Archive - 19 December 2022

Floods worsen in Besut, all roads closed - Fire Dept

Floods worsen in Besut, all roads closed - Fire Dept

Batang Kali tragedy: SAR operation intensifies on fourth day

Batang Kali tragedy: SAR operation intensifies on fourth day

MPs given no-tie option tomorrow

MPs given no-tie option tomorrow

They can come in baju Melayu or a suit without a necktie.
S’gor Fire Dept chief hospitalised for exhaustion, minor stroke

S’gor Fire Dept chief hospitalised for exhaustion, minor stroke

Norazam Khamis is conscious and his condition stable, dept says.
All parks, forest reserves in Kedah closed temporarily

All parks, forest reserves in Kedah closed temporarily

This is to avoid any untoward incidents during monsoon season.
Sosma 33: Court to decide if investigating officer can testify

Sosma 33: Court to decide if investigating officer can testify

The Dewan Rakyat convened for the first time after GE15.

The Dewan Rakyat convened for the first time after GE15.

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Anwar's confidence motion gets through by voice vote

Anwar's confidence motion gets through by voice vote

PN paints govt clampdown on TikTok videos as silencing of free speech

PN paints govt clampdown on TikTok videos as silencing of free speech

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LETTER | Improve public bus system so we don't have to drive

LETTER | Improve public bus system so we don't have to drive

PN paints govt clampdown on TikTok videos as silencing free speech

PN paints govt clampdown on TikTok videos as silencing free speech

Govt dips into consolidated fund for 'mini budget'

Govt dips into consolidated fund for 'mini budget'

Water rises... but for Ridzwan, it's Messi first, evacuation second

Water rises... but for Ridzwan, it's Messi first, evacuation second

Diehard Argentina fan postpones evacuation to watch World Cup final.
Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve

Australia foreign minister to visit China as diplomatic ties improve

Diplomatic ties between the countries have deteriorated in recent years.
EU unity over Russia sanctions falters as Europe's economy wilts

EU unity over Russia sanctions falters as Europe's economy wilts

Despite Poland and the Baltic states campaigning for tougher measures.
No food or help for flood victims - families, friends turn to social media

No food or help for flood victims - families, friends turn to social media

Vaccine hesitancy lingers even as China's Covid cases surge

Vaccine hesitancy lingers even as China's Covid cases surge

Candice grows sceptical, citing friends' stories, warnings on social media.
Residents describe flood in Tumpat as the worst in 31 years

Residents describe flood in Tumpat as the worst in 31 years

239 slopes in Perak identified as 'very high risk' - exco

239 slopes in Perak identified as 'very high risk' - exco

January hearing over declassifying report on activist's abduction

January hearing over declassifying report on activist's abduction

Amri's wife Norhayati seeks to quash Official Secrets Act classification.
Six roads linking Terengganu and Kelantan closed

Six roads linking Terengganu and Kelantan closed

Worsening floods have caused this, Terengganu police announce.
Kelantan flood: 3 sisters believed electrocuted to death

Kelantan flood: 3 sisters believed electrocuted to death

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NGOs want govt to gazette Bukit Persekutuan as a heritage site

NGOs want govt to gazette Bukit Persekutuan as a heritage site

Flood: 3 sisters die of electrocution, TNB says don't speculate

Flood: 3 sisters die of electrocution, TNB says don't speculate 

Sole opposition rep wants to work with state govt to develop Perlis

Sole opposition rep wants to work with state govt to develop Perlis

Work with federal govt to help people of this state, Gan says.
Cops will call up more people to assist in Batang Kali landslide probe

Cops will call up more people to assist in Batang Kali landslide probe

DAP rep elected deputy speaker of Perak assembly

DAP rep elected deputy speaker of Perak assembly

Choy is the second woman elected to the position.
Rubbished by S'gor exco, NGO defends 'Genting over-development' report

Rubbished by S'gor exco, NGO defends 'Genting over-development' report

NGO lauds govt for adopting anti-death penalty resolution at UN assembly

NGO lauds govt for adopting anti-death penalty resolution at UN assembly

The four-legged heroes of Batang Kali

The four-legged heroes of Batang Kali

Search dogs have worked alongside rescuers to the point of exhaustion.
Govt, pastor Koh’s family attempting to resolve suit, court hears

Govt, pastor Koh’s family attempting to resolve suit, court hears

Floods hit Pahang, number of evacuees rise in T'ganu and K'tan

Floods hit Pahang, number of evacuees rise in T'ganu and K'tan

Over 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters

Over 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters

Perlis PAS leader sworn in as state assembly speaker

Perlis PAS leader sworn in as state assembly speaker

The state's 15 assemblypersons also took their oath of office today.
Floodwaters enter Pasir Puteh hospital in Kelantan

Floodwaters enter Pasir Puteh hospital in Kelantan

Anwar loyalist elected Dewan Rakyat speaker

Anwar loyalist elected Dewan Rakyat speaker

Parliament: Ismail Sabri relegated, Hamzah promoted

Parliament: Ismail Sabri relegated, Hamzah promoted

Solar graft case: Court sets Rosmah's appeal hearing over verdict for next June

Solar graft case: Court sets Rosmah's appeal hearing over verdict for next June

Floods forecasted to hit Sg Melikai, Mersing from noon

Floods forecasted to hit Sg Melikai, Mersing from noon

COMMENT | Campsite disaster signal to improve adventure industry

COMMENT | Campsite disaster signal to improve adventure industry

2022 Highlights: Smart mobility & data centre players that invested in Cyberjaya's tech ecosystem

2022 Highlights: Smart mobility & data centre players that invested in Cyberjaya's tech ecosystem

Cyberview has continued to attract a series of exciting inflows of investments in its determined focal tech industries.
Landslide: Search operation for remaining 9 victims continues

Landslide: Search operation for remaining 9 victims continues

Day 4 will focus on two zones and areas that have not been excavated.
Anwar loyalist Johari Abdul elected Dewan Rakyat speaker

Anwar loyalist Johari Abdul elected Dewan Rakyat speaker

Prestigious Regional Win for UOWMKDU Game Development Students

Prestigious Regional Win for UOWMKDU Game Development Students

UOW Malaysia KDU University College’s Game Development Program once again made headlines during the recent game developer’s conference. LEVEL UP KL 2022 organised by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is Southeast Asia’s premier industry event for game developers. For the past five over years LEVELUP KL has hosted the highly anticipated and prestigious Southeast Asia (SEA) Game Awards.
Streets deserted in China's cities as new Covid-19 surge looms

Streets deserted in China's cities as new Covid-19 surge looms

Authorities anticipate several waves of infection over the Lunar New Year period.
Musk launches poll on whether he should quit as Twitter CEO

Musk launches poll on whether he should quit as Twitter CEO

Floods: Main routes connecting East Coast states still passable - T'ganu police

Floods: Main routes connecting East Coast states still passable - T'ganu police

Only a few roads in Setiu, Dungun and Besut are impassable.
East Coast states to experience continuous heavy rain until Wednesday

East Coast states to experience continuous heavy rain until Wednesday

Danger-level warnings issued to Kelantan, Terengganu, parts of Pahang.
Peru's 'forgotten people' rage against political elite after Castillo's arrest

Peru's 'forgotten people' rage against political elite after Castillo's arrest

Marginalised groups angered by his arrest threaten to derail the govt.
Opposition did not ask for bloc vote because we abstained - Taki

Opposition did not ask for bloc vote because we abstained - Taki

France disappointed but proud of performance in epic World Cup final

France disappointed but proud of performance in epic World Cup final

'We gave everything, we gave up nothing.'
Magical Messi hoists World Cup after final for the ages

Magical Messi hoists World Cup after final for the ages

The Argentinian finally won the elusive trophy after five attempts.
Covid-19 (Dec 18): 847 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 18): 847 new cases, 6 deaths

ICU cases dip below 50 for the first time since October.
YOURSAY | Can Zahid do whatever he likes?

YOURSAY | Can Zahid do whatever he likes?

COMMENT | Will govt intervene in ex-plantation workers plight?

COMMENT | Will govt intervene in ex-plantation workers plight?

'Why big developers still demonise disenfranchised families.'
Fahmi disappointed with PN Youth's police report against govt

Fahmi disappointed with PN Youth's police report against govt

Their actions an affront to Malay Rulers' decision too, he adds.
COMMENT | Mechanisms needed to ensure welfare of migrant workers

COMMENT | Mechanisms needed to ensure welfare of migrant workers

They are one of the key pillars of the modern Malaysian economy.
D-Day for Anwar

D-Day for Anwar

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about

Argentina beats France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

Argentina beats France 4-2 on penalties to win World Cup

Messi scores twice in a match that features a hat-trick by Mbappe.