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News Wrap-up: Mat Sabu says the govt transition is like moving into a new house...

Aug 03, 2018

Mat Sabu: Govt transition is like moving into and fixing a run-down house

The Defence Minister has slammed those criticising the Pakatan govt's performance, saying it's unfair to judge a govt that's just 3 months old.

"Kita pindah rumah baru dok susun. Almari letak di sini. Peti ais nak susun di mana . Kerusi letak di sini. Macam nak susun perabut. Carpet nak letak di mana. Pisau nak selit di mana. Kita baru pindah rumah. Dapat pulak rumah yang busuk. Bayangkan kita nak betulkan ini dalam masa 3 bulan, bukan senang. Negara seperti inilah yang kita ambil. Dan kita terpaksa bekerja kuat untuk betulkan keadaan ini, di semua kementerian. 61 tahun mereka memerintah"

Mohamad Sabu was on the campaign trail in Sungai Kandis, ahead of tomorrow's by-election. 
 

Splash deal to be confirmed soon

The Selangor govt will finalise the state's water restructuring exerise by today.

The state MB also dismissed former PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak's claims that it would cost 2.7 billion ringgit to take over water company, Splash.

Amiruddin Shari said the price would be much lower than the alleged 2.7 billion, because there was a transparent and honest negotiation. 

Ganja cookies sicken hospital staff

2 staff members at Johor's Sultanah Aminah Hospital fainted after allegedly consuming cookies laced with marijuana, which they found in the office pantry.

Image: Totally innocent non-ganja cookies. Credit: Reuters

Johor police told Malay Mail they've seized 2 jars of cookies, and also found ingredients to make them.

Swiss police want dogs to have shoes

Police in the Swiss city of Zurich are urging dog owners to buy shoes for their pets, to protect their paws in the high temperatures. 

Absolutely adorable image credit: Buzzfeed

They've launched the Hot Dog Campaign as temperatures in the city rose to 30 degrees celcius, which can feel like 55 degrees on the ground.