Archive - 4 October 2022

RM1m deposited into Shahrir's joint account with wife, witness tells court

RM1m deposited into Shahrir's joint account with wife, witness tells court

Ex-MP is accused of failing to declare the money to IRB.
All concerts in Kedah temporarily suspended - exco

All concerts in Kedah temporarily suspended - exco

This is following an announcement to stop concerts that invite 'unethical behaviour'.
GE15 can be ‘anytime now’, Umno leaders told

GE15 can be ‘anytime now’, Umno leaders told

PM tells party machinery to 'prepare for any eventuality'.
PAS free to use its own logo under BN’s banner – Zahid

PAS free to use its own logo under BN’s banner – Zahid

Umno leader made the pledge in another attempt to bring PAS aboard.
MySejahtera to be used as digital platform for public health - Khairy

MySejahtera to be used as digital platform for public health - Khairy

Minister says it's in accordance with PAC recommendations.
Statistics Department: Average monthly wages of employees up 3.5pct in 2021

Statistics Department: Average monthly wages of employees up 3.5pct in 2021

Hike attributed partly to post-Covid economic recovery.
KJ: Six bullying cases in MOH reported via new system

KJ: Six bullying cases in MOH reported via new system

Minister tells staffers to not hesitate in using the system to report.
‘YB Hee has answered’ - MB sidesteps poser on Bukit Lagong quarries

‘YB Hee has answered’ - MB sidesteps poser on Bukit Lagong quarries

Amirudin chairs two of the GLCs involved in the development.
PM: Time for dignity of national language to be elevated internationally

PM: Time for dignity of national language to be elevated internationally

Ismail Sabri says most world leaders choose to speak own language.
Zahid: I wanted PM to have audience with king yesterday

Zahid: I wanted PM to have audience with king yesterday

Umno president's quip follows a special party briefing today.
Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize

Sleuths of 'spooky' quantum science win Nobel physics prize

Scientists commended for advances in quantum mechanics.
Wan Junaidi: No PM has ever consulted cabinet on polls date

Wan Junaidi: No PM has ever consulted cabinet on polls date

Minister says matter was brought up in cabinet but no decision made.
Russia fines TikTok for 'LGBT propaganda', Twitch over Ukraine content

Russia fines TikTok for 'LGBT propaganda', Twitch over Ukraine content

Moscow has a long-running dispute with tech giants.
Philippine media groups demand protection after journalist's murder

Philippine media groups demand protection after journalist's murder

They say the murder in Manila shows the brazenness of the attackers.
Najib wanted to open account for US$100m Arab donation: Ex-AmBank MD

Najib wanted to open account for US$100m Arab donation: Ex-AmBank MD

Witness says he was told this when he met Najib in January 2011.
No reason to halt prosecutions against politicians, says lawyer

No reason to halt prosecutions against politicians, says lawyer

Everyone must be treated equally under rule of law - Salim Bashir.
Nestle revamps coffee sustainability plan as climate challenges mount

Nestle revamps coffee sustainability plan as climate challenges mount

Half the world's coffee plantations could become unproductive due to climate change.
Anti-hopping law to take effect tomorrow - Wan Junaidi

Anti-hopping law to take effect tomorrow - Wan Junaidi

To protect the rights of the nation’s rakyat, minister says.
EC extends polling time for GE15

EC extends polling time for GE15

This will give voters more time to cast their ballot.
Flood season polls could pose health risks to voters - doctors' group

Flood season polls could pose health risks to voters - doctors' group

Besides drowning and bodily harm, diseases could also spread.
Lawyers overwhelmed by requests to help Russians avoid fighting in Ukraine

Lawyers overwhelmed by requests to help Russians avoid fighting in Ukraine

Hundreds of thousands have fled to countries such as Kazakhstan, Georgia and Finland.
Bill debates not wasted if Parliament dissolves soon - Nazri

Bill debates not wasted if Parliament dissolves soon - Nazri

Don't waste time, enforce amendments soon, Mahfuz says.
After slow start, Pendatang races to meet crowdfunding target

After slow start, Pendatang races to meet crowdfunding target

Producers now also have enough to pay Indiegogo's fee, with change left.
Rafizi dredges claims of RM854m defence contract via direct tender

Rafizi dredges claims of RM854m defence contract via direct tender

Alleged interference by Zafrul, Ismail Sabri over artillery contract.
Umno holds special meeting involving 191 divisions

Umno holds special meeting involving 191 divisions

UPDATED 5.26PM | The meeting is also attended by Wanita, Youth, Puteri wing leaders. 
MetLife “Hacks” recruitment to hire top tech talent in Malaysia

MetLife “Hacks” recruitment to hire top tech talent in Malaysia

MetLife is hosting a virtual hackathon in October, as it seeks top tech talent to join one of the world’s largest insurance companies in one of its fastest growing regions.
Wasabih develops the largest Halal global business community

Wasabih develops the largest Halal global business community

Wasabih is developing the largest global Business Community for professionals to connect and businesses to grow in the Halal Economy
Govt 'stuck' due to 'CSR' over MySejahtera, PAC told

Govt 'stuck' due to 'CSR' over MySejahtera, PAC told

It was launched in April 2020 as a contact tracing application.
No disruption, financial activities remain smooth - Zafrul

No disruption, financial activities remain smooth - Zafrul

PARLIAMENT | Stock market has recorded a total net foreign investment of RM6.6 billion.
PN rejects GE being held this year

PN rejects GE being held this year

Govt should focus on inflation, rising prices, Muhyiddin says.
'No one can influence PM to advise Agong on Parliament dissolution'

'No one can influence PM to advise Agong on Parliament dissolution'

Ismail Sabri also downplays the royal audience as pre-cabinet briefings.
It ain't over till it's over: Ismail Sabri on PAS-Umno talks

It ain't over till it's over: Ismail Sabri on PAS-Umno talks

Umno's No 2 Mat Hasan will continue negotiations, PM says.
Actor Zul Ariffin fined RM30k for uploading lewd video clips

Actor Zul Ariffin fined RM30k for uploading lewd video clips

This is after he pleads guilty to improper use of network facilities.
CIMB Islamic supports MIHAS 2022 to expand the Halal market

CIMB Islamic supports MIHAS 2022 to expand the Halal market

Provides innovative solutions and services for SMEs looking to advance to the next level
Speculation rife Parliament will be dissolved before Budget

Speculation rife Parliament will be dissolved before Budget

This comes after Umno set a deadline for polls to be held this year.
Sara vs Kula: Dewan Rakyat showdown over migrant worker arrivals

Sara vs Kula: Dewan Rakyat showdown over migrant worker arrivals

Govt out of touch with reality on the ground, Kulasegaran claims.
Prosecution warns Najib’s lawyer Shafee over trial by media

Prosecution warns Najib’s lawyer Shafee over trial by media

The statement was an attack on prosecution, Sri Ram says.
MySejahtera report: CSR reason used to secure govt project - PAC

MySejahtera report: CSR reason used to secure govt project - PAC

UPDATED 1.42PM | Govt should take over application, PAC suggests.
Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit, say lawyers

Saudi prince has immunity in Khashoggi killing lawsuit, say lawyers

They argue this is due to the crown prince's appointment as PM.
IMF to consider $1.3b emergency funding for Ukraine on Friday

IMF to consider $1.3b emergency funding for Ukraine on Friday

IMF staff believe Ukraine can meet debt sustainability requirements.
Mahathir: Bersatu will pay for 'betraying' Harapan by losing in GE15

Mahathir: Bersatu will pay for 'betraying' Harapan by losing in GE15

Ex-PM also lambasts Umno for prioritising political expediency over people's welfare.
Klang MP demands EC to reveal 'flood GE15' plan

Klang MP demands EC to reveal 'flood GE15' plan

UPDATED 3.23PM | Over 100k voters may be affected - Charles.
N Korea conducts longest-range missile test yet over Japan

N Korea conducts longest-range missile test yet over Japan

It leads to a temporary suspension of train operations in northern Japan.
M'sia rescued 261 job scam victims in six months - minister

M'sia rescued 261 job scam victims in six months - minister

Highest number recorded in Cambodia, 139 workers came home.
Premier expects Putrajaya to agree to S'wak rep on IRB soon

Premier expects Putrajaya to agree to S'wak rep on IRB soon

Review of the annual financial grant for Sarawak is also being negotiated.
Indonesia probes one of world's deadliest soccer stampede

Indonesia probes one of world's deadliest soccer stampede

Dozens of Indonesian police were placed under investigation.
COMMENT | Najib makes a mockery of our prison system

COMMENT | Najib makes a mockery of our prison system

Yesterday, Najib upped the ante through his legal team.
PAS wants more time before GE, sees Harapan as main enemy

PAS wants more time before GE, sees Harapan as main enemy

Interest of nation and people come first - Abdul Hadi.
N Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover

N Korea fires missile over Japan, some residents warned to take cover

Japan did not take defence measures - missile fell into Pacific Ocean.
Right-wing wins in Brazil Congress show power of 'Bolsonarismo'

Right-wing wins in Brazil Congress show power of 'Bolsonarismo'

Highlighting enduring strength of conservative movement.
COMMENT | PM dances to strings of Umno puppet masters

COMMENT | PM dances to strings of Umno puppet masters

He is abusing power by ordering a probe on ex-AG Tommy Thomas.
Covid-19 (Oct 3): 1,244 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 3): 1,244 new cases, 5 deaths

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients under the 1,000 mark for third day.
Mustafa Sentop of Turkiye arrives in Malaysia for official visit

Mustafa Sentop of Turkiye arrives in Malaysia for official visit

Sentop is the speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye.
YOURSAY | The problem with MACC is you, Azam

YOURSAY | The problem with MACC is you, Azam

'There may be crooks in Parliament, but at least there will be accountability.'
Maszlee on his rapid rise in PKR and multiculturalism

Maszlee on his rapid rise in PKR and multiculturalism

PKR members want to rejuvenate party, says the newly elected party leader. 
Dewan Rakyat to discuss measures to rescue Malaysians from job scams

Dewan Rakyat to discuss measures to rescue Malaysians from job scams

Employment scam syndicates are cheating and kidnapping Malaysians.
Fisherman missing for 14 hours found clinging to plastic barrel

Fisherman missing for 14 hours found clinging to plastic barrel

The victim is believed to have fallen from his boat.
COMMENT | Marching on in the next decade

COMMENT | Marching on in the next decade

For a major paradigm shift, Malaysians need to know and want better.
Toddler dies after alleged abuse by father's friend, foreign maid

Toddler dies after alleged abuse by father's friend, foreign maid

The suspects have been arrested, says Johor police chief.