Archive - 13 January 2023

Analysis | Umno still ‘disconnected’ despite second electoral drubbing

Analysis | Umno still ‘disconnected’ despite second electoral drubbing

Zahid using AGM to strengthen grip instead of doing ‘soul-searching’. 
Flood aid distribution: Terengganu urges Putrajaya to get state agencies involved

Flood aid distribution: Terengganu urges Putrajaya to get state agencies involved

This is to avoid overlaps in aid disbursement, MB says. 

New fee for SD increased from RM4 to RM10

New fee for SD increased from RM4 to RM10

The last price review was done in 1993, Azalina says. 
Motion to reject contests for top two Umno posts receives mixed reaction

Motion to reject contests for top two Umno posts receives mixed reaction

Several delegates claim that those opposed to it are in the minority.
Tiong chides PAS MP over 'extremist' liquor-policing

Tiong chides PAS MP over 'extremist' liquor-policing

Minister reminds Fawwaz that Malaysia is a multi-racial country. 
BN to submit several election petitions, Zambry says

BN to submit several election petitions, Zambry says

A committee has been established to study the matter, he says. 
EPF to sell more than RM500m in education assets

EPF to sell more than RM500m in education assets

EPF is winding up its investment trust, Alpha REIT, which holds the assets.
Yusof Yacob appointed Qhazanah Sabah chairperson

Yusof Yacob appointed Qhazanah Sabah chairperson

Sabah DAP chief Frankie Poon becomes Sabah Development Bhd chairperson. 

Penang declares African swine fever outbreak state disaster

Penang declares African swine fever outbreak state disaster

Cases were detected at five more pig farms, says CM.
S’gor instructs local authorities to review, revise animal pound SOP

S’gor instructs local authorities to review, revise animal pound SOP

This comes after photos of dogs being neglected in a pound went viral. 

NPRA approves shelf-life extensions for several Covid-19 vaccines

NPRA approves shelf-life extensions for several Covid-19 vaccines

This is in view of new data submitted by manufacturers.
Ex-Bar chief: Mere acquittal can’t sustain suit against Thomas

Ex-Bar chief: Mere acquittal can’t sustain suit against Thomas

Getting acquitted doesn’t mean charge was without reasonable cause, Salim says. 
Rafizi: PKR election campaigns for six states kick off tomorrow

Rafizi: PKR election campaigns for six states kick off tomorrow

The PKR deputy will launch the state election conventions, from tomorrow.
Indonesia palm oil export curbs, biodiesel plans to hit world vegoil supplies

Indonesia palm oil export curbs, biodiesel plans to hit world vegoil supplies

Edible oil buyers will bear the brunt of supply-side constraints.
Explainer: Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to EU

Explainer: Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to EU

Industry players are divided over the matter. 
Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs

Sri Lanka to slash military by a third to cut costs

The island aims to create a well-balanced defence force.
Shafie: Despite Sabah unity govt flop, Warisan will continue to back Anwar

Shafie: Despite Sabah unity govt flop, Warisan will continue to back Anwar

'Don't worry, we have already pledged our support,' he adds.
Plus to add 12 RFID lanes to ease congestion at toll plazas

Plus to add 12 RFID lanes to ease congestion at toll plazas

UPDATED 6.44PM | Highway users complain congestion caused by lack of these lanes.
Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its US ally

Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its US ally

This includes Australia, Britain, and France.
Govt to review chicken ceiling price

Govt to review chicken ceiling price

Supply of chicken in the country seems to have stabilised, minister says. 
Govt tells social media providers to act on peeping tom videos

Govt tells social media providers to act on peeping tom videos

Deputy minister says such videos must immediately be removed from the platforms.
Claims to have been betrayed, Tajuddin refuses suspension from Umno

Claims to have been betrayed, Tajuddin refuses suspension from Umno

The party failed to present evidence of the allegations, he adds.
Education Ministry hopes to restore 17 'sick school' projects by year-end

Education Ministry hopes to restore 17 'sick school' projects by year-end

Fadhlina will ensure that the work will be expedited.
Disciplinary action against Umno, BN MPs over SD cannot be 'frivolous' - Khaled

Disciplinary action against Umno, BN MPs over SD cannot be 'frivolous' - Khaled

It must be fair to those involved, says Umno vice president.
China Covid peak to last 2-3 months, hit rural areas next - expert

China Covid peak to last 2-3 months, hit rural areas next - expert

He warns that the worst of the outbreak is not yet over.

One Maker Group, Full Homes Realty and Industrial Malaysia merge to form a Leading Property Agency in Malaysia

One Maker Group, Full Homes Realty and Industrial Malaysia merge to form a Leading Property Agency in Malaysia

Three prominent real estate players, One Maker Group (“One Maker”), Full Homes Realty Sdn Bhd (“Full Homes”) and Industrial Malaysia are merging to form one of the fastest-growing property agencies in Malaysia.
LETTER | Constitution in two languages and reconciling divergence in meanings

LETTER | Constitution in two languages and reconciling divergence in meanings

The government should emulate international conventions drafted in many languages.
Bung: Not topple, we just want to correct state's direction

Bung: Not topple, we just want to correct state's direction

'Toppling a government and forming a new one is different.'

Analysis: China's rapid reopening brings joy and woe for world markets

Analysis: China's rapid reopening brings joy and woe for world markets

No doubt, it will be a bumpy ride, with rising commodity prices.
LETTER | Time for a 'rail-volution' in our public transport system

LETTER | Time for a 'rail-volution' in our public transport system

The current system leaves much to be desired.
Umno amends party’s constitution in regard to anti-hopping law

Umno amends party’s constitution in regard to anti-hopping law

UPDATED 3.40PM | Reps who join a pact without Umno in it will automatically lose membership.
Hishammuddin prepared to face music over 'betrayal' claim

Hishammuddin prepared to face music over 'betrayal' claim

Ex-veep says party should chart way forward instead of pointing fingers.
LETTER | Honour Pele with an international football tourney

LETTER | Honour Pele with an international football tourney

FIFA can set up regional tournaments to further improve quality of football.
Hishammuddin ready to contest Umno's top posts

Hishammuddin ready to contest Umno's top posts

UPDATED 1.36PM | The Sembrong MP, however, did not say which position.
Ahmad Maslan details 'factors' that led to Umno's poor GE15 performance

Ahmad Maslan details 'factors' that led to Umno's poor GE15 performance

Most of it was engineered by the opposition, claims sec-gen.
Umno polls: Challengers eyeing cabinet positions - Shahrir

Umno polls: Challengers eyeing cabinet positions - Shahrir

He hints other factions may also throw their hat in the ring.
Zahid: There were internal attempts to betray Umno from the onset

Zahid: There were internal attempts to betray Umno from the onset

The Umno chief, however, didn't name the mastermind.

COMMENT | Why an RCI on Thomas' book?

COMMENT | Why an RCI on Thomas' book?

Move comes suspiciously close to a certain party's general assembly.
Zahid calls on judiciary to provide 'fair justice' to Najib

Zahid calls on judiciary to provide 'fair justice' to Najib

UPDATED 1.01PM | 'He's a victim of political persecution.'
Zahid explains why Umno chose Harapan over PN

Zahid explains why Umno chose Harapan over PN

UPDATED 12.41PM | This is despite the party's previous stand not to accept Anwar, DAP.

Umno Ulama Council must be formed soon, says Zahid

Umno Ulama Council must be formed soon, says Zahid

It would be part of party's proposed reforms, says president.
Zahid brands Umno rivals as cowards, 'like a tortoise hiding in shell'

Zahid brands Umno rivals as cowards, 'like a tortoise hiding in shell'

UPDATED 12PM | He also accuses them of undermining party's efforts to regain strength.
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54

She suffers from cardiac arrest in her LA home.
COMMENT | Puteri Umno chief speaks volumes about party's lack of talent

COMMENT | Puteri Umno chief speaks volumes about party's lack of talent

Her delusional ramblings about Najib prove Umno women will remain behind men.
Ringgit jumps to 10-month high against greenback after softer US CPI

Ringgit jumps to 10-month high against greenback after softer US CPI

At 9am, the ringgit surged by 270 basis points to 4.3300/3350. 
Phoong: Sabah Harapan did not seek cabinet positions

Phoong: Sabah Harapan did not seek cabinet positions

'That was of Hajiji's own volition.'
Courage needed to move beyond race-based politics, Dr M schooled

Courage needed to move beyond race-based politics, Dr M schooled

PSM says Mahathir must tackle issues from a class perspective.
PAS, Bersatu return fire at Tok Mat over 'nonsensical' comparison

PAS, Bersatu return fire at Tok Mat over 'nonsensical' comparison

They dismiss Mohamad Hasan's remarks that DAP is better than PAS.
Ku Li files petition challenging Gua Musang GE15 results

Ku Li files petition challenging Gua Musang GE15 results

There were money politics and other discrepancies involved, claims Umno veteran.

Court allows Mais, S'gor govt bid to reinstate woman’s Islamic conversion

Court allows Mais, S'gor govt bid to reinstate woman’s Islamic conversion

UPDATED 12.08PM | Court of Appeal rules 2-1 in favour of reinstatement.
Malaysia says it can stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs

Malaysia says it can stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs

The palm oil industry is blamed for the rampant clearing of rainforests.
COMMENT | Jokowi, thanks for acknowledging, but what’s next?

COMMENT | Jokowi, thanks for acknowledging, but what’s next?

How about a West Papua referendum?

Covid-19 (Jan 12): 383 new cases, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 12): 383 new cases, 4 deaths

Hospitalisation now lowest since Sept 2020.
Natural disasters cost Australia A$5b last year, more billions to come

Natural disasters cost Australia A$5b last year, more billions to come

Treasury cites halt in mining operations, destroyed crops as factors.
Man's body found in a gunny sack in Klang

Man's body found in a gunny sack in Klang

It has been sent to Shah Alam Hospital for post-mortem.
YOURSAY | Will RCI be about revenge or reform of the judiciary?

YOURSAY | Will RCI be about revenge or reform of the judiciary?

‘For this, the task force should hang its head in shame’.
IMF chief expects to keep 2023 global growth forecast steady at 2.7pct

IMF chief expects to keep 2023 global growth forecast steady at 2.7pct

Concerns over oil price spike failed to materialise - Kristalina Georgieva.
Over 70,000 university staff in Britain to strike for 18 days over pay

Over 70,000 university staff in Britain to strike for 18 days over pay

One of a wave of industrial actions that began in Britain last year.
Communications Ministry to provide a monthly report on its performance

Communications Ministry to provide a monthly report on its performance

The people are the 'employers' and they should know, says Fahmi.
Don't overreact over tourists arriving from China – Tiong

Don't overreact over tourists arriving from China – Tiong

Unfair to target Chinese tourists when US has more Covid-19 cases, he says. 

PM facing trouble in three states

PM facing trouble in three states

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