Archive - 17 December 2020

Covid-19: No public programmes allowed in Kuantan from tomorrow

Covid-19: No public programmes allowed in Kuantan from tomorrow

Enhanced enforcement on living spaces of restaurant staff, factory workers, and construction workers.

Replacing Penang ferry with catamaran mooted by Harapan govt - minister

Replacing Penang ferry with catamaran mooted by Harapan govt - minister

'Alas, he (Lim Guan Eng) is a bit forgetful,' says Wee Ka Siong.

Pastor to face charges for molesting deaf and mute victims

Pastor to face charges for molesting deaf and mute victims

His five victims are men ranging from 27 to 40 years old.

Selangor launches holiday campaign to revive state tourism

Selangor launches holiday campaign to revive state tourism

'The tourism industry provides employment and business opportunities to Malaysians' - Amirudin Shari.

Malacca cops to create Telegram group for info on stolen goods

Malacca cops to create Telegram group for info on stolen goods

'Through the platform, police will provide information on theft activities, especially involving vehicles.'

Worker at Top Glove subsidiary attempted suicide - police

Worker at Top Glove subsidiary attempted suicide - police

'The victim was found lying down in a bloodied state,' says Azizan Tukiman.

Bersih lauds Perak agreement and reforms as the way forward

Bersih lauds Perak agreement and reforms as the way forward

'Political parties need to achieve confidence and supply agreement as democratic solution to political polemics.'

Klang MP summoned for questioning over last year’s Sosma forum

Klang MP summoned for questioning over last year’s Sosma forum

Santiago was speaking at the forum organised by Suaram to repeal Sosma.

Over 30pct of police at four stations have serious integrity problems

Over 30pct of police at four stations have serious integrity problems

This was found in a study and review on all police stations and district police headquarters divisions in Johor.

Miti: Govt committed to promoting ethical recruitment practices

Miti: Govt committed to promoting ethical recruitment practices

International standards will be adhered to, in order to curb further forced labour allegations, the ministry adds.

Covid-19 vaccine: Add foreign workers in high-risk group if warranted - WHO

Covid-19 vaccine: Add foreign workers in high-risk group if warranted - WHO

'Prevent morbidity, protect health system, prevent socioeconomic disruption' - Dr Socorro Escalante

DBKL tables reduced budget of RM2.653 billion for 2021

DBKL tables reduced budget of RM2.653 billion for 2021

Various initiatives for the well-being and prosperity of city dwellers will be implemented, says Mayor Mahadi Che Ngah.

China says to share lunar samples with other countries

China says to share lunar samples with other countries

China is the third country ever to obtain lunar samples.

Penang to gazette more forest reserves as water catchment areas

Penang to gazette more forest reserves as water catchment areas

A further 3,790.54ha of its permanent forest reserve will be gazetted under the National Forestry Act 1984, says CM Chow Kon Yeow.

French president tested positive for Covid-19

French president tested positive for Covid-19

French Presidency says Emmanuel Macron will isolate for the next seven days.
Kedah-Penang water supply agreement needs to be reviewed

Kedah-Penang water supply agreement needs to be reviewed

Deal signed in 1985 has to be reviewed according to current needs, say PAS, Umno, and Bersatu.

Covid-19 (Dec 17): 1,220 new cases, spike in Malacca

Covid-19 (Dec 17): 1,220 new cases, spike in Malacca

UPDATED 7.15PM | The number of active cases currently sits at 14,671.

UEM Sunrise unveils a new website, promising an unparalleled and seamless customer experience

UEM Sunrise unveils a new website, promising an unparalleled and seamless customer experience

UEM Sunrise launches a new and improved website with customer-centric features including loan calculator, on-site search features, virtual 360° show unit tours and product comparison tools for an unparalleled and seamless customer experience.

Federal Court to decide if AIAC ex-director is entitled to immunity from prosecution

Federal Court to decide if AIAC ex-director is entitled to immunity from prosecution

The apex court will decide whether Sundra Rajoo is entitled to immunity from prosecution for acts committed while in office.

Penang ferry service to sail on - finance minister

Penang ferry service to sail on - finance minister

Federal govt approved RM30 million for iconic service, says Zafrul.

Publishing director linked to 'Allah, Liberty and Love' book acquitted

Publishing director linked to 'Allah, Liberty and Love' book acquitted

However, the Petaling Syariah Lower Court orders 180 copies of the book to be forfeited.

Four men in remand for impersonating as MACC officers, DPP

Four men in remand for impersonating as MACC officers, DPP

They include the mastermind known as 'Dato Roy', who claimed to be an MACC director.

PAC to call Zahid to complete probe into Mindef's non-delivery of vessels

PAC to call Zahid to complete probe into Mindef's non-delivery of vessels

The RM9b contract is the largest procurement deal signed by the Defence Ministry.
Heavy rain warning for several states

Heavy rain warning for several states

MetMalaysia says such weather can be experienced in K'tan, T'ganu, Pahang, Johor and Sabah.

Police given 3 weeks to file 'exhaustive' affidavit on Indira Gandhi case

Police given 3 weeks to file 'exhaustive' affidavit on Indira Gandhi case

Lawyer says cops failed to file 79 affidavits since 2014 on the progress of the case.

Kin remember Covid-19 casualty Mariani as dedicated nurse, good friend

Kin remember Covid-19 casualty Mariani as dedicated nurse, good friend

HUSM ICU head nurse Mariani Sulaiman is the latest frontliner to succumb to the virus.

Health Dept confirms 50 staff at Klang hospital infected, source unknown

Health Dept confirms 50 staff at Klang hospital infected, source unknown

UPDATED 8.45PM | Covid-19 | All close contacts under home quarantine.

Harapan sources: Meeting cancelled after unease over 'political reset' call

Harapan sources: Meeting cancelled after unease over 'political reset' call

A PKR MP also voices opposition to replacing Anwar with 'outsider' Shafie.

DAP MP calls for debate on Sexual Harassment Bill, Umno man agrees

DAP MP calls for debate on Sexual Harassment Bill, Umno man agrees

'This is a good thing that cuts across the political divide,' says Ahmad Maslan.
MP SPEAKS | Malaysians need a new national consensus

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians need a new national consensus

We must never give up hope to build a just, prosperous, dynamic and world-class plural Malaysia.
MP SPEAKS | Keep faith in Anwar’s leadership

MP SPEAKS | Keep faith in Anwar’s leadership

We live in extraordinary times and this means that extraordinary measures need to be taken to save the nation.

IPCC bill among five Dewan Rakyat bills postponed to next sitting

IPCC bill among five Dewan Rakyat bills postponed to next sitting

PARLIAMENT | The Covid-19 relief bill, however, will not be postponed.

WHO-led team expected in China next month to probe Covid-19 origins

WHO-led team expected in China next month to probe Covid-19 origins

COVID-19 | The team will leave for a six-week mission, including two weeks of quarantine on arrival.
Less than 10k locals filled 100k vacancies left by foreign workers since MCO

Less than 10k locals filled 100k vacancies left by foreign workers since MCO

PARLIAMENT | Number of PLKS holders in November at 1.54m, down from 1.92m in March, says deputy minister Awang Hashim.

LETTER | Increase standby spare water capacity to prevent disruptions

LETTER | Increase standby spare water capacity to prevent disruptions

Why are the planners not looking at groundwater as a resource to increase spare capacity?
Top News and 2020 Newsmaker - you decide

Top News and 2020 Newsmaker - you decide

POLL | Here is your chance to pick the top 10 headline-grabbers, as well as newsmaker of the year.
No stamp duty exemption for property transfer from parents to children - Zafrul

No stamp duty exemption for property transfer from parents to children - Zafrul

Govt, however, has announced 50pct remission in stamp duty for transfer of property between parents and children.

FT minister won't entertain requests to let migrants work at KL wholesale market

FT minister won't entertain requests to let migrants work at KL wholesale market

'Stop trying to make any more appeals. This is policy,' says Annuar Musa.
TimeTec TA automates workforce data for diverse industries

TimeTec TA automates workforce data for diverse industries

TimeTec TA is a system of choice by many famous brands not only in Malaysia but also in many countries abroad.
PN MPs call for action against Prabakaran over HSO violation

PN MPs call for action against Prabakaran over HSO violation

PARLIAMENT | They claim the Batu MP was spotted voting three days before law minister announced exemptions.

Speaker rejects motion to discipline PN MP for budget vote miscount

Speaker rejects motion to discipline PN MP for budget vote miscount

PARLIAMENT | Azhar Harun says the miscount did not amount to misleading Dewan Rakyat.

COMMENT | Can Harapan move on from Anwar Ibrahim?

COMMENT | Can Harapan move on from Anwar Ibrahim?

Harapan needs to be united under strong decisive leadership. The tragedy is that nobody is stepping up to the plate.

In search of 'GE15 recipe', why not an East M'sian opposition leader? - Shafie

In search of 'GE15 recipe', why not an East M'sian opposition leader? - Shafie

Warisan president floats idea but stops short of offering himself for the role in a BFM89.9 interview.
Harapan needs political reset, stop wasting time with PN - Guan Eng, Mat Sabu

Harapan needs political reset, stop wasting time with PN - Guan Eng, Mat Sabu

Pair notes none of Anwar's 'supporters' in PN sided with Harapan on budget vote.

Singapore's foodie 'hawker' culture given Unesco recognition

Singapore's foodie 'hawker' culture given Unesco recognition

This comes nearly two years after Singapore submitted a bid to be included in the Unesco's list.
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One night in Wuhan: Covid-19's original epicentre re-learns how to party

One night in Wuhan: Covid-19's original epicentre re-learns how to party

The revival of Wuhan's hard-hit nightlife economy offers a glimpse into a post-pandemic lifestyle that many hope will become a reality in 2021.

Some vaccine doses kept too cold, Pfizer having manufacturing issues - US officials

Some vaccine doses kept too cold, Pfizer having manufacturing issues - US officials

Officials are investigating whether storing the vaccines at excessively cold temperatures poses a safety or efficacy risk.
LETTER | Evictions by senseless landlords must stop

LETTER | Evictions by senseless landlords must stop

If we sideline these cases, the rot in our society will eventually collapse the nation over time.

LETTER | Additional women representatives must make real impact

LETTER | Additional women representatives must make real impact

Progress for women in M'sia's political arena has been slow and never achieved 30 pct representation in Parliament.

It's time for all to know where Santa Claus actually came from! (No, not the North Pole)

It's time for all to know where Santa Claus actually came from! (No, not the North Pole)

Curious travellers from all around the world can now explore further Santa Claus’s origins along with other historical legends.

COMMENT | Intellectual property monopolies block vaccine access

COMMENT | Intellectual property monopolies block vaccine access

As the rich and powerful secure access, poor countries will leave out most people as only one in ten can be vaccinated in 2021.
Pasir Gudang MP volunteers to be first in constituency to take Covid-19 vaccine

Pasir Gudang MP volunteers to be first in constituency to take Covid-19 vaccine

The purpose of this declaration is to give confidence to the people of Pasir Gudang, says Hassan Karim.
Ex-Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong to undergo radiation therapy

Ex-Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong to undergo radiation therapy

Goh, 79, has been going to hospital, first to remove kidney stone and then to biopsy a suspicious nodule in his larynx.

COMMENT | Perak’s multi-partisan milestone

COMMENT | Perak’s multi-partisan milestone

If this govt-opposition deal holds, it represents an important shift towards greater partisan cooperation.
Vaccination to prevent disease infection, epidemic demanded by all religions

Vaccination to prevent disease infection, epidemic demanded by all religions

It is categorised as a good practice for a person’s own health, the surrounding people, the community and the country as a whole.

Sick of the system, young Malaysians turn to socialism

Sick of the system, young Malaysians turn to socialism

Disillusioned with mainstream politics and angered by injustice and exploitation, a new wave of activists tell their stories.

UPDATED 10.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 17)

UPDATED 10.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 17)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

YOURSAY | ‘Umno, sack Ku Li if you dare’

YOURSAY | ‘Umno, sack Ku Li if you dare’

‘Don't talk just to make the backdoor PM happy.’
Covid-19 spending bill among items on last day of Dewan Rakyat

Covid-19 spending bill among items on last day of Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Among other matters, the supply of the Covid-19 vaccine from drug company Pfizer will be the focus today.

YOURSAY | Little Napoleons and their mini stadiums

YOURSAY | Little Napoleons and their mini stadiums

‘Since ‘ffira’ in Bulgarian means ‘wastage’, the name of the mini-stadium should be retained.’
ADUN SPEAKS | Minister's statement as good as 'no' to stateless folk

ADUN SPEAKS | Minister's statement as good as 'no' to stateless folk

Many causes of statelessness include lack of education, discriminatory laws and govt bureaucracy.

Ousted from rented home, family sleeps at R&R stop

Ousted from rented home, family sleeps at R&R stop

Parents and three children spent five days at the stop.

A slew of reforms in Perak and other news you may have missed

A slew of reforms in Perak and other news you may have missed

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