Archive - 1 October 2022

Govt to consider lifting chicken export ban – deputy minister

Govt to consider lifting chicken export ban – deputy minister

Chicken and eggs supply in the country has stabilised. 
Dr M: GTA’s stand on proposed dissolution date only after PM meets Agong

Dr M: GTA’s stand on proposed dissolution date only after PM meets Agong

Ex-PM says GE15 should be held after monsoon season. 
Contributors advised to buy food items from outside flood-hit states

Contributors advised to buy food items from outside flood-hit states

This is to ensure adequate supplies in flood-affected areas.
Incident of tourists in Pulau Perhentian falling sick being probed – ministry

Incident of tourists in Pulau Perhentian falling sick being probed – ministry

Agencies are already investigating the matter. 
PBM welcomes new members Santhara and Xavier

PBM welcomes new members Santhara and Xavier

UPDATED 11.45PM | Zuraida Kamaruddin becomes new PBM president. 
Florida, Carolinas count the cost of Hurricane Ian

Florida, Carolinas count the cost of Hurricane Ian

Damages are estimated worth up to US$47 billion (RM217 billion). 
Flag raisings, flag burnings in Taiwan for China's national day

Flag raisings, flag burnings in Taiwan for China's national day

Opposite responses with rising tension over Taiwan Strait.
Govt considering writing off Felcra settlers’ debt worth RM230m – Mahdzir

Govt considering writing off Felcra settlers’ debt worth RM230m – Mahdzir

Ministry waiting for Felcra chairperson’s plan before deciding. 
Nestle to stop sourcing from Indonesian palm oil producer AAL

Nestle to stop sourcing from Indonesian palm oil producer AAL

AAL has been accused of land, human rights abuses.

MP SPEAKS | Would Umno's interest trump national interest?

MP SPEAKS | Would Umno's interest trump national interest?

'Constitution confers our King almost absolute discretion to withhold consent.'
People are watching, Salahuddin says over possible Parliament dissolution this year

People are watching, Salahuddin says over possible Parliament dissolution this year

Agong will be receiving advice from heartless Umno leaders. 
2 young brothers electrocuted while bathing in basin

2 young brothers electrocuted while bathing in basin

UPDATED 8.01PM | The boys died from electric shock that flowed from metal clothes hanger. 
Ex-AG gives statement to police over investigation into his book

Ex-AG gives statement to police over investigation into his book

Tommy being probed over 'My Story: Justice in the Wilderness'.
COMMENT | Umno enforced ‘indecent proposal’ - monsoon GE15

COMMENT | Umno enforced ‘indecent proposal’ - monsoon GE15

Malaysians should rise against Umno and PAS’ hypocrisy. 
Streram quits PKR after being 'sidelined'

Streram quits PKR after being 'sidelined'

Ex-Rantau PKR division deputy chief joins PBM. 
Cops probing shooting incident in Perak residential area

Cops probing shooting incident in Perak residential area

Police find hole in victim's car, bullet casing.
Education Ministry assets ready to be used for floods, GE15

Education Ministry assets ready to be used for floods, GE15

Radzi says schools have always been used as relief centres, polling venues.
300 Utusan ex-staff gather to mark daily's 'demise'

300 Utusan ex-staff gather to mark daily's 'demise'

Group demands immediate payment due to former workers.
Umno suspends Tajuddin, division leader for six years

Umno suspends Tajuddin, division leader for six years

Membership suspension believed due to duo's criticism of party.
'Just wait' - PM sidesteps questions on Parliament dissolution date

'Just wait' - PM sidesteps questions on Parliament dissolution date

UPDATED 3.17PM | Return mandate to the people, Ismail Sabri says.
COMMENT | Rain or floods will not stop our young voters

COMMENT | Rain or floods will not stop our young voters

Youth have more at stake in Malaysia's future progress.
Hadi: PAS choosing between Umno and Bersatu will cause 'imperfect' politics

Hadi: PAS choosing between Umno and Bersatu will cause 'imperfect' politics

PAS president sticks to stance of facing GE15 together with both.
Draft of Ampang Jaya local plan draws flak from residents

Draft of Ampang Jaya local plan draws flak from residents

No details, they think people won’t care, a resident says.
'Fired up' blogger will not be silenced despite Umno sacking

'Fired up' blogger will not be silenced despite Umno sacking

Zaharin instead thanks the party for giving him the 'freedom' to criticise.
MP SPEAKS | What is govt trying to prove in holding GE15 this year?

MP SPEAKS | What is govt trying to prove in holding GE15 this year?

We are no fools, Umno must be voted out. 
PAS mobilises machinery to face GE15

PAS mobilises machinery to face GE15

This comes after Umno's announcement on Parliament dissolution soon.
DAP leaders lambast Umno over decision to hold early GE15

DAP leaders lambast Umno over decision to hold early GE15

Is Umno committing treason against Agong, asks sec-gen Loke.
5.7 magnitude earthquake hits North Sumatra

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits North Sumatra

MetMalaysia says tremors may have been felt in parts of Malaysia.
Thai court clears way for PM Prayuth's return from suspension

Thai court clears way for PM Prayuth's return from suspension

It says Prayuth has not exceeded the maximum eight years allowed in office.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, marking fourth in a week

North Korea fires ballistic missile, marking fourth in a week

Launch comes after South Korea's trilateral anti-submarine exercises. 
Police investigating claims of kidnappings in Johor Bahru

Police investigating claims of kidnappings in Johor Bahru

It advises the public not to be easily swayed by viral messages.

MACC chief says prevention, enforcement crucial in anti-graft battle

MACC chief says prevention, enforcement crucial in anti-graft battle

Education needed to mould a society that reject and hate corruption.
Umno accepts disciplinary board chairperson's resignation

Umno accepts disciplinary board chairperson's resignation

Party also sacks blogger Zaharin renowned for critical stance against leadership.
COMMENT | DAP’s obligation for principled dissent

COMMENT | DAP’s obligation for principled dissent

The debate over the passing of anti-hopping amendment in DAP’s constitution.
Covid-19 (Sept 30): 2,007 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Sept 30): 2,007 new cases, 5 deaths

Active cases down slightly compared to 14 days ago. 
Nord Stream gas 'sabotage': who's being blamed and why?

Nord Stream gas 'sabotage': who's being blamed and why?

There has been no direct finger-pointing, but strong hints are dropped.
Nobel Peace Prize could condemn Ukraine war or highlight climate change

Nobel Peace Prize could condemn Ukraine war or highlight climate change

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is high on the nominees' list.
Baltics say Ukrainian annexation mirrors their occupation story

Baltics say Ukrainian annexation mirrors their occupation story

They say Soviet Union similarly held sham elections before incorporation.
YOURSAY | GE15 this year, come rain or high water

YOURSAY | GE15 this year, come rain or high water

‘We should dump any party that undermines our democracy.’
Help to reduce your uric acid level with Ural!

Help to reduce your uric acid level with Ural!

High levels of uric acid in the body can potentially increase the risk of uric acid stones