Archive - 13 December 2020

Insufficient evidence to back racism claims against Limkokwing Uni

Insufficient evidence to back racism claims against Limkokwing Uni

Higher Education Ministry says it had formed a special investigation committee following the allegations.
Bung Moktar denies signing SD supporting Anwar

Bung Moktar denies signing SD supporting Anwar

The Kinabatangan MP says it is not easy for a political leader to get support in the form of SD.
PKR Youth moves to contain fallout from leaked messages disparaging Anwar

PKR Youth moves to contain fallout from leaked messages disparaging Anwar

'We also reject any agenda to take advantage of situation and pit leaders and members against each other,' state heads say.
EMCO in Kg Numbak, Telipok settlement in Sabah ends today

EMCO in Kg Numbak, Telipok settlement in Sabah ends today

COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri says CMCO for Ipoh and Chemor areas in Hulu Kinta sub-district will be extended until Dec 20.

Malaysia-linked terror plot in India: No report received, says IGP

Malaysia-linked terror plot in India: No report received, says IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador says the police's record in tackling any form of threats from terrorists had been good.

Finas chairperson joins Bersatu

Finas chairperson joins Bersatu

Zakaria Abdul Hamid announces his entry into the party together with 300 PKN members.
Health Ministry shortens Covid-19 quarantine period to 10 days

Health Ministry shortens Covid-19 quarantine period to 10 days

COVID-19 | Health DG says the decision is based on clinical data from across the globe.
MPs under quarantine can attend Parliament wearing PPEs

MPs under quarantine can attend Parliament wearing PPEs

COVID-19 | Takiyuddin Hassan says they will be placed in special area so they can vote during budget's committee stage.

Covid-19 (Dec 13): 1,229 new cases, five states recorded more than 100

Covid-19 (Dec 13): 1,229 new cases, five states recorded more than 100

COVID-19 | Selangor, KL, Perak, Johor and Sabah record more than 100 new cases respectively.

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NEC to create 500,000 jobs for M’sians impacted by pandemic - Muhyiddin

NEC to create 500,000 jobs for M’sians impacted by pandemic - Muhyiddin

This is because the number of those unemployed this year has increased to 5.6pct compared to only 3pct last year, says PM.
District officer denies naming stadium after himself, claims it's Spanish or Greek

District officer denies naming stadium after himself, claims it's Spanish or Greek

This comes after it was pointed out that the stadium's name - Ffira Mikah - is Hakim Ariff's name in reverse.
Those challenging PN's legitimacy have failed, declares Hadi

Those challenging PN's legitimacy have failed, declares Hadi

In a democracy, even winning with one vote is still a victory, says PAS president.
Anwar: Sultan Nazrin's decree also applies at federal, not just in Perak

Anwar: Sultan Nazrin's decree also applies at federal, not just in Perak

Opposition leader calls on the government to speed up its institutional reform to achieve good governance.
PKR leaders push back against Shafie, cite Sabah defeat and budget absence

PKR leaders push back against Shafie, cite Sabah defeat and budget absence

Warisan chief should first explain why he didn't turn up for all the voting sessions in Parliament, says PKR veep.

Amanah deputy also floats 'grand coalition' idea to unite opposition

Amanah deputy also floats 'grand coalition' idea to unite opposition

Salahuddin Ayub says the coalition must be built soonest to be ready for the next general election.

Rafizi breaks silence, warns Anwar about surrounding himself with opportunists

Rafizi breaks silence, warns Anwar about surrounding himself with opportunists

PKR veep comes out to back underfire PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasir.
LETTER | The West’s disgraceful double standards

LETTER | The West’s disgraceful double standards

Human rights and democracy are hypocritically used as an excuse to sell the West’s own agenda and interests.

Indonesian police arrest top Jemaah Islamiyah militant

Indonesian police arrest top Jemaah Islamiyah militant

Zulkarnaen was one of the commanders of the Bali attack.
MMEA scores biggest drug haul, seizes over 2,000kg drugs worth RM105.9m

MMEA scores biggest drug haul, seizes over 2,000kg drugs worth RM105.9m

The syndicate’s modus operandi is to bring in the drugs by sea during the daytime, says MMEA director-general.
Annuar: Umno MPs who support Anwar need to come clean

Annuar: Umno MPs who support Anwar need to come clean

BN secretary-general adds that party line is clear and individuals should not violate it.
Govt to add Covid-19 vaccine order to cover 60-70pct of M'sians - PM

Govt to add Covid-19 vaccine order to cover 60-70pct of M'sians - PM

UPDATED 3.11PM | Muhyiddin Yassin says this was because some nations had purchased doses exceeding their population.

N Sembilan Amanah crisis - Mat Sabu says disagreements are 'normal'

N Sembilan Amanah crisis - Mat Sabu says disagreements are 'normal'

Six of the eight state Amanah divisions and the Wanita wing do not recognise the current state leadership.

ADUN SPEAKS | Is Sanusi brave enough to cut water supply?

ADUN SPEAKS | Is Sanusi brave enough to cut water supply?

El Dorado or the illusory utopia of Wakedah, the people of Kedah are going to suffer from the irresponsible bizarre antics of Sanusi.
Fishing expedition - Fahmi slams report claiming Anwar has 10 Umno MPs' support

Fishing expedition - Fahmi slams report claiming Anwar has 10 Umno MPs' support

Lembah Pantai MP questions portal for running a story on a single unnamed source without verification.

S'gor PKR Youth urges Akmal Nasir to explain conversation that 'insulted' Anwar

S'gor PKR Youth urges Akmal Nasir to explain conversation that 'insulted' Anwar

Screenshots of a purported conversation between Akmal and several PKR Youth leaders disparaging Anwar was leaked.

Michelle Yeoh confirmed among cast in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi'

Michelle Yeoh confirmed among cast in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi'

The movie also stars Simu Liu, Tony Leung, Awkwafina and another Malaysian-born, Ronnie Chieng.

MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film

MCMC urges Seniman to lodge complaint against Namewee's latest film

This comes after Seniman lodged a police report yesterday.

UPDATED 3.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 13)

UPDATED 3.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 13)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

PKR MP: Anwar within his rights to try and prove he has the numbers

PKR MP: Anwar within his rights to try and prove he has the numbers

Hassan Karim was responding to latest speculation on Anwar majority support move.

First US shots in Covid-19 vaccine campaign coming tomorrow

First US shots in Covid-19 vaccine campaign coming tomorrow

Healthcare workers and elderly people in long-term care facilities are expected to be the main recipients of the first wave.
Hardline Indonesian cleric held on suspicion of breaching coronavirus restrictions

Hardline Indonesian cleric held on suspicion of breaching coronavirus restrictions

Authorities have arrested Rizieq Shihab for staging mass gatherings since his return from self-exile last month.

LETTER | Agriculture in M'sia must be included in national policies on climate change

LETTER | Agriculture in M'sia must be included in national policies on climate change

Malaysia must match the EU movement to reduce emissions from agriculture.
PM launches low carbon community programme in Sengkang

PM launches low carbon community programme in Sengkang

The low carbon activities carried out by residents in the village include producing compost fertiliser from goat dung.
Country singer Charley Pride dies from Covid-19 at 86

Country singer Charley Pride dies from Covid-19 at 86

He was the first black country artist.

New California town mayor expresses pride in Malaysian-Vietnamese roots

New California town mayor expresses pride in Malaysian-Vietnamese roots

Jocelyn Yow spent a decade living in Kedah when her paternal grandfather was ill.
MP SPEAKS | Sanusi is a bully, incompetent as Kedah MB

MP SPEAKS | Sanusi is a bully, incompetent as Kedah MB

Sanusi reminds Malaysians everything that is wrong about PAS.
Kedah MB: 1985 agreement doesn’t entitle Penang to free water supply forever

Kedah MB: 1985 agreement doesn’t entitle Penang to free water supply forever

Sanusi repeats demand for Penang to contribute to the costs of maintaining water supply security.

COMMENT | Rare earth: Will we ever learn from past debacles?

COMMENT | Rare earth: Will we ever learn from past debacles?

Does anyone believe the promises that REEs can be safely extracted and without damaging the environment?

Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak

Top Glove fired whistleblower before virus outbreak

Top Glove fired Yubaraj Khadka for sharing photos of fellow employees crowding into a factory.

GPS leaders prefer status quo, not keen on Hamzah's grand coalition idea

GPS leaders prefer status quo, not keen on Hamzah's grand coalition idea

This comes after Umno veep Khaled Nordin accused Bersatu of trying to ride on his party's strength.

US at 16 million Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 300,000

US at 16 million Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 300,000

First shipments of newly approved Pfizer vaccine to start Sunday.

Police nab man for stabbing baby

Police nab man for stabbing baby

Initial investigations reveal the man, who is the baby's father, lost his temper.

COMMENT | ROS toying with Pejuang an old trick of the trade

COMMENT | ROS toying with Pejuang an old trick of the trade

It is normal for those in power to make things difficult for those seen as a threat.

YOURSAY | Kedah MB, dismiss online comments at your peril

YOURSAY | Kedah MB, dismiss online comments at your peril

‘There is truly a difference between a good statesman and an absolutely terrible one.’
'Only locals' rule leads to manpower concerns at KL wholesale market

'Only locals' rule leads to manpower concerns at KL wholesale market

'Not allowing undocumented workers is the right move, but our workers have permits.'

Shafie positions himself to helm opposition and other news you may have missed

Shafie positions himself to helm opposition and other news you may have missed

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