Archive - 28 September 2021

Scheduled water supply disruption in Hulu Langat, Selangor

Scheduled water supply disruption in Hulu Langat, Selangor

Water expected to fully return 6am Thursday.

Investigations indicate Tronoh rep raped his maid - police officer

Investigations indicate Tronoh rep raped his maid - police officer

Assistant superintendent disagreed that victim made up the accusation.

Cops deny ‘temple demolition’ in Cheras, four arrested for rioting

Cops deny ‘temple demolition’ in Cheras, four arrested for rioting

Members of the public urged not to speculate.

Glove industry appeals for foreign labour intake

Glove industry appeals for foreign labour intake

Critical shortage of 25k workers since 2019 - Margma.

Former minister calls for MM2H to be reinstated under Tourism Ministry

Former minister calls for MM2H to be reinstated under Tourism Ministry

PARLIAMENT | Nazri Aziz latest to object to programme’s overhaul.

5.9k arrivals applied for home quarantine in past week - Noor Hisham

5.9k arrivals applied for home quarantine in past week - Noor Hisham

Total of 1,612 receive approval for home quarantine.

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Kuala Boh, Pahang starts Thursday

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Kuala Boh, Pahang starts Thursday

Decision made after Health Ministry risk assessment.

Minister: 12th Malaysia Plan book prepared with 'small costs', not RM2b

Minister: 12th Malaysia Plan book prepared with 'small costs', not RM2b

Book prepared by Economic Planning Unit officers, says the minister.

Pfizer submits data for Covid-19 vaccine in younger children

Pfizer submits data for Covid-19 vaccine in younger children

Pfizer and BioNTech will make formal request with US regulators.

Minister apologises over his driver's dangerous driving incident

Minister apologises over his driver's dangerous driving incident

Incident a reminder to improve themselves, says Marzuk.

Penang should look at need, effects of 3rd bridge - senior minister

Penang should look at need, effects of 3rd bridge - senior minister

Ministry hasn't received an official application from the state.

Zahid not transparent when extending company's visa project contract, court told

Zahid not transparent when extending company's visa project contract, court told

'In terms of approval, it's not in accordance with procedure.'

Sarawak deputy CM in ICU following Covid-19 infection, says report

Sarawak deputy CM in ICU following Covid-19 infection, says report

Please follow SOPs and get vaccinated - James Masing.

No clear check-and balance mechanism for mySalam - AG Report

No clear check-and balance mechanism for mySalam - AG Report

'Govt unable to assure reporting transparency.'

Najib suggests bringing back Najib-era GST, HSR

Najib suggests bringing back Najib-era GST, HSR

Ex-PM moots for EPF or PNB to revive Bandar Malaysia.

IRB seeks summary judgment in RM9.41m tax suit against Shafee

IRB seeks summary judgment in RM9.41m tax suit against Shafee

Tax suit is political victimisation, lawyer contends in statement of defence.

AG's report: Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant project unsatisfactory

AG's report: Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant project unsatisfactory

Project deemed unsatisfactory due to delay in completing the system.

NRP: Terengganu to enter Phase 4 in Oct

NRP: Terengganu to enter Phase 4 in Oct

This is based on indicators and current developments, says MB.

Nov 3 management of ex-Batu Maung rep's money-laundering case

Nov 3 management of ex-Batu Maung rep's money-laundering case

Mansor Musa faces 164 charges involving a sum of RM20m.

IRB distances itself from alleged data leak

IRB distances itself from alleged data leak

IRB says it's just a client of MyIdentity system.

Forgot to ‘check-out’ on MySejahtera? You didn’t ‘spend the night’ there

Forgot to ‘check-out’ on MySejahtera? You didn’t ‘spend the night’ there

System can detect ‘outliers’ and replace them with an average duration.

Combating graduate unemployment in today’s challenging economic landscape

Combating graduate unemployment in today’s challenging economic landscape

Taylor’s saw a need, and embarked on radical changes to prepare for the unpredictable

Cops will try to block sale of personal data from major hacker

Cops will try to block sale of personal data from major hacker

UPDATED 5.19PM | Police don't discount possibility of an inside job.

LETTER | Whither are we bound with children's citizenship?

LETTER | Whither are we bound with children's citizenship?

Be fair and considerate to Malaysian mothers.

'Nation's image rests with Seri Perdana's occupants, not RM30m renovations'

'Nation's image rests with Seri Perdana's occupants, not RM30m renovations'

It's almost a crime, says former minister Rafidah Aziz.

Govt spent RM273m for a new customs system - it was never completed

Govt spent RM273m for a new customs system - it was never completed

It started in 2013 and the contractor had made the cheapest bid.

Think tank launches tracker on political appointees in GLCs, agencies

Think tank launches tracker on political appointees in GLCs, agencies

Ideas' website also shows mapping of entire economic ecosystem.

LETTER | Prohibit e-commerce sites from selling banned face creams

LETTER | Prohibit e-commerce sites from selling banned face creams

UPDATED 6.56PM | Some of these products have been banned since 2019.

Economists raise concern over sale of bumi shares, firms in limited market

Economists raise concern over sale of bumi shares, firms in limited market

'Such measures make a mockery of Keluarga Malaysia.'

Court of Appeal to set same date for decision on emergency-linked appeals

Court of Appeal to set same date for decision on emergency-linked appeals

Background facts are more or less the same, says judge.

Minister cites Dr M as example of good elderly driver

Minister cites Dr M as example of good elderly driver

PARLIAMENT | No plans to take driving licences from seniors, stresses Wee.

Opposition: 12MP bumiputera push helps rich cronies, not poor Malays

Opposition: 12MP bumiputera push helps rich cronies, not poor Malays

PARLIAMENT | Anwar and Syed Saddiq debate the bumiputera equity ownership rule.

MACC advisers deeply concerned by implications of recent arrests

MACC advisers deeply concerned by implications of recent arrests

Azman Ujang wants checks, internal audits to prevent a recurrence.

Covid-19 (Sept 28): 11,332 new cases, R-naught below 1.00 in most states

Covid-19 (Sept 28): 11,332 new cases, R-naught below 1.00 in most states

UPDATED 6.54PM | Apart from Pahang, new Covid-19 cases over the past two weeks are generally trending down.

Hishammuddin talks to Chinese defence minister on safe and free seas

Hishammuddin talks to Chinese defence minister on safe and free seas

'All parties must avoid military provocation.'

Oct 4 hearing of bid to stay Rosmah’s solar project corruption trial

Oct 4 hearing of bid to stay Rosmah’s solar project corruption trial

She's appealing a court ruling made against her.

12MP to cost more, wider tax base on the cards

12MP to cost more, wider tax base on the cards

The government needs to temporarily increase the statutory debt limit.
Saddiq questions why M'sian equity holders punished for not being born Malay

Saddiq questions why M'sian equity holders punished for not being born Malay

PARLIAMENT | 45.5 percent of equity currently foreign-owned, Muar MP points out.

Ongoing efforts needed to raise awareness on Covid-19 vaccine among students

Ongoing efforts needed to raise awareness on Covid-19 vaccine among students

This is the best way to create a safe ecosystem at school.

LETTER | Restrictions on unvaccinated should be flexible, reasonable

LETTER | Restrictions on unvaccinated should be flexible, reasonable

Some strict conditions infringe on the right of choice.

COMMENT | Traditional Malay houses on the brink of extinction

COMMENT | Traditional Malay houses on the brink of extinction

Brick-and-mortar houses have become a popular choice.

Health Ministry trying to stem specialist 'brain drain' - deputy minister

Health Ministry trying to stem specialist 'brain drain' - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | It's taking steps to train more specialists, retain existing ones.

Minister confirms freight forwarders bumi equity rule postponed to end 2022

Minister confirms freight forwarders bumi equity rule postponed to end 2022

PARLIAMENT | This is to allow further review of the policy.

Burger King: Japanese Karē-Licious Burgers

Burger King: Japanese Karē-Licious Burgers

Introducing Burger King’s new Japanese Curry burgers, featuring a humble karē sauce with a subtle spice and comforting, warm flavours.
ADUN SPEAKS | 12MP: Devil is not in the details, but lack of political will

ADUN SPEAKS | 12MP: Devil is not in the details, but lack of political will

The plan will be a major disappointment to Malaysians.
Period spot checks: Minister's silence 'may allow harassment to persist'

Period spot checks: Minister's silence 'may allow harassment to persist'

Bandar Utama rep says it appears matter not taken seriously.

Mat Hasan: Don't blindly implement IPCC without consultation

Mat Hasan: Don't blindly implement IPCC without consultation

He urges home minister to engage stakeholders, ensure police welfare.

R Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex

R Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex

Singer's lawyer says they will be appealing.

MADCash empowers micro women entrepreneurs to grow their business

MADCash empowers micro women entrepreneurs to grow their business

MADCash (Multiply Assist and Donate Cash) started firming up in 2019 when we were accepted into UNCDF Financial Innovation Lab. The initial idea of MADCash is to convert a one time donation into a perpetual donation with the concept of paying it forward as we created a technology platform that makes this process visible.
Khalid clarifies letter of support, says it was for affordable housing

Khalid clarifies letter of support, says it was for affordable housing

Ex-FT minister explains proposed project was appropriate at the time.

N Korea fires unidentified projectile, criticises US 'hostile' policy

N Korea fires unidentified projectile, criticises US 'hostile' policy

No one can deny our right to self-defence, N Korean envoy says.

White House rebuts idea that Huawei's Meng was freed in prisoner swap

White House rebuts idea that Huawei's Meng was freed in prisoner swap

Two Canadians were released from Chinese jails.
Accidents involving wrong-way drivers among issues for Dewan Rakyat

Accidents involving wrong-way drivers among issues for Dewan Rakyat

This will be raised during Question Time by Harapan’s Ledang MP.

With births and a beauty salon, Afghan 'guests' transform US base

With births and a beauty salon, Afghan 'guests' transform US base

When Afghans arrive, they are given wristbands with unique identification numbers.
DOE rejects Kuala Nerus sea reclamation project

DOE rejects Kuala Nerus sea reclamation project

EIA report did not comply with the guidelines, says DG.

UK puts military on standby as panic buying hits fuel supplies

UK puts military on standby as panic buying hits fuel supplies

Up to 90pct of pumps are dry in some areas of Britain.
Two transgender women win seats in German parliament

Two transgender women win seats in German parliament

They made history as first transgender women to win parliamentary seats.
Wee denies claims school bus bumpers must be painted in blue

Wee denies claims school bus bumpers must be painted in blue

This claim by Guan Eng is slander for political gain, he adds.

YOURSAY | When those we trust are on the take themselves

YOURSAY | When those we trust are on the take themselves

‘Such incidents are becoming more and more common.’
Suhakam rebuts home minister on citizenship ruling appeal

Suhakam rebuts home minister on citizenship ruling appeal

Commissioner says home minister's points are 'untenable' for three reasons.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 28): 258 reported fatalities, total at 25,695

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 28): 258 reported fatalities, total at 25,695

Daily deaths have been above 200 for four consecutive days.
Govt to sell non-strategic GLC assets, priority for bumi buyers

Govt to sell non-strategic GLC assets, priority for bumi buyers

GLCs and GLICs will be required to enhance the bumiputera agenda.
Malaysia's five-year plan to enhance Sabah, S'wak ties with Kalimantan

Malaysia's five-year plan to enhance Sabah, S'wak ties with Kalimantan

This will include efforts to improve transport connectivity.

MACC intrigue

MACC intrigue

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