Archive - 31 December 2022

State leaders hope for economic growth, stable govt in 2023

State leaders hope for economic growth, stable govt in 2023

They also note the uncharted political landscape Malaysia is in.
S'gor sultan: Put aside political differences to face challenges

S'gor sultan: Put aside political differences to face challenges

Sultan Sharafuddin says the nation faces a challenging year ahead.
In NYE message, PM issues reminder against corruption

In NYE message, PM issues reminder against corruption

Anwar is confident good enforcement officers will eliminate bad apples.
S'gor govt to discuss additional Covid-19 protocols amid China surge

S'gor govt to discuss additional Covid-19 protocols amid China surge

MB says fair for inbound China travellers to register themselves.
Sanusi: Integrated gas supply, power plant project to begin next year

Sanusi: Integrated gas supply, power plant project to begin next year

Kedah records over RM9 billion in investments in first half of the year. 
Former Pope Benedict dies aged 95 in Vatican monastery

Former Pope Benedict dies aged 95 in Vatican monastery

His body will lie in state from Monday in St Peter's Basilica.
Rafizi: No official invitation yet to Umno AGM

Rafizi: No official invitation yet to Umno AGM

PKR will decide collectively on attendance if invited, he says. 
King and Queen wish all Malaysians a blessed new year

King and Queen wish all Malaysians a blessed new year

Their Majesties pray for all Malaysians’ wellbeing and prosperity. 
Palestinians welcome UN vote on Israel's occupation as 'a victory'

Palestinians welcome UN vote on Israel's occupation as 'a victory'

The general assembly has requested the ICJ's opinion on Israeli-occupied territories.
PAS urges govt to temporarily bar China arrivals amid Covid-19 surge

PAS urges govt to temporarily bar China arrivals amid Covid-19 surge

Party info chief says govt should monitor the situation first.
China censors Covid-related content online as New Year's Eve prompts reflection

China censors Covid-related content online as New Year's Eve prompts reflection

Thousands of Weibo users criticise the move.
LETTER | 	Place emphasis on unity for 2023

LETTER | Place emphasis on unity for 2023

We will always remain a united family. 
Maybank confirms data leak allegations are false

Maybank confirms data leak allegations are false

Customers' data remain secure and private, it reassures them.
RM6.6b in revenue proves Sabah did well this year – Hajiji

RM6.6b in revenue proves Sabah did well this year – Hajiji

We’ll continue implementing good policies to encourage more investments, he says. 
Four-year-old boy’s death: Court extends remand on five people

Four-year-old boy’s death: Court extends remand on five people

Magistrate Court extends remand until Jan 7 to facilitate investigations. 
Pioneering US television journalist Barbara Walters dead at 93

Pioneering US television journalist Barbara Walters dead at 93

The circumstances of her death were not given.
Academics may not be best choice, leaders tell Maszlee

Academics may not be best choice, leaders tell Maszlee

What we need is minister with political will, Puad and Ramasamy say. 
Share specific data on Covid-19 regularly, WHO urges China

Share specific data on Covid-19 regularly, WHO urges China

Health body makes the call following surge in Covid-19 cases in China. 

Lower Besraya, Lekas toll rates from tomorrow

Lower Besraya, Lekas toll rates from tomorrow

This is to help public mitigate rising cost of living, minister says. 
COMMENT | Can we have better opposition to challenge govt?

COMMENT | Can we have better opposition to challenge govt?

Buck up or ship out.
North Korea fires missiles again - report

North Korea fires missiles again - report

Pyongyang has fired around 70 missiles this year alone, Yonhap says. 
COMMENT | Media council cannot stop spread of fake news

COMMENT | Media council cannot stop spread of fake news

Fake news spread on social media mostly instead of press outlets. 
Mat Sabu: Bernas' RM10m profit to be paid to poor rice farmers in January

Mat Sabu: Bernas' RM10m profit to be paid to poor rice farmers in January

Farmers in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang will receive payment first. 
Services at Scotland hospitals ‘under extreme pressure’ due to Covid-19, flu

Services at Scotland hospitals ‘under extreme pressure’ due to Covid-19, flu

Patients reportedly have to wait for up to 40 hours.
COMMENT | Four Bersatu MPs case might land in court

COMMENT | Four Bersatu MPs case might land in court

Court may decide on it for clarity purposes irrespective of speaker’s decision. 
Cold govt buildings, thick clothing - minister wants mindset change

Cold govt buildings, thick clothing - minister wants mindset change

Low energy prices caused wasteful attitude, Nik Nazmi says.
Remains of Malaysian who drowned in Bali arrive in KLIA

Remains of Malaysian who drowned in Bali arrive in KLIA

He drowned while trying to save two tourists.
‘HR minister's explanation on minimum wage deferment flawed’

‘HR minister's explanation on minimum wage deferment flawed’

Where’s the cabinet paper on the decision, PSM asks Sivakumar.
Improving interior schools my top priority, minister says

Improving interior schools my top priority, minister says

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek wants equal access to education.
COMMENT | Here’s to some serious reforms in 2023

COMMENT | Here’s to some serious reforms in 2023

It's doable because Anwar is committed to reforms and unity.
Covid-19 (Dec 30): 583 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Dec 30): 583 new cases, 1 death

Active cases are down 23 percent from two weeks ago.
Nik Nazmi wants EIA transparency, more officers for enforcement

Nik Nazmi wants EIA transparency, more officers for enforcement

We have to trust people with information, minister says.
COMMENT | Azalina, one tough act to follow

COMMENT | Azalina, one tough act to follow

Pengerang MP dedicates herself to championing legal reforms and human rights. 
YOURSAY | Visitors from China: A test for unity govt on Covid-19 control

YOURSAY | Visitors from China: A test for unity govt on Covid-19 control

'There is nothing more important than addressing this right now.'