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Japanese gas and energy firms are closely monitoring the developments of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, with some eyeing non-Russia players as alternative suppliers on concerns Moscow may reduce or suspend its natural gas supply in retaliation for Western sanctions on the country. To prepare for potential supply disruptions from Russia and other emergencies, Hiroshima Gas Co. is considering purchasing liquefied natural gas from Malaysia and other producers, while Osaka Gas Co. plans to bring forward gas procurement from the United States or Australia. President Vladimir Putin has also surpris… Continue reading “FOCUS: Japanese energy firms brace for possible supply cut from Russia”

YOURSAY | ‘Without Umno MPs’ support, Sheraton Move would not have happened.’ Zahid: Don’t link Umno with ‘backdoor’ governments Billy The Goat: Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s speech during his keynote address at the party’s annual general assembly only reinforces the belief that Umno politicians are hypocrites who speak with forked tongues. He both vainly and foolishly believes decent Malaysians will accept his nonsensical assertions that Umno wasn’t involved in the backdoor government. Without Umno MPs supporting it, the Sheraton Move would have never taken place. Without Umno, in all l… Continue reading “YOURSAY | Zahid, it takes two hands to clap”

YOURSAY | ‘Thank you to the 86 MPs who voted it down.’ Govt motion to renew key Sosma provision defeated, 2 votes shy After Sosma defeat, Umno president wants instant end to ‘shackles’ of MOU Zahid, Najib absent from Sosma vote yesterday Newday: Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the only party that appears to have violated the rules is Umno. You have disrespected the Dewan Rakyat by failing to turn up to vote. Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa was disqualified because he was late, but you did not even turn up. The opposition has always had the Security Offences (Special Measu… Continue reading “YOURSAY | Umno using Sosma as an excuse for early GE”

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today. __Key Highlights __ Govt bill defeated, MOU on the rocks Census hints at tough future for M’sians Rafizi sets sights on Najib __Govt bill defeated, MOU on the rocks __The opposition [defeated a government bill](https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/615593) after successfully disqualifying tardy government MPs from a bloc vote. The bill, which sought to extend the 28-day detention without trial clause for the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma), was defeated by a two-vote margin. Detention without trial under Sosma must be renewed ever… Continue reading “Govt bill defeated, MOU on the rocks”