Archive - 2 January 2023

Actor Jeremy Renner hospitalised after snow plough accident

Actor Jeremy Renner hospitalised after snow plough accident

He is reportedly in critical but stable condition.
Health DG: Two main Covid-19 variants in China detected in M'sia

Health DG: Two main Covid-19 variants in China detected in M'sia

So far, no data to suggest it is deadlier than other variants.

Cop in detention over claims of raping rape victim - report

Cop in detention over claims of raping rape victim - report

UPDATED 10.35PM | The 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted when reporting rape.
Monitoring of asymptomatic Covid-19 patients now through MySejahtera

Monitoring of asymptomatic Covid-19 patients now through MySejahtera

Health DG says this will replace robocalling.
DNB: Malaysia's 5G coverage nears 50pct

DNB: Malaysia's 5G coverage nears 50pct

DNB says 5G now reaches nearly 15 million Malaysians.
Wan Fayhsal joins call to ban inbound China travellers

Wan Fayhsal joins call to ban inbound China travellers

Bersatu Youth chief says past Harapan govt made mistake of allowing travellers.
Hulu Langat MP says Shahidan 'fishing' for funds under Budget 2023

Hulu Langat MP says Shahidan 'fishing' for funds under Budget 2023

Sany notes the government had not even made any related announcements.
Malacca exco: Errant coach apologised to players, parents

Malacca exco: Errant coach apologised to players, parents

'Coach became emotional when team did not perform as expected.'
Wanita PKR wants coach charged for assault, calls on athletes to speak up

Wanita PKR wants coach charged for assault, calls on athletes to speak up

Physical abuse must not be normalised, they say. 
'No chup-ping' - JB mayor warns illegal parking bookers

'No chup-ping' - JB mayor warns illegal parking bookers

Chairs, buckets, fire extinguishers are used to book parking spots.
Dewan Negara: Anwar's next juggling act

Dewan Negara: Anwar's next juggling act

PM must balance between pleasing his allies, countering PN’s incendiary rhetoric. 

Penang polls: Anwar to chair meeting on preparation before CNY

Penang polls: Anwar to chair meeting on preparation before CNY

Meeting on seat distribution, candidate selection, says Guan Eng.
Govt funding for opposition: Was PN fair, asks Nazri

Govt funding for opposition: Was PN fair, asks Nazri

Former Umno MP hits out at PN for being 'recalcitrant'.
Orang Asli community wants internet access upgraded

Orang Asli community wants internet access upgraded

They urge government to build a telecommunication substation there for better connectivity.
NGOs, advocates laud establishment of special dept for children

NGOs, advocates laud establishment of special dept for children

They hope it will bring lasting changes to children’s betterment. 
Fewer 4D lottery draws not enough, says PAS ulama wing

Fewer 4D lottery draws not enough, says PAS ulama wing

'No evidence gambling good for society.'
Two siblings killed in house fire in Gombak

Two siblings killed in house fire in Gombak

Their parents weren’t home and door was locked, Norazam says. 

Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Please read the legislation to avoid confusion, Nasir says. 

Yoon says South Korea, US discussing exercises using nuclear assets

Yoon says South Korea, US discussing exercises using nuclear assets

This comes after Pyongyang increased its ballistic missile tests. 
Two Palestinians killed in West Bank raids, Palestinians sources say

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank raids, Palestinians sources say

Israel military, however, does not mention deaths in its statement. 
Don't wait for bivalent vaccine, get boosters now – Zaliha

Don't wait for bivalent vaccine, get boosters now – Zaliha

Bivalent Covid-19 vaccines arriving later this month. 
COMMENT | Can an academician minister halt university decline?

COMMENT | Can an academician minister halt university decline?

Quality of public universities declining over past decades.
'Not fair' that opposition MPs denied govt funding – Shahidan

'Not fair' that opposition MPs denied govt funding – Shahidan

We will have a meeting with government on this soon, he says. 
Edu Ministry probes volleyball coach for slapping teen athletes

Edu Ministry probes volleyball coach for slapping teen athletes

Ministry will also cooperate with the police if a report is lodged. 

LETTER | Is Hajiji’s position as Sabah CM still tenable?

LETTER | Is Hajiji’s position as Sabah CM still tenable?

Impugned chief minister's appointment must be remedied.
Chinese state media seek to reassure public over Covid-19

Chinese state media seek to reassure public over Covid-19

Surge in number of cases alarms health officials. 

Global economy faces tougher year in 2023, IMF's Georgieva warns

Global economy faces tougher year in 2023, IMF's Georgieva warns

Three big economies – the US, Europe and China – are slowing down. 
Perfume oil spill causes shutdown of water treatment plants

Perfume oil spill causes shutdown of water treatment plants

Two Selangor water treatment plants shut 7pm yesterday.
Cops probe claim Batang Kali landslide victim's TnG card misused

Cops probe claim Batang Kali landslide victim's TnG card misused

Matter being investigated under Section 379 of Penal Code for theft.
YOURSAY | History should be based on facts, not politics

YOURSAY | History should be based on facts, not politics

'Acceptance and tolerance are what is lacking in our society.'
COMMENT | PN’s strategy of using 'infidelic' Western values

COMMENT | PN’s strategy of using 'infidelic' Western values

The rest of us will wonder how long democracy lasts in this country.
Covid-19 (Jan 1): 420 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 1): 420 new cases, 4 deaths

Active cases trends down to a level not seen since Dec 2020.
Tourism vs Covid

Tourism vs Covid

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