Archive - 19 April 2023

EU Parliament adopts law banning products from deforested lands

EU Parliament adopts law banning products from deforested lands

It applies to goods of cattle, charcoal, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soya, wood.
I am taking a rest first - Noor Hisham

I am taking a rest first - Noor Hisham

Health DG will go on a mandatory retirement this Friday.
US FDA authorises second Omicron-updated Covid booster for older adults

US FDA authorises second Omicron-updated Covid booster for older adults

Updated shots from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna would become new primary vaccine.
LETTER | MACC seems to be moving in the direction people want

LETTER | MACC seems to be moving in the direction people want

Its swift responses to corruption-related issues are commendable.
Lawyer: Dissenting SRC judgment does not taint majority decision

Lawyer: Dissenting SRC judgment does not taint majority decision

'We can't expect all judges to have the same opinions,' says Haniff Khatri.
Traffic slow moving but under control in Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang

Traffic slow moving but under control in Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang

Survey finds marked increase in vehicles at this stretch.
Loke: MACC has not summoned me for questioning

Loke: MACC has not summoned me for questioning

UPDATED 5.12PM | This is over an investigation into the approvals for migrant workers.
Court postpones decision on former Youth Ministry senior officer's case

Court postpones decision on former Youth Ministry senior officer's case

Otman Arsahd's corruption, money laundering case will be heard on May 12.
LETTER | Have a heart for law-abiding motorists

LETTER | Have a heart for law-abiding motorists

They faithfully pay up the summons before the deadline.
Audit on Mitra: Ramanan vows 'even God can't save wrongdoers'

Audit on Mitra: Ramanan vows 'even God can't save wrongdoers'

'Mitra can only make decisions on way forward after the audit.'
Muhyiddin files to strike out 4 abuse of power charges

Muhyiddin files to strike out 4 abuse of power charges

UPDATED 5.43PM | Copies of the bid have been served on the prosecution.
Selangor taking steps to control river pollution in Sg Buloh

Selangor taking steps to control river pollution in Sg Buloh

Activities in the area have contributed to increased effluents in the river.
Supplementary electoral roll now open for review

Supplementary electoral roll now open for review

The March 2023 roll will be on display for 30 days.
Khazanah leads integrated effort to improve PPR community wellbeing

Khazanah leads integrated effort to improve PPR community wellbeing

They will look at policy proposals, community empowerment and 'placemaking' initiatives.
Govt bears RM93 million to implement Rahmah toll - Ahmad

Govt bears RM93 million to implement Rahmah toll - Ahmad

The amount, a preliminary estimate, has to be paid to the concessionaires.
Paranormal defence: Murdered husband tells court wife is innocent

Paranormal defence: Murdered husband tells court wife is innocent

'I am Poh Seng Hiap, the deceased. I am the one speaking in court.'
All eyes on Michelle Yeoh

All eyes on Michelle Yeoh

KINILENS | Hundreds of fans gathered for a glimpse of Oscar-winning actor. 
Poll: Two-thirds of M'sians believe country on right track after GE15

Poll: Two-thirds of M'sians believe country on right track after GE15

Ipsos poll shows corruption, inflation and unemployment as the main worries.

Over 50 Rohingya refugees 'forced out' of homes before Raya

Over 50 Rohingya refugees 'forced out' of homes before Raya

UNHCR claims a group of locals allegedly drove them out.

Loke-Wee spat highlights East-West M'sia flight dilemma: Industry insiders

Loke-Wee spat highlights East-West M'sia flight dilemma: Industry insiders

Experts believe govt should not set fixed flight ticket prices. 
Immigration busts trafficking ring sending Sri Lankan children to Europe

Immigration busts trafficking ring sending Sri Lankan children to Europe

Local husband and wife have been arrested, says DG.
AirAsia SuperApp says authorised to sell tickets from all airlines

AirAsia SuperApp says authorised to sell tickets from all airlines

'We will continue to sell flights from any airlines,' adds its acting CEO.

Cops withdraw road tax summons after driver's FB post

Cops withdraw road tax summons after driver's FB post

The summons was issued 2 months after govt announced it was no longer an offence.
'Good boy' to be caned lightly in court for setting dog on fire

'Good boy' to be caned lightly in court for setting dog on fire

Counsel argues the canine had attacked the boy more than five times.
J&J talc unit asks judge to halt cancer lawsuits

J&J talc unit asks judge to halt cancer lawsuits

The subsidiary says it's seeking a US$8.9b settlement.
Extra Raya holiday will cause Mydin to lose half a million ringgit

Extra Raya holiday will cause Mydin to lose half a million ringgit

Govt urged not to make populist decision, focus on targeted subsidies instead. 
Cost-of-living rally: PAA charge dropped against Amanah Youth chief

Cost-of-living rally: PAA charge dropped against Amanah Youth chief

This comes after a representation was submitted to the prosecution.
Altantuya murder suit: Family appeals for higher compensation

Altantuya murder suit: Family appeals for higher compensation

Family members seeking more than RM5 million they had been awarded.
Covid-19 vigil arrest: Civil suit against cops fixed for trial in 2025

Covid-19 vigil arrest: Civil suit against cops fixed for trial in 2025

Lawyer says 2025 hearing dates were the only ones available in court’s schedule.
Senior adults (age 50 and up) need more protein due to aging, research say

Senior adults (age 50 and up) need more protein due to aging, research say

But when it comes to aging, especially when you are 50 and above, protein is an important daily nutrient to be taken sufficiently, in order to maintain a certain quality of life.
Jho Low paid US$20m for photo with Obamas: Rapper

Jho Low paid US$20m for photo with Obamas: Rapper

Pras Michel revealed this during his trial for alleged illegal lobbying.
Sanusi's popularity will attract more non-Muslim voters in Kedah - PN

Sanusi's popularity will attract more non-Muslim voters in Kedah - PN

State PN deputy chief predicts this outcome in the upcoming state polls.

ADUN SPEAKS | Mitra needs bigger budget allocation

ADUN SPEAKS | Mitra needs bigger budget allocation

New leadership is good but more funds needed for Mitra, other related agencies. 
COFCO and PLS Partnered Maotai Wine Serving Musang King and Moutai Wine in Beijing

COFCO and PLS Partnered Maotai Wine Serving Musang King and Moutai Wine in Beijing

The highlight of the evening was an auction of COFCO Imported Food Sunny Fresh D200 Black Thorn Durians, which was produced from the durian mother tree in Sungai Baong, Penang Island and won the championship at the Malaysian World Durian Championship.
MRANTI Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Smart Parking as the Digital Gateway

MRANTI Corporation Sdn. Bhd., Smart Parking as the Digital Gateway

In 2021, MRANTI Park has implemented TimeTec Smart Parking System to cater for their different parking methods and requirements such as cashless Touch n’ Go system for off-street and parking app for on-street visitor parking, LPR and TnG season parking, cashless event parking with handheld POS terminal and validation. 
North Korean leader orders spy satellite launch as planned - KCNA

North Korean leader orders spy satellite launch as planned - KCNA

To counter 'threats' from the US and South Korea, says Kim Jong Un.
YOURSAY | Nation sick and tired of Mahathir's political games

YOURSAY | Nation sick and tired of Mahathir's political games

'Why should Anwar disclose evidence before case goes to court?'
Russia boosts relations with India as ties with the West grow tense

Russia boosts relations with India as ties with the West grow tense

Cooperations in many areas have been discussed by the two nations.
Putin makes a surprise visit to Ukraine's Luhansk, Kherson

Putin makes a surprise visit to Ukraine's Luhansk, Kherson

Moscow has declared several of these regions as part of Russia.
Australia unveils roadmap to boost uptake of electric vehicles

Australia unveils roadmap to boost uptake of electric vehicles

It is now one of the world's biggest emitters of carbon emissions.
DPM: 35pct seat demand based on spirit of Constitution

DPM: 35pct seat demand based on spirit of Constitution

Malaysia's formation premised on peninsula not having two-thirds control of Parliament - Fadillah.
Court battle: Dr M vs Anwar

Court battle: Dr M vs Anwar

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