Archive - 25 November 2020

Help depressed family members, friends via tele-counselling line - Rina

Help depressed family members, friends via tele-counselling line - Rina

This can help prevent suicides as cases have risen since the start of MCO in March, minister says.

Another GOF personnel shot at Thai border, lightly injured

Another GOF personnel shot at Thai border, lightly injured

The police officer is believed to have been shot with an air rifle while on patrol.

Mahathir open to cooperate with Muhyiddin despite objecting Budget 2021

Mahathir open to cooperate with Muhyiddin despite objecting Budget 2021

UPDATED 11.30PM | Ex-PM says there is a way for him to reconcile with Muhyiddin but did not reveal details.

Zahid meets Zafrul over BN's budget demands ahead of vote

Zahid meets Zafrul over BN's budget demands ahead of vote

They discussed EPF Account 1 withdrawals, loan moratorium extension, says Umno Youth chief.

EU seeks to bypass patents in emergency measures to boost drugs access

EU seeks to bypass patents in emergency measures to boost drugs access

The possible moves are meant to tackle chronic shortages of medicines in the bloc.

Margma urges members to upscale association's preventive ordinance

Margma urges members to upscale association's preventive ordinance

It says strict adherence to Covid-19 SOP must be enhanced by constant monitoring of workers in factories, dorms.

70pct target for Covid-19 vaccination will focus on adults - KJ

70pct target for Covid-19 vaccination will focus on adults - KJ

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this is so the country can reach the herd immunity threshold.

Police officers in border shootout promoted to sergeant

Police officers in border shootout promoted to sergeant

This is for the incredible courage they showed in the face of danger, says IGP.

AGC to represent Thomas in committal proceeding filed by firefighter's father

AGC to represent Thomas in committal proceeding filed by firefighter's father

This is after Mohd Kassim sent a representation to get the AGC's latest stance on the matter.

Bukit Aman to launch anti-corruption action plan on Nov 26

Bukit Aman to launch anti-corruption action plan on Nov 26

It will be a blueprint in combating corruption in the police force for the next four years until 2024.

Health Ministry urges MPs to 'vote wisely' on Budget 2021

Health Ministry urges MPs to 'vote wisely' on Budget 2021

Health DG hopes it will be done for the good of the people and country in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

'Sabah travel restrictions loosened due to lower Covid-19 positive rate'

'Sabah travel restrictions loosened due to lower Covid-19 positive rate'

COVID-19 | Health DG also lists four categories of people travelling from Sabah and if they need to quarantine.

Top Glove expects demand to increase on positive vaccine results

Top Glove expects demand to increase on positive vaccine results

'The world needs to produce 7b vaccines and will need 7b pairs of gloves,' says its executive chairperson.

27 Top Glove factories in Meru shut so far, one more to go

27 Top Glove factories in Meru shut so far, one more to go

The company has also been ordered to test 2,263 of its workers living outside EMCO area.

Dr M & Co will not back PN's Budget 2021

Dr M & Co will not back PN's Budget 2021

Ex-premier says govt more interested in political survival than rakyat's interests.

No community infection in Teratai cluster, says Health DG

No community infection in Teratai cluster, says Health DG

UPDATED 7.58PM | COVID-19 | So far, the infection is among workers and their close contacts, he says.

Anwar protests after speaker stops debate on Zuraida's RM8.6m initiative

Anwar protests after speaker stops debate on Zuraida's RM8.6m initiative

Despite sounding similar, Zuraida says Penggerak NGO and her ministry's initiative are different things.

Top Glove expects its Klang factories to reopen in two weeks

Top Glove expects its Klang factories to reopen in two weeks

It says this in reference to other premises which closed after staff were infected and reopened in that time.

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 970 new cases, mostly from Negeri Sembilan

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 970 new cases, mostly from Negeri Sembilan

UPDATED 7.40PM | Four new deaths are reported in Penang, Labuan and Sabah.

EMCO zones announced in Kulim and Tuaran, 24,000 residents affected

EMCO zones announced in Kulim and Tuaran, 24,000 residents affected

COVID-19 | The order will take effect for 14 days from Nov 27 to Dec 10.

Labour Dept sources: Migrant workers influx due to special approval 'brokers'

Labour Dept sources: Migrant workers influx due to special approval 'brokers'

Senior politicians among middlepersons who lobbied for special approvals.

Top Glove puzzled by minister's remark on 'terrible condition' of its hostels

Top Glove puzzled by minister's remark on 'terrible condition' of its hostels

All seemed to be good when Saravanan visited us two to three months ago, says its executive chairperson.

NRD DG needs show cause in contempt bid over Mykad, birth cert refusal: lawyer

NRD DG needs show cause in contempt bid over Mykad, birth cert refusal: lawyer

The DG allegedly did not comply with an Appeals Court order that he grant the documents to a sibling pair.

HR Ministry to enforce minimum housing standards in workers’ dorms tomorrow

HR Ministry to enforce minimum housing standards in workers’ dorms tomorrow

UPDATED 8.04PM | Employers who fail to provide proper housing can incur a fine of up to RM50,000 per worker.

Only RM4 million reduction in UiTM funds, says Noraini

Only RM4 million reduction in UiTM funds, says Noraini

For 2021, university's allocation is divided into two - management and hospital, says minister.

LETTER | Many tourism businesses, jobs obliterated by pandemic

LETTER | Many tourism businesses, jobs obliterated by pandemic

LETTER | To say that they can survive during these hard times is like rubbing salt into the wound.

IGP: Two more Thais nabbed over border shootout

IGP: Two more Thais nabbed over border shootout

This brings to eight the number of Thai nationals nabbed for the fatal shootout.
Govt behind schedule, but Budget 2021 vote tomorrow still possible

Govt behind schedule, but Budget 2021 vote tomorrow still possible

Parliament can be extended a few hours to get the budget vote done tomorrow.

71pct of M'sians believe govt corruption a major problem: Survey

71pct of M'sians believe govt corruption a major problem: Survey

Parliament, police and govt officials are perceived to be the three most corrupt.

‘Slain GOF personnel was carrying out intelligence, not wearing bulletproof vest’

‘Slain GOF personnel was carrying out intelligence, not wearing bulletproof vest’

Personnel involved in intelligence work were also not supplied with heavy weapons to hide their identities, says deputy IGP.
Terengganu budget down 25pct

Terengganu budget down 25pct

TERENGGANU DUN | The state legislative assembly unanimously passes its RM1.375 billion budget for 2021.
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Ninth straight month of deflation

Ninth straight month of deflation

The CPI for the period of January to October 2020 decreased one percent compared to the same period last year.

Queen: Families should stick together to break Covid-19 chain

Queen: Families should stick together to break Covid-19 chain

Tunku Azizah also reminds all parties to always abide by the SOPs set by the authorities.
Saifuddin: Jasa rebranded, RM85.5m budget reduced but unspecified

Saifuddin: Jasa rebranded, RM85.5m budget reduced but unspecified

UPDATED 3.18PM | Now known as J-KOM, the minister assures it will not be a propaganda unit like its predecessor.

KJ explains science behind vaccinating only 70pct of population

KJ explains science behind vaccinating only 70pct of population

PARLIAMENT | We will ensure that not a single Malaysian will be a lab rat, assures the minister.

Dutch model’s family sues M’sian police over her death

Dutch model’s family sues M’sian police over her death

The plaintiff claims negligence in the probe into Ivana Smit's case.

COMMENT | The case for windfall taxes

COMMENT | The case for windfall taxes

COMMENT | To quote Andrew Leigh, 'taxing luck is fairer than taxing hard work'.

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MP wants Kitingan disciplined for 'breaching' quarantine

MP wants Kitingan disciplined for 'breaching' quarantine

PARLIAMENT | Sabah lawmaker Chan Foong Hin says this is in violation of an order.

Nufam: Sort out MAS mismanagement before pumping in more money

Nufam: Sort out MAS mismanagement before pumping in more money

Union says top management who led airlines into crisis shouldn't be in charge of recovery.

COMMENT | Addressing ‘anti-vaxxer’ concerns important for nationwide vaccination

COMMENT | Addressing ‘anti-vaxxer’ concerns important for nationwide vaccination

COMMENT | Do aluminium ‘nanoparticles’ in vaccines cross the blood-brain barrier and harm brain cells?

China says Brazil president's son hurts relationship with comments critical of Huawei

China says Brazil president's son hurts relationship with comments critical of Huawei

The rift was the latest chapter in a battle over US claims that China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is a security threat.
Durio is initiating "One for One" Mask Relief Campaign to raise more masks for MERCY Malaysia

Durio is initiating "One for One" Mask Relief Campaign to raise more masks for MERCY Malaysia

Encouraging the whole nation to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Durio is organizing a "One for One” Buy a Box and Donate a Box Mask Relief Campaign to raise more masks for NGO MERCY Malaysia from now till 31st December 2020.

LETTER | Eating meat brings misery and destroys health

LETTER | Eating meat brings misery and destroys health

Many consumers do not see the magnitude of the environmental impact caused by their meat consumption.

US congratulates Malaysia for successfully hosting Apec summit

US congratulates Malaysia for successfully hosting Apec summit

The message was conveyed to Muhyiddin by US Ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir who paid a courtesy call on him.
Jan 12 next year hearing of legal action over khat for vernacular schools

Jan 12 next year hearing of legal action over khat for vernacular schools

It's to hear the application for leave to commence judicial review against the Education Ministry’s decision.
China minister to meet Suga, first high-level contact with Japan's new PM

China minister to meet Suga, first high-level contact with Japan's new PM

The two nations agree to resume coronavirus-hit business travel and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea.

COMMENT | Budget 2021 on bumiputera allocations: Less heat, more light

COMMENT | Budget 2021 on bumiputera allocations: Less heat, more light

As widely reported, bumiputera-targeted programmes stand to receive RM11.1b, dwarfing the RM530m or so for non-bumiputera causes.
UPDATED 5.57PM |  List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 25)

UPDATED 5.57PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 25)

Below are the verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

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Minister finds Top Glove hostels in terrible condition, vows action

Minister finds Top Glove hostels in terrible condition, vows action

It is reported that Human Resources Minister M Saravanan visited the accommodations a few days ago.

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‘We’re drowning’: Covid cases flood hospitals in America’s heartland

‘We’re drowning’: Covid cases flood hospitals in America’s heartland

After pounding big US cities, Covid-19 now has engulfed rural and small-town America.

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Tit-for-tat: Pakistan gives UN terrorism dossier on India

Tit-for-tat: Pakistan gives UN terrorism dossier on India

This comes a day after India submitted one on Pakistan.
MP SPEAKS | Grim record as Malaysia overtakes Singapore in Covid-19 case count

MP SPEAKS | Grim record as Malaysia overtakes Singapore in Covid-19 case count

Malaysia is now ranked 83rd in the world among countries with the biggest cumulative total of 58,847 Covid-19 cases.

Most job losses at factories, accommodation and F&B sectors - Saravanan

Most job losses at factories, accommodation and F&B sectors - Saravanan

Human resource minister says 737,500 people have been unemployed as of September.

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No sign of illegal logging activities in Lenggor forest reserve - police

No sign of illegal logging activities in Lenggor forest reserve - police

There were only old logs and no sign of illegal logging activities, says Johor police chief.
To spend or not to spend: MPs' dilemma under lopsided allocation system

To spend or not to spend: MPs' dilemma under lopsided allocation system

In the eyes of some Malaysians, their MPs are supposed to be a 'superhero'...

Act on death, rape threats against Umany members, police told

Act on death, rape threats against Umany members, police told

Fifty-four groups have called on the cops to act on the threats - or be seen as being complicit in criminal actions against Umany.

Malaysiakini joins regional project for in-depth reporting on energy, environment

Malaysiakini joins regional project for in-depth reporting on energy, environment

The project involving leading newsrooms in Asia is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

'America is back,' Biden says, as he dumps Trump's foreign policy approach

'America is back,' Biden says, as he dumps Trump's foreign policy approach

The US will be ready to lead again on the global stage, the president-elect declares in his pledge to work together with America's allies.

YOURSAY | MCO does not help the economy, but SOP does

YOURSAY | MCO does not help the economy, but SOP does

‘Only by adhering to the SOP can we save lives and the economy.’
YOURSAY | Beyond MCO, we need ubiquitous testing and contact tracing

YOURSAY | Beyond MCO, we need ubiquitous testing and contact tracing

‘It is not a black-and-white choice between lockdown and no lockdown.’
Senoi Praaq: Elite Orang Asli police unit with a proud record of service

Senoi Praaq: Elite Orang Asli police unit with a proud record of service

Their prowess, agility and efficiency in forest knowledge have made members of the community an ideal choice for the General Operations Force.

COMMENT | Tertiary legal institutions should enhance legal training quality

COMMENT | Tertiary legal institutions should enhance legal training quality

'Law students must receive the necessary practical training even before entering into the legal profession, so that they can thrive.'

New formula gives govt, Chinese schools big boosts in Budget 2021

New formula gives govt, Chinese schools big boosts in Budget 2021

All other school types see cuts - especially boarding, conforming and religious schools.

National Service cost could fund scholarships instead - Syed Saddiq

National Service cost could fund scholarships instead - Syed Saddiq

Muar MP says Harapan had terminated the programme because of its excessive cost of RM700 million per year.

Teratai cluster now M'sia's largest ever, and other news you may have missed

Teratai cluster now M'sia's largest ever, and other news you may have missed

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