Archive - 6 October 2021

Navy deploys additional ship over encroachment in EEZ off Sabah, S'wak coast

Navy deploys additional ship over encroachment in EEZ off Sabah, S'wak coast

It will join two other assets that are on 24-hour guard.

Malaysia capable of producing own vaccine in 10 years - Adham

Malaysia capable of producing own vaccine in 10 years - Adham

This will be through the National Vaccine Development Roadmap.

Disgruntled Malacca assemblypersons to complain to Agong

Disgruntled Malacca assemblypersons to complain to Agong

This after requests to meet with the governor were not entertained.

Zuraida moots housing policy for palm oil plantations

Zuraida moots housing policy for palm oil plantations

Minister also wants to formalise smallholders and manage them in clusters.

Five held over funeral arrangements graft probe

Five held over funeral arrangements graft probe

The activities involve total bribes of RM20,000.

Fewer Covid-19 patients at private hospitals now – APHM

Fewer Covid-19 patients at private hospitals now – APHM

The number of patients decanted from public hospitals too has dropped.
Zahid's money laundering case similar to Najib's SRC case - prosecution

Zahid's money laundering case similar to Najib's SRC case - prosecution

'Both failed to determine whether the 'donations’ were from illegal sources.'
Hishammuddin: Govt to seek experts' views before deciding on Malacca polls

Hishammuddin: Govt to seek experts' views before deciding on Malacca polls

Sabah election will be made as a case reference.

Scientists who created tools to build molecules win Chemistry Nobel

Scientists who created tools to build molecules win Chemistry Nobel

The molecules helped make new drugs and are more environmentally friendly.

Johor, Pahang to enter next phase of NRP on Friday

Johor, Pahang to enter next phase of NRP on Friday

UPDATED 10.10PM | Johor will enter Phase 3, Pahang will enter the final phase.

Vaccination rate of adolescents aged 12-17 exceeds initial target

Vaccination rate of adolescents aged 12-17 exceeds initial target

62.5pct of them received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

No miscarriage of justice, Abdul Azeez will get fair trial, court heard

No miscarriage of justice, Abdul Azeez will get fair trial, court heard

Prosecution contends the charges against the accused not defective

RON97 up one sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 up one sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

The price will be RM2.77 starting tomorrow until Oct 13.

Malacca residents urge state election postponement

Malacca residents urge state election postponement

They fear it will trigger a spike in Covid-19 cases.

After bringing down Malacca govt, Umno man turns on the waterworks

After bringing down Malacca govt, Umno man turns on the waterworks

Assemblyperson offers teary apology to the people.

Factbox: How Covid-19 in Southeast Asia is threatening global supply chains

Factbox: How Covid-19 in Southeast Asia is threatening global supply chains

Many companies had to cease operations due to the pandemic.

Is this 12MP debate or reading class, ask MPs vexed by 'meaningless answers'

Is this 12MP debate or reading class, ask MPs vexed by 'meaningless answers'

PARLIAMENT | 'If everyone just reads a script, anyone can be a minister.'

Malacca polls need to be held with strict SOP adherence - expert

Malacca polls need to be held with strict SOP adherence - expert

He says Sabah polls not a good comparison due to vaccines.

Self-test for Covid-19 before 'balik kampung' - Khairy

Self-test for Covid-19 before 'balik kampung' - Khairy

People living in high contact settings are encouraged to do so.
IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau launch IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute

IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau launch IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute

IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau (PBU) today announced a collaboration to establish the IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute. The collaboration, a first of its kind for IBM in Malaysia, is expected to benefit nearly 800 students at PBU annually.

Govt: Old poverty line used for aid distribution, new benchmark too expensive

Govt: Old poverty line used for aid distribution, new benchmark too expensive

UPDATED 5.21PM | PARLIAMENT | Old value of RM980 is being used instead of RM2,208.

'Not a yes man' Rais Hussin quits as MDEC chair

'Not a yes man' Rais Hussin quits as MDEC chair

He tells others to stick by their principles in parting words.

Malacca election: 'No way' Umno will work with Bersatu, says Zahid

Malacca election: 'No way' Umno will work with Bersatu, says Zahid

He believes the polls will be an acid test for Umno.

AirAsia to only allow fully vaccinated passengers

AirAsia to only allow fully vaccinated passengers

The requirement comes into effect immediately.

Bill on MA63 scheduled for Oct 26, tight deadlines set

Bill on MA63 scheduled for Oct 26, tight deadlines set

Bill will provide clarity to position of Sabah, Sarawak, says minister.

Malacca election: MOH to prepare for the worst, says DG Hisham

Malacca election: MOH to prepare for the worst, says DG Hisham

He adds Covid-19 situation spiralled out of control after Sabah polls.

9 foreign manufacturing companies shut down from March 2020-May 2021

9 foreign manufacturing companies shut down from March 2020-May 2021

They ceased operations during the pandemic, according to Miti.

MP SPEAKS | National Cancer Fund needed as Covid-19 pandemic will increase cases

MP SPEAKS | National Cancer Fund needed as Covid-19 pandemic will increase cases

Factors include lost income leading to lack of care.

UEM Sunrise wins “Highly Commended” Award at the Sustainable Business Awards, Malaysia 2020/21

UEM Sunrise wins “Highly Commended” Award at the Sustainable Business Awards, Malaysia 2020/21

UEM Sunrise emerged as winners of the Sustainability Business Awards, Malaysia 2020/21 for the first time in the Company’s history. It won the “Highly Commended” Award under the Large Organisation category at the recently held virtual ceremony.
PAC praises PR1MA rationalisation plan

PAC praises PR1MA rationalisation plan

Govt's 2018 policy pivot on project saved RM1.47b in 2020-2021.

My marriage to Najib wouldn't last 34 years if I was overbearing - Rosmah

My marriage to Najib wouldn't last 34 years if I was overbearing - Rosmah

UPDATED 5.18PM | She claims she never directed Najib to follow her views.

Covid-19 (Oct 6): 9,380 new cases, 1,348 in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Oct 6): 9,380 new cases, 1,348 in Klang Valley

New case count across the country has been generally trending down.

Undi18 won't be implemented in time for Malacca polls

Undi18 won't be implemented in time for Malacca polls

Timeline to implement it is Dec 31.

Rosmah in tears during corruption trial

Rosmah in tears during corruption trial

UPDATED 4.10PM | She claims her case was malicious selective prosecution.

Govt urged to act against fake liquor sales after 33 deaths

Govt urged to act against fake liquor sales after 33 deaths

The deaths last month were due to fake liquor containing methanol.

Sabah, S'wak voters in peninsula advised to change voting address - deputy minister

Sabah, S'wak voters in peninsula advised to change voting address - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Govt has no plans to allow postal votes for group.

Mara chair denies sponsorship offers to students based on 'connection'

Mara chair denies sponsorship offers to students based on 'connection'

Selection depends especially on academic performance, says Azizah Mohd Dun.

Malacca Harapan not for snap polls or emergency

Malacca Harapan not for snap polls or emergency

State leader wants political crisis resolved without using either option.

Pandora Papers: Speaker says it should be brought to PSC, RCI

Pandora Papers: Speaker says it should be brought to PSC, RCI

Azhar rejected an emergency motion to debate the leaks.

Taiwan minister says tensions with China the worst in four decades

Taiwan minister says tensions with China the worst in four decades

There is a risk of a 'misfire' across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
AirAsia Group reaches deal with Airbus to restructure plane orders

AirAsia Group reaches deal with Airbus to restructure plane orders

The planes are planned to be delivered through 2035.

Education minister lodges police report on fake photo

Education minister lodges police report on fake photo

Facebook user alleged that Radzi Jidin failed to practise physical distancing.

Digital Transformation (DX) to Business Transformation (BX) in Real Estate Industry

Digital Transformation (DX) to Business Transformation (BX) in Real Estate Industry

There is a silver lining in the dark pandemic cloud; it accelerates digital transformation.
Anwar slams MOU's 'slow and deliberately delayed' progress

Anwar slams MOU's 'slow and deliberately delayed' progress

UPDATED 1.01PM | PARLIAMENT | Even the parliamentary reforms have not been successful, he says.

Gerak takes swipe at Noraini over political appointees in public universities

Gerak takes swipe at Noraini over political appointees in public universities

Group says minister merely pleasing her political master.

LETTER | Recognise role of professors in development of Malaysia

LETTER | Recognise role of professors in development of Malaysia

Don't ignore local talents in our own backyard.

COMMENT | Sim's next baby - Sarawak cancer centre

COMMENT | Sim's next baby - Sarawak cancer centre

The Sarawak minister is a special breed of politician.

EC to meet over Malacca polls

EC to meet over Malacca polls

It is to discuss implementation of state election.

As Sri Lanka suffered, Rajapaksa scion and husband amass wealth, art offshore

As Sri Lanka suffered, Rajapaksa scion and husband amass wealth, art offshore

PANDORA PAPERS | By 2017, the couple’s offshore holdings were worth US$18m.

Maintenance error caused Facebook's 6-hour outage, company says

Maintenance error caused Facebook's 6-hour outage, company says

Same bug also locked out technicians attempting to address the issue.

Airlines warn erratic global Covid-19 rules could delay recovery

Airlines warn erratic global Covid-19 rules could delay recovery

'Govts haven't made it easy for airlines or for the travelling public.'
LETTER | Let us truly embrace the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia

LETTER | Let us truly embrace the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia

'Do not let it just be another slogan that gets forgotten...'

MP SPEAKS | Unethical political manoeuvring only creates problems for people

MP SPEAKS | Unethical political manoeuvring only creates problems for people

Harapan should distance itself from defecting Malacca assemblypersons.

Lawyer: Malacca snap polls should proceed, no need for emergency

Lawyer: Malacca snap polls should proceed, no need for emergency

Apply strict SOPs and run the election, adds Haniff Khatri.

Biden says he and China's Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement

Biden says he and China's Xi agree to abide by Taiwan agreement

The US officially recognises "one-China" but Taiwan solution must be peaceful.

COMMENT | Do you love me?

COMMENT | Do you love me?

The pandemic and social isolation have made some emotionally vulnerable.
Covid-19 deaths (Oct 6): 117 reported fatalities, total at 26,876

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 6): 117 reported fatalities, total at 26,876

Sixteen die before they could receive treatment at a hospital.

YOURSAY | Worms coming out of Pandora Papers

YOURSAY | Worms coming out of Pandora Papers

‘Daim’s case is only a tip of the iceberg.’
Offshore funds linked to 1MDB scandal also involved in Indian, Russian frauds

Offshore funds linked to 1MDB scandal also involved in Indian, Russian frauds

Curacao-based investment funds part of siphoning billions from 1MDB.
Trio win physics Nobel for work on understanding climate change

Trio win physics Nobel for work on understanding climate change

Winners include Manabe, 90, Hasselman, 89, for modelling earth's climate.

UN weather agency warns of water crisis without urgent reforms

UN weather agency warns of water crisis without urgent reforms

Climate change expected to increase droughts, floods.

Setting up M'sian institute of genomes and vaccines timely - researchers

Setting up M'sian institute of genomes and vaccines timely - researchers

Country has experts to battle pandemic challenges.

Malaysia gets top recognition for reducing ozone-depleting substances

Malaysia gets top recognition for reducing ozone-depleting substances

Highest 'A+' given for efforts to meet the Montreal Protocol.

Police classify death of businessperson as 'sudden death'

Police classify death of businessperson as 'sudden death'

Case has no criminal elements, says district police chief.

Safety and Health Dept probing Top Glove worker's death

Safety and Health Dept probing Top Glove worker's death

The glove maker hasn't reported worker deaths to us, Dosh adds.

The man behind Malacca CM

The man behind Malacca CM

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