Archive - 13 November 2020

Is Covid-19 spike in Hentian cluster due to testing backlog? - Bangi MP

Is Covid-19 spike in Hentian cluster due to testing backlog? - Bangi MP

Ong Kian Ming calls on Health Ministry to disclose more detailed testing data.

Batu Sapi polls: Bersatu has not decided on whether to contest - Masidi

Batu Sapi polls: Bersatu has not decided on whether to contest - Masidi

No decision yet so far, says the Bersatu deputy chief.

Verify Bintulu MP's allegation on health workers - Sabah Medical Services Union

Verify Bintulu MP's allegation on health workers - Sabah Medical Services Union

The union appreciates parties highlighting worker issues with genuine intention, says its president.
Covid-19: Celebrate Deepavali joyously, adhere to SOP - Muhyiddin

Covid-19: Celebrate Deepavali joyously, adhere to SOP - Muhyiddin

He also urges Malaysians of all races to work together to tackle the tough challenges the country is facing.
Sewage testing could protect schools, hospitals from Covid-19 outbreaks

Sewage testing could protect schools, hospitals from Covid-19 outbreaks

Some researchers are fine-tuning that strategy by moving upstream to test waste.
MySejahtera not being used to track down Medan 88 residents - Health DG

MySejahtera not being used to track down Medan 88 residents - Health DG

Dr Noor Hisham says the app is strictly for MOH to conduct active contact tracing when there is a Covid-19 positive case.
MOH urges public to be patient in waiting for Covid-19 test results

MOH urges public to be patient in waiting for Covid-19 test results

The district health offices will call once the result is ready, says Health DG.

China congratulates Biden and Harris on election

China congratulates Biden and Harris on election

'We respect the choice of the American people,' the Foreign Ministry says in a statement nearly a week after Joe Biden clinched the win.

Vaccine alliance raises US$2 billion to buy Covid shots for poor nations

Vaccine alliance raises US$2 billion to buy Covid shots for poor nations

This will allow purchasing of an initial one billion vaccine doses for 92 eligible countries.

Philippines hunts for missing people after its deadliest typhoon this year

Philippines hunts for missing people after its deadliest typhoon this year

Philippine police and soldiers joined a search today for missing people after Typhoon Vamco killed at least 42.

Covid-19 (Nov 13): More new cases in Klang Valley than in Sabah

Covid-19 (Nov 13): More new cases in Klang Valley than in Sabah

UPDATED 7.28PM | Health Ministry also reports 11,822 active Covid-19 cases - a new record.

Explainer: Asia-Pacific closes in on world's biggest trade deal

Explainer: Asia-Pacific closes in on world's biggest trade deal

15 of these nations are set to conclude talks on Sunday and sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

S'wak announces bonus for state civil servants

S'wak announces bonus for state civil servants

Federal civil servants, meanwhile, will receive a one-off incentive of RM500, says the chief minister.

Medan 88 EMCO: Cops found 13 of 400 'missing' residents

Medan 88 EMCO: Cops found 13 of 400 'missing' residents

UPDATED 6.54PM | The 13 individuals comprise nine migrants and four Malaysians from Sabah.

Indonesia to start mass Covid-19 vaccination this year - president

Indonesia to start mass Covid-19 vaccination this year - president

It is awaiting approval by the country's food and drug agency, says Joko Widodo.

Five years after Paris attacks, France back on maximum alert

Five years after Paris attacks, France back on maximum alert

Prime Minister Jean Castex pays tribute to those killed, with the country once again on its highest security alert.
CMCO rule change: Now three people per vehicle allowed

CMCO rule change: Now three people per vehicle allowed

UPDATED 7.17PM | Effective immediately, the new rule applies to private cars, e-hailing and taxi services.

Employers can send in 'Labour Recalibration Programme' applications beginning Nov 16

Employers can send in 'Labour Recalibration Programme' applications beginning Nov 16

Only employers from four sectors, namely manufacturing, construction, agriculture and plantations are allowed to participate.
S'gor MB urged to heed State Assembly vote to protect forest reserves

S'gor MB urged to heed State Assembly vote to protect forest reserves

The motion protect all forest reserves in the state passed with bipartisan support in the state assembly.

Kit Siang: Jasa under Puad flopped, why use public funds to revive it?

Kit Siang: Jasa under Puad flopped, why use public funds to revive it?

Despite millions of ringgit spent on propaganda, Jasa's flop is evident in BN's ouster from power in 2018, adds the DAP veteran.

MyCC, MACC teaming up to address leakages

MyCC, MACC teaming up to address leakages

MyCC says it is currently probing tenders worth more than RM6b that may have been rigged.

SESB to undergo revamp to improve Sabah's electricity supply - Bung Moktar

SESB to undergo revamp to improve Sabah's electricity supply - Bung Moktar

The company outlines five key result areas (KRA) for this transformation, says the deputy chief minister.

Termination of Apandi as AG valid, lawful - Dr M, govt

Termination of Apandi as AG valid, lawful - Dr M, govt

Both Mahathir and govt say no abuse of power in Apandi's dismissal in statement of defence filed yesterday.

Outsiders not allowed to enter Orang Asli villages in Lojing

Outsiders not allowed to enter Orang Asli villages in Lojing

This is part of an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.

SMS fraud syndicate - six more individuals nabbed

SMS fraud syndicate - six more individuals nabbed

They are suspected of graft to obtain the personal data information of pre-paid customers.

Liam extends additional relief measures to affected policyholders till Dec 31

Liam extends additional relief measures to affected policyholders till Dec 31

Policyholders should contact their insurers to check if they are eligible for additional benefits, says Liam president Loh Guat Lan.

Tiong: I don't mind backlash if it means keeping Health DG accountable

Tiong: I don't mind backlash if it means keeping Health DG accountable

I must reiterate yet again that I had in no way meant to offend our frontline personnel, the Bintulu MP explains.

'No UEC recognition for now, resolution needs to follow education policy'

'No UEC recognition for now, resolution needs to follow education policy'

Education deputy minister Muslimin Yahya also says no report has been received from the UEC special review committee.

Sabah BN will support any GRS candidate for Batu Sapi

Sabah BN will support any GRS candidate for Batu Sapi

The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Liew Vui Keong on Oct 2

France says it has killed senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative in Mali

France says it has killed senior al-Qaeda North Africa operative in Mali

Bah ag Moussa was a former Malian army colonel.

Biden takes Arizona, cementing presidential win despite Trump's refusal to concede

Biden takes Arizona, cementing presidential win despite Trump's refusal to concede

Some Republican senators urge the Trump administration to allow Biden to receive intelligence briefings.
MP SPEAKS | Exploring space

MP SPEAKS | Exploring space

Care must be taken not to introduce elements which can harm us on Earth.

Budget demands, 'takut mati' among highlights of Dewan's second week

Budget demands, 'takut mati' among highlights of Dewan's second week

PARLIAMENT | Most MPs, whether from the government or the opposition bloc, wanted the budget to be amended

PJ police chief undergoes quarantine second time in a month

PJ police chief undergoes quarantine second time in a month

Nik Ezanee comes into contact with a suspect who later tests positive for Covid-19.

UPDATED 10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 13)

UPDATED 10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 13)

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

Rodent study backs claim that D614G mutation makes Covid-19 spread faster

Rodent study backs claim that D614G mutation makes Covid-19 spread faster

COVID-19 | However, the mutation would not hamper the efficacy of the vaccines currently in development.
No need for M'sia to resort to unconventional monetary policy - BNM

No need for M'sia to resort to unconventional monetary policy - BNM

The bond market has recorded a healthy bid-to-cover ratio, says BNM Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

Loan moratorium: Those in need will get help, says Bank Negara governor

Loan moratorium: Those in need will get help, says Bank Negara governor

Common misconception is that without a blanket moratorium, borrowers in difficulty will not get help, says Nor Shamsiah.

Growth trajectory for 2021 on track despite CMCO - BNM governor

Growth trajectory for 2021 on track despite CMCO - BNM governor

Third-quarter GDP came in much better than forecast, says BNM governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

Klang MP, Suaram urge cops to release 25 Poca detainees

Klang MP, Suaram urge cops to release 25 Poca detainees

UPDATED 3.40PM | Police defend the move saying the group are a gang involved in serious crimes.

CMCO - Perak non-Muslim houses of worship can open from 7am to 10pm

CMCO - Perak non-Muslim houses of worship can open from 7am to 10pm

A maximum of 30 people can gather, says Perak MB Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Festival of Lights brightens gloomy times

Festival of Lights brightens gloomy times

A muted Deepavalli this year.

Sg Selangor pollution: One more person remanded for seven days

Sg Selangor pollution: One more person remanded for seven days

On Nov 11, four individuals were remanded over the same incident.
COMMENT | It’s time to call for a general election

COMMENT | It’s time to call for a general election

Both the government and opposition are failing the people.

Malaysia records negative growth for second consecutive quarter

Malaysia records negative growth for second consecutive quarter

Q3 2020 GDP is negative 2.7 percent compared to same period last year.

LETTER | Risks of Budget 2021 being voted down

LETTER | Risks of Budget 2021 being voted down

LETTER | The unprecedented spending comes at a critical juncture in the country's history.

LETTER | Address Covid-19's social, emotional and mental damages

LETTER | Address Covid-19's social, emotional and mental damages

LETTER | We need sociologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers to speak up.

BPN 2.0 can really mean a lot for both B40 and M40

BPN 2.0 can really mean a lot for both B40 and M40

BPN 2.0 comes in handy for B40 and M40 to ease their burden amid viral pandemic

LETTER | Minister of health is the first-in-command

LETTER | Minister of health is the first-in-command

LETTER | So the minister is the first frontliner, so to speak.

MACC told to probe MCA-led ministry project for MCA leader-linked firm

MACC told to probe MCA-led ministry project for MCA leader-linked firm

The Transport Ministry in 2015, under MCA's Liow Tiong Lai, had awarded the contract to TCSens Sdn Bhd.

Ex-Umany president claims trial to defying police order

Ex-Umany president claims trial to defying police order

UPDATED 12.38PM | Court sets Feb 21 for re-mention and grants Wong bail of RM1,000.

Suu Kyi's party pledges unity government after election 'landslide'

Suu Kyi's party pledges unity government after election 'landslide'

Her National League for Democracy (NLD) party secures the 322 seats required.

Shot in the dark: Early Covid-19 vaccine efficacy explained

Shot in the dark: Early Covid-19 vaccine efficacy explained

Some experts say up 160 people in a trial of tens of thousands must get sick before making a reliable assessment of a vaccine's efficacy.

Giving back to the community shapes the core value of McDonald’s Malaysia

Giving back to the community shapes the core value of McDonald’s Malaysia

McDonald’s Malaysia keeps on touching lives in the communities it operates in
Reps call for revision to two per household rule, question logic

Reps call for revision to two per household rule, question logic

They say family from the same household should be allowed to travel together.

Guan Eng: Snap polls next year if PN can't 'rule by fear'

Guan Eng: Snap polls next year if PN can't 'rule by fear'

UPDATED 12.20PM | Harapan needs to be ready for snap polls next year, he says.

COMMENT | Umany sedition: It's not about the one man

COMMENT | Umany sedition: It's not about the one man

Is Malaysia on the cusp of becoming a police state?
With suitors from all sides, party-less Maszlee remains coy on future

With suitors from all sides, party-less Maszlee remains coy on future

INTERVIEW | The Simpang Renggam MP wants to focus on serving the rakyat but he also keeps them guessing.

Umany: Understanding its history, evolution and what makes it tick

Umany: Understanding its history, evolution and what makes it tick

KINIGUIDE | We look at the students' association making itself heard as it advocates freedom, democracy and justice.

Kit Siang wonders if hidden hands are behind Tiong's attacks on Health DG

Kit Siang wonders if hidden hands are behind Tiong's attacks on Health DG

The DAP Gelang Patah MP also called for the Bintulu MP’s position as the special envoy to China to be stripped.

Republicans urge Trump to allow Biden briefings as US election challenges sputter

Republicans urge Trump to allow Biden briefings as US election challenges sputter

Trump has refused to grant Biden access to government resources for the transition process.

Workers bussed out of EMCO zone and other news you may have missed

Workers bussed out of EMCO zone and other news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | No cover for frontline chief under malicious attack

COMMENT | No cover for frontline chief under malicious attack

Why didn’t any member of the cabinet stand up to Bintulu MP's sacrilege and defend Health DG?

YOURSAY | Bintulu MP, why spare the health minister?

YOURSAY | Bintulu MP, why spare the health minister?

‘Why attack someone who is not in Parliament to defend himself?’
Deputy health minister defends Noor Hisham, calls him no 1 frontliner

Deputy health minister defends Noor Hisham, calls him no 1 frontliner

SF: Noor Azmi Ghazali says this in response to Bintulu MP Tiong King Sing's attacks against the Health DG.

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Tailoring the students' needs to ensure learning continuity

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Tailoring the students' needs to ensure learning continuity

'It is vital for school authorities to consider the students’ conditions and capabilities to cope with online learning.'

YOURSAY | All must tighten belts in hard times, including govt servants

YOURSAY | All must tighten belts in hard times, including govt servants

'Cut ministers, civil servants pay as their jobs are guaranteed.’
COMMENT | End the intimidation of Umany and associated individuals

COMMENT | End the intimidation of Umany and associated individuals

We strongly condemn the continued acts of harassment perpetrated by the state and its agencies.