Archive - 5 October 2022

Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to Environmental Quality Act 1974

Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to Environmental Quality Act 1974

It will allow polluters to be fined up to RM10 million. 
Shahrir never declared income above RM1 mil from 2013-2018 – witness

Shahrir never declared income above RM1 mil from 2013-2018 – witness

All income and profit received apart from employment must be reported. 
Apex court rejects bail bid by contractor facing migrant smuggling charges

Apex court rejects bail bid by contractor facing migrant smuggling charges

Section 13 of Sosma is constitutional, court rules. 
'Let rakyat be angry' - Saravanan tells Harapan over holding GE15 during flood

'Let rakyat be angry' - Saravanan tells Harapan over holding GE15 during flood

He accuses Rafizi Ramli of concocting ‘election during flood' narrative. 
Tuan Ibrahim: Umno’s ‘three conditions’ not in formal statement

Tuan Ibrahim: Umno’s ‘three conditions’ not in formal statement

Zahid, however, said the conditions were conveyed to PAS president. 
PAS has plan B in case ummah unity does not work - Tuan Ibrahim

PAS has plan B in case ummah unity does not work - Tuan Ibrahim

The minister, however, did not elaborate on it. 
'Hard to predict weather for elections': Sec-gen's poem rues of climate change

'Hard to predict weather for elections': Sec-gen's poem rues of climate change

He blames mankind for climate disasters affecting the world. 
‘Wait and see’ - Guan Eng on Saravanan’s migrant worker promises

‘Wait and see’ - Guan Eng on Saravanan’s migrant worker promises

Acute manpower shortage affecting economic recovery, he says. 
Harapan moots equal constituency allocation via shadow budget

Harapan moots equal constituency allocation via shadow budget

UPDATED 10.22PM | The measure should be included in Parliamentary Services Bill. 
Umno source: Zahid hinted PM will meet Agong on Friday

Umno source: Zahid hinted PM will meet Agong on Friday

Budget 2023 may be postponed if Parliament dissolved, source says. 
DOE denies claim of PSR project's difficulty in getting EIA approval

DOE denies claim of PSR project's difficulty in getting EIA approval

'The new EIA report is being assessed.'
HR 5.0 | Elevating Human Capital Investments

HR 5.0 | Elevating Human Capital Investments

Harapan-ruled states to sit out of GE15 if Parliament dissolved soon

Harapan-ruled states to sit out of GE15 if Parliament dissolved soon

UPDATED 7:38PM | The states are Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Jailed Najib seeks court's permission to attend Parliament

Jailed Najib seeks court's permission to attend Parliament

Application is also filed to let Pekan MP serve his constituents.
RM196m is ceiling price for MySejahtera - KJ

RM196m is ceiling price for MySejahtera - KJ

It is set by the Finance Ministry, says the health minister.
'If we had RM9k, why would my son go to work in Cambodia?'

'If we had RM9k, why would my son go to work in Cambodia?'

Why charge so much, NGO asks Malaysian embassy in Cambodia. 
'I don't know about it' - Selangor PAS chief on souring ties with Bersatu claims

'I don't know about it' - Selangor PAS chief on souring ties with Bersatu claims

UPDATED 7.45PM | Yunus says he will attend a function with Muhyiddin later today. 
After Russian retreat, Putin formally annexes 15pct of Ukraine

After Russian retreat, Putin formally annexes 15pct of Ukraine

Russia declares the annexations after holding referendums in occupied areas.
LETTER | Lack of financial literacy - a critical concern

LETTER | Lack of financial literacy - a critical concern

Over 290k bankrupt, mostly below 45.
Cabinet ratifies trans-Pacific trade pact

Cabinet ratifies trans-Pacific trade pact

The pact removes 95pct of tariffs between its 11 members.
No cash withdrawn from Najib’s two accounts: Banker

No cash withdrawn from Najib’s two accounts: Banker

Bank accounts linked to RM2.28b corruption case.
Yii: Consensus reached with Khairy on GEG amendments

Yii: Consensus reached with Khairy on GEG amendments

Evaluate if the law improves prevalence of smoking, MP says.
Journalists: No one in M'sia asking China for Jho Low despite earlier reports

Journalists: No one in M'sia asking China for Jho Low despite earlier reports

'He is too connected to too many powerful people in Malaysia.'
New bill to prevent abuse of power by trade unions - minister

New bill to prevent abuse of power by trade unions - minister

New offences include crimes against the state and terrorism.
S Korea, US fire missiles into sea to protest 'reckless' N Korea test

S Korea, US fire missiles into sea to protest 'reckless' N Korea test

They also stage a bombing drill with fighter jets in the Yellow Sea.
'Jho Low's name not viewable on Interpol as his crime's not life-threatening'

'Jho Low's name not viewable on Interpol as his crime's not life-threatening'

Senior cop explains mechanism behind Interpol's red notice listing.

Group wants Whistleblower Act improved, override OSA

Group wants Whistleblower Act improved, override OSA

'Journalists, civil society organisations should be covered under act.'
Nov 14 for case management of Rosmah’s appeal in solar case

Nov 14 for case management of Rosmah’s appeal in solar case

Lawyer also wants Rosmah's appeal to disqualify judge to be heard first.
Singapore may tighten monetary policy as price pressures persist

Singapore may tighten monetary policy as price pressures persist

All 16 economists polled forecast policy tightening.
US to give Ukraine more rocket launchers, Biden tells Zelenskiy

US to give Ukraine more rocket launchers, Biden tells Zelenskiy

Moscow warns such a move risks a direct military clash.
Fan loses wife, two daughters in Indonesian stadium stampede

Fan loses wife, two daughters in Indonesian stadium stampede

Authorities have put the latest death toll at 131.
400 websites with paedophilia, child pornography content blocked as of Aug

400 websites with paedophilia, child pornography content blocked as of Aug

It's a result of cooperation between ministry, police and MCMC.
Pahang budget 2023 will still be tabled Friday - MB

Pahang budget 2023 will still be tabled Friday - MB

Wan Rosdy says state assembly dissolution not discussed yet.
Borneo MPs mull forming caucus to put pressure on Putrajaya

Borneo MPs mull forming caucus to put pressure on Putrajaya

Forming a platform for political cooperation on MA63 matters.
Jho Low in car convoy to Najib’s house: Ex-AmBank MD

Jho Low in car convoy to Najib’s house: Ex-AmBank MD

UPDATED 1.47PM | Witness testifies he was there to get Najib’s signature to open an account.
Shafee apologises to court but insists media statement is accurate

Shafee apologises to court but insists media statement is accurate

This comes after the prosecution warned the lawyer over trial by media.

Months after minimum wage enforcement, many still not getting it - PSM

Months after minimum wage enforcement, many still not getting it - PSM

'Poor contract workers don't voice out as they fear retaliation.'
Speaker rejects 17 private member’s bills on overseas-born children

Speaker rejects 17 private member’s bills on overseas-born children

 Azalina says the select committee is willing to seek an audience with Agong.

Hunt for Jho Low: Cops prefer red notice to offering reward

Hunt for Jho Low: Cops prefer red notice to offering reward

Home minister says red notice involves inter-jurisdictional cooperation and intelligence sharing.
Armed forces personnel suspected of piracy in Sabah

Armed forces personnel suspected of piracy in Sabah

Incidents occurred near Pulau Siamil and on Bum Bum island.
IRB and Najib's daughter 'resolve' RM10.3m tax suit

IRB and Najib's daughter 'resolve' RM10.3m tax suit

UPDATED 12.27PM | Tax authority withdraws appeal against court decision.
'Go with ideas and principles, don't bash religion and race'

'Go with ideas and principles, don't bash religion and race'

There's a lot we can do to fix Malaysia, argues PKR senator Fadhlina Sidek.
Umno leader: Forget Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin, choose BN

Umno leader: Forget Mahathir, Anwar and Muhyiddin, choose BN

‘Trio is the root cause of the country's political uncertainty.’
LETTER | Pets do not abandon their owners

LETTER | Pets do not abandon their owners

Take animal welfare seriously and create laws that can protect our animals.
Breast Cancer - Early Detection and Screening by Dr Ahmad Muhsin Mohammad Nor, Consultant General Surgeon

Breast Cancer - Early Detection and Screening by Dr Ahmad Muhsin Mohammad Nor, Consultant General Surgeon

Consultant:  Dr Ahmad Muhsin Mohammad Nor, Consultant General Surgeon
PPIM: It's a matter of principle, not 'mere 5 sen'

PPIM: It's a matter of principle, not 'mere 5 sen'

‘Customers have the right to get change no matter how small.’
MP SPEAKS | Budget 2023 should be tabled, debated and passed

MP SPEAKS | Budget 2023 should be tabled, debated and passed

This move by Parliament will assure investors and stabilise our economy.
Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained

Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained

Russia and US have enough firepower to destroy the world many times over.
EU approves phone charger reform, forcing Apple to adapt

EU approves phone charger reform, forcing Apple to adapt

Tech giant must change its charging ports to support USB-C.
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Budget 2023 has to be retabled if Parliament is dissolved

Budget 2023 has to be retabled if Parliament is dissolved

An analyst however believes talks about tabling Budget are just 'red herring'.
PKR Women’s chief: Fresh faces, new approach in coming GE

PKR Women’s chief: Fresh faces, new approach in coming GE

Be humble, appeal for rakyat's support after betrayal, Fadhlina says.
Covid-19 (Oct 4): 1,483 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 4): 1,483 new cases, 5 deaths

Hospitalisation numbers remain below 1,000.
Zahid says PAS likely to side with BN - sources

Zahid says PAS likely to side with BN - sources

PAS has been given an ultimatum to choose between BN and PN.
YOURSAY | GE15: Umno, be careful what you wish for

YOURSAY | GE15: Umno, be careful what you wish for

‘Cabinet is collectively responsible for Parliament dissolution, not PM.’
Works Ministry denies report Malaysia has the world's worst roads

Works Ministry denies report Malaysia has the world's worst roads

It quotes another report: Our road quality among world's 21 best.
After months of waiting, family and lawyer want answers on Vinosiny's death

After months of waiting, family and lawyer want answers on Vinosiny's death

There has been no progress since father's statement was taken in June.
Continuous heavy rain causes several floods in Ipoh

Continuous heavy rain causes several floods in Ipoh

Authorities say no victims need evacuation so far.
Grim winter looms as wartime Ukraine braces for infrastructure attacks

Grim winter looms as wartime Ukraine braces for infrastructure attacks

The Russian invasion has left vital heating for homes damaged.
Najib's Parliament Time

Najib's Parliament Time

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