Archive - 12 October 2021

EMCO at 2 localities in Pahang to end Oct 13 - NSC

EMCO at 2 localities in Pahang to end Oct 13 - NSC

Localities are Kg Tementong and Kg Orang Asli Kuala Boh.

11 deaths involving delivery riders in Selangor this year - JPJ

11 deaths involving delivery riders in Selangor this year - JPJ

Another 12 serious injuries and 65 minor injuries recorded.

Three bills and 12MP passed, Dewan Rakyat adjourns sine die

Three bills and 12MP passed, Dewan Rakyat adjourns sine die

Repeal of Emergency Ordinances brought to next meeting.

Foundation trustees were 'puppets' controlled by Zahid - prosecution

Foundation trustees were 'puppets' controlled by Zahid - prosecution

Zahid the main contributor to foundation, says Raja Rozela.

Pemas chairperson charged with insulting Muhyiddin

Pemas chairperson charged with insulting Muhyiddin

Dayalan pleads not guilty to charge of offensive Facebook communication.

Langkawi bubble: Testing no longer required but still encouraged

Langkawi bubble: Testing no longer required but still encouraged

Extremely low percentage of tourists positive during screening, says minister.

Samling denies stand-off with Penan villagers, says 56 chiefs consent to logging

Samling denies stand-off with Penan villagers, says 56 chiefs consent to logging

'At no point did Samling issue threats against the villagers.'

Health Ministry corrects racial breakdown figures for Covid-19 deaths

Health Ministry corrects racial breakdown figures for Covid-19 deaths

Previous figures lumped 'lain-lain' Malaysians with non-Malaysians.

Malacca secretary reminds Idris of his oath of secrecy

Malacca secretary reminds Idris of his oath of secrecy

If oath is broken, action can be taken, says Kemal Mohamad.

Harapan: Sulaiman can't be 'minority' caretaker CM, let 'majority' take over

Harapan: Sulaiman can't be 'minority' caretaker CM, let 'majority' take over

The opposition says the CM has lost majority support.

Govt listened to foreign lawyers’ advice to ditch Batu Puteh: court filing

Govt listened to foreign lawyers’ advice to ditch Batu Puteh: court filing

The filing is in response to a lawsuit by a Malaysian.

Malaysia maintains stand on trilateral security pact Aukus

Malaysia maintains stand on trilateral security pact Aukus

'It has the potential to disrupt peace and stability in Southeast Asia.'

UK's 'policy approach of fatalism' early in pandemic was major error, lawmakers say

UK's 'policy approach of fatalism' early in pandemic was major error, lawmakers say

The response 'too reactive as opposed to anticipatory'.

Transport companies must check if passengers fully vaxxed or be charged

Transport companies must check if passengers fully vaxxed or be charged

JPJ can conduct random inspections, says minister.

MPs cry wastage as pen drives and CDs fill Parliament’s dustbins

MPs cry wastage as pen drives and CDs fill Parliament’s dustbins

'All I could see is money in the dustbin,' says Kasthuriraani.

Cop who allegedly borrowed RM100k for 'promotion' probed over murder threat

Cop who allegedly borrowed RM100k for 'promotion' probed over murder threat

The case is being investigated under the Penal Code.

Sarawak approves RM10.14b budget for 2022

Sarawak approves RM10.14b budget for 2022

It plans to help the economy recover from the impact of pandemic.
PM: Equity safety net framework won't take away rights of other races

PM: Equity safety net framework won't take away rights of other races

'Private companies are not subject to this proposal.'
Don't overlook frontliners just because pandemic's peak has passed - S'wak PKR

Don't overlook frontliners just because pandemic's peak has passed - S'wak PKR

It responds to complaints that frontliners at Sarikei Hospital are burnt out.

Allianz Life provides home-based medical services for customers

Allianz Life provides home-based medical services for customers

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Life) is working with Speedoc to introduce the first of its kind, Allianz Care@Home, a service to its customers who are COVID-19 patients, to seek medical attention from home.
Yeo’s Malaysia invests RM20 million to boost production and expand global supply

Yeo’s Malaysia invests RM20 million to boost production and expand global supply

Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (Yeo’s) has invested RM20 million in a high-speed Combi Production and Filling Line (Combi Line) to cement its leadership in the Asian Drink category and meet global product demand while raising the bar on consumers’ experience of Yeo’s range of products.
S'gor not empowered to grant fatwa-review power to Syariah courts - counsel

S'gor not empowered to grant fatwa-review power to Syariah courts - counsel

Sisters in Islam stated this in its striking-out application.

PAS wants PN-MN unity Malacca polls

PAS wants PN-MN unity Malacca polls

PAS committed to unity of the ummah, says its spiritual adviser.

Rights groups: If IPCMC is a coconut, PN's version is the husk

Rights groups: If IPCMC is a coconut, PN's version is the husk

'It's a naked attempt to subvert efforts to ensure police accountability.'

Revocation of EOs to be discussed at next Dewan Rakyat meeting

Revocation of EOs to be discussed at next Dewan Rakyat meeting

PARLIAMENT | The motion is listed as number 13 in today’s order paper.

Dec 14 hearing of bid to quash home minister's refusal to allow Muda be registered

Dec 14 hearing of bid to quash home minister's refusal to allow Muda be registered

This is Muda's third legal challenge against Hamzah's decision.

Miti: Industrial sectors badly hit due to halt in operations

Miti: Industrial sectors badly hit due to halt in operations

PARLIAMENT | Sectors concerned are transport equipment and other manufacturers.

AGC finds other offences in case of missing US$6.94m

AGC finds other offences in case of missing US$6.94m

This is based on IP submitted by the MACC.

Extreme fun in Kuala Kubu Bharu

Extreme fun in Kuala Kubu Bharu

White water rafting is now reopened for extreme water sports fans.

Ismail Sabri tables 12MP at Dewan Negara

Ismail Sabri tables 12MP at Dewan Negara

The 12MP will be debated again before it can be passed.
Guan Eng appointed Parliament Selection Committee member

Guan Eng appointed Parliament Selection Committee member

He’s replacing Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.

Empower small E-commerce to become big E-commerce in Asia

Empower small E-commerce to become big E-commerce in Asia

“Our sales are not catching up and cash is running out. Sadly I have to shut down my eCommerce store”.
Malay pressure group wants probe on Pandora Papers

Malay pressure group wants probe on Pandora Papers

'Stashing of wealth in offshore accounts cannot be allowed to fester.'
5G Network: Pejuang Youth urges govt to cancel Digital Nasional Bhd

5G Network: Pejuang Youth urges govt to cancel Digital Nasional Bhd

Utilise existing local telco providers, instead of forking out RM15b.

Covid-19 (Oct 12): 7,276 new cases

Covid-19 (Oct 12): 7,276 new cases

COVID-19 | The cumulative cases is now at 2,353,579.

Deputy minister: Over 76k divorce petitions during Covid-19 pandemic

Deputy minister: Over 76k divorce petitions during Covid-19 pandemic

UPDATED 2.43PM | Of the total, 87pct involves Muslim couples.

Why are Malay-Muslim champions silent on Pandora Papers, asks Anwar

Why are Malay-Muslim champions silent on Pandora Papers, asks Anwar

Capital flight will impoverish Malays, bankrupt country, says opposition leader.

Maszlee urges MOE to lengthen 2021 year-end school holidays

Maszlee urges MOE to lengthen 2021 year-end school holidays

This will give teachers ample time to prepare for next semester.

Activist: Use 'special draw' income for Orang Asli development instead

Activist: Use 'special draw' income for Orang Asli development instead

OA villages are far from schools, the interior has many bad roads.

Govt to propose regular RTK testing for civil servants, teachers

Govt to propose regular RTK testing for civil servants, teachers

This will be brought up during the next NSC meeting.

LETTER | M'sia may face Day Zero if we don't use water wisely

LETTER | M'sia may face Day Zero if we don't use water wisely

That's when major dams will run of water supply.

Four in ten Asians suffering from Osteoarthritis and joint pain believe Covid-19 restrictions negatively impacted their life

Four in ten Asians suffering from Osteoarthritis and joint pain believe Covid-19 restrictions negatively impacted their life

World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12th and is an important global awareness day established to give voice to people affected by rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).
Adib committee: Senior pathologist appointed to examine coroner's decision

Adib committee: Senior pathologist appointed to examine coroner's decision

Law minister says the pathologist will also examine police findings.

Trio win 2021 Nobel economics prize

Trio win 2021 Nobel economics prize

They were honoured for their work on 'natural experiments'.

WHO advises additional Covid-19 shot for immunocompromised people

WHO advises additional Covid-19 shot for immunocompromised people

The panel also recommends that people over 60 receive an additional dose.
MP SPEAKS | Pandora Papers: Nothing to hide? Then allow for debate

MP SPEAKS | Pandora Papers: Nothing to hide? Then allow for debate

Everyone who is named has an obligation to the rakyat.
COMMENT | Committee formation reflects govt's inability to make wise decisions

COMMENT | Committee formation reflects govt's inability to make wise decisions

Why do we want to waste more time and money?

FinCrew extends insurance coverage to office assets, even to WFH

FinCrew extends insurance coverage to office assets, even to WFH

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a growing work-from-home (WFH) culture across many sectors.
Genting Malaysia Berhad realises procurement savings with ‘systems-thinking’ strategy, powered by cloud-based SAP Ariba suite

Genting Malaysia Berhad realises procurement savings with ‘systems-thinking’ strategy, powered by cloud-based SAP Ariba suite

For leading integrated resort operator Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM), the recent year-long implementation of SAP Ariba on the cloud, which was completed in May 2021, was part of the procurement division’s digital transformation programme.

Thailand to end quarantine for some vaccinated visitors from Nov - PM

Thailand to end quarantine for some vaccinated visitors from Nov - PM

Countries include UK, US, Germany, China and Singapore.

Holla appoints Jonathan Seevaratnam as Executive Producer

Holla appoints Jonathan Seevaratnam as Executive Producer

Veteran events producer, performer and entertainment guru to lead Holla’s ASEAN expansion.
'Don't turn a blind eye to the issue of period poverty'

'Don't turn a blind eye to the issue of period poverty'

Four basic elements have to be addressed.

Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean

Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean

They want to watch K-dramas without subtitles and listen to K-pop without translated lyrics.

Britain reaffirms Asia 'tilt' as new warship makes Singapore stop

Britain reaffirms Asia 'tilt' as new warship makes Singapore stop

Britain, like China, now has two aircraft carriers, compared to the United States' 11.
YOURSAY | Rush for molnupiravir at possibly high cost

YOURSAY | Rush for molnupiravir at possibly high cost

'Buying 150,000 courses may cost the rakyat RM420m.'

Covid: Sabah allows children under 12 to dine-in, from today

Covid: Sabah allows children under 12 to dine-in, from today

They can also enter business premises with fully vaccinated parents.

COMMENT | Committee’s instant results a hard act to emulate

COMMENT | Committee’s instant results a hard act to emulate

This committee moved to solve a crime after just one meeting...

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 12): 93 reported fatalities, total at 27,422

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 12): 93 reported fatalities, total at 27,422

Breakdown of yesterday's new cases by state indicated a general downtrend.

Malacca polls: Some ready but many see flashbacks of Sabah

Malacca polls: Some ready but many see flashbacks of Sabah

A straw poll finds many in the state have differing opinions.
PM hands 'upgrade' letter to Anwar at bipartisan meeting

PM hands 'upgrade' letter to Anwar at bipartisan meeting

The parliamentary opposition leader now has facilities on par with ministers.

Orang Asli deputy speaker

Orang Asli deputy speaker

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