Archive - 25 December 2020

Three die after inhaling gas at sewage plant in Pantai Dalam

Three die after inhaling gas at sewage plant in Pantai Dalam

The deceased were two locals and a Bangladeshi who were employees of a cleaning contractor.
Agong satisfied with Abu Dhabi visit, arriving home tomorrow

Agong satisfied with Abu Dhabi visit, arriving home tomorrow

Sultan Abdullah expresses his appreciation to the UAE government for its intention to contribute Covid-19 vaccine.

Health Ministry survey found most M'sians practise Covid-19 SOPs

Health Ministry survey found most M'sians practise Covid-19 SOPs

A large percentage also say they would censure others who fail to follow SOP.
Cops shoot dead fleeing suspects to save GrabFood rider

Cops shoot dead fleeing suspects to save GrabFood rider

The suspects' car rammed into a GrabFood rider and dragged her for about a few metres.
RON95, RON97 and diesel prices up 2 sen

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices up 2 sen

The new prices per litre are RM1.80 for RON95, RM2.10 for RON97 and RM1.98 for diesel.
Celebrating Christmas in the new normal

Celebrating Christmas in the new normal

Christians in the country celebrated Christmas today on a moderate scale and in a spirit of goodwill.
COMMENT | Minimum remuneration for pupils in chambers

COMMENT | Minimum remuneration for pupils in chambers

Malaysia’s national minimum wage has a blind spot when it comes to pupillage for no reason other than its historical roots.
Covid-19 (Dec 25): 1,247 new cases, S'gor leads while Johor surges

Covid-19 (Dec 25): 1,247 new cases, S'gor leads while Johor surges

UPDATED 8.18PM | COVID-19 | Cases in Johor again exceed 200, but Selangor and Sabah still account for most cases in the country.

Festival greetings on products allowed but not for display in halal-certified premises

Festival greetings on products allowed but not for display in halal-certified premises

Religious Affairs minister clarifies this matter over some misunderstanding involving a cake order from a bakery.

Covid-19: UK mutation not in M'sia yet, but local strain may be more infectious too

Covid-19: UK mutation not in M'sia yet, but local strain may be more infectious too

There are signs that a local variant of the virus carrying the A701V mutation in its spike protein also has increased infectivity.
EMCO imposed on foreign workers’ hostel in Tampoi Jaya

EMCO imposed on foreign workers’ hostel in Tampoi Jaya

Health authority recorded 115 positive cases at the facility in three days.

Meat cartel: Umno Youth calls on govt to hire more halal division officers

Meat cartel: Umno Youth calls on govt to hire more halal division officers

At present, the number of halal division workers does not match the volume of work involved locally and abroad.
Turkey says China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine 91.25pct effective in late trials

Turkey says China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine 91.25pct effective in late trials

COVID-19 | This is potentially much better than the result reported from a separate trial in Brazil.

LETTER | Time for privilege check in legal profession

LETTER | Time for privilege check in legal profession

Masters who refuse to pay their pupils adequately have an important lesson to learn themselves.

Water issue: Court settlement last resort, says Kedah MB

Water issue: Court settlement last resort, says Kedah MB

Sanusi says this is an option if raw water charge issue comes to a deadlock after negotiation with Penang.

COMMENT | Goodbye Penang ferries, thank you for the memories

COMMENT | Goodbye Penang ferries, thank you for the memories

While 'ancient' ferry service will be missed, it's time to move on to the new and let's preserve it in a dignified way.

Wild elephants rampage at Orang Asli plantation in Gua Musang

Wild elephants rampage at Orang Asli plantation in Gua Musang

Pachyderms destroy hundreds of rubber trees near a village which affected the livelihood of villagers.

MP SPEAKS | Emulate Perak MB, give equitable CDF to all reps

MP SPEAKS | Emulate Perak MB, give equitable CDF to all reps

Umno and Harapan in Perak have shown M'sians how politics can be professional, gentlemanly.

Glove factory escapes shutdown with RM1,000 compound after raid

Glove factory escapes shutdown with RM1,000 compound after raid

Raid found several violations including lack of regular sanitisation and flouting of social distancing.

Call for Amanah Youth to create 50 national leaders, be capable like DAP

Call for Amanah Youth to create 50 national leaders, be capable like DAP

These are leaders well-versed in various aspects and good speakers on stage, says Salahuddin.

Amanah members not Anwar or Dr M fanatics - deputy president

Amanah members not Anwar or Dr M fanatics - deputy president

Salahuddin Ayub says there is also no intent to sideline PKR president.

Germany reports first case of coronavirus variant spreading in Britain

Germany reports first case of coronavirus variant spreading in Britain

COVID-19 | The infected person flew to Frankfurt from London on Dec 20 and tested positive upon arrival.

Former Johor state assembly speaker Mohamad Aziz dies

Former Johor state assembly speaker Mohamad Aziz dies

Mohamad passed away at the age of 80 due to old age.

UPDATED 11.06PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 25)

UPDATED 11.06PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 25)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Increased foreign investments way forward for PNB after lowest ASB dividends

Increased foreign investments way forward for PNB after lowest ASB dividends

Ex-PNB CEO says local-only investments 'make no commercial sense' now.

Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done

Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done

'Unfortunately, trust is not something that will come overnight.'

COMMENT | Politics is like fast food - convenient, cheap, unhealthy

COMMENT | Politics is like fast food - convenient, cheap, unhealthy

We need to get rid of cheap, easy and fake politicians, but many Malays find the truth difficult to swallow.

MP SPEAKS | Can Umno return to having leaders with integrity?

MP SPEAKS | Can Umno return to having leaders with integrity?

Party has gone from a time when its president sold his house for it, to its leaders being involved in graft.

M’sia Covid-19 cases exceed 100k, and other news you may have missed

M’sia Covid-19 cases exceed 100k, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
COMMENT | Cleanse the Malaysian ‘temple’ of corruption

COMMENT | Cleanse the Malaysian ‘temple’ of corruption

Those with power had turned the institution of governance into a 'den of thieves'.
A Brexit trade deal at last: EU and UK clinch narrow accord

A Brexit trade deal at last: EU and UK clinch narrow accord

The deal offers a way out of a chaotic finale to a divorce.
King, Queen extend Christmas greetings

King, Queen extend Christmas greetings

They hope the celebration would bring peace, prosperity, unity and joy to all those who celebrate it.
YOURSAY | Minister, squalid living quarters for foreign workers not new

YOURSAY | Minister, squalid living quarters for foreign workers not new

‘It is public knowledge, so don't pretend to be shocked.’
Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

May this Christmas bring you and your family the promise of a better tomorrow; full of love and hope.