Archive - 1 January 2023

Don't spook China tourists, Tiong urges amid fears of Covid resurgence

Don't spook China tourists, Tiong urges amid fears of Covid resurgence

'Be discreet... Don't make unfriendly comments before you know the full picture.'
Minister sees red over volleyball coach slapping teen athletes

Minister sees red over volleyball coach slapping teen athletes

Hannah Yeoh says more information is being sought regarding the incident.
Stray tapir captured in Banda Hilir hotel carpark

Stray tapir captured in Banda Hilir hotel carpark

Perhilitan says it has been trying to locate the tapir for the past two weeks.
Malacca Islamic Dept moves to protect 'sacred' island from bikinis

Malacca Islamic Dept moves to protect 'sacred' island from bikinis

This after non-Muslim tourists spotted wearing bikinis at Pulau Besar.
No more 4D gambling outlets in Kedah effective today

No more 4D gambling outlets in Kedah effective today

MB says local authorities have been instructed to ensure directives are complied with.
Malacca to implement programmes to help postpartum mothers

Malacca to implement programmes to help postpartum mothers

Programmes to help mental health of mothers.
MOE to continue monitoring pupils at risk of dropping out - Fadhlina

MOE to continue monitoring pupils at risk of dropping out - Fadhlina

It's aimed at ensuring the rights of every child to educational equality.
Kampung Raja at risk of landslide, state rep calls for Nik Nazmi's intervention

Kampung Raja at risk of landslide, state rep calls for Nik Nazmi's intervention

'Make public the EIA report on land clearing activities.'
Juhar sworn in for fourth term as Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri

Juhar sworn in for fourth term as Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri

He will serve for another two years.
Three factors to recapture Kedah in next polls, says Harapan state leader

Three factors to recapture Kedah in next polls, says Harapan state leader

Racial and religious tsunami only temporary, says Ismail.
Muhyiddin: Swift action needed to protect people from new Covid variant

Muhyiddin: Swift action needed to protect people from new Covid variant

He also hopes govt would implement measures to ease people's burden.
Spectator's death: State govt to look into full report from race organiser

Spectator's death: State govt to look into full report from race organiser

Organisers will be held responsible if they violate SOPs.
Ummah Unity NGO launched, denies fighting Muafakat Nasional

Ummah Unity NGO launched, denies fighting Muafakat Nasional

Emphasise welfare and Perlis PN manifesto, says Shahidan.
Lula returns to office in a troubled, divided Brazil

Lula returns to office in a troubled, divided Brazil

He will be sworn in as president under tightened security.
LETTER | Good leaders have right attitude, prioritise right issues

LETTER | Good leaders have right attitude, prioritise right issues

Academicians don't necessarily have better leadership.
China accuses US of distorting facts after aircraft clash

China accuses US of distorting facts after aircraft clash

The US plane violated international law, says defence ministry spokesperson.
Fire destroys Jakel Shah Alam three-storey shop lot

Fire destroys Jakel Shah Alam three-storey shop lot

No casualties were reported.
LETTER | Any truth to Dr M's claim IMF would've bankrupted us?

LETTER | Any truth to Dr M's claim IMF would've bankrupted us?

'IMF loan would have exposed cronies and corruption.'
COMMENT | Do Anwar and his govt bring hope for 2023?

COMMENT | Do Anwar and his govt bring hope for 2023?

They must demonstrate that a united nation is better for all. 
Called a monster as a child, Joshua Benedict is now Mr Malaysia World

Called a monster as a child, Joshua Benedict is now Mr Malaysia World

MALAYSIANSKINI | He represents diversity, with a touch of spiciness. 
Blasts heard in Kyiv, around Ukraine in early hours of New Year's Day

Blasts heard in Kyiv, around Ukraine in early hours of New Year's Day

No injuries or casualties were reported.
New Year rings in as Asia, Europe usher out stormy 2022

New Year rings in as Asia, Europe usher out stormy 2022

It was a year marked by conflict in Ukraine and economic stresses. 
Covid-19 (Dec 31): 513 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Dec 31): 513 new cases, 1 death

Active cases stand at 12,002.
Race car crashes at Dato’ Sagor circuit, kills spectator

Race car crashes at Dato’ Sagor circuit, kills spectator

The victim dies of injuries to the head and bleeding in lungs.
Thousands celebrate new year in Wuhan amidst China's Covid-19 wave

Thousands celebrate new year in Wuhan amidst China's Covid-19 wave

Some come in fancy dress and almost everyone wears masks.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for greater nuclear arsenal

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for greater nuclear arsenal

This is to 'counter threats from the US and South Korea'.
COMMENT | Open letter to our PM: Revamp history textbooks

COMMENT | Open letter to our PM: Revamp history textbooks

Remove factual errors and ethnonationalism from our history textbooks. 
YOURSAY | Quality of education should be main focus

YOURSAY | Quality of education should be main focus

‘Schools must teach subjects, that will prepare students for the future.’
COMMENT | Malaysia’s year of yearning: Reflecting on 2022

COMMENT | Malaysia’s year of yearning: Reflecting on 2022

Political developments in the past year showed the rakyat wants change.
Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

We leave another challenging year behind and on to new beginnings.