Archive - 19 November 2020

JKKMAR agrees to establish code of duties and functions of polsecs - PMO

JKKMAR agrees to establish code of duties and functions of polsecs - PMO

This was in line with the objectives of the appointment of polsecs to help manage matters related to political affairs only.
Luas explains latest odour pollution scare

Luas explains latest odour pollution scare

It may have been caused by residual pollutants from a previous incident.

Vietnam threatens to shut down Facebook over censorship requests - source

Vietnam threatens to shut down Facebook over censorship requests - source

Facebook has faced mounting pressure from governments over its content policies.
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Johor suggests early DCA border opening, giving priority to education sector

Johor suggests early DCA border opening, giving priority to education sector

There's an urgent request by those who commute back-and-forth on a daily basis, says MB.
‘Better coordination needed on reporting water pollution’

‘Better coordination needed on reporting water pollution’

This is so action can be expedited to check the issue of water resource contamination, says state exco member.

DBKL denies Cheras MP's land sale claims

DBKL denies Cheras MP's land sale claims

Landowners can apply for changes in use, density and plot ratio in accordance with KLCP 2020, it says.

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows promise in elderly, trial results by Christmas

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows promise in elderly, trial results by Christmas

Those aged over 70, who are at higher risk of serious illness and death from Covid-19, could build robust immunity.
Perak plans to set up two low-risk Covid-19 centres

Perak plans to set up two low-risk Covid-19 centres

COVID-19 | These two quarantine and treatment centres are to reduce congestion in hospitals following the increase in cases in the state.

Dead man found in middle of Jln Bangsar, KL

Dead man found in middle of Jln Bangsar, KL

The body had stab wounds, say police.

Govt hopes IRB can achieve tax collection target of RM127b this year

Govt hopes IRB can achieve tax collection target of RM127b this year

Zafrul says the role and function of the IRB are very important to ensure that tax collection is always at the optimum level.
MOH: MySejahtera helped trace 9,167 Covid-19 cases

MOH: MySejahtera helped trace 9,167 Covid-19 cases

The number of cases which the app helps detect can range from 18.2pct to 44.3pct, says Health DG.
PN Youth wing lodges police report over Namewee's 'Babi' film poster

PN Youth wing lodges police report over Namewee's 'Babi' film poster

The police report was made because the poster of the film contains racial slurs, says wing member Mohammad Azwan Azmi.

Tumpat Hospital now accepts only Covid-19 cases

Tumpat Hospital now accepts only Covid-19 cases

However, patients with emergency cases which required urgent treatment could still seek treatment there, says state health director.

'Batu Sapi emergency precedent for preventing elections during crisis'

'Batu Sapi emergency precedent for preventing elections during crisis'

It will prioritise the health and welfare of the people during this critical period, says Syahruddin Awang Ahmad.

Alleged personal info leak, online attacks mar Bar Council election

Alleged personal info leak, online attacks mar Bar Council election

A young lawyer says he received a message from an unknown number promoting a specific team for the polls.

Covid-19 (Nov 19): 1,290 new cases, record number of ICU admissions

Covid-19 (Nov 19): 1,290 new cases, record number of ICU admissions

UPDATED 7.20PM | COVID-19 | The total number of active cases has reached 13,222 - a new record.

92pct of Malaysian youths recognise climate change as crisis

92pct of Malaysian youths recognise climate change as crisis

Youth believe climate-friendly lifestyle is expensive, also despair that individual action isn't enough.

Canada names China, Russia as main cyber-crime threats

Canada names China, Russia as main cyber-crime threats

It says it feared foreign actors could try to disrupt power supplies.
Anyone who rejects Budget 2021 is a traitor - Shahidan

Anyone who rejects Budget 2021 is a traitor - Shahidan

UPDATED Nov 20 | However, he believes that BN leaders including Najib will stick with PN.

China to cut tariffs, boost imports of high-quality goods and services - Xi

China to cut tariffs, boost imports of high-quality goods and services - Xi

It also vows to push reforms and promote an innovation-driven growth model.

Existing law prohibits govt from releasing petty offence inmates - Hamzah

Existing law prohibits govt from releasing petty offence inmates - Hamzah

'Without the provision of law and regulation, a prisoner cannot be released arbitrarily,' explains the home minister.

Asia-Pacific leaders push for freer trade after Trump

Asia-Pacific leaders push for freer trade after Trump

Some hope for more engagement with the United States under a Joe Biden administration.

Stop with indirect threats over budget, Pejuang tells Zafrul

Stop with indirect threats over budget, Pejuang tells Zafrul

There is established precedent to ensure government function can proceed, says legal team.

'Printing money' - Fayhsal says critics don't understand, make false assumptions

'Printing money' - Fayhsal says critics don't understand, make false assumptions

Economist, however, warns that theory deputy minister moots has pitfalls.
PAC: Yayasan’s legal threat violates the integrity of Parliament

PAC: Yayasan’s legal threat violates the integrity of Parliament

Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan is mulling legal action against statements made by PAC chairperson Wong Kah Woh.

'Depends' - Annuar on whether conflict of interest for him to chair Yayasan

'Depends' - Annuar on whether conflict of interest for him to chair Yayasan

'Khalid Samad was previously the chairperson also'.

Biden administration likely to have multilateral approach to trade - S'pore PM

Biden administration likely to have multilateral approach to trade - S'pore PM

Lee Hsien Loong says Apec has made slow progress in the past few years with the approach taken by Trump administration.
Prosecution seeks to amend two charges against Guan Eng

Prosecution seeks to amend two charges against Guan Eng

The court postponed the case today following the enforcement of the conditional MCO.

HK court rules police complaints system breaches Bill of Rights

HK court rules police complaints system breaches Bill of Rights

'Existing complaints mechanism involving complaints against police is inadequate'.

'Five Eyes' alliance demands China end crackdown on HK legislators

'Five Eyes' alliance demands China end crackdown on HK legislators

Foreign ministers from Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and US speak out.

Applications for GKP 2.0 from micro-SMEs exceed target - Zafrul

Applications for GKP 2.0 from micro-SMEs exceed target - Zafrul

PARLIAMENT | Under the original GKP, more than 545,000 micro traders nationwide had benefitted, says finance minister.

Govt says Goldman Sachs settlement agreement confidential, won't reveal

Govt says Goldman Sachs settlement agreement confidential, won't reveal

PARLIAMENT | It was reported in July that Goldman Sachs agreed to return US$4.5 billion in relation to 1MDB.

More than 50k students still on campus, despite postponement of registration

More than 50k students still on campus, despite postponement of registration

They include those who need technical facilities, such as laboratory facilities on campus, says deputy minister.
Parliament: Adequate capacity at secondary schools, hostels in Lawas

Parliament: Adequate capacity at secondary schools, hostels in Lawas

No need for more SMK there, says Muslimin Yahaya.

COMMENT | It’s time we recognise 'extremely vulnerable' segment of society

COMMENT | It’s time we recognise 'extremely vulnerable' segment of society

A good budget is an inclusive budget, not an elitist one.
Cops probed over Macau scam, online gambling syndicates - IGP

Cops probed over Macau scam, online gambling syndicates - IGP

After a probe, we will make recommendations to the disciplinary authorities for them, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Annuar denies selling 42 DBKL plots, vows legal action on Cheras MP

Annuar denies selling 42 DBKL plots, vows legal action on Cheras MP

Federal Territories Minister says he never approved any sales and land plots in question are privately-owned.

Country's birth rate slips to a decade low

Country's birth rate slips to a decade low

The average age a mother gives birth for the first time in 2019 is 27.9 years.

National statistics system needs improvement, should be led by Stats Dept

National statistics system needs improvement, should be led by Stats Dept

Chief Secretary to Govt Mohd Zuki Ali says current data across ministries and departments are not streamlined.

Labour productivity improves in Q3 2020 - DOSM

Labour productivity improves in Q3 2020 - DOSM

Malaysia’s labour productivity in Q3 2020 registered a mild decline of 2.2 percent at RM23,248 per person.

One-off RM500 aid to over 9,000 petty traders, hawkers in Perak

One-off RM500 aid to over 9,000 petty traders, hawkers in Perak

COVID-19 | The assistance to be given out this month will involve an allocation of RM4.65m, says MB.
Court orders Najib's son to pay RM13.1m tax

Court orders Najib's son to pay RM13.1m tax

Unpaid taxes is over seven-year period from 2011.

LETTER | Achieving racial unity via Malaysian identity

LETTER | Achieving racial unity via Malaysian identity

Whatever good practices and habits that we learn and benefit from each other will serve to enrich us.
Lend an ear for the needs of your furkid

Lend an ear for the needs of your furkid

Royal Canin Malaysia wraps up ‘Jom Talk Pets!’ podcast on Friday with three leading experts on pet care.

Sg Selangor pollution - company director remanded another day

Sg Selangor pollution - company director remanded another day

The man was previously remanded for seven days from last Friday.

Bolster digital economy, make it inclusive: PM

Bolster digital economy, make it inclusive: PM

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that technology can step-in and sustain communities, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

Police to use body cameras to prevent misconduct, corruption - Hamzah

Police to use body cameras to prevent misconduct, corruption - Hamzah

The first phase procurement for 2,168 units of 4G body cameras will be made under the 12th Malaysia Plan in 2021.
Zahid calls on govt to table motion of confidence in Parliament

Zahid calls on govt to table motion of confidence in Parliament

UPDATED 3.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Umno president says Dewan Rakyat is the best place to ensure political stability.

Wristbands for migrant workers raises memories of Nazism - LFL

Wristbands for migrant workers raises memories of Nazism - LFL

COVID-19 | Don't legitimise prejudicial profiling under pretext of combating Covid-19, says legal rights watchdog.

Health Ministry finalising date to sign Covax vaccine agreement

Health Ministry finalising date to sign Covax vaccine agreement

Covid-19 vaccine global access (Covax) plan will guarantee vaccines for 20 percent of country's population.

COMMENT | No justice for Balasunderam 10 years after brutal murder

COMMENT | No justice for Balasunderam 10 years after brutal murder

COMMENT | Late lawyer believed in people’s power and had little faith in the judiciary meting out justice.

Tekun Nasional provides RM557m financing for 49,901 entrepreneurs

Tekun Nasional provides RM557m financing for 49,901 entrepreneurs

Wan Junaidi says agencies under his ministry provide financing of RM1,000 to RM100,000 for all business sectors.
PAS rep hopes other states will emulate KL liquor restrictions

PAS rep hopes other states will emulate KL liquor restrictions

Ban on sale of liquor at sundry shops, convenience stores, and Chinese medicine halls to start next October.

PJD Link proposal sparks memories of anti-Kidex highway battle

PJD Link proposal sparks memories of anti-Kidex highway battle

New proposal is in preliminary stages as impact assessment reports haven't been done.

Duck and cover: Blow-up mascots star at Thai protests

Duck and cover: Blow-up mascots star at Thai protests

Protestors deploy inflatable yellow pool ducks against the police.
Dhaya Maju obtains ad-interim injunction over KVDT2 suit

Dhaya Maju obtains ad-interim injunction over KVDT2 suit

The company has three ongoing legal actions on the alleged termination of its KVDT2 contract with the govt.

US Covid-19 deaths surpass 250,000 as infections surge

US Covid-19 deaths surpass 250,000 as infections surge

Number of people hospitalised with the virus rose to 78,630 by Wednesday afternoon.

Trump to represent US at virtual Apec summit hosted by Malaysia

Trump to represent US at virtual Apec summit hosted by Malaysia

The forum, hosted virtually by Malaysia, will kick off on Friday.
Fikirlah: Don’t ostracise former Covid-19 patients

Fikirlah: Don’t ostracise former Covid-19 patients

COVID-19 | We Malaysians have dealt with various challenges in the past - and we certainly should not cave in to the challenges posed by Covid-19.

COMMENT | Riding moral horses over liquor

COMMENT | Riding moral horses over liquor

We need to be careful and rational about new rules.
A grand coalition won’t overcome power struggle, say political analysts

A grand coalition won’t overcome power struggle, say political analysts

'It's only meant to retain power, rather than eliminating corruption, developing integrity and reforms.'

YOURSAY | A deputy unity minister who sows disunity

YOURSAY | A deputy unity minister who sows disunity

‘Ti, the minorities are talking about fairness, racial justice and equality; not racism…’

COMMENT | Umno's progressive caucus

COMMENT | Umno's progressive caucus

The fact is that it is pointless to have a progressive caucus if it does not have a progressive voting base.

YOURSAY | Anwar’s choosing own path: Too little too late?

YOURSAY | Anwar’s choosing own path: Too little too late?

‘It took Anwar an unreasonably long time to make a clean break from Mahathir.’
COMMENT | Budget 2021 committed to environmental considerations

COMMENT | Budget 2021 committed to environmental considerations

It is encouraging to know that Budget 2021 has attempted to address the nation’s compelling need for SDGs.
Analysis: Can first Covid-19 vaccines bring herd immunity? Experts have doubts

Analysis: Can first Covid-19 vaccines bring herd immunity? Experts have doubts

COVID-19 | The concept comes with caveats and big demands of what vaccines might be capable of.

Emergency declared to put off Batu Sapi polls and other news you may have missed

Emergency declared to put off Batu Sapi polls and other news you may have missed

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

UPDATED 11.58PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 19)

UPDATED 11.58PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 19)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.