Archive - 20 December 2020

Seat allocation: BN as party with most seats should be respected - Annuar

Seat allocation: BN as party with most seats should be respected - Annuar

'We want the parties (in PN) to respect our position as the grand old party and give us a role befitting our status.'
Covid-19 (Dec 20): 1,340 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Dec 20): 1,340 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

COVID-19 | Topping the chart is Selangor, followed by Kuala Lumpur and Sabah.

Amid calls for grand coalition, PKR cites its record of cooperation

Amid calls for grand coalition, PKR cites its record of cooperation

PKR always held to principles of mutual understanding and political cooperation, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Confined without payment: Cops rescue 35 women from cleaning firm

Confined without payment: Cops rescue 35 women from cleaning firm

Bukit Aman CID director says police also arrested four Malaysians during a series of raids.

Organiser to Yadim: Plus-size pageant fights body-shaming, empowers women

Organiser to Yadim: Plus-size pageant fights body-shaming, empowers women

'Our objectives and visions are to celebrate, promote, and elevate plus-sized women's beauty, intelligence, and confidence'.

Middlepersons in Covid-19 screening: MMA urges govt to conduct audit

Middlepersons in Covid-19 screening: MMA urges govt to conduct audit

COVID-19 | This is to prevent increasing attempts to commercialise the mass screenings, says MMA president.

10,000 at drive-through wedding of Ku Nan's son

10,000 at drive-through wedding of Ku Nan's son

Stage set up in front of the Palace of Justice where newly-weds wave to guests.

Postcards from Wuhan: One year on, residents share lockdown memories

Postcards from Wuhan: One year on, residents share lockdown memories

They also express their hopes for 2021.

Authorities investigate Iranian tugboat docked in Butterworth

Authorities investigate Iranian tugboat docked in Butterworth

The 'Fire Man' tugboat is believed to have docked to seek emergency medical aid for two crew members.

'Unholy silence!' - Guan Eng steps up war of words with Wee over Penang ferry

'Unholy silence!' - Guan Eng steps up war of words with Wee over Penang ferry

Ex-Penang CM wants transport minister to publicly announce the continuation of ferry service.

COMMENT | Dire need to address living conditions of migrant workers

COMMENT | Dire need to address living conditions of migrant workers

Govt should not succumb to employers' excuse of not enough time to comply with labour rules.

Johor cops probe death threat against state police chief

Johor cops probe death threat against state police chief

Police looking for three suspected LTTE members in S'gor for sending Ayob Khan the death threat two weeks ago.

Thailand holds provincial elections in test of democracy

Thailand holds provincial elections in test of democracy

Provincial administrations are responsible for provision of local services and development plans.

'Don't sensationalise cases involving religious figures' - PAS deputy minister

'Don't sensationalise cases involving religious figures' - PAS deputy minister

Marzuk says reporting such criminal cases will influence others to commit the same offence.

Prasarana offers 'buy one, free one' for My30 unlimited travel pass

Prasarana offers 'buy one, free one' for My30 unlimited travel pass

The offer will be available from tomorrow until Mar 31, 2021.

Ministry to probe status of M'sian who wedded Indian hockey player

Ministry to probe status of M'sian who wedded Indian hockey player

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary says his ministry will question the woman on her religious status once she returns.

More evacuated as floods worsen in T'ganu and K'tan

More evacuated as floods worsen in T'ganu and K'tan

Police remind people not to treat the flood situation as a 'water carnival'.

Saifuddin: Nurul Izzah must 'decide for herself' on active role

Saifuddin: Nurul Izzah must 'decide for herself' on active role

PKR sec-gen says the Permatang Pauh MP is currently working on data analysis with Rafizi.

COMMENT | Are we supporting youths as future leaders in M'sia?

COMMENT | Are we supporting youths as future leaders in M'sia?

We hear some calling for 'youth empowerment' but how have we empowered our youths?

UPDATED 2.05PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 20)

UPDATED 2.05PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 20)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

LETTER | Asking Anwar to quit is a big mistake

LETTER | Asking Anwar to quit is a big mistake

The strongest bloc in the opposition is Harapan.

2020-12-16

2020-12-16

Kit Siang: DAP leadership never proposed replacing Anwar

Kit Siang: DAP leadership never proposed replacing Anwar

Iskandar Puteri MP says he was surprised by Saifuddin Nasution's latest statement.

COMMENT | Let us not end up a failed state

COMMENT | Let us not end up a failed state

PM's chest-thumping declaration to 'fight secularism, liberalism' may take us to where South Africa was in the 60s.

S'wak deputy CM: No majority race, working together makes us stronger

S'wak deputy CM: No majority race, working together makes us stronger

'S'wak is like a garden full of colourful flowers... commitment of gov is to ensure this is continuously maintained.'

ADUN SPEAKS | Vernacular schools in danger with low enrolment

ADUN SPEAKS | Vernacular schools in danger with low enrolment

Education system gives impression that such schools are at odds with national schools which is yes and no.

Biden unveils diverse team tasked with ambitious climate agenda

Biden unveils diverse team tasked with ambitious climate agenda

The Democrat, who will be inaugurated on Jan 20, has vowed to make tackling climate change a top priority.
To fight new Covid-19 strain, Boris Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

To fight new Covid-19 strain, Boris Johnson reverses Christmas plans for millions

He imposed an effective lockdown on over 16 million people in England and reversed plans to ease curbs over Christmas.

Fined RM2,000 for assaulting woman - AGC to appeal for heavier sentence

Fined RM2,000 for assaulting woman - AGC to appeal for heavier sentence

Netizens opine the sentence meted out is too lenient considering the brutality.

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 75 million

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 75 million

The US became the first country to record more than 300,000 deaths, while Brazil has more than 180,000.

YOURSAY | If she’s here, Jocelyn Yow can never be Alor Setar mayor

YOURSAY | If she’s here, Jocelyn Yow can never be Alor Setar mayor

‘Most of them would love to come back to Malaysia but see no future in the country.’
COMMENT | What the Biden presidency means for US economic policy

COMMENT | What the Biden presidency means for US economic policy

The ability to enact his proposals will depend on three factors.

PKR still upbeat on Anwar's numbers and other news you may have missed

PKR still upbeat on Anwar's numbers and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.