Archive - 18 December 2022

Fire Dept finds 4 new leads on locating landslide victims

Fire Dept finds 4 new leads on locating landslide victims

Ground penetrating radar very helpful, says Norazam.
Sosma 33: Lawyers accuse cops of lying to court about arrests

Sosma 33: Lawyers accuse cops of lying to court about arrests

Lawyers say inspectors who made arrests not included in report.
PM to allocate RM55.96b for govt spending, civil servant salaries

PM to allocate RM55.96b for govt spending, civil servant salaries

Govt will work out new budget for 2023.
Flood fears: Shah Alam sports complex construction told to stop

Flood fears: Shah Alam sports complex construction told to stop

Taman Mesra residents worry above-ground drain will cause flooding.
Police: Floodwaters kill 2-year-old girl in Terengganu

Police: Floodwaters kill 2-year-old girl in Terengganu

Girl was swept away by floodwaters.
Tengku Chanela Jamidah appointed Verde’s Director of Strategic Initiatives

Tengku Chanela Jamidah appointed Verde’s Director of Strategic Initiatives

Verde Resources, Inc (OTC-QB:VRDR) recently expanded its growing team to now include Tengku Chanela Jamidah as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Steven Sorhus as Financial Controller. 
NGO wants Kelantan,Terengganu floods discussed in Parliament

NGO wants Kelantan,Terengganu floods discussed in Parliament

Debate should cover preparedness of govt machinery, says Faisal.
Rafizi assures MPs still have freedom after govt agreement signed

Rafizi assures MPs still have freedom after govt agreement signed

PN Youth makes police report, claims agreement detrimental to democracy.
MCA to set up mechanisms in BN to combat graft, abuse of power

MCA to set up mechanisms in BN to combat graft, abuse of power

The party also pledges to back Anwar in vote of confidence.
Mudslide hits LPT 2, contra-flow activated

Mudslide hits LPT 2, contra-flow activated

The public is advised to plan or delay their journey temporarily.
Grandmother claims remains of four loved ones killed in landslide

Grandmother claims remains of four loved ones killed in landslide

She loses her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren in tragedy.
Rescuers at Batang Kali taking utmost care in using heavy machinery

Rescuers at Batang Kali taking utmost care in using heavy machinery

This is to avoid damaging bodies in the process.
MIC sec-gen unhappy with MOA, calls for it to be discarded

MIC sec-gen unhappy with MOA, calls for it to be discarded

Rajasekaran questions the transparency that went into securing the agreement.
Zahid: Govt to import high-powered pumps to drain stagnant floodwaters

Zahid: Govt to import high-powered pumps to drain stagnant floodwaters

DPM to meet with relevant authorities to iron out details.
Deputy minister: Addressing abandoned housing projects a key focus

Deputy minister: Addressing abandoned housing projects a key focus

This is in addition to revamping the National Housing Policy, says Akmal.
Michelin star award: Full reservation at two restaurants in Penang

Michelin star award: Full reservation at two restaurants in Penang

Business is good for Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery and Au Jardin.
GRS drops Bersatu as member, Hajiji remains as chairperson - Ongkili

GRS drops Bersatu as member, Hajiji remains as chairperson - Ongkili

This is in response to Ronald Kiandee's statement.
Batang Kali landslide: Cops summon campsite operator, two workers

Batang Kali landslide: Cops summon campsite operator, two workers

'We may be calling more parties involved to assist in the investigation.'
LETTER | Select only competent professionals with unblemished records

LETTER | Select only competent professionals with unblemished records

This is what we call fairness, just and transparent governance.
ADUN SPEAKS | Muhyiddin hardly qualified to talk about MOA legitimacy

ADUN SPEAKS | Muhyiddin hardly qualified to talk about MOA legitimacy

He should be the last person to comment on it.
On Int'l Migrants Day, G25 urges govt to recognise refugees

On Int'l Migrants Day, G25 urges govt to recognise refugees

Group also wants govt to publicise 2019's foreign workers report.
Proud Morocco wants to build African legacy after World Cup run - coach

Proud Morocco wants to build African legacy after World Cup run - coach

Regrarui lauds his young players.
Croatia proud of World Cup third place, expects bright future

Croatia proud of World Cup third place, expects bright future

They beat Morocco 2-1 with goals from Gvardiol and Orsic.
Covid-19 (Dec 17): 993 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 17): 993 new cases, 5 deaths

There are 985 Covid-19 patients who are hospitalised.
Gurun rep Johari resigns amid rumours of Dewan Rakyat speaker nomination

Gurun rep Johari resigns amid rumours of Dewan Rakyat speaker nomination

The ex-Sungai Petani MP is among Harapan candidates for the post.
COMMENT | Does Anwar’s MOA delegitimise his confidence vote?

COMMENT | Does Anwar’s MOA delegitimise his confidence vote?

What will happen tomorrow? Can the MOA disqualify MPs?
Na'im to meet relevant ministries to discuss Muslim matters

Na'im to meet relevant ministries to discuss Muslim matters

Issues include community's concerns on vaccines and medicine.
Bersih: Parties should only limit MP’s voting rights on confidence-supply matters

Bersih: Parties should only limit MP’s voting rights on confidence-supply matters

'It will allow parties to force their will on MPs otherwise.'
LETTER | Batang Kali landslide: Appreciate sacrifices of uniformed personnel

LETTER | Batang Kali landslide: Appreciate sacrifices of uniformed personnel

They are giving their all in search of victims of the tragedy.
Imran Syafiq celebrates traditional dance in any way he can

Imran Syafiq celebrates traditional dance in any way he can

MALAYSIANSKINI | 'Menempa Tari Tradisi’ showcases traditional dances from all over the country. 
In Covid-hit Beijing, funeral homes and crematoriums are busy

In Covid-hit Beijing, funeral homes and crematoriums are busy

China has also stopped releasing data on Covid-19 deaths.
Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists but concerns persist

Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists but concerns persist

This follows widespread backlash on their accounts' suspension.
Landslide: Nurul Azmani first victim buried

Landslide: Nurul Azmani first victim buried

The 31-year-old Kelantanese was buried in Kuala Lumpur last night.
Continuous rain warning for 8 states until Dec 20

Continuous rain warning for 8 states until Dec 20

Terengganu and Kelantan are forecasted to bear the brunt of it.
COMMENT | Undermining PM with the stroke of a pen

COMMENT | Undermining PM with the stroke of a pen

What will Anwar do when his deputy had violated a cabinet directive?
YOURSAY | Tough times call for tough measures

YOURSAY | Tough times call for tough measures

'If democracy perceived to be on the back burner, so be it.'