Archive - 22 November 2020

Umno's Ku Li to snub Budget 2021 debate, questions Muhyiddin's legitimacy

Umno's Ku Li to snub Budget 2021 debate, questions Muhyiddin's legitimacy

The prime minister's majority to get the fiscal document passed grows ever precarious.

LETTER | Govt must make drinking alcohol in public an offence

LETTER | Govt must make drinking alcohol in public an offence

Remember, there is nothing ridiculous in regulating the sale of liquor and beer.
Covid-19 (Nov 22): 1,096 new cases with more than half from Selangor

Covid-19 (Nov 22): 1,096 new cases with more than half from Selangor

COVID-19 | MOH also reported 1,104 recoveries, exceeding new infections for the second consecutive day.

Umno infighting: Stop superseding party president, Puad tells Annuar

Umno infighting: Stop superseding party president, Puad tells Annuar

The Umno supreme council member questions Annuar for acting like he is the spokesperson for Bersatu.

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Plus Highway

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Plus Highway

This landing takes place on the south-bound side of the North-South Highway near Sedenak, Johor.

TTDI residents hailed by 'propaganda van' talking up Budget 2021

TTDI residents hailed by 'propaganda van' talking up Budget 2021

Dubbed 'InfoOnWheels', the van broadcasts messages about the hotly-disputed budget.
Pasir Gudang accorded city status

Pasir Gudang accorded city status

The city status is effective today.

Amanah rep admits to advising Fakhrulrazi to join PKR

Amanah rep admits to advising Fakhrulrazi to join PKR

Saari Sungib says prior to leaving Amanah, the Meru rep had met him for advice.

Bank Islam ready to accept applicants for enhanced targeted repayment assistance

Bank Islam ready to accept applicants for enhanced targeted repayment assistance

The assistance is for those from B40, M40 and microenterprises affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

FT MIC welcomes new liquor guidelines in Kuala Lumpur

FT MIC welcomes new liquor guidelines in Kuala Lumpur

Easy access to alcohol is allowing social ills to flourish, says info chief.

Report: Annuar Musa long rejected by Umno's grassroots - Nur Jazlan

Report: Annuar Musa long rejected by Umno's grassroots - Nur Jazlan

Nur Jazlan claims party grassroots unhappy with Annuar as latter always defends Bersatu.

Protesters set fire to Guatemala's Congress in protests over 2021 budget cuts

Protesters set fire to Guatemala's Congress in protests over 2021 budget cuts

The budget increased public debt while cutting funding for healthcare, education, human rights and the justice system.
China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s

China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s

The mission will test China’s ability to remotely acquire samples from space, ahead of more complex missions.
MP SPEAKS | Budget 2021: Will Umno MPs split into two factions?

MP SPEAKS | Budget 2021: Will Umno MPs split into two factions?

Will one faction vote against the Budget 2021 and topple Muhyiddin as the prime minister?
Ministry to enhance Covid-19 communication initiatives - Saifuddin

Ministry to enhance Covid-19 communication initiatives - Saifuddin

The initiatives include sharing data from the Health Ministry on the rapid spread of the coronavirus and conducting surveys.
PAS deputy minister's remark on liquor sale ban nationwide 'ridiculous' - Patriot

PAS deputy minister's remark on liquor sale ban nationwide 'ridiculous' - Patriot

'Suggestion is like allowing a part of the camel's body into a tent.'

Malaysia's creative industry is largely untapped

Malaysia's creative industry is largely untapped

Creative sector in neighbouring countries contributes up to 7.0 pct to national GDPs. In M'sia, it is only around 2.0 pct.

Inching toward normal, Australia eases some Covid-19 curbs

Inching toward normal, Australia eases some Covid-19 curbs

The vast majority of the country has seen no new community infections or deaths for weeks.
MMA says private healthcare underutilised in battle against Covid-19

MMA says private healthcare underutilised in battle against Covid-19

Private clinics might face closure, while public system is being stretched, says MMA president.

Workers' union urges govt to review GLC pension rates

Workers' union urges govt to review GLC pension rates

Some pensions are as low as RM180 a month, claims UNI-MLC

UPDATED 7.05PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 22)

UPDATED 7.05PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 22)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

ADUN SPEAKS | Let us say farewell to Mahathir for the misery he has caused

ADUN SPEAKS | Let us say farewell to Mahathir for the misery he has caused

The seeds of political, economic and social decay were sowed and nurtured during his term in office.

Malacca floods: Police step up crime-prevention patrol

Malacca floods: Police step up crime-prevention patrol

The police also help other security forces in the evacuation of victims affected by the floods.
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CIJ blasts confidentiality clause excuse in 1MDB Goldman Sachs settlement

CIJ blasts confidentiality clause excuse in 1MDB Goldman Sachs settlement

NGO says move undermines public interest, accountability and transparency.

LETTER | Education needs an urgent overhaul

LETTER | Education needs an urgent overhaul

Doing patchwork correction will not be sufficient as all are inter-related and all systems (departments) must be in sync.
MP SPEAKS | Tok Guru never sought to regulate alcohol sales for non-Muslims

MP SPEAKS | Tok Guru never sought to regulate alcohol sales for non-Muslims

Therein lies the problem. Therein lies the obvious infringement of the Federal Constitution.
US hits 12 million Covid-19 cases as many defy Thanksgiving travel guidance

US hits 12 million Covid-19 cases as many defy Thanksgiving travel guidance

The Midwest is experiencing one of the most dramatic increases in cases per capita.
Pub owners, musicians plead for entertainment license fee waiver

Pub owners, musicians plead for entertainment license fee waiver

It's been a catastrophic eight months with no end in sight.
Flood situation in Perak worsens, more than 700 people evacuated

Flood situation in Perak worsens, more than 700 people evacuated

The district worst affected is Larut, Matang and Selama.

Malaysian director bags prestigious Golden Horse award for debut film

Malaysian director bags prestigious Golden Horse award for debut film

'The Story of Southern Islet' explores supernatural beliefs at the Malaysia-Thailand border.

Budget 2021 vote this week, Umno's loyalty to be tested

Budget 2021 vote this week, Umno's loyalty to be tested

If just two Umno MPs break ranks, it could spell the end for PN.

Twitter, Facebook to hand over @Potus account to Biden on Jan 20

Twitter, Facebook to hand over @Potus account to Biden on Jan 20

The handover requires no sharing of information between the outgoing Trump team and incoming Biden team.
LETTER | Cogent reasons to restrict alcohol availability

LETTER | Cogent reasons to restrict alcohol availability

The answer is simple: alcohol laws help to protect the public from the harmful effects of alcohol.
YOURSAY | Unrestricted hawker policy - short-term gains, long-term pains

YOURSAY | Unrestricted hawker policy - short-term gains, long-term pains

‘As if Covid is not enough, they want to trigger a leptospirosis or bubonic plague.’
England will end Covid lockdown with stricter tiered system

England will end Covid lockdown with stricter tiered system

The plan will also include details on interactions at Christmas.
Selangor Covid-19 cases surge and other news you may have missed

Selangor Covid-19 cases surge and other news you may have missed

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