Archive - 23 December 2022

Afghanistan told to reconsider move on women’s access to universities

Afghanistan told to reconsider move on women’s access to universities

Zulkifli Mohamad says it clearly contradicts Islamic principles.
Batang Kali tragedy: Words fail grieving dad

Batang Kali tragedy: Words fail grieving dad

He could only utter 'thank you' when 4 members of his family were found by SAR team.
Thai court to decide M'sian businessperson's extradition on Jan 18

Thai court to decide M'sian businessperson's extradition on Jan 18

Extradition requests are submitted by Malaysia and China.  
Rafizi calls for 'collective effort' to battle inflation

Rafizi calls for 'collective effort' to battle inflation

Minister says consumers are partly to blame for the increase in food prices.
CAAM names Norazman as new CEO

CAAM names Norazman as new CEO

He is the first pilot in Malaysia to be rated on the A350 aircraft.
Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

It says the historic resolution highlighted the basic needs of Myanmar people.
Govt agrees to lower gas facility charge from 2023-2025

Govt agrees to lower gas facility charge from 2023-2025

Rafizi hopes this could provide relief in terms of energy costs to the industry.
Apex court to hear bid to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi in April

Apex court to hear bid to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi in April

This is a suit by two Sabahans over Hadi's alleged seditious statement.
Not true that unity govt cannot be criticised, says Teo

Not true that unity govt cannot be criticised, says Teo

People are welcome to express their views, adds the deputy minister.
Govt studying need to list imported eggs as controlled items

Govt studying need to list imported eggs as controlled items

To ensure their prices remain affordable, says Agriculture Ministry.
MRT Putrajaya line Phase 2 expected to begin operations in March 2023

MRT Putrajaya line Phase 2 expected to begin operations in March 2023

It consists of 15 elevated stations and nine underground stations.
Cattle breeder loses 151 animals to floods in Terengganu

Cattle breeder loses 151 animals to floods in Terengganu

Animals were washed away by the swollen Sungai Keluang.
Fadillah slams EU regulation targeting products linked to deforestation

Fadillah slams EU regulation targeting products linked to deforestation

The regulation is detrimental to free and fair trade, adds the DPM.
LETTER | KLIA2 waiting area in poor condition

LETTER | KLIA2 waiting area in poor condition

Does the new transport minister need to visit before action is taken?
T'ganu MB apologises over absence during critical phases of floods

T'ganu MB apologises over absence during critical phases of floods

Samsuri says he only left for overseas when they were signs of floods receding.

Govt to engage stakeholders on Sosma provisions

Govt to engage stakeholders on Sosma provisions

Ramkarpal says home minister agrees to look into the questionable aspects of the law.
65pct of Antartica's plants, animals may disappear due to climate change

65pct of Antartica's plants, animals may disappear due to climate change

Study shows current conservation efforts not working, more needs to be done.
RapidKL: Repairs at stations underway, spare parts wait caused delay

RapidKL: Repairs at stations underway, spare parts wait caused delay

Works expected to be completed in February 2023.
233 evacuated in Pitas due to king's tide phenomenon

233 evacuated in Pitas due to king's tide phenomenon

The phenomenon is expected to bring floods.
Equal allocation for all Perak elected reps lauded

Equal allocation for all Perak elected reps lauded

It proves that govt respects people's rights, says Teja rep.
Perhilitan, ministry fail to nullify suit over culling of endangered monkeys

Perhilitan, ministry fail to nullify suit over culling of endangered monkeys

The suit will now go for a full hearing in Jan 2024.
Malacca cancels New Year’s Eve celebration

Malacca cancels New Year’s Eve celebration

Decision made after taking into account the current flood situation.
MP SPEAKS | Hadi’s false narrative about Muslim voter turnout

MP SPEAKS | Hadi’s false narrative about Muslim voter turnout

The proof is in facts and figures as well as granular data. 
China's stretched health system braces for peak in Covid-19 infections

China's stretched health system braces for peak in Covid-19 infections

Officials estimate the peak could arrive as early as next week.
Contented with sea view, lecturer turns down Anwar’s offer

Contented with sea view, lecturer turns down Anwar’s offer

Agus wants to continue teaching on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
CPI stays at 4pct in Nov 2022, food highest contributor

CPI stays at 4pct in Nov 2022, food highest contributor

Statistics Department says food inflation increased by 7.3pct.
Hospitality and culinary summer highlights 2022

Hospitality and culinary summer highlights 2022

The UOWMKDU School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA) in the Selangor and Penang UC campuses had a packed calendar of activities this summer. Culinary staff and students came together in the Battle of the Chefs 2022 competition.
Most urban-dwellers are bumiputera, latest census shows

Most urban-dwellers are bumiputera, latest census shows

About 62.6pct of urbanites, or 14.1 million, are bumiputera.
PSM: FMM's right, foreign workers' management should fall under HR Ministry

PSM: FMM's right, foreign workers' management should fall under HR Ministry

PSM deputy chairperson urges govt to end the runaround on the issue.
Witness: Ex-AG green lighted charging of Shahrir despite incomplete probe

Witness: Ex-AG green lighted charging of Shahrir despite incomplete probe

Authorities did not pursue the accused's reimbursement claim, witness testifies.
LETTER | Concern over govt’s flip-flop on foreign worker management policy

LETTER | Concern over govt’s flip-flop on foreign worker management policy

The changes in policies lead to a lot of frustration among employers.
Medics must not impose moral values, expert says in anti-HIV drug row

Medics must not impose moral values, expert says in anti-HIV drug row

Ex-MOH official says evidence shows PrEP cuts transmission.
690 held for gambling, betting involving World Cup matches

690 held for gambling, betting involving World Cup matches

The suspects are either bookies or punters.
COMMENT | What corruption cost us over the years

COMMENT | What corruption cost us over the years

From thousands to millions, and now it's several hundred billion ringgits.
Expert: Poor disaster warning system results in RM36b losses annually

Expert: Poor disaster warning system results in RM36b losses annually

Economic losses can be cut in half if system improved, he says.
Bank Islam Offer Financial Relief For Flood Victims

Bank Islam Offer Financial Relief For Flood Victims

Providing financing payment flexibility for affected customers and a moratorium of up to 6 months to assist the MSMEs
DAP, PKR condemn Taliban for banning women from universities

DAP, PKR condemn Taliban for banning women from universities

'It's a regressive and misogynistic policy.' 
China's Covid-19 hospital data absent from WHO's latest reports, raising concerns

China's Covid-19 hospital data absent from WHO's latest reports, raising concerns

Some say China is struggling to keep tally, others suggest cover-up.
Rep shares personal story leading her to push for suicide law reform

Rep shares personal story leading her to push for suicide law reform

UPDATED 12.54PM | Subang Jaya rep Ng had to talk someone out of suicide before.
Batang Kali hoteliers, Genting Highlands workers worry over road closure

Batang Kali hoteliers, Genting Highlands workers worry over road closure

UPDATED 5.30PM | The road will be closed for a year for slope rehabilitation works.
Search for last landslide victim continues today

Search for last landslide victim continues today

A rescue team assisted by six dogs has been deployed.
Juhar expected to be reappointed as Sabah governor for fourth term

Juhar expected to be reappointed as Sabah governor for fourth term

This is amid speculations that three other were gunning for the position.
Bad weather: Woman killed by falling tree in Sabah's West Coast

Bad weather: Woman killed by falling tree in Sabah's West Coast

Continuous heavy rain, tidal water overflows lash various parts of Sabah.
Pejuang needs to work with others for survival, analysts say

Pejuang needs to work with others for survival, analysts say

Remaining neutral will spell party's doom.
Security beefed up in Indonesia ahead of the year-end holiday season

Security beefed up in Indonesia ahead of the year-end holiday season

To prevent terrorist attacks and other crimes ahead of Christmas.
Covid-19 (Dec 22): 858 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 22): 858 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases are down 28.7pct compared to two weeks ago.
Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Iran's clerical leaders to grapple with deepening dissent in 2023

Protests sparked by custodial death of Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
YOURSAY | Those who exploit race and religion must be identified

YOURSAY | Those who exploit race and religion must be identified

‘Does PM have it in him to slay his monster from the eighties?’
Police say cops, and not bogus cops, stopped 'DOLLA' and friends

Police say cops, and not bogus cops, stopped 'DOLLA' and friends

This comes after claims by a Twitter user against the police.
Council establishment needs media practitioners' touch - Johan Jaaffar

Council establishment needs media practitioners' touch - Johan Jaaffar

A Malaysian Media Council 'will avoid govt dominance' over the media.
Ebit Lew's trial: Mobile phone suspected to contain criminal offence materials

Ebit Lew's trial: Mobile phone suspected to contain criminal offence materials

The mobile phone was seized from the preacher on Aug 19 last year.
Flooding: Fresh food dwindling, dry food in Kelantan, T'ganu stable

Flooding: Fresh food dwindling, dry food in Kelantan, T'ganu stable

Wet goods dealers need to get supplies from as far as KL.
Nadma: 103 disaster locations reported throughout country

Nadma: 103 disaster locations reported throughout country

Four rivers in Kelantan and three in Terengganu reach dangerous levels.
Deputy speaker contest decoded

Deputy speaker contest decoded

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