Archive - 20 December 2022

Flood: Pasir Mas folk urged to be on alert after part of embankment breaks

Flood: Pasir Mas folk urged to be on alert after part of embankment breaks

Sungai Golok embankment in Kampung Tersang breaks due to strong current.
Over 70,000 people sheltering at relief centres in 5 states

Over 70,000 people sheltering at relief centres in 5 states

Terengganu and Kelantan continue to record an increased number of victims.
Ebit Lew trial: Witness says he saw obscene messages on complainant’s phone

Ebit Lew trial: Witness says he saw obscene messages on complainant’s phone

Witness testifies also seeing obscene photos directly on woman's Whatsapp. 
World fears new Covid wave in China, ponders how to help Xi

World fears new Covid wave in China, ponders how to help Xi

European, US officials conducting careful behind-the-scenes talks with Chinese counterparts. 
Flood victims’ refusal to evacuate poses challenge to rescuers

Flood victims’ refusal to evacuate poses challenge to rescuers

Rescuers practise patience in persuading residents to leave their homes. 
Batang Kali landslide: 3 search and rescue personnel fall ill, injured

Batang Kali landslide: 3 search and rescue personnel fall ill, injured

Police cannot disclose identities of the nine missing yet. 
Landslides, flooding can literally dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong

Landslides, flooding can literally dampen tourist arrivals - Tiong

Ministry needs to find a long-term solution to protect industry players, he says. 
How many people might die, and why, under relaxed China Covid curbs

How many people might die, and why, under relaxed China Covid curbs

As many as 2.1 million deaths are predicted. 
Minister assures stable food supply in flood-affected states

Minister assures stable food supply in flood-affected states

Salahuddin orders enforcement officers to ensure no supply hoarding, profiteering.
MOH's move to give anti-HIV drug hits religious fault lines

MOH's move to give anti-HIV drug hits religious fault lines

Some healthcare professionals are concerned it is condoning homosexual sex.
Pakistan security forces launch operation to rescue hostages from militants

Pakistan security forces launch operation to rescue hostages from militants

Sources say there are multiple casualties.
Analysis: Politics and Islam bring Indonesian compromise on criminal code

Analysis: Politics and Islam bring Indonesian compromise on criminal code

'We found middle ground between nationalists and religious parties.'
Thailand races to locate missing marines from sunken warship

Thailand races to locate missing marines from sunken warship

Helicopters, warships and drones have been mobilised to find survivors. 
Germany convicts 97-year-old woman of Nazi war crimes - media

Germany convicts 97-year-old woman of Nazi war crimes - media

She worked at the Stutthof concentration camp between 1943 and 1945.
Police: Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, underage sex in Penang

Police: Worrying trend of juvenile crimes, underage sex in Penang

Statistics show rape involving minors in the state is a concern.
Ministry, OCM will cooperate to champion welfare of national athletes - Yeoh

Ministry, OCM will cooperate to champion welfare of national athletes - Yeoh

This comes after sports associations were offended by deputy minister's remarks.
Three teen boys killed, two injured in car accident at Sg Petani

Three teen boys killed, two injured in car accident at Sg Petani

Teen driver of Honda EG had no driver's licence.
91-year-old sues govt in 50-year battle over inherited land

91-year-old sues govt in 50-year battle over inherited land

The determined Temerloh great-grandma believes her struggles are nearing an end.
Transport Ministry reviewing five projects worth almost RM650 million

Transport Ministry reviewing five projects worth almost RM650 million

To implement these 'approved' projects through open or restricted tenders.
Govt to proceed with terms of existing labour MOUs with source countries

Govt to proceed with terms of existing labour MOUs with source countries

Human resources minister says there are no plans to review the agreements.
Cabinet committee to sift through, combine govt party manifestos

Cabinet committee to sift through, combine govt party manifestos

Rafizi says the chief secretary to the govt has been given the task. 
Scarred by ISA ordeal, DAP MP inks memo to home minister on Sosma

Scarred by ISA ordeal, DAP MP inks memo to home minister on Sosma

Suaram, families request bail for detainees and legislation to be reviewed.
Campsite operator: Can't apply for licence that doesn't exist

Campsite operator: Can't apply for licence that doesn't exist

Tan also says landslide started 2-3km away from campsite.
Perak ruler wants firm action on those exploiting racial, religious differences

Perak ruler wants firm action on those exploiting racial, religious differences

Sultan Nazrin says he will not tolerate attempts to incite hatred.
LETTER | Make those responsible for Batang Kali tragedy accountable

LETTER | Make those responsible for Batang Kali tragedy accountable

The tragedy should serve as a wake-up call to the authorities.
A chat with a Michelin Star Chef

A chat with a Michelin Star Chef

Cooking "is not magic". "It is tradecraft. Like shoe-making, hairdressing. Like being a housebuilder. "Learn the basics. Then take your time to learn some more and master that craft."
Selangor contributes RM1m for flood relief in K'tan, T'ganu

Selangor contributes RM1m for flood relief in K'tan, T'ganu

MB says RM500,000 will be given to each state. 
Budget 2023 to be tabled in Feb, House approves interim funding

Budget 2023 to be tabled in Feb, House approves interim funding

Dewan Rakyat passes RM163.7b mini budget to keep the wheels turning in Putrajaya.
RM300 cash aid for households, RM100 for singles this January

RM300 cash aid for households, RM100 for singles this January

Cash aid part of mini budget passed in Parliament today.
Anwar sues Muhyiddin for defamation over RM15m allegation

Anwar sues Muhyiddin for defamation over RM15m allegation

The PM rubbishes the allegation as slanderous, false and disparaging against him.
Khairuddin quits as FT Pejuang chief, 'loses confidence' in Mukhriz

Khairuddin quits as FT Pejuang chief, 'loses confidence' in Mukhriz

'After Mahathir's resignation, my service in Pejuang is no longer relevant.'
‘AEON Mesra’ brings joy to children in need: Closes the year with over RM350,000 aid

‘AEON Mesra’ brings joy to children in need: Closes the year with over RM350,000 aid

Malaysian AEON Foundation (MAF) continues to move forward with the AEON Mesra programme in fulfilling its mission to help people in need, synonymous with MAF’s effort to channel aid to the less fortunate.
Landslide: SAR operation for remaining 9 victims resumes this morning

Landslide: SAR operation for remaining 9 victims resumes this morning

The operation now enters its fifth day.
'Don't try to scam' - Fahmi warns Hamzah over 'homosexual' report

'Don't try to scam' - Fahmi warns Hamzah over 'homosexual' report

This comes after Hamzah goaded Anwar into suing a news outlet for its claim.  
COMMENT | We are counting on you, Tiong King Sing!

COMMENT | We are counting on you, Tiong King Sing!

We need you to prove you care for the arts and culture sectors' needs.
Jury finds former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape

Jury finds former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape

This is his second conviction, after being found guilty in February 2020.
Action over floods being taken, speaker says as session ends

Action over floods being taken, speaker says as session ends

Syed Saddiq calls for floods to be discussed in Parliament.
YOURSAY | Lots of drama but Anwar gets his votes

YOURSAY | Lots of drama but Anwar gets his votes

'Anwar's greatest victory is simplest - voice vote of support.'
Covid-19 (Dec 19): 721 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 19): 721 new cases, 2 deaths

Active cases are on a downward trend. 
100 religious groups represented at interfaith Yuletide gathering

100 religious groups represented at interfaith Yuletide gathering

The spirit of unity warmed up at a Christmas dinner last night.
It is my dream to go to an independent Palestine - PM Anwar

It is my dream to go to an independent Palestine - PM Anwar

He declares this after a congratulatory phone call from Palestine's president.
JobStreet ‘hijacks’ KLIA2 asking travellers to ‘Seek Better’

JobStreet ‘hijacks’ KLIA2 asking travellers to ‘Seek Better’

JobStreet sent a team to KLIA2 dressed in beachwear, carrying beach props as part of their SEEKBetter campaign to encourage Malaysians to seek better career opportunities.
CDF personnel injured during the SAR operation at landslide site

CDF personnel injured during the SAR operation at landslide site

 Erzvicly Fazikhan suffered a knee injury after falling at the site.