Archive - 22 December 2022

Anwar sues Kuala T'ganu MP over 'defamatory' remarks on RM1 salary

Anwar sues Kuala T'ganu MP over 'defamatory' remarks on RM1 salary

Amzad has also commented on Anwar's royal pardon.
MCMC yet to receive complaint against netizens targeting Dr Amalina’s daughter

MCMC yet to receive complaint against netizens targeting Dr Amalina’s daughter

This is over the issue of female circumcision. 
Anwar wants agencies to stop holding grand ceremonies

Anwar wants agencies to stop holding grand ceremonies

Channel allocations to the needy instead, says PM.
Serba Dinamik shares to be suspended from tomorrow onwards

Serba Dinamik shares to be suspended from tomorrow onwards

The company fails to submit annual report 2022.
'Najib replaced Shahrir's RM1m pension money used for political activities'

'Najib replaced Shahrir's RM1m pension money used for political activities'

Witness: Former MP advanced his money to help his constituency.
Women's achievement surpasses men's in educational attainment

Women's achievement surpasses men's in educational attainment

The gross enrolment rate for women is 46.9 percent, says DOSM.
ECRL: Realignment among factors for RM11b savings - ministry

ECRL: Realignment among factors for RM11b savings - ministry

It involves the Temerloh, Serendah-Port Klang alignment.
Number of Batang Kali landslide victims revised to 92, one still missing

Number of Batang Kali landslide victims revised to 92, one still missing

This is after verifications from various parties.
Malaysian Bar says IPCC Bill ‘toothless’

Malaysian Bar says IPCC Bill ‘toothless’

The bill is set to be enforced in June 2023.
FT Ministry now under Prime Minister's Department

FT Ministry now under Prime Minister's Department

The Federal Territories Ministry was established in 1979 - 43 years ago.
PNB declares second lowest ASB dividend yet at 4.6 sen

PNB declares second lowest ASB dividend yet at 4.6 sen

RM8.9 billion will be distributed to 10.6 million ASB unit holders.
Between Lenses And Steering Wheel: Uncle Lam’s Story

Between Lenses And Steering Wheel: Uncle Lam’s Story

The perks of flexible working hours and the freedom to pick tasks are commonly cited appeals for talents in the gig economy.
LETTER | Designing for interactive spaces

LETTER | Designing for interactive spaces

From screen to space, an important change in the ways we design.
How accurate are China's Covid-19 death numbers?

How accurate are China's Covid-19 death numbers?

China is now strictly defining what constitutes death by Covid-19.
UN nature deal can help wildlife as long as countries deliver

UN nature deal can help wildlife as long as countries deliver

This is adopted in a deal agreed at the UN summit in Montreal.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells US Congress aid is 'not charity', urges more support

Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells US Congress aid is 'not charity', urges more support

US Military funding an investment in global security, he says.
No need to declare climate emergency, floods under control - minister

No need to declare climate emergency, floods under control - minister

'Evaluations must be carried out before such a declaration can be made.'
Ex-headmaster of religious school pleads not guilty to bribery

Ex-headmaster of religious school pleads not guilty to bribery

Kamaludin Sahlan is accused of receiving RM164,800 in bribes.
Deputy speaker election: Two PN MPs voted BN, two backbenchers absent

Deputy speaker election: Two PN MPs voted BN, two backbenchers absent

This resulted in a different number of votes for the election.
Perak plans to build four people's housing projects

Perak plans to build four people's housing projects

This will help low-income people stay in comfortable and affordable homes.
Three rivers in Terengganu exceed danger levels

Three rivers in Terengganu exceed danger levels

Be prepared for floods, Terengganu residents told.
Japan to look into group's report of secret Chinese police stations

Japan to look into group's report of secret Chinese police stations

China is reportedly targeting its own citizens who have fled.
COMMENT | Fresher air in Parliament with less ‘stench’ of Sheraton traitors

COMMENT | Fresher air in Parliament with less ‘stench’ of Sheraton traitors

Their treacherous faces are no longer seen in the august chambers.
RHB “Get Your Hack On” hackathon encourages innovative banking solutions across ASEAN

RHB “Get Your Hack On” hackathon encourages innovative banking solutions across ASEAN

This year’s Get Your Hack On ASEAN Edition 2023 virtual hackathon will be held from 13th to 15th January, with the grand finals happening on the 28th of January 2023.
Batang Kali landslide: Four more bodies found, death toll now 30

Batang Kali landslide: Four more bodies found, death toll now 30

Search still ongoing for remaining three missing victims.
At least 30 top UM medical grads leave for S'pore yearly - expert

At least 30 top UM medical grads leave for S'pore yearly - expert

Dr Adeeba says govt must improve healthcare working conditions to stem exodus.
'People there always pure' - Umno's Shahrir sneers at PAS leaders

'People there always pure' - Umno's Shahrir sneers at PAS leaders

Shahrir jabs at T'ganu MB going on holiday during floods.
Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial without lawyer's presence

Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial without lawyer's presence

After the former PM's request, the court sets Jan 5 as the next date.
UN Security Council demands end to Myanmar violence

UN Security Council demands end to Myanmar violence

This is the first UNSC resolution adopted in decades.
Number of flood evacuees rise in Terengganu, Pahang

Number of flood evacuees rise in Terengganu, Pahang

Flood victims in T'ganu rise from 36,009 to 36,231 this morning.
Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj

Nepal court to release serial killer Charles 'the serpent' Sobhraj

The 78-year-old has served most of his 20-year sentence.
COMMENT | Anwar govt must prioritise legal reforms, prevent abuses

COMMENT | Anwar govt must prioritise legal reforms, prevent abuses

Govt should prevent Sosma abuses that muzzle corruption scandals.
LETTER | MPs should be made to attend Parliament

LETTER | MPs should be made to attend Parliament

Even university students have a minimum required threshold, why not MPs?
Flash floods expected in 6 states

Flash floods expected in 6 states

Flash floods may hit Johor, Pahang, Perak, Sabah, Selangor, and Terengganu.
Brazil soccer star Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Brazil soccer star Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Family: He requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction.
COMMENT | The perfect Christmas gift

COMMENT | The perfect Christmas gift

It's not giving gifts - it's about the care that we show for others...
YOURSAY | Doctors must never judge those who seek treatment

YOURSAY | Doctors must never judge those who seek treatment

'Remove the religious aspect, just treat the patient.'
Covid-19 (Dec 21): 984 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 21): 984 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 deaths on a downtrend.
COMMENT | Will govt act on Perak Sultan's rejoinder?

COMMENT | Will govt act on Perak Sultan's rejoinder?

Govt should act against extremism using existing laws.
Top news and newsmaker of 2022 - you decide

Top news and newsmaker of 2022 - you decide

A tradition for Malaysiakini readers to pick what they think is best.
Perak Harapan, BN form consultative committee to ensure political stability

Perak Harapan, BN form consultative committee to ensure political stability

'It's a symbol of commitment to upholding the sultan's decree.'
Anwar ready to cooperate with all parties

Anwar ready to cooperate with all parties

These include opposition-led states, the PM assures.
Batang Kali landslide: First time M’sia uses GPR to find victims

Batang Kali landslide: First time M’sia uses GPR to find victims

However, accuracy might be affected by uneven surfaces.