Archive - 14 December 2020

Youth chief: Warisan MPs undecided on whether to join budget bloc vote

Youth chief: Warisan MPs undecided on whether to join budget bloc vote

Azis Jamman says they are on standby for a directive from Warisan president Shafie Apdal.
Genting cluster emerged after index case crossed state borders - Health DG

Genting cluster emerged after index case crossed state borders - Health DG

EMCO has been enforced in Amber Court, Ria Apartment and Rumah Kongsi Kg Semaut on Dec 9.

FMM welcomes govt's initiative to study GST reinstatement

FMM welcomes govt's initiative to study GST reinstatement

FMM survey in May involving 499 companies found support for GST reintroduction.

Preliminary report on Tmn Melawati helicopter accident ready - MOT

Preliminary report on Tmn Melawati helicopter accident ready - MOT

The report says a more critical analysis into data was still ongoing.

Pekan Umno, SUPP get back funds seized by MACC

Pekan Umno, SUPP get back funds seized by MACC

MACC returns RM700,000 to Pekan Umno and RM188,138 to SUPP.

NSC lifts EMCO at Top Glove workers' dorms

NSC lifts EMCO at Top Glove workers' dorms

Enhanced MCO is also lifted in Sibuga detention centre but extended in two Lahad Datu villages.

Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage

Google's YouTube, Gmail recover after global outage

UPDATED 10PM | The global outage affected thousands worldwide for nearly an hour before services were restored.

MOH mulls early release for those already under quarantine

MOH mulls early release for those already under quarantine

The ministry announced yesterday that mandatory quarantine period for travellers entering M'sia reduced to 10 days.

Follow all SOPs if you must travel from red zones - Health DG

Follow all SOPs if you must travel from red zones - Health DG

Travel in and out of areas under enhanced MCO is still restricted.

Deceased Top Glove security guard severely ill when admitted to hospital

Deceased Top Glove security guard severely ill when admitted to hospital

The 29-year-old who succumbed to Covid-19 was in the late stage of infection when hospitalised, says Health DG.

Harapan calls on all MPs to defeat Budget 2021 tomorrow

Harapan calls on all MPs to defeat Budget 2021 tomorrow

This comes after Mahathir predicted that PN will fail the third reading of the budget.

MP questions govt commitment to probe Zakir Naik's alleged terror links

MP questions govt commitment to probe Zakir Naik's alleged terror links

PARLIAMENT | Ramkarpal Singh cites an Indian newspaper report on the preacher's alleged link.

Mahathir: I'm even accused of planning my own downfall

Mahathir: I'm even accused of planning my own downfall

Ex-PM says there's a perception he is behind much of the country's political manoeuvring.

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Covid-19 (Dec 14): 1,371 new cases, woman brought in dead to Ipoh hospital

Covid-19 (Dec 14): 1,371 new cases, woman brought in dead to Ipoh hospital

UPDATED 8.20PM | COVID-19 | Sabah, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur are also reporting triple-digit figures.

'Maybe' - says Ku Li on recruiting Umno MPs from PN side

'Maybe' - says Ku Li on recruiting Umno MPs from PN side

Gua Musang MP adds he is sharing the same platform with Dr M to make sure 'we have a legitimate government'.

S'pore approves Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

S'pore approves Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

The republic expects to receive the first shots by year-end, says PM Lee Hsien Loong.

MP SPEAKS | On fighting Covid-19 and combating corruption

MP SPEAKS | On fighting Covid-19 and combating corruption

The US takes personal freedom to an extreme extent where the whole community suffers due to individual freedom.

Police want foreign criminals declared persona non grata

Police want foreign criminals declared persona non grata

Police will refer these criminals, especially vice and fraud syndicate heads, to Immigration Department for action to be taken.

Selangor pipeline project to divert polluted river water will start next month

Selangor pipeline project to divert polluted river water will start next month

This pipeline is to divert contaminated river water away from the water treatment plant inlet, the state MB says.

Dr M says govt may fall tomorrow, urges MPs to think of nation first

Dr M says govt may fall tomorrow, urges MPs to think of nation first

Former premier says MPs should think what they can do for the country and not for themselves.

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'Other countries recognise  the young, M'sia recognises their parents'

'Other countries recognise the young, M'sia recognises their parents'

Ex-minister Syed Saddiq blasts system where cronyism will get one much further than ability and hard work.

Portfolios only after all exco members appointed - Perak MB

Portfolios only after all exco members appointed - Perak MB

This is to avoid assigning more than one portfolio to each exco member and overstretching them, says Saarani Mohamad.

No third parties claiming luxury items seized from Najib, Rosmah and others

No third parties claiming luxury items seized from Najib, Rosmah and others

They include seized designer handbags, shoes, watches, cars and cash in various currencies.

Sultan Nazrin grants audience to PAS president tomorrow

Sultan Nazrin grants audience to PAS president tomorrow

The meeting will be held at Istana Kinta in Ipoh at 11am.
Akmal: I met with Anwar to explain controversial text

Akmal: I met with Anwar to explain controversial text

PKR Youth chief says party president wants to move on and focus on reforms.

T'ganu detects two Covid-19 cases by screening red zone returnees

T'ganu detects two Covid-19 cases by screening red zone returnees

COVID-19 | The state provides free assessment and screening for those returning from red zones.

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Hartalega confirms 35 employees test positive for Covid-19

Hartalega confirms 35 employees test positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Some production lines shut, estimated capacity loss less than 0.5pct of annual output, it says.

Two immigration officers plead guilty over bribery charges

Two immigration officers plead guilty over bribery charges

However, the first accused who is charged with 31 counts over money totalling RM152,940 claims trial to 13 charges.

Judgment reserved in challenge against S'gor law criminalising unnatural sex

Judgment reserved in challenge against S'gor law criminalising unnatural sex

UPDATED 2.34PM | CJ does so following submissions by parties today.

MPs in PPE prompt opposition walkout from FT Ministry's budget bloc vote

MPs in PPE prompt opposition walkout from FT Ministry's budget bloc vote

PARLIAMENT | The three MPs are currently under home quarantine after being exposed to a Covid-19 positive patient.

LETTER | How long more the day of reckoning?

LETTER | How long more the day of reckoning?

There is a tipping point beyond which the nation may face irreparable damage.
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Old rivals Dr M and Ku Li set to hold joint-presser

Old rivals Dr M and Ku Li set to hold joint-presser

This comes more than a month after they both met on possible political cooperation.

Top Glove confirms death of 29-year-old worker from Covid-19

Top Glove confirms death of 29-year-old worker from Covid-19

Tenaganita wants govt to hold the company accountable for Yamnarayan Tharu's passing.

MDEC’s Malaysia Tech Month 2020 closes on a high note

MDEC’s Malaysia Tech Month 2020 closes on a high note

The curated month-long content demonstrated Malaysia’s 4IR readiness and the initiatives in place that drove economic resilience and firmly established Malaysia as the Heart of Digital ASEAN
LETTER | Malaysians, be proud of 2020

LETTER | Malaysians, be proud of 2020

We have done fairly well weathering the unprecedented crises.
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UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 14)

UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 14)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Govt sets up new committee to review proposed electoral reforms

Govt sets up new committee to review proposed electoral reforms

PARLIAMENT | After the review process, Takiyuddin says contents of the report will be revealed for public feedback.
MP lauds US mayor, urges young M'sians to return and contribute

MP lauds US mayor, urges young M'sians to return and contribute

Lim Lip Eng hopes youths will draw inspiration from Jocelyn Yow's achievements.

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British spy novelist John le Carré dies aged 89

British spy novelist John le Carré dies aged 89

By exploring treachery at the heart of British intelligence, le Carre challenged Western assumptions about the Cold War.
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Bukit Gasing rep urges govt to redefine Covid-19 close contacts

Bukit Gasing rep urges govt to redefine Covid-19 close contacts

COVID-19 | Rajiv wants Health Ministry to emulate US CDC rules.

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

They have withdrawn from online forum over row with Tehran on dissident journo Ruhollah Zam's execution.

Man who stabbed daughter tests positive for meth

Man who stabbed daughter tests positive for meth

Urine test of suspect who stabbed his 20-month-old child proved so, police looking for ex-wife.

Historic US vaccine campaign begins with first shipments

Historic US vaccine campaign begins with first shipments

COVID-19 | This kicks off US efforts to stop surging pandemic with Pfizer vaccine 'delivering hope' to millions.

Highland Towers: Beautifying site can remove stigma

Highland Towers: Beautifying site can remove stigma

This can change community perception, which regards the area as a scary location, says residents association.

YOURSAY | Not just 'bad apples', the whole orchard is infested

YOURSAY | Not just 'bad apples', the whole orchard is infested

'We need to eradicate pests at the top of enforcement agencies.'

Report: Top Glove security guard believed to have died from Covid-19

Report: Top Glove security guard believed to have died from Covid-19

Yam Narayan Chaudhary gets admitted to hospital on Nov 21 and passed away on Saturday.

COMMENT | Harapan needs decisive leadership but Shafie isn't that person

COMMENT | Harapan needs decisive leadership but Shafie isn't that person

Anwar should position the coalition as an alternative to failed Malay politics, not trying to take over govt.

YOURSAY | Honestly, are Malaysians racist?

YOURSAY | Honestly, are Malaysians racist?

'Bottom-up changes are difficult for lack of enforcement…'

Opposition's last chance in budget vote and other news you may have missed

Opposition's last chance in budget vote and other news you may have missed

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