Archive - 14 December 2022

Zuraida joins Annuar’s Muafakat Nasional

Zuraida joins Annuar’s Muafakat Nasional

The former Ketereh MP announces this on his Facebook.
'Review needed into replacing politicians helming sports bodies'

'Review needed into replacing politicians helming sports bodies'

Positions should be held by qualified individuals, says Kamil Munim.
Authors believe Jho Low owns investment company in Taiwan

Authors believe Jho Low owns investment company in Taiwan

Low used his real name in the company, formed in November 2017. 
RON97 petrol down 20 sen, RON95 and diesel remain unchanged

RON97 petrol down 20 sen, RON95 and diesel remain unchanged

This is for the week beginning tomorrow until Dec 21.
Preacher Ridhuan Tee barred from TV1 appearance

Preacher Ridhuan Tee barred from TV1 appearance

The talk show is cancelled, ostensibly upon instructions from the minister.
I did not know Rozman had interest in LLPM - witness

I did not know Rozman had interest in LLPM - witness

'Rozman never declared father, brother as shareholders.'
Study: Climate change will fuel humanitarian crises in 2023

Study: Climate change will fuel humanitarian crises in 2023

Number of people in humanitarian need has skyrocketed in the last decade.
Unlike Sabah Bersatu, Ongkili says PBS candidates did not join GRS

Unlike Sabah Bersatu, Ongkili says PBS candidates did not join GRS

'Our candidates used GRS logo for GE15, but they represented PBS.'
PODCAST | May 13, 1969 - What can we learn from it?

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

InsideKini | We sat down with our special reports editor Aidila Razak and revisited a project she led in 2019 on the May 13 riot.

Thanks for 'Milo tin' funds, PAS MP tells party members

Thanks for 'Milo tin' funds, PAS MP tells party members

Amzad says PAS members' donations made election programmes possible. 
Japan hopes for continued, strong ties with Malaysia under new leadership

Japan hopes for continued, strong ties with Malaysia under new leadership

Its Consul-General hopes for further collaboration between both countries.
Malaysia, China pledge to boost ties - Anwar

Malaysia, China pledge to boost ties - Anwar

It's for the benefit and prosperity of the people, says PM.
Multicloud: The De Facto Strategy For Successful Digitalisation

Multicloud: The De Facto Strategy For Successful Digitalisation

Time ensures that you select the best combination of clouds to meet your requirements
EU seeks firm words on Russia at first summit with Asean

EU seeks firm words on Russia at first summit with Asean

European leaders want a firm, shared language critical of Russia.
Convicted Bali bomb maker apologises to victims' families

Convicted Bali bomb maker apologises to victims' families

Umar Patek's release has sparked anger in Australia.
Factbox: India's remote, undefined Himalayan border with China

Factbox: India's remote, undefined Himalayan border with China

A recent scuffle between border guards left several injured.
'Graft' claim has athletics boss Shahidan running mad

'Graft' claim has athletics boss Shahidan running mad

If there is no proof, action will be taken, warns MEF chairperson.
Reconsider stance on Sosma, Gobind tells home minister

Reconsider stance on Sosma, Gobind tells home minister

'We cannot deny that Sosma is oppressive in nature,' he says.
Batu Puteh: Anwar wants AG to explain, seeks 'meaningful' talks with S'pore

Batu Puteh: Anwar wants AG to explain, seeks 'meaningful' talks with S'pore

PM wants to ensure no issues will arise in bilateral ties.
I was shocked Najib wanted to open account with AmBank: Ex-banker

I was shocked Najib wanted to open account with AmBank: Ex-banker

UPDATED 3.58PM | Joanna Yu testifies previous prime ministers usually go to CIMB or Maybank.

Rescuers save senior citizen trapped in lorry during flash flood

Rescuers save senior citizen trapped in lorry during flash flood

Johor authorities say the incident happened this morning around 8am.
Wan Rosdy holds highest number of portfolios in Pahang govt

Wan Rosdy holds highest number of portfolios in Pahang govt

Meanwhile, ex-PM's son gets investment, industrial, science, technology and innovation portfolios.
Anwar confident of passing confidence vote test

Anwar confident of passing confidence vote test

UPDATED 3.03PM | The various party leaders have pledged their commitment, he says.
PM: No electricity tariff increase for households, SMEs

PM: No electricity tariff increase for households, SMEs

UPDATED 3.18PM | Tariffs for multinational corporations to be increased instead.
LETTER | Many school students lack basic knowledge, motivation to learn

LETTER | Many school students lack basic knowledge, motivation to learn

Bring back centralised exams, find ways to boost morale. 
Airod union claims Mindef's slow approval led to unpaid salaries

Airod union claims Mindef's slow approval led to unpaid salaries

 Unions fears fine for unpaid salaries may force Airod to downsize.
'Demise of a left-wing party': Ex-PRM president upset over Ezam's appointment

'Demise of a left-wing party': Ex-PRM president upset over Ezam's appointment

Party's values, traditions lost to influx of new members.
AFF Cup tickets reduced further after minister's request

AFF Cup tickets reduced further after minister's request

UPDATED 4.20PM | Yeoh wants cheaper tickets to boost attendance. 
LETTER | Sosma - give it another serious look

LETTER | Sosma - give it another serious look

Consider the British model in creating effective checks and balances.

Washington considers sending advanced air defence system to Ukraine

Washington considers sending advanced air defence system to Ukraine

Allies pledge RM4.64b to help Ukrainians survive the freezing winter.
LETTER | Anwar's confidence vote also tests his backers' integrity

LETTER | Anwar's confidence vote also tests his backers' integrity

There are already rumours of an impending power grab.
US lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban China's TikTok

US lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban China's TikTok

This is due to national security concerns. 
Lawsuit accuses Meta of enabling hateful posts in Ethiopia conflict

Lawsuit accuses Meta of enabling hateful posts in Ethiopia conflict

The suit claims the company failed to exercise reasonable care.
Apex court grants leave to appeal in overseas-born kids citizenship case

Apex court grants leave to appeal in overseas-born kids citizenship case

Six mothers and Family Frontiers are appealing against a Court of Appeal verdict.
Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game

Messi confirms Qatar final will be his last World Cup game

The 35-year-old is playing at his fifth World Cup.
World Cup 2022 top goal scorer: who could win Golden Boot?

World Cup 2022 top goal scorer: who could win Golden Boot?

England captain Harry Kane bagged the prize at the 2018 World Cup. 
COMMENT | Enhancing Malaysia’s disaster risk reduction strategy

COMMENT | Enhancing Malaysia’s disaster risk reduction strategy

It is imperative for the country to develop strategies.
Lat thanks PM for featuring old work, draws new comic

Lat thanks PM for featuring old work, draws new comic

Anwar had referenced an old artwork of Lat's on social media.
Catch The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Finals with Coca-Cola!

Catch The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Finals with Coca-Cola!

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Late poet’s daughter aims to preserve his literary legacy

Late poet’s daughter aims to preserve his literary legacy

Salleh Ben Joned had his fans but was never celebrated by establishment.
Group wants Saifuddin to address bail denial under Sosma

Group wants Saifuddin to address bail denial under Sosma

UPDATED 4.37PM | 'Absurd for someone charged with having a book to languish in prison without bail.'
After PKR and Umno, Ezam now number two in PRM

After PKR and Umno, Ezam now number two in PRM

Party hopes his experience will bring it to greater heights.
LETTER | Poetry for unity

LETTER | Poetry for unity

Creative education for children can break M'sia from race, religion politics.
Peru explodes into fiery protest as anger over political crises ignites

Peru explodes into fiery protest as anger over political crises ignites

Ouster and arrest of leftist leader Pedro Castillo sparked current unrest.
Commerce.Asia appoints Group CEO, Chief Ecosystem Officer in line with expansion plans

Commerce.Asia appoints Group CEO, Chief Ecosystem Officer in line with expansion plans

Commerce.Asia recently appointed Kuna Kathigesan as its Group Chief Executive Officer and Samira Suffian as Chief Ecosystem Officer (CECO) in line with the group’s expansion plans.

Alvarez helps Argentina cruise past Croatia into final

Alvarez helps Argentina cruise past Croatia into final

They will face either defending champion France or surprise package Morocco. 
Losing to Saudi Arabia was Argentina's turning point - coach

Losing to Saudi Arabia was Argentina's turning point - coach

Support from fans helped the team bounce back from shock defeat.
Covid-19 (Dec 13): 1,040 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 13): 1,040 new cases, 9 deaths

Key indicators continue to trend downwards.
YOURSAY | Don't be so quick to complain, criticise new govt

YOURSAY | Don't be so quick to complain, criticise new govt

’This administration needs time and room to breathe.’

Cabinet to decide on the direction of 5G network implementation - Fahmi

Cabinet to decide on the direction of 5G network implementation - Fahmi

We don’t want this matter delayed or to be incomplete, minister adds.
Govt to look into cyber security, protection of personal data

Govt to look into cyber security, protection of personal data

Communications Ministry scrutinising cyber security issues - Fahmi Fadzil.
Health minister clarifies plan for free sanitary pads

Health minister clarifies plan for free sanitary pads

UPDATED 12.33PM | 'We want to see how it can be put into operation.'
Sabah Bersatu 4D chess move

Sabah Bersatu 4D chess move

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