Archive - 8 October 2022

Ronnie Liu expected to quit DAP

Ronnie Liu expected to quit DAP

The Sungai Pelek rep has been a member since the 80's.
Time to revamp military procurement process - Rafizi

Time to revamp military procurement process - Rafizi

PKR leader says ex-military officials and statesmen should be roped in.
S'pore recalls 2 more Mie Sedaap products over ethylene oxide

S'pore recalls 2 more Mie Sedaap products over ethylene oxide

The chemical is a pesticide used for agriculture, not food.
Harapan convention in Ipoh on Oct 29

Harapan convention in Ipoh on Oct 29

Convention to feature top leaders, election manifesto announcement, etc.
Population growth affects income per capita, not subsidies slash: Shahril

Population growth affects income per capita, not subsidies slash: Shahril

Umno info chief accuses PKR lawmaker Wong Chen of twisting numbers.
Muhyiddin wants PM to commit to dissolution date amid uncertainties

Muhyiddin wants PM to commit to dissolution date amid uncertainties

Bersatu president says this will give clarity to the nation.
Budget lacks continuity from previous allocations - women groups

Budget lacks continuity from previous allocations - women groups

Insufficient analysis on the impact of past initiatives, they say.
Proposed office closure will not cut ties with UNHCR - Saifuddin

Proposed office closure will not cut ties with UNHCR - Saifuddin

Foreign minister says UN refugee agency still relevant internationally.
MP: Will Budget 2023 see light of day amid dissolution speculation?

MP: Will Budget 2023 see light of day amid dissolution speculation?

Fresh budget will have to be tabled if Parliament dissolved.
MP SPEAKS | Something amiss about Ismail Sabri's cabinet

MP SPEAKS | Something amiss about Ismail Sabri's cabinet

Collective responsibility is central to cabinet’s function. 
Kedah disallows all open air concerts - exco

Kedah disallows all open air concerts - exco

Other programmes are fine like nasyid concerts, busking.
Choose BN to ensure that Budget 2023 is implemented - PM

Choose BN to ensure that Budget 2023 is implemented - PM

Ismail Sabri also warns people to not fall for opposition's promises.
Five Hong Kong teens sentenced in first security case involving minors

Five Hong Kong teens sentenced in first security case involving minors

They will serve up to three years in correctional facilities.
Moscow says truck explosion destroyed part of Russia-Crimea bridge

Moscow says truck explosion destroyed part of Russia-Crimea bridge

Ukrainian officials glee at it without claiming responsibility.
RM150 aid for all students 'not accurate', criticises Kuala Krai MP

RM150 aid for all students 'not accurate', criticises Kuala Krai MP

PAS man says aid should only be given to needy.
Hadi: PAS-ruled states will not go for early elections

Hadi: PAS-ruled states will not go for early elections

UPDATED 3.47PM | PAS and Harapan share similar concerns over floods. 
Fuel tank ablaze at bridge in Crimea -Russia's RIA

Fuel tank ablaze at bridge in Crimea -Russia's RIA

Cause of fire not mentioned by both nations.  
LETTER | Plus Malaysia Bhd is not equity owner of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd

LETTER | Plus Malaysia Bhd is not equity owner of Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd

Issuance and card's expiry not within Plus’ purview. 
Budget 2023: Important to revitalise private businesses - MEF

Budget 2023: Important to revitalise private businesses - MEF

Implement wage subsidies again if needed, Syed Hussain says.
Malaysia appointed AWGCC chair for 2022-2025

Malaysia appointed AWGCC chair for 2022-2025

Malaysia to lead the Asean climate change group. 
LETTER | Malaysia's O&G assets lost at South China Sea

LETTER | Malaysia's O&G assets lost at South China Sea

'Wake-up call for Malaysia to act aggressively now.'
'I don't want to go to Hell’ – Faizal on Parliament dissolution talks

'I don't want to go to Hell’ – Faizal on Parliament dissolution talks

I cannot reveal details of cabinet meetings, minister says. 
COMMENT | Floods affect the country way more than just voter turnout

COMMENT | Floods affect the country way more than just voter turnout

Why authorities are not finding permanent solution to flood problem? 
Zuraida officially appointed PBM president

Zuraida officially appointed PBM president

Decision at supreme council meeting last night, says sec-gen.
Govt will now manage refugees, MP says maybe 50-year transition

Govt will now manage refugees, MP says maybe 50-year transition

UNHCR blamed for attracting migrants to Malaysia, will be shuttered.
Vaccination remains S’pore’s primary line of defence in living with Covid-19

Vaccination remains S’pore’s primary line of defence in living with Covid-19

Bivalent vaccines will replace mRNA types for better protection. 
Tax exemption extension to boost electric vehicle sales

Tax exemption extension to boost electric vehicle sales

It would also enhance EV’s downstream industry. 
Thailand nursery attack: children slain while they slept

Thailand nursery attack: children slain while they slept

24 children aged 2 to 5 years were bedded down at evenly spaced spots.
Budget 2023 balances sustained domestic growth and fiscal prudence – Maybank

Budget 2023 balances sustained domestic growth and fiscal prudence – Maybank

It also addresses issues in combatting financial scams. 
In China, a European executive becomes an increasingly rare critical voice

In China, a European executive becomes an increasingly rare critical voice

Joerg Wuttke has become increasingly conspicuous for his outspokenness.
Puad: PAS not likely to work with Umno to face GE15

Puad: PAS not likely to work with Umno to face GE15

PAS and Bersatu’s joint petition to Agong proves it, he says. 
Defeats in Ukraine stoke crisis for Putin

Defeats in Ukraine stoke crisis for Putin

Much will depend on how Russia fares this winter.
State leaders laud Budget 2023

State leaders laud Budget 2023

The budget addresses people’s needs, they say. 
COMMENT | Political stability after GE15? Get real, people!

COMMENT | Political stability after GE15? Get real, people!

Expect factions in Umno to jostle for PM's post, including Najib.
Budget 2023 moves for homeownership will spur property market - groups

Budget 2023 moves for homeownership will spur property market - groups

Government must address hike in material prices and labour shortage too. 
Four telcos agree to take stakes in govt 5G agency

Four telcos agree to take stakes in govt 5G agency

Two major operators - Maxis Bhd and U Mobile - have dropped out.
IMF board approves US$1.3b in emergency funding for Ukraine

IMF board approves US$1.3b in emergency funding for Ukraine

It would help Ukraine get much-needed donor support, IMF says. 
Police deny removing Jho Low from Interpol red notice list

Police deny removing Jho Low from Interpol red notice list

It is investigating a Twitter account for spreading fake news.
Cuepacs hopes for timely implementation of budget initiatives for civil service

Cuepacs hopes for timely implementation of budget initiatives for civil service

'Follow the set timeline without any delay or bureaucratic process.'
YOURSAY | Budget 2023 – it’s raining money

YOURSAY | Budget 2023 – it’s raining money

‘It provides short-term relief but long-term pain.’
Covid-19 (Oct 7): 1,788 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 7): 1,788 new cases, 3 deaths

The number of active cases has gone down 5.5 percent compared to 14 days ago. 
Budget 2023 priorities in the wrong place - economists

Budget 2023 priorities in the wrong place - economists

Handouts questioned, possible corruption detected.