Archive - 16 December 2020

We need a new hope, says DAP trio after budget vote

We need a new hope, says DAP trio after budget vote

'All of us need to make personal sacrifices by laying down personal agendas to build a collective dream.'

Covax scheme risks failure, leaving poor countries with no vaccines till 2024

Covax scheme risks failure, leaving poor countries with no vaccines till 2024

Risk of failure is higher because scheme was set up quickly, operating in "uncharted territory", report says.

Cops searching for 7 suspected of falsifying Covid-19 test results

Cops searching for 7 suspected of falsifying Covid-19 test results

They allegedly used the documents to apply for a job but were exposed when clinic was contacted for verification.

EPF contributors must be wary of scams - finance minister

EPF contributors must be wary of scams - finance minister

Zafrul says there are ads online that ask contributors to invest their savings in schemes that seemed like scams.

Navy's fourth littoral mission ship ready, naming ceremony moved to Nov 2021

Navy's fourth littoral mission ship ready, naming ceremony moved to Nov 2021

Naming ceremony and physical handover to be conducted simultaneously.

Naming of 'Ffira Mikah' mini stadium didn't follow procedure - Kedah MB

Naming of 'Ffira Mikah' mini stadium didn't follow procedure - Kedah MB

'I wouldn't agree to that name if I was asked,' says Sanusi.

Covid-19: Delayed patient pick-up due to no data integration with private labs

Covid-19: Delayed patient pick-up due to no data integration with private labs

UPDATED 8.20PM | 'Positive cases detected by private labs... required to inform district health officer' - Noor Hisham.

Bar Council urged to act over sexual harassment, pay issues

Bar Council urged to act over sexual harassment, pay issues

Young lawyers want action over sexual harassment reporting mechanism which Bar president admits is ineffective.

Covid-19 positive patients in Klang wait at home for days

Covid-19 positive patients in Klang wait at home for days

UPDATED 8.50PM | They quarantine themselves for several days before an ambulance comes to pick them up.

Selangor will not recognise PeKT members - exco

Selangor will not recognise PeKT members - exco

Local councillors already fulfilling functions, says Ng Sze Han.

Eight Chinese nationals involved in online scams declared persona non grata

Eight Chinese nationals involved in online scams declared persona non grata

The process for another 11 individuals is ongoing.

PAS to terminate officers appointed in K'tan areas won by Umno, Bersatu

PAS to terminate officers appointed in K'tan areas won by Umno, Bersatu

Allocations previously managed by supervisory officers will be channelled straight to elected reps, says deputy MB.

Covid-19 (Dec 16): Malaysia now has more cases than mainland China

Covid-19 (Dec 16): Malaysia now has more cases than mainland China

Malaysia also set a new record of 14,751 active cases today.

Terminating iconic ferry service ignores Penang's unique heritage

Terminating iconic ferry service ignores Penang's unique heritage

Lim Guan Eng says the PN govt "betrayed" Penangites over the termination.

Maszlee: Take action to save Covid-19 'lost generation'

Maszlee: Take action to save Covid-19 'lost generation'

Ex-education minister says pandemic will sideline an estimated 1m students from academic progress.

Royal Canin introduces FHN Sterilised range to pet-owners for better care of neutered cats

Royal Canin introduces FHN Sterilised range to pet-owners for better care of neutered cats

Neutering your pets is important not just to keep control of the stray population in your neighbourhood, but also for health benefits.

Report: LRT3 may face delays due to alleged Prasarana interference

Report: LRT3 may face delays due to alleged Prasarana interference

Company trying to determine subcontractor appointments and withholding payments, says source.

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Slew of reforms in Perak as Saarani gets unanimous support

Slew of reforms in Perak as Saarani gets unanimous support

UPDATED 6.58PM | Perak MB receives thumbs-up from all state reps after motion of confidence was tabled today.

Tax exemptions for Covid-19 treatment, vaccine

Tax exemptions for Covid-19 treatment, vaccine

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says it can be deducted under expenses for medical, special needs and parental care.

Bodyguard sentenced to death for shooting employer, two others

Bodyguard sentenced to death for shooting employer, two others

Ja'afar found guilty of shooting incident along Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway four years ago.

Nearly 4k public officers reported for corruption in MCO period

Nearly 4k public officers reported for corruption in MCO period

Highest number of reports received in July, with 962 cases.

National debt still within statutory limit - Zafrul

National debt still within statutory limit - Zafrul

National debt at RM818.2 billion or 56 pct of GDP, says the finance minister.

Study: Lockdowns marginally effective, other measures good enough

Study: Lockdowns marginally effective, other measures good enough

COVID-19 | Ban on gatherings of over 10 people most effective in reducing Covid-19 reproduction number, it says.

Localised emergencies declared in Gerik and Bugaya, by-elections on hold

Localised emergencies declared in Gerik and Bugaya, by-elections on hold

The EC previously announced that the by-elections were due to be held on Jan 21.

More women stalked but men's experiences more threatening

More women stalked but men's experiences more threatening

A WAO survey finds more men experienced stalking that involved threats of harm or actual harm.

Pointing to Kedah rare earth permits, experts hope sustainability prioritised

Pointing to Kedah rare earth permits, experts hope sustainability prioritised

They call for more political will in ensuring development does not come at cost of environmental destruction.

MP calls on govt to prioritise probe into Adib's death

MP calls on govt to prioritise probe into Adib's death

Jelutong MP RSN Rayer says issues such as Adib's death and Jho Low's whereabouts should be priorities.

LETTER | Ungku Aziz: A national icon passes on

LETTER | Ungku Aziz: A national icon passes on

He had served as the VC of the country's first and premier university with great ability, acumen and aplomb for 20 years.

LETTER | From a 12-year-old girl: Jocelyn Yow is an inspiration

LETTER | From a 12-year-old girl: Jocelyn Yow is an inspiration

She proves that being young doesn't mean one is inexperienced or lacks knowledge.

Zoom to expand presence in Singapore with R&D centre, hire hundreds

Zoom to expand presence in Singapore with R&D centre, hire hundreds

The video-conferencing services provider says that is also doubling its data centre capacity in the country.
Clinic lodges police report over falsified Covid-19 test results

Clinic lodges police report over falsified Covid-19 test results

The Rawang clinic said the names of the individuals were changed, believed for circumventing mandatory testing.

Dr M: 'Rule of law' now allows 'criminals' to go free

Dr M: 'Rule of law' now allows 'criminals' to go free

Ex-PM says this following several high profile corruption cases being dropped recently.

Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing US antitrust case

Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing US antitrust case

The lawsuit may force the company to change the way it discloses its activities to users.
Why rape victims don't come forward against high profile offenders

Why rape victims don't come forward against high profile offenders

Sometimes victims think no one will believe them due to the power of the offender, says Awam's Lilian Kok.

Umno man Mohamad Ali appointed Dewan Negara deputy president

Umno man Mohamad Ali appointed Dewan Negara deputy president

UPDATED 2.11PM | He's the sole candidate proposed by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

427 Kossan workers at Meru facility infected with Covid-19

427 Kossan workers at Meru facility infected with Covid-19

COVID-19 | Glove maker says the facility has been shut although all workers are asymptomatic.

Close to 60k inmates undergoing, completed rehab outside prison

Close to 60k inmates undergoing, completed rehab outside prison

This is the result of the ongoing efforts to reduce overcrowding as part of Covid-19 prevention measures, says Hamzah.

Covid-19: HUSM nurse is latest frontliner casualty

Covid-19: HUSM nurse is latest frontliner casualty

Sources say the nurse was attached to the hospital's surgical intensive care unit.

Baram Peace Park secures crucial international timber funding

Baram Peace Park secures crucial international timber funding

In endorsing the proposal, ITTO commits to providing conservation support.
Federal Court reserves judgment on woman's bid to be declared non-Muslim

Federal Court reserves judgment on woman's bid to be declared non-Muslim

Rosliza Ibrahim was born to a Muslim father but raised as a Buddist by her Buddhist mother.

Pakistan toughens rape law after outcry over attacks

Pakistan toughens rape law after outcry over attacks

Presidential decree will create special courts to try cases within four months.

Ku Li has disrespected Umno discipline, confused members - info chief

Ku Li has disrespected Umno discipline, confused members - info chief

Disagreements should be voiced through proper channels, says Shahril Hamdan.

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 16)

UPDATED 10.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 16)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Record number of journalists imprisoned in 2020 - report

Record number of journalists imprisoned in 2020 - report

At least 274 journalists were in jail as of Dec 1, up from at least 250 last year.
Europe set to approve Covid-19 vaccine in Christmas week

Europe set to approve Covid-19 vaccine in Christmas week

EU authorities under pressure to quickly evaluate vaccines and give final approval for use.

MP SPEAKS | Time for young M'sians to lead

MP SPEAKS | Time for young M'sians to lead

After all, youths have the most at stake with their future on the line.

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says new libel case 'ludicrous'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says new libel case 'ludicrous'

Ressa, a Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018, has faced a series of lawsuits.
New coronavirus strain spreading in UK has key mutations, scientists say

New coronavirus strain spreading in UK has key mutations, scientists say

The mutations include changes to the important 'spike' protein that coronavirus uses to infect human cells.
Hire child protection officers for SWD, not political appointees - Hannah tells Rina

Hire child protection officers for SWD, not political appointees - Hannah tells Rina

Segambut MP says the filling of jobs must not be done in the same manner as YKN volunteers were appointed.

Najib: BN can still 'do something' if PN disappoints on our budget demands

Najib: BN can still 'do something' if PN disappoints on our budget demands

‘If our wishes are still not achieved after a reasonable time frame, BN still has the chance to do something in the future,’ he says.
YOURSAY | Top Glove whistleblower - heroic act or insubordination?

YOURSAY | Top Glove whistleblower - heroic act or insubordination?

‘Money can't buy lives but Yubaraj’s heroic act has saved lives…’.
Meet Jocelyn Yow – the California mayor who considers Alor Setar her hometown

Meet Jocelyn Yow – the California mayor who considers Alor Setar her hometown

MALAYSIANSKINI | We talk to the bright young political star who will be running the local govt in Eastvale, California.

YOURSAY | DAP an ‘embodiment of evil’ – can this indoctrination be reversed?

YOURSAY | DAP an ‘embodiment of evil’ – can this indoctrination be reversed?

'Syed Saddiq has articulated what has been going on for six decades...'

Putin congratulates Joe Biden on US election victory - Kremlin

Putin congratulates Joe Biden on US election victory - Kremlin

'For my part, I am ready for interaction and contact with you,' the Kremlin cites Putin as saying.
Social stigma, turned away from hospital: A new mother's burden surviving Covid-19

Social stigma, turned away from hospital: A new mother's burden surviving Covid-19

Covid-19 survivors must deal with social stigma from society and even some medical professionals.

Muhyiddin passes confidence test, and other news you may have missed

Muhyiddin passes confidence test, and other news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Sarawak Darul Hana it is not!

COMMENT | Sarawak Darul Hana it is not!

It is Sarawak Bumi Kenyalang. Try your luck elsewhere, PAS.

Students launch campaign to fight stigma against addiction survivors

Students launch campaign to fight stigma against addiction survivors

USM students team up with the anti-drugs agency to take a softer approach in the war on drugs.

Hassan backs Anwar but says opposition must decide on leader to face GE15 soon

Hassan backs Anwar but says opposition must decide on leader to face GE15 soon

There must be consensus as to who will lead, says Pasir Gudang MP.

Ungku Aziz, the irreplaceable academician

Ungku Aziz, the irreplaceable academician

The academician had contributed to many fields including education, economy, poverty eradication and the national cooperatives movement.

UK govt told relaxing Covid-19 rules at Christmas will cost lives

UK govt told relaxing Covid-19 rules at Christmas will cost lives

Two influential medical journals issued a joint editorial calling for the UK govt to reverse its policy.