Archive - 10 November 2020

KL to be 'free trading' area from Nov 15 - minister

KL to be 'free trading' area from Nov 15 - minister

Annuar Musa says city folks keen to be small traders can apply for temporary permit free of charge.

Dr M offers pension cut to help those who lost income

Dr M offers pension cut to help those who lost income

The money, however, must be used to help those who have completely lost their income source, he says.

Hindus in Penang can hold temple prayers from 5am-10pm on Deepavali

Hindus in Penang can hold temple prayers from 5am-10pm on Deepavali

Dining events and large gatherings not allowed and devotees should disperse once prayers are over.

RCEP is almost concluded, to be signed by end of Asean summit - Azmin

RCEP is almost concluded, to be signed by end of Asean summit - Azmin

India, however, will not be joining the FTA.

Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

Palestinian negotiator Erekat dies after contracting Covid-19

He died following multiple organ failure after being hospitalised for three weeks in Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Centre.
Father charged with 41 counts of incest, unnatural sex against teen daughter

Father charged with 41 counts of incest, unnatural sex against teen daughter

The man pleads not guilty to the charges.

Young Syefura cooperates with police investigation, hopes for 'fair treatment'

Young Syefura cooperates with police investigation, hopes for 'fair treatment'

Selangor police are now investigating Young Syefura for allegedly breaching CMCO restrictions.

COMMENT | Choose a transparent middle path over CMCO

COMMENT | Choose a transparent middle path over CMCO

Also, govt officials and politicians have a responsibility to lead by example and always abide by the recommended guidelines.
Brazil suspends China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine trial

Brazil suspends China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine trial

COVID-19 | The country’s health regulator issues the order, citing a severe adverse event.

BioNTech to price vaccine below market rates, differentiate between regions

BioNTech to price vaccine below market rates, differentiate between regions

The price will reflect the financial risks that its private-sector investors have incurred, says the firm's strategy head.

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine: MOH to wait for clinical trial data

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine: MOH to wait for clinical trial data

There is also the challenge of storing the vaccine, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

LETTER | Please, be consistent with the Covid-19 guidelines

LETTER | Please, be consistent with the Covid-19 guidelines

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri's explanation on the guidelines issued by the National Security Council are very confusing.

Sabah state assembly to convene on Nov 12, Nov 16

Sabah state assembly to convene on Nov 12, Nov 16

It will adopt the stipulated SOP to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Odour pollution: S'gor govt smells a rat, to lodge police report

Odour pollution: S'gor govt smells a rat, to lodge police report

SELANGOR DUN | Exco suspects sabotage after TON reading at zero between 2am and 7am.

Families not allowed to circumvent 'two per household’ rule in multiple vehicles

Families not allowed to circumvent 'two per household’ rule in multiple vehicles

This is even if they abide by the 'two per vehicle' rule.

Covid-19 (Nov 10): 892 new cases, death toll reaches 300

Covid-19 (Nov 10): 892 new cases, death toll reaches 300

UPDATED 7.10PM | There are 11,446 active cases currently.

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Queries over Jasa's revival persist as role mirrors Information Dept

Queries over Jasa's revival persist as role mirrors Information Dept

Former ministry staffer says Japen already has staff, expertise, equipment and reach needed to communicate govt info to the ground.

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Public sector 'work from home' policy extended to all states

Public sector 'work from home' policy extended to all states

The closure of all schools in the country has left parents with young children in a dilemma.

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MPs stage walkout to protest Najib's budget speech

MPs stage walkout to protest Najib's budget speech

The former PM, convicted of corruption, was also given 90 minutes to deliver his debate.

'Sorry no cure': MCA wants DAP's Ketari rep to resign

'Sorry no cure': MCA wants DAP's Ketari rep to resign

Young Syefura Othman previously criticised Minister Khairuddin Razali for violating Covid-19 SOPs.

Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA

Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA

Azmin Ali says what needed to be given more attention now is a 'free and fair-trade agreement'.

RCEP to be signed during 37th Asean Summit - Hishammuddin

RCEP to be signed during 37th Asean Summit - Hishammuddin

Once signed, the RCEP will be the world's largest free-trade agreement, encompassing close to half of the world’s population.

Banking and Currency Crises: Does One Still Follow the Other?

Banking and Currency Crises: Does One Still Follow the Other?

In 1999, academics concluded that developing economies were more susceptible to ‘twin crises’. Is this still the case?

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KLSCAH president on leave pending water pollution trial

KLSCAH president on leave pending water pollution trial

For the time being, vice-president Ser Choon Ing will be the association’s acting president.
Malaysia: Heart of Digital ASEAN

Malaysia: Heart of Digital ASEAN

MDEC’s Malaysia Tech Month 2020 emphasises nation’s readiness as a global digital investment destination
LETTER | Police should not fear being filmed

LETTER | Police should not fear being filmed

LETTER | There is a need to balance between citizens' rights and the public duty of the authorities.

Sabah hospitals to receive medical equipment from Yayasan Petronas in mitigating COVID-19

Sabah hospitals to receive medical equipment from Yayasan Petronas in mitigating COVID-19

Yayasan Petronas today officially handed over medical equipment and supplies worth RM2.5 million to the Sabah State Health Department for distribution across public hospitals and health clinics in helping medical front-liners mitigate COVID-19 in the state.

Two datuk among trio remanded to assist investigations into SMS fraud

Two datuk among trio remanded to assist investigations into SMS fraud

They are alleged to have given bribes amounting to millions of ringgit to telco officials.

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Don't drag palace into political conflicts, warns Mat Sabu

Don't drag palace into political conflicts, warns Mat Sabu

PARLIAMENT | He points to the ongoing demonstrations in Bangkok as an example.

Bodies of landslide victims at luxury resort recovered

Bodies of landslide victims at luxury resort recovered

The duo were recovered at about 10am from a jacuzzi.
Azmin appointed PN elections director

Azmin appointed PN elections director

PN sec-gen says the supreme council also decided to establish liaison committees at the state level.

Seven file challenge against remand order linked to Sg Gong pollution

Seven file challenge against remand order linked to Sg Gong pollution

They claim they wrongfully detained in violation of Article 5 of the Federal Constitution among others.

Poor GLC governance can give rise to more 1MDBs, cautions Jomo

Poor GLC governance can give rise to more 1MDBs, cautions Jomo

BUDGET 2021 | With GLCs at the core of many Budget 2021 initiatives, economists want more efficiency, accountability.

Sabah NGO halts food distribution after field team quarantined

Sabah NGO halts food distribution after field team quarantined

Teaching assistant is first stateless person from Omadal to brave quarantine on the mainland.

M'sia strives to coordinate Apec 2020 across different time zones - Azmin

M'sia strives to coordinate Apec 2020 across different time zones - Azmin

The country is responsible for designing the most optimal digital format that can be adopted by all Apec economies
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Ismail Sabri: Certain situations require use of MySejahtera at petrol stations

Ismail Sabri: Certain situations require use of MySejahtera at petrol stations

UPDATED 6.48PM | Those just filling up on petrol need not scan or register their details and temperature.

Water disruption affecting 1.1m Klang Valley users to commence at 6pm

Water disruption affecting 1.1m Klang Valley users to commence at 6pm

Three water treatment plants in Kuala Selangor shut down due to odour pollution.

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Health minister: 276 clusters detected since start of Covid-19 pandemic

Health minister: 276 clusters detected since start of Covid-19 pandemic

COVID-19 | Dr Adham Baba says 151 clusters are still active.

PAC: Political influence a factor in awarding of RM150m MOT contracts

PAC: Political influence a factor in awarding of RM150m MOT contracts

Committee chair Wong Kah Woh urges the MACC to make appropriate investigations.

COMMENT | Trump, Hitler and Malaysian politics

COMMENT | Trump, Hitler and Malaysian politics

COMMENT | Was it wise for Harapan to try and run Malaysia as an efficient company?

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Najib says four-fold budget increase for Jasa 'unacceptable'

Najib says four-fold budget increase for Jasa 'unacceptable'

UPDATED 2.48PM | PARLIAMENT | In times of a crisis, allocations are more needed to save the people, says Umno's Pekan MP.

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LETTER | Ministry must justify role and budget of Jasa

LETTER | Ministry must justify role and budget of Jasa

LETTER | Any attempt by the govt to counter misinformation cannot undermine democratic guarantees.

Pfizer, BioNTech initial vaccine results impress, but scientists remain cautious

Pfizer, BioNTech initial vaccine results impress, but scientists remain cautious

The drugmakers said their vaccine was more than 90 percent effective at preventing Covid-19 based on early data.
LETTER | 'As you like it' interpretation of CMCO regulations

LETTER | 'As you like it' interpretation of CMCO regulations

LETTER | The rationale on physical distancing should be the density of people at any one time.

'Sabahans need help now'- Najib repeats call for extra RM1k cash aid

'Sabahans need help now'- Najib repeats call for extra RM1k cash aid

PARLIAMENT | There are currently 737,797 reported BPN recipients from the B40 and M40 categories in Sabah.

COMMENT | Let not death of Ipoh management employee be in vain

COMMENT | Let not death of Ipoh management employee be in vain

COMMENT | It should galvanise the authorities to launch a probe into the treatment of M'sian workers by MNCs.

PN parties pledge to support Budget 2021

PN parties pledge to support Budget 2021

UPDATED 12.18PM | Bersatu, PAS, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku and Sabah Progressive Party have pledged their support.

Recording police 'carrying out probe' offence under Penal Code - Bukit Aman

Recording police 'carrying out probe' offence under Penal Code - Bukit Aman

CID director says recording a video is not an offence but sharing it on social media is deemed as obstructing the investigation.

COMMENT | Budget 2021: A rich man's budget for a hard-pressed people

COMMENT | Budget 2021: A rich man's budget for a hard-pressed people

An ordinary budget and not what many was expecting.

2020-11-10

2020-11-10

Jan 18 new verdict date for striking-out bid of suit against speaker

Jan 18 new verdict date for striking-out bid of suit against speaker

The postponement is due to the ongoing conditional MCO in Putrajaya, Selangor and KL.
COMMENT | America has decided: Mr President, you're fired!

COMMENT | America has decided: Mr President, you're fired!

In the days and weeks to come, there will be a surge in analyses about what went wrong with Trump's strategy.

UPDATED 10.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 10)

UPDATED 10.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 10)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Court postpones 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Petrosaudi

Court postpones 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Petrosaudi

Hearing vacated due to extension of conditional MCO in the Klang Valley.

MP SPEAKS | Scrap Jasa's huge budget and use funds to promote unity

MP SPEAKS | Scrap Jasa's huge budget and use funds to promote unity

In the last two days, more than 30,000 people have signed an online petition urging govt to abort Jasa's revival.

MPs voice objections over Jasa budget and other news you may have missed

MPs voice objections over Jasa budget and other news you may have missed

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

Citizen Trump will face legal woes

Citizen Trump will face legal woes

In January, he will lose the protections the US legal system affords to a sitting president.
Saifuddin caught off guard by huge Jasa budget - report

Saifuddin caught off guard by huge Jasa budget - report

UPDATED 11.30AM | Zahidi Zainul Abidin says idea to revive Jasa came from him.

Report lodged over alleged abuse of power in arrest of activist who recorded cops

Report lodged over alleged abuse of power in arrest of activist who recorded cops

Activist Ng Yap Hwa says the video recording of police carrying out a raid should not be seen as obstructing their duties.

Why Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon

Why Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon

The main issue is that the vaccine needs to be kept at minus 70 degrees Celsius or below.
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia sign deal to end military conflict

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia sign deal to end military conflict

President Putin says Russia will deploy peacekeeping troops over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party claims resounding election win

Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party claims resounding election win

She remains very popular at home but her govt has seen its overseas reputation battered by accusations of genocide.
Trump fires defense secretary in post-election reckoning after policy splits

Trump fires defense secretary in post-election reckoning after policy splits

Fears arise that Trump may use his final months in office to settle scores within his administration.

YOURSAY | Jasa is what it is – a govt outfit to sow division

YOURSAY | Jasa is what it is – a govt outfit to sow division

‘The RM85.5mil allocation could be better utilised for services that will benefit the rakyat.’

Two feared buried in early morning Tambun landslide

Two feared buried in early morning Tambun landslide

The landslide hit a hotel the two were staying in and Fire and Rescue personnel are still carrying out the rescue work.

YOURSAY | If Jasa is not for propaganda, then what is it for?

YOURSAY | If Jasa is not for propaganda, then what is it for?

‘All this bull about Jasa going to be fomenting unity is crap and misleading…’
China, Russia hold off on congratulating Biden; US allies rally round

China, Russia hold off on congratulating Biden; US allies rally round

Beijing says it will follow the usual custom in its response, while the Kremlin notes incumbent Donald Trump's vow to pursue legal challenges.

COMMENT | Biden’s win and the power of the people

COMMENT | Biden’s win and the power of the people

His victory is proof of the power of the vote, which we M'sians should not forget.

Behind Pfizer's vaccine, an understated husband-and-wife 'dream team'

Behind Pfizer's vaccine, an understated husband-and-wife 'dream team'

Pfizer's vaccine partner BioNTech was established by a couple passionate about medical research and cancer cure.

Refusal to be filmed widens trust deficit between police and people - group

Refusal to be filmed widens trust deficit between police and people - group

TI-M expresses disappointment over activist's detention for filming police raid.