Archive - 17 December 2022

I will vote for PM based on my conscience - PKR MP

I will vote for PM based on my conscience - PKR MP

However, Hassan is concerned that the agreement may get ‘weaponised’ later. 

Landslide: IGP advises public not to enter SAR operations area

Landslide: IGP advises public not to enter SAR operations area

Fire and Rescue Dept will determine who can assist them, he says. 
Landslide: Social Welfare Dept offering psychosocial services to victims

Landslide: Social Welfare Dept offering psychosocial services to victims

Agency working closely with hospitals to provide support, it says. 
Landslide: Four victims in Selayang Hospital stable, Zaliha says

Landslide: Four victims in Selayang Hospital stable, Zaliha says

They will be discharged tomorrow or the day after, minister says. 
Claims that agreement prelude to dictatorship untrue – Fadillah

Claims that agreement prelude to dictatorship untrue – Fadillah

Those unhappy can seek redress in court, DPM says. 
Hajiji has no legitimacy to stay on as GRS chairperson – Ronald

Hajiji has no legitimacy to stay on as GRS chairperson – Ronald

He is now only an ordinary member of GRS, Beluran MP says. 
Floods expected in six districts of T'ganu, 8 districts in Kelantan from Dec 18

Floods expected in six districts of T'ganu, 8 districts in Kelantan from Dec 18

Heavy rain is expected in the east coast states. 
Floods expected in Pahang tomorrow – authorities

Floods expected in Pahang tomorrow – authorities

Floods are expected from 8pm, tomorrow onwards. 
Pejuang confirms Mahathir no longer chairperson

Pejuang confirms Mahathir no longer chairperson

However, Mukhriz does not mention reason behind nonagenarian’s decision. 
Muhyiddin: MOA shows Anwar lacks confidence in getting majority MP support

Muhyiddin: MOA shows Anwar lacks confidence in getting majority MP support

UPDATED 6.04PM | Agreement may also be unconstitutional, ex-PM claims. 
No changes in electricity tariff for all residential customers

No changes in electricity tariff for all residential customers

Government is committed in balancing energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability
Thick, muddy soil complicates SAR effort in Batang Kali

Thick, muddy soil complicates SAR effort in Batang Kali

Authorities say they are also being hampered by continued water flow.
Ipoh council wants all tourism operators in high-risk areas to suspend business

Ipoh council wants all tourism operators in high-risk areas to suspend business

Notice will be sent to all operators concerned on Dec 19.
Bentong MP calls for landslide risk review on hillside projects in Pahang

Bentong MP calls for landslide risk review on hillside projects in Pahang

Young Syefura wants safety prioritised following deadly Batang Kali landslide.
COMMENT | Sabah MPs put anti-hopping law on the spot

COMMENT | Sabah MPs put anti-hopping law on the spot

Did the four knowingly violated the law for their own interests?
Batang Kali landslide: Selangor Raja Muda inspects SAR op

Batang Kali landslide: Selangor Raja Muda inspects SAR op

He spends about 40 minutes at the scene.
Anwar's agreement a formula for dictatorship, claims Mas Ermieyati

Anwar's agreement a formula for dictatorship, claims Mas Ermieyati

'Article 4 of the MOA is illegal and unconstitutional.'
COMMENT | 5,700ha developments planned in sensitive Genting forests

COMMENT | 5,700ha developments planned in sensitive Genting forests

Authorities must immediately halt such projects following the Batang Kali landslide.
Batang Kali tragedy: Another body found, death toll rises to 24

Batang Kali tragedy: Another body found, death toll rises to 24

UPDATED 5.33PM | The latest remains found are that of a girl.
France players hit by colds as Argentina final looms

France players hit by colds as Argentina final looms

Coach Deschamps remains hopeful that players will recover in time.
Camping site proprietor urges govt to set standardised safety guidelines

Camping site proprietor urges govt to set standardised safety guidelines

This is to ensure a safe environment for all.
Pahang closes all campsites near rivers and high-risk locations

Pahang closes all campsites near rivers and high-risk locations

This follows a fatal landslide in Batang Kali, Selangor yesterday.
DPM reappoints ex-Machang MP as Felcra chairperson

DPM reappoints ex-Machang MP as Felcra chairperson

Move came days after cabinet terminates political appointees in govt-linked bodies.
Covid-19 (Dec 16): 1,138 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 16): 1,138 new cases, 8 deaths

Active cases are on a downtrend.
Think-tank urges govt to end political patronage in GLC appointments

Think-tank urges govt to end political patronage in GLC appointments

Ideas hopes new appointments will be based on experience, expertise.
YOURSAY | From P Ramlee to Hadi

YOURSAY | From P Ramlee to Hadi

'PM should tackle the 'green wave'.'
COMMENT | Competent people will do a better job in govt agencies

COMMENT | Competent people will do a better job in govt agencies

An independent body must screen those appointed to government agencies. 
Cooperation pact: Penang Harapan awaits further instructions

Cooperation pact: Penang Harapan awaits further instructions

No official talks between Harapan, BN on cooperation in Penang yet. 
Nabbed under Sosma, 33 men still in detention after 2 years awaiting trial

Nabbed under Sosma, 33 men still in detention after 2 years awaiting trial

Relatives say cops changed stories several times on why they were held.