Archive - 8 December 2020

Embracing the Christmas spirit at Suria KLCC Group

Embracing the Christmas spirit at Suria KLCC Group

Klang Valley’s premium mall unveils a treasure trove in time for Christmas - giving away over RM1million worth of ‘Christmas Shoppers Rewards’

Fitch downgrades Petronas to BBB+, outlook at stable

Fitch downgrades Petronas to BBB+, outlook at stable

Downgrade due to 'strong' sovereign linkages, among others, as govt's ownership gave it significant influence over Petronas.

Perak upheaval: Umno extends olive branch to Bersatu

Perak upheaval: Umno extends olive branch to Bersatu

It made the move in an attempt to maintain the state's PN government.

Excise duty on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021

Excise duty on e-cigarette devices, gels, juices from 2021

Local manufacturers exempted but will have to pay license fees.

Felda plans to take FGV private 8 years after controversial IPO

Felda plans to take FGV private 8 years after controversial IPO

The move comes amid a dispute where Felda plans to terminate its land lease agreement with FGV.


COMMENT | Rare earth mining poses toxic risks

COMMENT | Rare earth mining poses toxic risks

Rare earth mining and processing is a much more environmentally hazardous process than other mining activities.

Speaker's arguments lack consistency and direction - Aziz Bari

Speaker's arguments lack consistency and direction - Aziz Bari

The Tebing Tinggi rep says this in reference to Azhar Azizan's declaration that a vote of confidence can be proven outside of Parliament.

Study links Japan's domestic travel campaign to increased Covid-19 symptoms

Study links Japan's domestic travel campaign to increased Covid-19 symptoms

Health experts warn that encouraging domestic tourism risks spreading infection from major cities to the countryside.

Wider Image: How much plastic are you eating?

Wider Image: How much plastic are you eating?

People could be ingesting the equivalent of a credit card of plastic a week, a study by WWF International concludes.
Ardern apologises as report into mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks

Ardern apologises as report into mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks

The report says there was 'inappropriate concentration of resources' on threat of Islamist terrorism.

Covid-19 (Dec 8): 1,012 new cases, S'gor worst hit, 4 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 8): 1,012 new cases, S'gor worst hit, 4 deaths

An alarming 62 patients require ventilators to breath.

Nurse is latest to claim being victim of celebrity preacher

Nurse is latest to claim being victim of celebrity preacher

Police say nine reports have been made against the preacher.

Indonesia's Bio Farma says not yet able to determine Sinovac vaccine efficacy

Indonesia's Bio Farma says not yet able to determine Sinovac vaccine efficacy

UPDATED 11.15 PM | Bio Farma has revised its claims regarding the efficacy of the Sinovac vaccine.

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Royal Canin Malaysia and PetFinder.my launches campaign to encourage pet adoption

Royal Canin Malaysia and PetFinder.my launches campaign to encourage pet adoption

French author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette once said: "Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." A quote that rings true and can be attested by so many who have found joy in caring for a pet.

British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trials

British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trials

Britain is the first Western country to start immunising its general population against Covid-19.

No one able to convince Perak ruler of majority yet

No one able to convince Perak ruler of majority yet

Everyone has to wait for lawmakers who are still negotiating, palace spokesperson informs media.

AFC Asian Cup 2027: Qatar Football Association delivers on the Government Guarantee Requirements

AFC Asian Cup 2027: Qatar Football Association delivers on the Government Guarantee Requirements

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) handed over the third part of its bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2027.

Harapan women MPs take minister to task for unsatisfactory answers

Harapan women MPs take minister to task for unsatisfactory answers

PARLIAMENT | Segambut MP quizzes Rina Harun on purported end of online child sexual crime campaign, among others.

CMCO 3.0 (Dec 9): New guidelines, what you can and can't do

CMCO 3.0 (Dec 9): New guidelines, what you can and can't do

KINIGUIDE | Rules have been relaxed with new CMCO phase, however, some restrictions are in place.

After 42 years, we got best deal for Gatco settlers, says underfire DAP exco

After 42 years, we got best deal for Gatco settlers, says underfire DAP exco

This after PSM leader blasts Harapan for delivering the same deal it criticised BN for.

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LETTER | To claim Puncak Alam a Malay territory is irresponsible

LETTER | To claim Puncak Alam a Malay territory is irresponsible

Jeram assemblyperson should respect the 23 percent non-Muslim residents residing in his zone.

Perak: PAS no-show at palace, Bersatu says it was 'not invited'

Perak: PAS no-show at palace, Bersatu says it was 'not invited'

UPDATED 8PM | PAS lawmakers seek to postpone audience with Perak ruler which was set for today.

PAC finds weakness in governance of int'l student visa company

PAC finds weakness in governance of int'l student visa company

Wong Kah Woh says Education Malaysia Global Servies did not have govt representative on board of directors.

Gamuda Land Brings Malaysia’s First Gravity-Fuelled Luge Attraction to Gamuda Gardens

Gamuda Land Brings Malaysia’s First Gravity-Fuelled Luge Attraction to Gamuda Gardens

The upcoming attraction will comprise Skyline Luge, Skyline Skyride and Skyline Ziplines, to be built on a 40,000 sqm site overlooking Gamuda Gardens.

Titi Serong rep meets Sultan Nazrin over Perak MB post

Titi Serong rep meets Sultan Nazrin over Perak MB post

Hasnul says he was summoned to appear on his own behalf and not as a Bersatu representative.

Cops cripple syndicate trying to smuggle drugs into Indonesia via jerry cans

Cops cripple syndicate trying to smuggle drugs into Indonesia via jerry cans

Three syndicate members aged between 33 and 46 were detained.

Shooting of GOF personnel: Police remand 52 under Sosma

Shooting of GOF personnel: Police remand 52 under Sosma

Perlis police chief says all the suspects will be charged under the Penal Code for committing an organised crime.

Fisheries assistant charged after failing to explain over RM300k in account

Fisheries assistant charged after failing to explain over RM300k in account

The man could not give satisfactory reason for having the money excessive to his present and past emoluments.

No pay cuts for athletes, coaches since MCO

No pay cuts for athletes, coaches since MCO

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal says their welfare is still being looked after.

Boosting Malaysia’s economic recovery and business resilience with a Culture of Innovation

Boosting Malaysia’s economic recovery and business resilience with a Culture of Innovation

Industry leaders, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Plus Malaysia Berhad, drive innovation to build business resilience and enhance customer experience

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PM: More than half of EIS claims from poor, hardcore poor workers

PM: More than half of EIS claims from poor, hardcore poor workers

PARLIAMENT | They were among 101,385 retrenched workers who filed their claims, says Muhyiddin.
Amid Perak upheaval, Tourism Ministry's allocations get passed

Amid Perak upheaval, Tourism Ministry's allocations get passed

UPDATED 5.20PM | PARLIAMENT | The allocations under the Supply (Budget) Bill 2021 are through via bloc vote.

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Perak Bersatu still mulling collaboration with Umno

Perak Bersatu still mulling collaboration with Umno

This contradicts claims by Zahid who was confident new state govt will include Umno, Bersatu, and PAS.

Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content

Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content

'This is a huge reform and the world is watching what happens here in Australia,' says Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Flood situation remains unchanged in Kelantan, Terengganu

Flood situation remains unchanged in Kelantan, Terengganu

No new flood evacuees sent to temporary relief centres.

Only 0.01pct of civil servants brave to report corruption - MACC

Only 0.01pct of civil servants brave to report corruption - MACC

MACC deputy chief commissioner says figure still low despite various incentives offered.

Federal Court dismisses Azilah's bid to review conviction in Altantuya murder

Federal Court dismisses Azilah's bid to review conviction in Altantuya murder

UPDATED 1.30PM | The former police commando has applied to review his conviction and death sentence.

RM6.8m to upgrade e-Kasih, collect more accurate data - Muhyiddin

RM6.8m to upgrade e-Kasih, collect more accurate data - Muhyiddin

PARLIAMENT | 'I’m aware the existing system is not so effective, and that is why efforts are being made to improve it.'

Perak: Palace wants Bersatu and PAS to state stand

Perak: Palace wants Bersatu and PAS to state stand

Ruler summons party leaders to Istana Kinta.

No approvals granted for rare earth mining in Kedah - minister

No approvals granted for rare earth mining in Kedah - minister

PARLIAMENT | Ministry drafting SOP to ensure any such mining will be carried out sustainably, says Shamsul.

Speaker says confidence need not come from Parliament, cites Nizar case, Sabah

Speaker says confidence need not come from Parliament, cites Nizar case, Sabah

UPDATED 12.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Speaker's remarks indirectly shift burden to prove majority to Muhyiddin's rivals.

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Najib not allowed to intervene in Altantuya murder conviction review

Najib not allowed to intervene in Altantuya murder conviction review

UPDATED 1.50PM | Ex-premier applied to intervene in ex-commando's bid to quash conviction over Altantuya murder.

Perak DAP chief: Alliance with Umno proves DAP not anti-Malay

Perak DAP chief: Alliance with Umno proves DAP not anti-Malay

Nga says a written agreement must be inked with Umno if cooperation proposal agreed by both.

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UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 8)

UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 8)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Glutathione: our body’s defence against severe inflammatory response triggered by Covid-19

Glutathione: our body’s defence against severe inflammatory response triggered by Covid-19

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M'sia hopes Brunei will establish reciprocal green lane – Muhyiddin

M'sia hopes Brunei will establish reciprocal green lane – Muhyiddin

This is to revive economic activities with each other after being affected by Covid-19.

Zahid submits Perak MB name to sultan, confident on majority with PAS, Bersatu

Zahid submits Perak MB name to sultan, confident on majority with PAS, Bersatu

UPDATED 12.10PM | Umno president is tightlipped on who the candidate is or how many have been presented.

Patriot fumes over Ku Nan discharge, demands explanation

Patriot fumes over Ku Nan discharge, demands explanation

Retired general asks if more discharges will follow in Umno corruption cases.

Perak Bersatu rep Hasnul waits for party to decide his fate

Perak Bersatu rep Hasnul waits for party to decide his fate

He may be sacked for allegedly not voting to support the outgoing MB during the confidence vote.

US records 15,000 Covid-19 deaths in 7 days - highest weekly toll since April

US records 15,000 Covid-19 deaths in 7 days - highest weekly toll since April

COVID-19 | With the country's death toll nearing 300,000, health officials warned that the worst is yet to come.

Duracell, Energizer end lawsuits over battery life claims

Duracell, Energizer end lawsuits over battery life claims

They accused each other of advertising false claims to consumers about battery life.
Water supply disruption: Investigation revealed pollution came from fishpond

Water supply disruption: Investigation revealed pollution came from fishpond

UPDATED 6.22PM | The odour pollution came from one of the fishponds on a land plot in Hulu Selangor, that houses 57 aquaculture ponds for catfish breeding.

Kelantan fears new Covid-19 outbreak as interstate travel allowed

Kelantan fears new Covid-19 outbreak as interstate travel allowed

Meanwhile, Perlis reminds individuals who come from red zones to inform the state health dept.
Najib has to attend Parliament, so January date for his 1MDB-related cases

Najib has to attend Parliament, so January date for his 1MDB-related cases

The two cases were slated for this week and next, but his lawyer applied for postponement, saying the former PM has to be in the Dewan.

YOURSAY | An Umno-DAP alliance was once unthinkable

YOURSAY | An Umno-DAP alliance was once unthinkable

‘DAP's leadership must, however, remain principled and be prepared to walk away.’
Umno favours Saarani as Perak MB and other news you may have missed

Umno favours Saarani as Perak MB and other news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | Voters should sue all defectors, not just Azmin

YOURSAY | Voters should sue all defectors, not just Azmin

‘Perhaps this will stop elected reps from selling themselves to the highest bidder.’
COMMENT | Is Harapan falling into Umno's trap, again?

COMMENT | Is Harapan falling into Umno's trap, again?

The latest coup in Perak has its complexities. The undisputed fact is that Umno wants a change in the menteri besar...

ADUN SPEAKS | Kedah MB should enrol in morals class

ADUN SPEAKS | Kedah MB should enrol in morals class

'He will learn good moral values that include how to respect fellow Malaysians.'

Ex-IGP Fuzi resigns from Inix board in less than a week

Ex-IGP Fuzi resigns from Inix board in less than a week

Syed Mohd Yusof Syed Nasir, who is also a director at Titijaya Land Berhad, will replace Fuzi.

Risk to green zones manageable despite SOP contradictions  - experts

Risk to green zones manageable despite SOP contradictions - experts

They say managing spread of Covid-19 must balanced by the need to revive the economy.