Archive - 6 December 2022

Bumiputera population stands at 21.13m this year - DOSM

Bumiputera population stands at 21.13m this year - DOSM

Male population outnumbers female with 10.69m and 10.44m.  
S'gor speaker rebukes assemblypersons for late arrival

S'gor speaker rebukes assemblypersons for late arrival

Their tardiness prevents the completion of oral questions session, says Ng. 
RM600b funds: MACC opens investigation paper on alleged misappropriation

RM600b funds: MACC opens investigation paper on alleged misappropriation

This comes after PM said he would leave it to the investigation body to look into.
Johari confirms his name among Dewan Rakyat speaker candidates

Johari confirms his name among Dewan Rakyat speaker candidates

If chosen, ex-MP says he will fight for Parliament Services Act. 
Harapan's Padang Serai candidate optimistic due to last-minute support

Harapan's Padang Serai candidate optimistic due to last-minute support

'I see swing of voters my way after Warisan and BN withdrew from race.' 
Anwar sends condolences to Muhyiddin over brother's death

Anwar sends condolences to Muhyiddin over brother's death

Ex-Muar MP Abdul Aziz passed away at 9.50am today.
Fire breaks out at Finance Ministry HQ refuse room

Fire breaks out at Finance Ministry HQ refuse room

No injuries or losses have been reported. 
Flood mitigation projects: S'gor to check with Finance Ministry

Flood mitigation projects: S'gor to check with Finance Ministry

MB says it will find out status of RM4.7b funds previously approved for such projects. 
Padang Serai: BN-Harapan struggles with voters' confusion, PN confident of gains

Padang Serai: BN-Harapan struggles with voters' confusion, PN confident of gains

PN's campaign appears to be well received while BN-Harapan still finding rhythm. 
DAP accepts position of Islam, Malay rights enshrined in Constitution - Zahid

DAP accepts position of Islam, Malay rights enshrined in Constitution - Zahid

DAP guaranteed this during a meeting before forming new govt, reveals DPM. 

Religious minister to meet T'ganu ruler over syariah law on pregnancy - Nancy

Religious minister to meet T'ganu ruler over syariah law on pregnancy - Nancy

Nancy raises issues on enactment involving premarital pregnancy in cabinet meet. 
Mahathir's GTA to proceed with registration as party

Mahathir's GTA to proceed with registration as party

Sec-gen says it will continue to be a political platform as per the original plan.
1MDB: Najib's lawyers need a week to cross-examine his former banker

1MDB: Najib's lawyers need a week to cross-examine his former banker

Joanna Yu is set to take the witness stand tomorrow.
PN submits candidate for the position of Dewan Rakyat speaker

PN submits candidate for the position of Dewan Rakyat speaker

Cannot reveal who, but not me - ex-deputy speaker Rashid Hasnon.
Suaram: Sedition Act, CMA continue to record high number of probes, charges

Suaram: Sedition Act, CMA continue to record high number of probes, charges

Past govts under Muhyiddin, Ismail Sabri clamped down on free speech.
Mat Sabu: M’sia to import eggs for now to resolve supply shortage

Mat Sabu: M’sia to import eggs for now to resolve supply shortage

Agrobank will submit a proposal on how to help suppliers, he says. 
UN summit aims for global pact to protect nature

UN summit aims for global pact to protect nature

More than one million species are threatened with extinction. 
Terengganu open to discussion on holding state elections simultaneously

Terengganu open to discussion on holding state elections simultaneously

So far, we've only had casual discussions on this - MB Ahmad Samsuri.
At least seven killed in blast in north Afghanistan

At least seven killed in blast in north Afghanistan

Police are still searching for the culprit. 
Tuan Ibrahim is Pahang opposition leader

Tuan Ibrahim is Pahang opposition leader

Lepar assemblyperson Mohd Yazid Mohd Yunus also appointed chief whip.
Zafrul: I was in Abu Dhabi, not Qatar to watch World Cup

Zafrul: I was in Abu Dhabi, not Qatar to watch World Cup

Minister dubs claims regarding his absence from cabinet meeting 'fake news'.
NITORI opens its largest Malaysian store at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey on December 15

NITORI opens its largest Malaysian store at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey on December 15

Following the success of its first Southeast Asia stores in Malaysia and Singapore earlier this year, Japan’s largest furniture and household retail company, NITORI has announced a target of 3,000 stores by 2032 and sales of ¥3 trillion (US$ 26.3 billion), with overseas expansion being a vital part of the growth strategy.
S'gor govt to review plastic bag charge

S'gor govt to review plastic bag charge

Measure has been ineffective in reducing use of plastic bags.
Saifuddin to prioritise issue of children born to M'sian mothers overseas

Saifuddin to prioritise issue of children born to M'sian mothers overseas

We will consider all angles, including humanity, he says. 
Economy Ministry to work on enhancing revenue streams - Rafizi

Economy Ministry to work on enhancing revenue streams - Rafizi

Minister says M'sia cannot merely rely on natural resources, commodities.
M'sian couple in Forbes Asia’ 2022 Heroes of Philanthropy list

M'sian couple in Forbes Asia’ 2022 Heroes of Philanthropy list

The couple contributes to educational institutions. 
Looking after Indian welfare not my responsibility alone - Sivakumar

Looking after Indian welfare not my responsibility alone - Sivakumar

All ministers have collective responsibility to look after Indians.
COMMENT | CPTPP may affect nation’s sovereignty and policies

COMMENT | CPTPP may affect nation’s sovereignty and policies

Trade agreement restricts, among others, government’s effort to protect public welfare. 
Nothing wrong with direct tenders in emergencies - Tuan Ibrahim

Nothing wrong with direct tenders in emergencies - Tuan Ibrahim

Ex-minister says PM should know that they are not automatically improper.
Coalition agreement aims to ensure stable unity govt - Rafizi

Coalition agreement aims to ensure stable unity govt - Rafizi

The agreement is expected to be signed next week.
Anwar pays last respects to China's late ex-president Jiang Zemin

Anwar pays last respects to China's late ex-president Jiang Zemin

PM highlights Jiang's efforts in strengthening China's relation with M'sia during tenure.
Graphjet makes history as First Malaysian company to join World Economic Forum

Graphjet makes history as First Malaysian company to join World Economic Forum

NASDAQ-bound Graphjet Technology Sdn Bhd (“GTI” or “Graphjet Technology” “Group” or “Company”), the world’s first and only graphite and single-layer graphene producer by using innovative waste to super-material conversion, has announced that it has joined and partnered with the World Economic Forum (“WEF”).
Remember your 'black eye', Suaram tells PM on reforming police powers

Remember your 'black eye', Suaram tells PM on reforming police powers

Rights group takes aim at detention-without-trial laws in particular.
Restoring local council elections not our immediate focus, says Nga

Restoring local council elections not our immediate focus, says Nga

He lists seven main issues for his ministry to focus on.
Anwar's 'housekeeping list' since becoming PM

Anwar's 'housekeeping list' since becoming PM

Here's a rundown of issues Anwar has called for a review/probe so far. 
No intention to destroy Syed Mokhtar’s business empire - Anwar

No intention to destroy Syed Mokhtar’s business empire - Anwar

It’s about helping poor rice cultivators in Malaysia, he says. 

Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from the 4th series of Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022

Discover all suggestions and most popular debater from the 4th series of Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022

Youth Parliamentary Debathon discuss issues on mandatory voting.
Loke: Ongoing projects will continue, including ECRL

Loke: Ongoing projects will continue, including ECRL

UPDATED 1.34PM | Improving public transport and digitalisation of services priorities for new transport minister.
SRC RM42m suit: Najib fails to quash Mareva injunction

SRC RM42m suit: Najib fails to quash Mareva injunction

UPDATED 2.05PM | Court of Appeal rejects ex-PM’s bid to quash restraining order. 
Fuel runs short at S Korea petrol stations as union plans general strike

Fuel runs short at S Korea petrol stations as union plans general strike

Truckers' are on strike over a minimum pay programme.
Zahid's daughter now chairs listed firm, share price jumps

Zahid's daughter now chairs listed firm, share price jumps

Her husband, Saiful Nizam, is also now Jiankun International’s president. 
Philippines inflation at 14-year high, backs case for 50 bps rate hike

Philippines inflation at 14-year high, backs case for 50 bps rate hike

Inflation is even higher than forecast.
N Korea fires more artillery shells into sea in response to S Korea drills

N Korea fires more artillery shells into sea in response to S Korea drills

S Korean and US troops have been conducting live-fire drills near the border since Monday.
Indonesian Parliament ratifies criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Indonesian Parliament ratifies criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Critics say the new code is a huge step backward.
Russia deploys defence missile system on Kuril islands near Japan

Russia deploys defence missile system on Kuril islands near Japan

Both Russia and Japan lay claim to the islands. 
Meta may remove news from platform if US Congress passes media bill

Meta may remove news from platform if US Congress passes media bill

Lawmakers are considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
Adnoc, Petronas sign Abu Dhabi unconventional oil resources deal

Adnoc, Petronas sign Abu Dhabi unconventional oil resources deal

This is Petronas’ first investment in an Abu Dhabi concession. 
Fans lament end of Japan's brave run in World Cup

Fans lament end of Japan's brave run in World Cup

Japan loses to Croatia in a penalty shootout. 
PM has RM600b improprieties files, halts RM7b direct tender flood projects

PM has RM600b improprieties files, halts RM7b direct tender flood projects

Flood mitigation works were previously under purview of PAS-led ministry.
LETTER | Can bipartisanship still work in Malaysia?

LETTER | Can bipartisanship still work in Malaysia?

It is much needed only when the govt holds a weak majority.
LETTER | To improve civil service, remove politics and sack deadwood

LETTER | To improve civil service, remove politics and sack deadwood

Bar civil servants from being members of political parties too. 
LETTER | Unity remains an elusive dream

LETTER | Unity remains an elusive dream

Racial and religious narratives will be challenging for new govt to tackle.
COMMENT | Making Hadi opposition leader ought to stem the bilge

COMMENT | Making Hadi opposition leader ought to stem the bilge

This perennial spouter of nonsense will find the role puts a premium on sanity.
PN will not accept even a sen of gambling money - Muhyiddin

PN will not accept even a sen of gambling money - Muhyiddin

PM's claim that PN took funds for GE15 campaign 'a serious accusation'.
Anwar clocks in as finance minister

Anwar clocks in as finance minister

He was welcomed by senior Finance Ministry officials.
Umno AGM postponed to January

Umno AGM postponed to January

Sec-gen Ahmad Maslan says many delegates have plans for holiday season.
South Korea's luck runs out at World Cup as Brazil exposes gulf in class

South Korea's luck runs out at World Cup as Brazil exposes gulf in class

South Korea was knocked out with a 4-1 defeat.
MP SPEAKS | An Anti-Hatred Act to focus on rebuilding, healing the nation

MP SPEAKS | An Anti-Hatred Act to focus on rebuilding, healing the nation

Bigotry has no place in society.
Suatukala invites you to wedding banquet - retelling a Langkawi tale

Suatukala invites you to wedding banquet - retelling a Langkawi tale

The audience will be a part of the show as wedding guests.
Speed far above the limit and we'll take your car, Austria says

Speed far above the limit and we'll take your car, Austria says

New legislation changes will bring speeding offences closer to neighbour countries.
Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,576 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,576 new cases, 3 deaths

Key Covid-19 indicators continue to trend downwards.
YOURSAY | Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures

YOURSAY | Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures

'Tolerance for ambiguity is such a vital trait in uncertain times.'
COMMENT | And the winner is… Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

COMMENT | And the winner is… Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Is there another grand prize winner lurking in the shadows?

Defend and maintain unity govt to make Malaysia great - Zahid

Defend and maintain unity govt to make Malaysia great - Zahid

The 'grand coalition' will make ours a glorious nation, he adds.
Sivarraajh urges BN supporters to vote Harapan in Padang Serai

Sivarraajh urges BN supporters to vote Harapan in Padang Serai

Better to have straight fight against Perikatan Nasional, he says.
PN mulls legal action over 'gambling firm funding' insinuation

PN mulls legal action over 'gambling firm funding' insinuation

Prove your wild allegations, PAS sec-gen demands of PM Anwar.