Archive - 16 November 2020

We can stop Covid-19: Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope

We can stop Covid-19: Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope

Moderna expects its vaccine to be stable at normal fridge temperatures, unlike Pfizer's vaccine.

I-Sinar facility allows withdrawal up to 10 pct of Account 1 savings - EPF CEO

I-Sinar facility allows withdrawal up to 10 pct of Account 1 savings - EPF CEO

This is subject to having RM100 minimum balance.

IGP meets Pak Lah to update on fake news investigations

IGP meets Pak Lah to update on fake news investigations

Fake news of the former prime minister went viral about three months ago.

Kedah to extend free trading area programme to all districts

Kedah to extend free trading area programme to all districts

Five districts began implementing the programme yesterday.

Tighter restrictions for liquor sales in KL next year

Tighter restrictions for liquor sales in KL next year

Sundry shops, convenience stores, and Chinese medicine shops no longer allowed to sell liquor products beginning Oct 1 next year.

CMCO in Kedah, T'ganu and Johor to be lifted if Covid-19 situation improves

CMCO in Kedah, T'ganu and Johor to be lifted if Covid-19 situation improves

This will be done if the situations in these three states improve within these two weeks, says the Health DG.

Gerik MP dies of heart attack

Gerik MP dies of heart attack

Hasbullah Osman died in Raub, Pahang.

Teachers can return home from East M'sia for school holiday

Teachers can return home from East M'sia for school holiday

'There's no need for them to continue staying in Sabah', says Ismail Sabri.

Addressing digital poverty in Sabah should be priority - Salleh

Addressing digital poverty in Sabah should be priority - Salleh

The issue can result in economic impact and cause Sabah to lag far behind in development, he says.

Sabah State Assembly approves Covid-19 aid totalling RM375.12m

Sabah State Assembly approves Covid-19 aid totalling RM375.12m

Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says RM160 million allocated for Bantuan Prihatin Covid-19 fund.

Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?

Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?

It could become the world's largest free trade agreement, covering about 30 percent of the global gross domestic product.

Govt mulls compulsory Covid-19 testing for more migrant workers

Govt mulls compulsory Covid-19 testing for more migrant workers

Ismail Sabri says this will be for other industries, apart from construction and security guards.

Khazanah appoints Zainal Abidin Putih as director

Khazanah appoints Zainal Abidin Putih as director

Appointment is effective Nov 16.

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 1,103 new cases, 385 from construction cluster in KL

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 1,103 new cases, 385 from construction cluster in KL

UPDATED 7PM | Health Ministry reports 12,601 active cases - another new record.

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Top Glove's share price tumbles as workers hit by Covid-19

Top Glove's share price tumbles as workers hit by Covid-19

The company's share price had risen 364.5 percent year-to-date as global demand for rubber gloves soar due to Covid-19.

Two S'gor Amanah state reps deny leaving party for PKR

Two S'gor Amanah state reps deny leaving party for PKR

Hasnul Baharuddin and Saari Sungib rubbish speculation that they plan to switch parties.

Contract medical officers upgraded from UD41 to UD43 - minister

Contract medical officers upgraded from UD41 to UD43 - minister

The decision made on Nov 13 was in appreciation of the services provided by the officers, says Dr Adham Baba.
Brickfields Asia College welcomes the ASEAN Business Awards 2020: Combating Covid-19

Brickfields Asia College welcomes the ASEAN Business Awards 2020: Combating Covid-19

Brickfields Asia College (BAC) is honoured to be recognised by the prestigious ASEAN Business Awards 2020 for our COVID-related initiatives in the ASEAN region.

Jasa allocation can be better used to extend MOH contract staff, says Shafie

Jasa allocation can be better used to extend MOH contract staff, says Shafie

PARLIAMENT | And Jasa's intended role could be played by Kemas, adds the former Sabah CM.

Top Glove workers' dormitory in Klang now under enhanced MCO

Top Glove workers' dormitory in Klang now under enhanced MCO

UPDATED 10.30PM | Minister Ismail Sabri says EMCO declared after 215 Covid-19 cases recorded since Nov 15.

Kok: Zuraida unfit as minister for allowing chaos with KL 'free trade' policy

Kok: Zuraida unfit as minister for allowing chaos with KL 'free trade' policy

Policy will cause traffic congestion and altercations between hawkers and residents, says Seputeh MP.

LETTER | Serious integrity and trust pandemic

LETTER | Serious integrity and trust pandemic

"Our world is not divided by race, colour, gender or religion. Our world is divided into wise people and fools." - Nelson Mandela.

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Cigarette tax in duty-free areas counter-productive - Langkawi hotel rep

Cigarette tax in duty-free areas counter-productive - Langkawi hotel rep

Noorazly Rosly fears that new taxes could also lead to a rise in illegal trade.

Major revamp of two 'hot' police depts, division in progress - IGP

Major revamp of two 'hot' police depts, division in progress - IGP

This is to clear police depts of alleged rogue officers in cahoots with criminals, says Abdul Hamid.

Kelantan Health Dept denies issuing CMCO

Kelantan Health Dept denies issuing CMCO

It was spread by irresponsible parties to create panic among the Kelantanese, says state health dept director.
Long-lost Malaysian father found at Singapore care home

Long-lost Malaysian father found at Singapore care home

'According to the home, Abah remembers us.'

M'sia hopeful Covid-19 vaccine can be used by first quarter of 2021

M'sia hopeful Covid-19 vaccine can be used by first quarter of 2021

Vaccines will be carefully considered with regard to safety and quality.

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Scheduled water supply disruption in Kuala Langat, Sepang from Nov 24

Scheduled water supply disruption in Kuala Langat, Sepang from Nov 24

This is to allow valve replacement work on distribution pipes.

Don’t evade question on direct nego under PN - MP tells Zafrul

Don’t evade question on direct nego under PN - MP tells Zafrul

Kota Melaka lawmaker implores finance minister to disclose full list of directly awarded projects under BN, PN.

School closures should have been done at district level, says Maszlee

School closures should have been done at district level, says Maszlee

Ex-minister questions why district education depts, schools and PTAs not given the chance to make the call.

Rosmah’s corruption trial postponed to Dec 11

Rosmah’s corruption trial postponed to Dec 11

The court had set a new date following the enforcement of the CMCO.
Businessperson's habeas corpus for immediate release from Poca detention rejected

Businessperson's habeas corpus for immediate release from Poca detention rejected

Goh, who escaped MACC custody last month, will remain under police custody until Dec 20.

Guan Eng doubts optimistic GDP projection, wants RM45b boost for Budget 2021

Guan Eng doubts optimistic GDP projection, wants RM45b boost for Budget 2021

Ex-finance minister lays out five points for focus for cash injections from govt.

Economic growth likely to recover in 2021 - analysts

Economic growth likely to recover in 2021 - analysts

But research firm says latest CMCO likely to keep economy in contraction in the fourth quarter of the year.

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Covid-19: Offer 'drowning' rakyat a 'life preserver', Noh tells govt

Covid-19: Offer 'drowning' rakyat a 'life preserver', Noh tells govt

PARLIAMENT | Umno MP says blanket loan moratorium, RM10k EPF withdrawal should be allowed.

Govt has communicated with 10 Covid-19 vaccine producers - Khairy

Govt has communicated with 10 Covid-19 vaccine producers - Khairy

Govt is targeting 70 percent immunisation for herd immunity in the country.

Survey: Malays favour Muhyiddin as PM but not his party

Survey: Malays favour Muhyiddin as PM but not his party

The second most popular choice for prime minister among the Malays is Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
COMMENT | Jobs recovery for Malaysia: Budget 2021 and beyond

COMMENT | Jobs recovery for Malaysia: Budget 2021 and beyond

How does the proposed budget help at-risk workers who cannot work from home?

COMMENT | Caught in a political Covid-19 net

COMMENT | Caught in a political Covid-19 net

Climbing out of it will not be easy, but it is not impossible. It starts by seeing the net they are in.

Coronavirus emerged in Italy earlier than thought, study shows

Coronavirus emerged in Italy earlier than thought, study shows

COVID-19 | Covid-19 antibodies found in healthy volunteers of cancer trial which started in September 2019.

Govt plans to close five Education Malaysia offices abroad

Govt plans to close five Education Malaysia offices abroad

They no longer contribute to increasing enrolment of int'l students in M'sia.

Shafie: I would rather 'die' in political battle

Shafie: I would rather 'die' in political battle

PARLIAMENT | Ex-CM defends calling for state polls as he would never hand over power to 'cash is king' parties.

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MP SPEAKS | Tapping into workers savings is irresponsible

MP SPEAKS | Tapping into workers savings is irresponsible

'Is Muhyiddin taking easy way out by transforming EPF retirement fund into emergency fund?'

Tiong must apologise to Health DG in Parliament - Jelutong MP

Tiong must apologise to Health DG in Parliament - Jelutong MP

PARLIAMENT | Rayer calls Bintulu MP's initial apology 'insincere', also wants his ejection from Parliament retracted.

UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 16)

UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 16)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Annuar Musa wants grand coalition - woos Muda, Pejuang, Warisan

Annuar Musa wants grand coalition - woos Muda, Pejuang, Warisan

BN sec gen says it's time to move beyond personality-driven politics.
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LETTER | Don't mistake policy changes for inefficiency

LETTER | Don't mistake policy changes for inefficiency

'Change should not be seen as a problem but something which can help us thrive'.

'One heck of a ride': SpaceX launches astronauts into space

'One heck of a ride': SpaceX launches astronauts into space

It's Nasa’s first full-fledged mission sending a crew into orbit aboard a privately-owned spacecraft.

Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence dies aged 72

Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence dies aged 72

He was part of the dominant Liverpool side of the 1970s, winning three European Cups and five English league titles.
LETTER | Rethink CMCO and improve SOPs

LETTER | Rethink CMCO and improve SOPs

What we need is more targeted control rather than an overall CMCO, so we can 'kita jaga kita' better.

LANGGAN SEKARANG

LANGGAN SEKARANG

Kekal berinfomasi dengan media yang dipercayai.

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Lengthy closure of schools and colleges not the answer, says Kit Siang

Lengthy closure of schools and colleges not the answer, says Kit Siang

The DAP veteran questions if education institutions are to be on hold till the pandemic is subdued.

Amanah confirms Meru rep Fakhrulrazi has joined PKR

Amanah confirms Meru rep Fakhrulrazi has joined PKR

UPDATED 10.40AM | Fakhrulrazi says he will give a full explanation when the time comes.

COMMENT | Murder of Sibu student – Lessons from Taiwan

COMMENT | Murder of Sibu student – Lessons from Taiwan

What is noteworthy is Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's apology to the victim's family and people of M'sia.

MP SPEAKS | The secret budget of Jasa 2011-2018

MP SPEAKS | The secret budget of Jasa 2011-2018

'It is totally understandable why the PN government decided to revive the infamous Jasa. They must have thought that...'

Anwar explains why he is taking a path without Mahathir

Anwar explains why he is taking a path without Mahathir

PKR chief says this is because he can't repeatedly take conspiracies and betrayals.

Philippines' typhoon death toll at 67 as worst floods in 45 years hit north

Philippines' typhoon death toll at 67 as worst floods in 45 years hit north

Many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four decades.

YOURSAY | Dr M blew it by handing nation to backdoor leaders

YOURSAY | Dr M blew it by handing nation to backdoor leaders

'Now that we're already in the deep end, why are you trying to behave as if you care?'

Trump briefly admits election defeat, clings to flailing legal strategy

Trump briefly admits election defeat, clings to flailing legal strategy

He then backtracks, saying he 'concedes nothing' and that he will keep up his court fight.

YOURSAY | How's saying that something stupid is stupid, stupid?

YOURSAY | How's saying that something stupid is stupid, stupid?

'Nothing wrong in saying it's a stupid 'ruling'. Calling someone stupid is different.'

COMMENT | The real issue with Anwar’s leadership

COMMENT | The real issue with Anwar’s leadership

When Anwar decided to hold a counter-coup, his own partners were not aware of the moves he was making.
Battle lines ahead of budget showdown and other news you may have missed

Battle lines ahead of budget showdown and other news you may have missed

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