Archive - 21 June 2023

Suhakam urges EC to address postal voting problems

Suhakam urges EC to address postal voting problems

'Potential to hinder overseas voters' timely receipt and return of ballots.'
Errant reflexology centres to be shut down - Kedah MB

Errant reflexology centres to be shut down - Kedah MB

Authorities will monitor reflexology centres, Sanusi says.
Madani medical scheme alleviates burden of B40

Madani medical scheme alleviates burden of B40

Public hopes scheme will be extended beyond Dec 31.
Court reserves decision in govt appeal of ex-MyWatch activist's suit

Court reserves decision in govt appeal of ex-MyWatch activist's suit

Appeal to overturn decision declaring Sanjeevan's Poca detention as unlawful.
El Niño: ‘High’ haze risk despite preventive moves - think tank

El Niño: ‘High’ haze risk despite preventive moves - think tank

SIIA Haze Outlook report cites unusually dry weather this year.
Biden will not 'lecture' Modi on human rights - White House

Biden will not 'lecture' Modi on human rights - White House

We will make our views known, Sullivan says.  

NHCCE 2023 - Borneo Region to bring Sabah and Sarawak's human capital development to the next level

NHCCE 2023 - Borneo Region to bring Sabah and Sarawak's human capital development to the next level

NHCCE 2023 which will have the theme ‘HR 5.0: The Next Evolution in Human Resource Development will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 4 July – 5 July 2023.
Appellate court upholds ex-DBKL deputy director's bribery acquittal

Appellate court upholds ex-DBKL deputy director's bribery acquittal

Judge says there's no evidence showing Sabudin received the money.
KJ still mulling PN offer, 'uneasy' with Harapan due to cybertroopers

KJ still mulling PN offer, 'uneasy' with Harapan due to cybertroopers

UPDATED 5.38PM | Muhyiddin offered me Bersatu membership, says ex-Rembau MP.
Citizenship reforms: Govt told to not take one step forward, two steps back

Citizenship reforms: Govt told to not take one step forward, two steps back

Bid to grant citizenship to one group should not be at expense of others - advocates.
UN official: We must reassess approach towards Myanmar

UN official: We must reassess approach towards Myanmar

Southeast Asian neighbours must hold military rulers accountable, he says. 
Foreign Ministry clears the air on maritime boundary issue

Foreign Ministry clears the air on maritime boundary issue

It addresses allegations regarding demarcation of Malacca Strait and Sulawesi Sea.

Voice in 1MDB audio clips 'sounds like Najib', says Irwan

Voice in 1MDB audio clips 'sounds like Najib', says Irwan

Defence however suggests the voice could have been falsified with deepfake.
EV not green if electricity comes from fossil fuels, NGO tells carmakers

EV not green if electricity comes from fossil fuels, NGO tells carmakers

Include local emission factors in calculations of EV’s emissions, RimbaWatch says. 
Penang Gerakan chief refuses to be drawn into CM-ship speculation

Penang Gerakan chief refuses to be drawn into CM-ship speculation

Party focusing on winning state polls, CM candidate comes after, says Oh.
Razarudin appointed as new IGP, Ayob Khan as deputy

Razarudin appointed as new IGP, Ayob Khan as deputy

Razarudin's appointment is on a contract basis for the next two years. 
Taiwan Excellence LiveXperience Pop-Up Store 2023: Uniting Creativity and Innovation in Malaysia

Taiwan Excellence LiveXperience Pop-Up Store 2023: Uniting Creativity and Innovation in Malaysia

Renowned Malaysian artist, Red Hong Yi makes a special appearance unveiling ‘Future Relics’ art pieces, elevating the fusion of creativity and technology at the pop-up.
COMMENT | Is something seriously not right in Suhakam?

COMMENT | Is something seriously not right in Suhakam?

Negative reports about the human rights body are worrisome.

Najib’s ex-speech writer's firm received over RM22m, court hears

Najib’s ex-speech writer's firm received over RM22m, court hears

UPDATED 3.37PM | Cheques personally signed by Najib during meetings - witness. 
Biden calls China's Xi a dictator

Biden calls China's Xi a dictator

This comes amid moves to improve ties between both nations. 
Court dismisses Guan Eng's suit against MCA veep, The Star

Court dismisses Guan Eng's suit against MCA veep, The Star

DAP chairperson ordered to pay RM50,000 in costs to defendants.

Singapore now the world's most expensive city for luxury living

Singapore now the world's most expensive city for luxury living

It overcomes Hong Kong, London, New York for the first time.
COMMENT | The puerile pursuit of Islamisation of knowledge

COMMENT | The puerile pursuit of Islamisation of knowledge

Leaders and intellectuals should dispense justice and focus on developing the ummah. 
Yoga under blue skies

Yoga under blue skies

KINILENS | Some 1,000 Yoga practitioners gather at Batu Caves for Int'l Yoga Day. 
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Do You Have It?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Do You Have It?

The symptoms of PCOS include menstrual cycle disturbance, increased facial and body hair, oily skin, acne, and loss of hair on your head. 
Newborn baby dies in hospital after being found by roadside

Newborn baby dies in hospital after being found by roadside

The baby was found lying without any clothes.
Stop varsity visits, focus on economic recovery, PM urged

Stop varsity visits, focus on economic recovery, PM urged

A PN lawmaker likens sessions with students to political campaigns.
S’wak Report editor fails to transfer criminal defamation case to KL

S’wak Report editor fails to transfer criminal defamation case to KL

Rewcastle-Brown’s application lacked merit, High Court judge says. 
Digitalising Traditional Businesses with Boost: Fook An Medical Hall

Digitalising Traditional Businesses with Boost: Fook An Medical Hall

Traditional businesses in Malaysia are usually run with brick-and-mortar stores that are carried down from generation to generation, where families rely on cash transactions to run the business. 
Pursue your accounting profession with Taylor’s College

Pursue your accounting profession with Taylor’s College

Graduating from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) can lead to a wide range of long-term career prospects in the accountancy and finance-related profession, as it is one of the oldest accounting bodies and a globally recognised qualification.
LETTER | Time for Azalina to walk the talk

LETTER | Time for Azalina to walk the talk

The minister had called for reforms under the previous government.
Ayob Khan on fast track to become IGP?

Ayob Khan on fast track to become IGP?

UPDATED 10.45AM | Cop rumoured to be appointed DIGP, while new IGP's term will be short.
State polls: How far can the 'green wave' go?

State polls: How far can the 'green wave' go?

Predict the outcome of upcoming state elections by exploring GE15 data.
PJD Link: Residents go to court to obtain EIA report, other documents

PJD Link: Residents go to court to obtain EIA report, other documents

UPDATED 3.54PM | Report important as it identifies positive or negative effects, Chakaravarthi says.
Six of nine overlapping Harapan-BN seats are in three states

Six of nine overlapping Harapan-BN seats are in three states

We leave it to presidential council to decide - state Umno leader.
YOURSAY | Pardoning Najib sets a terrible precedent

YOURSAY | Pardoning Najib sets a terrible precedent

‘Zaid will just have to be patient and let due process take place.’
Has KJ decided?

Has KJ decided?

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