Archive - 1 December 2020

Chinese embassy says Australia 'misread' offending social media post

Chinese embassy says Australia 'misread' offending social media post

Ambassador has 'refuted the unwarranted accusations as absolutely unacceptable'.

Injured GOF personnel breathing without ventilator

Injured GOF personnel breathing without ventilator

Norihan showing encouraging recovery progress after border shooting incident.

MyWatch chairperson's application to postpone jail set for Friday hearing

MyWatch chairperson's application to postpone jail set for Friday hearing

Sanjeevan looking to suspend his jail sentence while waiting for appeal in extortion case.

Cops probe alleged assault of migrant worker by man in police uniform

Cops probe alleged assault of migrant worker by man in police uniform

This came after a viral video allegedly showed a man in blue kicking a migrant worker.

Police looking for individual who threatened IGP

Police looking for individual who threatened IGP

Suspect claims to be LTTE commander-in-chief, sent threats to shoot IGP via email to media.

Rajiv questions funding for Socso's subsidised Covid-19 testing scheme

Rajiv questions funding for Socso's subsidised Covid-19 testing scheme

Bukit Gasing rep wants to know if govt is subsidising price of test kit at lower than promised amount.

PM's legitimacy unproven despite passing of three bloc votes - PKR MP

PM's legitimacy unproven despite passing of three bloc votes - PKR MP

Hassan Karim says passing of bloc votes on ministerial budgets doesn't show Muhyiddin has majority support.

Top Glove pledges continuous improvement of workers' hostels

Top Glove pledges continuous improvement of workers' hostels

Glove maker says it will also meet govt's timeline set for the year-end.

Decisions of 2 ex-top judges protected by de facto doctrine, apex court rules

Decisions of 2 ex-top judges protected by de facto doctrine, apex court rules

Under doctrine, if a judge's appointment is set aside, judicial decisions made by him/her are saved, says CJ.

Malaysia probing Norway's Aker Solutions over Petronas dealings, sources say

Malaysia probing Norway's Aker Solutions over Petronas dealings, sources say

There are allegations that it made false representations regarding ownership of one of its M'sian units.

More people are getting mental health assessment in Johor

More people are getting mental health assessment in Johor

Clinic visits for mental health assessment increased from 46 in July to 678 in August.

Covid-19 (Dec 1): 1,472 new cases, half from one glove factory cluster alone

Covid-19 (Dec 1): 1,472 new cases, half from one glove factory cluster alone

UPDATED 7PM | COVID-19 | Today also marks a record number of Covid-19 patients that require intensive care.

Only one of 13 hill resorts in Seremban tourist area received approval - exco

Only one of 13 hill resorts in Seremban tourist area received approval - exco

The Dusun Resort is licensed in Pantai Hill, the rest must submit plans to be approved, state assembly heard.

All EPF branches to resume normal operations from tomorrow

All EPF branches to resume normal operations from tomorrow

EPF will continue to observe physical distancing and observe anti-Covid-19 SOPs.

Addy Kanna, Alvin Goh detained under Poca for two years - Bukit Aman

Addy Kanna, Alvin Goh detained under Poca for two years - Bukit Aman

The two main suspects in Macau Scam syndicate were arrested together with two police personnel.

Police officers caught smuggling drugs face firm action

Police officers caught smuggling drugs face firm action

Police will not show any favouritism in the eradication of drug-related activities.

Remand extended for young preacher accused of rape

Remand extended for young preacher accused of rape

The 25-year-old is being investigated for raping a woman he befriended on social media.

Speaker says Pasir Salak MP's 'budak' swipe against Syed Saddiq 'only a joke'

Speaker says Pasir Salak MP's 'budak' swipe against Syed Saddiq 'only a joke'

PARLIAMENT | 'I am 72 years old. How old is he?', says Tajuddin Abdul Rahman when called out over his remark.

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Gombak voters sue Azmin over Sheraton Move

Gombak voters sue Azmin over Sheraton Move

They contend he breached their trust by working with BN to bring down Harapan despite running on PKR ticket in GE14.

Don't waste time with bloc votes anymore, Umno man tells opposition

Don't waste time with bloc votes anymore, Umno man tells opposition

Razlan Rafii says it is clear that the opposition does not have the numbers to pull off a victory.

Kini Roundup Test Subject

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COMMENT | Azmin's coup planned as early as October 2019, before Sheraton

COMMENT | Azmin's coup planned as early as October 2019, before Sheraton

Azmin is trying to rewrite history to whitewash his reputation. Don’t be fooled.

13 Johor hotels cease operations due to Covid-19 pandemic

13 Johor hotels cease operations due to Covid-19 pandemic

These hotels have ceased operations following since the beginning of the year the Johor State Assembly is told.

Every party in PN equally important, says Wan Fayhsal

Every party in PN equally important, says Wan Fayhsal

Bersatu Youth chief reiterates that no one party has enough numbers alone.

Suhakam 2019 annual report will not be debated - minister

Suhakam 2019 annual report will not be debated - minister

PARLIAMENT | De facto law minister says there is not enough time for it to be debated.

Errors underscore weaknesses in Parliament's vote reporting system

Errors underscore weaknesses in Parliament's vote reporting system

UPDATED 5.40PM | PARLIAMENT | The reporting process requires manual tabulation of votes.

Deputy minister denies flashing middle finger at opposition MPs

Deputy minister denies flashing middle finger at opposition MPs

UPDATED 5.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Fahmi Fadzil and Kasthuri Patto post about the alleged incident on social media.

Kit Siang calls for Shahbudin's suspension over bloc vote blunder

Kit Siang calls for Shahbudin's suspension over bloc vote blunder

Clearly, Shahbudin does not understand his duties and responsibilities, says the DAP veteran.

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Federal Court reserves judgment in Mkini's appeal against RAGM

Federal Court reserves judgment in Mkini's appeal against RAGM

UPDATED 4.47PM | Today's proceedings were conducted online as Putrajaya remains under CMCO.

Penang to proceed with LRT project - chief minister

Penang to proceed with LRT project - chief minister

Project is very important to the development of the state's economy, says Chow Kon Yeow.

In poor health: Study links lower income to more chronic, mental health issues

In poor health: Study links lower income to more chronic, mental health issues

KRI report finds unpaid workers such as homemakers also recorded highest prevalence of such conditions.

Redzuan: No one-off Covid-19 payment for hospital cleaners

Redzuan: No one-off Covid-19 payment for hospital cleaners

Only those who come into direct contact with high-risk groups are eligible, says minister.

Umno-PAS is company, three's a crowd - Khaled Nordin

Umno-PAS is company, three's a crowd - Khaled Nordin

Umno VP explains why Umno needs to dominate Malay politics with PAS.

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Wage gap: M'sian women only make RM94 for every RM100 men get

Wage gap: M'sian women only make RM94 for every RM100 men get

Besides wages, one notable area women are behind in is political empowerment.

Jakarta governor contracts Covid-19 as Indonesia infections spike

Jakarta governor contracts Covid-19 as Indonesia infections spike

The city is averaging around 1,240 new Covid-19 cases per day in the past week.

33 Sabah police frontliners tested positive for Covid-19 in stable condition

33 Sabah police frontliners tested positive for Covid-19 in stable condition

COVID-19 | Another 232 cops have been instructed to undergo quarantine, says state police commissioner.
Girl flung out of vehicle in accident on Duke highway

Girl flung out of vehicle in accident on Duke highway

The eight-year-old child fractured her left thigh falling 15 metres onto a car parked at an auto showroom.

Moving the Future

Moving the Future

Orbix International School makes strides by becoming the first school in Batu Pahat to offer the Cambridge International A Level Programme, as well as offering a comprehensive syllabus in Artificial Intelligence.

When and which Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

When and which Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

Few Asian countries are expected to receive big amounts initially.

S'gor offers free tests for those living near Top Glove's Meru plants

S'gor offers free tests for those living near Top Glove's Meru plants

COVID-19 | Residents of Taman Meru 3, Taman Seri Meru, Taman Bayu and Taman Seri Permai can get tested tomorrow.

Covid-19 vaccine safety: Transparency vital to avoid public confusion

Covid-19 vaccine safety: Transparency vital to avoid public confusion

People among the first in the country to receive Covid-19 vaccine must not be considered as 'laboratory rats'.

MCMC built 61 telco towers in Orang Asli settlements - Saifuddin

MCMC built 61 telco towers in Orang Asli settlements - Saifuddin

PARLIAMENT | The ministry is evaluating the extent of usage of internet centres in Orang Asli settlements, he says.

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Opposition loses third bloc vote, allows two budgets to pass with voice vote

Opposition loses third bloc vote, allows two budgets to pass with voice vote

UPDATED 5.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Plantations ministry's budget passed at 108 for, 95 against. 17 MPs were absent.

Absent Nazri mistakenly counted as voting for Budget 2021

Absent Nazri mistakenly counted as voting for Budget 2021

PARLIAMENT | The votes in support of Budget 2021 during the second bloc vote is revised down from 107 to 106.

Body of disabled girl feared drowned found near Kulim

Body of disabled girl feared drowned found near Kulim

The girl went missing from her home around 6pm yesterday.

Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

There are at least 170 'prisoners of conscience', of which around 70 are serving jail terms for online activism, it says.
M’sia gains cheaper access to HIV drug DTG on World Aids Day

M’sia gains cheaper access to HIV drug DTG on World Aids Day

Country inks agreement that allows drug manufacturers to produce generic versions of the WHO-recommended dolutegravir.
Covid-19 contact tracers hampered by spike in cases

Covid-19 contact tracers hampered by spike in cases

COVID-19 | It takes more than two days to find contacts, while sifting through MySejahtera data takes too long.

Labour Dept opens 19 investigation papers on Top Glove

Labour Dept opens 19 investigation papers on Top Glove

UPDATED 12.10PM | It conducts raids on the company's workers' accommodations in five states.

Warisan pilloried for absence during budget vote

Warisan pilloried for absence during budget vote

Sabah PKR Youth man questions if Dr M might have been behind move.
Peak Season Rush Among SMEs

Peak Season Rush Among SMEs

With less than four weeks to go before 2020 closes its curtain, SMEs are racing against time to hit their annual sales target.
False fire alarm causes temporary suspension of Dewan Rakyat sitting

False fire alarm causes temporary suspension of Dewan Rakyat sitting

PARLIAMENT | The sitting resumed 20 minutes after the false alarm.

Ismail Sabri shares pic, denies violating social distancing protocols

Ismail Sabri shares pic, denies violating social distancing protocols

UPDATED 11.20AM | Senior minister says others had mischievously chosen misleading photograph.

LETTER | Is our privacy compromised by using MySejahtera?

LETTER | Is our privacy compromised by using MySejahtera?

Now that it has been ascertained one or more parties are able to siphon information from our use of MySejahtera, the MOH owes us an explanation.

LETTER | C'mon YBs! Stand up and do your duty for the rakyat

LETTER | C'mon YBs! Stand up and do your duty for the rakyat

Frustration with political leadership does not justify absence from a bloc vote.
'Politics can wait' - Sabah minister hopes emergency can be considered for Bugaya

'Politics can wait' - Sabah minister hopes emergency can be considered for Bugaya

'If we take Batu Sapi as a precedent, there are steps that can be taken to avoid an election,' says Masidi Manjun.

Nora Anne's case: UK expert concurs with post-mortem on cause of death

Nora Anne's case: UK expert concurs with post-mortem on cause of death

Dr Nathaniel Cary says his examination of the teenager's body on Aug 28 last year showed no sign of sexual assault.

LETTER | Time for a new leader in Harapan

LETTER | Time for a new leader in Harapan

Anwar is more a liability than the glue holding Harapan together.

How a five-year-old girl crossed jungles and rough seas to safety

How a five-year-old girl crossed jungles and rough seas to safety

Left with no choice as violence escalates, a father sends his little girl on a fishing vessel, alone with strangers.
US braces for post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge

US braces for post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge

COVID-19 | Pfizer Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine could be authorised and shipped within days of a Dec 10 meeting to decide its approval.

YOURSAY | No point having National Service when we have racial politics

YOURSAY | No point having National Service when we have racial politics

'For patriotism to be instilled, a sincere govt should treat all its people equally…'

Lorry assistant claims cops demanded onions for Negeri border crossing

Lorry assistant claims cops demanded onions for Negeri border crossing

UPDATED 2.29PM | He says cops accepted two sacks of onions before lorry allowed to pass a police checkpoint.

YOURSAY | Mahathir's way or the highway

YOURSAY | Mahathir's way or the highway

'Dr M is like a horror movie monster, he just keeps coming back.'

Australia demands apology from China after fake image posted on social media

Australia demands apology from China after fake image posted on social media

Prime Minister Scott Morrison called a media briefing to condemn the posting of the image.

NGOs start raising funds to help homeless LGBTQ youths

NGOs start raising funds to help homeless LGBTQ youths

After learning of the plight of 30 homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, the group of NGOs initiated a campaign to raise RM30,000.

Anwar down two rounds in bloc votes and other news you may have missed

Anwar down two rounds in bloc votes and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
UPDATED 10.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 1)

UPDATED 10.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 1)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.