Archive - 10 December 2020

M'sian in desperate bid to meet family caught sneaking into Thailand

M'sian in desperate bid to meet family caught sneaking into Thailand

The man admits that he's missing his wife and three young children currently residing in Narathiwat.
Perlis govt to provide allocation to opposition assemblypersons

Perlis govt to provide allocation to opposition assemblypersons

The MB says all programmes planned by the government would also include areas under the opposition.

11 punitive issues identified in 2019 Series 1 Auditor General Report

11 punitive issues identified in 2019 Series 1 Auditor General Report

However, auditor-general Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid says he could not reveal detailed information on the matter.
Muhyiddin chairs first meeting of National Employment Council

Muhyiddin chairs first meeting of National Employment Council

The council will also comprise representative of private sectors and industry players.
Malaysia records highest score for open data readiness in Asean region - DOSM

Malaysia records highest score for open data readiness in Asean region - DOSM

The department, however, did not elaborate on the score.

Former SOGCA head appointed Peninsula Star chairperson

Former SOGCA head appointed Peninsula Star chairperson

The appointment letter was presented by Star president Jeffrey Kitingan.

Survey: M’sians almost unanimous in compulsory vaccination against infectious diseases

Survey: M’sians almost unanimous in compulsory vaccination against infectious diseases

The survey also found that Malaysians have increased trust in healthcare now more than two years ago.
Pejuang hauls ROS to court over registration delays

Pejuang hauls ROS to court over registration delays

UPDATED 9PM | The review seeks a mandamus order from the Kuala Lumpur High Court to either approve or reject the party’s application.

Development of new ePerolehan system delayed by 3 years - AG Report

Development of new ePerolehan system delayed by 3 years - AG Report

There were weaknesses in the system in terms of application control not in accordance with government regulations, says the report.

DHRRA Malaysia launches Statelessness Awareness Virtual Walk (S.A.V.W.)

DHRRA Malaysia launches Statelessness Awareness Virtual Walk (S.A.V.W.)

In conjunction with Human Rights Day 2020

LETTER | Online food delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | Online food delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic

Unchecked online food delivery and consumer habits can cause obesity, food wastage, and packaging pollution.

Covid-19 (Dec 10): Record 2,234 new cases in a day, 70pct in Klang Valley alone

Covid-19 (Dec 10): Record 2,234 new cases in a day, 70pct in Klang Valley alone

UPDATED 7.30PM | Health Ministry reports 1,428 new cases in Selangor alone.

Coronavirus scare on cruise ship a false alarm, S'pore says

Coronavirus scare on cruise ship a false alarm, S'pore says

COVID-19 | This has forced the ship to return to the dock and nearly 1,700 guests to isolate.
Help those severely affected by Covid-19 - Selangor Sultan

Help those severely affected by Covid-19 - Selangor Sultan

'I always remind Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari and his government to delve into the people’s problems.'
Three more budgets passed, five left in final week

Three more budgets passed, five left in final week

The three ministries are Communications and Multimedia, Youth and Sports and Human Resources.

Senate, Dewan Rakyat to address overcrowding, Covid-19 in prisons

Senate, Dewan Rakyat to address overcrowding, Covid-19 in prisons

The two Houses have agreed to set up a joint committee to find short- and long-term solutions to address the issues.

Penang will not pay RM50m charged by Kedah for raw water - Chow

Penang will not pay RM50m charged by Kedah for raw water - Chow

The Penang Water Supply Corp received a letter from the Kedah water supply operator on the demand and it has replied 'no', says the CM.

Decision on Nora Anne's inquest on either Dec 31 or Jan 4 - coroner

Decision on Nora Anne's inquest on either Dec 31 or Jan 4 - coroner

Testimony of witnesses and evidence presented during the proceedings since Aug 24 were sufficient, says Maimoonah Aid.
Raw water charges required to preserve water resource - Kedah MB

Raw water charges required to preserve water resource - Kedah MB

Sanusi says it has not reached the level of legal action and negotiations will be held.

Acer introduces the Rugged Enduro Series in Malaysia

Acer introduces the Rugged Enduro Series in Malaysia

Aside from the Acer laptops with 11th gen Intel® CoreTM processors, gaming desktop, monitors, Acer Malaysia also officially announced the pre-order of its new line of rugged laptops and tablet, the Enduro series.

Putrajaya urged to consider alternatives to detaining migrant, refugee kids

Putrajaya urged to consider alternatives to detaining migrant, refugee kids

Yayasan Chow Kit founder Hartini hopes govt can release detained unaccompanied children into care of NGOs.

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MP SPEAKS | DAP musn't work with kleptocrats but flexible to build M'sia

MP SPEAKS | DAP musn't work with kleptocrats but flexible to build M'sia

'Can Malaysia in year 2050 get out of the trajectory of a kleptocratic, failed state?'

One Bersatu, four Umno reps sworn in as first batch of Perak excos

One Bersatu, four Umno reps sworn in as first batch of Perak excos

UPDATED 4.30PM | Umno reps retained from previous govt, Bersatu rep is newcomer.

Celebrity preacher charged with rape, unnatural sex and obscenity

Celebrity preacher charged with rape, unnatural sex and obscenity

UPDATED 7PM | Da'i Syed is alleged to have committed the acts at a condominium in Damansara Perdana.

Motion to cut RM45m from rebranded Jasa budget passed

Motion to cut RM45m from rebranded Jasa budget passed

PARLIAMENT | Deputy finance minister says J-kom's allocation cut to RM40.5m from RM85.5m.

New Perak MB promises to mend 'wounds'

New Perak MB promises to mend 'wounds'

He says this when asked how he would maintain Umno's relationship with Bersatu and PAS.

Ministry official: More than 4k child abuse cases reported so far

Ministry official: More than 4k child abuse cases reported so far

Of the total, 1,263 girls under 18 have been involved in sexual abuse cases this year.

US blacklists Chinese crime boss, others in anti-corruption sanctions

US blacklists Chinese crime boss, others in anti-corruption sanctions

Property of Wan Kuok Koi, or Broken Tooth, under US jurisdiction will be frozen.

Jan 21 decision for Hamid Sultan's review leave application

Jan 21 decision for Hamid Sultan's review leave application

Hamid Sultan seeks to challenge quorum as judges allegedly linked to affidavit over purported judicial misconduct.

Top Glove to train and hire 2k fresh grads, other firms should follow - MP

Top Glove to train and hire 2k fresh grads, other firms should follow - MP

PARLIAMENT | Abdullah Sani urges govt to assist more local companies to do so to replace foreign workers.

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Jeram rep softens tone after backlash over call to shut down alcohol section

Jeram rep softens tone after backlash over call to shut down alcohol section

Shaid says he did not force Jaya Grocer management to shut down the section.

Saarani will retain predecessor's 2021 budget for Perak

Saarani will retain predecessor's 2021 budget for Perak

UPDATED 1.55PM | Newly minted menteri besar says there is not enough time to put together a new budget.

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Universal access to affordable vaccine is crucial - foreign minister

Universal access to affordable vaccine is crucial - foreign minister

COVID-19 | Hishammuddin says vaccination is a human right that must be respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Property market remains soft in 2020

Property market remains soft in 2020

Property market performance recorded sharp decline in first half of 2020.

Health minister quarantined after close contact with Covid-19 patient

Health minister quarantined after close contact with Covid-19 patient

COVID-19 | Adham Baba says he will be under quarantine until Dec 18 and work from home until then.

Govt awaits Agong's consent for edict on Covid-19 vaccine

Govt awaits Agong's consent for edict on Covid-19 vaccine

The fatwa is on the use of the Covid-19 vaccine among Muslims in the country.

Third Perak MB swearing-in ceremony reflects leadership failure - ruler

Third Perak MB swearing-in ceremony reflects leadership failure - ruler

UPDATED 12.50PM | Sultan Nazrin says people should not suffer due to 'emotional vengeance'.

NSC poll shows M'sians divided on loosened travelling rules

NSC poll shows M'sians divided on loosened travelling rules

51pct were for allowing unrestricted travelling to and from CMCO areas, 49pct were against.

LETTER | Afghan killings: Australian PM’s apology sounds hollow

LETTER | Afghan killings: Australian PM’s apology sounds hollow

The Western world has once again shown its double standards and hypocrisy in this terrible incident.

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Sultan Nazrin - A pious leader need not bribe, make threats for support

Sultan Nazrin - A pious leader need not bribe, make threats for support

UPDATED 12.37PM | Such a leader's strength, protection and defences come from God, he says.

Umno's Saarani sworn-in as 14th Perak MB

Umno's Saarani sworn-in as 14th Perak MB

UPDATED 1.49PM | The ceremony is held at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar.

COMMENT | Reclaiming deprived right to religion due to Covid-19

COMMENT | Reclaiming deprived right to religion due to Covid-19

The threat of the pandemic has tremendously affected the universally accepted tenet of freedom of religion.
Govt won't fast track confidence vote, says no indication PM lost support

Govt won't fast track confidence vote, says no indication PM lost support

PARLIAMENT | Takiyuddin says since supply bill passed policy stage, Muhyiddin's majority support not an issue.

UPDATED 5.11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 10)

UPDATED 5.11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 10)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Country will pay the price for backroom court deals - Credit Suisse

Country will pay the price for backroom court deals - Credit Suisse

'No secret any fragile government will keep doing backroom deals to stay in power' - Stephen Hagger.

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Water supply fully restored in Klang Valley, says Air Selangor

Water supply fully restored in Klang Valley, says Air Selangor

Water supply distribution has stabilised in all 861 affected areas as of 3am.

World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64

World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64

Rossi led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer.

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This smart community solution is equipped with a mobile App, a property management system, an accounting system, a visitor management system and many other useful features to benefit modern communities.

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Group urges govt to impose moratorium on Sedition Act

Group urges govt to impose moratorium on Sedition Act

They also recommend govt to enact Right to Information Act.

COMMENT | Vision 2020 betrayed: Myopia takes over

COMMENT | Vision 2020 betrayed: Myopia takes over

A vision lost - 30 years later, a not-so-much perfect ending for Vision 2020.
YOURSAY | DAP would be hauled over coals if no show at palace

YOURSAY | DAP would be hauled over coals if no show at palace

‘Such acts of lese majeste are the preserve of DAP and the non-Malays only.’
Relieved passengers leave Singapore cruise after Covid-19 scare

Relieved passengers leave Singapore cruise after Covid-19 scare

Nearly 1,700 passengers confined to their cabins after Covid-19 case detected onboard have disembarked.

Local musicians' royalty arrears resolved - deputy minister

Local musicians' royalty arrears resolved - deputy minister

Payment of RM500 per person will be made in January next year, says Rosol Wahid.

No-confidence motion, confidence vote to be raised in Parliament today

No-confidence motion, confidence vote to be raised in Parliament today

These two matters are expected to be the highlight during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.

YOURSAY | Now, the onus is on us to strictly adhere to SOPs

YOURSAY | Now, the onus is on us to strictly adhere to SOPs

‘We need to look for each other in exchange for our freedom of movement.’
COMMENT | The NEP at 50: Misunderstood and misrepresented

COMMENT | The NEP at 50: Misunderstood and misrepresented

Modern Malaysia’s definitive communal policy agenda should be reoriented not retired.

Advocacy groups urge deadline as sexual harassment bill delayed again

Advocacy groups urge deadline as sexual harassment bill delayed again

For more than two decades, civil society groups have been pushing for laws to specifically deal with sexual harassment.

COMMENT | DAP should drop the 'principled' party narrative

COMMENT | DAP should drop the 'principled' party narrative

DAP has demonstrated it will play ball with Malay-centric policy decisions that their Malay 'partners' need.

'Bad apples' in enforcement agencies need to be thrown away

'Bad apples' in enforcement agencies need to be thrown away

Public figures urge improvement in training and review of SOP.

Ours must be a coalition against kleptocrats, declares Pejuang deputy chief

Ours must be a coalition against kleptocrats, declares Pejuang deputy chief

We must form a coalition aimed to keep kleptocrats at bay and not just cooperate for political power, says Wira Marzuki Yahya.

Curtains fall on Perak crisis and other news you may have missed

Curtains fall on Perak crisis and other news you may have missed

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