Archive - 6 November 2020

Association president welcomes stamp duties exemption to help M'sians buy a house.

Public transport system development projects will catalyse the economy, says Wee Ka Siong.

Larger development expenditure of RM68.2 billion is good, given the need to revitalise economy.

BUDGET 2021 | What are the major takeaways from a budget intended to jumpstart the economy while battling a pandemic?

Her motorbike was stolen at Batu Caves recently.

Top floor of three-storey building has been transformed into madrasa, an Islamic religious school.

Trump says the election is being stolen but there has been no evidence of fraud.

Grassroots activists say budget incentives are not properly tailored for groups that are hardest hit.

UPDATED 10.18PM | BUDGET 2021 | Khoo Poay Tiong demands that the MCA president provide an explanation.

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham provides further explanation on the factors considered before recommending a conditional movement control order.

BUDGET 2021 | Covid-19 has devastated the economy resulting in much lower government revenue.

BUDGET 2021 | Many hope this budget can bear witness to our unity for the sake of the people, says finance minister.

Unemployed OKU to get RM300 a month, senior citizens to get RM500.

M Kula Segaran calls on authorities to take action if company found guilty of racism.

UPDATED 10.00PM | BUDGET 2021 |The allocation is 185 pct increase compared to Budget 2018.

'The govt always ensures welfare of military personnel is not neglected,' says Zafrul.

UPDATED 7.55PM | Most cases recorded in Sabah with Penang in second place.

BUDGET 2021 | Pensioners and army veterans without pensions will, meanwhile, receive RM300 in special aid.

Winning Georgia's 16 electoral votes would put the ex-veep on cusp of the 270 needed to secure presidency.

BUDGET 2021 | The financing will be channelled through Tekun Nasional, Mara and AgroBank.

10 pct tax on e-cigs from next year to sustain govt income.

The same travel pass will also be made available to disabled persons.

Party head Shafie Apdal will announce its pick a day before nomination.

BUDGET 2021 | Subsidies will benefit more than 300k paddy farmers and 40k fisherfolk, says finance minister Tengku Zafrul.

BUDGET 2021 | GLCs and GLICs will also sponsor laptops for students to assist in their e-learning.

BUDGET 2021 | Development includes RM1.3b to implement rural road projects and RM632m for water supply.

UPDATED 7.45PM | EPF Account 1 withdrawals, personal income tax reduction, and more.

It is also for new recipients of the rebranded BSH and micro-entrepreneurs.

Last year, Trump mocked the teen climate activist after she was named Time's Person of the Year.

Tax collection estimated at 67.4 pct of total revenue lower than past 5-year average of 75.8 pct.

BUDGET 2021 | The total aid will cost RM6.5 billion covering 8.1 million people.

The debt increased to 85.5 percent of GDP due to higher fiscal deficit to fund Covid-19 stimulus measures.

It is expected to increase by 31.5 pct from original estimate to finance the Covid-19 stimulus measures.

Wouldn't you want your very own piece of a haven in Genting Highlands?

UPDATED 9.35PM | Employee EPF contributions also reduced to 9 pct.

UPDATED 7.30PM | PARLIAMENT | This follows application from Anwar that was supported by MPs across the divide.

UPDATED 7.15PM | BUDGET 2021 | Income tax rate for those in bracket drops to 13 percent.

Amid the pandemic, Malaysia continues to face other national security concerns that persist.

Trump's campaign requested a stop to ballot counting if no Republican observers present.

PARLIAMENT | Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is tabling the Perikatan Nasional government's first budget.

The 2020 election saw record voter turnout despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

INFOGRAPHICS | Malaysiakini looks at how Putrajaya juggles between a tight revenue and the need to spend more.

UKM academic Anis Yusal Yusoff collaborates with ex-CIMB Group chairperson Nazir Razak on the joint research project.

The latter had asked if the EC is prepared to hold the polls during the pandemic.

Privileges provided to ex-PM despite being found guilty of abuse of power, CBT and money laundering.

Incident came to light after cops detained the victim for attempting to travel out of CMCO area without a permit.

This is to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection, says Ukas head.

It will provide better road access to 14 villages in Pos Betau and Pos Lenjang, Lipis.

Govt needs to examine details of proposal before making decision, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

DPP says all witnesses statements have been filed, however, trial postponed due to CMCO.

With COVID-19 affecting communities across our nation, some need more help than others. These are people who might otherwise fall through the cracks and be overlooked and forgotten.

Residents only have to pay RM60 per test.

Most of the land plots were initially used for agriculture, but after some time stores and houses were built, the MB tells the State Assembly.

This proposal from the Pulai Umno Youth arises from discussions on Twitter with four civil society organisations and 30 individuals.

'Unfathomable as to why authorities deem fit to detain hundreds of them, most of whom are without guardians.'

'If you count the legal votes I easily win,' says Trump.

Extra incentives should also be given to frontliners, says PKPIM.

The month-long initiative – a MDEC capstone event – will showcase Malaysia’s trailblazing efforts to expand its digital economy and first-mover role for this region

No evidence provided by Trump or supporters on voting irregularities.

With the withdrawal of the Poisons Bill for the third time, doctors need not be transparent with their fees.

Political leaders must not be like gamblers and act as if they have no tomorrow.

COVID-19 | The coronavirus cases in the US have risen by more than 100,000 a day in the last three out of seven days.

Manickam says affected villagers need to use more water this month to clean their houses.

These are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

We can all probably agree that 2020 has really been something else! When we rang in the new year, we definitely weren't expecting to spend most of it isolated at home.

The prime minister's party increased its majority to 65 seats from 64 in the 120-seat Parliament.

We, the rakyat, have to deal with the effects of our leaders' actions and minimise the damage done...

They use race and religion to attack me, says a Muslim contestant at the general election on Sunday.

'It was Harapan's mistake not to give equal allocation to all MPs.’'

UPDATED 12.50PM | The deceased was a disgruntled former factory manager at the company.

Most are willing to wait for all votes to be counted before deciding who won, the Nov 4-5 survey shows.

'These are unprecedented times and we need unprecedented and strong-willed measures.'

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

Offering no evidence, Trump lambasted election workers and alleged fraud.