Archive - 3 January 2023

Harimau Malaya tames S'pore lions in 4-1 AFF win

Harimau Malaya tames S'pore lions in 4-1 AFF win

Malaysia also qualifies for the semi-finals as a result.
7-Eleven Malaysia names Anwar’s former aide as chairperson

7-Eleven Malaysia names Anwar’s former aide as chairperson

Farhash replaces Robin Tan, the son of Berjaya tycoon Vincent Tan.
Cabinet to decide on entry of foreign travellers - Zaliha

Cabinet to decide on entry of foreign travellers - Zaliha

The health minister says the matter involves other ministries as well.
Zahid: Professors' council shared ideas, knowledge in tackling cost of living

Zahid: Professors' council shared ideas, knowledge in tackling cost of living

The DPM has a meeting with the council today.
S'gor state reps defend ‘discriminatory’ PJ bus fare for foreigners

S'gor state reps defend ‘discriminatory’ PJ bus fare for foreigners

UPDATED 10.25PM | One says it is meant to give priority to locals.
China state media plays down severity of Covid wave before WHO meeting

China state media plays down severity of Covid wave before WHO meeting

 WHO has asked for detailed data on the outbreak in the country.
Suaram renews call for IPCMC after alleged teen rape by cop

Suaram renews call for IPCMC after alleged teen rape by cop

UPDATED 9.35PM | It contends that the existing IPCC doesn't have enforcement powers. 
Ex-Sedili rep acquitted of outraging modesty charge

Ex-Sedili rep acquitted of outraging modesty charge

Johor court rules prosecution failed to establish prima facie.
Replies of GRS 4 now with speaker - Hajiji

Replies of GRS 4 now with speaker - Hajiji

The coalition chair will leave it to speaker Johari to decide.
Wisma Jakel fire: Police will only probe if possible arson is detected

Wisma Jakel fire: Police will only probe if possible arson is detected

The action will be based on fire department's report.
Amirudin pays courtesy call on PM

Amirudin pays courtesy call on PM

State development, flood mitigation and road maintenance are some of the matters discussed.
Slapped volleyball player hopes coach is retained, says father

Slapped volleyball player hopes coach is retained, says father

He says the slapping was not to injure but to boost his daughter's spirit.
Jan 17 hearing of bid to quash LFL’s suit against S’pore minister

Jan 17 hearing of bid to quash LFL’s suit against S’pore minister

S'pore govt seeks to enforce anti-fake news law against lawyers' group.
Umno general assembly to debate only on president's policy speech

Umno general assembly to debate only on president's policy speech

This is because Umno does not hold many government portfolios, says Ahmad Maslan.
Jakel's second fire: Elements of arson among focuses of probe - dept

Jakel's second fire: Elements of arson among focuses of probe - dept

It says thus far, there is no conclusion that can be made.
Bersatu leader hits out at ministry sharing govt 'propaganda'

Bersatu leader hits out at ministry sharing govt 'propaganda'

'It's an example of how government channels being abused for subtle politickings.'
Temerloh court to hear Pahang govt suit against activist over logging issue

Temerloh court to hear Pahang govt suit against activist over logging issue

Counsel says activist’s application to transfer case to KL got rejected on Sept 30. 
COMMENT | The need for better protection of Malaysia’s forests

COMMENT | The need for better protection of Malaysia’s forests

Effective legislation is key to guarding against illegal logging.
'Harapan meet on Jan 7 to discuss polls in 6 states, possible BN tie-up'

'Harapan meet on Jan 7 to discuss polls in 6 states, possible BN tie-up'

We’ll also do a GE15 post-mortem, Saifuddin adds. 
Minister confirms missing journo deported to Pakistan

Minister confirms missing journo deported to Pakistan

Saifuddin says there are two versions of Syed Fawad's identity.

Covid-19 variants BA.5.2 detected locally since March 16, BF.7 since Aug 21

Covid-19 variants BA.5.2 detected locally since March 16, BF.7 since Aug 21

Both variants consist of 80 percent of Covid-19 cases in China. 
Terminated IRB staff plead to PM for reinstatement

Terminated IRB staff plead to PM for reinstatement

About 100 affected workers gather in Putrajaya to hand memo to PM.
Nur Jazlan: Stick to status quo, don't hand Umno to cowards

Nur Jazlan: Stick to status quo, don't hand Umno to cowards

'Cowards who were first to run after Umno lost in GE14.'
Shahidan insists PM should respond on equal allocation for opposition MPs

Shahidan insists PM should respond on equal allocation for opposition MPs

'I don't need an explanation from the Hulu Langat MP,' says PN lawmaker.
LETTER | Can Umno-PAS alliance still work?

LETTER | Can Umno-PAS alliance still work?

Harapan is an inevitable choice as PN will 'devour' Umno. 
COMMENT | Take action now, abusive teachers are bullies

COMMENT | Take action now, abusive teachers are bullies

Disciplining should not be about inflicting physical pain.
LETTER | Moral policing and piety politics will ruin Malaysia

LETTER | Moral policing and piety politics will ruin Malaysia

Piety politics have bankrupted nations and left their citizens impoverished. 
LETTER | Harapan shouldn’t be too gentlemanly

LETTER | Harapan shouldn’t be too gentlemanly

A ‘little evil’ is necessary to achieve greater good. 
Court allows another stay on Bung, wife’s RM2.8m corruption trial

Court allows another stay on Bung, wife’s RM2.8m corruption trial

This is pending disposal of the couple’s related matter at the Court of Appeal.
YTL Communications takes home multiple awards at the MCMC Star Rating Awards

YTL Communications takes home multiple awards at the MCMC Star Rating Awards

At the MCMC Star Rating Award event, YTL Communications swept the highest number of awards – a total of four – at the event that honours the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal and courier industries.
Ministry met parents of students slapped by volleyball coach – Fadhlina

Ministry met parents of students slapped by volleyball coach – Fadhlina

Ministry’s Integrity and Discipline Department probing the case, she says. 
MB: 'No discussion' on 4D outlet ban in Perlis yet

MB: 'No discussion' on 4D outlet ban in Perlis yet

We will look into it eventually, Shukri says. 
Second fire at Jakel fabric retailer

Second fire at Jakel fabric retailer

Fire dept receives distress call at 12.40am.
Russia says dozens of its troops killed in attack in eastern Ukraine

Russia says dozens of its troops killed in attack in eastern Ukraine

Furious pro-Kremlin lawmakers and bloggers urge action against commanders. 
Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict

Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict

Church still figuring out protocols for burying a former pope. 

2023-01-03

2023-01-03

Covid-19 (Jan 2): 360 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Jan 2): 360 new cases, 1 death

Hospitalisation numbers are also dropping.
Britain to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terror group – report

Britain to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terror group – report

This comes after Iran arrested 7 with links to the UK. 
Biden says US not discussing nuclear exercises with South Korea

Biden says US not discussing nuclear exercises with South Korea

Biden contradicts South Korean president on the matter. 

Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

Brazilian President Lula and his veep are scheduled to attend the wake.
ISKL’s dynamic community makes the difference!

ISKL’s dynamic community makes the difference!

When choosing a school, it goes without saying that every parent wants their child to be happy and settled, however when researching schools, parents often overlook the role a school community can play in creating a whole family experience.
COMMENT | Stop the baloney, provide equal allocation to all elected reps

COMMENT | Stop the baloney, provide equal allocation to all elected reps

Denying equal allocation due to political affiliation is undemocratic.
YOURSAY | Keep politics out of education

YOURSAY | Keep politics out of education

'Their political survival supersedes the need to reform.'