Archive - 12 December 2022

Wan Junaidi says 'Bersatu 4' left before GE15, anti-hopping law not triggered

Wan Junaidi says 'Bersatu 4' left before GE15, anti-hopping law not triggered

They contested directly under GRS instead as Bersatu candidates.
Fuziah: Controlling goods prices during festivities priority for ministry

Fuziah: Controlling goods prices during festivities priority for ministry

The deputy minister had discussed the issue with minister Salahuddin.
Passing of Public Bank founder leaves huge void in banking sector and country – PM

Passing of Public Bank founder leaves huge void in banking sector and country – PM

Anwar also extends condolences to Public Bank founder’s family. 
‘Bersatu 4’ confident not affected by anti-hopping law

‘Bersatu 4’ confident not affected by anti-hopping law

GRS says the four MPs are aware of the consequences of quitting party.
Ministers' memo on Sabah, S'wak demands to be tabled next month

Ministers' memo on Sabah, S'wak demands to be tabled next month

PM Anwar has given relevant partoes a month to gather feedback.
'Please protect yourself': China wrestles with Covid-19 surge

'Please protect yourself': China wrestles with Covid-19 surge

China eases coronavirus restrictions amid protests. 
Consensus group crucial in effort to claim Sabah's rights - Ewon

Consensus group crucial in effort to claim Sabah's rights - Ewon

Minister says discussions can be held on various matters to develop Sabah.
Azalina: Confidence vote in Parliament is Anwar's discretion

Azalina: Confidence vote in Parliament is Anwar's discretion

Minister says PM has no need to call for vote.
Teo to focus on personal data protection, digital literacy, 5G services

Teo to focus on personal data protection, digital literacy, 5G services

We need to curb scam and hate speech too, she says. 

Pyongyang’s cyber spies trick foreign experts into writing research for them

Pyongyang’s cyber spies trick foreign experts into writing research for them

North Koreans trying to understand US policy for the country. 
Experts rebut 'irresponsible' arguments for T'ganu syariah amendments

Experts rebut 'irresponsible' arguments for T'ganu syariah amendments

'Harm reduction is not promoting premarital sex'.
Star Vs Food Malaysia wins grand prize at Asian Academy Creative Awards

Star Vs Food Malaysia wins grand prize at Asian Academy Creative Awards

The show is a co-production between Astro and Discovery Networks.
Malacca CM congratulates Anwar on appointment as PM

Malacca CM congratulates Anwar on appointment as PM

Sulaiman hopes Malaysia will continue to progress under new govt.
‘Let’s see’ - KJ on challenging Zahid for Umno top post

‘Let’s see’ - KJ on challenging Zahid for Umno top post

He previously vowed to 'cleanse' Umno and restore its graft-tarnished image.
I offered soup to Jho Low when he was sick: Najib’s ex-banker

I offered soup to Jho Low when he was sick: Najib’s ex-banker

Yu denies she lost objectivity in the situation with Low.
Perlis MB meets Anwar, discuss state development

Perlis MB meets Anwar, discuss state development

The newly appointed deputy finance ministers start work today. 
Holidays caused unusual congestion at passport offices in KL, Putrajaya

Holidays caused unusual congestion at passport offices in KL, Putrajaya

Make applications outside of Klang Valley where it’s less crowded, Khairul says. 
Govt to adopt new systems to shorten landing time for arriving flights– Loke

Govt to adopt new systems to shorten landing time for arriving flights– Loke

New systems will be implemented in May next year, he says. 
Review policy which denies refugee children formal education - Tuanku Muhriz

Review policy which denies refugee children formal education - Tuanku Muhriz

He says the review will be a significant step to benefit the country.
Health Ministry launches initiative to combat period poverty

Health Ministry launches initiative to combat period poverty

Pilot project will start at ministry building before expanding to other agencies. 
Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists

Bali governor says new Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists

He was dismissing concerns that revised laws will scare away tourists.
No Covid cases among flood victims since Nov 19 - Health DG

No Covid cases among flood victims since Nov 19 - Health DG

Flood victims suffer from acute respiratory infection and skin infection.
Govt to set up special task force on institutional reform

Govt to set up special task force on institutional reform

UPDATED 4.40PM | Azalina says the present govt will continue efforts pushed by previous administration.
Elected reps should care for people’s welfare regardless of race – Hannah Yeoh

Elected reps should care for people’s welfare regardless of race – Hannah Yeoh

'When an application comes in, I’m colour-blind.'
Azalina mulls law amendment to empower Suhakam

Azalina mulls law amendment to empower Suhakam

UPDATED 4.28PM | Suhakam vital to ensure protection of human rights, minister says.
COMMENT | In education, no subjects are useless or irrelevant

COMMENT | In education, no subjects are useless or irrelevant

What about nutrition, personal finance, sociology and anthropology, and human rights?
Custodial abuse claims: LFL calls Saifuddin's dismissal 'ridiculous'

Custodial abuse claims: LFL calls Saifuddin's dismissal 'ridiculous'

Zaid says abuse allegation at Kimanis detention centre very serious.
Wan Junaidi: 'Bersatu 4' to lose seats upon formally leaving party

Wan Junaidi: 'Bersatu 4' to lose seats upon formally leaving party

UPDATED 2.20PM | Ex-law minister says their continued allegiance to GRS did not matter.
KJ hopes GEG, healthcare blueprint will get approved

KJ hopes GEG, healthcare blueprint will get approved

UPDATED 12.45PM | The matter was raised with Zaliha during handing-over ceremony, he says.

Number of flood evacuees in Perak and Johor remains

Number of flood evacuees in Perak and Johor remains

However, there is an increase in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu.
LETTER | Ease immigration processes, prioritise food security

LETTER | Ease immigration processes, prioritise food security

Government should also look into providing targeted subsidies to help B40 community. 
LETTER | Nothing about us without us

LETTER | Nothing about us without us

We call for a change in the outlook and practice of govt ministries.
Malaysia's first Punjabi film is a comedy with local touch

Malaysia's first Punjabi film is a comedy with local touch

'Mundey Kampung Dey' is the first local Punjabi film to be screened at cinemas. 
Two dead, four injured in Peru protests to demand elections

Two dead, four injured in Peru protests to demand elections

Protestors don't want the president's successor to stay in power.
Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot –minister

Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot –minister

These are not harmless crazy people but suspected terrorists, Faeser says. 
World Cup dream was beautiful while it lasted, Ronaldo says

World Cup dream was beautiful while it lasted, Ronaldo says

Football star thanks his well-wishers after Portugal lost to Morocco. 
Puad wants update on judge Nazlan's probe

Puad wants update on judge Nazlan's probe

Umno leader says the MACC has long completed its investigation.
Govt needs professional and honest civil servants - PM

Govt needs professional and honest civil servants - PM

Work with the government to bring changes, he says. 

Multi-storey car park, public market planned for Ipoh - Nga

Multi-storey car park, public market planned for Ipoh - Nga

Redevelop area to be landmark, in line with Ipoh image, minister says.
Harapan to hold roadshows ahead of state polls - Saifuddin

Harapan to hold roadshows ahead of state polls - Saifuddin

Coalition wants to prepare for six polls expected next year.
Academic proposes PM appoint Ayob Khan as next IGP

Academic proposes PM appoint Ayob Khan as next IGP

Appointment will restore trust in police, says Engku Ahmad.
Covid-19 (Dec 11): 867 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 11): 867 new cases, 10 deaths

New cases haven't been this low since May.
COMMENT | Hamzah will be an effective mouthpiece for Hadi

COMMENT | Hamzah will be an effective mouthpiece for Hadi

The PN sec-gen has experience in political skullduggery.
Scholar moots Mandarin, Islam lessons to foster understanding

Scholar moots Mandarin, Islam lessons to foster understanding

Engku Ahmad says with understanding will come unity.
YOURSAY | Everything starts with education

YOURSAY | Everything starts with education

'In 1960s, we believed BM could unite the races.'
Party hopping alert: Sabah Bersatu

Party hopping alert: Sabah Bersatu

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