Archive - 19 December 2020

More relief centres opened as number of flood evacuees rise in K'tan, T'ganu

More relief centres opened as number of flood evacuees rise in K'tan, T'ganu

The worst affected district is Kemaman.

PKR still confident Anwar can produce the numbers via SDs or in Parliament

PKR still confident Anwar can produce the numbers via SDs or in Parliament

'I am not ready to share the number (of SDs). I know who we've met,' says Saifuddin Nasution.

Govt to seal vaccine purchase with Astrazeneca on Monday

Govt to seal vaccine purchase with Astrazeneca on Monday

On the overall, we will be purchasing the vaccine for 50 percent of the people, says Health Minister Adham Baba.

Covid-19 (Dec 19): 1,153 new cases, 60 pct of them in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Dec 19): 1,153 new cases, 60 pct of them in Klang Valley

UPDATED 7.39PM | Selangor has 401 new cases, Kuala Lumpur 281 while Sabah has 199 new cases.

MP: Will Zuraida be punished for wearing face shield without mask?

MP: Will Zuraida be punished for wearing face shield without mask?

UPDATED 7PM | Minister was spotted wearing a face shield without a mask at an event in Kuala Ampang today.

Tough fight ahead to convince people to vote in GE15 - Mat Sabu

Tough fight ahead to convince people to vote in GE15 - Mat Sabu

There are some who don't want to vote anymore, says the Amanah president.

Proposal to redefine elderly rejected - Rina Harun

Proposal to redefine elderly rejected - Rina Harun

Minister clarifies the proposal to recategorise age of senior citizens was only discussed but not approved.

First batch of Covid-19 vaccine to arrive in February - Azmin

First batch of Covid-19 vaccine to arrive in February - Azmin

'The initial supply will be used to vaccinate frontliners and vulnerable groups against Covid-19.'
PAS-led Yadim pushes to get plus-size pageant cancelled

PAS-led Yadim pushes to get plus-size pageant cancelled

Its chairperson says Muhyiddin's govt won't be sending the right signals if it is allowed to proceed.

COMMENT | Who do we blame for political mess we're in?

COMMENT | Who do we blame for political mess we're in?

Many would like to point the finger at Anwar, but he isn't the one who got us here.

Gerakan backs revival of GST to cover financial gaps

Gerakan backs revival of GST to cover financial gaps

However, it wants improvements to the system compared to its 2015 implementation.
No recognition needed - Zuraida says of Selangor refusal to accept PeKT

No recognition needed - Zuraida says of Selangor refusal to accept PeKT

PeKT members will help and develop leadership among the community, says the minister.

Do not bury head in sand, Guan Eng tells Tourism Ministry

Do not bury head in sand, Guan Eng tells Tourism Ministry

Ex-finance minister urges Tourism Ministry to create concrete plan for industry's survival.

LETTER | Healthcare coverage not universal if private GP clinics not part of plan

LETTER | Healthcare coverage not universal if private GP clinics not part of plan

Malaysia's dichotomous healthcare system of public and private presents divide that seems to grow wider.

Zuraida will defend Ampang seat if given blessing by Bersatu

Zuraida will defend Ampang seat if given blessing by Bersatu

'The more (I'm) being targeted, the more (determined) for me to defend this seat,' says the minister.

PKR leader open to 'grand coalition' in opposition but insists 'no Mahathir'

PKR leader open to 'grand coalition' in opposition but insists 'no Mahathir'

S'gor PKR Youth says Harapan would do well to learn from its past mistakes.

LETTER | Countering urbanisation and promoting equitable development

LETTER | Countering urbanisation and promoting equitable development

High-income groups migrating from urban areas to outskirts help replenish economy.

Wholesalers brace for new labour rule after minister refuses to budge

Wholesalers brace for new labour rule after minister refuses to budge

KL market wholesalers say they can replace migrant workers with locals, but not without hike in cost.

Deaf South Korean pastor charged with sexual assault

Deaf South Korean pastor charged with sexual assault

He is accused of sexually assaulting two men in separate incidents dating back to 2013.
LETTER | Grand coalition idea intended to help Dr M's survival

LETTER | Grand coalition idea intended to help Dr M's survival

'I think it's about time Malaysians look beyond what Mahathir has to offer.'

Thailand’s last taboo - a new generation defies the monarchy

Thailand’s last taboo - a new generation defies the monarchy

It was Oct 13, a Tuesday, the start of 11 days that would change Yajai’s life and shake Thailand.

Dr M pays last respect to Najib's mother

Dr M pays last respect to Najib's mother

Ex-PM, S'gor sultan among visitors at Rahah Mohamed Noah's funeral.

COMMENT | PN and Harapan – not much of a choice

COMMENT | PN and Harapan – not much of a choice

‘Both sides are irresponsibly responsible for the people’s restlessness and disillusionment.’
UPDATED 10.36PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 19)

UPDATED 10.36PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 19)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

MP SPEAKS | Urgent need for M'sia to form new national consensus

MP SPEAKS | Urgent need for M'sia to form new national consensus

'Malaysia is being overtaken by its regional peers which were previously behind.'

Zoom's Christmas gift: No cap on call lengths over the holidays

Zoom's Christmas gift: No cap on call lengths over the holidays

It's removing the time limit for its free accounts on all meetings globally.
Pfizer irked after Belgian politician publishes Covid-19 vaccine prices

Pfizer irked after Belgian politician publishes Covid-19 vaccine prices

Belgium is buying about five million doses of the vaccine at 12 euros (RM60) per shot.

YOURSAY | Harapan faces existential threat as political reset urged

YOURSAY | Harapan faces existential threat as political reset urged

'Its new narrative must be principled, policy centred in order to appeal to the masses.'

COMMENT | Wanted: A gender-sensitive Covid-19 recovery

COMMENT | Wanted: A gender-sensitive Covid-19 recovery

When you empower a woman, you empower her, her children, family, community and the whole country.

US charges Zoom exec who helped China censor Tiananmen commemoration

US charges Zoom exec who helped China censor Tiananmen commemoration

The 39-year-old faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly conspiring to use Zoom's systems to censor speech.

Chilean president fined for not wearing face mask amid pandemic

Chilean president fined for not wearing face mask amid pandemic

Sebastian Pinera took a selfie with a stranger at the beach without a face mask.

Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in 737 MAX testing - US Senate report

Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in 737 MAX testing - US Senate report

The report says it appeared Boeing was covering up information about two 737 MAX crashes that claimed 346 lives.

CMCO extended but loosened, and other news you may have missed

CMCO extended but loosened, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Trump signs bill that could kick Chinese firms off US stock exchanges

Trump signs bill that could kick Chinese firms off US stock exchanges

The legislation's sponsors intended it to target Chinese companies listed in the United States, such as Alibaba.

Flood evacuees rise as east coast situation worsens

Flood evacuees rise as east coast situation worsens

More than 1,000 people were evacuated in Terengganu and Kelantan.

Navy creates history by appointing woman as first admiral

Navy creates history by appointing woman as first admiral

It says Rohana Jupri's appointment is a recognition of her ability and efforts.

Some S'gor public hospitals mandating pre-admission Covid-19 tests

Some S'gor public hospitals mandating pre-admission Covid-19 tests

The procedure differs from hospital to hospital, with the ones in Sabah making it mandatory for all.