Archive - 8 November 2020

Helicopter collision survivors to be called in to facilitate investigation

Helicopter collision survivors to be called in to facilitate investigation

Air Accident Investigation Bureau says the two light helicopters did not have a black box.

Ministry: Jasa not politically-motivated

Ministry: Jasa not politically-motivated

Jasa will comprise members who have no political motive, says Communications and Multimedia Ministry.
Petition calls to abort plan to revive Jasa or see Budget 2021 canned

Petition calls to abort plan to revive Jasa or see Budget 2021 canned

More than 13,000 have signed the online petition which is targeting 15,000 supporters.

For B40 community, closed schools are not as simple as it seems

For B40 community, closed schools are not as simple as it seems

Maszlee Malik points out that some 600,000 schoolchildren rely on RMT which provides free food to those from poor families.
Teratai cluster involves Top Glove factory workers

Teratai cluster involves Top Glove factory workers

COVID-19 | Information reveals most of the workers found positive are from the workers' hostels along Jalan Teratai in Meru.

LETTER | Budget allocation - Indians feel cheated again

LETTER | Budget allocation - Indians feel cheated again

Budget 2021 should have treated all communities equally with a fair distribution of the nation's wealth.
Covid-19 (Nov 8): 852 new cases, ending five-day streak of above 1,000 cases

Covid-19 (Nov 8): 852 new cases, ending five-day streak of above 1,000 cases

COVID-19 | There were also four reported deaths, one more than yesterday.

COMMENT | Lessons for Malaysia from US 2020 election

COMMENT | Lessons for Malaysia from US 2020 election

The US election is a reminder that even when there are crisis and despair, there is a possibility for renewal.
Azmin optimistic of Malaysia-US trade relations following Biden's victory

Azmin optimistic of Malaysia-US trade relations following Biden's victory

'Malaysia looks forward to America's leadership in confronting the ravaging impact of Covid-19.'

RM40m for TAR UC: No black-and-white? No problem, says Wee

RM40m for TAR UC: No black-and-white? No problem, says Wee

MCA president claims allocation for the education institution was also not in Harapan's national budget.

Recording cops in action is not a crime - Bar president

Recording cops in action is not a crime - Bar president

Salim Bashir says this in response to the arrest of student activist Wong Yan Kee.

MP SPEAKS | RM500m for Forest Scheme must not touch forest reserves

MP SPEAKS | RM500m for Forest Scheme must not touch forest reserves

'There were no safeguards against conversion of well-stocked forests into monoculture timber plantations.'

Myanmar's Suu Kyi favoured to win as election gets underway

Myanmar's Suu Kyi favoured to win as election gets underway

However, her win will likely be narrower than before due to claims of genocide by govt.

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 8)

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 8)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Transport Ministry investigating air crash, to issue full report on findings

Transport Ministry investigating air crash, to issue full report on findings

The ministry's investigation bureau is required to prepare a report in 30 days after the incident.

Malacca allows Friday, congregational prayers during CMCO

Malacca allows Friday, congregational prayers during CMCO

Attendance will be according to mosque capacity with physical distancing in place and subject to SOP.

LETTER | Missing line in health budget causes undue anxiety

LETTER | Missing line in health budget causes undue anxiety

Budget item reclassification was the culprit for the confusion.

Malacca postpones budget sitting, opposition reps livid

Malacca postpones budget sitting, opposition reps livid

UPDATED 5.05PM | Ginie Lim disagrees with new Dec 8 session due to CMCO, wants Malacca to emulate S'gor.

Jasa for propaganda? That era is over - Wan Saiful

Jasa for propaganda? That era is over - Wan Saiful

He says Jasa's role has changed with the times, funds needed to keep up with social media and technology.

LETTER | No MCO, the rakyat and nation are hemorrhaging

LETTER | No MCO, the rakyat and nation are hemorrhaging

'Scientific rationales debunk the need for further continuation of the CMCO.'

Student activist Wong Yan Ke released under police bail

Student activist Wong Yan Ke released under police bail

UPDATED 3.20PM | He says he is exhausted after 15-hour detention period.

Two dead, two injured in Selangor helicopter collision

Two dead, two injured in Selangor helicopter collision

UPDATED 2.30PM | Fire and Rescue Department says the incident happened just before noon.

Bus tickets to Kelantan selling fast after CMCO announced

Bus tickets to Kelantan selling fast after CMCO announced

Buses arriving in Kelantan from Perak, Johor, and Penang are full.

School's out for this year, but classes on

School's out for this year, but classes on

UPDATED 12.40PM | This includes states not affected by CMCO, SPM postponed to Feb 22 and schools will reopen Jan 20.

Biden calls for healing in appeal to Trump voters

Biden calls for healing in appeal to Trump voters

US president-elect pledges to unify the country after the people delivered him a 'clear, convincing victory'.

US allies greet Biden as next president despite Trump refusal to concede

US allies greet Biden as next president despite Trump refusal to concede

Germany, Canada and France among first to recognise Democrat's victory.

Celebrations erupt in major US cities after Biden election win

Celebrations erupt in major US cities after Biden election win

Rallies by Trump supporters more muted in size compared with festive crowds that turned out for Biden.

2020-11-08

2020-11-08

Don: How will PN ensure politician-helmed GLCs deliver budget initiatives?

Don: How will PN ensure politician-helmed GLCs deliver budget initiatives?

BUDGET 2021 | Terence Gomez wants more accountability given GLCs' major role in govt’s 2021 economic plans.

With Biden at the helm, Muhyiddin hopes for better US ties

With Biden at the helm, Muhyiddin hopes for better US ties

PM congratulates Democratic candidate for winning US presidential race.

Umno man thinks Muhyiddin should quit rather than engage Harapan

Umno man thinks Muhyiddin should quit rather than engage Harapan

Razlan Rafii alleges Harapan showed ineptitude handling economy and PM should know better.

More CMCO states: Kit Siang wants a rethink

More CMCO states: Kit Siang wants a rethink

COVID-19 | DAP veteran says there should be a balance between saving lives and saving livelihoods.

Ex-Covid-19 patients share experience on Facebook to address stigma

Ex-Covid-19 patients share experience on Facebook to address stigma

COVID-19 | They aim to raise awareness that former sufferers are not a threat to society, should not be 'feared'.

YOURSAY | In fight against Covid-19 menace, PN must lead by example

YOURSAY | In fight against Covid-19 menace, PN must lead by example

'I think Muhyiddin wants his popularity back to May-June levels.'

In Trump Country, disappointment, anger mingle with hope for Biden to unite

In Trump Country, disappointment, anger mingle with hope for Biden to unite

Red Pennsylvania tipped presidential race in Biden's favour, some Trump supporters willing to give him a chance.

CMCO expanded to most of the country and other news you may have missed

CMCO expanded to most of the country and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Kamala Harris breaks barriers as next US veep

Kamala Harris breaks barriers as next US veep

Biden's running mate is first woman, black American and Asian American to win second-highest US office.

Biden wins presidential race in a deeply divided US

Biden wins presidential race in a deeply divided US

UPDATED 7.30AM | Trump says it's 'far from over' as he accuses Biden of 'rushing to falsely pose as the winner.'