Archive - 12 December 2020

Titi Serong rep's Bersatu membership on the line after voting against Faizal

Titi Serong rep's Bersatu membership on the line after voting against Faizal

If it is proven, it automatically comes into effect, says Bersatu sec-gen.
Rogue rep challenges Nga to prove majority support as Perak DAP chief

Rogue rep challenges Nga to prove majority support as Perak DAP chief

This comes after Nga said about his openness to cooperate with Umno during the state's MB crisis last week.

‘Tiada Guru’ aims to shatter silence, impunity around Sabah’s truant teachers

‘Tiada Guru’ aims to shatter silence, impunity around Sabah’s truant teachers

Students, parents and teachers launch campaign to pressure Putrajaya to address extreme teacher absenteeism.

Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah

Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah

I think the people do not want to see both states engaged in a ‘verbal war’, says Penang CM.
Windfall levy for palm oil may net govt over RM500m next year

Windfall levy for palm oil may net govt over RM500m next year

This is an important contribution for the plantation sector to GDP, says MPOB chairperson.
Anwar should stop waiting for defectors, move on - Otai Reformis

Anwar should stop waiting for defectors, move on - Otai Reformis

Its secretary Abdul Razak Ismail says it's clear the numbers game is over.

Several MPs quarantined ahead of final budget votes, exemptions possible

Several MPs quarantined ahead of final budget votes, exemptions possible

Quarantined MPs can apply for exemptions to attend Parliament, subject to a risk assessment.
Covid-19 (Dec 12): 1,937 new cases, almost 55pct from Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Dec 12): 1,937 new cases, almost 55pct from Klang Valley

UPDATED 7.24PM | Selangor and Kuala Lumpur report 1,061 cases. Johor new cases hit triple digits.

Shafie nudges opposition to muster courage for change

Shafie nudges opposition to muster courage for change

Warisan president also outlines vision for M'sia, saying he wants to build the nation and not just one race or religion.

Only two ministries have more than 1pct disabled staff - Ras Adiba

Only two ministries have more than 1pct disabled staff - Ras Adiba

Only Defence Ministry and the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development have more than 1 pct Persons with Disabilities staff.
BN, PN to discuss GE seat distribution next week - Annuar

BN, PN to discuss GE seat distribution next week - Annuar

The understanding shown in Perak recently would be used as the basic framework for cooperation at national level, says BN sec-gen.
Unlike US, KJ says no political pressure to push Covid-19 vaccines in M'sia

Unlike US, KJ says no political pressure to push Covid-19 vaccines in M'sia

NPRA will evaluate vaccines for safety and efficacy before approval for use.

Warisan: Don't attack us for demanding a decisive opposition

Warisan: Don't attack us for demanding a decisive opposition

'This friend attacked us and demanded an apology,' says Mohd Azis Jamman.

COMMENT | Corruption: Enough talk, let’s see the action

COMMENT | Corruption: Enough talk, let’s see the action

Law minister Takiyuddin recently told Parliament anyone caught for corruption will have to incur wrath of the law.

US Supreme Court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid to upend election results

US Supreme Court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid to upend election results

Three Trump-appointed judges signed the order derailing the Texas suit.

Animated film by 11-year-old Sarawakian girls wins international award

Animated film by 11-year-old Sarawakian girls wins international award

‘B.B - Batuh Bijanji’ by Macgres and Nabiatul won Best Film by Popular Jury at a festival in Brazil.

Azis reveals Warisan mulls Peninsular expansion, hints at 'something big'

Azis reveals Warisan mulls Peninsular expansion, hints at 'something big'

Warisan Youth chief says people in Peninsular, including MPs, have expressed interest in the party.

'A little person in history' - teens who signed up to test Covid-19 vaccine

'A little person in history' - teens who signed up to test Covid-19 vaccine

'The first thing that came to mind was to... help everyone else before worrying about my own worries.' - Nathan, 17.

Bersatu's grand coalition proposal to ride on other's strength - Umno veep

Bersatu's grand coalition proposal to ride on other's strength - Umno veep

'Let's immediately go to the real battlefield (election).' - Khaled Nordin.

Umno man tells of efforts to undo 'No Anwar, No DAP' policy

Umno man tells of efforts to undo 'No Anwar, No DAP' policy

Annuar Musa says those engaged in the 'conspiracy' are known and being watched.

Civil servants encouraged to report malpractice

Civil servants encouraged to report malpractice

'Rest assured their identity and information given to authorities will be confidential'.

US FDA authorises Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

US FDA authorises Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

The first inoculations are expected within days.

MP SPEAKS | RM45b stimulus needed after unemployment rise and lower production

MP SPEAKS | RM45b stimulus needed after unemployment rise and lower production

Govt must lend helping hand to generate sustainable economic growth.

Trump administration moves forward with US$1b Moroccan arms deal

Trump administration moves forward with US$1b Moroccan arms deal

This follows after Morocco agreed to normalise ties with Israel.

Hamas says rejecting normalisation of relations between Morocco, Israel

Hamas says rejecting normalisation of relations between Morocco, Israel

Morocco is the fourth Arab country this year to normalise ties with Israel.

Can Kedah extract 'clean' rare earth elements?

Can Kedah extract 'clean' rare earth elements?

KINIGUIDE | We take a look at Kedah's rare earth potential and how its 'green' credentials hold up.

Australia halts local Covid-19 vaccine development due to false HIV positives

Australia halts local Covid-19 vaccine development due to false HIV positives

The government says it has also secured additional doses of Novavax vaccines.
UK prepares for 'very very likely' no deal on Brexit trade

UK prepares for 'very very likely' no deal on Brexit trade

Britain quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until Dec 31.
Not a memorial but beautification of Highland Towers site, Zuraida clarifies

Not a memorial but beautification of Highland Towers site, Zuraida clarifies

The area needs to be given a new lease of life because social problems in the area have caused unease to local residents, says minister.

YOURSAY | Umno’s apology to Bersatu disingenuous, DAP got played

YOURSAY | Umno’s apology to Bersatu disingenuous, DAP got played

‘If Umno is sorry, then they should reinstate Ahmad Faizal as Perak MB.’
UPDATED 4.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 12)

UPDATED 4.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 12)

These are verified locations that are reported to be affected today
Differences over MCO relaxation, and other news you may have missed

Differences over MCO relaxation, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Youngster is first M'sian to play for FC Bayern Munich's U-17 women's team

Youngster is first M'sian to play for FC Bayern Munich's U-17 women's team

National women’s under-15 footballer Celine Chuang makes history as the country’s first person to play for the German club.

Labour supply chain likely cause for super-spreader cluster, says Dzulkefly

Labour supply chain likely cause for super-spreader cluster, says Dzulkefly

The spread is reflective of the movement of the foreign workers, says the former health minister.