Archive - 2 December 2020

Wan Kuok Koi resigns, ex-IGP assumes duty of Inix chairperson

Wan Kuok Koi resigns, ex-IGP assumes duty of Inix chairperson

Company says Macau multi-billionaire resigned to pursue other personal interests, Fuzi Harun takes his place.

Pregnant foreign wife turned away at M'sian border

Pregnant foreign wife turned away at M'sian border

Chinese national married to a M'sian man working in S'pore risks being deported from island state.

M'sia, S'pore to announce details on HSR in due course - PMO

M'sia, S'pore to announce details on HSR in due course - PMO

It says leaders of both countries have taken stock of the progress of discussions on the project.

WHO tightens guidelines on mask-wearing in Covid-19 areas

WHO tightens guidelines on mask-wearing in Covid-19 areas

COVID-19 | It advises mask-wearing in shops, workplaces and schools that lack adequate ventilation, among others.

MIC should be outlawed if it 'instigates' lawbreaking - Kedah MB

MIC should be outlawed if it 'instigates' lawbreaking - Kedah MB

Amid temple demolition dispute, Sanusi 'advises' MIC that a political party should not defend lawbreakers.

MCA leader urges Australia to prosecute soldiers over Afghan killings

MCA leader urges Australia to prosecute soldiers over Afghan killings

Killing of Afghans off the battlefield is not only unforgivable but a crime against humanity, says Tee Ching Seng.

Budget 2021 may end up being a confidence vote on Anwar

Budget 2021 may end up being a confidence vote on Anwar

Analysts believe that should Budget 2021's passage be unimpeded, opposition leader's reputation is at risk.

EPF outlines two categories eligible for i-Sinar withdrawals

EPF outlines two categories eligible for i-Sinar withdrawals

Eligible members can make withdrawals from Account 1 based on the balance in their accounts.

Covid-19: Teratai cluster records 150 in-community positive cases

Covid-19: Teratai cluster records 150 in-community positive cases

Health DG says local workers living outside of company accommodations have spread the virus to their families.

No overcrowding of hospitals due to Covid-19: Health DG

No overcrowding of hospitals due to Covid-19: Health DG

UPDATED 11PM | Ministry mulls bringing back Peninsular officers in Sabah to beef up contact tracing, he says.

Zaid time-barred from suing law firm he founded: court filing

Zaid time-barred from suing law firm he founded: court filing

Messrs Zaid Ibrahim & Co claims ex-minister gave up his rights to the firm 12 years ago.

Minister: Zoo Negara has 'more than enough' funds, should spend prudently

Minister: Zoo Negara has 'more than enough' funds, should spend prudently

This comes after the national zoo appealed for financial support.
EU warns of Covid-19 vaccine race risks after UK approval of Pfizer shot

EU warns of Covid-19 vaccine race risks after UK approval of Pfizer shot

The longer EU procedure to approve vaccines is more appropriate as it is based on more evidence, it says.

Islamic economic foundation launches fund to help Zoo Negara

Islamic economic foundation launches fund to help Zoo Negara

Operating costs for Zoo Negara averaged RM1 million per month.

LETTER | An inclusive, accessible post-Covid-19 Malaysia

LETTER | An inclusive, accessible post-Covid-19 Malaysia

LETTER | Including for Malaysians with impairment and/or chronic illnesses.

M'sia needs a relook at retirement age - World Bank

M'sia needs a relook at retirement age - World Bank

Country has become ageing society with 7pct or more of population aged 65 and above, says Firas Raad.

Theft, fight, rape and burglary among top offences involving students in Johor

Theft, fight, rape and burglary among top offences involving students in Johor

99pct of those involved in these crimes are students aged between 13 and 18, says Johor police chief.

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 851 new cases, Johor now a hotspot

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 851 new cases, Johor now a hotspot

UPDATED 6.50PM | The number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care has reached a new record at 122.

Improvements to election SOPs based on MOH recommendations - deputy minister

Improvements to election SOPs based on MOH recommendations - deputy minister

MOH submitted three recommendations to the government, says Shabudin Yahaya.

Budget 2021 approval at policy stage proves govt listens to voice of people, MPs

Budget 2021 approval at policy stage proves govt listens to voice of people, MPs

Proposals to protect people's well-being, ensure business continuity came from rakyat and MPs, says Zafrul.

Ismail Sabri's aide lodges report over slanderous article

Ismail Sabri's aide lodges report over slanderous article

As a politician, we are used to this but we cannot condone slander, says the senior minister.

DAP urges Wisma Putra to rap PAS MP over US 'terrorist country' remark

DAP urges Wisma Putra to rap PAS MP over US 'terrorist country' remark

Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh made his 'deviant foreign policy views' known in Parliament yesterday.

Wage subsidy programme 2.0 helped 34k employers retain 273k employees

Wage subsidy programme 2.0 helped 34k employers retain 273k employees

To achieve that, RM164.26 million was spent as of Nov 20.

Backing Australia, US says China hit 'new low' with doctored image

Backing Australia, US says China hit 'new low' with doctored image

US State Dept weighs in on China's use of digitally manipulated image of Aussie soldier with bloody knife.

Covid-19: State rep mulls hauling Top Glove to court, claims virus spread to locals

Covid-19: State rep mulls hauling Top Glove to court, claims virus spread to locals

We will continue to pressure them to close all their Klang factories, says Meru rep Mohd Fakhrulrazi Mohd Mokhtar.

Najib claims RM42m SRC trial 'unfair' - court filing

Najib claims RM42m SRC trial 'unfair' - court filing

In his petition of appeal, ex-PM alleges Nazlan committed errors as a judge, among others.

Local firms have expertise for undersea cable repairs, says Shipowners' Association

Local firms have expertise for undersea cable repairs, says Shipowners' Association

Cabotage cancellation for foreign vessels to do these repairs will encourage opportunities for local firms, it says.

MP seeks to refer Willie to privileges committee

MP seeks to refer Willie to privileges committee

PARLIAMENT | This was after the speaker could not establish if the middle-finger salute took place.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for anti-govt protest

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for anti-govt protest

Prominent pro-democracy activists sent to jail today for 13 and a half months for the 2019 protests.

Govt offers 4 special purpose entities to improve bumiputera economy

Govt offers 4 special purpose entities to improve bumiputera economy

The four are Mara, Ekuinas, Teraju and PHB.

Labuan PBS hails its women's chief as Labuan Corp board member

Labuan PBS hails its women's chief as Labuan Corp board member

Parti Bersatu Sabah's Herin Lumpisau now board member of agency under Federal Territories Ministry.

COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan’s watershed

COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan’s watershed

COMMENT | Its loss of confidence and identity crisis illustrates its own problem with legitimacy.

UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, first in the world

UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, first in the world

The vaccine will be made available across the UK from next week, the British government announced.

Dr M offers to testify in Azmin's Sheraton Move suit

Dr M offers to testify in Azmin's Sheraton Move suit

10 Gombak constituents sued Azmin for allegedly breaching his promise to voters in last general election.

Warning of heavy rain in several states

Warning of heavy rain in several states

Meteorological Dept issues yellow-level weather alert for northern and eastern states of peninsula.

Kelantan wants study on Covid-19 vaccine to ensure its Syariah compliance

Kelantan wants study on Covid-19 vaccine to ensure its Syariah compliance

Deputy MB says it's crucial to increase the confidence of the people.

Home Ministry won't repeal Sedition Act, other repressive laws

Home Ministry won't repeal Sedition Act, other repressive laws

Law still needed to deter Malaysians from stirring racial and religious sensitivities, says ministry.

MP wants to cut RM20m from Miti's online Apec conference budget

MP wants to cut RM20m from Miti's online Apec conference budget

Wilfred Madius Tangau says money ought to be used to develop Sabah Technology Park project.

PAC views Global Corruption Barometer Asia 2020 Report seriously

PAC views Global Corruption Barometer Asia 2020 Report seriously

Transparency International's report states 71 pct of M'sians feel corruption in govt a serious problem.

Altantuya's family appeals dismissal of application to get recorded statements

Altantuya's family appeals dismissal of application to get recorded statements

They applied to obtain statements recorded from those investigated in connection with case.

Govt introduces two solutions on plantation sector labour shortage

Govt introduces two solutions on plantation sector labour shortage

PARLIAMENT | Other efforts include attracting more locals into the sector, including Orang Asli.

Appointment of Selangor PN chairperson in the works

Appointment of Selangor PN chairperson in the works

It will take place in a month or two, says Selangor Bersatu chairperson.
Opposition MPs: Why raise budget for overseas travel in a pandemic?

Opposition MPs: Why raise budget for overseas travel in a pandemic?

Rural Development Minister Abd Latiff Ahmad did not address RM450k allocation during his winding-up speech.

'Star' team scores big in Bar Council election

'Star' team scores big in Bar Council election

The group won nine of 12 posts.

Police still making efforts to arrest Indira Gandhi’s ex-hubby: court filing

Police still making efforts to arrest Indira Gandhi’s ex-hubby: court filing

IGP and govt file defence over lawsuit by Indira on failure to recover missing daughter.

Video of alleged abuse of foreign worker goes viral

Video of alleged abuse of foreign worker goes viral

Police urge victims or anyone connected to the case to lodge a report.

MP SPEAKS | Shameful year for Parliament

MP SPEAKS | Shameful year for Parliament

It repeatedly puts the clock of parliamentary scrutiny of the Executive back instead of going forwards.

LETTER | Temple demolitions - history repeats often

LETTER | Temple demolitions - history repeats often

LETTER | Despite the charade, PAS is a party with powerful ambitions.

LETTER | The reason Penang needs LRT

LETTER | The reason Penang needs LRT

LRT is a time-tested rail system proven for its safety and reliability.

NZ declares climate emergency, promises carbon neutral govt by 2025

NZ declares climate emergency, promises carbon neutral govt by 2025

Nearly half of NZ greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, mainly methane.

No bloc votes today as PN chalks another win, score at 8-0

No bloc votes today as PN chalks another win, score at 8-0

UPDATED 2.50PM | Budgets for agriculture, rural development and energy ministries passed.

LETTER | Transform and roll call in Parliament

LETTER | Transform and roll call in Parliament

LETTER | The House and political parties must be professional in their daily dealings.

Speaker: I did not see Willie flash middle finger

Speaker: I did not see Willie flash middle finger

PARLIAMENT | Art Harun declined to make ruling on alleged obscene gesture but welcomed MPs to file motion over it.

Facebook oversight board makes Dr M's statement on France attacks its first case

Facebook oversight board makes Dr M's statement on France attacks its first case

His case was among three hate speech cases examined by the board.

Australia's PM sends WeChat message to Chinese diaspora in spat

Australia's PM sends WeChat message to Chinese diaspora in spat

Diplomatic dispute does not diminish respect for Chinese in Australia, says Scott Morrison.

Keeping field staff in line with GPS technology in TimeTec TA

Keeping field staff in line with GPS technology in TimeTec TA

The GPS tracking in timekeeping software is essential, as it will allow the company to 'see' where the teams are at all times, and to monitor your workers' performance and interactions.
Patriot: Make sure eligible veterans are getting much needed aid

Patriot: Make sure eligible veterans are getting much needed aid

Many are off the grid in remote areas and without phone contacts, says veterans group.

UPDATED 10.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 2)

UPDATED 10.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 2)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Grant Thornton launches ASEAN focus services for tech companies

Grant Thornton launches ASEAN focus services for tech companies

Technology business shall ride on this opportunity to expand the operations to the region,” he continued.
Perikatan Nasional to set up presidential council

Perikatan Nasional to set up presidential council

Council will be used as platform to discuss govt policies and strengthen ties among parties, says PN sec-gen.

COMMENT | MPs represent voters, not parties or themselves

COMMENT | MPs represent voters, not parties or themselves

Very upsetting behaviour of the MPs from Warisan to be absent during bloc votes to pass the budget allocations.


Kelantan MB keen on boosting Bersatu-Umno-PAS cooperation

Kelantan MB keen on boosting Bersatu-Umno-PAS cooperation

Ahmad Yakob says the cooperation between the three parties will make the coalition and govt stronger.

Covid 19: Exercise relieves teacher from boredom during his quarantine

Covid 19: Exercise relieves teacher from boredom during his quarantine

Firdaus Abdullah shares exercise videos on YouTube to get other people in quarantine to live a healthy life.

COMMENT | Getting Covid-19 outdoors or assaulted at home?

COMMENT | Getting Covid-19 outdoors or assaulted at home?

Domestic violence victims urged to seek help before tragedy strikes.

Creating a space for women playwrights

Creating a space for women playwrights

Panas Panas Theatre is an experimental group that has flourished during the MCO due to online readings.

UN Security Council unlikely to act on Iran scientist killing, diplomats say

UN Security Council unlikely to act on Iran scientist killing, diplomats say

The US traditionally shields Israel from any action at the Security Council.
YOURSAY | Warisan cuts off nose to spite its face in vote boycott

YOURSAY | Warisan cuts off nose to spite its face in vote boycott

‘Shafie, don’t take your frustration with Harapan out on the people.’
Despite Trump's continued claims, the AG sees no sign of major vote fraud

Despite Trump's continued claims, the AG sees no sign of major vote fraud

'To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a a different outcome in the election,' says US Attorney General William Barr.

YOURSAY | Anwar, a victim of his own hubris

YOURSAY | Anwar, a victim of his own hubris

‘M’sians were led to believe the budget was proxy for a confidence motion.’

China successfully lands spacecraft on the moon to retrieve lunar rocks

China successfully lands spacecraft on the moon to retrieve lunar rocks

The uncrewed mission aims to collect lunar material to help scientists learn more about the moon's origins.

From hate speech to nudity, Facebook's oversight board picks first cases

From hate speech to nudity, Facebook's oversight board picks first cases

Independent board says hate speech cases 'most significant proportion' of appeals received.

Covid-19 surge hampers contact tracing and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 surge hampers contact tracing and other news you may have missed

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

20 Immigration Dept officers tested positive for Covid-19, to date

20 Immigration Dept officers tested positive for Covid-19, to date

COVID-19 | As frontliners, immigration staff are at risk of getting the virus from close contact with foreigners.

Preacher uses 'religious celebrity status' to deceive victims - police

Preacher uses 'religious celebrity status' to deceive victims - police

Suspect’s tactic is to send a direct message to his followers via Instagram to gain their attention, police say.

'Crucial for Parliament to debate Suhakam report'

'Crucial for Parliament to debate Suhakam report'

Human rights commission says the report covers numerous pressing issues that require urgent govt action.