Archive - 15 November 2020

Zuraida ticks off Kok for 'insulting' small traders

Zuraida ticks off Kok for 'insulting' small traders

'The livelihood of our small traders is not a laughing matter,' says the minister.
Covid-19 patient escapes from Penang Hospital

Covid-19 patient escapes from Penang Hospital

He was eventually found by police in Bayan Lepas.

Attack on Anwar: Dr M only repeating what was in his memoir - Mukhriz

Attack on Anwar: Dr M only repeating what was in his memoir - Mukhriz

Perhaps he saw how Anwar managed the country's finances, says the Jerlun MP.

Fear grips workers at Klang glove factory amid Covid-19 outbreak

Fear grips workers at Klang glove factory amid Covid-19 outbreak

This is despite Top Glove taking several precautionary measures.

Covid-19 (Nov 15): 1,208 new cases with KL topping the chart

Covid-19 (Nov 15): 1,208 new cases with KL topping the chart

COVID-19 | The number of new cases in Peninsular Malaysia exceeds East Malaysia for the 7th consecutive day.

MP claims certain groups trying to profit from KL's new 'free trading' policy

MP claims certain groups trying to profit from KL's new 'free trading' policy

Yeoh says she received complaints about 'middlemen' politicians asking for fees from interested traders.

Kit Siang: We've bent backwards but Zafrul's dropping threats

Kit Siang: We've bent backwards but Zafrul's dropping threats

Opposition blaming Finance Minister for not incorporating their proposals in Budget 2021.

RCEP finally signed after eight years of negotiations

RCEP finally signed after eight years of negotiations

The signing represents a significant and imperative milestone in the integration and revitalisation of economies.
EPF Account 1 withdrawal proposal receives mixed reactions

EPF Account 1 withdrawal proposal receives mixed reactions

Some want loan moratorium extension and one-off withdrawal of RM10,000.

Amanah lawmaker 'defects' to PKR?

Amanah lawmaker 'defects' to PKR?

It is understood that Fakhrulrazi had been officially admitted into PKR in September.

Kedah gives RM1k special aid to civil servants, RM200 to frontliners

Kedah gives RM1k special aid to civil servants, RM200 to frontliners

It will cost RM5.6m and be given out next month, says MB.

Govt calls for proportionate burden, responsibility sharing on Rohingya issue

Govt calls for proportionate burden, responsibility sharing on Rohingya issue

PM says this at Asean-UN Summit to help resolve refugee issue as M'sia's resources are stretched.

Trump still refusing to concede to Biden, inflaming supporters

Trump still refusing to concede to Biden, inflaming supporters

Meanwhile, the president-elect has been huddled with advisers to select his in-coming cabinet.

Tiong apologises over 'DG afraid to die' outburst

Tiong apologises over 'DG afraid to die' outburst

Bintulu MP apologises for his outburst in Parliament on Nov 11.

UPDATED 7.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 15)

UPDATED 7.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 15)

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

Lawyer explains how civil servants can be paid if Muhyiddin loses Budget 2021

Lawyer explains how civil servants can be paid if Muhyiddin loses Budget 2021

If PM loses budget vote, Agong must appoint new PM and cabinet to table a different budget.

LETTER | Special select committee on disabled persons affairs needed

LETTER | Special select committee on disabled persons affairs needed

It will ensure disabled persons issues are heard and addressed.

2020-11-15

2020-11-15

Australia hopes Asia-Pacific trade deal will improve ties with China - report

Australia hopes Asia-Pacific trade deal will improve ties with China - report

RCEP offers a platform that can lead to a positive change in relations, says Aussie trade minister.

LETTER | Diabetes and Covid-19

LETTER | Diabetes and Covid-19

Those with diabetes are more likely to suffer severe Covid-19 if infected.

Anwar: Zafrul deflecting concerns of MPs in the 'majority'

Anwar: Zafrul deflecting concerns of MPs in the 'majority'

Opposition head says Zafrul's claim of civil servants' pay at stake if budget not passed sounds like a 'threat'.

Elon Musk says 'most likely' has moderate case of Covid-19

Elon Musk says 'most likely' has moderate case of Covid-19

Tesla CEO questions test accuracy after getting differing results but says he has symptoms.

Unity Ministry satisfied with 'new norm' compliance at temples

Unity Ministry satisfied with 'new norm' compliance at temples

All temples it monitored for Deepavali rituals followed Covid-19 guidelines.

Covid-19 patient survives three-storey plunge

Covid-19 patient survives three-storey plunge

The man was badly injured after he landed on the third-floor roof of the hospital.

PKR MP: No 'blank cheque' support for Budget 2021

PKR MP: No 'blank cheque' support for Budget 2021

Hassan Karim says all MPs must exercise their duties to scrutinise the budget for the rakyat.

Is MCO necessary? Other countries didn't resort to lockdown, says Jomo

Is MCO necessary? Other countries didn't resort to lockdown, says Jomo

Countries like Japan and S Korea managed to tackle Covid-19 by implementing other measures.

Sudden policies: Uncertainty causing fear of spending money

Sudden policies: Uncertainty causing fear of spending money

'Businesses cannot be closed like (flipping) a switch,' says economist Jomo Sundaram.

YOURSAY | EMCO flip-flop - two, four, and now three per car

YOURSAY | EMCO flip-flop - two, four, and now three per car

'It is time for the authorities not to make people's life more difficult as it already is.'

Dr M dismisses Anwar's leadership skills and other news you may have missed

Dr M dismisses Anwar's leadership skills and other news you may have missed

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