Archive - 20 November 2020

Ministry seizes RM37k of fake rubber gloves in Selangor warehouse

Ministry seizes RM37k of fake rubber gloves in Selangor warehouse

Difference between original and fake gloves can be seen in thickness, colour, and packaging.

Bersih says emergencies undermine democracy, proposes alternative

Bersih says emergencies undermine democracy, proposes alternative

Electoral watchdog wants MPs to be able to vote for election postponement.

EMCO: 2,990 screened at Top Glove hostel

EMCO: 2,990 screened at Top Glove hostel

The actual number to be screened is 5,916, according to a census.

Mengketil Cluster in Kelantan raises concerns - Health DG

Mengketil Cluster in Kelantan raises concerns - Health DG

Positive cases jumped in five days, across six districts.

Singapore to tighten border measures with Malaysia

Singapore to tighten border measures with Malaysia

Starting Nov 23, those with travel history including transit from M'sia must serve 14-day quarantine.

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Sabah-returnee leaves KLIA without quarantine order, sparks new cluster

Sabah-returnee leaves KLIA without quarantine order, sparks new cluster

It is believed the man lives in Perak.

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Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least six months, study finds

Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least six months, study finds

This British study finding should offer some reassurance for the more than 51 million people worldwide who have been infected, researchers say.

Pahang votes to have nominated reps, opposition stages walk-out

Pahang votes to have nominated reps, opposition stages walk-out

There are now 42 elected in state govt, with additional five which could be appointed.

Zoo Negara in dire straits

Zoo Negara in dire straits

Zoo Negara needs funds to survive.

Agong can declare an emergency to postpone Gerik by-election

Agong can declare an emergency to postpone Gerik by-election

The govt or the authorities need to present a solid reason for the Agong to make the declaration, says academician Shamrahayu Abd Aziz.

NSC greenlights ‘green travel bubble’ to boost domestic tourism

NSC greenlights ‘green travel bubble’ to boost domestic tourism

Travellers will need police permission if journey includes red districts or states.

RM8.14 million drug seizure in Penang, six arrested

RM8.14 million drug seizure in Penang, six arrested

Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate and those arrested include the mastermind, his wife and mother.

Policemen involved with Macau Scam, online gambling will be suspended, sacked

Policemen involved with Macau Scam, online gambling will be suspended, sacked

Police were now recording statements and gathering evidence on the alleged involvement of 24 members of the force, Bukit Aman announces.

All foreign workers in Klang Valley, several states must take Covid-19 test

All foreign workers in Klang Valley, several states must take Covid-19 test

Those registered with Socso will receive subsidies for the test.

Covid-19 (Nov 20): 958 new cases, two casualties in their 30s

Covid-19 (Nov 20): 958 new cases, two casualties in their 30s

UPDATED 8.15PM | Half the new cases were reported in Sabah, mostly from the Sabaru cluster.

RON95, RON97 petrol prices up 2 sen, diesel up 7 sen per litre

RON95, RON97 petrol prices up 2 sen, diesel up 7 sen per litre

This is for the period of Nov 21 to 27, the Ministry of Finance announced in a statement today.

State-wide CMCO imposed in K'tan; lifted in Kedah, T'ganu, Johor, Malacca

State-wide CMCO imposed in K'tan; lifted in Kedah, T'ganu, Johor, Malacca

UPDATED 7.35PM | However, CMCO is extended in Kulim, Mersing and Kota Tinggi.

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LETTER | Re-visit Budget 2021- budget which punishes the Indians

LETTER | Re-visit Budget 2021- budget which punishes the Indians

LETTER | It will be a miracle for the Indians to financially survive through this budget.

Beware of fake social media accounts, MCMC warns

Beware of fake social media accounts, MCMC warns

These fake accounts are created for the purpose of fraud, sedition, the commission reminds the public.

Govt urged to do more to protect trans people from violence

Govt urged to do more to protect trans people from violence

Justice for Sisters says they got to know of two murders and four cases of violence in past year.

Kedah waives licence, temporary permit fee in free trading areas

Kedah waives licence, temporary permit fee in free trading areas

Traders in the designated sites, who are charged RM10 a month, will now have their sites for free until Nov 15, 2021.

Printcious: Spreading festive joy still a possibility in 2020

Printcious: Spreading festive joy still a possibility in 2020

Malaysian online DIY gift printing platform embraces and encourages new norm despite hard times.

Hearing of appeals in forfeiture cases against Umno, Wanita MCA, others rescheduled

Hearing of appeals in forfeiture cases against Umno, Wanita MCA, others rescheduled

The prosecution's appeals against the High Court's dismissal of its forfeiture applications will be heard on March 18 next year.

Bank Negara international reserves at US$104.9b as of Nov 13

Bank Negara international reserves at US$104.9b as of Nov 13

BNM says reserves position sufficient to finance 8.6 months of retained imports.

Man who stole police MPV in Taiping arrested

Man who stole police MPV in Taiping arrested

The 30-year-old man was caught at a roadblock.

Crime index down 32 percent in Perak, from January to October

Crime index down 32 percent in Perak, from January to October

This is the result of enforcement by the police, says Perak deputy police chief Goh Boon Keng.

LETTER | Law graduates unprepared for pupillage?

LETTER | Law graduates unprepared for pupillage?

Do not put the blame solely on law schools, chambering is meant for budding lawyers to gain skills.

Umany urges cops to investigate death, rape, acid attack threats

Umany urges cops to investigate death, rape, acid attack threats

We are deeply concerned whether there was any data or security breach, says the students' group.

Crime index ratio improves in 2019 - chief statistician

Crime index ratio improves in 2019 - chief statistician

Crime index ratio declines for all states except for Penang, Sarawak and Terengganu.

Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures

Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures

Apec leaders also warned against protectionism as the world grapples with Covid-19.

Pahang gazettes nearly 259,000ha as water catchment area - MB

Pahang gazettes nearly 259,000ha as water catchment area - MB

Forest area in the state now 57pct more than state land area with the addition of Lubuk Yu.

Tax on tobacco products will cause negative multiplier effect - group

Tax on tobacco products will cause negative multiplier effect - group

It is the wrong time to impose excise duty on cigarette and tobacco products in duty-free areas, says The Zon.

MP SPEAKS | Has M'sia lost control over the pandemic's third wave?

MP SPEAKS | Has M'sia lost control over the pandemic's third wave?

MP SPEAKS | I suggested the govt adopt an 'all-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' approach but no.

'Lobby to end gender inequality in citizenship process must continue, adapt'

'Lobby to end gender inequality in citizenship process must continue, adapt'

Problems securing equal rights for M'sian men, women to confer nationality on children have intensified with Covid-19.

COMMENT | Transparency in enforcement should be encouraged

COMMENT | Transparency in enforcement should be encouraged

COMMENT | The authorities must realise that the public is more aware of their rights these days.

S'wak plans to have state telco in two years

S'wak plans to have state telco in two years

This is to expedite Internet connectivity in rural areas, CM says.

UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 20)

UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 20)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Some opposition MPs open to essential spending-only bill

Some opposition MPs open to essential spending-only bill

UPDATED 4.06PM | This will allow civil servant salaries to be paid while other spending is more scrutinised.

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Hansard shows Shahidan didn't mention Najib in 'traitor' comment

Hansard shows Shahidan didn't mention Najib in 'traitor' comment

A review of the video shows that the Arau MP aimed his remarks at Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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S'pore activist faces fine over one-man smiley face sign protest

S'pore activist faces fine over one-man smiley face sign protest

'Charges against me only show how absurd the situation has become,' says Jolovan Wham.

COMMENT | Privacy issues with MySejahtera

COMMENT | Privacy issues with MySejahtera

Doubts on the protection of data privacy and individual rights with the app surfaced since the first MCO.

PAS won't go into GE15 with Umno if Bersatu not included - Annuar

PAS won't go into GE15 with Umno if Bersatu not included - Annuar

BN sec-gen says PAS wants Umno and Bersatu to be in an alliance.

Mior Faridalathrash is new Perak police chief

Mior Faridalathrash is new Perak police chief

He is among nine senior police officers involved in a transfer exercise, effective Dec 21.

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: No one is safe unless everyone is safe

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccines: No one is safe unless everyone is safe

With our coffers drying up, we must secure the best deals directly with Covax or vaccine manufacturers.

Mexico close to grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths

Mexico close to grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths

COVID-19 | The country accounts for more than 7pct of confirmed deaths globally.

Trump's power play: Persuade Republicans to do what US voters did not

Trump's power play: Persuade Republicans to do what US voters did not

Trump campaign is seeking to stir doubt — however unfounded — about the presidential election.
COMMENT | Desperate finance minister's use of emotional blackmail

COMMENT | Desperate finance minister's use of emotional blackmail

'Malaysians are neither blind nor daft. If a fiscal plan looks bad, they will speak up.'

As Malaysiakini turns 21, join us in our celebration

As Malaysiakini turns 21, join us in our celebration

There are few human undertakings which demand as fierce a commitment to truth as journalism.
YOURSAY | New FT liquor rule is to make PAS happy

YOURSAY | New FT liquor rule is to make PAS happy

‘Muhyiddin needs all the help he can get, and doesn't care if policies cause hardship to businesses.’
On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down

On brink of collapse, famed Puerto Rico space telescope to close down

After two destructive mishaps recently, Arecibo Observatory's closure will end 57 years of astronomical discoveries.

YOURSAY | Batu Sapi emergency - public health or power?

YOURSAY | Batu Sapi emergency - public health or power?

‘All political parties have decided to give way to Warisan except for Bersatu...'
Over 9,000 cases traced through MySejahtera and other news you may have missed

Over 9,000 cases traced through MySejahtera and other news you may have missed

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

Post Covid-19: MACC to focus on enforcement, effective prevention

Post Covid-19: MACC to focus on enforcement, effective prevention

It will concentrate on enforcement, effective prevention of corrupt behaviour during Covid-19 transition.

COMMENT | Slow death or new direction for the UN?

COMMENT | Slow death or new direction for the UN?

COMMENT | The UN has typically operated against strong headwinds.

Testing falls short as Sweden battles second pandemic wave

Testing falls short as Sweden battles second pandemic wave

COVID-19 | Sweden has set daily new case records through much of November after a lull over the summer.