Archive - 18 November 2020

Polio vaccination to continue as usual during CMCO - Health DG

Polio vaccination to continue as usual during CMCO - Health DG

He says the vaccine administration will follow a stringent SOP.
EPF's i-Sinar like a ray of hope for those impacted by the pandemic

EPF's i-Sinar like a ray of hope for those impacted by the pandemic

The facility will be available to contributors who have been retrenched, furloughed or have no income.
Writer accused of plagiarism dismisses allegation, plans to take legal action

Writer accused of plagiarism dismisses allegation, plans to take legal action

However, he admits to using Google Translate and not credit original writers for his work.
Forest plantation projects in Piah Forest Reserve advised to switch to suitable location

Forest plantation projects in Piah Forest Reserve advised to switch to suitable location

The suggestion was made after receiving objections from residents of three nearby villages, says Perak MB.
Rantau Panjang water plant resumes operations after pollution clears, again

Rantau Panjang water plant resumes operations after pollution clears, again

Luas has detected a solvent-like odour at 7pm today, with a TON reading of one.

Gobind: Why RM85.5m for Jasa but ‘no funds’ for RTM?

Gobind: Why RM85.5m for Jasa but ‘no funds’ for RTM?

Puchong MP wonders if money can be allocated to existing communications staff instead.

Italian study suggesting Covid predates China outbreak sparks scepticism

Italian study suggesting Covid predates China outbreak sparks scepticism

If the data are correct, they would change the history of the pandemic.
Pfizer ends Covid-19 trial with 95pct efficacy, to seek emergency-use authorisation

Pfizer ends Covid-19 trial with 95pct efficacy, to seek emergency-use authorisation

There were no major side effects, a sign that the immunisation could be employed broadly around the world.
Foreigners returning to meet spouses need to bear quarantine cost

Foreigners returning to meet spouses need to bear quarantine cost

The cost was subject to the Aku Janji MyTravelPass (MTP) set earlier, says Ismail.
China's Xi to take the spotlight at Asia-Pacific summit in Trump's absence

China's Xi to take the spotlight at Asia-Pacific summit in Trump's absence

The virtual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, starting tomorrow, is being hosted by Malaysia.

Visitor management at Worldwide Holdings Berhad uplifted via cloud-solution, TimeTec VMS.

Visitor management at Worldwide Holdings Berhad uplifted via cloud-solution, TimeTec VMS.

Worldwide Holdings Berhad subscribed to TimeTec VMS, cloud-based Visitor Management System
MOH of view that elections should be avoided: DG

MOH of view that elections should be avoided: DG

It is very important to prevent another election so we can stop Covid-19's spread, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Incomplete addresses complicate postal voting in Batu Sapi - palace

Incomplete addresses complicate postal voting in Batu Sapi - palace

It is estimated that a total of 16,000 voters have a general address, meaning there is no house number, it says.

EMCO in Ipoh and Kota Belud localities, extended on several prisons

EMCO in Ipoh and Kota Belud localities, extended on several prisons

The EMCO in the localities will be for 14 days starting Nov 20.

Health Ministry strategies keeping coronavirus death rate low

Health Ministry strategies keeping coronavirus death rate low

COVID-19 | The moves planned and implemented are keeping the death rate at nine per one million population, says Dr Rohaizat Yon.

Emergency declared in Batu Sapi, by-election postponed

Emergency declared in Batu Sapi, by-election postponed

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has assented to a proclamation of emergency there.

M'sia signs 5-year vaccine R&D and supply deal with China

M'sia signs 5-year vaccine R&D and supply deal with China

It will also give M'sia priority access to Covid-19 vaccines developed by China.

Covid-19 (Nov 18): 660 new cases, a quarter related to prisons

Covid-19 (Nov 18): 660 new cases, a quarter related to prisons

New cases reported in Klang Valley down by a third compared to previous day.

CMCO in several states may be lifted, says Ismail Sabri

CMCO in several states may be lifted, says Ismail Sabri

COVID-19 | This will depend on the number of Covid-19 cases there, says the senior minister.

Over 200 employers given wage subsidy aid closed their businesses

Over 200 employers given wage subsidy aid closed their businesses

PARLIAMENT | EIS report shows 2,713 SMEs went out of business from March to Oct 30.

LETTER | Universiti Malaya academicians are in solidarity with the student leaders

LETTER | Universiti Malaya academicians are in solidarity with the student leaders

We strongly condemn continued harassment of Umany president, other student leaders and UM Student Union body.

Covid-19: Ministry says special allowance only for eligible health personnel

Covid-19: Ministry says special allowance only for eligible health personnel

It will be given to just those performing duties to fight the pandemic, it says.

Muslim Pro denies selling user personal data to US military

Muslim Pro denies selling user personal data to US military

The team says it applies industry-standard security arrangements and protective measures.

Veteran Kedah politician Khalid Abdullah dies

Veteran Kedah politician Khalid Abdullah dies

The former Alor Merah assemblyperson passed away of old age at 98.

Najib seeks to depose Goldman Sachs, ex-banker in 1MDB defence

Najib seeks to depose Goldman Sachs, ex-banker in 1MDB defence

He claims the firm and its ex-Southeast Asia chair probably had evidence that 1MDB officials schemed to defraud the fund.

Feb 16 to hear bids to intervene in suit on Agong's emergency decision

Feb 16 to hear bids to intervene in suit on Agong's emergency decision

The same day has also been fixed for case management of the originating summons.

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Mukhriz moots amending constitution to postpone elections

Mukhriz moots amending constitution to postpone elections

PARLIAMENT | The Jerlun MP says his attempt is similar to the govt's aborted attempt to declare an emergency.

Cheras MP alleges 42 DBKL land plots sold since Annuar took office

Cheras MP alleges 42 DBKL land plots sold since Annuar took office

UPDATED 5PM | Tan Kok Wai questions why sales were rushed through when they risk worsening overdevelopment.

Railway union backs Loke, warns of China involvement in other KTM projects

Railway union backs Loke, warns of China involvement in other KTM projects

That was the market talk for a while and not just KVDT2 but other projects as well, says RUM.

MPs moot windfall tax for firms making huge profits during pandemic

MPs moot windfall tax for firms making huge profits during pandemic

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq asks if govt is sparing companies from taxes to get political donations.

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LETTER | From Asian Tiger to an Asian 'Trump'

LETTER | From Asian Tiger to an Asian 'Trump'

LETTER | Mukhriz Mahathir’s political career is eclipsing and Tun has fallen off his pedestal.

Pejuang lists 12 conditions, Nazri willing to support PN's budget

Pejuang lists 12 conditions, Nazri willing to support PN's budget

PARLIAMENT | Loan moratorium extension and lump sum withdrawal of EPF Account 1 are among them.

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'No official agreements between RPD, 'Musang King' farmers'

'No official agreements between RPD, 'Musang King' farmers'

This is because there is an ongoing court case involving both parties, the state assembly is told.

'Laugh therapy' for political upheaval, Zunar releases new book

'Laugh therapy' for political upheaval, Zunar releases new book

'Politik Caca Marba - Kartun2 Era PN' covers political developments and current issues.

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'EPF, please don't kill patient to cure the disease'

'EPF, please don't kill patient to cure the disease'

Unionist Andrew Lo expresses fears that retirement fund is being compromised.

Minister's Question Time extended to 10 minutes, but still no extra questions

Minister's Question Time extended to 10 minutes, but still no extra questions

Previously, it was reduced to 5 minutes as part of efforts to shorten Parliament sessions.

RM1.3m channelled to Zoo Negara in June

RM1.3m channelled to Zoo Negara in June

This is to help cover the cost of food supply to the animals during the Covid-19 pandemic, says the minister.

Ex-minister Mokhtar Hashim passes away

Ex-minister Mokhtar Hashim passes away

Mokhtar's political career ended after he was convicted of murdering a fellow Umno leader.

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PAC probing Muhyiddin-era 1BestariNet again

PAC probing Muhyiddin-era 1BestariNet again

UPDATED 12PM | It will also scrutinise Defence Ministry land swap deals, armed forces fund's stake in AES project.

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Ex-PNB CEO rubbishes deputy minister's 'print more money' idea

Ex-PNB CEO rubbishes deputy minister's 'print more money' idea

Wan Fayhsal says Bank Negara should print more money for people to spend.

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Anti-drug agency adopts 16 SOPs for rehab centres

Anti-drug agency adopts 16 SOPs for rehab centres

COVID-19 | This is to prevent infection among rehab inmates.

LETTER | Please help the people: Covid-19 is destroying our lives

LETTER | Please help the people: Covid-19 is destroying our lives

Financial aid applied for by those in need should be disbursed quickly, and on time!

Trump cuts troop levels in Afghanistan but stops short of full withdrawal

Trump cuts troop levels in Afghanistan but stops short of full withdrawal

He is slashing the number of US forces in Afghanistan by half, days before he leaves the White House.

Patriot lauds IGP's move, says more needed to uproot police corruption

Patriot lauds IGP's move, says more needed to uproot police corruption

This follows the decision to rotate sensitive posts to avoid misconduct.

Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine induces quick immune response: study

Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine induces quick immune response: study

CoronaVac and four other experimental vaccines developed in China are currently undergoing late-stage trials.
RM200m allocation shows govt is serious about tourism boost - Nancy Shukri

RM200m allocation shows govt is serious about tourism boost - Nancy Shukri

Minister says though the funds were not stated in the tabled budget, it was provided to her ministry.

LETTER | A teacher's trepidation over Budget 2021

LETTER | A teacher's trepidation over Budget 2021

I am a teacher in a government secondary school in Seremban.
Goldman Sachs plans further job cuts: Sources

Goldman Sachs plans further job cuts: Sources

This second round of job cuts comes three months after it began eliminating around 400 positions.

Assemblyperson Manis Muka laid to rest in Semporna

Assemblyperson Manis Muka laid to rest in Semporna

Bugaya rep buried at Masjid Kampung Bugaya cemetery, leaves behind husband and 13 children.

'More power than traditional media': Republicans attack Facebook, Twitter policies

'More power than traditional media': Republicans attack Facebook, Twitter policies

The Democrats, on their part, focused on the spread of misinformation by Republican Trump and his supporters.

YOURSAY | Annuar’s race and religion-based grand coalition

YOURSAY | Annuar’s race and religion-based grand coalition

‘He must be thinking ‘if I failed before, try again’, but this time with more parties.’

UPDATED 9.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 18)

UPDATED 9.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 18)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

YOURSAY | Smoke and mirrors in survey on Chinese support for Umno

YOURSAY | Smoke and mirrors in survey on Chinese support for Umno

‘But the truth is, it may become a reality in the not-too-distant future.’
How two companies sprinted ahead in race for Covid vaccine

How two companies sprinted ahead in race for Covid vaccine

Some researchers went weeks without seeing their families, Dormitzer hasn't seen his since March.

COMMENT | Conspiracy theories - can you tell truth from lies anymore?

COMMENT | Conspiracy theories - can you tell truth from lies anymore?

Some truths are indeed hidden, but if you fail to search logically, you will be lost in a storm of deliberate falsehoods.

Negative economic impact from KL liquor sale restrictions, groups warn

Negative economic impact from KL liquor sale restrictions, groups warn

Besides hurting businesses, restrictions will also reduce tax income for govt, they argue.

Jho Low's phone recording and other news you may have missed

Jho Low's phone recording and other news you may have missed

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