Archive - 15 January 2023

Next green tsunami will be Rafizi's fault, Sanusi warns after PN racism charge

Next green tsunami will be Rafizi's fault, Sanusi warns after PN racism charge

Kedah PN chief accuses PKR deputy president of being sanctimonious, belittling voters. 
EPF contributors want another early withdrawal scheme up to RM30k

EPF contributors want another early withdrawal scheme up to RM30k

UPDATED 8.37PM | Medical bills, rent and debt repayment among reasons cited.
PM, ministers attend retreat to enhance govt solidarity

PM, ministers attend retreat to enhance govt solidarity

Programme includes special briefings covering important aspects to strengthen governance. 
Kelantan state govt opens 'cinema' for two nights

Kelantan state govt opens 'cinema' for two nights

It was for screenings of Kelantan-themed film Duan Nago Bogho.
Search for missing umrah pilgrim continues

Search for missing umrah pilgrim continues

Family members and friends of missing teacher will head to Mecca. 
Allocations for Sabah, S'wak as regions should be on par with peninsula - Upko

Allocations for Sabah, S'wak as regions should be on par with peninsula - Upko

Party wants allocations to be one-third of development funds and national annual budget.
Muda: Irresponsible for Zahid to say Najib was selectively prosecuted

Muda: Irresponsible for Zahid to say Najib was selectively prosecuted

Umno president criticised for saying ex-PM faced 'selective prosecution'.
'In line with Islam' - Khairuddin praises Umno's 'politics of peace'

'In line with Islam' - Khairuddin praises Umno's 'politics of peace'

The former PAS politician also defends BN-Harapan cooperation.
At least 16 dead in Nepal's worst air crash in 30 years

At least 16 dead in Nepal's worst air crash in 30 years

The flight was carrying 72 when it broke into pieces.
Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at Graceland

Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at Graceland

Elvis' daughter was owner of her father's Graceland mansion.
Father nabbed for threatening to kill daughter for playing with phone at night

Father nabbed for threatening to kill daughter for playing with phone at night

He also allegedly beat her up before threatening her.
Govt received 63k appeals to get devices under PerantiSiswa

Govt received 63k appeals to get devices under PerantiSiswa

Of the appeals, 25k approved so far, says Teo.
Babysitter pleads not guilty to child abuse

Babysitter pleads not guilty to child abuse

The 27-year-old is accused of abusing a 4-month-old.
Rafizi urges PKR leaders in govt to not neglect party work

Rafizi urges PKR leaders in govt to not neglect party work

PKR deputy president says it's easy to get caught up with duties.
N Sembilan to increase permanent forest reserves by 500ha

N Sembilan to increase permanent forest reserves by 500ha

Permanent forest reserves currently 23pct of entire state.
COMMENT | Sorry, Bung, you are not CM material!

COMMENT | Sorry, Bung, you are not CM material!

His chequered record shows he is unfit to lead Sabah.
Zafrul's key message at Davos: Improving ease of business

Zafrul's key message at Davos: Improving ease of business

Minister shares pointers ahead of World Economic Forum 2023.
Zambry to host S'pore foreign minister from today to Wednesday

Zambry to host S'pore foreign minister from today to Wednesday

He says visit will further strengthen bilateral ties.
PM extends Ponggal greetings to Tamil community

PM extends Ponggal greetings to Tamil community

Auspicious day a catalyst to reject old practices, Anwar says.
Status of Sabah, S'wak as regions not gazetted - Abang Johari

Status of Sabah, S'wak as regions not gazetted - Abang Johari

Move to regard the 2 states as regions not yet finalised.
PAS' Nasrudin to head Muafakat NGO in Pahang, Zuraida in Selangor

PAS' Nasrudin to head Muafakat NGO in Pahang, Zuraida in Selangor

Membership has reached 30k, Annuar says.
COMMENT | Open letter to our minister - fostering quality education

COMMENT | Open letter to our minister - fostering quality education

Minister Fadhlina faces a difficult task in reforming the system.
Stop blame game – Zahid on Umno’s GE15 losses

Stop blame game – Zahid on Umno’s GE15 losses

Conduct postmortems then move on, party president says.
Britain to send 14 of its main battle tanks, more weaponry to Ukraine

Britain to send 14 of its main battle tanks, more weaponry to Ukraine

PM Rishi Sunak says UK will ensure Ukraine wins the war.
'Close Umno if rakyat continues to reject it': Ku Li

'Close Umno if rakyat continues to reject it': Ku Li

Up to leadership to bring support back, Razaleigh says.
COMMENT | Zahid's remarks are an attack on the judiciary

COMMENT | Zahid's remarks are an attack on the judiciary

Allegation that Najib was not given 'fair justice' a clear assault.
Thunberg joins march on German village in protest against coal mine expansion

Thunberg joins march on German village in protest against coal mine expansion

Village slated for demolishment to expand mine.
Dyslexic teen pushes against system that fails those with disabilities

Dyslexic teen pushes against system that fails those with disabilities

Top student in UK, struggling in Malaysia.
Israelis rally in three cities against Netanyahu legal reforms

Israelis rally in three cities against Netanyahu legal reforms

Critics say proposed reforms will cripple judicial independence.
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, at least 12 dead in Dnipro

Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, at least 12 dead in Dnipro

Officials say more are trapped under rubble, expect death toll to rise.
Covid-19 (Jan 14): 287 new cases, zero deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 14): 287 new cases, zero deaths

Selangor leads with 103 cases, followed by KL at 47.
Adapting to major life changes: Strategies for children

Adapting to major life changes: Strategies for children

Change is the one constant in today's world. Change can be difficult for families going through or about to enter the transition period, especially with children. For schools such as ISKL, communities are transient by nature; hence ISKL Counsellors have developed means to navigate this change.
Pahang PBM state committee, 8 divisions disbanded

Pahang PBM state committee, 8 divisions disbanded

State leadership cites trust deficit in party president Larry Sng.
Upko veep calls for anti-hopping bill to be tabled in Sabah

Upko veep calls for anti-hopping bill to be tabled in Sabah

Ewon says this is to ensure political stability following latest dispute.
China reports huge rise in Covid-related deaths after data criticism

China reports huge rise in Covid-related deaths after data criticism

Nearly 60,000 have died since zero-Covid was scrapped in December.
COMMENT | Did Michelle Yeoh take a Malaysian road to the Oscars?

COMMENT | Did Michelle Yeoh take a Malaysian road to the Oscars?

Is Yeoh really a product of Malaysia?
Sabah, S'wak recognition: Constitution needs amending - analyst

Sabah, S'wak recognition: Constitution needs amending - analyst

Two 'regions' still considered as states in federation, Jayum says.
Sacked from PKR, Razak focuses on S'gor polls under Green Party

Sacked from PKR, Razak focuses on S'gor polls under Green Party

The ex-PKR veterans' group secretary says focus is on environment.
YOURSAY | Forgive Dr M, but don't forget

YOURSAY | Forgive Dr M, but don't forget

'Mahathir is now a good-for-nothing history'.