Archive - 11 November 2020

Submit appeals for foreign domestic worker using MTP system - Immigration DG

Submit appeals for foreign domestic worker using MTP system - Immigration DG

Employers can use MTP system to get permission for foreign domestic workers stranded overseas to return.

Selangor state assembly approves motion to preserve gazetted forest reserves

Selangor state assembly approves motion to preserve gazetted forest reserves

The motion received bipartisan support from state legislators.

Activist proposes setting up of panel to monitor aid distribution for Sabah

Activist proposes setting up of panel to monitor aid distribution for Sabah

This is to ensure there's no wastage and leakage, Patrick Sindu, a former UN diplomat.

Danger of another landslide at resort in Tambun

Danger of another landslide at resort in Tambun

Department of Minerals and Geoscience says hill at location still unstable and small landslides occurring.

Ministry probes deceased factory manager's racial discrimination claim

Ministry probes deceased factory manager's racial discrimination claim

The deceased uploaded a 14-minute video on YouTube claiming racial discrimination against him at work.

Jabatan Bomba Negeri Selangor switches to Smart Attendance with TimeTec TA

Jabatan Bomba Negeri Selangor switches to Smart Attendance with TimeTec TA

Starting October 2020, Bomba Selangor equipped its headquarters and 36 of its branches in the state of Selangor with FingerTec TA100C.

Rising Covid-19 cases in S'gor proves CMCO was the right move - Health DG

Rising Covid-19 cases in S'gor proves CMCO was the right move - Health DG

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham says the situation could have been worse than Sabah if the restrictions were implemented too late.

Covid-19 cases spike in Klang due to 4 clusters - MOH

Covid-19 cases spike in Klang due to 4 clusters - MOH

Health DG says the situation is under control and outbreak can still be contained.

M'sia denying UN access to detained asylum seekers, agency says

M'sia denying UN access to detained asylum seekers, agency says

Although Malaysia does not recognise refugees, it allows free movement to those given protection by the UNHCR.

Minister: M'sia Cup remains off, JDT can't leave for Doha AFC Cup

Minister: M'sia Cup remains off, JDT can't leave for Doha AFC Cup

COVID-19 | Govt concerned contact sports pose too high a transmission risk, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

I'm not afraid to die - Health DG responds to Bintulu MP

I'm not afraid to die - Health DG responds to Bintulu MP

'What is important for us is our intention, which is to carry out our duties…,' The Health Ministry DG tells Tiong King Sing.

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Over 30k companies shut down since March, highest number in Aug

Over 30k companies shut down since March, highest number in Aug

COVID-19 | Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says 17,800 companies and businesses closed in August.
Covid-19 (Nov 11): 822 new cases, Sabah trending downwards

Covid-19 (Nov 11): 822 new cases, Sabah trending downwards

UPDATED 8.15PM | While the number of new cases in Sabah are going down gradually, numbers in other areas are rising.

EMCO for Salak Tinggi, Sepang from Thursday

EMCO for Salak Tinggi, Sepang from Thursday

COVID-19 | Meanwhile, the NSC decides to lift EMCO imposed on two Lahad Datu areas after no new Covid-19 cases were detected.

Russia says its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92 pct effective

Russia says its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine is 92 pct effective

Russia’s announcement follows swiftly on from results posted on Monday by vaccine developers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech.

More school dropouts since start of Covid-19 pandemic - minister

More school dropouts since start of Covid-19 pandemic - minister

PARLIAMENT | Survey in Klang Valley found fewer children from urban poor returning to school in July.

LETTER | Blundering journalism

LETTER | Blundering journalism

LETTER | Our broadcast media have engaged overtly in instigating pent-up emotions with racially-slanted news.

Dewan Rakyat allows motion to set up nine Special Select Committees

Dewan Rakyat allows motion to set up nine Special Select Committees

These special panels will replace the existing 10 committees and will include matters such as basic freedoms and rights and finance and economy.

Man with 41 counts of incest faces nine more charges

Man with 41 counts of incest faces nine more charges

The nine charges are for committing unnatural sex and physical sexual assault on his daughter.

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Budget: PAS MP likens BN's conditional support to 'Puteri Gunung Ledang' legend

Budget: PAS MP likens BN's conditional support to 'Puteri Gunung Ledang' legend

PARLIAMENT | Ahmad Fadhli notes how the princess requested for a 'golden bridge' and 'mosquito hearts'.

Budget 2021: Over RM1m allocated for Kg Baru development - Annuar

Budget 2021: Over RM1m allocated for Kg Baru development - Annuar

FT minister says under the 2021 Development Allocation, over RM418.9 million would be utilised.
COMMENT | Malaysia cannot afford the 'Trump effect'

COMMENT | Malaysia cannot afford the 'Trump effect'

For one, racially or religiously charged hate crime have been on a steep rise during Trump’s presidency.

MA63: Five of S'wak's demands fulfilled, eight more being discussed

MA63: Five of S'wak's demands fulfilled, eight more being discussed

Four are still in negotiation, the rest are being ironed out at the joint-committee level.

No plan to introduce Race Relations Act, House told

No plan to introduce Race Relations Act, House told

PARLIAMENT | National Unity deputy minister Ti Lian Ker says the existing laws are sufficient.

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Ministers, deputies told to be in Dewan for budget debates

Ministers, deputies told to be in Dewan for budget debates

PARLIAMENT | Azalina Othman says the speaker had issued a reminder on this but he had not.

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Democrats secure control of US House with reduced majority - report

Democrats secure control of US House with reduced majority - report

This will be only the second time since 1995 that they will control the chamber for four consecutive years.
S'gor exco member unhappy IWK didn't notify on illegal dumping that led to water cut

S'gor exco member unhappy IWK didn't notify on illegal dumping that led to water cut

Hee Loy Sian says this is the fourth incident involving IWK this year.

LETTER | Budget 2021 a letdown for business events industry

LETTER | Budget 2021 a letdown for business events industry

LETTER | The lack of financial support is a huge blow to industry players currently struggling to stay afloat.

After damning PAC report, DAP Youth wants probe on Najib, Liow and Wee

After damning PAC report, DAP Youth wants probe on Najib, Liow and Wee

This comes after PAC report claimed undue political influence impacted direct negotiations move.

Hong Kong disqualifies four legislators for 'endangering security'

Hong Kong disqualifies four legislators for 'endangering security'

This comes after Chinese Parliament allows HK to expel legislators without having to go through courts.

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Minister: RM2.6m for Penggerak Komuniti Tempatan activities this year

Minister: RM2.6m for Penggerak Komuniti Tempatan activities this year

The programmes are to be carried out from September to December, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Heated outcry after Bintulu MP's 'DG afraid to die' remark

Heated outcry after Bintulu MP's 'DG afraid to die' remark

PARLIAMENT | Tiong alleges this is why Noor Hisham has not come to Sabah to monitor Covid-19 there.

Man dies from rabies in S'wak - Health DG

Man dies from rabies in S'wak - Health DG

42-year-old victim admitted to hospital on Oct 15 after suffering from muscle weakness and hallucinations.

Company believed to have dumped thousands of litres chemical waste into Sg Selangor

Company believed to have dumped thousands of litres chemical waste into Sg Selangor

Gombak police chief says raid at a factory lot found 40 chemical tanks, each with the capacity of 1,000 litres.
Post mortem on landslide victims in Tambun completed

Post mortem on landslide victims in Tambun completed

It found that they died due to injuries from being crushed by rubble.

LETTER | Arrest of ex-Umany president unwarranted

LETTER | Arrest of ex-Umany president unwarranted

Wong did not actively do something to hamper police duties and filming is not a crime.

LETTER | Budget 2021 – where is the new norm?

LETTER | Budget 2021 – where is the new norm?

LETTER | How do we intend to achieve the top three goals?

Dec 17 hearing of appeal over AIAC ex-director’s immunity

Dec 17 hearing of appeal over AIAC ex-director’s immunity

Sundra Rajoo's bid to the Federal Court comes after the Court of Appeal set aside a High Court ruling.

LETTER | Selangor water disruption – need to get to root of the crisis

LETTER | Selangor water disruption – need to get to root of the crisis

LETTER | It appears that our authorities have not got their act together.

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Govt seeks out-of-court settlement with KVDT2 contractor

Govt seeks out-of-court settlement with KVDT2 contractor

PARLIAMENT | Takiyuddin Hassan says the cabinet agreed for the Transport Ministry to pursue discussions with DM-LTAT.

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UPDATED 6.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 11)

UPDATED 6.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 11)

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

Lorry driver on drugs arrested after ramming roadblock

Lorry driver on drugs arrested after ramming roadblock

No one was injured in the Alor Gajah incident.

IJM Land Lighting It Up Early For The Underprivileged Families

IJM Land Lighting It Up Early For The Underprivileged Families

IJM Land rejoices with three underprivileged families in Seremban this ‘Festival of Light’ for an early festive gift.

“Kita Prihatin” with Wage Subsidy Programme 2.0 for affected businesses

“Kita Prihatin” with Wage Subsidy Programme 2.0 for affected businesses

Supporting employment through Wage Subsidy Programme 2.0 a timely boost for hotel sector

Maszlee's #UntukMalaysia initiative aims to solve education issues

Maszlee's #UntukMalaysia initiative aims to solve education issues

Ex-education minister says movement relies fully on participation of concerned citizens.

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Dec 14 to hear claims in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

Dec 14 to hear claims in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

The legal action involves hundreds of items including branded handbags, luxury watches and 27 vehicles.

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Sports associations urge age limit consideration after Sukma postponement

Sports associations urge age limit consideration after Sukma postponement

This is as athletes will be two years older than when they were supposed to compete, exceeding age limit.

Anwar chides govt on fate of over 10,000 school canteen operators

Anwar chides govt on fate of over 10,000 school canteen operators

Calling the move to close schools a hasty one, PKR president demands education minister to explain.

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Four nabbed in connection with Sungai Selangor pollution

Four nabbed in connection with Sungai Selangor pollution

The arrests were carried out in Gombak, Damansara and Kelana Jaya.

LETTER | Covid-19: An urgent solution is needed

LETTER | Covid-19: An urgent solution is needed

The work of our medical and health establishment has to be acknowledged and appreciated, but we also need to think outside of the box...

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Johor MB wants CMCO in red zones only

Johor MB wants CMCO in red zones only

COVID-19 | Hasni Mohammad says it's important CMCO does not affect economy, life in areas with low cases.

Philippine journalist killed in second attempt on his life

Philippine journalist killed in second attempt on his life

Virgilio Maganes survived a near-identical assassination attempt four years ago.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' husband leaves job at law firm

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' husband leaves job at law firm

Douglas Emhoff, who has been with powerhouse law firm DLA Piper since 2017, says he'll focus on the incoming Biden administration.

Amazon accused of using dominance and data to squeeze rivals

Amazon accused of using dominance and data to squeeze rivals

EU says it gains an unfair advantage over smaller merchants that sell on its online platform.

COMMENT | Water games: Sucker punch lands on the consumer

COMMENT | Water games: Sucker punch lands on the consumer

Politicians, corporate bigwigs and engineers are once again playing the regular match of finger-pointing.

YOURSAY | 'Freudian slip' over Kamala Harris reveals racist stereotypes

YOURSAY | 'Freudian slip' over Kamala Harris reveals racist stereotypes

‘The narrative is that all Indians and Chinese in this country will always be ‘pendatang’.’
Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area

Source of odour pollution suspected to be from industrial area

The Sg Selangor pollution is believed to come from the small and medium industry area in Taman Velox in Rawang.

Indah Water denies its sewage plant caused Sungai Selangor pollution

Indah Water denies its sewage plant caused Sungai Selangor pollution

UPDATED 9.12AM | CEO Narendran Maniam linked the pollution to illegal waste dumping by irresponsible parties.

Four water treatment plants resume operations, supply expected by 3pm

Four water treatment plants resume operations, supply expected by 3pm

The four plants have now been cleared of odour pollution, says Air Selangor.

Nearly 80pct of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump

Nearly 80pct of Americans say Biden won White House, ignoring Trump

Trump, who prematurely declared victory well before the votes had been counted, has yet to recognise the result.

YOURSAY | Emergency in election areas favours those in power

YOURSAY | Emergency in election areas favours those in power

‘MPs should ask Muhyiddin to resign as PM if he can’t handle Covid-19.’
COMMENT | A budget of quantity with no quality?

COMMENT | A budget of quantity with no quality?

Budget 2021 is far from being revolutionary.

One in five Covid-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days - study

One in five Covid-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days - study

One out of five survivors were recorded as having a first-time diagnosis of anxiety, depression or insomnia.

Confusion over CMCO rules and other news you may have missed

Confusion over CMCO rules and other news you may have missed

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