Archive - 3 November 2020

Despite disagreements, Maszlee says he still respects Dr M

Despite disagreements, Maszlee says he still respects Dr M

The Simpang Renggam MP hopes there will be no ill will between him and Mahathir.
Suke contractors fined RM180,000 for failing to ensure site safety

Suke contractors fined RM180,000 for failing to ensure site safety

The investigation found that the subcontractor also did not follow the proper work procedures, says CIDB.
Student group republishes statement on king’s role, decries ‘media distortion’

Student group republishes statement on king’s role, decries ‘media distortion’

Umany also threatens legal action if disciplinary action is taken against the group.
5,589 unlicensed factories found operating in Selangor

5,589 unlicensed factories found operating in Selangor

A total of 869 of them are located near rivers, says Ng Sze Han.
Perak Immigration Dept rescues six Indonesian forced labourers

Perak Immigration Dept rescues six Indonesian forced labourers

They have been victims of exploitations for about 10 years.

LETTER | Household debt cancellation for post-pandemic Malaysia?

LETTER | Household debt cancellation for post-pandemic Malaysia?

It can be the most straightforward means to ensure the wellbeing of the people in the long run.
Malaysia strongly condemns Vienna attacks

Malaysia strongly condemns Vienna attacks

The Foreign Affairs Ministry extends Malaysia’s condolences to the families of those killed in the attack.
Allocation for opposition MPs will ‘kill’ BN – Tajuddin

Allocation for opposition MPs will ‘kill’ BN – Tajuddin

He says that when Harapan was the ruling govt, they didn't have any such allocation either.

Seridana cluster involves auxiliary police at PMO

Seridana cluster involves auxiliary police at PMO

UPDATED 7.43PM | One of them was supposed to carry out a special task at the Parliament, says Health DG.

Food shortages should not happen in locked down areas - Ismail Sabri

Food shortages should not happen in locked down areas - Ismail Sabri

Defence minister says the food supply to these areas is the responsibility of the government.

Anxious Americans brace for Election Day with faces masked, stores boarded up

Anxious Americans brace for Election Day with faces masked, stores boarded up

The American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights groups say they were watching closely for signs of voter intimidation.
Police cripple loan shark syndicate in Johor, arrest seven

Police cripple loan shark syndicate in Johor, arrest seven

Cops say cash, false car registration plates, drums of paint and loan books were among the items seized.

Covid-19 (Nov 3): 1,054 new cases, 12 deaths - highest on record

Covid-19 (Nov 3): 1,054 new cases, 12 deaths - highest on record

UPDATED 7.12PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry says all the 12 deaths were reported in Sabah.

Twitter, Facebook flag Trump posts on US election eve

Twitter, Facebook flag Trump posts on US election eve

He claims a US Supreme Court decision on mail-in voting in Pennsylvania would lead to 'rampant' fraud and was 'very dangerous'.
Voter registration for 18-year-olds latest by July 2021 - Takiyuddin

Voter registration for 18-year-olds latest by July 2021 - Takiyuddin

Minister says the EC is currently working with the NRD towards implementing it.

Seremban district to be placed under CMCO

Seremban district to be placed under CMCO

COVID-19 | The CMCO will be in effect from Nov 5 to Nov 18.

‘Our Miracle’: Girl rescued four days after Turkey's deadly quake

‘Our Miracle’: Girl rescued four days after Turkey's deadly quake

Rescuers heard Ayda Gezgin's screams from under the rubble and managed to pull her out.
Motion against Macron’s statement debated in Parliament special chamber

Motion against Macron’s statement debated in Parliament special chamber

The motion involves the public interest and needs to be expedited, says Pokok Sena MP.
COMMENT | The king and us

COMMENT | The king and us

COMMENT | Some argue that the king has no role and must abide by what the government of the day wants.

Austrian minister says 'Islamist terrorist' in Vienna attack, death toll rises to five

Austrian minister says 'Islamist terrorist' in Vienna attack, death toll rises to five

Gunmen attacked six locations in Vienna Monday evening including bars and city's main synagogue.

Covid-19 may deepen inter-state economic polarisation - study

Covid-19 may deepen inter-state economic polarisation - study

KRI says pandemic threatens to automate more semi-skilled jobs, widening gulf between developed and less developed states.

'Not a single person should go hungry' - Maszlee launches food aid for constituents

'Not a single person should go hungry' - Maszlee launches food aid for constituents

Simpang Renggam folk who require aid can submit their applications online.

Police smash Macau scam syndicate, 22 arrested

Police smash Macau scam syndicate, 22 arrested

The syndicate has been preying on locals and responsible for 76 cases involving RM11 million.

CMCO: Three fined RM700 each for travelling in one car

CMCO: Three fined RM700 each for travelling in one car

The three foreign nationals plead guilty to the charge.

Putrajaya appoints three new EAIC members

Putrajaya appoints three new EAIC members

An earlier batch of EAIC commissioners was appointed in June.

Bank Negara maintains OPR at 1.75 pct

Bank Negara maintains OPR at 1.75 pct

The central bank also says that latest indicators point to significant improvement in economic activity in Q3.

Nov 26 for Clare's appeal against decision allowing T'ganu sultanah not to testify

Nov 26 for Clare's appeal against decision allowing T'ganu sultanah not to testify

Rewcastle-Brown's lawyer says his client wants the defamation lawsuit to be decided through a full trial.

Nov 11 for 3rd party claims in forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

Nov 11 for 3rd party claims in forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

If no third party were to appear on that day, court will proceed with the case by setting a trial date, says Najib's lawyer.

Lokman Adam freed on police bail

Lokman Adam freed on police bail

He allegedly issued a seditious statement on Facebook against Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin

EMCO lifted for some prisons, but visitations still not allowed

EMCO lifted for some prisons, but visitations still not allowed

COVID-19 | The NSC decided to lift the EMCO in several prisons and detention centres yesterday.

Batu Sapi polls - Loretto appreciates Umno's suggestion to give way to Warisan

Batu Sapi polls - Loretto appreciates Umno's suggestion to give way to Warisan

What is important now is to look after the welfare of the people affected by the pandemic, he notes.

After tumultuous campaign, an uneasy American electorate heads to the polls

After tumultuous campaign, an uneasy American electorate heads to the polls

More than 98 million early votes had already been cast in person or by mail as of Monday night, says an election monitoring group.

Speaker appoints 12 new PAC members

Speaker appoints 12 new PAC members

This is almost three months after the appointment of its chairperson and deputy.

Special council on MA63 to convene first meeting this month - Ongkili

Special council on MA63 to convene first meeting this month - Ongkili

The meeting will decide on matters that are important and need to be quickly resolved, he says.

Pasir Puteh MP apologises over 'distorted' Bible remarks

Pasir Puteh MP apologises over 'distorted' Bible remarks

PARLIAMENT | 'It was not my intention... I wanted to defend the original Bible revealed to Prophet Isa, without any changes.'

UPDATED 8.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 3)

UPDATED 8.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 3)

Below are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.
In final pre-election push, Biden and Trump gird for possible court battle

In final pre-election push, Biden and Trump gird for possible court battle

Trump, who is trailing in national opinion polls, has continued to lob unfounded attacks on mail-in ballots.
Electoral reform committee backs law covering elections in pandemic era

Electoral reform committee backs law covering elections in pandemic era

Current provisions do not allow for postponement of elections, says ERC chair.
Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sg Gong

Two company directors charged with releasing hazardous materials into Sg Gong

The men plead not guilty to the charges in Selayang Sessions Court.

Youth groups call for postal voting access to all before next elections

Youth groups call for postal voting access to all before next elections

Led by Ypolitics, the groups want EC to be given a bigger budget to carry out changes.

Dewan Rakyat sittings to end at 1pm this week

Dewan Rakyat sittings to end at 1pm this week

UPDATED 12.25PM | PARLIAMENT | The motion was passed by voice vote this morning.

Analysts back unity budget if all parties can contribute

Analysts back unity budget if all parties can contribute

Politicians, however, must accept that not all proposals can be included in Budget 2021 due to constraints, says analyst Azmi Hassan.

Red mirage, blue mirage - Beware of early US election wins

Red mirage, blue mirage - Beware of early US election wins

Early vote counts in battleground states can be particularly misleading this election.
Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 22, in second deadly attack in just over a week

Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 22, in second deadly attack in just over a week

This is the second attack on an educational institution in the capital in just over a week.
PayPal beats profit estimates as pandemic boosts online shopping

PayPal beats profit estimates as pandemic boosts online shopping

However, the e-commerce payments processor forecast current-quarter profit below expectations, sending its shares down more than 6pct.

LETTER | Cashless society: Is it possible for everyone?

LETTER | Cashless society: Is it possible for everyone?

The unbanked and poor, however, can face significant challenges with digital payment.

Sabah Fire and Rescue officer succumbs to Covid-19

Sabah Fire and Rescue officer succumbs to Covid-19

COVID-19 | Report says operations director Alias Abu tested positive on Oct 16 and died yesterday morning.

Extend moratorium on loans for those really in need, says academician

Extend moratorium on loans for those really in need, says academician

Ahmed Razman calls on the govt to consider this in Budget 2021, to lighten the financial burden of those affected by Covid-19.

COMMENT | Dewan Rakyat – shaken, not stirred

COMMENT | Dewan Rakyat – shaken, not stirred

Will a bipartisan confidence-and-supply agreement be the answer to Budget 2021?
DAP Youth blasts Bersatu counterpart for tying emergency to Batu Sapi

DAP Youth blasts Bersatu counterpart for tying emergency to Batu Sapi

Bersatu call smacks of desperation to call emergency says Chiong.
'You are no longer my mother': How the election is dividing American families

'You are no longer my mother': How the election is dividing American families

'Because you are voting for Trump,' lifelong Democrat Mayra Gomez's son tells her.

YOURSAY | Agong’s Budget advice is for all leaders, not just opposition

YOURSAY | Agong’s Budget advice is for all leaders, not just opposition

'Thus, the opposition’s request to discuss the Budget prior to its tabling is fair and appropriate.’
COMMENT | Dr M's crass remarks not helping multi-religious M'sia

COMMENT | Dr M's crass remarks not helping multi-religious M'sia

'Words of comfort after a massacre matter more than words that add fuel to the fire.'

YOURSAY | Budget 2021 – will govt cut our super-sized cabinet?

YOURSAY | Budget 2021 – will govt cut our super-sized cabinet?

‘Most corporate organisations apply ‘cost rationalisation’ in difficult times.’
COMMENT | The case for Azmin Ali

COMMENT | The case for Azmin Ali

'I am taking up the impossible task in this article to make a case for the man no one likes.'

Several killed as 'armed and dangerous' Vienna terror attackers strike

Several killed as 'armed and dangerous' Vienna terror attackers strike

UPDATED | 8.55AM | Another 15 are seriously injured in exchanges of gunfire in the Austrian capital.

Bersatu to discuss contesting in Batu Sapi by-election this week

Bersatu to discuss contesting in Batu Sapi by-election this week

Most political parties from across the divide have opted out of the polls due to Covid-19.

Parliament sitting cut short due to Covid-19 and other news you may have missed

Parliament sitting cut short due to Covid-19 and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.