Archive - 20 January 2023

2022 Bersatu general assembly to be held in March

2022 Bersatu general assembly to be held in March

Supreme council discussed GE15 post-mortem - Hamzah.
Touch 'n Go asked to submit 'scheduled report' to ministry

Touch 'n Go asked to submit 'scheduled report' to ministry

Meeting with ministry held after prepaid card complaints.
Ongkili stays on as PBS president

Ongkili stays on as PBS president

Buying time to find capable successor, Ongkili says.
Tibet avalanche death toll climbs to 20

Tibet avalanche death toll climbs to 20

Deadly avalanche hit city of Nyingchi on Jan 17.
No roadblocks during Op Bersepadu throughout CNY - RTD

No roadblocks during Op Bersepadu throughout CNY - RTD

To avoid congestion during festive season, Aedy Fadly says.
Free train rides for disabled, primary students from Feb 15

Free train rides for disabled, primary students from Feb 15

Giving free rides for secondary school students in discussion - Loke.
'Where there's hope, there'll be light' - PM in CNY message

'Where there's hope, there'll be light' - PM in CNY message

Message is relayed through the journey of a white rabbit called 'Miki'.
Maxis postpones seeking shareholders' approval for 5G agreement with DNB

Maxis postpones seeking shareholders' approval for 5G agreement with DNB

It wants to wait until govt finalises 5G implementation policy.
SPM exams to be held from Jan 30 to March 15

SPM exams to be held from Jan 30 to March 15

It involves over 400,000 students nationwide. 
Syerleena lodges police report against Fawwaz over 'infidel' post

Syerleena lodges police report against Fawwaz over 'infidel' post

The Bukit Bendera MP says Fawwaz's statement can disturb public order.
COMMENT | ‘Pulau’ controversy: Stop pandering to narrow conservatives

COMMENT | ‘Pulau’ controversy: Stop pandering to narrow conservatives

Ex-artiste Fahmi Fadzil should know better. 
Lawsuits by 4 Penang reps over vacating seats dismissed

Lawsuits by 4 Penang reps over vacating seats dismissed

State assembly passing anti-hopping law was challenged.
No signs of human trafficking involving boy found in container – Saifuddin

No signs of human trafficking involving boy found in container – Saifuddin

Authorities are in the midst of repatriating him, he says. 
Sivarraajh quits MIED to focus on strengthening MIC

Sivarraajh quits MIED to focus on strengthening MIC

The party needs leadership to regain the trust of Indians, he says.

Baby monkeys beaten up in 'animal torture porn'

Baby monkeys beaten up in 'animal torture porn'

NGO lodges report over what it says is 'extreme cruelty'.

Giving employers 6 months to follow rules puts workers at risk - activist

Giving employers 6 months to follow rules puts workers at risk - activist

Pereira warns of more trafficking, forced labour after govt decision.
Ramasamy to organise nationwide campaign to free Sosma detainees

Ramasamy to organise nationwide campaign to free Sosma detainees

'No matter which govt rules, the law is unjust.'
Australian International School Malaysia Students Excel in HSC 2022 Results

Australian International School Malaysia Students Excel in HSC 2022 Results

The school has the highest placing ever in the history of AISM as one of the top 100 Higher School Certificate Schools globally.
China says Covid-19 has peaked as holiday rush gets into full swing

China says Covid-19 has peaked as holiday rush gets into full swing

However, fears remain of a surge in infections during festive season.
Chinese embassy in Lisbon faces scrutiny over surveillance cameras

Chinese embassy in Lisbon faces scrutiny over surveillance cameras

It’s a ‘blatant violation of privacy’, residents claim. 
LETTER | Acts under pretended authority are disallowed in law

LETTER | Acts under pretended authority are disallowed in law

All investigations must have a legal basis.  
LETTER | Use 3E's, Kejara to complement road safety campaigns

LETTER | Use 3E's, Kejara to complement road safety campaigns

There neds to be a holistic effort to curb fatal road accidents.
Japan to consider downgrading Covid-19 to less serious infectious disease

Japan to consider downgrading Covid-19 to less serious infectious disease

The country wants to restore normal lifestyles step by step.
Umno members file complaint to ROS on party's 'no contest' resolution

Umno members file complaint to ROS on party's 'no contest' resolution 

Move on the top two posts contravenes the party constitution, two argue.
NPRA approves Covid-19 comirnaty vaccine shelf life extension

NPRA approves Covid-19 comirnaty vaccine shelf life extension

Extension applies to existing stock of such vaccines as well.
No more eggs and poultry shortages from now on

No more eggs and poultry shortages from now on

Livestock association says supplies will return to normal.
Woman, 20, charged with murdering 18-month-old baby

Woman, 20, charged with murdering 18-month-old baby

The offence was allegedly committed at a condominium unit.

Ex-1MDB lawyer's cars, cash forfeited to govt

Ex-1MDB lawyer's cars, cash forfeited to govt

Court allows govt's forfeiture application under money laundering law.
RM15m allegation: 'Anwar shouldn’t be offended by legitimate criticism'

RM15m allegation: 'Anwar shouldn’t be offended by legitimate criticism'

Muhyiddin contends words uttered during GE15 not defamatory.
Inflation eases to 3.8pct in Dec 2022 - statistics department

Inflation eases to 3.8pct in Dec 2022 - statistics department

Preceding month had an inflation rate of 4pct.
COMMENT | Who will make a better Umno president, H2O or KJ?

COMMENT | Who will make a better Umno president, H2O or KJ?

Both lack what it takes to reform Umno. 
PM: Rulers to be consulted on MA63 and Sabah, S'wak status

PM: Rulers to be consulted on MA63 and Sabah, S'wak status

UPDATED 3.46PM | Matter will be brought to cabinet for consideration afterward, says Anwar.
Malaysia's economic growth seen moderating to 4pct in 2023

Malaysia's economic growth seen moderating to 4pct in 2023

This is in response to external headwinds.
Sinopharm unit gets OK for clinical trials of mRNA Covid vaccine

Sinopharm unit gets OK for clinical trials of mRNA Covid vaccine

The unit has built an R&D platform to carry out the tests.
PM announces RM1b to upgrade Sarawak, Sabah border infrastructure

PM announces RM1b to upgrade Sarawak, Sabah border infrastructure

UPDATED 2.38PM | This is to improve the region’s security and capabilities, he says. 
Illegal e-waste factory raided in Perak plantation, owner missing

Illegal e-waste factory raided in Perak plantation, owner missing

Villagers had complained about recycled material being found outside of the factory
Saifuddin: Govt to create single agency with full authority at borders

Saifuddin: Govt to create single agency with full authority at borders

We’ll learn from countries like Singapore and the UK, he says. 
CAP lauds non-compoundable traffic offences, wants RCI on road accidents

CAP lauds non-compoundable traffic offences, wants RCI on road accidents

It feels the measures should be in force throughout the year.
S’gor Mufti Dept: Giving anti-HIV drug to LGBT is colluding in sin

S’gor Mufti Dept: Giving anti-HIV drug to LGBT is colluding in sin

UPDATED 2.07PM | Others say withholding life-saving drug is like refusing a diabetic insulin.
COMMENT | The gloves are off in Shafee-Zaid war of words

COMMENT | The gloves are off in Shafee-Zaid war of words

Etiquette, mutual respect abandoned as lawyers trade accusations over Najib's case.
Academics call for self-censorship over Pulau

Academics call for self-censorship over Pulau

They note that LPF has already rated the film as PG13.
Davos 2023: 'Open for business' Labour slams PM Sunak's no-show

Davos 2023: 'Open for business' Labour slams PM Sunak's no-show

They also push for renewable energy programmes to tackle climate crisis. 
David Crosby, rock legend and master of harmony, dies at 81

David Crosby, rock legend and master of harmony, dies at 81

Cause of death is still unclear. 
PN banking on youth to capture Negeri Sembilan in state polls

PN banking on youth to capture Negeri Sembilan in state polls

A former Seremban Umno Youth chief says young supporters have rejected Umno. 

Umno's 'don't rock the boat' warning: PKR MP pens sarcastic poem

Umno's 'don't rock the boat' warning: PKR MP pens sarcastic poem

Let’s ‘kill our conscience’ for the sake of stability, Hassan says. 
Human rights activists urge move toward abolishing death penalty

Human rights activists urge move toward abolishing death penalty

Instead, they proposed the focus should be on penal reforms.
Apex court quashes development approval for sensitive hillslope in Penang

Apex court quashes development approval for sensitive hillslope in Penang

UPDATED 06.13PM | Three-person bench unanimously restored previous decision to reject project.
Analysis: Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shooting charges could be difficult to prove

Analysis: Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' shooting charges could be difficult to prove

On the probe into the October 2021 shooting by the '30 Rock' actor.
Zii Jia exits India Open with defeat by China's Shi Feng

Zii Jia exits India Open with defeat by China's Shi Feng

The world number two has been in a rough patch.
Covid-19 (Jan 19): 318 new cases, no new deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 19): 318 new cases, no new deaths

Active cases down 9.1pct compared to 2 weeks ago.
A child from Chittagong, Bangladesh, found in a container at West Port

A child from Chittagong, Bangladesh, found in a container at West Port

He was playing with friends, then found himself locked in the container.
YOURSAY | Do we need more fantasy slogans?

YOURSAY | Do we need more fantasy slogans?

'The catchphrase Malaysia Boleh has more meaning.'
US to send hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets to Ukraine

US to send hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets to Ukraine

This is part of a US$2.5b military assistance package for Ukraine.
Teenage girl dies after being crushed by a falling tree

Teenage girl dies after being crushed by a falling tree

The fallen tree also damaged four vehicles and electric cables.
Transport Ministry wants airlines to focus on operations to avoid delays

Transport Ministry wants airlines to focus on operations to avoid delays

Minister Anthony Loke says he is aware of the public's flight delay complaints.
MA63 must be respected, fulfilled - Anwar

MA63 must be respected, fulfilled - Anwar

We need to try to resolve it earnestly, says PM.
'Broad jurisdiction, clear mandate needed for Children's commission'

'Broad jurisdiction, clear mandate needed for Children's commission'

Provide sufficient allocations and manpower too, says Suhakam.
Leaders in luxury, people in poverty

Leaders in luxury, people in poverty

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