Archive - 7 December 2022

PM’s Dept denies Ismail Sabri's appointment as Petronas chairperson

PM’s Dept denies Ismail Sabri's appointment as Petronas chairperson

Don’t spread unverified information, it says. 
MIC will not accept any deputy minister post

MIC will not accept any deputy minister post

Decision was made by party’s central working committee, Rajasekaran says. 
DID issues flood preparedness notice for five states

DID issues flood preparedness notice for five states

Agency urges residents to be prepared for any eventualities. 
Bersatu man accuses Saifuddin of meddling in 'RM600b' probe

Bersatu man accuses Saifuddin of meddling in 'RM600b' probe

This is political interference in police work, Afif claims. 
Hamzah, Takiyuddin frontrunners for opposition leader job – source

Hamzah, Takiyuddin frontrunners for opposition leader job – source

PN needs someone ‘aggressive’ to take on Anwar, source says. 
PM seeks apology from Muhyiddin over RM15m allegation

PM seeks apology from Muhyiddin over RM15m allegation

Letter of demand sent to ex-premier, Anwar’s counsel says. 

Fahmi: Govt looking into regulating incendiary online content

Fahmi: Govt looking into regulating incendiary online content

Government trying to balance regulating provocative content while protecting free speech. 
Arts and Culture Dept to be moved to new ministry – Fahmi

Arts and Culture Dept to be moved to new ministry – Fahmi

UPDATED 8.26PM | He denies it will be merged with his ministry. 

COMMENT | As PM and finance minister, Anwar can wield good governance

COMMENT | As PM and finance minister, Anwar can wield good governance

It can further manifest the new Malaysia and stop treasury leakages.
Negeri Sembilan MB wants state DID to investigate frequent flash floods

Negeri Sembilan MB wants state DID to investigate frequent flash floods

'It must also look at the various needs to avoid floods.'
LIVE | Sofee accepts defeat, berates PN for using race card

LIVE | Sofee accepts defeat, berates PN for using race card

He hopes government will rectify the 'cancerous problem'. 
Aminuddin: 6 states 'unofficially' agree to dissolve legislatures simultaneously

Aminuddin: 6 states 'unofficially' agree to dissolve legislatures simultaneously

N Sembilan MB says holding polls at the same time will save money.
Cops question USM students for attending Fahmi Reza’s tutorial

Cops question USM students for attending Fahmi Reza’s tutorial

It was totally unnecessary, their lawyer says. 
PAS ulama: Why no probe on Harapan receiving ‘foreign funding’ claim?

PAS ulama: Why no probe on Harapan receiving ‘foreign funding’ claim?

In response to accusation PN received funds from gambling companies.
Azalina initiates first step in separating AGC, public prosecutor

Azalina initiates first step in separating AGC, public prosecutor

PMD's legal affairs division has met AGC on feasibility of the move.
Fact-check: Fake account behind UEC recognition post by 'Anwar'

Fact-check: Fake account behind UEC recognition post by 'Anwar'

Don’t share posts if unsure of their veracity, PM’s Department says. 
Padang Serai voters excited to finally cast ballots

Padang Serai voters excited to finally cast ballots

Some feel disappointed with polling delay during GE15.
Police investigating Selangor PAS Youth chief on his mass protest threat

Police investigating Selangor PAS Youth chief on his mass protest threat

Sukri threatened the protest if police probe PAS chief Hadi.
Economy to remain resilient against 'wall of worry' next year - MIDF

Economy to remain resilient against 'wall of worry' next year - MIDF

This is with the support of robust domestic demand.
Najib’s 1MDB trial postponed to tomorrow

Najib’s 1MDB trial postponed to tomorrow

Lead prosecutors and defence lawyers all attending Federal Court proceedings.
Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in US twin births - study suggests

Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in US twin births - study suggests

The twin birth rate dropped 3pct between 2019 and 2020.
Wan Fayhsal: PN will not disclose election funding

Wan Fayhsal: PN will not disclose election funding

UPDATED 4.24PM | This is amid allegations that gambling firms partially funded its GE15 campaign.
Families of Sosma detainees urge Anwar govt to repeal, stop using law

Families of Sosma detainees urge Anwar govt to repeal, stop using law

They decry the detention of 34 individuals, some up to 6 months.
Candidates with highest votes will be declared winners despite withdrawal

Candidates with highest votes will be declared winners despite withdrawal

They are only allowed to withdraw during nomination process, says EC chief.
Celebrity preacher charged again with sexually assaulting teens

Celebrity preacher charged again with sexually assaulting teens

PU Azman is ordered to not disturb the victims and their families.
Voter’s legal action over being barred from Johor polls dismissed

Voter’s legal action over being barred from Johor polls dismissed

UPDATED 5.50PM | Issue at contention is whether EC officers acted in accordance with the law.
Start behaving like PM, not opposition leader - Muhyiddin's ex-aide tells Anwar

Start behaving like PM, not opposition leader - Muhyiddin's ex-aide tells Anwar

Marzuki also wants Anwar to stop 'witch hunting'. 
Anwar meets Bilal Erdogan

Anwar meets Bilal Erdogan

Bilal is the second son of Turkiye president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Twitter post on UEC is fake - PM's Dept

Twitter post on UEC is fake - PM's Dept

It says the fake information was posted on an imitation Twitter account. 
Policies, not more Indian ministers will make a difference - business group

Policies, not more Indian ministers will make a difference - business group

Results of previous ministers’ representation speak for themselves, says Nivas Ragavan. 
COMMENT | Beating intolerance needs a society for humans, not profit

COMMENT | Beating intolerance needs a society for humans, not profit

Perhaps the tediousness of daily life robbed us of social interactions.
MB's aide to Muhyiddin: Anwar paid RM1 as S'gor economic adviser

MB's aide to Muhyiddin: Anwar paid RM1 as S'gor economic adviser

This is to refute claim that Anwar was once paid RM15 million.

MP SPEAKS | New Environment Ministry has the right structure

MP SPEAKS | New Environment Ministry has the right structure

It is a big step towards holistic environmental governance.
Tourists from Thailand can now make DuitNow QR payments in Malaysia via Boost

Tourists from Thailand can now make DuitNow QR payments in Malaysia via Boost

First phase of roll out will be for tourists from Thailand, with Indonesia and Singapore in the pipeline 

63pct voter turnout for Padang Serai, 54pct for Tioman as of 4pm

63pct voter turnout for Padang Serai, 54pct for Tioman as of 4pm

EC provides the figures in its hourly turnout updates.
Indonesia police station blast kills one, injures several

Indonesia police station blast kills one, injures several

This comes shortly after a man with a knife entered the building.
Ukraine appears to show ability to strike far inside Russia

Ukraine appears to show ability to strike far inside Russia

Three attacks far within Russia had been carried out within two days.
Cooking oil: Govt looking at two-tier pricing, coupon system for B40, SMEs

Cooking oil: Govt looking at two-tier pricing, coupon system for B40, SMEs

Salahuddin says the matter will be discussed in a meeting next week. 
Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince

Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince

President Biden has granted him immunity.
KINIGUIDE | What is the CPTPP trade deal and why is it problematic to some?

KINIGUIDE | What is the CPTPP trade deal and why is it problematic to some?

The deal which replaces TPPA came into force in M'sia on Nov 30.
US to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

US to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

 This is amid shared concerns about China.
LETTER | Open letter to foreign minister

LETTER | Open letter to foreign minister

We need wise, futuristic and strategic adaptation to reorient our approach.
LETTER | End period poverty in Malaysia

LETTER | End period poverty in Malaysia

Other states should follow Selangor's lead in providing free pads.
Spain in mourning, local Moroccans rejoice at World Cup surprise

Spain in mourning, local Moroccans rejoice at World Cup surprise

Achraf Hakimi, who was born in Madrid, netted the decisive spot kick.
183 MPs attend Dewan Rakyat briefing

183 MPs attend Dewan Rakyat briefing

They were briefed on parliamentary procedures, processes.
Free health screening for aged 40 and above

Free health screening for aged 40 and above

Viatris Malaysia and the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) will jointly organise a free health screening campaign to get more members of the public aged 40 and above screened for risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) which are diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.
Michelle Yeoh is Time's icon of the year

Michelle Yeoh is Time's icon of the year

She is described as someone who fought stereotypes.
Umno leader: Muhyiddin, Hamzah are birds of the same feather

Umno leader: Muhyiddin, Hamzah are birds of the same feather

Puad Zarkashi says both of them can't be trusted.
Court denies police, govt bid to strike out suit over Dutch model's death

Court denies police, govt bid to strike out suit over Dutch model's death

UPDATED 11.13AM | Family alleges shoddy, negligent investigation in suit.
Reports: Treasury sec-gen Asri put on leave, to be replaced soon

Reports: Treasury sec-gen Asri put on leave, to be replaced soon

It is unclear why Asri is being replaced.
Stop bickering, focus on nation's affairs – experts

Stop bickering, focus on nation's affairs – experts

Formation of this govt in line with Agong's aspirations, argues one.
YOURSAY | No more monopoly on our rice

YOURSAY | No more monopoly on our rice

‘It is time to dismantle these cartels and cronies.’
Covid-19 (Dec 6): 1,649 new cases, 16 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 6): 1,649 new cases, 16 deaths

Number of patients in ICU relatively stable.
More than 160,000 in Padang Serai, Tioman will be voting today

More than 160,000 in Padang Serai, Tioman will be voting today

Wear face masks, use hand sanitiser, Election Commission tells voters.
Two major events close with a bang

Two major events close with a bang

Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and Selangor Aviation Show (SAS) recorded astonishing number of potential negotiated sales
COMMENT | Let's stop hammering the bumiputera policy

COMMENT | Let's stop hammering the bumiputera policy

We need a new discursive tool to disengage from race and religion in politics. 
Anwar exchanges views on current issues with Ismail Sabri at meeting

Anwar exchanges views on current issues with Ismail Sabri at meeting

I appreciate his willingness to meet and exchange views, the PM adds.
Emilia had been 'assaulted' since 2011 - younger sister tells court

Emilia had been 'assaulted' since 2011 - younger sister tells court

Assaulter is Emilia's ex-husband, businessman SM Faisal, Elisa says.
Anwar's 'fiery' start at MOF

Anwar's 'fiery' start at MOF

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