Archive - 21 December 2020

Brightway denies its workers are living in shipping containers

Brightway denies its workers are living in shipping containers

The company says it has been instructed to meet with the Human Resources Ministry next Tuesday.
EMCO at Jasin correctional centre, staff quarters from tomorrow until Jan 4

EMCO at Jasin correctional centre, staff quarters from tomorrow until Jan 4

This will affect 771 people comprising 603 detainees and 168 staff as well as their family members.

CMCO, workplace testing enough to keep virus at bay in Klang Valley - DG

CMCO, workplace testing enough to keep virus at bay in Klang Valley - DG

The top official brushes off suggestion that more stringent measures are needed.

Indonesian cumulative Covid-19 deaths exceed 20,000 cases

Indonesian cumulative Covid-19 deaths exceed 20,000 cases

A total of 6,848 new cases were also recorded in the last 24 hours.

Cuepacs disagrees with punishment to health workers for SOP non-compliance

Cuepacs disagrees with punishment to health workers for SOP non-compliance

Authorities should study the cause of Covid-19 transmission in health facilities in a broader context instead, says its president.
DBKL offers up to 50pct discount in development charges to developers

DBKL offers up to 50pct discount in development charges to developers

Developers can submit their application for projects commencing between June 1 this year and May 31, 2021.
Covid-19: All HTAR staff to undergo screening soon - Selangor MB

Covid-19: All HTAR staff to undergo screening soon - Selangor MB

This is following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases at the facility.

Guan Eng's corruption trial to begin in June next year

Guan Eng's corruption trial to begin in June next year

The judge set the date after allowing DPP's application for all the charges against the Bagan MP to be heard together.
DG Hisham explains how frontliners at Klang, Serdang hospitals got Covid-19

DG Hisham explains how frontliners at Klang, Serdang hospitals got Covid-19

Eighty Hospital Sungai Buloh frontliners have been infected, he shares.

Kedah MB: No guarantee to not demolish illegal buildings

Kedah MB: No guarantee to not demolish illegal buildings

Sanusi instead advises owners of illegal structures to move or demolish them without interference by authorities.

DG: No confirmation on UAE vaccine gift, ‘hearsay’ for now

DG: No confirmation on UAE vaccine gift, ‘hearsay’ for now

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry appears in the dark on the details of the Covid-19 vaccine candidate to be trialled in Malaysia.

Minister 'shocked and ashamed' by workers' squalid living quarters

Minister 'shocked and ashamed' by workers' squalid living quarters

UPDATED 9.27PM | Shipping containers converted into living quarters for migrant workers of a glove factory smelt of urine, says Saravanan.

EU agreed 15.50 euros per dose for Pfizer vaccine - document

EU agreed 15.50 euros per dose for Pfizer vaccine - document

The EU drug regulator is expected to decide soon on approval for the Pfizer vaccine.
Covid-19 (Dec 21): 2,018 new cases, more in Johor than in Sabah

Covid-19 (Dec 21): 2,018 new cases, more in Johor than in Sabah

UPDATED 7.26PM | The number of active cases has reached a new record of 16,496.

Bersatu and MCA duo joins Dewan Negara

Bersatu and MCA duo joins Dewan Negara

Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian and Koh Nai Kwong were today sworn in as senators.

No electricity cuts for domestic users with less than 6 months arrears

No electricity cuts for domestic users with less than 6 months arrears

They will be allowed to schedule payment instalments for six months from Jan 1 to June 30 next year.

Judge disappointed in having to vacate Bung Moktar's trial dates

Judge disappointed in having to vacate Bung Moktar's trial dates

Rozina Ayob slams the defence for last-minute information on need for accused to be in the Sabah state assembly.

Sabah mulls other funding initiatives for Pan Borneo Highway

Sabah mulls other funding initiatives for Pan Borneo Highway

Bung proposes that federal govt allows Sabah govt to implement the project on a Private Financial Initiative.

KJ: Kit Siang wrong to claim M'sia paying Pfizer 20x more than Belgium

KJ: Kit Siang wrong to claim M'sia paying Pfizer 20x more than Belgium

'RM3 billion is our overall estimate to get coverage for at least 70pct of our population.'
Klang MP: Govt needs to be more transparent with Covid-19 info

Klang MP: Govt needs to be more transparent with Covid-19 info

COVID-19 | Charles Santiago says there is a need to manage info effectively to create confidence among Klang folk.

Johor ruler orders Islamic affairs dept to probe woman in Punjab wedding

Johor ruler orders Islamic affairs dept to probe woman in Punjab wedding

Sultan Ibrahim urges the public to not make premature conclusions.
2020-12-21

2020-12-21

MP SPEAKS | Should PKR join the proposed grand coalition?

MP SPEAKS | Should PKR join the proposed grand coalition?

Whatever happens, PKR must continue to serve the people and fight for a fairer economy.
Immerse in the Beauty of Traditional Heritage and Serene Nature

Immerse in the Beauty of Traditional Heritage and Serene Nature

The Best of 2020 Korea Unique Venues!
Ku Nan gets 12 months' jail, RM2m fine in corruption case

Ku Nan gets 12 months' jail, RM2m fine in corruption case

The judge allows the defence's bid to stay execution of the sentence pending appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Muda to ROS: 7 days to approve registration or risk legal action

Muda to ROS: 7 days to approve registration or risk legal action

Its pro-tem committee led by Muar MP Syed Saddiq hands over to ROS the group's legal letter.
Saying S'wak PKR needs a Dayak leader, Larry Sng quits top post

Saying S'wak PKR needs a Dayak leader, Larry Sng quits top post

Julau MP feels that the Dayak community needs more political representation.
Catheter factory in Pontian hit by Covid-19

Catheter factory in Pontian hit by Covid-19

COVID-19 | Several Uro Technology factory workers have been linked to the Batu 39 cluster.

Veteran sports editor Tony Francis passes away

Veteran sports editor Tony Francis passes away

Late journalist was inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame in 2015.
UPDATED 9.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 21)

UPDATED 9.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 21)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
LETTER | Chambering pupils and salaries

LETTER | Chambering pupils and salaries

Money should not be your priority but learning and the pursuit of knowledge should take the centre stage.
Ku Nan found guilty in RM2m corruption case

Ku Nan found guilty in RM2m corruption case

UPDATED 2.50PM | High Court judge says the prosecution succeeded in proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Immediate care for heart attacks

Immediate care for heart attacks

IJN’s Heart Attack Centre improves patient outcomes through speedy yet effective treatment

Environmental degradation haunts Kuala Langat residents

Environmental degradation haunts Kuala Langat residents

Industrial activities and illegal factories polluting air and rivers in the area.

Harapan can win GE15 with a 'new narrative', says PKR MP

Harapan can win GE15 with a 'new narrative', says PKR MP

The coalition's next election win will rely on its ability to address the people's needs, says Hassan Karim.

MP SPEAKS | What the Harapan 'reset' entails

MP SPEAKS | What the Harapan 'reset' entails

It will incorporate five important elements to strengthen the opposition, but without a change of leadership.

Tougher UK coronavirus curbs may have to last some time

Tougher UK coronavirus curbs may have to last some time

COVID-19 | Britain's health minister makes the call as Covid-19 cases surged by a record number on Sunday.

Harapan to work with PSB in Sarawak polls, no more PKR-DAP clashes

Harapan to work with PSB in Sarawak polls, no more PKR-DAP clashes

INTERVIEW | Sarawak Harapan chief Chong Chieng Jen says the underdog opposition will battle against all odds.

COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2020

COMMENT | My top five newsmakers of 2020

Unlike politicians, they demonstrate what it means to be Malaysian.

Capsized boat incident: PM conveys thanks to villagers

Capsized boat incident: PM conveys thanks to villagers

The villagers in Kampung Bantal in Pahang rescued three health personnel whose boat capsized in a river.

Rights group says Malaysia's deals in Myanmar may benefit its military

Rights group says Malaysia's deals in Myanmar may benefit its military

In a report, Justice for Myanmar looks at the business connections of Mytel, a military-backed telco.

COMMENT | Doctor, please pack your medical kit and go

COMMENT | Doctor, please pack your medical kit and go

Malaysia needs new treatment for its many ills.

YOURSAY | Kudos to Uncle Kentang for helping the homeless family

YOURSAY | Kudos to Uncle Kentang for helping the homeless family

'We are a nation of caring people, but not caring government.'

No plan to replace Anwar and other news you may have missed

No plan to replace Anwar and other news you may have missed

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