change is making hurricanes wetter, windier and more intense.
Police investigating attempted kidnapping claims in Gua Musang

Police investigating attempted kidnapping claims in Gua Musang

Pick up your children on time, police remind parents and guardians.
Alert school teacher saves boy from suspected abuse

Alert school teacher saves boy from suspected abuse

The boy began wearing a jacket to cover bruises and wounds.
Najib in rehab

Najib in rehab

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