Archive - 27 November 2020

Bukit Aman detects cops involvement in processing, selling ketum juice

Bukit Aman detects cops involvement in processing, selling ketum juice

All personnel involved will be suspended or terminated if found guilty.
'Anwar should apologise over misjudgement on budget bloc voting'

'Anwar should apologise over misjudgement on budget bloc voting'

DAP Youth secretary says DAP should consider severing ties with PKR and disbanding Harapan if Anwar fails to do so.

Malaysia-Singapore border opening delayed due to spike in Covid-19 cases

Malaysia-Singapore border opening delayed due to spike in Covid-19 cases

Johor MB says the increase in the number of positive cases involved several districts in the state..

Companies self-harm with poor workers’ living conditions - Health DG

Companies self-harm with poor workers’ living conditions - Health DG

Staff welfare at Top Glove has come under scrutiny after dorms became the epicentre of a Covid-19 outbreak.

Covid-19: Travellers from Sabah to Kelantan must undergo second swab test

Covid-19: Travellers from Sabah to Kelantan must undergo second swab test

They must also undergo a five-day compulsory quarantine.
Health DG assures only safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines will be used

Health DG assures only safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines will be used

UPDATED 10.12PM | As for ultra-cold conditions needed for Pfizer vaccine, Dr Noor Hisham says govt has logistics covered.

Jabil Penang's plant operation temporarily suspended

Jabil Penang's plant operation temporarily suspended

COVID-19 | This comes after a Covid-19 assessment by the Ministry of Health at the manufacturing solutions provider's premises.

'Abolition of chair's post to be discussed at Bersatu general assembly'

'Abolition of chair's post to be discussed at Bersatu general assembly'

It is because we don’t want to have two captains on our ship, says Supreme Leadership Council member.
Compulsory Covid-19 test on migrant workers to kick off next month

Compulsory Covid-19 test on migrant workers to kick off next month

UPDATED 8.45PM | It will be carried out in stages on targeted groups in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Labuan.

EC to decide on proclamation of emergency in Gerik, Bugaya - Ismail Sabri

EC to decide on proclamation of emergency in Gerik, Bugaya - Ismail Sabri

Putrajaya will not interfere in the electorate matter, the senior minister (Security Cluster) adds.

Budget concessions shows PN's desperation - Anwar

Budget concessions shows PN's desperation - Anwar

PKR chief also says there's still time to take 'strong stance' on budget bill.

Covid-19 (Nov 27): 1,109 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 27): 1,109 new cases, 2 deaths

UPDATED 6.57PM | New cases were reported in every state except for Perlis, Terengganu, Malacca and Sarawak.

Music, Quran teachers allowed to conduct one-to-one classes, from tomorrow

Music, Quran teachers allowed to conduct one-to-one classes, from tomorrow

UPDATED 7.36PM | This decision was made by the NSC today following appeals from music teachers, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Feb 22 hearing for 'Superman' Hew's challenge against comic book ban

Feb 22 hearing for 'Superman' Hew's challenge against comic book ban

He also seeks a court order to compel the Home Ministry to return all seized copies of the book.
Government to launch a campaign to fight vaccine misinformation

Government to launch a campaign to fight vaccine misinformation

This will be carried out through the media and health education initiatives such as talks and seminars, the prime minister says.

Tok Pa: No decision on KL-S'pore rail project yet

Tok Pa: No decision on KL-S'pore rail project yet

This comes after reports that the rail line project will end in Johor Bahru, scrapping S'pore's portion.

Mistake to abandon budget bloc vote even if 'Umno' had cold feet - Syed Saddiq

Mistake to abandon budget bloc vote even if 'Umno' had cold feet - Syed Saddiq

Muar MP also apologises for lack of action, blames last minute confusion.
Letting budget pass a disappointment to many - Izzah, Akmal, Hassan

Letting budget pass a disappointment to many - Izzah, Akmal, Hassan

UPDATED 5.29PM | They said they were ready to vote, but were told to stand down.

Malaysia inks deals for Covid-19 vaccines for 30pct of the population

Malaysia inks deals for Covid-19 vaccines for 30pct of the population

COVID-19 | No plan to make immunisation compulsory, but the vaccines will be available to Malaysians for free, says PM Muhyiddin Yassin.

Malaysia’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial to begin next month

Malaysia’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial to begin next month

It will involve 3,000 participants and will assess the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in development, says PM.

Migrant amnesty exercise attracts over 100 employers since launch

Migrant amnesty exercise attracts over 100 employers since launch

Monitoring is conducted from time to time to ensure the implementation will not be exploited, says HR Ministry.
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Sime Darby Plantation’s Oil Palm Genome Research Available on Open-access Journal in Support of a Deforestation-Free Industry

Sime Darby Plantation’s Oil Palm Genome Research Available on Open-access Journal in Support of a Deforestation-Free Industry

Over a decade of research by its R&D team has led to the development of the Company’s latest higher yielding seeds, the GenomeSelect™, recognised by the Edison Award 2017 (Energy and Sustainable Category).

LETTER | Budget vote - what exactly is going on?

LETTER | Budget vote - what exactly is going on?

LETTER | First of all, does the opposition have the numbers to accept or reject the budget?

LETTER | Appreciate the sacrifices of our frontliners

LETTER | Appreciate the sacrifices of our frontliners

LETTER | While some can be with loved ones, there are others, who are not so fortunate.

Batu Sapi polls will be held after emergency period ends - EC

Batu Sapi polls will be held after emergency period ends - EC

It will be held within 60 days, says commission chairperson Abdul Ghani Salleh.

Business prospects forecast to improve in Q4 but remain pessimistic - DOSM

Business prospects forecast to improve in Q4 but remain pessimistic - DOSM

The statistics are based on the Business Tendency Survey conducted on a quarterly basis.

Anwar potential witness in assault suit against aide

Anwar potential witness in assault suit against aide

The suit is over an alleged assaut on Yusoff Rawther by Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, Anwar's political aide.

COMMENT | Why must parliamentarians vote in the House?

COMMENT | Why must parliamentarians vote in the House?

Because what happens in Parliament is bigger than the opposition leader's quest for power.

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Top Glove confirms Ipoh workers' hostel raid, vows improvements

Top Glove confirms Ipoh workers' hostel raid, vows improvements

Labour Dept found hostels to be unsanitary and overcrowded, in breach of minimum standards.

MP SPEAKS | Storm of protest over Budget 2021 vote most welcome

MP SPEAKS | Storm of protest over Budget 2021 vote most welcome

MP SPEAKS | It is the surest sign that the quest for a New Malaysia is still very much alive

COMMENT | Opposition better not be using budget vote for personal gain

COMMENT | Opposition better not be using budget vote for personal gain

The opposition says it will now scrutinise the budget in third reading, but what really is the plan?

Jan 26 hearing of travel bill suit against Azmin

Jan 26 hearing of travel bill suit against Azmin

The lawsuit also involves one of the minister's children, Farah Syazliyana.

Double by-election on Jan 16 for Bugaya, Gerik

Double by-election on Jan 16 for Bugaya, Gerik

UPDATED 12.50PM | Nominations will be held on Jan 4, followed by 12 days of campaigning.

COMMENT | Death by algorithm?

COMMENT | Death by algorithm?

COMMENT | If not everyone can survive, who has to die?

Opposition should reject 'unfair' budget, win or lose - Baru Bian

Opposition should reject 'unfair' budget, win or lose - Baru Bian

Selangau MP one of 13 who stood up for a failed bloc vote attempt.

Unmoved by promised budget cut, MP submits motion to slash all Jasa funds

Unmoved by promised budget cut, MP submits motion to slash all Jasa funds

Wilfred Madius Tangau says he wants the agency, under whatever name, to be abolished completely.

Economists: Why let 8m tap EPF when govt can afford cash assistance?

Economists: Why let 8m tap EPF when govt can afford cash assistance?

Instead of lump sum EPF withdrawal, they say PN could have spent more to help struggling households.

COMMENT | Budget vote - betrayed by Anwar and Harapan MPs

COMMENT | Budget vote - betrayed by Anwar and Harapan MPs

How will they respond to their constituents for not rejecting the budget?
ADUN SPEAKS | Will Budget 2021 ever be defeated?

ADUN SPEAKS | Will Budget 2021 ever be defeated?

By restraining opposition MPs against a bloc vote, Anwar Ibrahim might have sent the wrong political signal.

Jobs In The New Normal: Picking up the pieces and moving forward

Jobs In The New Normal: Picking up the pieces and moving forward

By Dr. Sumitra Nair, VP, Digital Talent Development, MDEC
Britain to curb Google, Facebook with tougher competition rules

Britain to curb Google, Facebook with tougher competition rules

This will prevent tech giants from using their dominance to push out smaller firms, disadvantage consumers.

CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of Covid-19 vaccine

CEO says AstraZeneca likely to run new global trial of Covid-19 vaccine

COVID-19 | A fresh study may be launched to assess the efficacy of its vaccine, says its CEO.

COMMENT | It’s the police culture, Mr IGP

COMMENT | It’s the police culture, Mr IGP

Corruption is deeply embedded. It is a scourge that just refuses to go away.
COMMENT | Sim Kwang Yang – the philosopher MP

COMMENT | Sim Kwang Yang – the philosopher MP

SKY had a degree in philosophy and could have gone on to be a contemplative academic.
Lone Passage: Tracing the solo journeys of child refugees to Malaysia

Lone Passage: Tracing the solo journeys of child refugees to Malaysia

More than 800 child refugees and asylum seekers travel to Malaysia on their own. These are their stories.
Questions over AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine data risk delaying approval

Questions over AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine data risk delaying approval

COVID-19 | Scientists raise doubts about robustness of vaccine test results that show it to be 90pct effective.

YOURSAY | Kudos to general for gumption to question liquor sale ban

YOURSAY | Kudos to general for gumption to question liquor sale ban

‘I appreciate former armed forces chief General (Rtd) Hashim Mohd Ali’s remarks.’
Loke apologises to unhappy party members, supporters over budget incident

Loke apologises to unhappy party members, supporters over budget incident

Seremban MP takes responsibility for not issuing an instruction to DAP lawmakers to push for bloc voting.

YOURSAY | Rakyat to be saved by ‘own money’ in Budget 2021

YOURSAY | Rakyat to be saved by ‘own money’ in Budget 2021

'Where is EPF going to get the cash flow? Borrow from the government?'
Budget passes second reading and other news you may have missed

Budget passes second reading and other news you may have missed

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

Concern as operations continue at Top Glove's Meru factories

Concern as operations continue at Top Glove's Meru factories

Busloads of workers enter and leave the facilities, despite thousands of Covid-19 cases recorded.

Cabinet to discuss proposal to reduce highway toll rates

Cabinet to discuss proposal to reduce highway toll rates

Govt and highway concessionaires studying initiatives, methods that could be considered, says minister.

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 27)

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 27)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.