Archive - 5 May 2023

Covid no longer global health emergency - WHO

Covid no longer global health emergency - WHO

UPDATED 10.50PM | WHO declared highest alert for Covid in January 2020.
Seized accounts: Bersatu accuses MACC of contempt of court

Seized accounts: Bersatu accuses MACC of contempt of court

UPDATED 9.51PM | Wrongful seizure, says Bersatu executive secretary.
DBKL to introduce early warning system for landslides

DBKL to introduce early warning system for landslides

108 landslides since December 2021, mayor says.
Six dams in Perlis, Kedah, Penang at critical levels

Six dams in Perlis, Kedah, Penang at critical levels

Don't waste water, Span reminds public.
Hot weather affecting yields of farmers, rubber smallholders

Hot weather affecting yields of farmers, rubber smallholders

Profits plummet 50pct, says Jamal.
Two-term Penang CMs can't be reappointed, says Chow

Two-term Penang CMs can't be reappointed, says Chow

Law is clear, says the Penang chief minister.
Nov 8 appeal hearing for four Penang ex-reps

Nov 8 appeal hearing for four Penang ex-reps

Appeal to challenge validity of motion for them to vacate seats.
Covid-19 cases increase by 3pct last week: Health DG

Covid-19 cases increase by 3pct last week: Health DG

Infection increase was due to the festive season.
Teen couple plead guilty to 'wheelie' stunt

Teen couple plead guilty to 'wheelie' stunt

Kuantan court allows bail of RM800 each.
Asyraf: Parties wanting administration to fall are ‘jealous’

Asyraf: Parties wanting administration to fall are ‘jealous’

The Umno sec-gen insists all the coalition partners are working together.
Ex-spy chief Hasanah passes away

Ex-spy chief Hasanah passes away

She was battling cancer prior to her death.
MACC brings home alleged Jho Low associate to assist 1MDB probe

MACC brings home alleged Jho Low associate to assist 1MDB probe

Fugitive arrived two days ago, source says.
Mitra announces initiatives worth RM39m for B40 Indians

Mitra announces initiatives worth RM39m for B40 Indians

The programmes will focus on education, economy, job training, and social well-being, among others.

PBM's Sng appointed new timber board head

PBM's Sng appointed new timber board head

'Hopefully, we will be able to steer this industry to greater heights,' he says.
God willing, this govt will last until next general election - Anwar

God willing, this govt will last until next general election - Anwar

PM comments on claims opposition has enough numbers to unseat his govt.

Consumers' association wants PM to scrap Penang reclamation project

Consumers' association wants PM to scrap Penang reclamation project

Project goes against Madani framework on sustainable development, CAP says. 
Wan Nurzila no longer PMO's head of strategic communications

Wan Nurzila no longer PMO's head of strategic communications

Ex-journo served nearly 6 months in the position. 
PM: Govt working on extraditing Jho Low, although tough process

PM: Govt working on extraditing Jho Low, although tough process

UPDATED 1.34PM | Govt has tough stance, says Anwar.
Wesak procession back in full swing

Wesak procession back in full swing

KINILENS | Thousands turn up to watch parading floats for religious celebration. 
LETTER | Best leave reform to the experts

LETTER | Best leave reform to the experts

Placing the MACC under the EAIC is not a good move.
LETTER | Please, have compassion on Uncle Patrick Khoo

LETTER | Please, have compassion on Uncle Patrick Khoo

The elderly man was merely protecting the dogs he loves.
Mahathir sues Anwar for RM150m over wealth claim

Mahathir sues Anwar for RM150m over wealth claim

UPDATED 1.24PM | Ex-PM's counsel filed writ of summons at Shah Alam High Court two days ago.
LETTER | Ong, instead on harping on Najib, put your own house in order

LETTER | Ong, instead on harping on Najib, put your own house in order

Concentrate on the red lines that your comrade has crossed.

Minister: Indonesia quietly engaging key stakeholders in Myanmar crisis

Minister: Indonesia quietly engaging key stakeholders in Myanmar crisis

Move is to kick-start peace process as violence intensifies.
SRC RM42m suit against Najib full hearing in 2025

SRC RM42m suit against Najib full hearing in 2025

This is over those who purportedly defrauded two government-owned entities.
COMMENT | Zahid appears to be jostling to seize power

COMMENT | Zahid appears to be jostling to seize power

He knows PM Anwar needs Umno more than Umno does.
Stop punishing kids born out of wedlock for parents' mistake - rights group

Stop punishing kids born out of wedlock for parents' mistake - rights group

Children end up stateless when parents don't register their marriage.
Defamation: Pay up or risk bankruptcy notice, Mahfuz warns Sanusi

Defamation: Pay up or risk bankruptcy notice, Mahfuz warns Sanusi

Kedah Harapan chief will discuss with his lawyer the next course of action.
Mother remanded for sexual assault on her son

Mother remanded for sexual assault on her son

The alleged incident was recorded on a mobile phone.
Taiwan says US fighter jet deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage

Taiwan says US fighter jet deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage

Taipei has asked Washington to prioritise spare parts deliveries as mitigation.
MMEA seeks Indonesia's help to locate 3 missing tanker crew

MMEA seeks Indonesia's help to locate 3 missing tanker crew

Analysis shows the 3 may have drifted into Indonesian waters.
COMMENT | Wrong to assume Umno can force Anwar to pardon Najib

COMMENT | Wrong to assume Umno can force Anwar to pardon Najib

Based on track record, Tambun MP is not one to forgo principles. 
Six Shia, one Sunni Muslims killed in northwest Pakistan shootings

Six Shia, one Sunni Muslims killed in northwest Pakistan shootings

Victims were killed in separate shootings, unclear if related.
Khalid muses if PAS met Dr M to woo new benefactor

Khalid muses if PAS met Dr M to woo new benefactor

He claims PAS has stopped being an inclusive Islamic party. 
YOURSAY | Will peace, unity ever be given a chance in M’sia?

YOURSAY | Will peace, unity ever be given a chance in M’sia?

‘Allow everybody equal rights and freedom to practise their way of life.’
Sultan slams coup rumours

Sultan slams coup rumours

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