Archive - 30 November 2020

Wife of Bangsar burglary victim recognises suspect - KL police chief

Wife of Bangsar burglary victim recognises suspect - KL police chief

This helped police in arresting the suspect who was believed to have broken into another home after the crime.

College student claims preacher outraged her modesty

College student claims preacher outraged her modesty

Suspect allegedly invited the woman to his house to teach her marketing when the incident occurred.

Sabah Covid-19 daily testing capacity will increase to 3,150

Sabah Covid-19 daily testing capacity will increase to 3,150

This will be possible with the completion of two testing labs soon, says state minister.

Factbox: Moderna's mRNA coronavirus vaccine

Factbox: Moderna's mRNA coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 | US drugmaker says its vaccine is 94.1pct effective.

Moderna seeks emergency authorisation after Covid-19 vaccine 94.1pct effective

Moderna seeks emergency authorisation after Covid-19 vaccine 94.1pct effective

COVID-19 | It also reports a 100pct success rate in preventing severe cases.

CMCO: Taiping zoo expects to suffer over RM500k in losses

CMCO: Taiping zoo expects to suffer over RM500k in losses

This is due to the decline of up to 95pct in ticket sales, says Taiping Municipal Council president.

Pharmaniaga geared up for Covid-19 distribution

Pharmaniaga geared up for Covid-19 distribution

COVID-19 | It has set up a task force for the purpose, says it will comply with vaccine temperature requirements.

Suspect in boy throwing case may have mental problems - police

Suspect in boy throwing case may have mental problems - police

This is as the man was found to be taking mental health-related drugs.

Ku Li snubs bloc vote to protest legitimacy of Muhyiddin's govt

Ku Li snubs bloc vote to protest legitimacy of Muhyiddin's govt

The Umno MP will continue to do so until a no-confidence motion is tabled, says his aide.

Azmin covets PM post too, claims Dr M

Azmin covets PM post too, claims Dr M

'That is why he aligned himself with Muhyiddin,' says ex-PM after Azmin accused him of conceiving PN.

LETTER | Suaram condemns the assassination of the Iranian scientist

LETTER | Suaram condemns the assassination of the Iranian scientist

The killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is cowardly terrorism. Action must be taken against the state responsible.

Govt issues requirements for mandatory Covid-19 tests on migrant workers

Govt issues requirements for mandatory Covid-19 tests on migrant workers

UPDATED 9.10PM | COVID-19 | Employers have to prepare two types of quarantine centres for Covid-19 positive migrant workers.

First vaccine report of last-stage trial likely next week: Health DG

First vaccine report of last-stage trial likely next week: Health DG

COVID-19 | Govt is engaged with 10 of 12 companies developing vaccines to negotiate procurement.

Factories' proposal to let quarantined workers work in 'green bubbles' rejected

Factories' proposal to let quarantined workers work in 'green bubbles' rejected

UPDATED 8.15PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry says it will not allow it as it does not want a repeat of Sivagangga cluster.

Two Ipoh areas locked down after infection of factory workers

Two Ipoh areas locked down after infection of factory workers

UPDATED 9.40PM | COVID-19 | Zone A of Taman Klebang Jaya and Taman Pinji Mewah have been put under EMCO.

Disgruntled with Anwar, Warisan MPs send 'signal' with bloc vote absence

Disgruntled with Anwar, Warisan MPs send 'signal' with bloc vote absence

Tired of infighting and last-minute notices, Labuan MP Rozman Isli says opposition needs a fresh captain.

Covid-19 (Nov 30): 1,212 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 30): 1,212 new cases, 3 deaths

UPDATED 7.19PM | The number of active cases is slowly inching towards the 10,000 mark.

KLIA uses the latest UV sterilisation technology in toilets

KLIA uses the latest UV sterilisation technology in toilets

COVID-19 | MAHB says the low travel period has enabled the fast installation of the automated device.

EMCO at Top Glove's workers' dormitory in Klang extended

EMCO at Top Glove's workers' dormitory in Klang extended

UPDATED 9.25PM | It will be extended for another two weeks until Dec 14, says Ismail Sabri.

Gardenia to raise prices of some products tomorrow

Gardenia to raise prices of some products tomorrow

Price revision due to increase in cost of ingredients, says bread company.

GE15 after end of Covid-19 apt decision - Mohamad Hasan

GE15 after end of Covid-19 apt decision - Mohamad Hasan

Umno deputy president says with govt's slim majority always in spotlight, it is right to get rakyat's mandate.

Govt to consider emergency if Gerik, Bugaya face Covid-19 risks

Govt to consider emergency if Gerik, Bugaya face Covid-19 risks

PARLIAMENT | Decision will be made after referring the matter to Health Ministry, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

Bangsar burglary: Residents' association sought DBKL approval for guards 5 years ago

Bangsar burglary: Residents' association sought DBKL approval for guards 5 years ago

Residents' association from nearby Bangsar Park also says it had appealed for permission to instal CCTVs.

MP SPEAKS | Ultra-cold freezers available to store Pfizer vaccine

MP SPEAKS | Ultra-cold freezers available to store Pfizer vaccine

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine will not alter human DNA as claimed by an assemblyperson.

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Govt can earn up to RM500m palm oil windfall profit levy in 2021 - MPOB

Govt can earn up to RM500m palm oil windfall profit levy in 2021 - MPOB

The windfall profit levy for this year is expected to be RM348 million.

MAHB incurs RM319.7m loss in Q3 as revenue falls 71pct

MAHB incurs RM319.7m loss in Q3 as revenue falls 71pct

In a filing with Bursa, it says Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar operations recorded a decrease in revenue.

No 'political contract staff' appointed with RM200m PMO emolument budget - minister

No 'political contract staff' appointed with RM200m PMO emolument budget - minister

PARLIAMENT | Redzuan says Anwar cited wrong figure on the increase in contract staff emolument.

Number of marriages declined, divorces increased in 2019

Number of marriages declined, divorces increased in 2019

Statistics show the oldest groom and bride were recorded at 93 and 86 years old last year.
Mat Sabu sues Selangor PAS leader, Harakahdaily

Mat Sabu sues Selangor PAS leader, Harakahdaily

Defamation suit over an online article that touched on Husam Musa's resignation.

Singapore experts studying effect of Covid-19 on unborn babies

Singapore experts studying effect of Covid-19 on unborn babies

Study will add to international efforts to understand infection transmission during pregnancy.

Govt tables Covid-19 financing bill amendment for first reading

Govt tables Covid-19 financing bill amendment for first reading

PARLIAMENT | Amount for programmes and aid to reduce impact of Covid-19 pandemic to increase to RM65 billon from RM45 billion.

Biden identifies more administration officials, Trump vows continued election fight

Biden identifies more administration officials, Trump vows continued election fight

Trump maintains unsubstantiated allegations of widespread electoral fraud, both in a Fox News interview and on Twitter.

Budget 2021: Decisive victory for PN in first two bloc votes

Budget 2021: Decisive victory for PN in first two bloc votes

PARLIAMENT | There are notable absentees on both sides of the divide.

Two MPs call for removal of windfall tax from oil palm sector

Two MPs call for removal of windfall tax from oil palm sector

Kota Kinabalu MP says smallholders are digging into their cash reserves to sustain their business.

Covid-19: N Sembilan unemployment rate rises to 3.6pct

Covid-19: N Sembilan unemployment rate rises to 3.6pct

Unemployed individuals in the state now numbers 35,000.

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Flood situation improves in several states

Flood situation improves in several states

About 260 evacuees are still in relief centres as their homes are flooded.

Nearly 1,000 arrested for suspected involvement in Macau scam

Nearly 1,000 arrested for suspected involvement in Macau scam

Deputy home minister says the arrests from Jan 1 to Oct 31 involved 912 locals and 81 foreigners.
RM2.8m spent to treat 9,222 smokers last year - health minister

RM2.8m spent to treat 9,222 smokers last year - health minister

More spent to treat fewer smokers due to hike in drug prices, says Adham.

COMMENT | Unravelling submarine cables: The highways of the 21st century

COMMENT | Unravelling submarine cables: The highways of the 21st century

Over 95pct of world’s voice and data traffic rely on undersea cable networks.

Anwar queries hike for 'political contract staff' under PM's Dept

Anwar queries hike for 'political contract staff' under PM's Dept

UPDATED 4.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Money can be used for frontliners, unemployed youths instead, says opposition chief.

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LETTER | Get across safely

LETTER | Get across safely

Spare a moment to reflect on your actions and make our public roads safe.
IGP, 3 others directed to file statement of defence in Indira Gandhi's suit

IGP, 3 others directed to file statement of defence in Indira Gandhi's suit

Indira suing over police purported refusal to locate ex-husband who absconded with daughter.

Kelantan father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill

Kelantan father sets up daughter's 'classroom' in tent atop hill

This is due to the poor internet and telecommunications coverage in their village.

Federal Court to hear Malaysiakini's appeal in RAGM suit tomorrow

Federal Court to hear Malaysiakini's appeal in RAGM suit tomorrow

The hearing will be conducted online due to the ongoing conditional MCO.

Bar’s sexual misconduct mechanism faulty, can’t hold inquiries

Bar’s sexual misconduct mechanism faulty, can’t hold inquiries

Mechanism came into force over a decade ago but now faces legal hurdle.

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UN body sounds alarm over human rights violation in West Papua

UN body sounds alarm over human rights violation in West Papua

Further violence is feared during the Dec 1 anniversary of the raising of West Papua flag.
COMMENT | Addressing the 'address' problem in postal voting

COMMENT | Addressing the 'address' problem in postal voting

The problem of voters with incomplete address will hamper efforts to expand postal voting.

MP SPEAKS | Penang LRT loan guarantee small compared to state allocation

MP SPEAKS | Penang LRT loan guarantee small compared to state allocation

'This is merely a loan guarantee with no risk to the federal government'.

LETTER | Does Muhyiddin have absolute prerogative to appoint cabinet?

LETTER | Does Muhyiddin have absolute prerogative to appoint cabinet?

Not in a democracy which upholds the will of the majority as the supreme arbiter of power.
ADUN SPEAKS | It's not just alcohol, but the constitutional rights of non-Muslims

ADUN SPEAKS | It's not just alcohol, but the constitutional rights of non-Muslims

And, what is to stop the DBKL - under its overzealous minister - to go for further measures to curb the rights of non-Muslims?

Argentine authorities seize files from Maradona's doctor

Argentine authorities seize files from Maradona's doctor

'They took the clinical files, says Dr Leopoldo Luque.

Malaysia’s first eBerkat marketplace, a one-stop virtual financial services

Malaysia’s first eBerkat marketplace, a one-stop virtual financial services

  • This collaboration is part of a broader agenda in pursuing the objective of the National Digital Financial Inclusion programme.

Police detain 10 over robbery-murder of ex-Mardi researcher

Police detain 10 over robbery-murder of ex-Mardi researcher

71-year-old was slashed with a parang by burglars who broke into his kitchen window.

COMMENT | Emphasise aid to needy, form integrity committee for budget

COMMENT | Emphasise aid to needy, form integrity committee for budget

Allocations should not identify beneficiaries by race or religion, nor should it support political interests of ruling party.

Twitter suspends Thai royalist account linked to influence campaign

Twitter suspends Thai royalist account linked to influence campaign

Documents reviewed by Reuters showed a coordinated campaign designed to spread favourable information and discredit opponents.

Redzuan: Umno can take DPM post but decision in Muhyiddin's hands

Redzuan: Umno can take DPM post but decision in Muhyiddin's hands

Bersatu minister sees no problem with the move as long as it strengthens PN govt.

'If I stayed, I'd be carrying arms, marching to war'

'If I stayed, I'd be carrying arms, marching to war'

Escaping child soldier recruitment, a boy travels by land and water to reach Malaysia.

Trump questions if Supreme Court will hear election challenge as options dwindle

Trump questions if Supreme Court will hear election challenge as options dwindle

Trump said he would continue to fight the results of the election after he is due to leave office.

COMMENT | No to Sosma, even for water saboteurs

COMMENT | No to Sosma, even for water saboteurs

Sosma does not provide accused persons with the right to a fair trial.
Senior customs officer gets bullets in threat letter

Senior customs officer gets bullets in threat letter

This is believed to be in connection with operations at Rajang and Bintulu ports in Sarawak.

YOURSAY | Lack of communication, unity in Harapan's budget vote

YOURSAY | Lack of communication, unity in Harapan's budget vote

'This episode seems to show they are a bunch of novices, so unprofessional and confused.'

YOURSAY | Missed opportunity to 'stand up' for the rakyat?

YOURSAY | Missed opportunity to 'stand up' for the rakyat?

'The point was to use the budget to test the support for Muhyiddin.'

COMMENT | Budget vote: The people would always prefer to fight

COMMENT | Budget vote: The people would always prefer to fight

We must keep fighting, even if we fail – even if this failure is embarrassing, conclusive and painful.

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Azmin riles PKR, Pejuang and other news you may have missed

Azmin riles PKR, Pejuang and other news you may have missed

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

UPDATED 11.09PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 30)

UPDATED 11.09PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 30)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.