Archive - 30 November 2022

TikTok summoned to explain ‘paid’ provocative posts

TikTok summoned to explain ‘paid’ provocative posts

MCMC and police monitoring the ‘provocative videos‘ closely. 
Negeri Sembilan state assembly passes Budget 2023

Negeri Sembilan state assembly passes Budget 2023

The state budget is worth over RM500 million. 
COMMENT | Without principles, we have already lost

COMMENT | Without principles, we have already lost

Abandoning principles for quick solutions will haunt us later. 

Form RCI to probe alleged RM500 bil leakage, Harapan leaders urge govt

Form RCI to probe alleged RM500 bil leakage, Harapan leaders urge govt

The expenditure did not go through Parliament, Sany claims. 
Ex-AG Thomas files defence against Sabah ministers’ suit – report

Ex-AG Thomas files defence against Sabah ministers’ suit – report

Thomas denies mishandling claims by alleged descendants of the Sulu sultanate.
Housewife social security scheme to be implemented tomorrow

Housewife social security scheme to be implemented tomorrow

Scheme to protect housewives against domestic accidents, invalidity, among others.
Sivarraajh intensifies Padang Serai campaign as BN dithers on walkover

Sivarraajh intensifies Padang Serai campaign as BN dithers on walkover

Candidate says coalition leadership has yet to decide on the matter.
PKR leader moots anti-hate speech law amid rising incendiary attacks

PKR leader moots anti-hate speech law amid rising incendiary attacks

No country became developed by engaging in hate speech, Lee says. 
Firm withdraws from representing Jho Low's mother in 1MDB suit

Firm withdraws from representing Jho Low's mother in 1MDB suit

Judge allows the application to withdraw by Valen, Oh & Partners.
May 2023 hearing of Azeez’s defamation appeal against Guan Eng

May 2023 hearing of Azeez’s defamation appeal against Guan Eng

Appeals court has many other cases pending, has to postpone Azeez's case.
Sources: PM wants representative cabinet, has limited options

Sources: PM wants representative cabinet, has limited options

Appointments purely PM's prerogative, says Amanah no 2.
KL city centre hit with flash floods after heavy rain

KL city centre hit with flash floods after heavy rain

Several major roads in the city centre are inundated.
Toll charges on Dash Expressway starts from 12.01am tomorrow

Toll charges on Dash Expressway starts from 12.01am tomorrow

Tolls will have to be paid at three plazas on the highway.
RON97 drops 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 drops 10 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

MOF says govt will continue to monitor the trends of global crude oil prices.
EU seeks tribunal to probe possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

EU seeks tribunal to probe possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

We’re trying to get broadest international support possible, EU president says. 
Political reality may save Harapan from fallout of making Zahid DPM

Political reality may save Harapan from fallout of making Zahid DPM

Selangor Harapan leaders says voters are aware of the compromises needed.
Suicide bomber attacks Pakistan police guarding polio vaccination team, kills 3

Suicide bomber attacks Pakistan police guarding polio vaccination team, kills 3

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.
Senior BN leaders told us to support PN at first - MCA deputy president

Senior BN leaders told us to support PN at first - MCA deputy president

Mah does not confirm if any MCA MPs signed SDs for PN.
Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

He dies due to leukaemia and multiple organ failure. 
Selangor Harapan ready to work with BN for state polls - MB

Selangor Harapan ready to work with BN for state polls - MB

Amirudin says state Harapan not 'greedy for power'.
Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from the 3rd series of Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022

Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from the 3rd series of Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022

Youth Parliamentary Debathon discuss issues on mandatory voting.
Umno leader: Appointing Zahid as DPM will strengthen govt

Umno leader: Appointing Zahid as DPM will strengthen govt

Umno president is key to the govt's formation, says Puad Zarkashi.
LETTER | Beyond behavioural problems: Understanding dementia

LETTER | Beyond behavioural problems: Understanding dementia

Stigma hampering progress in understanding those with dementia. 
Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Currently, the PM appoints five of the nine JAC members.
Caring for one heart to another through free heart treatments

Caring for one heart to another through free heart treatments

Marking the celebration of its 5th anniversary, CVSKL supported underprivileged patients through the CVSKL Foundation in waiving patients’ surgery

Continuous rain warning in 8 states until Dec 4

Continuous rain warning in 8 states until Dec 4

Many areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and others will be affected.
LETTER | Should Zahid be included in Anwar's cabinet?

LETTER | Should Zahid be included in Anwar's cabinet?

The risks seem to outweigh any potential benefits of doing so.
Drug abuse: Farid Kamil fined RM5,000

Drug abuse: Farid Kamil fined RM5,000

Court of Appeal sets aside his nine-month imprisonment sentence. 
Malay rulers want end to racist, religious incitement

Malay rulers want end to racist, religious incitement

UPDATED 4.30PM | They call on new govt to instil 'spirit of togetherness'. 
Anwar's cabinet expected to be named tomorrow

Anwar's cabinet expected to be named tomorrow

New cabinet is likely to be sworn in before Friday, says report.
Cops urged to probe audio clip on 'plot' to take down govt

Cops urged to probe audio clip on 'plot' to take down govt

Amanah member claims an MP was heard talking about a political coup. 
Suhakam lauds Sabah's temporary shelter for stateless children

Suhakam lauds Sabah's temporary shelter for stateless children

Children will be trained in basic living skills.
Court orders Pua, Yeo to pay Chew RM350k in defamation case

Court orders Pua, Yeo to pay Chew RM350k in defamation case

UPDATED 3.42PM | DAP leaders claim ex-MCA veep involved in land sold below market price. 
DPM post: Zahid unpopular but vital for Anwar’s political survival

DPM post: Zahid unpopular but vital for Anwar’s political survival

Without Zahid helming Umno, BN MPs may sway towards Muhyiddin later.  
At least three May 13 warning videos on TikTok are paid for

At least three May 13 warning videos on TikTok are paid for

However, TikTok is not able to determine if payments came from politicians.
'Only one exco post' - Tuan Ibrahim says Pahang BN offer 'unfair'

'Only one exco post' - Tuan Ibrahim says Pahang BN offer 'unfair'

'I was informed Pahang BN leadership refused to cooperate with PN.'
Anti-hopping law: Umno to amend party constitution next month

Anti-hopping law: Umno to amend party constitution next month

UPDATED 2.20PM | Provisions that comply with the law's requirements will be included - Khaled. 
Ex-PAS MP says Malay-Muslims 'dominate' govt, not DAP

Ex-PAS MP says Malay-Muslims 'dominate' govt, not DAP

Malay-Muslims in govt will protect Islam, says Khairuddin.
PN shadow cabinet in the works

PN shadow cabinet in the works

PN also wants to head parliamentary select committees, says PAS info chief. 
'Urgent recruitment' of Bangladeshis sees 30 new arrivals after 2 months

'Urgent recruitment' of Bangladeshis sees 30 new arrivals after 2 months

They are part of a one-off arrangement for 10,000 Bangladeshi workers to M'sia.
Fact-check: Most MPs in new govt are bumiputera Muslim

Fact-check: Most MPs in new govt are bumiputera Muslim

Some claim it's a Chinese-dominated govt, but numbers show otherwise.
Kelantan civil servants to get RM1,500 special aid

Kelantan civil servants to get RM1,500 special aid

It will be disbursed in January. 
2022-11-30

2022-11-30

Gakpo goes 3 for 3 as Dutch beat Qatar 2-0 to top Group A

Gakpo goes 3 for 3 as Dutch beat Qatar 2-0 to top Group A

Netherlands bring curtain down on World Cup hosts.
Tears, no fears for Senegal after advancing into knockout phase

Tears, no fears for Senegal after advancing into knockout phase

Senegal was without talismanic Sadio Mane.
LETTER | An open letter to DAP leadership

LETTER | An open letter to DAP leadership

Ensure that every Malaysian upholds the five pillars of Rukun Negara.
Fifa names first female refereeing trio for a men's World Cup

Fifa names first female refereeing trio for a men's World Cup

They will take charge of the Costa Rica-Germany Group E match.
Residensi Astrea Mont’Kiara topping out further strengthens UEM Sunrise’s presence in Mont’Kiara

Residensi Astrea Mont’Kiara topping out further strengthens UEM Sunrise’s presence in Mont’Kiara

UEM Sunrise’s Residensi Astrea Mont’Kiara contributes to the Mont’Kiara skyline, punctuated by its topping out ceremony today, further marking the Company’s presence in the international neighbourhood.
Voting at 18: When hope is driven by action

Voting at 18: When hope is driven by action

The Undi18 bill spearheaded this attempt for inclusivity and to dissolve archaic beliefs intertwined within the fabric of Malaysian society.
Emotional Koulibaly sends Senegal into World Cup last 16

Emotional Koulibaly sends Senegal into World Cup last 16

Ecuador's players were in tears on the final whistle.
Hadi denies PAS is extremist, confirms MCA, MIC support

Hadi denies PAS is extremist, confirms MCA, MIC support

He says the BN component parties signed SDs to support PN.
US defeat Iran in match overshadowed by political tension

US defeat Iran in match overshadowed by political tension

Security was beefed up during the match. 
England roar into last 16 as Rashford scores twice in 3-0 Wales rout

England roar into last 16 as Rashford scores twice in 3-0 Wales rout

England will face Group A runners-up Senegal on Sunday.
Anwar's LV loafers were a gift from Johor ruler

Anwar's LV loafers were a gift from Johor ruler

Ok to question, don't use slanderous narrative, PM says.
LFL: Using cops against PM's critics a 'slippery slope'

LFL: Using cops against PM's critics a 'slippery slope'

Rights group says the premier does not have a special status in law.
Even as S'pore lifts gay sex ban, LGBT families feel little has changed

Even as S'pore lifts gay sex ban, LGBT families feel little has changed

The move maintains an unfavourable status quo for children of gay couples. 
'Zahid betrayed Malays, should resign' - Johor Umno Youth leader

'Zahid betrayed Malays, should resign' - Johor Umno Youth leader

Syed Mohd also claims that Zahid is now seen as Anwar's 'donkey'.
COMMENT | Drawing the line on hate speech

COMMENT | Drawing the line on hate speech

The line that separates licit from illicit freedom is fraught but must be drawn.
Kelana Jaya line LRT service restored

Kelana Jaya line LRT service restored

Components were damaged due to lightning strike.
Japan awaits same-sex marriage ruling crucial to future LGBTQ rights

Japan awaits same-sex marriage ruling crucial to future LGBTQ rights

A court will decide today whether such marriages are constitutional.
Candlelight vigil in UM to protest Urumqi fire in China

Candlelight vigil in UM to protest Urumqi fire in China

About 100 people hold a memorial for victims of Urumqi fire in Xinjiang.
Twitter rolls back Covid misinformation policy

Twitter rolls back Covid misinformation policy

This comes after Twitter let go of almost half its staff.
Chinese astronauts ascend 'Celestial Palace' in historic space mission

Chinese astronauts ascend 'Celestial Palace' in historic space mission

This is the first in-orbit crew rotation in Chinese space history.
Covid-19 (Nov 29): 1,672 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 29): 1,672 new cases, 10 deaths

Active cases trending down while hospitalisations remain steady.
YOURSAY | Time for govt servants to clean house

YOURSAY | Time for govt servants to clean house

‘The civil service can make or break a government.’
Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies

Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies

The first big breakthrough in 30 years of Alzheimer’s research.
New cabinet soon? Anwar's audience with Agong sparks speculation

New cabinet soon? Anwar's audience with Agong sparks speculation

Cabinet team may be announced today, source claims. 
COMMENT | Don't play defence, fight smart

COMMENT | Don't play defence, fight smart

PAS is ramping up its attacks - Harapan shouldn’t take the bait.
China to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations for its elderly

China to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations for its elderly

It is to ease the unpopular ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions. 
Zahid DPM lobby

Zahid DPM lobby

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