Archive - 14 October 2021

No decision yet on Malacca polls - Umno

No decision yet on Malacca polls - Umno

UPDATED 12.40AM | Party to hold more meetings on the matter, says Ab Rauf.

Ministry to probe alleged leaked conversation on Malacca crisis - Zahidi

Ministry to probe alleged leaked conversation on Malacca crisis - Zahidi

UPDATED 12.48AM | Deputy minister says recording intended to tarnish politicians' reputations including PM's.

EMCO in two localities in Lipis, Pahang to end tomorrow

EMCO in two localities in Lipis, Pahang to end tomorrow

The localities have been under EMCO since Oct 2.

Army to form inquiry team after soldier allegedly opens fire, commits suicide

Army to form inquiry team after soldier allegedly opens fire, commits suicide

Defence force chief says it is to avoid such incidents from recurring.

Zahid withdrew RM17.9m to facilitate daughter's bid to buy Bali hotel, court told

Zahid withdrew RM17.9m to facilitate daughter's bid to buy Bali hotel, court told

Prosecution contends Zahid had misused YAB funds for that purpose.

CAC upgrades to reach more Covid-19 patients, says Health DG

CAC upgrades to reach more Covid-19 patients, says Health DG

Upgrades aim to improve home monitoring of patients, reduce deaths.

Health Ministry developing national suicide registry

Health Ministry developing national suicide registry

It is expected to be completed in 2023.

Kelantan starts administering Covid-19 booster

Kelantan starts administering Covid-19 booster

Frontliners will be the first group to receive the jab.

'Cleaning supervisors' who caned beggars at Komtar nabbed

'Cleaning supervisors' who caned beggars at Komtar nabbed

Police say the suspects frequently assaulted beggars and homeless people.

M'sian Bar seeks to assist Federal Court in Najib and son's tax appeals

M'sian Bar seeks to assist Federal Court in Najib and son's tax appeals

The lawyer's group is applying to be 'amicus curiae'.

Cabotage policy: Wee sends explanation letter to Dewan Rakyat speaker

Cabotage policy: Wee sends explanation letter to Dewan Rakyat speaker

The minister will also elaborate on this issue in a debate.

Court of Appeal allows Tawau MP's appeal against 2014 verdict

Court of Appeal allows Tawau MP's appeal against 2014 verdict

The court allows Christina Liew to appeal the Borneo Samudera case.

English school return spurred Covid-19 in children, but cases fell in adults - study

English school return spurred Covid-19 in children, but cases fell in adults - study

Study finds epidemic growing among those under 17.

Smart Manufacturing: Driving Agility

Smart Manufacturing: Driving Agility

Step Up and Step In at The University of Cyberjaya

Step Up and Step In at The University of Cyberjaya

Thrive academically and beyond with University of Cyberjaya latest scholarship
HR minister: Good news to come on minimum wage

HR minister: Good news to come on minimum wage

Saravanan says this at Marhaen's online forum on poverty eradication.

Covid-19 (Oct 14): 8,084 new cases

Covid-19 (Oct 14): 8,084 new cases

UPDATED 7.04PM | Pahang recorded 342 cases yesterday, the lowest since July 23.

PKR leader moots special task force on Pandora Papers

PKR leader moots special task force on Pandora Papers

Azan Ismail says the task force can comprise IRB, BNM, CCID.

Paul Igai to chair Dewan Negara proceedings during deputy president’s absence

Paul Igai to chair Dewan Negara proceedings during deputy president’s absence

The motion receives approval by a voice vote.

Rafidah: 'Ranks for sale' claim highlights need to reset national compass

Rafidah: 'Ranks for sale' claim highlights need to reset national compass

Things are getting worse with almost daily reports of bribery, she says.
I was charged for refusing to ditch Warisan and back govt: Rozman

I was charged for refusing to ditch Warisan and back govt: Rozman

UPDATED 2.22PM | The Labuan MP claims the charge is politically motivated.

MOU: Harapan rues PM taking sole credit for B50 loan interest waiver

MOU: Harapan rues PM taking sole credit for B50 loan interest waiver

Opposition says govt was initially against the waiver for B50 borrowers.

Consider new targets to strengthen bumi economic community - Zafrul

Consider new targets to strengthen bumi economic community - Zafrul

This is to reflect the current challenges the country is facing.

Budget 2022 to be expansionary, lay foundations for wider reform efforts

Budget 2022 to be expansionary, lay foundations for wider reform efforts

Financial assistance will remain ongoing, says the finance minister.
90.9pct of adult population fully vaccinated

90.9pct of adult population fully vaccinated

22,230,828 individuals have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Lazada welcomes leading K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN as first regional Happiness Ambassadors

Lazada welcomes leading K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN as first regional Happiness Ambassadors

Set to deliver more zest and joy to the region, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform Lazada welcomes leading K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN as first Lazada Happiness Ambassadors ahead of its annual flagship 11.11 shopping festival – Lazada’s Biggest One-Day Sale, starting at midnight on 11 November.

Speaker instructs Wee to explain alleged misleading statement in Parliament

Speaker instructs Wee to explain alleged misleading statement in Parliament

He also wants the minister to furnish supporting documents.

Top in Tech Innovation Awards to recognise outstanding leaders

Top in Tech Innovation Awards to recognise outstanding leaders

Your Innovation Story Matters! Calling Malaysian Innovators to submit your entry to the Top In Tech Innovation Awards 2021.

MPs form bipartisan caucus to study medical marijuana, ketum regulations

MPs form bipartisan caucus to study medical marijuana, ketum regulations

It consists of nine members and is chaired by Syed Saddiq.
LETTER | Tour operators must be prepared for future shocks or perish

LETTER | Tour operators must be prepared for future shocks or perish

This year turns out to be even worse than 2020.
PAC report censures ‘underperforming’ Amanah Raya

PAC report censures ‘underperforming’ Amanah Raya

This is over ‘unsatisfactory’ performance in investment and policy amendments.
PM: M'sia ready to return as regional, international investment hub

PM: M'sia ready to return as regional, international investment hub

'This is possible through continuous cooperation from every Keluarga Malaysia member.'

Hometaste raises RM2.4 million via equity crowdfunding platform pitchIN to grow a cloud kitchen business

Hometaste raises RM2.4 million via equity crowdfunding platform pitchIN to grow a cloud kitchen business

Hometaste, a leading home-cooked meals delivery platform has successfully raised RM2,410,317 (USD576,000). It attracted the confidence of 89 investors via Malaysia’s leading equity crowdfunding (ECF) platform with the highest individual investment value at RM802,386 (USD192,000).

Power-up with Durio masks, Pokémon Fans!

Power-up with Durio masks, Pokémon Fans!

Epic Collaboration: Durio x Pokémon 4-ply surgical masks for adults and kids now launched!

PAS senator blasted for linking teen suicides to K-dramas

PAS senator blasted for linking teen suicides to K-dramas

Mohd Apandi Mohamad's remarks made in Parliament drew online flak.

LETTER | Health minister: Why no attention to the plight of people without citizenship?

LETTER | Health minister: Why no attention to the plight of people without citizenship?

And my niece is refused her Covid-19 vaccination - just because she is 14 years old!

Labuan MP claims trial to graft charge linked to govt contract

Labuan MP claims trial to graft charge linked to govt contract

UPDATED 10.31AM | Rozman Isli is accused of abusing his position during his time at LPA.

Shafie: Labuan MP charged with graft because Warisan didn't sign MOU

Shafie: Labuan MP charged with graft because Warisan didn't sign MOU

He says the MACC is no longer a 'body we want'.

'Profound experience': Star Trek's Shatner becomes world's oldest space traveller

'Profound experience': Star Trek's Shatner becomes world's oldest space traveller

The famous 'Captain James Kirk' flies in a billionaire's rocketship.

Man armed with bow and arrow kills five people in Norway attacks

Man armed with bow and arrow kills five people in Norway attacks

Police investigating whether the attack amounted to an act of terrorism.
J&J shot performs best paired with booster dose from Moderna or Pfizer

J&J shot performs best paired with booster dose from Moderna or Pfizer

It produces a comparable or higher antibody response than using the same type.
WHO says it may be 'last chance' to find Covid origins

WHO says it may be 'last chance' to find Covid origins

Investigation hampered by a dearth of raw data from beginning of outbreak.
One-shot Sputnik Light vaccine 70pct effective against Delta variant - RDIF

One-shot Sputnik Light vaccine 70pct effective against Delta variant - RDIF

Sputnik Light could also be effective booster, adds investment fund.

Air Selangor: Water supply to resume in stages from 5pm today

Air Selangor: Water supply to resume in stages from 5pm today

But water supply in some areas may not resume until Saturday.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 14): 68 reported fatalities, total at 27,593

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 14): 68 reported fatalities, total at 27,593

12 died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.

YOURSAY | Hope that Anwar’s office ‘upgrade’ not the only reform

YOURSAY | Hope that Anwar’s office ‘upgrade’ not the only reform

‘Does the upgrade include some multi-million renovations and new furniture?’
COMMENT | Politicians will never reform the PDRM

COMMENT | Politicians will never reform the PDRM

Does anyone really think that political operatives want an IPCMC?
National Unity Action Plan to be launched at year-end

National Unity Action Plan to be launched at year-end

It aims to foster community unity in line with Keluarga Malaysia.

Muafakat Nasional imploding

Muafakat Nasional imploding

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