Archive - 7 January 2023

Malaysia beats Thailand in first leg of AFF semi-finals

Malaysia beats Thailand in first leg of AFF semi-finals

Faisal Halim scores the only goal of the match.
Govt to review SMS broadcast SOPs - Fahmi

Govt to review SMS broadcast SOPs - Fahmi

Minister says this will ensure only important messages are sent out.
Anwar's Indonesia visit to further strengthen bilateral ties - analysts

Anwar's Indonesia visit to further strengthen bilateral ties - analysts

Issues that need attention include Indonesian migrant workers in M'sia.
Malacca CM, state Umno chief must put to rest tussle claims

Malacca CM, state Umno chief must put to rest tussle claims

Both have denied any leadership dispute but rumour mill keeps spinning.
DPM Zahid's aide urges govt to ban alcohol after 10pm in 24-hour premises

DPM Zahid's aide urges govt to ban alcohol after 10pm in 24-hour premises

Ramesh Rao says such a ban will protect the younger generation.
M'sian ambassador to Indonesia to be announced soon - Zambry

M'sian ambassador to Indonesia to be announced soon - Zambry

Foreign minister says appointment is being finalised.
Anwar assures Sabah situation under control

Anwar assures Sabah situation under control

UPDATED 7.18PM | PM says will ensure governance of state unaffected.
Hajiji meets with Sabah Yang di-Pertua amid leadership crisis

Hajiji meets with Sabah Yang di-Pertua amid leadership crisis

This is after Sabah Umno and BN withdrew support for him.
Extending clinic hours requires more manpower – MMA

Extending clinic hours requires more manpower – MMA

Rope in general practitioners from private sector for help, it says. 
Five rogue Umno reps back Hajiji as Sabah CM

Five rogue Umno reps back Hajiji as Sabah CM

UPDATED 7.31PM | They condemn the actions of those seeking to topple govt.
McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker, but at a cost

McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker, but at a cost

He wins after making major concessions to hardline Republicans. 
Iran hangs two men accused of killing security official during protests

Iran hangs two men accused of killing security official during protests

Three others are awaiting execution while 11 others received jail time. 
Police: Package bomb killing could be due to personal dispute

Police: Package bomb killing could be due to personal dispute

Cops say suspects in custody were village acquaintances.
Zuraida, Redzuan are Muafakat Nasional deputy presidents

Zuraida, Redzuan are Muafakat Nasional deputy presidents

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah and Edmund Santhara Kumar also appointed to the position.
LETTER | Is Hajiji’s chief minister’s position constitutional?

LETTER | Is Hajiji’s chief minister’s position constitutional?

Political crisis in Sabah could affect Putrajaya if not dealt with properly. 
'MACC should probe Bersatu division leader in stimulus package case'

'MACC should probe Bersatu division leader in stimulus package case'

It shouldn't be a political ploy to demonise previous government, says Faizal.
Newscaster’s disappearance: Ras Adiba not giving up on her friend

Newscaster’s disappearance: Ras Adiba not giving up on her friend

I’ll continue searching for Zalina although she may be ‘gone’. 
COMMENT | Hitting children is wrong - plain and simple

COMMENT | Hitting children is wrong - plain and simple

It is not the way to educate them.
Mitigation measures taken to overcome KLIA aerotrain operation issues

Mitigation measures taken to overcome KLIA aerotrain operation issues

Shuttle buses will operate around the clock.
Azalina proposes full time, independent children’s commissioner

Azalina proposes full time, independent children’s commissioner

'It needs a specific position with tenure and remuneration.'
Civil servant nabbed over alleged theft of landslide victims’ belongings

Civil servant nabbed over alleged theft of landslide victims’ belongings

The suspect was arrested in the Klang Valley area yesterday.
Republican McCarthy suffers embarrassing 14th loss in US House speaker bid

Republican McCarthy suffers embarrassing 14th loss in US House speaker bid

Right-wing hardliners keep opposing him despite various concessions made. 
Shafie: ‘Partyless’ Hajiji to blame for Sabah’s political impasse

Shafie: ‘Partyless’ Hajiji to blame for Sabah’s political impasse

Let Sabah governor decide on the matter, he says. 
Ant Group says Jack Ma to relinquish control of company

Ant Group says Jack Ma to relinquish control of company

Ma will lose most of his voting rights after several adjustments. 
African Swine Fever detected in Sungai Bakap pig farm

African Swine Fever detected in Sungai Bakap pig farm

Farm has been closed and the pigs are being culled. 

Azmi appointed as MCMC interim chairperson

Azmi appointed as MCMC interim chairperson

He succeeds Salim Fateh who resigned on Dec 20. 
Why retract support from Hajiji when Sabah doing well, Shahelmey asks

Why retract support from Hajiji when Sabah doing well, Shahelmey asks

Umno rep disagrees with Bung’s decision and is ready to face action. 
Leaders of four GRS parties chide Bung, restate support for Hajiji's govt

Leaders of four GRS parties chide Bung, restate support for Hajiji's govt

Bung's announcement has no effect on Hajiji’s current position, they say.
Immigration busts syndicate issuing refugee cards to Myanmar nationals

Immigration busts syndicate issuing refugee cards to Myanmar nationals

Syndicate issues documents to ethnic Chin, Khairul says. 
Teenager killed after motorcycle crashes into buffalo

Teenager killed after motorcycle crashes into buffalo

Police say he died due to head injuries. 
MACC nabs CEO over misappropriation from pandemic stimulus

MACC nabs CEO over misappropriation from pandemic stimulus

He was arrested at the MACC headquarters, a source says. 

Russian hackers target US nuclear scientists

Russian hackers target US nuclear scientists

It's unclear why these labs were targeted.
Industry cartels behind high cost of living, says PM

Industry cartels behind high cost of living, says PM

'Stricter regulations should be instilled to stop them.'
PM: LGBT, secularism, communism will never be recognised by my govt

PM: LGBT, secularism, communism will never be recognised by my govt

Anwar also explains why he filed lawsuits against several of his critics. 
Group invites Zafrul to a dialogue session on CPTPP

Group invites Zafrul to a dialogue session on CPTPP

NGO claims several provisions in the trade pact could affect Malaysia. 
GRS dismisses Bung's claim that Hajiji has no locus standi to remain Sabah CM

GRS dismisses Bung's claim that Hajiji has no locus standi to remain Sabah CM

'His claim has no merit as Hajiji was legitimately sworn in.'
106 countries on two wheels: A retiree’s goal to combat climate change

106 countries on two wheels: A retiree’s goal to combat climate change

MALAYSIANSKINI | Katiravan plans to raise awareness by travelling to various nations. 
KDM claims Hajiji has lost majority, Sabah Harapan denies any U-turn

KDM claims Hajiji has lost majority, Sabah Harapan denies any U-turn

KDM leaves the matter to Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
US, Japan launch task force on rights, labour standards in supply chains

US, Japan launch task force on rights, labour standards in supply chains

They will invite other governments to join the initiative.
'S’wak can manage 70pct of projects without referring to federal govt'

'S’wak can manage 70pct of projects without referring to federal govt'

The projects can be implemented by the state public works department.
Covid-19 (Jan 6): 543 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 6): 543 new cases, 4 deaths

Active cases down by 19.2pct compared to 14 days ago.
Malaysians' trust level in companies, institutions remain firm -  survey

Malaysians' trust level in companies, institutions remain firm - survey

Media gained bigger trust among populace last year, Ipsos adds. 
Corruption: Shark jailed, only a few ‘ikan bilis’ left to catch - Anwar

Corruption: Shark jailed, only a few ‘ikan bilis’ left to catch - Anwar

'Their actions have affected the country’s economy and development.'
Two senior company directors nabbed to assist in KL Tower sale probe

Two senior company directors nabbed to assist in KL Tower sale probe

Both were detained at the MACC headquarters, a source says. 
YOURSAY | Najib's case zero relevance to arbitrary detention

YOURSAY | Najib's case zero relevance to arbitrary detention

‘One day he may even seek justice on Mars or even Venus’.