Archive - 9 December 2022

PM: Chief secretary will announce status of secretaries-general

PM: Chief secretary will announce status of secretaries-general

Anwar asked to comment on ministries that were merged.
No facts favouring prosecution, Azeez Rahim acquitted - AG

No facts favouring prosecution, Azeez Rahim acquitted - AG

AGC will not proceed with charges against former Baling MP.
Anwar names 27 deputy ministers, will be sworn in tomorrow

Anwar names 27 deputy ministers, will be sworn in tomorrow

UPDATED 9.34PM | Notably absent are those from MCA and MIC.
Act 355 amendments still on the agenda

Act 355 amendments still on the agenda

Agenda to amend Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act.
US FDA authorises Covid shots for kids as young as 6 months

US FDA authorises Covid shots for kids as young as 6 months

Bivalent shots target original virus and Omicron variant.
Renewed call for UUCA abolition after 120 UM students evicted

Renewed call for UUCA abolition after 120 UM students evicted

B40 students were forced to find own accomodation.
UK sanctions 30 people, targeting corruption and human rights abuse

UK sanctions 30 people, targeting corruption and human rights abuse

The sanctions were coordinated with international partners, the country adds.
PODCAST | May 13, 1969: What can we learn from it

PODCAST | May 13, 1969: What can we learn from it

InsideKini speaks to special reports editor Aidila Razak, to reflect on the revival of May 13 rhetoric.
Gauge people's support for future survival, Hisham tells Umno members

Gauge people's support for future survival, Hisham tells Umno members

He says this can be measured through Padang Serai, Tioman polls results. 
6 state polls, not Padang Serai, to be test of Harapan-BN govt

6 state polls, not Padang Serai, to be test of Harapan-BN govt

3 PN, 3 Harapan states expected to hold 2023 polls.
Najib's daughter wants live broadcast of judicial review in spirit of 'openness'

Najib's daughter wants live broadcast of judicial review in spirit of 'openness'

Nooryana says Najib always wanted rakyat to watch his trials in real time. 
Najib gets permission to file third-party notices against former SRC directors

Najib gets permission to file third-party notices against former SRC directors

High Court orders the notices to be delivered within 14 days of filing.
Penang Harapan braces for 'green wave', reps want counter-measures

Penang Harapan braces for 'green wave', reps want counter-measures

CM predicts Harapan could lose 7 seats in upcoming state polls. 
A Merry Fairy Christmas and A Whimsical Christmas 25 November 2022 – 2 January 2023

A Merry Fairy Christmas and A Whimsical Christmas 25 November 2022 – 2 January 2023

IOI Malls brings you “A Whimsical Christmas” at IOI City Mall and “A Merry Fairy Christmas” at IOI Mall Puchong and IOI Mall Kulai, Johor this holiday season. 
Enact reform policies to counter 'green wave' of PAS - Kit Siang

Enact reform policies to counter 'green wave' of PAS - Kit Siang

Govt must also deal with social media misinformation, says DAP veteran.
Afif slams Anwar's review of RM7 billion flood mitigation projects

Afif slams Anwar's review of RM7 billion flood mitigation projects

The PM's action puts bureaucracy ahead of the rakyat’s issues, he declares.
Hell camp: Cops question 13 so far, to interview minors separately

Hell camp: Cops question 13 so far, to interview minors separately

Papers expected to be submitted to DPP next week.
Change in govt administration will not derail RTS project - MRT Corp

Change in govt administration will not derail RTS project - MRT Corp

'It is a government commitment that needs to be implemented.'
Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

Indonesia's new laws a threat to privacy, press and human rights, says UN

UN expresses concern in new legislation to replace old penal code.
Fact-check: 'Last words of Augustine Paul' is fiction

Fact-check: 'Last words of Augustine Paul' is fiction

So-called 'death bed reflection' recirculates after Anwar sworn in as PM.
LETTER | Politicians must stop requesting donations to pay court damages

LETTER | Politicians must stop requesting donations to pay court damages

They should pay the price for their own irresponsibility, negligence. 
PAS attempts to paint a moderate image to shake 'racist' tag

PAS attempts to paint a moderate image to shake 'racist' tag

Non-Muslim allies say PAS is a 'perfect' party during a talk.
MACC to focus on RM92.5b govt funds in 'RM600b' probe

MACC to focus on RM92.5b govt funds in 'RM600b' probe

Graftbuster says the rest does not involve government funds.
Ramasamy suspends Penang Hindu Endowment Board executive director

Ramasamy suspends Penang Hindu Endowment Board executive director

He is accused of misconduct and ethical breaches.
Heavy rain since yesterday causes floods in T'ganu

Heavy rain since yesterday causes floods in T'ganu

Authorities have evacuated 50 victims so far.
'Rosmah met Zahid, did not join Umno meeting'

'Rosmah met Zahid, did not join Umno meeting'

Anwar's ex-aide says Rosmah was there for 10 minutes, not hours. 
Industry Commits To Zero Resin Loss Into The Environment

Industry Commits To Zero Resin Loss Into The Environment

The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association launched the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) programme in the country to drive the local plastics industry and its stakeholders towards zero plastics resin loss into the environment. 
Bung, wife fail in bid to review Sessions Court decision

Bung, wife fail in bid to review Sessions Court decision

High Court allows prosecution's initial objection against couple's application.
Saifuddin: No update on MACC migrant workers recruitment probe

Saifuddin: No update on MACC migrant workers recruitment probe

Home minister says he had not been briefed on the matter.
World Cup 2022: How many migrant workers have died in Qatar?

World Cup 2022: How many migrant workers have died in Qatar?

A look at migrant workers' rights issues in the World Cup host country. 
Unfair to 'overplay' Kimanis immigration detainees' call for help: Home minister

Unfair to 'overplay' Kimanis immigration detainees' call for help: Home minister

'Weight loss not because of detention, happened before entering depot.'
PM to present deputy ministers list to Agong today - source

PM to present deputy ministers list to Agong today - source

Swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place over the weekend.
US plans sanctions on Russia, China - officials

US plans sanctions on Russia, China - officials

This is over Moscow's use of Iranian drones against Ukraine, China's illegal fishing. 
Messi or Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on in Qatar

Messi or Ronaldo? Football's hottest debate rages on in Qatar

Fans are divided on who's the greatest footballer of all time.
Report: PN has decided on opposition chief

Report: PN has decided on opposition chief

Tuan Ibrahim, however, declines to name the candidate.
COMMENT | To be 18 and green

COMMENT | To be 18 and green

Being green has nothing to do with environmental issues here, it's the colour of PAS. 
China advancement puts US space assets at risk, army general says

China advancement puts US space assets at risk, army general says

General says space an important economic, global environment for China.
Kuala Langat residents haunted by burnt e-waste, smelly fumes

Kuala Langat residents haunted by burnt e-waste, smelly fumes

Residents complain of illegal factories, worried about health.
England midfielder Phillips ready if needed for France game

England midfielder Phillips ready if needed for France game

He has yet to be fielded due to a shoulder injury.
COMMENT | Nine wishes for Anwar from middle-class voters

COMMENT | Nine wishes for Anwar from middle-class voters

Harapan's core supporters must not be neglected.
COMMENT | COP27 and COP15: What is next for Malaysia?

COMMENT | COP27 and COP15: What is next for Malaysia?

Parties of new govt must fulfil their election promises on the environment.
MetMalaysia: Danger-level heavy rain in K'tan, T'ganu until tomorrow

MetMalaysia: Danger-level heavy rain in K'tan, T'ganu until tomorrow

Perak and Pahang are also affected.
Azeez acquitted of corruption, money laundering charges over road projects

Azeez acquitted of corruption, money laundering charges over road projects

Court allows Azeez's acquittal application which prosecution did not challenge. 
Kota Bharu Municipal Council suspends wheel-clamping laws

Kota Bharu Municipal Council suspends wheel-clamping laws

This is after the appeals court ruled the council is exceeding authority.
Mongolians brave bitter cold to protest 'coal theft' corruption

Mongolians brave bitter cold to protest 'coal theft' corruption

Some 385k tonnes of coal were unaccounted for.
Axed Annuar pens cryptic message of watching Umno burn

Axed Annuar pens cryptic message of watching Umno burn

Former minister hints he had been trying to save the party.
COMMENT | What the pundits are forgetting in the 'green wave' mania

COMMENT | What the pundits are forgetting in the 'green wave' mania

PAS had been in a similar position not long ago.
Why we still need degrees

Why we still need degrees

It's 2022 and witnessing many changes, we’ve gone through so much in the past few years especially the lock down, pandemic, sudden information overload on vaccines, expected and unexpected deaths, the entire human race trying to deal and address mental health issues - so much.
Peru's Castillo faces criminal charges as new president Boluarte takes helm

Peru's Castillo faces criminal charges as new president Boluarte takes helm

This ousted president faces rebellion and conspiracy charges.
YOURSAY | Anwar needs a M'sian agenda, not a Bumiputera one

YOURSAY | Anwar needs a M'sian agenda, not a Bumiputera one

‘A progressive govt needs to address the agendas of all its people’.
Covid-19 (Dec 8): 1,616 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 8): 1,616 new cases, 4 deaths

Active cases are down 20.2 percent compared to 14 days ago.
Media freedom a commitment of the new govt - minister

Media freedom a commitment of the new govt - minister

Fahmi says free media ensures effective check and balance.
Umno supreme council sacks Annuar, two other divisional leaders

Umno supreme council sacks Annuar, two other divisional leaders

UPDATED 8.57AM | For disparaging Umno and campaigning for an opposition party - Puad.
'Green wave' drowns Harapan

'Green wave' drowns Harapan 

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