Archive - 28 September 2022

Defamation suit: Farmer, The Star ordered to pay Perak rep RM320k

Defamation suit: Farmer, The Star ordered to pay Perak rep RM320k

Legal action was over comments, articles regarding sand mining.
Driver killed when road sign crushes lorry after accident

Driver killed when road sign crushes lorry after accident

Lorry driver died on the scene near George Town, Penang.
Charles denies plans to vacate Klang amid seat swap rumour

Charles denies plans to vacate Klang amid seat swap rumour

Seri Kembangan rep Ean Yong reportedly taking over Klang seat.
Dewan Rakyat speaker calls for accurate reporting on his rulings

Dewan Rakyat speaker calls for accurate reporting on his rulings

I have never been influenced, Azhar says.
PAS expects to make final decision on Umno, Bersatu next week

PAS expects to make final decision on Umno, Bersatu next week

Goal is to unite against Harapan, says Hashim Jasin.
Rafizi wants truthful answer on LCS from Hishammuddin

Rafizi wants truthful answer on LCS from Hishammuddin

PKR man points at contradictory statements from minister and general.
Rare earth mining: Perak MB tells opposition stop confusing public

Rare earth mining: Perak MB tells opposition stop confusing public

Saarani says mining began during Harapan's time.
Face masks no longer compulsory in aircraft - Khairy

Face masks no longer compulsory in aircraft - Khairy

High-risk individuals still encouraged to mask up.
Madius steps down as Upko president, names VP as successor

Madius steps down as Upko president, names VP as successor

Sabah-based party gets new leader as GE15 approaches.
Baling flood victim being probed for attending Muda rally

Baling flood victim being probed for attending Muda rally

Asri wanted to raise concern over recurring floods.
Umno orders ceasefire with PAS after Zahid-Hadi meeting

Umno orders ceasefire with PAS after Zahid-Hadi meeting

However, no conclusion was reached at the meeting, says a party source.
Cameron Highlands: MIC wants to ascend, Umno refuses to descend

Cameron Highlands: MIC wants to ascend, Umno refuses to descend

MIC, however, is willing to forgo in exchange for another 'sure-win' seat.
Govt needs to revamp health education in line with new norms - PKR man

Govt needs to revamp health education in line with new norms - PKR man

Sathia Prakash Nadarajan says people not necessarily following health directives.
EV charging stations: Only 20pct of target met

EV charging stations: Only 20pct of target met

Less than 1,000 are recorded nationwide.
Scrap NRC as it only serves Muhyiddin's political cause, Zahid reiterates

Scrap NRC as it only serves Muhyiddin's political cause, Zahid reiterates

The council’s role overlaps with other government agencies, he says. 
What harm reduction in selling vapes to non-smokers, KJ asks

What harm reduction in selling vapes to non-smokers, KJ asks

Health minister says harm only reduced if smokers vape.
Ministry circular: 81pct local authorities don’t maintain slopes

Ministry circular: 81pct local authorities don’t maintain slopes

It reveals that 292 slopes in Malaysia have a history of failure.
2022-09-28

2022-09-28

M'sia making efforts to treat drug crimes in different context,  Khairy says

M'sia making efforts to treat drug crimes in different context, Khairy says

UPDATED 3.53PM | Abolishing mandatory death penalty is a step in that direction. 
KJ to bring AGC report on suicide decriminalisation to cabinet soon

KJ to bring AGC report on suicide decriminalisation to cabinet soon

UPDATED 3.18PM | It will be discussed with the Home Ministry and police too.  
1MDB trial: No red flag on RM2.03b outflow from Najib’s account - banker

1MDB trial: No red flag on RM2.03b outflow from Najib’s account - banker

UPDATED 4.56PM | 'That's why the transaction was not stopped,' says Uma Devi.
Ex-S'gor MB Khir on Umno Sungai Besar candidates list

Ex-S'gor MB Khir on Umno Sungai Besar candidates list

Local party chief Jamal Md Yunos says 40 names submitted.
TnG NFC cards being sold at exorbitant prices on online platforms

TnG NFC cards being sold at exorbitant prices on online platforms

Six notices have been issued to the parties involved.
Halt all deforestation approvals in Selangor, state MCA youth says

Halt all deforestation approvals in Selangor, state MCA youth says

UPDATED 1.10PM | This comes after another forest reserve area was de-gazetted for development. 
Malacca to beef up security at schools to prevent kidnapping

Malacca to beef up security at schools to prevent kidnapping

Exco to instruct the Education Dept on this as a pre-emptive measure. 

LETTER | Guan Eng's lack of understanding on labour shortage

LETTER | Guan Eng's lack of understanding on labour shortage

HR ministry has been expediting approvals through transparent and effective mechanisms. 
Immigration DG: Employers must wait for, pick up foreign workers at KLIA

Immigration DG: Employers must wait for, pick up foreign workers at KLIA

‘If not, they will be sent home on the next available flight.’
New attraction in Golok, Thailand - Cannabis drinks

New attraction in Golok, Thailand - Cannabis drinks

Beverages are sold for as little as RM2 in convenience stores.
LETTER | Why rakyat should vote for Muda in GE15

LETTER | Why rakyat should vote for Muda in GE15

Muda has a progressive and dominant lineup of women.
Najib’s RM42m SRC review for case management on Oct 21

Najib’s RM42m SRC review for case management on Oct 21

UPDATED 10.40AM | A different Federal Court panel will review his application. 
Saudi king names crown prince Mohammed as PM

Saudi king names crown prince Mohammed as PM

Move in line with king's previous delegation of duties to him.
MP SPEAKS | How did the police sexual crimes unit spend its money?

MP SPEAKS | How did the police sexual crimes unit spend its money?

The D11 unit must be accountable to parliament in its expenditure.
Rafizi launches petition against holding GE15 during monsoon season

Rafizi launches petition against holding GE15 during monsoon season

Weather forecast reports predict far worse floods this year, he notes.
KOPETRO launches brand new environmentally friendly ‘KVClean’

KOPETRO launches brand new environmentally friendly ‘KVClean’

KOPETRO Ventures Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary company of Koperasi Kakitangan PETRONAS Berhad (KOPETRO) organised a ‘Hari Terbuka KVClean’ at the foyer area of Megan Avenue II in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur to launch the new ‘KVClean’ brand.
With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to divisive Abe

With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to divisive Abe

It is a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life.
Europe investigates 'attacks' on Russian gas pipelines to Europe

Europe investigates 'attacks' on Russian gas pipelines to Europe

Attacks cause major leaks into the Baltic Sea from two Russian gas pipelines.
Lawyers: Drawn-out court process can be improved with technology, reforms

Lawyers: Drawn-out court process can be improved with technology, reforms

Judiciary has embarked on reforms - but more can be done. 
Russia issues new nuclear warning as contested Ukraine referendums end

Russia issues new nuclear warning as contested Ukraine referendums end

US plans a UN resolution condemning the referendums as shams.
'Very real fears' for LGBT community after far-right win in Italy

'Very real fears' for LGBT community after far-right win in Italy

Brothers of Italy will be the most right-wing govt since WWW II.
Covid-19 (Sept 27): 1,552 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 27): 1,552 new cases, 6 deaths

There were 147 deaths attributed to Covid-19 this month.
COMMENT | A critique of an NEP critique

COMMENT | A critique of an NEP critique

How does a society decide on what is a legitimate and acceptable social justice agenda?

Indigenous tribe in Kuang fears new quarry will lead to pollution, floods

Indigenous tribe in Kuang fears new quarry will lead to pollution, floods

It might disrupt the environment and bring more disasters to the village.
YOURSAY | AG's reputation hinges on outcome of Zahid's VLN appeal

YOURSAY | AG's reputation hinges on outcome of Zahid's VLN appeal

‘Suffering a score of 0-40 is not a shame you can ever wipe off.’
'War on BN': No need to warn us, Bersatu leader tells Takiyuddin

'War on BN': No need to warn us, Bersatu leader tells Takiyuddin

Bersatu never chided PAS for engaging Umno, Razali says. 
Man allegedly received RM1,700 in fake notes for mobile phone sale

Man allegedly received RM1,700 in fake notes for mobile phone sale

He claims he was paid 17 fake RM100 notes by a woman.
PN civil war

PN civil war

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