Monthly Archives: July, 2022

Malaysia’s Press Freedom Needs More Than Rankings to Recover

For Malaysian journalists, unpredictability now hurts more than outright bans, bringing rise to the age-old question: Whither Press Freedom?
Opinion

Adat and Law in Clash of Civilisations in Negeri Sembilan

Analysis on the removal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar (YDPB), the standing of the Undang Luak, and the jurisdictional (power) conflict between adat, statute, and executive power (Part 1).
National
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Indonesian Court Rejects Call To Legalise Medical Marijuana

JAKARTA - A panel of nine judges ruled on Wednesday that a judicial review of the country's narcotics law that would have paved the...
ASEAN

As Protesters Wait, Sri Lanka’s Parliament Votes For A New President.

COLOMBO - Sri Lankan authorities surrounded parliament with heavy security on Wednesday as lawmakers prepared to vote on one of three presidential candidates, hoping...
News

Judge Nazlan Probe: High Court Rules Questions Of Law To Be Referred To Federal Court

Judge Noorin Badaruddin ruled that the Federal Court is the correct and appropriate forum to hear matters that affect the judiciary as a whole...
National

Wildlife Parts Worth RM80m Seized In Port Klang

The Royal Malaysian Customs dept seized wildlife parts worth RM80 million which includes an estimated 6,000 kilograms of elephant tusks PORT KLANG – The Royal...
National

Twitter Gets Fast-tracked Elon Musk Trial Over US$44b Deal

Twitter had argued that delaying the trial into the next year could threaten deal financing NEW YORK - Twitter Inc will get an October trial...
World

25 Dead, Scores Injured In Egypt Bus Crash

Families of those killed will receive 10,000 Egyptian pounds as compensation At least 25 people were killed and many injured in Egypt when the bus...
News

Covid-19 Pandemic Behind ‘Largest Backslide In Childhood Vaccination’ – U.N

Unicef describes this as child health crisis with number of zero-dose children rises Around 25 million children around the world missed out on routine vaccinations...
Covid-19

After Warmest Night, Britain Braces For Record Temperature

LONDON - Britain is bracing for temperatures to reach 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on Tuesday, following its warmest night on record, which...
Climate Change

Crypto Enthusiasts Holding Their Breaths For A Bitcoin Bounce

NEW YORK - If you're hoping for a bitcoin recovery, you might have to wait months. That's the conclusion of some technical experts looking...
Finance

Speaker Leaves After Argument Over Petronas Assets Seizures

Kota Belud MP insists on a date to discuss issue saying it is matter of national sovereignty An argument between Member of Parliament Isnaraissah Munirah...
News

Inflation in New Zealand Exceeds Forecasts At A New 32-Year High.

WELLINGTON - In New Zealand, inflation rose faster than expected in the second quarter, reaching a new 32-year high, fueling speculation that the central...
Australia & New Zealand

Britain On Course For Hottest Day On Record

LONDON - With temperatures expected to reach 40C for the first time on Monday, Britain was on track to experience its warmest day on...
News