Archive - 24 November 2020

Border shooting: First time for shootout to occur - IGP

Border shooting: First time for shootout to occur - IGP

Previously, gunshots were only heard coming from Thailand at the border area, says Abdul Hamid.

Grab drivers, delivery riders' complaints get PM's attention

Grab drivers, delivery riders' complaints get PM's attention

They expressed difficulty in getting loans, assistance like petrol subsidy to Muhyiddin who says he'll look into it.

School maintenance allocation distribution to follow formula - Radzi

School maintenance allocation distribution to follow formula - Radzi

PARLIAMENT | This to ensure a more comprehensive distribution of the RM620m allocation, says senior minister.

We'll back Muhyiddin until fresh elections can be held - BN ministers

We'll back Muhyiddin until fresh elections can be held - BN ministers

UPDATED 10.50PM | Twenty BN ministers and deputy ministers sign statement pledging support.

Top Glove closes 16 factories, commits to containing Covid-19

Top Glove closes 16 factories, commits to containing Covid-19

Its remaining 12 facilities are operating at a much-reduced capacity, says glove maker.

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Dead ambulance driver tested negative for Covid-19 - Health DG

Dead ambulance driver tested negative for Covid-19 - Health DG

The driver who had reportedly died after transporting a Covid-19 patient, had several other illnesses.

GOF personnel killed in M'sian-Thai border shootout with smugglers

GOF personnel killed in M'sian-Thai border shootout with smugglers

UPDATED 11.15PM | Another officer is seriously injured, while six people have been arrested.

Terrorism: M'sian among 16 foreigners repatriated from S'pore

Terrorism: M'sian among 16 foreigners repatriated from S'pore

The M'sian was found to be radicalised, wanted to travel to Syria or Palestine to partake in armed violence.

COMMENT | Enough talk, let’s see the action, MACC

COMMENT | Enough talk, let’s see the action, MACC

COMMENT | With questions continuously raised by concerned citizens, nothing has come forward.

Individuals linked to Chin Peng's ashes will not face charges - minister

Individuals linked to Chin Peng's ashes will not face charges - minister

Hamzah Zainuddin says the case has been classified as 'no further action' due to lack of evidence.
Health Ministry lifts mandatory quarantine order on Sabah arrivals

Health Ministry lifts mandatory quarantine order on Sabah arrivals

COVID-19 | Starting tomorrow, Covid-19 negative travellers from Sabah will no longer need to home quarantine.

LETTER | The case for animal shelters

LETTER | The case for animal shelters

LETTER | The authorities should address it in the context of a national and social issue.

Resign, dissolution or emergency: PAS MP on PM's options if he fails budget test

Resign, dissolution or emergency: PAS MP on PM's options if he fails budget test

These are the three options Ahmad Fahdli Shaari outlined for Muhyiddin Yassin if Budget 2021 is not passed on Thursday.

Covid-19 (Nov 24): Another record with 2,188 new cases

Covid-19 (Nov 24): Another record with 2,188 new cases

COVID-19 | This is the first time Malaysia has recorded more than 2,000 infections in a day.

Amanah's Saari Sungib offers to represent PKR, fight Azmin in GE15

Amanah's Saari Sungib offers to represent PKR, fight Azmin in GE15

Hulu Kelang rep claims to have at least 27,000 Gombak voters ready to vote for him if he contests there.

China gives pledge on access for Covid-19 origins probe - WHO

China gives pledge on access for Covid-19 origins probe - WHO

COVID-19 | An international field trip to investigate the origins of the new coronavirus will be arranged soon, the country says.

Unhappy tech giants: Wee, Loke and Gobind spar over Internet repairs

Unhappy tech giants: Wee, Loke and Gobind spar over Internet repairs

Wee insists local shipping firms know how to repair submarine Internet cables, but Loke accuses him of lying.

Takiyuddin: Parliament Service Bill is ready

Takiyuddin: Parliament Service Bill is ready

The bill is to restore the autonomy of the Parliament, but the de facto law minister does not say when it will be tabled.
Ex-law minister Zaid sues legal firm he founded

Ex-law minister Zaid sues legal firm he founded

UPDATED 7.44PM | The lawyer claims Messrs Zaid Ibrahim & Co's use of his personal name amounts to misrepresentation.

LETTER | Budget's RM21m for domestic violence centres - five ideas

LETTER | Budget's RM21m for domestic violence centres - five ideas

LETTER | Nonetheless, responding to domestic violence requires a holistic approach.

'Govt committed to ombudsman system, draft bill now with AG's Chambers'

'Govt committed to ombudsman system, draft bill now with AG's Chambers'

It will be tabled in Parliament when ready, says the de facto law minister.

Bukit Gasing rep makes RM70 private Covid-19 testing available to all

Bukit Gasing rep makes RM70 private Covid-19 testing available to all

Rajiv Rishyakaran says he was able to negotiate a bulk deal, making the tests significantly cheaper.

Govt disbursed RM1b loans under Penjana SME financing as at Nov 13

Govt disbursed RM1b loans under Penjana SME financing as at Nov 13

Finance minister says 4,937 loan applications from small and medium enterprises were approved.

PAC finds immigration depots unsuitable for children

PAC finds immigration depots unsuitable for children

It urges for the 'alternative to detention' pilot project to be implemented soon.

28pct of Covid-19 fatalities didn't make it to hospital

28pct of Covid-19 fatalities didn't make it to hospital

Health minister says more than a quarter died before they could receive treatment at a medical facility.

DAP leader seeks to quash ruling in UUM lecturer’s suit

DAP leader seeks to quash ruling in UUM lecturer’s suit

KL High Court has ordered Abdul Aziz Isa to pay RM8m in damages to Kamarul Zaman Yusoff.
PAC wants MACC to probe middlepersons lobbying minister for migrant worker permits

PAC wants MACC to probe middlepersons lobbying minister for migrant worker permits

From 2016-2018, there were 512,315 'special approvals'.

Maszlee questions Education Ministry's assurances after content delays

Maszlee questions Education Ministry's assurances after content delays

712 of the promised 800 episodes have yet to be delivered.

COMMENT | Has the virus found Malaysia’s Achilles’ heel?

COMMENT | Has the virus found Malaysia’s Achilles’ heel?

COMMENT | The authorities need to change their coercive and punitive stance towards the Pati.

Don't classify refugees as undocumented migrants, says NGO

Don't classify refugees as undocumented migrants, says NGO

Klang MP Charles Santiago says deporting refugees means sending them for persecution and death.

LETTER | CAP lauds hard liquor ban by DBKL

LETTER | CAP lauds hard liquor ban by DBKL

Alcohol has to be strictly regulated because it has caused so much misery to people worldwide.
Ex-armed forces chief wants liquor sale ban rescinded, questions motive

Ex-armed forces chief wants liquor sale ban rescinded, questions motive

Hashim Mohd Ali reminds PAS deputy minister not to be overzealous in enforcing beliefs on others.

Ras Adiba Radzi named new Bernama chairperson

Ras Adiba Radzi named new Bernama chairperson

UPDATED 3.34PM | The veteran TV personality's appointment has received the consent of the Agong.

COMMENT | Rid the world of nuclear weapons

COMMENT | Rid the world of nuclear weapons

Action can take any shape or form. Start by learning about the issue. Spread the word, start a conversation.
Slighted Annuar opts not to attack 'friends' who labelled him 'dead'

Slighted Annuar opts not to attack 'friends' who labelled him 'dead'

Saying he harbours no vendettas, the Ketereh MP adds 'this is politics'.

MP SPEAKS | Will Saifuddin come clean about ICERD fiasco?

MP SPEAKS | Will Saifuddin come clean about ICERD fiasco?

Will he admit that the issue was solely his own making when he was the foreign minister in Harapan govt?

MPs question why Kitingan out of quarantine after Sabah trip

MPs question why Kitingan out of quarantine after Sabah trip

PARLIAMENT | Deputy speaker explains Keningau MP was cleared by parliament doctor after MOH released him from quarantine.

Kelantan rivers close to overflowing, residents told to prepare for floods

Kelantan rivers close to overflowing, residents told to prepare for floods

Sungai Kampung Lembaga, Sungai Pergau and Sungai Kuala Krai have already exceeded warning levels as at 10am.
Ismail Sabri: Govt to propose bringing back National Service

Ismail Sabri: Govt to propose bringing back National Service

The programme was abolished by Harapan administration in 2018.

'Historic water sabotage prosecution under Sosma shows govt’s commitment'

'Historic water sabotage prosecution under Sosma shows govt’s commitment'

Tuan Ibrahim describes the move as a positive development, and the case made history as the first environmental crime case in M'sia.

Hamzah wants full probe after smugglers kill GOF personnel, wound another

Hamzah wants full probe after smugglers kill GOF personnel, wound another

UPDATED 3PM | This after a shootout at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Perlis.

Umno continues posturing as PN down three votes on Budget 2021

Umno continues posturing as PN down three votes on Budget 2021

With the reduction, the ruling coalition may just have 110 votes against the opposition's 108.

'Pahang MB will have unchecked power' - Bersih blasts unelected rep move

'Pahang MB will have unchecked power' - Bersih blasts unelected rep move

The latest move would give Wan Rosdy's govt more than 80pct of Pahang's seats.

Policies needed to foster workers' productive employment – minister

Policies needed to foster workers' productive employment – minister

Such policies will allow Malaysians to work longer, live a longer healthier life, says Mustapa Mohamed.
LETTER | Abandoned buildings: Are we aware of them?

LETTER | Abandoned buildings: Are we aware of them?

A source from the National Housing Department says housing project contributed to the highest number of abandoned buildings in Malaysia.
Takiyuddin: Govt to consider emergency declarations for Gerik and Bugaya

Takiyuddin: Govt to consider emergency declarations for Gerik and Bugaya

PARLIAMENT | This comes after Agong assented to an emergency to postpone the Batu Sapi polls due to Covid-19.

Carrefour Brasil shares plunge as Brazilians protest killing of black man

Carrefour Brasil shares plunge as Brazilians protest killing of black man

The killing has sparked Black Lives Matter protests in major Brazilian cities since Friday.
COMMENT | Why do we need non-constituency lawmakers?

COMMENT | Why do we need non-constituency lawmakers?

To start with, it is not universal to have lawmakers representing constituencies.
2020-11-24

2020-11-24

Netanyahu met Saudi crown prince in Saudi Arabia: Israeli minister

Netanyahu met Saudi crown prince in Saudi Arabia: Israeli minister

But reports of the meeting between the crown prince and Netanyahu were denied by Saudi Arabia.

Motac rolls out recovery plan to revive tourism sector

Motac rolls out recovery plan to revive tourism sector

The plan will be in collaboration with various agencies and industry players.

Green tech used to tackle Selangor’s river pollution

Green tech used to tackle Selangor’s river pollution

It is developing an environment-friendly and high-tech method to address the issue of river pollution.
Japan's ramen bars struggle to stay open as Covid hammers small firms

Japan's ramen bars struggle to stay open as Covid hammers small firms

The pandemic is damaging Japan’s “mom-and-pop” restaurants at a growing rate.
COMMENT | The future of the youth in Malaysia's political system

COMMENT | The future of the youth in Malaysia's political system

'With the reduction in the voting age, it is now or never for the youth to stand up for what they believe in.'

Trump finally gives his administration green light to proceed with Biden transition

Trump finally gives his administration green light to proceed with Biden transition

His announcement on Monday was the closest he has come to admitting defeat.

Ex-Goldman banker: I warned bosses about Jho Low, 1MDB

Ex-Goldman banker: I warned bosses about Jho Low, 1MDB

Roger Ng says that as far back as March 2010, he had alerted the firm to be cautious with Low.

UPDATED 5.17PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 24)

UPDATED 5.17PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 24)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

YOURSAY | Cabotage - govt policy benefits monopolies at rakyat’s expense

YOURSAY | Cabotage - govt policy benefits monopolies at rakyat’s expense

‘A monopoly justified by patriotism will still harm the country and people…’
Drip by drip, US Republicans edge away from Trump election claims

Drip by drip, US Republicans edge away from Trump election claims

More prominent Republicans yesterday joined the call to their leader Trump to end efforts to overturn his election defeat.

Surge in greenhouse gases sustained despite Covid-19 lockdowns - UN

Surge in greenhouse gases sustained despite Covid-19 lockdowns - UN

Many scientists expected the biggest annual fall in carbon emissions after the coronavirus grounded planes and docked ships, but...

YOURSAY | Should Budget 2021 be passed?

YOURSAY | Should Budget 2021 be passed?

‘The budget is aimed for a quick kill and reward, just in time for the next GE.’
COMMENT | No one wants a snap election

COMMENT | No one wants a snap election

Harapan is the hardest to pray against a snap election, as it stands to lose to an all-Malay coalition.

Teratai cluster records 1k Covid-19 cases in a day and other news you may have missed

Teratai cluster records 1k Covid-19 cases in a day and other news you may have missed

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

Serum Institute to focus on supplying Covid-19 vaccine to India first

Serum Institute to focus on supplying Covid-19 vaccine to India first

COVID-19 | 'It's very important we take care of our country first, then go on to Covax after that...'

Masa: Cabotage exemption removal doesn't block business for tech giants

Masa: Cabotage exemption removal doesn't block business for tech giants

Malaysian companies can bring the cable ships and technology back home to assist and boost the local industry, local shipowners panel says.