Archive - 5 December 2020

EPF contributors with pay cuts less than 30 pct can still apply for i-Sinar

EPF contributors with pay cuts less than 30 pct can still apply for i-Sinar

There are no conditions attached for i-Sinar withdrawal application, says the retirement fund.

Umno considering three candidates for Perak MB

Umno considering three candidates for Perak MB

Party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is meeting with state Umno leaders in Ipoh tonight.

'See you at DPM's residence' - ousted MB quips

'See you at DPM's residence' - ousted MB quips

See you at Seri Satria, jests Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

PAS waiting for central decision on Perak, but says mandate is to defend PN

PAS waiting for central decision on Perak, but says mandate is to defend PN

Razman Zakaria says there are national implications on forming Perak gov't.

Don't seek revenge, ousted Perak MB tells Johor Bersatu

Don't seek revenge, ousted Perak MB tells Johor Bersatu

There must be matters that we can resolve, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Faizal and excos tender resignation to state palace

Faizal and excos tender resignation to state palace

He submitted the letters during an audience with Sultan Nazrin Shah at 3pm.

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,123 new cases vs 1,143 recoveries

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 1,123 new cases vs 1,143 recoveries

UPDATED 7.20PM | 490 of the new cases come from the Klang Valley.

Interstate, inter-district travel ban lifted among new SOPs

Interstate, inter-district travel ban lifted among new SOPs

Cars also no longer limited to just two people.

Govt to end CMCO in most areas, cites RM300m per day loss to economy

Govt to end CMCO in most areas, cites RM300m per day loss to economy

CMCO, however, extended for Sabah, KL, most of Selangor, parts of Negeri Sembilan and Johor.

Jeram rep: No objection to non-halal section, only alcohol

Jeram rep: No objection to non-halal section, only alcohol

Jaya Grocer in Puncak Alam shut its non-halal section following protest from the assemblyperson.

No confidence test on Johor MB yet but emergency motion still possible

No confidence test on Johor MB yet but emergency motion still possible

This is amid speculation that Bersatu may take revenge on Umno's Johor MB.

Anwar: Zafrul failed to address Fitch's concerns behind Malaysia's downgrade

Anwar: Zafrul failed to address Fitch's concerns behind Malaysia's downgrade

He points out Fitch Ratings specifically singled out the issues of political stability and governance.

Is PN consensus worth sacrificing for positions? - Ousted Perak MB asks Umno

Is PN consensus worth sacrificing for positions? - Ousted Perak MB asks Umno

On the upcoming formation of a new government, Ahmad Faizal says Bersatu will consider the interest of PN.
Sanusi's rare earth deal may be bigger than 1MDB scandal - MIC chief

Sanusi's rare earth deal may be bigger than 1MDB scandal - MIC chief

S Vigneswaran vows to take on the Kedah MB on logging and rare earth exploitation amid rising MIC-PAS tensions.

No MB yet, Perak ruler won't interfere in party negotiations

No MB yet, Perak ruler won't interfere in party negotiations

Umno is expected to meet tonight on the matter.

Kedah MB's 'drunk on toddy' comment riles MIC leaders

Kedah MB's 'drunk on toddy' comment riles MIC leaders

Meanwhile, DAP's P Ramasamy says Sanusi's comment not quality and level expected from an MB.

Unity minister told to reprimand Kedah MB over 'racial slur'

Unity minister told to reprimand Kedah MB over 'racial slur'

The racist slur does not bode well in a multiracial and multicultural society, says P Waytha Moorthy.
Umno, Harapan leaders meet Sultan Nazrin amid search for new MB

Umno, Harapan leaders meet Sultan Nazrin amid search for new MB

Perak ruler summoned party heads to the palace in search for new menteri besar candidate.

Umno man proposes ousted Perak MB to be appointed as senior minister

Umno man proposes ousted Perak MB to be appointed as senior minister

An Umno Youth exco member says this can help lower the political temperature in Perak.

Immigration denies not taking action against migrants building settlements

Immigration denies not taking action against migrants building settlements

Immigration DG says more than 120 operations carried out this year, with more than 500 foreigners detained.

Perak MB ouster: Rep suggests Bersatu can take revenge on Umno's Johor MB

Perak MB ouster: Rep suggests Bersatu can take revenge on Umno's Johor MB

Bersatu's Kempas rep, Osman Sapian says party's leadership will have final decision if such a move is to be taken.

Iran tells IAEA it will accelerate underground uranium enrichment

Iran tells IAEA it will accelerate underground uranium enrichment

Iran breached many of nuclear deal's conditions after US President Donald Trump pulled US out of the agreement.

Negotiations on pause - UK, EU call in leaders to save trade talks

Negotiations on pause - UK, EU call in leaders to save trade talks

If the two sides fail to reach a deal, the five-year Brexit divorce will end messily in four weeks.
US House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level

US House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level

Fifteen US states have legalised recreational use of marijuana.

UPDATED 11.47PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 5)

UPDATED 11.47PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 5)

Below are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

Kedah MB accuses MIC, DAP of fanning racial, religious sentiments

Kedah MB accuses MIC, DAP of fanning racial, religious sentiments

Muhammad Sanusi also makes 'drunk' references against his critics.

Poor nations could be trampled in ‘stampede for vaccines’, warns UN

Poor nations could be trampled in ‘stampede for vaccines’, warns UN

Next year is shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe, says UN.
42 detained for fighting in front of Low Yat plaza

42 detained for fighting in front of Low Yat plaza

According to the police, the incident was not racially motivated.

Teenager saved by friends who 'bash' crocodile into submission

Teenager saved by friends who 'bash' crocodile into submission

The 16-year-old sustained injuries to his body, right leg and abdomen.

YOURSAY | Umno strikes back, Bersatu on receiving end

YOURSAY | Umno strikes back, Bersatu on receiving end

‘If they can backstab Harapan and Dr M, why are they surprised if they themselves are backstabbed…’
Perak MB voted out of office, and other news you may have missed

Perak MB voted out of office, and other news you may have missed

Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.