Archive - 28 November 2020

Kulim Hospital emergency screening tents hit by flash flood

Kulim Hospital emergency screening tents hit by flash flood

The screening tents for Covid-19 had been set up at the emergency ward's parking lot.

Jasa allocation cut proof of sincerity in budget negotiations - Zafrul

Jasa allocation cut proof of sincerity in budget negotiations - Zafrul

Opposition and Umno MPs both say that funding for Jasa is not necessary.

EPF to announce I-Sinar details on Wednesday, says finance minister

EPF to announce I-Sinar details on Wednesday, says finance minister

There has been confusion over who will be allowed to withdraw from their Account 1.

Bersatu chairperson's post abolished

Bersatu chairperson's post abolished

It was the most powerful party position prior to Dr M's resignation.

Covid-19 outbreak at USM Hospital, operations disrupted, two units closed

Covid-19 outbreak at USM Hospital, operations disrupted, two units closed

Some patients are being redirected to a nearby govt hospital in Kota Bharu.

Covid-19 screening for foreign workers to begin Dec 1: Saravanan

Covid-19 screening for foreign workers to begin Dec 1: Saravanan

It will done by Socso in collaboration with private clinics and hospitals, says the minister.

Windfall tax will send wrong signal to investors, says Zafrul

Windfall tax will send wrong signal to investors, says Zafrul

Name me one country in this region that has imposed a windfall tax, asks the finance minister.

Perak govt channels RM50,000 to all state reps for flood aid

Perak govt channels RM50,000 to all state reps for flood aid

The total allocation comes to RM2.95 million

Covid-19 (Nov 28): 1,315 new cases, 457 in the Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Nov 28): 1,315 new cases, 457 in the Klang Valley

UPDATED 7.27PM | Selangor has 266 new cases, Kuala Lumpur 191. Perak infections also surged.

Panther attack: NS Perhilitan advises villagers not to leave livestock roaming

Panther attack: NS Perhilitan advises villagers not to leave livestock roaming

The public is urged to contact Perhilitan if they have any information on the animal's whereabouts.
COMMENT | Health before wealth - the way forward

COMMENT | Health before wealth - the way forward

Do the right thing; put welfare and health of workers first; illness does not discriminate, everyone is a potential victim.
State speaker greenlights 'confidence motion' on Perak MB

State speaker greenlights 'confidence motion' on Perak MB

Motion was submitted by BN lawmaker claiming Faizal Azumu has enough support.

Muhyiddin set on PN for GE15 regardless of 'thorns' in his path

Muhyiddin set on PN for GE15 regardless of 'thorns' in his path

Prime minister also announces Bersatu decided to use Perikatan Nasional logo in next general election.

Cancelling loan guarantee for Penang LRT is political vendetta - DAP MP

Cancelling loan guarantee for Penang LRT is political vendetta - DAP MP

'A disappointing, despicable act of political vendetta against the people of Penang' - Steven Sim.

LETTER | Awaiting details on permanent posts for healthcare contract workers

LETTER | Awaiting details on permanent posts for healthcare contract workers

Malaysian Medical Association hopes Health Ministry will provide clarity on selection criteria.

MPs confirm Anwar's resignation offer if he fails in Putrajaya gambit

MPs confirm Anwar's resignation offer if he fails in Putrajaya gambit

This was communicated to Harapan MPs verbally after the bungled vote, says one PKR MP.
Wan Fayhsal confident Bersatu, allies can win two-thirds majority in GE15

Wan Fayhsal confident Bersatu, allies can win two-thirds majority in GE15

Bersatu is also committed to uniting society under Yang di-Pertuan Agong, says Youth chief.

ADUN SPEAKS | How to move forward given Budget 2021 imbroglio?

ADUN SPEAKS | How to move forward given Budget 2021 imbroglio?

'Anwar allowed the backdoor govt a little window to legitimise itself.'

Budget 2021 shouldn't just look good on paper - analysts

Budget 2021 shouldn't just look good on paper - analysts

Economic analysts call for regular reports on aid disbursal to the people.

COMMENT | Sim Kwang Yang: A rare principled Malaysian politician

COMMENT | Sim Kwang Yang: A rare principled Malaysian politician

May his writings inspire young Malaysians to examine their lives, the life of the nation and life on planet Earth.

Putrajaya withdraws guarantee to finance Penang LRT

Putrajaya withdraws guarantee to finance Penang LRT

Federal govt not going to provide a guarantee for RM2.04b loan application by state govt.

Interfaith group wants liquor sales to be regulated instead of a ban

Interfaith group wants liquor sales to be regulated instead of a ban

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism says ban unconstitutional.

YOURSAY | Anwar under pressure to deliver, or make way for younger leaders

YOURSAY | Anwar under pressure to deliver, or make way for younger leaders

‘Let truth be the judge. Honestly, Anwar does not have the numbers…’
UPDATED 5.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 28)

UPDATED 5.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 28)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Search for internet: From tree-top to broken bones

Search for internet: From tree-top to broken bones

It had to take a collapsed bridge, children with broken bones to remind govt about internet woes in Sabah.

As some turn against Anwar, Mat Sabu says he'll remain steadfast

As some turn against Anwar, Mat Sabu says he'll remain steadfast

Amanah president says he also won't attack ex-prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
'Did Malaysia choose Covid-19 vaccine with higher storage cost?'

'Did Malaysia choose Covid-19 vaccine with higher storage cost?'

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine requires storage at -70 Celcius.

Airbus re-sells six unwanted jets built for AirAsia

Airbus re-sells six unwanted jets built for AirAsia

Unwanted jets have become an emblem of pandemic-induced problems in the aerospace industry.
How a M'sian family opened up their home to young refugees

How a M'sian family opened up their home to young refugees

When Zurina heard of a young suicidal refugee who was on his own, she told her husband 'Go get him.'

M’sia inks two vaccine supply deals, and other news you may have missed

M’sia inks two vaccine supply deals, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Unfair to make Anwar shoulder all burden - PKR rep tells DAP Youth

Unfair to make Anwar shoulder all burden - PKR rep tells DAP Youth

UPDATED 10:15AM | On Thursday, Anwar raised eyebrows when he instructed opposition MPs not to go for a bloc vote.

COMMENT | Buying into the fallacy of racial hierarchy

COMMENT | Buying into the fallacy of racial hierarchy

The media have consistently framed Asians as outliers since the first wave of “boat people” arrived in Darwin in 1976 after the Vietnam War.
Statement on Anwar offering resignation is fake

Statement on Anwar offering resignation is fake

In the falsified statement carrying Anwar’s letterhead, Anwar supposedly admitted a mistake has been made.