Archive - 4 October 2021

PAC reports need to be debated in Dewan Rakyat - Harapan MP

PAC reports need to be debated in Dewan Rakyat - Harapan MP

This is to foster transparency in all aspects, says Wong.

Langkawi hotel temporarily closed, 59 staff tested positive

Langkawi hotel temporarily closed, 59 staff tested positive

They are currently undergoing quarantine at home.
Langkawi tourism bubble: 149 Covid-19 cases detected

Langkawi tourism bubble: 149 Covid-19 cases detected

Health DG says the screening involved 40,458 people.
CM says didn't see foreshadowing of 'Malacca Move' during exco meetings

CM says didn't see foreshadowing of 'Malacca Move' during exco meetings

Sulaiman is disappointed at the attempt by four reps to oust him.
No letters received from parties seeking audience with Malacca governor

No letters received from parties seeking audience with Malacca governor

This after claims the current state government has lost its majority.

Swedish 'Mohammad' cartoonist Lars Vilks killed in car crash

Swedish 'Mohammad' cartoonist Lars Vilks killed in car crash

He has been living under police protection since the drawings were published.
Dewan Negara appoints five select committee members

Dewan Negara appoints five select committee members

Motion is tabled by Mas Ermieyati and approved by a majority vote.
Najib to apply for stay of SRC's civil case pending criminal appeal

Najib to apply for stay of SRC's civil case pending criminal appeal

The court has set Nov 4 for the next case management.
Bersih reminds of past scandals after more MPs appointed to helm GLCs

Bersih reminds of past scandals after more MPs appointed to helm GLCs

'The 1MDB, Felda and Tabung Haji scandals happened when politicians led'.

Rosmah to stand trial after failing to get stay of order proceeding

Rosmah to stand trial after failing to get stay of order proceeding

This follows the unanimous decision of the Appeals Court.

Zahid on offshore accounts: 'Do not assume I was trying to evade tax'

Zahid on offshore accounts: 'Do not assume I was trying to evade tax'

PARLIAMENT | Rayer asks Umno chief whether he intends to bring back the money.

Fahmi Reza detained for satirical poster on 'Keluarga Malaysia'

Fahmi Reza detained for satirical poster on 'Keluarga Malaysia'

He has since been released on police bail.

Facing ouster, Malacca Umno says will leave govt's fate in governor's hands

Facing ouster, Malacca Umno says will leave govt's fate in governor's hands

UPDATED 8.10PM | This comes after four lawmakers withdrew their support for the CM.

Baling MP seeks RCI on criminal prosecution against Umno leaders

Baling MP seeks RCI on criminal prosecution against Umno leaders

Abdul Azeez names his proposal as 'Tommy Thomas RCI'.

Zafrul: I have relinquished all posts in Kenanga Group in June 2010

Zafrul: I have relinquished all posts in Kenanga Group in June 2010

This happened when Zafrul was appointed Maybank Investment Bank Bhd CEO.

Anwar wants Dewan Rakyat to debate controversial Pandora Papers

Anwar wants Dewan Rakyat to debate controversial Pandora Papers

He says big names of local politicians were mentioned in the documents.

Idris likely to be CM candidate if new govt formed in Malacca

Idris likely to be CM candidate if new govt formed in Malacca

Sources say Idris is candidate to entice more BN assemblypersons to defect.

Borhanuddin faces police probe over racial slur on shuttler

Borhanuddin faces police probe over racial slur on shuttler

This follows numerous reports lodged against the ex-Bersatu divisional vice-chief.

Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for children is safe - Pharmaniaga

Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for children is safe - Pharmaniaga

Company says more than 63 million doses administered to children in China.

Hamzah: Home Ministry seeks to lower costs of detaining prisoners

Hamzah: Home Ministry seeks to lower costs of detaining prisoners

The cost for 317,674 prisoners, from 2016 to 2020, was RM4.95b.

Another Top Glove factory worker dies, third in three months

Another Top Glove factory worker dies, third in three months

The migrants work in two different facilities owned by the glove maker.

Claims of Malacca govt's collapse: Zahid calls for snap polls

Claims of Malacca govt's collapse: Zahid calls for snap polls

UPDATED 4.48PM | The Umno chief says this is to 'return the mandate to the people'.

Prosecution hands 21 documents to defence in Rumah Bonda founder case

Prosecution hands 21 documents to defence in Rumah Bonda founder case

Siti Bainun is accused of neglecting a 13-year-old child with Down syndrome.


First dose vaccination rate for Forms Five students at 90pct

First dose vaccination rate for Forms Five students at 90pct

Health minister reveals this as schools reopened.

Radzi: 143k students return to school

Radzi: 143k students return to school

The minister says attendance rate is good.

In surprise move, incoming Japan PM to call Oct 31 election - NHK

In surprise move, incoming Japan PM to call Oct 31 election - NHK

This appears to be aimed at exploiting honeymoon period.

Covid-19 (Oct 4): 8,075 cases, lowest in nearly three months

Covid-19 (Oct 4): 8,075 cases, lowest in nearly three months

Selangor and KL combined have less than 1,000 new cases.

Shafie: Affirmative actions should not be about giving 'perpetual assistance'

Shafie: Affirmative actions should not be about giving 'perpetual assistance'

The Warisan chief gives his take on bumiputera equity quota.

Azalina's appointment is an attempt to limit her, says Amanah women's chief

Azalina's appointment is an attempt to limit her, says Amanah women's chief

Aiman Athirah Sabu says Azalina deserves a ministerial post.

COMMENT | Literature and questions of national importance

COMMENT | Literature and questions of national importance

Literary sentiment cannot be untangled from broader society.

11 Malacca Harapan reps to meet governor after state govt collapse claim

11 Malacca Harapan reps to meet governor after state govt collapse claim

UPDATED 3.32PM | 'Discuss efforts to ensure political stability in the state.'

KJ: Special cert for those with legitimate medical reason to decline vaccine

KJ: Special cert for those with legitimate medical reason to decline vaccine

If individual cannot be vaccinated, must observe SOPs more strictly.

Wage subsidy programme saves 2.9m jobs - minister

Wage subsidy programme saves 2.9m jobs - minister

Saravana says the programme also helped 300,000 employers.

MP SPEAKS | Cute words minus social protection won’t address people's needs

MP SPEAKS | Cute words minus social protection won’t address people's needs

System to protect our workers inadequate and ineffective.

LETTER | High value manufacturing in M'sia deserves boost in 12MP

LETTER | High value manufacturing in M'sia deserves boost in 12MP

To achieve it, we need grit, determination and right attitude.

Football Association executive sworn in as senator

Football Association executive sworn in as senator

Hisamudin is also Putrajaya Umno information chief.

COMMENT | Go big: Unicorn companies must set regional trends

COMMENT | Go big: Unicorn companies must set regional trends

Pandemic or otherwise, now it’s the right time to take financial risks.
Singapore Parliament to debate bill to tackle foreign interference

Singapore Parliament to debate bill to tackle foreign interference

Opposition, rights groups, experts concerned about its broad scope.

Govt to uphold 'leaving no one behind' principle - PM

Govt to uphold 'leaving no one behind' principle - PM

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says basic needs of all M'sians will be met.

Move away from racism, says Prabakaran after slur on shuttler

Move away from racism, says Prabakaran after slur on shuttler

Sports should be free of racist elements, adds the Batu MP.

'Malaysians enraged by empty syringe vaccinations'- Bukit Gasing rep

'Malaysians enraged by empty syringe vaccinations'- Bukit Gasing rep

Authorities must beef up its SOPs, says Rajiv Rishyakaran.

Future Ready Pathway series: Preparing ISKL students for the journey ahead

Future Ready Pathway series: Preparing ISKL students for the journey ahead

At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), we believe that the success in preparing students for their future depends on how well we support them in developing 21st-century skills today.

Whistleblower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech

Whistleblower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech

'Conflicts of interest between what's good for public and Facebook'.

Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter

Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter

She's as down-to-earth as that of her father.

Body of teen feared drowned found on Labuan's Sg Miri beach

Body of teen feared drowned found on Labuan's Sg Miri beach

The teen was missing after going for a swim on Sunday afternoon.

87.6pct of adult population fully vaccinated

87.6pct of adult population fully vaccinated

94.3pct received at least one dose of the vaccine.

COMMENT | Piracy ashore: Unlawful 51pct equity policy for forwarding companies

COMMENT | Piracy ashore: Unlawful 51pct equity policy for forwarding companies

'World trading partners watching the violation, exploitation'.

Hidden riches of world leaders, billionaires exposed in unprecedented leak

Hidden riches of world leaders, billionaires exposed in unprecedented leak

Pandora Papers reveal inner workings of shadow economy benefitting the wealthy, well-connected.

Politicians, ministers and M'sian uber-rich revealed in latest offshore leak

Politicians, ministers and M'sian uber-rich revealed in latest offshore leak

This is part of Pandora Papers, a trove of documents shared anonymously to ICIJ, sighted by Malaysiakini.

Japan's Fumio Kishida set to take office as PM, form government

Japan's Fumio Kishida set to take office as PM, form government

He will lead LDP into the election, to be held by Nov 28.

Daim rues M'kini's 'obsession' with him, says offshore trusts legit

Daim rues M'kini's 'obsession' with him, says offshore trusts legit

He responds to Pandora Papers probe, revealing his offshore trusts and companies.

How Daim, M'sia's uber-rich use S'pore to store money offshore

How Daim, M'sia's uber-rich use S'pore to store money offshore

They do so through firms, trusts held in the Caribbean and set up via Singapore.

LETTER | Plea from a mother to all parents: Please get your kids vaccinated!

LETTER | Plea from a mother to all parents: Please get your kids vaccinated!

Unvaccinated children are at a high risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 4): 118 reported fatalities, total at 26,683

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 4): 118 reported fatalities, total at 26,683

Perak records highest new deaths at 26.

COMMENT | Bumiputera agenda a farce which will always be supported

COMMENT | Bumiputera agenda a farce which will always be supported

What is the real situation of the bumiputera?
Sitting out of PN seat negotiations, MIC waits for signal from BN

Sitting out of PN seat negotiations, MIC waits for signal from BN

Saravanan says MIC, MCA and Umno are part of a struggle.

Bersatu man apologises over racial slur, deputy minister urges forgiveness

Bersatu man apologises over racial slur, deputy minister urges forgiveness

Ti Lian Ker urges Malaysians to reject racial prejudice.

MIC has no qualms with Zahid offering Makkal Sakthi seats for GE15

MIC has no qualms with Zahid offering Makkal Sakthi seats for GE15

As there are no overlaps with MIC's traditional seats, says Vigneswaran.

YOURSAY | Malaysians forget too quickly, forgive too easily

YOURSAY | Malaysians forget too quickly, forgive too easily

'It's not that ministers should be paid peanuts, but...'

KJ bids farewell to 'crown jewel' PPV, boosters delegated to clinics

KJ bids farewell to 'crown jewel' PPV, boosters delegated to clinics

'We no longer need to have such a large PPV in operation.'
Cabbage and cabotage

Cabbage and cabotage

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