Archive - 27 December 2020

LETTER | Pakatan Harapan (2015 to 2020) - An obituary

LETTER | Pakatan Harapan (2015 to 2020) - An obituary

Give us a new generation of young, capable and progressive leaders who can appeal to all Malaysians.

Works Dept apologises after pothole causes minister's cycling mishap

Works Dept apologises after pothole causes minister's cycling mishap

Khairy shares a picture of his injuries which showed bruises on his left forehead, nose and mouth.

Slow traffic on highways over holiday season despite Covid-19 pandemic

Slow traffic on highways over holiday season despite Covid-19 pandemic

This comes as people begin to return home after the Christmas holiday weekend.

Covid-19 (Dec 27): 1,196 new cases, triple digits in three states and KL

Covid-19 (Dec 27): 1,196 new cases, triple digits in three states and KL

COVID-19 | Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor and Sabah record more than 100 new cases respectively.

Youth leaders urge govt to expose halal meat cartel players

Youth leaders urge govt to expose halal meat cartel players

Umno Youth chief says the probing team must comprise various enforcement agencies, including MACC and police.

Three locations in Johor and N Sembilan placed under EMCO

Three locations in Johor and N Sembilan placed under EMCO

This is following an increase of Covid-19 cases there.

Glove maker, two subsidiaries facing 30 charges, up to RM1.5m fine

Glove maker, two subsidiaries facing 30 charges, up to RM1.5m fine

The Labour Department of Peninsular Malaysia is in the process of completing its investigation papers.

Cockfighting event in Labuan broken up amid Covid-19 pandemic

Cockfighting event in Labuan broken up amid Covid-19 pandemic

Labuan police chief says at least 16 roosters were seized and four men arrested.
Mat Hasan: BN open to accepting other parties

Mat Hasan: BN open to accepting other parties

However, consensus must first be reached among its four component parties before approval, he says.

EAIC chief: Bosses prefer to be liked, more than taking action

EAIC chief: Bosses prefer to be liked, more than taking action

It's impossible for EAIC with only 78 staff members to handle 21 enforcement agencies, says Sidek Hassan.

Bangladesh to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - officials

Bangladesh to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - officials

About 1,000 Rohingya refugees will be sent to Bhasan Char in the next few days.

Increase in sales of PR1MA houses in 2020 - Zuraida

Increase in sales of PR1MA houses in 2020 - Zuraida

She also says the ministry was still able to meet its target of building 100,000 units of houses a year.
Water dispute: Penang wants official communication from Kedah

Water dispute: Penang wants official communication from Kedah

Penang CM says there has been nothing since a letter from Kedah Water Corporation three months ago.

Wee lodges report over viral message alleging corruption in ministry

Wee lodges report over viral message alleging corruption in ministry

The MACC has confirmed that a fake identity was used to circulate the message.

Fisherman duped of RM13,000 by 'daughter'

Fisherman duped of RM13,000 by 'daughter'

His 'daughter' told him that she had changed her phone number and asked him to transfer money for business expenses.

Amanah Youth: Grand coalition should be taken to Harapan presidential council

Amanah Youth: Grand coalition should be taken to Harapan presidential council

Its deputy chief rebuts PKR Youth secretary who said the idea was premature.

Europe rolls out Covid-19 vaccines in bid to leave pandemic behind

Europe rolls out Covid-19 vaccines in bid to leave pandemic behind

COVID-19 | The region of 450m people has secured contracts with various suppliers for over 2b vaccine doses.

LETTER | Lawlessness on roads must stop

LETTER | Lawlessness on roads must stop

Police should implement intensive 24-hour patrolling on highways as a solution.

Nashville blast probe leads US agents to suburban home

Nashville blast probe leads US agents to suburban home

Federal agents also trying to identify apparent human remains found near the exploded vehicle.

Covid-19: Malaysian among 10 imported cases in Singapore

Covid-19: Malaysian among 10 imported cases in Singapore

The senior citizen who is a short-term visit pass holder has been isolated upon arrival in Singapore.
Health DG: Don't lie to frontliners on Covid-19 symptoms

Health DG: Don't lie to frontliners on Covid-19 symptoms

COVID-19 | This comes after a doctor was infected by a patient who did not disclose such info.

China's industrial profits rise 15.5pct year-on-year in November

China's industrial profits rise 15.5pct year-on-year in November

China’s economy has seen a strong rebound from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic.
UPDATED 8PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 27)

UPDATED 8PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 27)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Global glove importers reconsider after raids reveal atrocious conditions

Global glove importers reconsider after raids reveal atrocious conditions

Kimberly-Clark, Ansell evaluating the matter after 'unacceptable' workers living conditions uncovered.

Bukit Aman: Many complaints lodged against cops for inaction on drugs, gambling

Bukit Aman: Many complaints lodged against cops for inaction on drugs, gambling

There are also complaints of police chiefs allowing such vice to occur in their areas.

LETTER | Police must arrest suspects, not shoot them dead

LETTER | Police must arrest suspects, not shoot them dead

Inquest or independent inquiry for all police shot dead suspects incidents is needed.

2020-12-27

2020-12-27

Petaling Jaya MP blasts low RM1,000 fine for factory breaching SOPs

Petaling Jaya MP blasts low RM1,000 fine for factory breaching SOPs

Meagre fine is not going to help address the issue, says Maria Chin Abdullah.
MP SPEAKS | All-of-govt and whole-of-society strategy needed

MP SPEAKS | All-of-govt and whole-of-society strategy needed

Record-high Covid-19 infections yesterday is proof that the current approach has failed.

COMMENT | Different strokes for different folks

COMMENT | Different strokes for different folks

Many calls have been made for a fair system but when money is a great mover, is change possible?

Trump plays grinch over aid bill, denies jobless benefits to millions

Trump plays grinch over aid bill, denies jobless benefits to millions

He has thus far refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package.

Dengkil rep tests positive for Covid-19

Dengkil rep tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Adhif Syan Abdullah had taken the test after his driver came down with a fever.

COMMENT | Of Christmas cards, politicians and ego

COMMENT | Of Christmas cards, politicians and ego

Having an ego is not wrong, but must you show you are a class above others with all the titles to your name?

Mukhriz: Pejuang won't back PM installed via SDs from 'corrupt' Umno leaders

Mukhriz: Pejuang won't back PM installed via SDs from 'corrupt' Umno leaders

Pejuang president says corruption is the number one enemy of Malays.

YOURSAY | Can Umno reform? Don't hold your breath

YOURSAY | Can Umno reform? Don't hold your breath

'Why has Umno failed to uplift the Malays the way it had intended?'

New record for Covid-19 infections, and other news you may have missed

New record for Covid-19 infections, and other news you may have missed

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