Archive - 23 December 2020

Govt writes off Pahang's RM2.1b water debt

Govt writes off Pahang's RM2.1b water debt

Debt written off through a water services industry restructuring agreement, says Tuan Ibrahim.

Electricity rebate next Jan to June - minister

Electricity rebate next Jan to June - minister

Electricity rebates of two sen per kWh for domestic, commercial, and industrial customers.

Govt urged to be transparent on distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

Govt urged to be transparent on distribution of Covid-19 vaccines

Khairy tweeted he was ready to brief PAC if they can agree to nondisclosure agreement.

BPN 2.0 payments to commence in Jan - minister

BPN 2.0 payments to commence in Jan - minister

New applications and appeals are being processed now, says Zafrul.

Three vaccine makers to work with local companies

Three vaccine makers to work with local companies

Local company will do fill-finish process for Sinovac drug - repackaging into smaller bottles for final distribution.

Health ministry sticking to 10-day quarantine despite new Covid-19 mutation

Health ministry sticking to 10-day quarantine despite new Covid-19 mutation

UPDATED 8.30PM | Noor Hisham says, based on date, there is not much difference between 10 and 14 days.

'Onions have sprouted': Govt urged to solve port congestion or expect price hike

'Onions have sprouted': Govt urged to solve port congestion or expect price hike

Wholesalers and retailers are agonising over fresh produce rotting in containers at the port.

Prison inmates, migrant workers should be priority vaccine recipients - Khairy

Prison inmates, migrant workers should be priority vaccine recipients - Khairy

This is because they are exposed to the Covid-19 pandemic, the minister tells the media.

EMCO at Muar rehabilitation centre from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

EMCO at Muar rehabilitation centre from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 9.30PM | COVID-19 | This is to facilitate the screening of all close contacts of positive cases, says minister.

Eight IPs to be opened over glove maker workers' squalid living quarters

Eight IPs to be opened over glove maker workers' squalid living quarters

The Selangor Human Resources Department is set to open the investigation papers after the Dec 21 raid on the factory.

Covid-19 (Dec 23): 1,348 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 23): 1,348 new cases, 5 deaths

The number of active Covid-19 cases in the country is a record 18,279.

Khairy: Nothing black and white on UAE's vaccine gift yet

Khairy: Nothing black and white on UAE's vaccine gift yet

COVID-19 | No official document on the reported donation of 500,000 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, minister says.

Monitor work-from-home employees straight from TimeTec TA App

Monitor work-from-home employees straight from TimeTec TA App

Working from home or acronym WFH has become new normal to organizations, business and government agencies alike. The risk of the disease spread is contained by not having a percentage of the employee at business premises.

Universiti Putra Malaysia collaborates with PNT Research to enhance the efficacy of functional ingredients

Universiti Putra Malaysia collaborates with PNT Research to enhance the efficacy of functional ingredients

Both parties will work to enhance the efficacy of functional ingredients to contribute towards a society with healthy ageing.

Senior minister roasted over Muhyiddin-era abandoned project

Senior minister roasted over Muhyiddin-era abandoned project

MP points out abandoned school project in Perlis occurred when Muhyiddin was education minister.

LETTER | Beware of scams

LETTER | Beware of scams

It is disturbing to see so many losing their life savings out of greed, ignorance and fear.
Why M'sia lags months behind S'pore in getting Covid-19 vaccine

Why M'sia lags months behind S'pore in getting Covid-19 vaccine

UPDATED 8PM | COVID-19 | Singapore has deep pockets and signed with Pfizer months earlier than Malaysia - Khairy.

AG withdraws appeal against interim stay granted to Hamid Sultan

AG withdraws appeal against interim stay granted to Hamid Sultan

The date for JEC’s inquiry proceedings has yet to be fixed.
Sng only wants to be interim leader, insists a Dayak heads S'wak PKR

Sng only wants to be interim leader, insists a Dayak heads S'wak PKR

It is unfair that Dayaks are the poorest compared to other races, says Larry Sng.

After Belgium leak, KJ says 'very happy' with Pfizer vaccine deal

After Belgium leak, KJ says 'very happy' with Pfizer vaccine deal

The minister drops strong hints that Malaysia has gotten a better deal.

Sufficient vaccines for all adults with more to spare - Khairy

Sufficient vaccines for all adults with more to spare - Khairy

UPDATED 5.20PM | COVID-19 | The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency is working on the approval, he says.

PAS Youth wants pageant organiser to drop 'Miss/Mrs'

PAS Youth wants pageant organiser to drop 'Miss/Mrs'

The wing expressed this at a meeting with the organiser yesterday, on grounds that the participants are Muslims.

Water issue: Kedah wants payment for charges, not contribution - MB

Water issue: Kedah wants payment for charges, not contribution - MB

The state government intends to charge 10 sen for every cubic metre of raw water consumed, says Sanusi.
Dewan Negara passes Budget 2021

Dewan Negara passes Budget 2021

PARLIAMENT | The bill is passed with unanimous support from the senators after the third reading.

Police salary increment proposal needs comprehensive study - deputy minister

Police salary increment proposal needs comprehensive study - deputy minister

Meanwhile, the government has increased PDRM fixed housing allowance, says Ismail Mohamed Said.
Covid-19 vaccine: PAC chair not in favour of KJ's secrecy request

Covid-19 vaccine: PAC chair not in favour of KJ's secrecy request

All proceedings will be followed by a report to be tabled to the Dewan Rakyat, says Wong Kah Woh.
Guan Eng's appointment with cops moved to next year

Guan Eng's appointment with cops moved to next year

DAP sec-gen says IGP apologised to him for the officer's oversight in fixing the date on Christmas eve.

Dutch model's death: Police given until Jan 31 to file statement of defence

Dutch model's death: Police given until Jan 31 to file statement of defence

The next case management of the lawsuit has been fixed on March 4, 2021.
Umno’s appeal for return of 1MDB-linked RM116.7m fixed on Jan 6

Umno’s appeal for return of 1MDB-linked RM116.7m fixed on Jan 6

However, the government's legal team is seeking a new hearing date due to another case in Sabah.

Make way for new leaders, Kit Siang and Guan Eng told

Make way for new leaders, Kit Siang and Guan Eng told

DAP central executive committee member Teng Chang Khim says the duo has been holding their positions for so long.
LETTER | Imperative now to enhance police investigative powers

LETTER | Imperative now to enhance police investigative powers

The system must allow the full extent of all admissible evidence to be gathered.
Court to hear Baling MP's bid to quash graft charges on Jan 25

Court to hear Baling MP's bid to quash graft charges on Jan 25

Abdul Azeez is facing 12 corruption charges pertaining to road projects, as well as for money laundering.

Deputy FT minister: No one sought pork market repairs

Deputy FT minister: No one sought pork market repairs

Santhara urges Wangsa Maju MP to use proper channels when highlighting city council matters.

Govt to brief PAC on vaccine deals if confidentiality respected

Govt to brief PAC on vaccine deals if confidentiality respected

COVID-19 | This comes as Lim Kit Siang continues to press the government to disclose how much it is paying Pfizer.

Govt axes funding for Chinese independent schools

Govt axes funding for Chinese independent schools

This is confirmed by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

No locus standi: Court dismisses Raub durian farmers' judicial review bid

No locus standi: Court dismisses Raub durian farmers' judicial review bid

UPDATED 4.55PM | The farmers are taking the case to the Court of Appeal.

ASB celebrates 30-year anniversary with lowest dividend ever

ASB celebrates 30-year anniversary with lowest dividend ever

PNB chairperson Zeti Aziz said RM7.6 billion would be paid out to 10.2 million investors.

Whistleblowers won't be sacked from now on - Top Glove

Whistleblowers won't be sacked from now on - Top Glove

The company says it has consulted on the right way to handle, shall a similar incident happen again.

Close to 15kg of drugs seized in S'pore from 2 M'sian-registered lorries

Close to 15kg of drugs seized in S'pore from 2 M'sian-registered lorries

S'pore authorities say two male Malaysian drivers were arrested for investigation.
ADUN SPEAKS | Need to think the unthinkable

ADUN SPEAKS | Need to think the unthinkable

Without uniting the opposition, taking Putrajaya is a pipe dream.
LETTER | Internet as utility in Penang: A tentative step in the right direction

LETTER | Internet as utility in Penang: A tentative step in the right direction

Connectivity is the electricity of the 21st century. It is not a luxury; it is a critical infrastructure.
UPDATED 9PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 23)

UPDATED 9PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 23)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

COMMENT | Halal meat scandal: Blockchain technology to the rescue?

COMMENT | Halal meat scandal: Blockchain technology to the rescue?

With such a system, provenance tracking of where each piece of data comes from and whether it is still up to date becomes a breeze.
Europe crosses 500,000 Covid-19 deaths as new variant spreads

Europe crosses 500,000 Covid-19 deaths as new variant spreads

Italy has detected a patient infected with the new variant as have Denmark and France.
Putin signs law to give himself, ex-Russian presidents immunity for life

Putin signs law to give himself, ex-Russian presidents immunity for life

It will also allow him to run for two more six-year terms in the Kremlin if he chooses.

Covid-19 reaches end of earth as first outbreak hits Antarctica

Covid-19 reaches end of earth as first outbreak hits Antarctica

Health, army officials scrambled to clear out and quarantine staff from a remote research station surrounded by ocean, icebergs.
COMMENT | A premonition of Mahathir's grand finale

COMMENT | A premonition of Mahathir's grand finale

Mahathir is quietly moving around with his strategic moves.
Rice smuggling still rampant in Malaysia

Rice smuggling still rampant in Malaysia

It is rampant in the border areas despite regular enforcement operations, says rice industry coalition.

YOURSAY | Religious figures are not exempted from crime reporting

YOURSAY | Religious figures are not exempted from crime reporting

'We expect religious figures to set a good example for us sinners to follow.'

Sarawak PKR rejects Sng's resignation as chairperson

Sarawak PKR rejects Sng's resignation as chairperson

Sarawak PKR leadership council gives its full support for Sng until the next party election, information chief announces.

Police cripple Macau scam, online gambling syndicate active around KL

Police cripple Macau scam, online gambling syndicate active around KL

In another matter in the city, police arrested two foreign women and seized cannabis and ketamine from them.

Sweden to fast-track pandemic bill permitting wider shutdown

Sweden to fast-track pandemic bill permitting wider shutdown

The country has shunned lockdowns but records for new cases are set almost every week.

Drugmakers rush to test whether vaccines stop new coronavirus variant

Drugmakers rush to test whether vaccines stop new coronavirus variant

The mutation, known as the B.1.1.7 lineage, may be 70 percent more infectious and has sown chaos in Britain.

How teacher Dinnie makes award-winning films in rural Sarawak

How teacher Dinnie makes award-winning films in rural Sarawak

MALAYSIANSKINI | By day, he teaches art and physical education. After class, film school begins.

M'sia on track to exceed vaccination target and other news you may have missed

M'sia on track to exceed vaccination target and other news you may have missed

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