Archive - 5 January 2021

Flood forces shutdown of 17 Pahang water treatment plants

Flood forces shutdown of 17 Pahang water treatment plants

Water tankers sent to affected locations, says Pengurusan Air Pahang Bhd.

BN supporters want Umno to remain in PN govt, for now – survey

BN supporters want Umno to remain in PN govt, for now – survey

Come GE15, many supporters believe it would be time for Umno to 'go alone'.

MCA in the dark about Annuar's removal as BN sec-gen

MCA in the dark about Annuar's removal as BN sec-gen

'This was never discussed among BN component parties, neither was it decided by the BN supreme council.'

Flood victims brought to temporary shelters must take Covid-19 test

Flood victims brought to temporary shelters must take Covid-19 test

UPDATED 7.50PM | Those showing symptoms will be segregaed, says Ismail Sabri.

Covid-19 (Jan 5) - 2,027 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 5) - 2,027 new cases, 8 deaths

UPDATED 7.20PM | There are 22,887 active Covid-19 cases in the country as of today.

EMCO extended in Amber Court, Muar rehab centre

EMCO extended in Amber Court, Muar rehab centre

COVID-19 | This is as there's still a high risk of infection in the areas, says Ismail.

Interstate travel - minister tells public to go for swab test voluntarily

Interstate travel - minister tells public to go for swab test voluntarily

UPDATED 7.24PM | COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri Yaakob advises public to take precautionary measures to ensure their own safety.

Indonesia says mass vaccinations to begin Jan 13, president to get first shot

Indonesia says mass vaccinations to begin Jan 13, president to get first shot

The Covid-19 vaccinations will begin then, as the country battles the worst coronavirus outbreak in Southeast Asia.

Umno division heads won't work with DAP, 'important' leadership meeting tomorrow

Umno division heads won't work with DAP, 'important' leadership meeting tomorrow

However, the party wants to strengthen ties with PAS and GPS.

Minister: Cabinet to decide if foreign workers can also be vaccinated for free

Minister: Cabinet to decide if foreign workers can also be vaccinated for free

Ensuring foreign workers are immune to Covid-19 is instrumental for herd immunity, says Khairy.

14 opposition reps issue joint statement blasting Umno for snap polls call

14 opposition reps issue joint statement blasting Umno for snap polls call

With Covid-19 cases, floods and unemployment, now is no time for elections, they say.

Zahid labels as 'slander' report he ordered Umno MPs to leave govt

Zahid labels as 'slander' report he ordered Umno MPs to leave govt

The directive is supposedly meant to pave the way for GE15.

Umno to field candidates in all Bersatu seats in Kelantan

Umno to field candidates in all Bersatu seats in Kelantan

However, state Umno chief says the party will not contest in PAS seats and will request PAS not to enter its territory.

LETTER | Worrying trend of doctors being bullied by seniors

LETTER | Worrying trend of doctors being bullied by seniors

LETTER | The problem is pervasive and serious, particularly in public hospitals.

CAAM issues temporarily suspension notice to My Heli Club

CAAM issues temporarily suspension notice to My Heli Club

Training flights barred for a period of six months, effective today, following two accidents involving its three helicopters.

M'sia to spend RM16.6m on ultra-cold storage facilities for Pfizer vaccine

M'sia to spend RM16.6m on ultra-cold storage facilities for Pfizer vaccine

UPDATED 4.30PM | COVID-19 | Cost will cover procurement of 55 freezers, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Muda questions 'Tajuddin scandal'; son turns up to defend dad

Muda questions 'Tajuddin scandal'; son turns up to defend dad

Prasarana chair's son claims that website's name is malicious.

2021-01-06

2021-01-06

LETTER | Highly irresponsible of states to promote deforestation

LETTER | Highly irresponsible of states to promote deforestation

Such actions will only hinder efforts to promote green recovery efforts.
HSR cancellation sign of govt weakness, says Umno veep

HSR cancellation sign of govt weakness, says Umno veep

PN govt unable to make a firm decision on cross-border economic integration, says Khaled Nordin.

Appointed to govt agency board, Zahid's daughter claims family ties not a factor

Appointed to govt agency board, Zahid's daughter claims family ties not a factor

'I believe I'm qualified to contribute to the agency based on my education and experience in various fields,' says Nurulhidayah.
More evacuated as floods worsen in four states

More evacuated as floods worsen in four states

Several rivers in Pahang breach danger level.
Annuar Musa sacked as BN sec-gen

Annuar Musa sacked as BN sec-gen

UPDATED 7.37PM | The Ketereh MP will be replaced by Ahmad Maslan, who is also Umno secretary-general.

PN assigns state chiefs - Azmin for S'gor, PAS for four others

PN assigns state chiefs - Azmin for S'gor, PAS for four others

This is a significant move as state coalition heads typically represent its nominee for MB or CM.

Najib fails to be excused from 1MDB trial to visit flood-hit Pahang

Najib fails to be excused from 1MDB trial to visit flood-hit Pahang

1MDB TRIAL | It would be a bad reflection on Najib as an MP if he does not go, says defence counsel Shafee Abdullah.

LETTER | Some lessons we can learn amidst much suffering

LETTER | Some lessons we can learn amidst much suffering

Tough times call for collective action to face the challenges in the new year.
Perlis also affected by interstate travel, after traveller to Penang tests positive

Perlis also affected by interstate travel, after traveller to Penang tests positive

UPDATED 2.13PM | Perlis is the last remaining green state in the country.

Prosecution complains about Najib's FB post on ex-BNM governor

Prosecution complains about Najib's FB post on ex-BNM governor

1MDB TRIAL | Sri Ram raises in court ex-PM's Dec 29 online comment on claims against Zeti and her family.

LETTER | Don't ignore importance of contact tracing

LETTER | Don't ignore importance of contact tracing

Always use MySejahtera or record details on log book.
LETTER | Interesting class-action lawsuit by cabbies

LETTER | Interesting class-action lawsuit by cabbies

Should they win, how will they be distributing the RM100 million to 10,000 taxi drivers?
Plan staff scheduling easy with TimeTec TA

Plan staff scheduling easy with TimeTec TA

TimeTec TA is a cloud-based solution for Workforce Time Attendance that offers a whopping 999 clocking schedules to cater to a wide range of industries.
Five family members sleep in car, evacuation centre full to take them in

Five family members sleep in car, evacuation centre full to take them in

This comes after the flood water in their house at Taman Kota Jaya in Kota Tinggi rose up to knee-high.

Umno, PAS eye PKR-held Alor Setar in GE15

Umno, PAS eye PKR-held Alor Setar in GE15

Both parties confident of wresting the semi-urban seat.

Mexico offers Assange asylum after US extradition bid thwarted

Mexico offers Assange asylum after US extradition bid thwarted

The move that could anger the United States, which is seeking his extradition.
Niger mourns, probes weekend massacre of 100 by suspected Islamic militants

Niger mourns, probes weekend massacre of 100 by suspected Islamic militants

Witnesses say over a hundred armed assailants on motorbikes surrounded the villages and started firing indiscriminately.
LETTER | Country in crisis but political brokering takes centerstage

LETTER | Country in crisis but political brokering takes centerstage

Shouldn't the politicians be coming together to alleviate the crises hitting our citizenry?

MCA: So much rain, so little water for Selangorians under Harapan

MCA: So much rain, so little water for Selangorians under Harapan

Selangor MCA state liaison committee chair Ng Chok Sin questions RM2m spent on four drones.

Three election losses, but Lembah Pantai Umno won't make way for Zafrul in GE15

Three election losses, but Lembah Pantai Umno won't make way for Zafrul in GE15

Umno grassroots ready to battle for this parliamentary seat, the party's division chief there is reported as saying.

Cross-generation anti-Lims sentiment rising within DAP

Cross-generation anti-Lims sentiment rising within DAP

Previous attempts to unseat the father-son dynasty have met with abject failure.
COMMENT | The civil war of Umno and Bersatu

COMMENT | The civil war of Umno and Bersatu

What has been simmering under the surface for months is now open for all to see.
LETTER | Snap polls: Is Zahid out of his mind?

LETTER | Snap polls: Is Zahid out of his mind?

Why do we need a general election when the daily new Covid-19 cases are still in the four-digit range?
LETTER | Hello 2021, goodbye 2020

LETTER | Hello 2021, goodbye 2020

It was the worst year of my first decade of life, but here's to a new year with, hopefully, no more coronavirus.

Mustapa promises to reveal HSR compensation figures, says it's below RM891m

Mustapa promises to reveal HSR compensation figures, says it's below RM891m

This can only be done after the matter between Malaysia and Singapore is finalised, the minister adds.

YOURSAY | What was it they said about politicians heading GLCs

YOURSAY | What was it they said about politicians heading GLCs

‘PN appointed Tajuddin because he is an Umno person. This is PN’s survival strategy.’
Top Georgia election official says White House pushed him to take Trump call

Top Georgia election official says White House pushed him to take Trump call

Trump told Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn his election loss.
MACC not ruling out involvement of reputable companies in meat cartel

MACC not ruling out involvement of reputable companies in meat cartel

If there's a cartel, tycoon or a reputable company likely to be involved, says Azam Baki.

Minister: Old HSR model too costly, new proposal allows local firms to join

Minister: Old HSR model too costly, new proposal allows local firms to join

Mustapa explains why Malaysia was against the AssetsCo model, which S'pore says was the main stumbling block.

M'sia, China yet to reach consensus on compensation for cancelled pipeline projects

M'sia, China yet to reach consensus on compensation for cancelled pipeline projects

However, both countries are still engaged in talks for a win-win solution, says the finance minister.

Pothole death: DBKL says it repaired Jalan Tengah nine times

Pothole death: DBKL says it repaired Jalan Tengah nine times

The road was last resurfaced on Dec 26 and we will investigate the cause of the constant damage, City Hall adds.

Seven national athletes, one official test positive for Covid-19

Seven national athletes, one official test positive for Covid-19

Infections confirmed after they underwent swab tests before the start of their quarantine-based approach training.

UPDATED 11.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 5)

UPDATED 11.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 5)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Malay unity rally organiser now open to DAP and other news you may have missed

Malay unity rally organiser now open to DAP and other news you may have missed

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