Archive - 23 November 2020

MACC looking for three witnesses to assist in entry stamp fraud case

MACC looking for three witnesses to assist in entry stamp fraud case

They are Clement Chen Wei Chien, Ong Bok Hay and Ho Lei Kiow.

Two men charged with committing sabotage at Sg Selangor

Two men charged with committing sabotage at Sg Selangor

Company director and contractor charged under Sosma for alleged sabotage of water services.

Covid-19: Health staff screened for mental health issues - Masidi

Covid-19: Health staff screened for mental health issues - Masidi

Various measures have been taken to detect mental health problems among them so it can be addressed, he says.

After Covid-19 spike at Top Glove, Syed Saddiq revives call for windfall tax

After Covid-19 spike at Top Glove, Syed Saddiq revives call for windfall tax

Muar MP accuses glove maker of repeatedly failing to protect workers' welfare despite making 'supernormal' profits.

Zafrul has until Thursday to consider BN demands - Ahmad Maslan

Zafrul has until Thursday to consider BN demands - Ahmad Maslan

Only then will the coalition back Budget 2021, says Umno sec-gen.

AstraZeneca says Covid-19 'vaccine for the world' can be 90pct effective

AstraZeneca says Covid-19 'vaccine for the world' can be 90pct effective

COVID-19 | British drugmaker says it will have as many as 200 million doses by the end of the year.

CMCO: Govt extends business operating hours to 12am

CMCO: Govt extends business operating hours to 12am

This applies to restaurants, convenience stores which previously were only allowed to operate until 10pm.

Coronavirus pandemic rages in Sabah as migrants flee testing

Coronavirus pandemic rages in Sabah as migrants flee testing

COVID-19 | Stateless residents flee health officials conducting screenings, fear being detained or deported.

Symptomatic flood victims will be screened for Covid-19: Health DG

Symptomatic flood victims will be screened for Covid-19: Health DG

Evacuees have also been given guidelines to follow SOP while staying at relief centres.

'Mahathir effect' causing cracks in Amanah

'Mahathir effect' causing cracks in Amanah

This is the result of a tussle between two schools of thought on what position to take on the former PM.

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Almost one in two tested positive for Covid-19 in Klang's Teratai cluster

Almost one in two tested positive for Covid-19 in Klang's Teratai cluster

UPDATED 7.52PM | COVID-19 | The cluster has a 43.8pct positive rate, says Health DG.

Your guide to Malaysia’s bets in the Covid-19 vaccine race

Your guide to Malaysia’s bets in the Covid-19 vaccine race

KINIGUIDE | How the govt is choosing vaccines, how will Malaysians pay for them, and more.

Covid-19 (Nov 23): Malaysia sets another record with 1,884 new cases

Covid-19 (Nov 23): Malaysia sets another record with 1,884 new cases

Over 1,000 of the cases are from the Teratai cluster linked to workers at Top Glove's factories.

Make public govt's report on Malaysia Agreement 1963 - SAPP

Make public govt's report on Malaysia Agreement 1963 - SAPP

Public scrutiny on progress of MA63 compliance will keep govt leaders and lawyers on their toes, says party chief.

Don't twist human rights issues for political gain - Suhakam to politicians

Don't twist human rights issues for political gain - Suhakam to politicians

Human rights commission is also unhappy with IPCC Bill, which replaces IPCMC.

Covid-19: Top Glove factories ordered closed after 1k workers test positive

Covid-19: Top Glove factories ordered closed after 1k workers test positive

UPDATED 8.50PM | COVID-19 | All 28 factories in Klang will be closed in stages, Ismail Sabri announces.

Ku Li drops 'love letters' in the Dewan Rakyat

Ku Li drops 'love letters' in the Dewan Rakyat

MPs say they received copies of the Gua Musang MP's letter on his no-confidence motion.

Kanger gets biotechnology board's greenlight on China Covid-19 vaccine

Kanger gets biotechnology board's greenlight on China Covid-19 vaccine

COVID-19 | National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia has no objections for company to buy China vaccine.

Rep wants Top Glove factories shut as Covid-19 cluster nears 1,500 cases

Rep wants Top Glove factories shut as Covid-19 cluster nears 1,500 cases

COVID-19 | Meru assemblyperson says factories' operations amid pandemic causing worry among nearby residents.

204 hotels, travel agencies shuttered due to pandemic, restriction orders

204 hotels, travel agencies shuttered due to pandemic, restriction orders

PARLIAMENT | Minister Nancy Shukri says some of these entities were shut due to winding-up orders by the court.

Religious affairs minister: Exceptions to halal vaccine ingredients allowed in emergencies

Religious affairs minister: Exceptions to halal vaccine ingredients allowed in emergencies

PARLIAMENT | This comes as govt takes steps to ensure access to a Covid-19 vaccine.

Trump campaign parts ways with Powell after vote-switching claim

Trump campaign parts ways with Powell after vote-switching claim

Lawyer Sidney Powell, without evidence, claimed voting fraud in US election.

In latest China jab, US drafts list of 89 firms with military ties

In latest China jab, US drafts list of 89 firms with military ties

The move could further escalate trade tensions between both nations.

Ku Nan's RM1 million corruption trial to resume on Dec 7

Ku Nan's RM1 million corruption trial to resume on Dec 7

The trial today is vacated following the conditional MCO being extended from Nov 9 to Dec 6.
Military academy leaders charged with misappropriating RM920k

Military academy leaders charged with misappropriating RM920k

Senior army officer and a former commandant charged in connection with nonexistent investment scheme.

MOF sets up committee to study reintroduction of GST

MOF sets up committee to study reintroduction of GST

Ministry also studying other revenue-enhancing measures including new taxes, improving tax administration and enhancing tax audit.

Govt considering extending CMCO until end of the year

Govt considering extending CMCO until end of the year

Minister says if cases continue to rise then preventive measures will be extended.

'M'sians homeless in Singapore' - MP wants PM to act on 'national shame'

'M'sians homeless in Singapore' - MP wants PM to act on 'national shame'

Klang MP says stranded Malaysians not getting help from high commission.

Anwar insists debates be allowed during budget winding-up speeches

Anwar insists debates be allowed during budget winding-up speeches

UPDATED 1.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Due to time limit, ministers to read 20-minute summary and upload the rest online.

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LETTER | Why use handcuffs for mask offences?

LETTER | Why use handcuffs for mask offences?

Meanwhile, certain politicians charged in court not handcuffed.

Umno not on a mission to rescue another party, reminds VP Khaled Nordin

Umno not on a mission to rescue another party, reminds VP Khaled Nordin

Khaled reiterates Umno's focus is to strengthen cooperation with PAS through Muafakat Nasional.

LETTER | Is Section 6 of Constitution Amendment 1983 unconstitutional?

LETTER | Is Section 6 of Constitution Amendment 1983 unconstitutional?

Should there be a challenge, the Federal Court has the power and jurisdiction to determine the constitutionality.
Train passenger tests positive for Covid-19, six others urged to undergo screening

Train passenger tests positive for Covid-19, six others urged to undergo screening

COVID-19 | The person was a passenger on the Express Timuran train from Johor Bahru to Tumpat on Nov 10.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to illegal assembly

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to illegal assembly

His continued activism has drawn the wrath of Beijing.

Are 1.7 million students facing 'digital poverty'?

Are 1.7 million students facing 'digital poverty'?

Parents have come to accept the fact that digital education has now become an integral part of the new norm.
Ravaged by mining and logging, Perak forest now threatened by farming

Ravaged by mining and logging, Perak forest now threatened by farming

The Piah Forest Reserve is part of the Central Forest Spine, a key wildlife corridor and water catchment.

Singapore's GDP contracts 5.8pct in Q3 2020

Singapore's GDP contracts 5.8pct in Q3 2020

Ministry of Trade and Industry says economy expanded 9.2 percent on a quarter-on-quarter, seasonally-adjusted basis.

MP SPEAKS | The 'confidence' debacle

MP SPEAKS | The 'confidence' debacle

Confidence in PM Muhyiddin Yassin called into question again due to recent events and upcoming budget vote.

LETTER | Budget 2021 repudiates the importance of health care

LETTER | Budget 2021 repudiates the importance of health care

'Obsession with power supersedes even importance of critical human right such as health care.'

Ahmad Maslan reminds PM that BN has more MPs than Bersatu

Ahmad Maslan reminds PM that BN has more MPs than Bersatu

Umno sec-gen says based on numbers, BN lawmakers should be helming important ministries.

Tech giants turn to Muhyiddin after Wee's 'abrupt' move

Tech giants turn to Muhyiddin after Wee's 'abrupt' move

Microsoft, Google and Facebook say the transport minister's decision does not bode well for Malaysia's internet.

Puad: Muhyiddin can be 'caned' by EPF's 7.6 million members

Puad: Muhyiddin can be 'caned' by EPF's 7.6 million members

Umno supreme council member claims PM not listening to suggestions on EPF withdrawals.

Ethiopia PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender regional capital

Ethiopia PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender regional capital

Ethiopian troops plan to surround Mekelle with tanks and may shell the city to force Tigray's surrender, says a military officer.

First Americans to get Covid-19 vaccine by mid-December

First Americans to get Covid-19 vaccine by mid-December

The largest inoculation campaign in US history is expected to start in mid-December.

Biden to unveil cabinet picks on Tuesday, envisions scaled-down inauguration

Biden to unveil cabinet picks on Tuesday, envisions scaled-down inauguration

Trump still refuses to concede defeat and, before playing golf in Virginia, repeats his unsubstantiated narrative of voter fraud.

UPDATED 10.53PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 23)

UPDATED 10.53PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 23)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
MP SPEAKS | Explain why private healthcare not roped in for Covid-19 fight

MP SPEAKS | Explain why private healthcare not roped in for Covid-19 fight

Adham Baba must explain in Parliament why private healthcare sector is underutilised in battling the pandemic.

Covid-19: Man with blue wristband who fled from hospital detained

Covid-19: Man with blue wristband who fled from hospital detained

The 29-year-old man was detained about 6pm yesterday, near a petrol station in the Bandar Baru Slim River area.

YOURSAY | Here's what Malaysiakini subscribers have to say

YOURSAY | Here's what Malaysiakini subscribers have to say

'Not only has Malaysiakini made a difference, it has given us hope when there was none.'
COMMENT | Politicking under the influence

COMMENT | Politicking under the influence

Annuar Musa claims that the recent guidelines for alcohol applications and sales have nothing to do with religion.

YOURSAY | No parachute for Malaysian helicopter money

YOURSAY | No parachute for Malaysian helicopter money

'Print more money and give it to the people? In two years, a loaf of bread will cost RM100!'

Umno splits ahead of budget vote and other news you may have missed

Umno splits ahead of budget vote and other news you may have missed

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

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