Archive - 24 January 2023

Michelle Yeoh becomes first M'sian actor nominated for Oscar

Michelle Yeoh becomes first M'sian actor nominated for Oscar

This is for her role in the hit film Everything Everywhere All at Once.
MOE: Segregation in SPM workshop to avoid disrupting CNY celebration

MOE: Segregation in SPM workshop to avoid disrupting CNY celebration

This is over allegations that non-Muslim students intentionally left out of workshop.

Long waits at KLIA immigration persist day after minister's rebuke

Long waits at KLIA immigration persist day after minister's rebuke

One traveller says he had to wait for over an hour after arriving from Jakarta.

14 cops arrested in 'Ayahanda Harimau Kumbang' gang bust

14 cops arrested in 'Ayahanda Harimau Kumbang' gang bust

The gang is believed involved in violent crimes and gangsterism. 
MMA: Decision on anti-HIV drug must be science-based for best outcome

MMA: Decision on anti-HIV drug must be science-based for best outcome

'The sole purpose of free access is to prevent the spread of HIV.'
Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to dear friend late PAS leader Rani

Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to dear friend late PAS leader Rani

She describes the ex-S'gor PAS commissioner as a 'good servant of God'.
Perak govt shuts down 27 subsidiaries to save costs - MB

Perak govt shuts down 27 subsidiaries to save costs - MB

They were not performing, says Saarani.
Mass shooting in US: MCA urges M’sians abroad to be vigilant

Mass shooting in US: MCA urges M’sians abroad to be vigilant

Malaysian embassy and consulate offices are urged to monitor the security situation.

Anwar arrives in Brunei for two-day official visit

Anwar arrives in Brunei for two-day official visit

PM will have an audience with Sultan Hassanal tomorrow.
Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15m foreign arrivals

Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15m foreign arrivals

M'sia, India and S'pore were Thailand's top three source markets last year. 
Floods hit Johor, 422 people evacuated

Floods hit Johor, 422 people evacuated

Meteorological Dept issues continuous heavy rain warnings for several areas in the state. 
WHO probing links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents

WHO probing links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents

WHO seeking more info on specific raw materials used by 6 manufacturers. 
Company owner charged with submitting false claims for Penjana

Company owner charged with submitting false claims for Penjana

The accused pleads not guilty to the charges.
Fire and Rescue Dept resumes food supply delivery mission to Orang Asli villages

Fire and Rescue Dept resumes food supply delivery mission to Orang Asli villages

The operation carried out by its Air Unit was delayed since Friday due to heavy rain. 
Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as New Zealand PM

Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as New Zealand PM

She says she's ready to be a sister and a mother.
Ministerial delegation to Italy attracts RM3.25b potential FDIs

Ministerial delegation to Italy attracts RM3.25b potential FDIs

The FDIs are expected to be realised from this year onwards.
Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea

Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea

'It's better to die at sea than being killed by terrorists.'
MACC will investigate bribes based on law, not personal interpretation - Azam

MACC will investigate bribes based on law, not personal interpretation - Azam

MACC chief points out that Election Offences Act clearly defines what constitutes vote-buying.

'RM1b boost for Sabah, S’wak borders to reduce security risks from Nusantara'

'RM1b boost for Sabah, S’wak borders to reduce security risks from Nusantara'

Warisan rep says there are concerns about negative impact on locals.
Heavy traffic expected on major highways from noon

Heavy traffic expected on major highways from noon

People return home after the CNY break that ends today.
PAS man defends Hadi's 'charity' move, says Zahid's the one with graft charges

PAS man defends Hadi's 'charity' move, says Zahid's the one with graft charges

'Likening PAS 'infaq' culture to corruption is a sign of confusion that threatens country.'
Death toll from California massacre rises to 11 as police look for motive

Death toll from California massacre rises to 11 as police look for motive

One of the victims hospitalised in critical condition dies of his wounds. 
Open houses in rural areas give extraordinary impact - Malacca MB

Open houses in rural areas give extraordinary impact - Malacca MB

Sulaiman urges all state agencies to use such events to improve tourism.
COMMENT | Hadi's justification of cash to voters is indefensible

COMMENT | Hadi's justification of cash to voters is indefensible

Let's see what High Court has to say about PAS' 'charity'. 
Covid-19 (Jan 23): 142 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 23): 142 new cases, no deaths

Kedah records highest number of new hospital admissions. 
US FDA proposes shift to annual Covid vaccine shots

US FDA proposes shift to annual Covid vaccine shots

This is to simplify the country's Covid-vaccine strategy.
UK imposes new Iranian sanctions over 'brutal repression'

UK imposes new Iranian sanctions over 'brutal repression'

This comes after Tehran executed British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari.
YOURSAY | Tackle root cause of religious extremism

YOURSAY | Tackle root cause of religious extremism

'Evil deeds cannot be camouflaged by pious words, hypocritical gestures.'
'Charity' begins at campaigning

'Charity' begins at campaigning

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