Archive - 7 October 2022

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Budget will benefit all Malaysians, says Wee Ka Siong.

Many MPs even shouted 'dissolve' after Zafrul's presentation.

'It's a step in the right direction towards reforms,' says MMA president.

Teo specialises in transporting rhino horn, ivory, pangolins.

Subsidies, social assistance actually drops 28pct, Wong says.

Payments to civil servants, pensioners increase every year, minister says.

This is to encourage more women to return to work, Zafrul says.

UPDATED 9.07PM | 'This will depend on the country's economy next year.'

This won't defeat purpose of preparing current one, minister says.

She suffered from multiple organ failure caused by cerebral hypoxia.

Most of the children, aged two to five, were slashed to death.

Human rights and political freedom are part of peace. 

Companies aim to reduce labour reliance, but tech needs to be proven.

Group wants MACC to probe Selangor state govt.

Long-term strategy for climate change, Zafrul says.

WHO reportedly found unacceptable levels of certain chemicals in the medicine.

Research so far shows it is not because of weakened immunity.

Claims of involvement in SPH artillery procurement are slander, he says. 

UPDATED 6.54PM | RM2.5K includes RM100 special raise.

This is 78.2pct of the RM110b fund.

Govt to build more care centres for the elderly.

Meanwhile, external debt increased to RM1.128 trillion.

The law will make Malaysia’s fiscal policy formulation meet global standards. 

Federal government debt increased from 70.6pct to 72.4pct.

This is despite global headwinds, Zafrul says.

Out of 401 reported missing in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, 273 people are now ready rescued

UPDATED 7.09PM | RM777m allocated for the programme.

UPDATED 6.47PM | Households with 5 children or more will benefit.

UPDATED 7.12PM | Govt also raised limit for voluntary EPF contributions.

UPDATED 7.33PM | e-Pemula initiative for youth will also be continued.

Cabinet met for two hours in Putrajaya.

The decision was based on the forecast of bad weather. 

The budget totals RM372.3b but what's behind that figure?

The education and health ministries are the biggest recipients.

Appeals court finds 'public interest' justification untenable, police have 14 days.

Speculation is rife that GE15 will be called soon. 

Budget 2023 expected to continue country’s recovery momentum.

They seem to have no confidence on PM, he claims. 

These include periodic reviews submitted directly to Unesco.

'Be careful of these irresponsible people (Harapan).'

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Initial Hygiene Malaysia has launched an exciting campaign that’s focused on hand hygiene, in conjunction with Global Hand Washing Day which is on the 15th of October 2022.

Raja Bahrin wants to know position of special envoy to Middle East.

Veterans group also demands Hisham reveal if he knew about it. 

Association has no locus standi on the matter, court says. 

Strike a balance of academic, socioeconomic and student diversity considerations. 

'I will still actively pursue my struggle for a better Malaysia.'

Nine months left until Parliament expires, polls timing now irrelevant.

Private Member's Bill can be tabled and adopted by government.

It's mostly due to difficulty in securing ferry tickets, it says.

Don't be fooled by a feel-good budget. 

He urges constitutional experts to address the matter. 

Additional training vital in light of imminent monsoon season.

This is amid speculation Federal Reserve may raise rates again. 

Former Felda chairperson convicted of graft, sentenced to 6 years' jail, fine.

It is not clear whether the ruling party congress from Oct 16 will shed any light on this.

Batu Sapi, Gerik and Bugaya were under emergency to avoid by-elections during pandemic.

They include police officers and organisers.

He is ‘trying to figure out’ solutions to Russia’s threats. 

An ex-policeman bursts into a daycare centre killing 23 children aged 2 to 5.

Pyongyang calls missile launch ‘counter-measure’ to US-South Korea drills. 

UN Human Rights Council voted 19-17 to reject debate, 11 abstained.

Alternative dispute resolution and judiciary complement each other, she says. 

Voting is the last thing on people's minds during flood disasters. 

Pest control has come a long way, but what’s the history of it, and how old exactly is pest control? Some said pest control is as old as agriculture, which makes sense, there’s a need for pest control as there are crops, grains, and other food sources.

Number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients has been below 1,000 for 6 days.

Annie Ernaux writes in a frank, direct style about class and how she had struggled.

‘The die has been cast and the elections are about to be called.’

It conducted detailed probe into exam process, academic staff and witnesses.

Programmes are to spread awareness of electoral system for young voters. 

Police open investigation paper over the report published yesterday. 

Ex-minister's money laundering trial over RM1m from Najib continues.

Such products now categorised as 'non-poison', making them more accessible.

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