Archive - 29 December 2022

Suspect with mental illness held over alleged vandalism at Sibu graves

Suspect with mental illness held over alleged vandalism at Sibu graves

The suspect has been referred to a psychiatric ward.
Workers denied minimum wage will lose out on RM4,200 - labour group

Workers denied minimum wage will lose out on RM4,200 - labour group

LLRC reminds the human resources minister of Harapan's GE14 manifesto.
Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

It's been a traumatic 40-day voyage in a leaky boat.
MACC launches probe into KL Tower shares transfer

MACC launches probe into KL Tower shares transfer

They are looking into whether there was any element of corruption.
Selangor MB proposes use of face masks by food operators in stages

Selangor MB proposes use of face masks by food operators in stages

'What is important at this stage is the education process.'
Russia fires barrage of missiles at Ukraine's major cities

Russia fires barrage of missiles at Ukraine's major cities

'Senseless barbarism,' Ukraine's foreign minister tweets.
Cambodian casino fire kills 10, many feared trapped

Cambodian casino fire kills 10, many feared trapped

Casinos are a key part of Cambodia's tourism industry.
Zambry: Cases involving Indonesian domestic workers to be reviewed

Zambry: Cases involving Indonesian domestic workers to be reviewed

'This is to ensure justice is served based on country's existing laws.'
As PBM embarks on new beginning, Sng tells dissenters to leave

As PBM embarks on new beginning, Sng tells dissenters to leave

Party supreme council also decided members are not allowed to join Muafakat.

Graphjet signs LO for RM400mil production plant in Kuantan ahead of US$1.5bil NASDAQ listing

Graphjet signs LO for RM400mil production plant in Kuantan ahead of US$1.5bil NASDAQ listing

A signing ceremony between Graphjet Technology and the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) was held recently. The ceremony was graced by Chief Executive Officer of ECERDC YBhg Dato’ Baidzawi Che Mat.
Under PAA probe, group calls for the right of people to meet their MPs

Under PAA probe, group calls for the right of people to meet their MPs

Rights group Suaram wants designated gathering areas to be reviewed.
Pahang govt, opposition should cooperate to develop state - MB

Pahang govt, opposition should cooperate to develop state - MB

Wan Rosdy says political stability is essential for development.
M'sian economy to moderate in 2023 amid global uncertainty

M'sian economy to moderate in 2023 amid global uncertainty

Statistics department cites China Covid-19 surge and Ukraine war.
Merdeka 118: PMVSB to provide full cooperation on daredevil climb

Merdeka 118: PMVSB to provide full cooperation on daredevil climb

A couple is being investigated for trespassing on the construction site.
Perak state assembly passes anti-party hopping law

Perak state assembly passes anti-party hopping law

The law will strengthen the people's faith in democracy, says MB.
Orang Asli villagers worry about bear sightings at Kampung Perawas

Orang Asli villagers worry about bear sightings at Kampung Perawas

Perhilitan has already been notified of the matter. 
2023 Budget to consider manifestoes of all parties in unity government

2023 Budget to consider manifestoes of all parties in unity government

A special secretariat will examine the manifestoes - Ahmad Maslan.
Nancy: Cabinet agrees in principle to establish special dept for children

Nancy: Cabinet agrees in principle to establish special dept for children

Ministry is looking into the proposal before a decision can be made.
Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes Covid rules

Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes Covid rules

Before Covid, Chinese tourists spent US$255 billion a year on global travel.
TM sold KL Tower shares to focus on telco services

TM sold KL Tower shares to focus on telco services

The company says the tower is now a tourism business.
China's Covid policymaking under scrutiny as infections soar

China's Covid policymaking under scrutiny as infections soar

Policymakers face an immense challenge to treat the sick and minimise deaths.
SMEs Thrive as Economy Rebounds

SMEs Thrive as Economy Rebounds

138 Malaysian SMEs win the prestigious SME100 Awards amidst strong recovery
Canada's Hudson Bay polar bear population plummets

Canada's Hudson Bay polar bear population plummets

Climate change is impacting the animals.
Factbox: Covid-19 rules for China travellers rolled out around the world

Factbox: Covid-19 rules for China travellers rolled out around the world

Some countries have already implemented extra measures amid China's Covid-19 wave.
Analysis-Modi's popularity key to selling cut in food aid ahead of Indian elections

Analysis-Modi's popularity key to selling cut in food aid ahead of Indian elections

Subsidised food and other items are key to winning elections in India.
Johari will decide status of 4 GRS MPs within 21 days

Johari will decide status of 4 GRS MPs within 21 days

This is on whether they should vacate their seats following the exodus from PN.
Time for Zuraida to call it quits, say analysts

Time for Zuraida to call it quits, say analysts

One analyst says her fate was sealed when she betrayed PKR, Harapan.
Inappropriate for Muslims to call themselves priests - Penang mufti

Inappropriate for Muslims to call themselves priests - Penang mufti

The meaning of the name is confusing, he says.
Bersatu demands speaker declare 4 Sabah seats vacant

Bersatu demands speaker declare 4 Sabah seats vacant

Party claims the four MPs have violated anti-hopping law.
DID undertaking 40 flood mitigation projects in K'tan, T'ganu

DID undertaking 40 flood mitigation projects in K'tan, T'ganu

It will increase the number of people protected from the effects of floods. 
Health DG urges M'sians to take booster jabs as China reopens borders

Health DG urges M'sians to take booster jabs as China reopens borders

Inbound Chinese tourists could potentially spread the disease around.
COMMENT |  What's up with Malacca's psychedelic trishaw?

COMMENT | What's up with Malacca's psychedelic trishaw?

The state should stay true to its world heritage status.
CPTPP: Mat Sabu promises to bring 6 demands from NGOs to cabinet

CPTPP: Mat Sabu promises to bring 6 demands from NGOs to cabinet

This is over CPTPP's impact on the country’s agricultural sector.
COMMENT | Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's most narcissistic of all?

COMMENT | Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's most narcissistic of all?

Mirror: Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Pahang appoints non-Malay deputy speaker for the first time

Pahang appoints non-Malay deputy speaker for the first time

UPDATED 1.25PM | Harapan's Bilut rep Lee Chin Chen has been appointed.
Suhakam: Leverage int'l positions to pressure Taliban on women's education

Suhakam: Leverage int'l positions to pressure Taliban on women's education

M'sia is member of UN Human Rights Council, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
LETTER | UPSR and PT3 - a bygone era

LETTER | UPSR and PT3 - a bygone era

But abolishing it is perhaps better for our children's education.
Johor permaisuri expresses sadness over alleged abuse to death of boy

Johor permaisuri expresses sadness over alleged abuse to death of boy

'Be more sensitive and concerned about children’s safety.'
China's vast countryside in rush to bolster Covid-19 defences

China's vast countryside in rush to bolster Covid-19 defences

Hundreds of millions will travel during the Lunar New Year celebrations.
LETTER | Malaysia’s Achilles' heel

LETTER | Malaysia’s Achilles' heel

Consider the issue of mental health a matter of national emergency.
Electricity tariffs, labour costs hike to much for car parts businesses

Electricity tariffs, labour costs hike to much for car parts businesses

They urge govt to defer the increase.
COMMENT | Mavcom found wanting amid flight delays

COMMENT | Mavcom found wanting amid flight delays

Why does it only act when the minister intervenes?
UN halts some programmes in Afghanistan after ban on women aid workers

UN halts some programmes in Afghanistan after ban on women aid workers

It warns many other activities will also likely need to be paused.
Sofia Jane stars in a movie set for the prestigious Rotterdam festival

Sofia Jane stars in a movie set for the prestigious Rotterdam festival

A Malay film on a Malay-Muslim woman’s uphill battle to marry.
Special RM700 cash aid for civil servants to be disbursed on Jan 17

Special RM700 cash aid for civil servants to be disbursed on Jan 17

Public Service Department says retired public servants will also get RM350.
Covid-19 (Dec 28): 480 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 28): 480 new cases, 4 deaths

Key indicators continue to indicate downtrend in hospitalisation.
China slams Taiwan's 'cannon fodder' conscription decision

China slams Taiwan's 'cannon fodder' conscription decision

Taiwan has extended compulsory military service from 4 months to a year.
Top stories of 2022 - Malaysiakini readers' choice

Top stories of 2022 - Malaysiakini readers' choice

POLL | Here are the top stories of 2022, according to Malaysiakini readers.
US to impose mandatory Covid-19 tests for travellers from China

US to impose mandatory Covid-19 tests for travellers from China

This comes after Beijing's decision to lift its zero-Covid policies.
Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Arrivals from Russia grew faster than all other countries.
YOURSAY | Time is of the essence for Anwar

YOURSAY | Time is of the essence for Anwar

'Be the prime minister masses desire and not just satisfy the few.’
COMMENT | My top five news stories of the year

COMMENT | My top five news stories of the year

Racial and religious narratives still thrive in multi-racial Malaysia. 
Flash floods in KL to be given special attention - Nga

Flash floods in KL to be given special attention - Nga

DBKL has identified 25 flash flood hot spots in the capital.