Archive - 10 January 2023

Thailand foils Malaysian dreams of entering AFF finals

Thailand foils Malaysian dreams of entering AFF finals

UPDATED 11.20PM | Thailand beats Malaysia 3-0 in the second leg.
Sabah politics: Anwar moots creation of unity govt - Zahid

Sabah politics: Anwar moots creation of unity govt - Zahid

DPM urges all parties to have an open mind.
Operation to trace missing cargo vessel by Indonesia unsuccessful

Operation to trace missing cargo vessel by Indonesia unsuccessful

Team cannot find any signs of marine mishap.
Redzuan resigns as chairperson of Boustead Holdings

Redzuan resigns as chairperson of Boustead Holdings

The former minister wants to pursue other interests.
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights given rapid US spread of Omicron variant

WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights given rapid US spread of Omicron variant

In Europe, the subvariant is being detected in small but growing numbers.
Govt reviewing alternative to mandatory death penalty

Govt reviewing alternative to mandatory death penalty

Presently, there is a moratorium on the execution of death row inmates.
False claims: Company director remanded for four days

False claims: Company director remanded for four days

This is over the construction of a building worth RM92m.
Loke outlines two major political events that may shape future of govt

Loke outlines two major political events that may shape future of govt

One of them is the Umno election.
Merdeka 118 tower: Video of trespassing group taken in May last year - PNBMV

Merdeka 118 tower: Video of trespassing group taken in May last year - PNBMV

'They were detained on the same day.'
New Sabah ministers to be sworn in tomorrow

New Sabah ministers to be sworn in tomorrow

Speculation is rife that Hajiji is appointing three people to his cabinet.
Court orders Serba Dinamik to be wound up - report

Court orders Serba Dinamik to be wound up - report

This is to pay off the RM5 billion debts.
Seating arrangements for special assembly sitting temporary - Sabah speaker

Seating arrangements for special assembly sitting temporary - Sabah speaker

Change only made so assembly would not seem 'empty', adds Kadzim. 
Prosecution's appeal against Zahid's acquittal on VLN graft charges fixed

Prosecution's appeal against Zahid's acquittal on VLN graft charges fixed

A new case management date has been fixed for Feb 17.
Malaysian-registered cargo vessel missing in Indonesian waters

Malaysian-registered cargo vessel missing in Indonesian waters

It was scheduled to arrive in Kuching on Dec 31.
Khairy: I will back Anwar if elected as Umno president

Khairy: I will back Anwar if elected as Umno president

UPDATED 7.03PM | He wants Anwar’s government to last and remain stable. 
Foreign worker recalibration programme reintroduced for one-year period

Foreign worker recalibration programme reintroduced for one-year period

The plan is to fulfil the demand for these workers in Malaysia.
Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January

Health DG: Bivalent vaccines estimated to arrive end of January

Holidays caused delay in approval process for the vaccines, he says.
Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy

Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy

'Spare' has garnered attention around the world.
Anwar tries to mend fences in Sabah, but Hajiji seems reluctant

Anwar tries to mend fences in Sabah, but Hajiji seems reluctant

Sabah CM is not keen on reconciling with Bung and those aligned with him.
School canteen operators must follow guidelines - Fadhlina

School canteen operators must follow guidelines - Fadhlina

This is over allegation of higher food prices in these premises.
M'sian Sudha Devi re-appointed as chair of Commonwealth Foundation

M'sian Sudha Devi re-appointed as chair of Commonwealth Foundation

Her reappointment receives consensus support from all 56 member countries.
N Sembilan plans to introduce special camping permit

N Sembilan plans to introduce special camping permit

Guidelines needed as camping becoming more popular in state - exco.

PM: Federal govt, Pahang close cooperation continues to be strengthened

PM: Federal govt, Pahang close cooperation continues to be strengthened

Anwar receives a courtesy call from Pahang MB and his delegation.
AG's 'BM constitution authoritative' push raises alarm, Indira Gandhi case cited

AG's 'BM constitution authoritative' push raises alarm, Indira Gandhi case cited

MCCBCHST says the original text in English should remain authoritative.
'Unsanctioned agricultural earthworks cause of Kg Raja landslides'

'Unsanctioned agricultural earthworks cause of Kg Raja landslides'

Minister says project developer ordered to cease activity, conduct remedial works on site.
LETTER | Expectations, progress and reforms post-GE15

LETTER | Expectations, progress and reforms post-GE15

There are encouraging signs of growing political stability in the country. 
Single-day apex court hearing of Najib’s SRC case review

Single-day apex court hearing of Najib’s SRC case review

It has taken off the additional hearing dates on Jan 20 and 26.
'Not your job to police booze' - DAP rep's sober reminder to PAS MP

'Not your job to police booze' - DAP rep's sober reminder to PAS MP

This is over a video of the MP holding discussions with a mall’s management.

Baby boy in coma after alleged abuse at childcare centre

Baby boy in coma after alleged abuse at childcare centre

Three babysitters arrested for investigation.
COMMENT | Tightening anti-hopping law will not solve Sabah problem

COMMENT | Tightening anti-hopping law will not solve Sabah problem

Distorted function of assemblypersons is the ultimate cause of party-hopping game. 
Bung goes from DCM to be seated in opposition side

Bung goes from DCM to be seated in opposition side

This indicates that the Sabah BN head has been sacked as state DCM.
Express bus driver killed, 8 injured in crash

Express bus driver killed, 8 injured in crash

Three vehicles involved in the accident.
LETTER | Brains is just as important in sports

LETTER | Brains is just as important in sports

Brute force won't always get you to the top.
Sabah assembly passes two bills easily despite unresolved crisis

Sabah assembly passes two bills easily despite unresolved crisis

Both bills are tabled, debated on and passed within one and a half hours.
LETTER | Please, don't look down on the working class

LETTER | Please, don't look down on the working class

This group of workers is pivotal to the economy.
Appeal for reinstatement of suit over Anwar’s royal pardon dismissed

Appeal for reinstatement of suit over Anwar’s royal pardon dismissed

The royal pardon was awarded to Anwar following his conviction in a sodomy case.
Not again! YouTubers reach summit of Merdeka 118 tower

Not again! YouTubers reach summit of Merdeka 118 tower

A video shows the men cutting through a tarpaulin before scaling to the top.
PN seat distribution '80pct complete'

PN seat distribution '80pct complete'

Hadi expresses confidence that coalition can win big in 6 state polls. 
COMMENT | M'sia can be paradise for all races if we reset moral compass

COMMENT | M'sia can be paradise for all races if we reset moral compass

Schools, society, and politics are the battle fronts.
BN and Warisan back PM's unity govt proposal

BN and Warisan back PM's unity govt proposal

However, there was no indication Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is agreeable.
Eight injured in pile-up involving nine vehicles

Eight injured in pile-up involving nine vehicles

Two trailer trucks, seven cars were involved in crash near Gopeng.
Mkini's Vinothaa first foreign journalist recognised in Indonesian award

Mkini's Vinothaa first foreign journalist recognised in Indonesian award 

S Vinothaa gains the prestigious Hassan Wirajuda Protection Award 2022.
Covid-19 (Jan 9): 383 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 9): 383 new cases, 8 deaths

Sabah leads in hospitalisations yesterday.
Zahid: Focus on restoring party's strength, not what imposters want

Zahid: Focus on restoring party's strength, not what imposters want

The Umno president says this can be done by practising ethics. 
COMMENT | Anwar needs to address internal problems

COMMENT | Anwar needs to address internal problems

This is to ensure that he and the administration remain on the same page.
YOURSAY | Past crimes must be brought to light

YOURSAY | Past crimes must be brought to light

'Corruption is so entrenched that it is not easy to dislodge.'
Crisis driven by climate change: Farmers quarrel over water for crops

Crisis driven by climate change: Farmers quarrel over water for crops

Prolonged drought forces water rationing in Perak, use of underground water. 
Otai Reformis: Tian Chua's sacking from PKR is fair

Otai Reformis: Tian Chua's sacking from PKR is fair

PKR veterans group says removal was based on the party constitution.
Orang Asli boy trampled to death in Pahang elephant attack

Orang Asli boy trampled to death in Pahang elephant attack

This is the second death involving wild elephants in past weeks, local MP says.

UN chief calls for sweeping reform of 'biased' financial system

UN chief calls for sweeping reform of 'biased' financial system

Guterres wants low-income climate-vulnerable countries to get funding.
Villagers warned not to confront bear sighted in Pos Balar

Villagers warned not to confront bear sighted in Pos Balar

It was seen roaming in the area of Gua Musang, Kelantan.