Archive - 17 November 2020

COVID-19 | The workers were undergoing surveillance at a construction site but are not close contacts of Covid-19 patients.

Individuals including 27 Immigration officers were arrested.

So far 35 have returned out of 400 who fled.

Protesters call for constitutional changes and limit to monarchy power.

Loke accuses Wee of rolling back cabotage exemption which he says was well-received when implemented last year.

Former finance minister chides EPF CEO for saying lump-sum withdrawals will curtail fund’s investment abilities.

UEM Sunrise unveils the new Phase 1B of Senadi Hills in Iskandar Puteri, buoyed by the overwhelming response of Senadi Hills Phase 1A launched back in July.

This comes as EMCO starts in the area today.

Chinese foreign ministry praised Ellison's "heroic behavior".

It is to allow more cops the opportunity to perform important tasks and avoid misconduct, he says.

'I was advised to clear my name through the legal process without announcing to the public' - Wee.

Young Syefura Othman says she will pay soon and that police said her case was considered resolved.

COVID-19 | Rise in cases, particularly in Kota Tinggi, was due to active case detection, increased surveillance.

COVID-19 | This technology transforms the body into a virus-zapping vaccine factory and is poised to fight future pandemics, even cancer, scientists say.

Hamid said the viral message had manipulated and exaggerated a Malaysiakini article.

This is to help EPF record better growth and distribute higher dividends to contributors.

This is due to insolvency resulting from a demand slump in travel, airline says.

With encouraging developments on travel bubbles and possible vaccines, it's great news for airline industry.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Health Ministry also reports five more deaths due to the coronavirus.

CEO Tunku Alizakri Raja Muhammad Alias warns this will mean missed opportunities for the fund.

Cleaners, security, and gardeners risk their lives every day on the frontlines.

PARLIAMENT | Govt should not be 'overconfident' that budget would be passed, says Harapan MP Steven Sim.

Public shouldn't be encouraged to think of EPF savings as first option for emergency funds.

Online 3D Virtual Reality Exhibition Hall to showcase 22 life-enriching smart products

The conditional MCO has made it difficult for it to meet operating costs.

LETTER | The 2021 budget is not a platform for the government to wage a 'political war'.

It will be replaced with a six-series vaccination programme, says Health DG.

Dr Adham Baba says this was a result of public health measures taken through implementing CMCO and EMCO.

'He loses his membership and all party posts (in Amanah).'

UPDATED 6.02PM | They had checked into the budget hotel to be quarantined, says Lee Kim Yew of Country Heights.

Kuantan High Court rules that Jawi script directive decided by the state govt in accordance with the correct procedure.

'He can return any time to enable him to explain to the attorney-general,' says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Traditionally, under the Westminster system, a defeat of a supply bill is equivalent to a vote of no confidence.

Its liaison chief says Perak Umno had already been preparing for GE15.

Noor Fuzana Yaakub says Baharom was also liked by all, and he made friends with everyone.

DAP chairperson Tan Kok Wai says it will also organise a meeting with KL mayor to withdraw the new ruling.

PARLIAMENT | Hanifah Hajar says report contains 'sensitive' matters with official secret status.

Chief Minister’s Office says the sea reclamation agreement, dated Oct 4, 2017, expired on Oct 3.

The three men will be detained for 6 more days while a woman will have her remand extended for a day.

The officers allegedly received bribes of up to RM500 for each passport stamped from 2017 up to this year.

PARLIAMENT | The deducted amounts should be channelled to the nation's Covid-19 fund, says the ex-DPM.

Company says only 5,700 out of 21,000 workers under EMCO in Meru.

PARLIAMENT | Anthony Loke (Harapan-Seremban) tells the House this occurred during a meeting on April 14.

Party still supports Harapan's position that PKR president Anwar Ibrahim was to replace Dr M as PM, says Mujahid.

UPDATED 2.25PM | Sabah lawmaker Manis Muka Mohd Darah reportedly passed away after suffering kidney problems.

PM really heard the people's cries when he made this decision.

PARLIAMENT | Efforts to get Covid-19 vaccines would be in vain if rejected due to anti-science beliefs, says Nizar.

Francisco Sagasti was elected as Peru’s interim president in an attempt to defuse a sharp political crisis in the Andean nation.

PARLIAMENT | Ownership, details of those documents are under NSC and police purview, says minister.

PARLIAMENT | The motion was forwarded by Jelutong MP RSN Rayer.

Who will be the prime minister, asks Lim Lip Eng.

PARLIAMENT | Other complaints include counselling inquiries and domestic abuse claims, says deputy minister.

For now, only Malaysian citizens are allowed to join prayers.

Baharom Mahusin passed away after developing a bacterial infection while in hospital for gallstones.

Executive chairperson Mohammad Faiz Azmi said this is an opportunity for corporates to build trust with their stakeholders.

Wing chief Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin says this will show the government's pledges are not all rhetoric.

Police say the number of cases dropped by 16,719 from the 72,836 reported last year.

Group makes the call after 7 of 8 Orang Asli village chiefs reportedly signed letters backing controversial plans.

Penang deputy CM believes that Chinese and Indian voters are still behind DAP and PKR.

We grew up with racial harmony only to see politicians harping on the contrary and promote divisiveness.

The Covid-19 pandemic is causing humanity to face an unprecedented challenge that affronts the civilization's pathway.

A special report by Al Jazeera reveals Low's attempts to strike a deal with M'sian authorities to avoid jail.

The Sabah Budget 2021 to be tabled on Dec 18 will also focus on redeveloping sectors affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the CM adds.

In revealing this, Umno veteran Ku Li says working with Bersatu in the next GE may not be beneficial to the party.

We need to deal with Covid-19 challenges and other future contingencies that may affect the region on a global scale, the senior minister says.

The president-elect slams the outgoing president for blocking the transition of power and asks him to cooperate on tackling Covid-19.

Businesspeople have long accepted the fact that most politicians don't understand how businesses operate and what are ailing them.

As the Covid-19 pandemic rages, EC should be more proactive on measures to ensure the voting right of all M'sians is guaranteed.

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