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Sat, 07 May 2022 16:51:22 +0800
Umno info chief claims Muhyiddin making up stories in reply after Zahid Hamidi’s defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan today accused former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of fabricating a tale to get out of a sticky situation after being sued for defamation by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi....

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:30:43 +0800
AG must explain why Serba Dinamik case resolved with compound, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — DAP deputy chairman Gobind Singh Deo said Attorney General (AG) Tan Sri Idris Harun should explain why he consented to the resolution of the Serba Dinamik case by way of compound. Gobind said there have been numerous calls...

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:19:42 +0800
After bullying claims, Teresa Kok moots counselling care for govt physicians’ mental health
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The Health Ministry should set up therapy and counselling units in all government hospitals for medical officers to avoid a repeat of the tragic death of a trainee doctor in Penang, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said today. While...

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:13:08 +0800
Experience village atmosphere at PM’s Aidilfitri Open House tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — Guests at the Aidilfitri 2022 open house hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Cabinet ministers tomorrow, will experience the village atmosphere while enjoying traditional village-style dishes. About...

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:27:44 +0800
Ten nabbed in Seremban over fireworks ‘fight’
SEREMBAN, May 7 — Ten men were detained early today, for allegedly fighting among themselves and using fireworks to attack each other at Taman Bandar Prima Senawang, in an incident which has gone viral on Facebook. Seremb...

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:17:59 +0800
Noh Omar: Selangor Umno, PAS to work together in bid to oust Pakatan in GE15
TANJUNG KARANG, May 7 — Umno and PAS will avoid contesting in the same seats in Selangor in the 15th general election (GE15), with the hope of ousting Pakatan Harapan (PH), said Selangor Umno chief Tan Sri Noh Omar. He sa...

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:25:24 +0800
Petrol dealers blame post-Raya traffic jams for delay in tankers reaching service stations, say fuel shortage likely to last till tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) today sought to clarify the fuel shortage at service stations across the peninsula as Malaysians took to social media to complain about being stranded on their return journey.....

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:13:37 +0800
HR minister says will highlight Malaysia’s efforts to counter forced labour during visit to Washington
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan will share Malaysia’s good practices in addressing the issue of forced labour during his working visit to Washington DC, in conjunction with the prime minister’s...

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:03:23 +0800
AG says Dr Mahathir informed of terms of Apandi's settlement
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 ― Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun today said that he had already informed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad of the terms of settlement pertaining to a lawsuit filed by Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali against the former prime minister and....

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:49:02 +0800
PAS splinter party Berjasa recruits Anwar's former aide Ezam for GE15 ‘boost’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 ― Former senator Datuk Mohamad Ezam Mohd Nor is now a member of Parti Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa). The PAS splinter party’s secretary-general Muhammad Lukman Al Hakim Muhammad confirmed confirmed Ezam joined....

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:43:57 +0800
Malaysian Highway Authority: Heavy traffic flow to Klang Valley as many seize free toll rates
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 ― Traffic flow on major highways heading to the Klang Valley is congested as many take the opportunity of free toll rates on the North-South Expressway and the East Coast Expressway (LPT) from midnight last night until...

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:31:27 +0800
Service stations out of petrol, Malaysia’s post-Raya travellers say on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 ― Holidaymakers criss-crossing the peninsula after the long Hari Raya break claim they have been unable to refuel their cars for the return journey, with numerous petrol stations running out of petrol, particularly the cheaper.....

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:14:01 +0800
All Tabung Haji branches open tomorrow to process travel documents for Haj pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today announced that all its 123 branches nationwide will open on May 8 to enable Muslims going to Saudi Arabia for their Haj pilgrimage this year to settle their travel documents. Its acting...

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:34 +0800
Kedah Umno leader Hashim Jahaya dies at 60
ALOR SETAR, May 7 — Kedah Umno Liaison secretary Datuk Hashim Jahaya died at his residence in Taman Suria near Pantai Johor here at 2.30am today. Kuala Kedah Umno division deputy chief Datuk Abdul Muthalib Harun said he was informed of the passing....

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:56:57 +0800
Lack of proper location hampered ambulance response, Sabah health director explains
KOTA KINABALU, May 7 — The Sabah State Health Department has clarified on the late arrival of an ambulance to the aid of a 54-year-old man who died  following an accident in Kolombong on Wednesday. It was reported that the ambulance only.....

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:48:57 +0800
Sabah party presses state govt for own emergency call centre after man dies due to late ambulance despatch
KOTA KINABALU, May 7 — Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) renewed its call to the government to set up its own call centre for Sabah to ensure fast and efficient response in emergency situations. Presently, calls to the Malaysia Emergeny Response...

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:37:07 +0800
As fertiliser prices go up, farmers seek cash subsidy to offset costs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The Federation of Malaysian Vegetables Farmers’ Association has proposed the government provide cash subsidies to cushion rising operational costs. Its adviser Tan So Tiok said the federation has about 6,000 members...

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:13:36 +0800
Hartal Doktor Kontrak urges Health Ministry to discipline senior medical staff to end bullying in govt hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The Health Ministry must step up its action to show there is no room for bullying in government hospitals and clinics, a spokesman for the Hartal Doctor Kontrak movement said today following outcry over two housemen who fell.....

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:52:10 +0800
CovidNow: Over 25pc of children in Malaysia fully vaxxed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A total of 894,826 or 25.2 per cent of children aged five to 11 in Malaysia have been fully vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) as of yesterday. According to the CovidN...

Sat, 07 May 2022 09:27:52 +0800
Duo nabbed over robbery of news presenter in PJ
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Police arrested two siblings to assist in the investigation of a robbery involving a television news presenter in Damansara Perdana, yesterday. Petaling Jaya deputy police chief Supt Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the...

Sat, 07 May 2022 04:55:52 +0800
Saifuddin says has no problems with Nurul Izzah despite Rafizi ties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail insisted that he bore no hostility towards Nurul Izzah Anwar despite her apparent alignment with Rafizi Ramli, who is in a contest with him to be the PKR deputy president. Instead,...

Fri, 06 May 2022 23:19:35 +0800
In Cheras, woman beaten to death by husband for revealing his affair on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband for revealing his affair on social media in an incident at a flat in Cheras a day before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said the 28-year-old....

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:15:46 +0800
MoH denies endorsing products to replace diabetes medication
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has never endorsed any product or food which can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar. This matter was announced by MoH in a statement posted on its...

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:41:05 +0800
Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed
JOHOR BARU, May 6 — The last remaining temporary flood relief centre (PPS) in the Pontian district was closed this evening after the floodwaters receded. The Pontian District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) secretariat, in a statement, said...

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:04:46 +0800
Transport minister gives assurance ECRL fares will be affordable
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The government has given its assurance that fares for the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) service will not burden the people. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said Terengganu PKR chairman Azan Ismail's c...

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:31:22 +0800
Activist Haris Ibrahim, lawyers sue to have MACC probe on Najib’s SRC trial judge ruled unconstitutional
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Activist Haris Ibrahim and two lawyers today filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to ultimately seek a declaration that its investigation on the trial judge in ex-prime minister Datuk Seri...

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:55:26 +0800
Vape industry urges govt to implement long-delayed vape regulations
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Instead of banning vape products wholesale, vape industry players are urging the government to implement long-delayed regulations for the industry. The Malaysia Retail Electronic Cigarette Association (MRECA) president Datuk.....

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:52:44 +0800
Malaysian Bar urges AGC to explain refusal to prosecute Serba Dinamik, says fines alone a ‘dangerous precedent’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Malaysian Bar said the refusal of Attorney General’s Chambers to prosecute Serba Dinamik Holdings, which left the Securities Commission no recourse beyond issuing compound notices to the listed firm, was a “dangerous.....

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:48:06 +0800
Khairy announces task force to investigate death of young doctor after allegations of workplace bullying
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today announced the formation of a task force to investigate the death of a young doctor in Penang, who fell to his death, after allegations of bullying were brought to his attention. Two...

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:14:51 +0800
Penang cops to quiz family members after death of houseman
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 — Police have recorded statements from doctors and housemates of a houseman attached to Penang Hospital who fell from a building here on April 17. Acting Timur Laut district police chief, Supt V.  Saravanan said the...



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