Archive - 16 February 2023

Umno supreme council: Zafrul appointed, Lokman makes a comeback

Umno supreme council: Zafrul appointed, Lokman makes a comeback

Decision was made during party’s supreme council meeting earlier.
Selangor dengue cases expected to increase 150pct – exco

Selangor dengue cases expected to increase 150pct – exco

We must deal with Aedes mosquito breeding site effectively, Siti Mariah says. 
Zafrul visits Lynas plant amid its processing facility conundrum

Zafrul visits Lynas plant amid its processing facility conundrum

We want to create business-friendly facilities in line with ESG goals.  

Lynas rues being ‘singled out’, says many will lose jobs

Lynas rues being ‘singled out’, says many will lose jobs

Treat Lynas fairly and make decisions based on science, CEO urges govt. 
Wrong to assume Menu Rahmah equals to low quality, says Mydin boss

Wrong to assume Menu Rahmah equals to low quality, says Mydin boss

Providing low-quality food will affect businesspersons’ reputation – Ameer 
'Talks on multi-mode toll payment system being expedited'

'Talks on multi-mode toll payment system being expedited'

It’s an alternative presented pending implementation of multi-lane free-flow system. 
Kota Belud MP: Constituency funding crucial for rural areas

Kota Belud MP: Constituency funding crucial for rural areas

Rural dwellers’ needs are different from urbanites, Isnaraissah says. 
Audit: Govt lost over RM13m due to unusable ventilator machines

Audit: Govt lost over RM13m due to unusable ventilator machines

Out of 136 ordered in 2020, 108 could not be used. 
Review Section 233 of CMA, DAP MP urges govt

Review Section 233 of CMA, DAP MP urges govt

The section is too broad in its current form, Syahredzan says. 
Vaccine procurement: Follow-ups normal after PAC probe

Vaccine procurement: Follow-ups normal after PAC probe

Ex-PAC chief says this upon Khairy's declaration 'procurement in order'.
Warm water melts weak spots on Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' - experts

Warm water melts weak spots on Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' - experts

It could destabilise nearby glaciers and cause sea levels to rise further. 
RTD incurred RM14m losses due to inadequate supervision - audit report

RTD incurred RM14m losses due to inadequate supervision - audit report

This was over weaknesses in printing payment related to driving licence.
Audit: RM190m Prihatin food security fund didn't reach targets

Audit: RM190m Prihatin food security fund didn't reach targets

Procurement management, less-than-satisfactory equipment deprived target group of benefits.
Ex-PAS leader Khairuddin to join new Umno ulama council - sources

Ex-PAS leader Khairuddin to join new Umno ulama council - sources

Ex-minister Jamil Khir Baharom will be council’s deputy chairperson.
Health Ministry advised to enhance MySejahtera, MyVAS security – audit

Health Ministry advised to enhance MySejahtera, MyVAS security – audit

One 'super admin' downloaded private data of 3 million vaccine recipients.

Menu Rahmah: PAS MP courts flak for implying it may pose autism risk

Menu Rahmah: PAS MP courts flak for implying it may pose autism risk

UPDATED 11.40PM | Dr Halimah Ali said the govt should not take 'shortcuts' in the matter.

Apology to 'save PM's face' - PAS leader's son retracts claim

Apology to 'save PM's face' - PAS leader's son retracts claim

Anwar has also agreed to put the matter to rest, says his lawyer.
Shahrizat eyes comeback, to contest Wanita Umno chief post

Shahrizat eyes comeback, to contest Wanita Umno chief post

Former minister expected to submit nomination papers tomorrow.

Batang Kali rep goes AWOL, seat declared vacant

Batang Kali rep goes AWOL, seat declared vacant

UPDATED 5.21PM | Harumaini Omar absent for more than six months.
Radzi: Law needed to prevent PM from being finance minister as well

Radzi: Law needed to prevent PM from being finance minister as well

Centralisation of power can increase the risk of power misuse, the MP says.
Rivertree Launches RM180 million GDV Award-Winning and Maiden Industrial Project

Rivertree Launches RM180 million GDV Award-Winning and Maiden Industrial Project

Boutique and award-winning property developer, Rivertree Group has recently launched its maiden industrial project called “Esteem Business Park” with a gross development value (“GDV”) of RM180 million in Klang.
LETTER | Turkiye-Syria earthquake: Stand united with victims and frontliners

LETTER | Turkiye-Syria earthquake: Stand united with victims and frontliners

Keep them in your thoughts and prayers. 
‘Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes’ Offers Flexible Education Anytime, Anywhere

‘Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes’ Offers Flexible Education Anytime, Anywhere

Recognising one’s desire to explore new avenues, learn, and improve themselves, Taylor’s University officially launched its ‘Taylor’s 100% Online Postgraduate Programmes’.
COMMENT | Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia

COMMENT | Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia

Malaysia cannot be storing such hazardous waste forever.
Frozen accounts: GE14 taught Bersatu to work with limited funds - Faizal

Frozen accounts: GE14 taught Bersatu to work with limited funds - Faizal

Party believes it can overcome challenges to face 6 state polls, he adds. 
Water polluters may face RM10m fine and 15 years' jail

Water polluters may face RM10m fine and 15 years' jail

UPDATED 3.15PM | Proposal to be tabled by June, says Nik Nazmi.
Kit Siang: King's wishes ignored, war cry hints at Sheraton Move redux

Kit Siang: King's wishes ignored, war cry hints at Sheraton Move redux

Muhyiddin wants state polls to be mini-parliamentary election, says DAP veteran.

Petronas units in Luxembourg seized again in RM66b arbitration dispute

Petronas units in Luxembourg seized again in RM66b arbitration dispute

Luxembourg court bailiffs issue second seizure order on two units, related bank accounts.
7 performance audits carried out on ministries involving RM67b

7 performance audits carried out on ministries involving RM67b

Auditor-General's report finds some weaknesses due to negligence.
Actress Raquel Welch, screen siren of 1960s-70s, dead at age 82

Actress Raquel Welch, screen siren of 1960s-70s, dead at age 82

She had appeared in more than 30 films and 50 television series.

Hold regular press conferences, home minister urges IGP

Hold regular press conferences, home minister urges IGP

'Ministry hopes to build conducive ties with media,' says Saifuddin.

COMMENT | Late activist's work reminds us everyone counts

COMMENT | Late activist's work reminds us everyone counts

Anthony Thanasayan had insightful views on the plight of the disabled.
Russia declares battlefield gains; Nato ramps up military equipment for Ukraine

Russia declares battlefield gains; Nato ramps up military equipment for Ukraine

Russia breaks through two of Ukraine's fortified defence lines in the east.
More than 300 police officers transferred since 2018

More than 300 police officers transferred since 2018

This was in connection to disciplinary issues, says ministry. 
Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop 'war' on poultry

Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop 'war' on poultry

Disease's spread risks already strained global food supply.
Accused of being 'bought', ex-Warisan rep welcomes probe

Accused of being 'bought', ex-Warisan rep welcomes probe

Show proof, Norazlinah challenges Shafie.
KINIGUIDE | From total closure to partial closure - Lynas, 11 years on

KINIGUIDE | From total closure to partial closure - Lynas, 11 years on

UPDATED 12PM | Govt recently told Lynas to adhere to Harapan-era licence conditions.
COMMENT | Should Petronas be listed to pare debt?

COMMENT | Should Petronas be listed to pare debt?

The same question was asked before in previous governments.
YOURSAY | Stop denying race factor in civil service recruitment

YOURSAY | Stop denying race factor in civil service recruitment

'Non-Malays stopped applying as they were not being called for interviews.'
Don't vilify us, illegal recruitment agencies to blame - Pusma

Don't vilify us, illegal recruitment agencies to blame - Pusma

Poor enforcement causes mushrooming of illegal agencies, Zarina says.
TV personality to run for Wanita Umno exco post

TV personality to run for Wanita Umno exco post

Ex-TV3 newsreader Nik Suryani aims to bring Umno forward.
France tears down beach apartment block as rising sea bites

France tears down beach apartment block as rising sea bites

Water was 200m away in 1960s, now within mere metres.
'My orders are simple: Bodycams ASAP, no compromises'

'My orders are simple: Bodycams ASAP, no compromises'

This is the home minister's reply when asked about such cameras for cops. 
Foreign Ministry: 401 M'sian job scam victims rescued so far

Foreign Ministry: 401 M'sian job scam victims rescued so far

Ministry says 377 have returned home, remaining 24 awaiting deportation.
Saifuddin: No compromise with cops keeping people from making reports

Saifuddin: No compromise with cops keeping people from making reports

However, minister advises public to abide by dress codes as well.