Archive - 26 December 2022

High tide destroys another 38 stilt houses in Sandakan, total now 108

High tide destroys another 38 stilt houses in Sandakan, total now 108

The number of evacuees has increased to 684 people.
NGO accuses PJ temple of discrimination against disabled

NGO accuses PJ temple of discrimination against disabled

Group claims temple does not allow wheelchair users in prayer area.
As axing looms, Sng presents Zuraida rebels a second choice - quit politics

As axing looms, Sng presents Zuraida rebels a second choice - quit politics

'Voters have already rejected them and they lost their deposits in GE15.'
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Nearly 200 are already feared dead or lost at sea.
Batang Kali landslide M'sia's second-deadliest disaster - official

Batang Kali landslide M'sia's second-deadliest disaster - official

The deadliest is the Highland Towers collapse, which killed 48.
Adam Adli: Cause of brain drain needs to be looked at comprehensively

Adam Adli: Cause of brain drain needs to be looked at comprehensively

The deputy minister says this includes economic problems affecting youth.
Decision soon on 'no-contest' proposal for top 2 Umno posts  - Ahmad Maslan

Decision soon on 'no-contest' proposal for top 2 Umno posts - Ahmad Maslan

'The matter will be discussed at the supreme council meeting.'
LETTER | Mahathir needs to reflect before criticising Anwar

LETTER | Mahathir needs to reflect before criticising Anwar

Mahathir's party and coalition are in the doldrums while Anwar leads govt.
Ahmad Maslan: Political appointments will take a month or two

Ahmad Maslan: Political appointments will take a month or two

'It should be done carefully and not hastily.'
Sng fails to abide by party's AGM mandate - PBM deputy president

Sng fails to abide by party's AGM mandate - PBM deputy president

'He should've handed over the top post to Zuraida as agreed upon.'
CNN travel revelation gives Ipoh a boost

CNN travel revelation gives Ipoh a boost

Official says Perak govt will continue promoting the city as a tourist destination.
Health Ministry forming plans to address emergency department congestion

Health Ministry forming plans to address emergency department congestion

Minister Zaliha says research, data, audits being looked at along with consultations.
Kit Siang urges govt to stem brain drain

Kit Siang urges govt to stem brain drain

'Conduct an aggressive policy to create a 'brain gain' situation.'
PAS rep questions Pahang's decision to bar him from teaching at mosque

PAS rep questions Pahang's decision to bar him from teaching at mosque

Mujibur says he's been actively teaching there for three years.
Sulaiman denies quit rumours, Rauf says he's only acting Malacca CM

Sulaiman denies quit rumours, Rauf says he's only acting Malacca CM

The chief minister is on leave until Dec 28.
Nepal's 'fierce' ex-guerrilla chief becomes new PM

Nepal's 'fierce' ex-guerrilla chief becomes new PM

Prachanda commands the support of a big majority in Parliament.
China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provocation

China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provocation

Taiwan says the drills show Beijing is destroying regional peace.
COMMENT | Have the LCS, MACC chief's shares scandals been forgotten?

COMMENT | Have the LCS, MACC chief's shares scandals been forgotten?

Will the new government take action, or is it business as usual?
More than 7,000 flood victims still at relief centres in four states

More than 7,000 flood victims still at relief centres in four states

King tide phenomenon forces 1,500 in Sabah coastal areas to be evacuated.
Aid groups suspend Afghan efforts after Taliban bars female staff from work

Aid groups suspend Afghan efforts after Taliban bars female staff from work

The groups say they cannot work effectively without their female staffers.
Suspect in Paris shooting admits to having ‘extreme hatred of foreigners’

Suspect in Paris shooting admits to having ‘extreme hatred of foreigners’

He opens fire at a cultural centre, killing three.
Landslide SAR operation deeply affected rescue personnel

Landslide SAR operation deeply affected rescue personnel

Official says rescuers are also emotionally affected in addition to exhaustion.
Khairy joins Sungai Buloh Umno division

Khairy joins Sungai Buloh Umno division

'I don't like leaving things unresolved,' he says.
Covid-19 (Dec 25): 609 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 25): 609 new cases, no deaths

First time in two months where no deaths reported.
Maldives former president Yameen gets 11-year jail term for corruption

Maldives former president Yameen gets 11-year jail term for corruption

This is over the kickbacks he received from a private firm.
Immersion in Switzerland

Immersion in Switzerland

The degree students of SHTCA embarked on the annual immersion trip hosted by Swiss partner institution, the International Management Institute (IMI) from 27th July to 4th August 2022. This year, a total of 74 students and 3 lecturers went on the educational trip to the IMI’s campus in Lucerne, Switzerland.
YOURSAY | Separate religion from politics and govt

YOURSAY | Separate religion from politics and govt

YOURSAY | 'We have allowed Pandora's Box of religious extremism to open for too long.'
COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2022

COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2022

They reflect the politics of race and religion.