Archive - 5 December 2022

Women Minister Nancy to focus on 2 new acts

Women Minister Nancy to focus on 2 new acts

Focus on Elderly Persons Act and Social Work Profession Act.
LGBT claims: PM Anwar hauls Perak PAS chief to court

LGBT claims: PM Anwar hauls Perak PAS chief to court

This over allegations by Razman that Anwar has LGBT agenda.
Minister goes incognito to try 'uncomfortable' LRT ride

Minister goes incognito to try 'uncomfortable' LRT ride

Loke wore a cap and face mask to disguise himself.
Parties in Anwar's govt to sign agreement soon - BN sec-gen

Parties in Anwar's govt to sign agreement soon - BN sec-gen

We have to take care of every party, says Zambry.
Senate chief wants UEC issue discussed immediately

Senate chief wants UEC issue discussed immediately

There is a lot of confusion, says Rais Yatim.
Sabah's Star quits PN, party president confirms

Sabah's Star quits PN, party president confirms

To be 'on the same page', says Star president Jeffrey Kitingan.
Afghan Taliban blame foreign Islamic State fighters for Pakistan Embassy attack

Afghan Taliban blame foreign Islamic State fighters for Pakistan Embassy attack

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the gun attack last Friday.
Poor rice farmers to get RM60m as PM shakes down Bernas, Syed Mokhtar

Poor rice farmers to get RM60m as PM shakes down Bernas, Syed Mokhtar

Anwar makes good on proposal 6 months ago for Bernas to share profits.
Tasik Chini: Orang Asli object to Pahang govt's special area plan

Tasik Chini: Orang Asli object to Pahang govt's special area plan

The area to be gazetted includes their villages and ancestry land.
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt Semeru eruption

Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt Semeru eruption

No casualties have been reported so far.
Report lodged against Kedah MB over 'unnatural govt' remark

Report lodged against Kedah MB over 'unnatural govt' remark

Sanusi used Malay term typically referring to homosexuality.
DAP continues to benefit even with fewer cabinet posts - PAS chief

DAP continues to benefit even with fewer cabinet posts - PAS chief

UPDATED 6.56PM | Hadi says this is despite DAP taking a backseat.
PAS to 'wait and see' over plans to form PN govt - Hadi

PAS to 'wait and see' over plans to form PN govt - Hadi

UPDATED 7.31PM | His party will first evaluate Anwar's leadership.
Call for more concession companies for Selangor road maintenance

Call for more concession companies for Selangor road maintenance

Monopoly results in company underperforming, rep says. 
Syed Saddiq denies backing PN after meeting Muhyiddin

Syed Saddiq denies backing PN after meeting Muhyiddin

I have been holding bipartisan engagements after GE14, he says.
Continuous heavy rain warning for Terengganu, Kelantan

Continuous heavy rain warning for Terengganu, Kelantan

Continuous rain expected from Dec 7 to 9.
Engagements to form Malaysian Media Council will continue - Fahmi

Engagements to form Malaysian Media Council will continue - Fahmi

UPDATED 8.12PM | This is about protecting media freedom, he says. 
Anwar: Cabinet salaries slashed 20pct until economy recovers

Anwar: Cabinet salaries slashed 20pct until economy recovers

UPDATED 6.33PM | PM denies taking salary as finance minister.
January verdict on reinstatement bid for ex-soldier who refused vaxx

January verdict on reinstatement bid for ex-soldier who refused vaxx

Wan Ramli argues he has the right to refuse the Covid jab.
Tapah Land Development Acquires 1,776.63 Acres In Perak

Tapah Land Development Acquires 1,776.63 Acres In Perak

Tapah Land Development Sdn Bhd has entered into 3  agreements to acquire 17 pieces of leasehold lands in the state of Perak. 
PM denies ordering cops to probe rivals, says criticism allowed

PM denies ordering cops to probe rivals, says criticism allowed

UPDATED 5.19PM | Anwar says Muhyiddin's claims of 115 MPs was before BN, GPS switched sides.
Govt to review 5G rollout, cites lack of tender

Govt to review 5G rollout, cites lack of tender

UPDATED 4.58PM | Putrajaya identified issues, Anwar says.
PM implies PN's campaign funds from gambling companies

PM implies PN's campaign funds from gambling companies

UPDATED 5.09PM | Anwar pans PN govt raising special draw frequency.
Steep rise in demand for eggs in Johor among reasons for shortage – Lee

Steep rise in demand for eggs in Johor among reasons for shortage – Lee

Demand from industries causing egg shortage in the state. 

ADUN SPEAKS | PAS a govt-in-waiting after major strides in GE15

ADUN SPEAKS | PAS a govt-in-waiting after major strides in GE15

Change in voting patterns for PAS all over the country.
LETTER | When real problems ignored, rightwing mentality rises

LETTER | When real problems ignored, rightwing mentality rises

Malaysia needs an economic programme that benefits the working class. 

Bring in foreign nurses to plug 'worst ever' shortage, govt urged

Bring in foreign nurses to plug 'worst ever' shortage, govt urged

Association says patient care suffers under the 'unprecedented' and 'acute' shortage.

PKNS has identified several locations for foreign worker dormitories

PKNS has identified several locations for foreign worker dormitories

Preliminary works at the sites have been carried out, Ng says. 
Johor govt proposes reviving MM2H to address residential overhang

Johor govt proposes reviving MM2H to address residential overhang

Exco says 80pct of residential overhang involved serviced apartments.
Anti-graft provision aims to stamp out corruption - Sri Ram

Anti-graft provision aims to stamp out corruption - Sri Ram

UPDATED 2.37PM | Prosecution attempts to adduce audio recording in regard to Najib’s 1MDB trial. 
Green Party wants new minister to act on S'gor forest quarries

Green Party wants new minister to act on S'gor forest quarries

The clearing of Bukit Lagong forest 'reflects badly on the new gov't.'

'Telur tak ada?' PM's double entendre to Mat Sabu at special cabinet meet

'Telur tak ada?' PM's double entendre to Mat Sabu at special cabinet meet

The exchange is caught in videos sent by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Religious affairs minister to focus on strengthening ummah unity

Religious affairs minister to focus on strengthening ummah unity

This is due to the current situation where there is a rift in society.
In poem, Pasir Gudang MP rues realpolitik

In poem, Pasir Gudang MP rues realpolitik

I’m embarrassed to talk about reformasi now, Hassan Karim says. 
Muhyiddin accuses govt of silencing dissent, denies RM600b 'theft'

Muhyiddin accuses govt of silencing dissent, denies RM600b 'theft'

What happened to promises of institutional reforms, he asks. 
Fadillah clocks in for duty as plantation and commodities minister

Fadillah clocks in for duty as plantation and commodities minister

The Petra Jaya MP is also one of two DPMs in the new cabinet.
PN MP warns ‘leftists’ lobbying govt to pull out of trade deal

PN MP warns ‘leftists’ lobbying govt to pull out of trade deal

Wan Saiful is concerned over calls to withdraw from CPTPP.
Zaliha open to advice, suggestions from ex-health ministers

Zaliha open to advice, suggestions from ex-health ministers

She is the first woman to serve as health minister in Malaysia. 
Syariah enactment on pregnancy in T'ganu cruel to women - think tank

Syariah enactment on pregnancy in T'ganu cruel to women - think tank

It may undermine the country's health system, says Galen Centre.
Anwar chairs special cabinet meeting

Anwar chairs special cabinet meeting

All ministers attend the meeting after clocking in at their respective ministries. 
COMMENT | Zahid as DPM necessary for stability, reforms

COMMENT | Zahid as DPM necessary for stability, reforms

We should hope for a stable govt that can last for five years.
Rafizi: Going after Azam Baki? That’s not what I meant

Rafizi: Going after Azam Baki? That’s not what I meant

I was talking about making enforcement agencies independent, he says. 
Defamation suit: DAP unreservedly apologises to ex-Malacca CM

Defamation suit: DAP unreservedly apologises to ex-Malacca CM

In the consent judgment, Rahim Thamby Chik is awarded RM180,000 in costs.
LETTER | When losers get rewarded despite being voted out

LETTER | When losers get rewarded despite being voted out

We must look out for one another instead of relying on politicians. 
SMEs picked up this year but at a slower pace

SMEs picked up this year but at a slower pace

Labour shortage and weakening ringgit slowing SMEs’ recovery process. 
Iran protesters call for strike, prosecutor says morality police shut down

Iran protesters call for strike, prosecutor says morality police shut down

Hundreds of people have been killed in the unrest.  
DPM Zahid starts work officially at Perdana Putra

DPM Zahid starts work officially at Perdana Putra

He now serves as DPM for the second time. 
'One match, one chance' - unfazed South Korea eye Brazil World Cup upset

'One match, one chance' - unfazed South Korea eye Brazil World Cup upset

'We're up against world-class players we are not intimidated.'


Elated England turns thoughts to fearsome France

Elated England turns thoughts to fearsome France

France and England have fantastic historic football rivalries.

'Miraculous' Croatia ready for similar-styled Japan

'Miraculous' Croatia ready for similar-styled Japan

'We have become a world football force,' says Croatia's coach.
Rafizi: PN backers should ask why Muhyiddin tried to 'steal' MPs

Rafizi: PN backers should ask why Muhyiddin tried to 'steal' MPs

Muhyiddin and Hadi rejected Agong’s unity govt idea, he says. 
Age gap no problem for France's deadly striking duo

Age gap no problem for France's deadly striking duo

Giroud brings experience while Mbappe's pace is explosive. 


‘Extraordinary situation’ required PM to helm Finance Ministry – Rafizi

‘Extraordinary situation’ required PM to helm Finance Ministry – Rafizi

Decision made so as to not upset any party, he says. 
Macron under fire over 'security guarantees' for Russia suggestion

Macron under fire over 'security guarantees' for Russia suggestion

World needs security guarantee from Russia instead, Ukrainian leader says. 
Blinken says U.S. to work with Israel, and support two state solution

Blinken says U.S. to work with Israel, and support two state solution

This comes after far-right Jewish leader Itamar Ben-Gvir becomes Israel’s security minister. 
Zelenskiy urges people to be strong as Ukraine races to restore power

Zelenskiy urges people to be strong as Ukraine races to restore power

We must avoid internal conflicts at this juncture, he says. 
Cost saving measures a step in the right direction – academicians

Cost saving measures a step in the right direction – academicians

This is will help Malaysia prepare for a looming recession next year. 
Over 20,000 new cancer patients detected annually - NCSM

Over 20,000 new cancer patients detected annually - NCSM

More new patients aged in their late 20s to early 30s.
Anthony Loke returns to familiar ground at Transport Ministry

Anthony Loke returns to familiar ground at Transport Ministry

The DAP politician is efficient and well-liked by many. 
Covid-19 (Dec 4): 1,502 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 4): 1,502 new cases, 3 deaths

Key indicators trending down, except for ICU cases.
Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob gets law degree at 72

Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob gets law degree at 72

'I have always been keen to further my studies', he says. 
Palestinians to remain steadfast in resisting Israeli occupation: Abbas

Palestinians to remain steadfast in resisting Israeli occupation: Abbas

'We will not surrender, we will be steadfast in resisting the occupation.'
YOURSAY | Should there be more Indian reps in the cabinet?

YOURSAY | Should there be more Indian reps in the cabinet?

‘Colour blindness should be the connective tissue binding this government. ‘
Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Gives Patients A New Lease On Life

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya Gives Patients A New Lease On Life

Daehan sets the gold standard of rehabilitation care in Malaysia. 

Saifuddin: Sivarraajh deserves a spot in govt

Saifuddin: Sivarraajh deserves a spot in govt

Sivarraajh now supports the Harapan candidate to win Padang Serai seat.
COMMENT | Anwar's cabinet of necessity

COMMENT | Anwar's cabinet of necessity

We are truly in uncharted territory here.
PN 'duit minyak' for votes woes

PN 'duit minyak' for votes woes

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