Archive - 3 October 2022

Dewan Rakyat passes two bills to give electricity autonomy to Sabah

Dewan Rakyat passes two bills to give electricity autonomy to Sabah

It's in line with govt's commitment to review MA63 - Takiyuddin.
‘Najib’s sentence loses deterrent value if allowed intermittent freedom’

‘Najib’s sentence loses deterrent value if allowed intermittent freedom’

This places Najib above the law compared to other convicts, says Manoharan.
PJD Link seeks public listing on Bursa Malaysia via reverse takeover

PJD Link seeks public listing on Bursa Malaysia via reverse takeover

The proposed acquisition is for indicative price of approximately RM922m.
PKR Youth to crowdfund ‘flood kits’ to prepare for monsoon season

PKR Youth to crowdfund ‘flood kits’ to prepare for monsoon season

It will include life jackets, whistles, waterproof bags, and flashlights, among others. 
GE15: Penang Harapan to discuss seat distribution on Oct 5

GE15: Penang Harapan to discuss seat distribution on Oct 5

It will involve all the Penang state seats, says Chow.
Indonesia stadium tragedy: What happened, death toll, and reaction

Indonesia stadium tragedy: What happened, death toll, and reaction

The incident has sparked outrage and grief.
PNB to add infrastructure assets in diversification drive

PNB to add infrastructure assets in diversification drive

It has the majority of its portfolio invested in public equities.
Sweden's Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Sweden's Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Medicine

It's for discoveries 'concerning genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution'.
Over 10pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir

Over 10pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir

This is due to logistics, family problems and negative attitude on education.
Honda Civic was registered under Shahrir Samad in 2013 - RTD officer

Honda Civic was registered under Shahrir Samad in 2013 - RTD officer

Witness says no information on ownership change to date.
Wanita Umno to develop database for election candidate selection

Wanita Umno to develop database for election candidate selection

Database will contain the performance and qualification of members.
Najib mulls legal action after Parliament no-go by Prison Dept

Najib mulls legal action after Parliament no-go by Prison Dept

UPDATED 6.49PM | Lawyer Shafee says authorities should not cite security as reason.
Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat

Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat

Bill seeks to levy millions in fines for improper waste dumping, open burning.
Factbox: How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

Factbox: How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

Thousands of people can propose names for the prize.
Drop in number of new Covid-19 cases, death last week - Health DG

Drop in number of new Covid-19 cases, death last week - Health DG

Number of new cases dropped 5.2pct to 12,291 from 12,963.
COMMENT | November flood: Strategies to prepare and mitigate it

COMMENT | November flood: Strategies to prepare and mitigate it

Malaysia is expected to experience floods worse than in December 2021.
5kg cooking oil price drops by RM2 beginning Saturday

5kg cooking oil price drops by RM2 beginning Saturday

It will be priced at RM31.50 from Oct 8 to Nov 7. 
Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to criminalise stalking, protect victims

Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to criminalise stalking, protect victims

PARLIAMENT | However, some lawmakers point out flaws that need fixing.
The passion of the opera

The passion of the opera

Xiekang Guat troupe keeps the tradition alive at Kau Ong Yah temple.
BNM: Economy not in crisis, growth trajectory remains positive

BNM: Economy not in crisis, growth trajectory remains positive

However, the country needs to reform to become an innovation-based economy.
Inflation task force told to hatch plan on egg supply

Inflation task force told to hatch plan on egg supply

MP wants subsidies for egg producers increased to tackle shortage. 
Ukrainian forces advance in south as Russia yields on second front

Ukrainian forces advance in south as Russia yields on second front

Kyiv has kept mum on battlefield gains in the area for now.
Kedah bans concerts that can lead to ‘immoral behaviour’ effective immediately

Kedah bans concerts that can lead to ‘immoral behaviour’ effective immediately

MB says activities that are good for health will be encouraged.
Govt will review income groups based on 2022 survey

Govt will review income groups based on 2022 survey

PARLIAMENT | New household income categories will improve policy-making, says Mustapa.
Don't hoard US dollar and worsen situation - BNM governor

Don't hoard US dollar and worsen situation - BNM governor

Top official says doing so will create new vulnerabilities.
Zahid: Members' sacking, suspension a collective decision by party leaders

Zahid: Members' sacking, suspension a collective decision by party leaders

Several party leaders have either been sacked or suspended recently.
Budget 2023: Orang Asli community needs better infrastructure facilities

Budget 2023: Orang Asli community needs better infrastructure facilities

One villager says they are hoping to have better roads.
Veteran RTM presenter Constance Haslam dies in France

Veteran RTM presenter Constance Haslam dies in France

She was a household name during the 70's to 80's.
'Don't be unduly worried over bad weather warning on US embassy website'

'Don't be unduly worried over bad weather warning on US embassy website'

MetMalaysia advises the public to be prepared for the weather change. 
Treasury sec-gen: No more selling assets to pay 1MDB debts after 2018

Treasury sec-gen: No more selling assets to pay 1MDB debts after 2018

PARLIAMENT | PAC highlights hasty land sale at inflated price to pay debts.
Weakening ringgit not reflecting state of economy - Bank Negara

Weakening ringgit not reflecting state of economy - Bank Negara

UPDATED 3.53PM | Governor says the labour market is healthy and the financial system resilient.
Shell to invest in second oil and gas project in a month

Shell to invest in second oil and gas project in a month

This comes after the war in Ukraine disrupted supplies and boosted prices. 
Minister assures Budget 2023 will be tabled Friday, amid dissolution rumours

Minister assures Budget 2023 will be tabled Friday, amid dissolution rumours

PARLIAMENT | It will be held as scheduled on Oct 7, says Wan Junaidi. 
PBM's latest recruits safe for now as anti-hopping law not yet in effect

PBM's latest recruits safe for now as anti-hopping law not yet in effect

Wan Junaidi assures law will be in effect before GE15.
Speaker rejects emergency motion on economic crisis, cites budget debate

Speaker rejects emergency motion on economic crisis, cites budget debate

PARLIAMENT | Anwar notes Budget 2023 debates will focus more on future spending.
Alleged Arab royal promised US$1.17b donation to Najib, claim letters

Alleged Arab royal promised US$1.17b donation to Najib, claim letters

1MDB TRIAL | Alleged royal said in letters that donations are not bribes.
Najib can attend Parliament if Prison Dept allows him to - speaker

Najib can attend Parliament if Prison Dept allows him to - speaker

PARLIAMENT | Hanipa asks speaker if Najib can be brought in handcuffs for 'all to see'. 
LCS contractor completes 94pct of detailed design - deputy minister

LCS contractor completes 94pct of detailed design - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Defence Ministry's focus is for BNS to complete detailed design phase.
Report: Agong abroad, not having audience with PM today

Report: Agong abroad, not having audience with PM today

This is despite former Umno division secretary's claim of an audience.
Brazil presidential race heads to runoff as Lula tops first round

Brazil presidential race heads to runoff as Lula tops first round

Bolsonaro outperforms polls, spoiling Lula's hopes of outright win. 
MACC concerned with rise of women perpetrators in corruption - Azam

MACC concerned with rise of women perpetrators in corruption - Azam

824 women arrested over graft from 2017 until August this year. 
Zahid: Muafakat restoration must be guided by original charter

Zahid: Muafakat restoration must be guided by original charter

Umno president says party has never abandoned ummah unity agenda.
LETTER | Why should I bother to vote in GE15?

LETTER | Why should I bother to vote in GE15?

General elections in Malaysia are very elitist.
LETTER | Channel eagerness to aid rakyat, not coerce us to vote

LETTER | Channel eagerness to aid rakyat, not coerce us to vote

Govt needs to explain urgency, detail how #undibanjir will be safely done. 
Govt seen pushing 'feel good' budget ahead of election

Govt seen pushing 'feel good' budget ahead of election

Economists expect govt to dole out goodies while holding back new taxes.
Muafakat or not? PAS to decide by this week

Muafakat or not? PAS to decide by this week

Takiyuddin says the party will study Umno's 'openness' to revive the pact.
LETTER | Time for laws to catch up with the digital economy

LETTER | Time for laws to catch up with the digital economy

The need to balance between information access and privacy is critical.
'Nak gantung, bagi mati' - Tajuddin not hung up on Umno suspension

'Nak gantung, bagi mati' - Tajuddin not hung up on Umno suspension

PARLIAMENT | MP quips he's still in Umno, party suspension not death sentence.
17 children among dead in Indonesian football stampede

17 children among dead in Indonesian football stampede

Authorities will investigate one of world's deadliest stadium disasters.
Perak PAS aims to field 20 candidates

Perak PAS aims to field 20 candidates

Bersatu will also field 20, while others are from the parties' supporters wing.
As GE15 looms, climate expert warns monsoon floods may be worse than 2021

As GE15 looms, climate expert warns monsoon floods may be worse than 2021

UPM scientist says best to hold polls after February next year. 
PM confident Budget 2023 will be supported by MPs

PM confident Budget 2023 will be supported by MPs

'If not passed, even salaries of govt employees cannot be paid.'
Pakistani hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread

Pakistani hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread

Many displaced by the floods suffer from malaria, diarrhoea.
Covid-19 (Oct 2): 1,360 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Oct 2): 1,360 new cases, 1 death

The number of hospitalised patients now below 1,000.
2022-10-03

2022-10-03

Oil jumps more than 3pct as Opec+ mulls cuts of up to 1 million bpd

Oil jumps more than 3pct as Opec+ mulls cuts of up to 1 million bpd

Oil prices have tumbled since June, with the Covid-19 lockdowns.
ISKL’s Scholarship Program for Malaysian students in forms 3 and 5 now open!

ISKL’s Scholarship Program for Malaysian students in forms 3 and 5 now open!

This year, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) Scholarship Program marks 20 years of providing life-changing scholarships to Malaysian students. Since 2002, recipients of ISKL’s two-year IB Diploma Programme Scholarships have experienced the benefits of undertaking the internationally recognized IB Diploma.
COMMENT | Ketuanan state is persecuting Tommy Thomas

COMMENT | Ketuanan state is persecuting Tommy Thomas

The system coming after ex-AG only cares for the elites.
Australia to rescue families of Islamic State fighters from Syria

Australia to rescue families of Islamic State fighters from Syria

Secret mission involves Australian women, children of dead or jailed IS fighters. 
Economic challenges, flood preparations main focus as Parliament resumes

Economic challenges, flood preparations main focus as Parliament resumes

MP Tajudin to question the PM on govt's course of action.
YOURSAY | Kleptocrats bent on exacting revenge on Tommy Thomas

YOURSAY | Kleptocrats bent on exacting revenge on Tommy Thomas

'If it is a fight the hordes are looking for, Thomas must be more than ready.'
Another ex-Malacca CM aims to wrest Hang Tuah Jaya from PKR

Another ex-Malacca CM aims to wrest Hang Tuah Jaya from PKR

Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik eyes comeback as Bersatu candidate.
Excitement builds as homeowners await their new homes at DK Impian

Excitement builds as homeowners await their new homes at DK Impian

DK Impian received its Certificate of Compliance and Completion (CCC) and is all set to hand over the keys to homebuyers 
Big GE15 win for GPS vital for stability, minister tells entrepreneurs

Big GE15 win for GPS vital for stability, minister tells entrepreneurs

Mahdzir says it will contribute to a better political situation.
Umno's deadline

Umno's deadline

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