Archive - 9 November 2020

BPR aid to open for new registrations by January

BPR aid to open for new registrations by January

New BPR reintroduces singles category starting at 21 years old, compared to 40 in BSH.

Don't extend EMCO in Mutiara Kasih Apartment, Taman Khazanah Indah - residents

Don't extend EMCO in Mutiara Kasih Apartment, Taman Khazanah Indah - residents

COVID-19 | Residents fear they would lose jobs and income as they cannot go to work under EMCO.

COMMENT | DAP back at it again, stirring up Chinese emotions

COMMENT | DAP back at it again, stirring up Chinese emotions

Guan Eng has reverted to harping on Chinese, Indian dissatisfaction by playing on racial sentiments over budget.

Pahang rep apologises after accused of breaking CMCO rules

Pahang rep apologises after accused of breaking CMCO rules

This comes after Young Syefura posted a photo online showing her at a beach picnic in S'gor with four others.

Experts' views on Pfizer, BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

Experts' views on Pfizer, BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

COVID-19 | Experts around the world comment on the news of Pfizer, BioNTech 90 percent effective vaccine.

Pfizer, BioNTech say their Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90 pct effective

Pfizer, BioNTech say their Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90 pct effective

COVID-19 | They say so far no serious safety concerns found, expect to seek US emergency use authorisation.

254 domestic violence cases in S'gor up to September

254 domestic violence cases in S'gor up to September

Of the total, 224 cases involved women while the rest were male victims.

Amendment bill to protect S'gor water resources passed

Amendment bill to protect S'gor water resources passed

Luas (Amendment) 2020 Bill ensures appropriate efforts and actions can be taken to curb river pollution.

EPF fine-tuning Account 1 withdrawal facility

EPF fine-tuning Account 1 withdrawal facility

'All views and feedback from various stakeholders are being carefully considered.'

Kelantan approves salary hike for reps

Kelantan approves salary hike for reps

State assembly unanimously approves bill that allows for pay increase of Kelantan assemblypersons.

K'tan introduces green wristband for officials, VIPs from red zones

K'tan introduces green wristband for officials, VIPs from red zones

COVID-19 | It will be worn by them when they come to the state for official duties.

Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

COVID-19 | The following is what we know about the race to deliver vaccines to help end the pandemic.

Noor Hisham: No reduction of health expenditure in Budget 2021

Noor Hisham: No reduction of health expenditure in Budget 2021

'There is actually an increase of 4.3 pct from RM30.6b to RM31.94b.'

How and when will Trump leave office?

How and when will Trump leave office?

He has to, once the newly seated Congress accepts the results from the Electoral College, on Jan 6, or else...

SOPs on wedding registrations, childcare centres soon - Ismail

SOPs on wedding registrations, childcare centres soon - Ismail

COVID-19 | NSC to hear religious affairs minister's presentation on wedding registration SOP tomorrow.

Pandikar Amin, 6 others file petitions over Sabah polls

Pandikar Amin, 6 others file petitions over Sabah polls

Ex-Parliament speaker and others are challenging results declared in six of the state seats.

CMCO needed to preserve green zones, says Health DG

CMCO needed to preserve green zones, says Health DG

UPDATED 8.05PM | COVID-19 | Noor Hisham says no use in waiting for the areas to turn red first to take action.

Ismail: More states need CMCO to prevent what happened in S'gor, N9

Ismail: More states need CMCO to prevent what happened in S'gor, N9

The defence minister also announces that the EMCO in five localities has been extended.

KLSCAH president among 4 charged with releasing waste into river

KLSCAH president among 4 charged with releasing waste into river

They also face a separate charge of allegedly allowing undocumented migrants in company's premises.

Covid-19 (Nov 9): 972 new cases, surge in Negeri Sembilan

Covid-19 (Nov 9): 972 new cases, surge in Negeri Sembilan

UPDATED 7.15PM | COVID-19 | Negeri Sembilan accounts for 26 percent of new cases reported today.

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PN govt using Agong's advice to gain blank cheque for Budget 2021 - Pejuang MPs

PN govt using Agong's advice to gain blank cheque for Budget 2021 - Pejuang MPs

'We view the budget tabled as not in line with spirit of King's decree that places public interests above politics.'

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Christian group does not accept Zawawi's 'apology'

Christian group does not accept Zawawi's 'apology'

PAS MP's 'classic non-apology' compounded his original offensive claims, says CFM.

Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021

Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021

It is included in the Education Ministry’s allocation and the breakdown will be announced soon, says M Saravanan.
TV3 apologises for calling Kamala Harris daughter of 'illegal immigrant from India'

TV3 apologises for calling Kamala Harris daughter of 'illegal immigrant from India'

Senator S Vell Paari points out that Harris' late mother was a biomedical scientist who had settled in the US.
Budget 2021: Dr M says expectation of economic recovery is too optimistic

Budget 2021: Dr M says expectation of economic recovery is too optimistic

Former PM says govt's debt expected to be RM1.3 trillion after the borrowing to implement the budget.

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Dr M suggests 10pct salary cut for high-earners, distribute to those in need

Dr M suggests 10pct salary cut for high-earners, distribute to those in need

He also suggests similar cuts for ministers and lawmakers.

Selangor govt allocates RM400m to tackle Covid-19 pandemic - exco

Selangor govt allocates RM400m to tackle Covid-19 pandemic - exco

Money to be used for screenings, face masks, SOP enforcement and others.

Petronas to pay additional RM10b dividend by end-Nov

Petronas to pay additional RM10b dividend by end-Nov

Petronas says it remained resolute in its efforts to preserve cash and strengthen its financial resilience.
Adopt open data on Covid-19 to gain public's trust, Anwar tells govt

Adopt open data on Covid-19 to gain public's trust, Anwar tells govt

PARLIAMENT | 'For example, there are seven cases in Selangor... we want to know where and its veracity.'

Seven more called for questioning over article on king's role

Seven more called for questioning over article on king's role

UPDATED 11.59PM | They include Umany central committee members and head of UM student union.

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Suit filed over Sept 23 termination letter for KVDT2 contract

Suit filed over Sept 23 termination letter for KVDT2 contract

Dhaya Maju LTAT seeks to invalidate alleged termination of contract.

Anwar says Budget 2021 may not receive full support unless amended

Anwar says Budget 2021 may not receive full support unless amended

UPDATED 2.25PM | 'There is not yet a guarantee the budget in its current form... will be easily passed.'

LETTER | Reduce overcrowding in prison to curb Covid-19

LETTER | Reduce overcrowding in prison to curb Covid-19

The prisons and detention centres remain a breeding ground for the transmission of Covid-19.

Rebelling MPs may force Muhyiddin to tweak Jasa allocation to secure Budget 2021

Rebelling MPs may force Muhyiddin to tweak Jasa allocation to secure Budget 2021

'If it is disseminating information, we have the Communications Ministry' - Umno MP.

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Biden to launch Covid-19 task force, Trump plans rallies to protest election

Biden to launch Covid-19 task force, Trump plans rallies to protest election

Trump also announces teams to pursue recounts in several states.
Travellers must produce police letter or turn back - Kelantan police chief

Travellers must produce police letter or turn back - Kelantan police chief

'Do not try to make fake excuses for interstate travel' - Shafien.

LETTER | Budget 2021 is PSM's bonus

LETTER | Budget 2021 is PSM's bonus

Whether PSM will rise to be the White Knight in these deeply troubling times is yet to be seen.

COMMENT | Heaven, hell and religious politics

COMMENT | Heaven, hell and religious politics

Despite the advancement of science and knowledge, the lure of religion continues.
Can Trump pardon himself and family members?

Can Trump pardon himself and family members?

Trump claimed he has the 'absolute right' to pardon himself.

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 9)

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 9)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Jasa is political, no need to be apologetic, ex-Jasa head tells Saifuddin

Jasa is political, no need to be apologetic, ex-Jasa head tells Saifuddin

However, Puad Zarkashi thinks RM85.5m for a mouthpiece during a pandemic was 'insensitive'.

The US presidential election explained in 10 numbers

The US presidential election explained in 10 numbers

The numbers, derived from voting figures, explain a historic US election held in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and global economic recession.

Some Covid-19 patients infectious far longer than others, researchers warn

Some Covid-19 patients infectious far longer than others, researchers warn

Scientists report a case involving an immunocompromised patient who was infectious for at least 70 days.

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Trump will lose special Twitter protections in January

Trump will lose special Twitter protections in January

This will take effect when president-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan 20, the social media company confirms.

Najib’s RM2.28b 1MDB trial put off yet again due to CMCO

Najib’s RM2.28b 1MDB trial put off yet again due to CMCO

The High Court has fixed Dec 14 to 17 for the resumption of the trial.

'Excise duty on e-cigarettes won't work if unlicensed sellers continue to thrive'

'Excise duty on e-cigarettes won't work if unlicensed sellers continue to thrive'

MCTC says the cost to implement excise duty may exceed revenue collected.
'Plaster over invitation date' - CMCO throws wedding plans into disarray

'Plaster over invitation date' - CMCO throws wedding plans into disarray

COVID-19 | Wedding planners and caterers also have to take a hit in light of the Covid-19 measure.

Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike

Global coronavirus cases exceed 50 million after 30-day spike

The United States becomes the first country to report more than 100,000 daily cases.
Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change

Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change

Anti-government protesters demand that the prime minister steps down, Parliament be dissolved…

In Cairo, French minister affirms respect for Islam in dispute over cartoons

In Cairo, French minister affirms respect for Islam in dispute over cartoons

Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian's claimed French President Emmanuel Macron's statement had been distorted.

YOURSAY | Don't forget, it was Dr M who destroyed the 'unity govt'

YOURSAY | Don't forget, it was Dr M who destroyed the 'unity govt'

'There was already a unity government. It was called Harapan…'

Trump does not plan to concede any time soon, aides and allies indicate

Trump does not plan to concede any time soon, aides and allies indicate

People have been trying to convince Trump to concede gracefully.

YOURSAY | Pay hike for K'tan reps while others tighten their belts

YOURSAY | Pay hike for K'tan reps while others tighten their belts

'It struggles to pay civil servants salaries, yet want to increase allowances for state reps?'

COMMENT | Does PN need RM85.5m to demonise the DAP?

COMMENT | Does PN need RM85.5m to demonise the DAP?

Will Jasa's budget allocation be used to spread govt messages or as a slush fund for illegitimate affairs?

PN met with budget pushback and other news you may have missed

PN met with budget pushback and other news you may have missed

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