Archive - 15 October 2021

EMCO on one locality each in Pahang, Perak ends tomorrow

EMCO on one locality each in Pahang, Perak ends tomorrow

No extension or new localities are imposed with EMCO today.

Dec 15 hearing of Indira Gandhi's suit against IGP, govt

Dec 15 hearing of Indira Gandhi's suit against IGP, govt

Nov 15 is set for case management for parties to submit documents.

Pilot programme allows certain travellers to skip quarantine

Pilot programme allows certain travellers to skip quarantine

‘Test and Release’ is open for heads of state, ministers, and a few others.

Covid-19: Malaysia now the 20th most vaccinated country

Covid-19: Malaysia now the 20th most vaccinated country

It surpasses many early adopters such as Israel and the US.

How to Buy Cryptocurrencies in Malaysia?

How to Buy Cryptocurrencies in Malaysia?

Discover everything about cryptocurrencies and purchase your very first bitcoin at Luno
PM: All states in Phase 3 and beyond from Oct 18

PM: All states in Phase 3 and beyond from Oct 18

UPDATED 9.34PM | Daily cases have dipped below 10k in the past two weeks.

Shorter quarantine for vaccinated close contacts, arrivals

Shorter quarantine for vaccinated close contacts, arrivals

UPDATED 9.31PM | This applies to fully vaccinated individuals from Oct 18 onwards.

EPF, logistics firm settle suit over RM2.6m contribution arrears of 268 truckers

EPF, logistics firm settle suit over RM2.6m contribution arrears of 268 truckers

The amount accounts for a six-year period from 2011-2017.

Seat on UN Human Rights Council not an endorsement, PM told

Seat on UN Human Rights Council not an endorsement, PM told

Malaysia must clean up its own human rights record at home.

Accounting is more than just churning out financial statements

Accounting is more than just churning out financial statements

Accounting is more than just churning out financial statements. One of the chunkiest and less appreciated parts of accounting is bookkeeping, which is always overlooked and undermentioned.
Allianz Business Shield promotion from 1 October to 31 December

Allianz Business Shield promotion from 1 October to 31 December

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that purchase Allianz Business Shield between 1 October and 31 December 2021 can enjoy extra protection at no additional cost.

Singapore revokes political blog's licence over funding disclosures

Singapore revokes political blog's licence over funding disclosures

The site's editor calls it an attempt to stifle press freedom.

M'sia to continue as voice against human rights violations - Saifuddin

M'sia to continue as voice against human rights violations - Saifuddin

Govt intends to focus on rights of vulnerable groups, says minister.

Ex-AG Thomas, 12 others sued over alleged wrongful arrest, prosecution

Ex-AG Thomas, 12 others sued over alleged wrongful arrest, prosecution

Ex-regional arbitration head is seeking RM3.7m in damages, among other things.

MP SPEAKS | Time for our Parliament to keep abreast of international developments

MP SPEAKS | Time for our Parliament to keep abreast of international developments

We also need regular public hearings to keep the government in check.

1MDB gets permission to serve writ of summons to 6 parties overseas

1MDB gets permission to serve writ of summons to 6 parties overseas

Parties include JP Morgan, Petrosaudi, and Patrick Mahony.

Pandamaran residents win case to dismiss eviction order

Pandamaran residents win case to dismiss eviction order

Klang MP Charles Santiago hails this as a rare victory.

UN deal offers 'no guarantees of free movement' for Rohingya on island

UN deal offers 'no guarantees of free movement' for Rohingya on island

This is according to a leaked copy of the agreement.
Proposed amendments more comprehensive, reflective of MA63 - S'wak CM

Proposed amendments more comprehensive, reflective of MA63 - S'wak CM

It includes proper definition of legal terms concerning Sabah, Sarawak.

Covid-19 (Oct 15): 7,420 cases

Covid-19 (Oct 15): 7,420 cases

UPDATED 7.18PM | The R-naught has stayed at 0.88 for four consecutive days.

Najib seeks temporary passport access to be in Singapore with expecting daughter

Najib seeks temporary passport access to be in Singapore with expecting daughter

His wife Rosmah has been granted access to her passport.

Ahmad Maslan: Umno top 2 have respective views on Malacca

Ahmad Maslan: Umno top 2 have respective views on Malacca

Let EC decide polling date first, says Umno sec-gen.

Invest Malaysia 2021 on Rebuilding A Sustainable Economy Affirms

Invest Malaysia 2021 on Rebuilding A Sustainable Economy Affirms

Malaysia’s Economic Resilience and Growth potential
Putrajaya to discuss reopening borders to foreign travellers

Putrajaya to discuss reopening borders to foreign travellers

UPDATED 2.10PM | This is via mutual recognition of vaccine certificates.

Reports lodged against anti-vaccine groups, MOH hopes for speedy probe

Reports lodged against anti-vaccine groups, MOH hopes for speedy probe

The groups spreading fake news, risking public health and annoying: KJ


Muafakat Nasional for Malacca? Zahid keeps it vague

Muafakat Nasional for Malacca? Zahid keeps it vague

We must know to trust each other, says Umno president.

Myanmar junta issues gag order on Suu Kyi's lawyer

Myanmar junta issues gag order on Suu Kyi's lawyer

He cannot speak to media, diplomats, international organisations and etc.

MOH explains discrepancy in Covid-19 death by ethnicity data

MOH explains discrepancy in Covid-19 death by ethnicity data

Two parliamentary replies show different data for Malay, Chinese, Indian deaths.

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor Sultan right to be angry over loss of Batu Puteh

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor Sultan right to be angry over loss of Batu Puteh

Why did the former Harapan govt withdraw appeal against ICJ decision?

Lazada in partnership with Perak State Government to boost eCommerce adoption and revenue for Perak MSMEs

Lazada in partnership with Perak State Government to boost eCommerce adoption and revenue for Perak MSMEs

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, and the Perak State Government today announced a partnership to boost eCommerce adoption and revenue for thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Perak as part of the 'Go Cashless and E-Commerce Perak' (GLeMMER) initiative.

Bersatu and Umno gearing up for Malacca polls

Bersatu and Umno gearing up for Malacca polls

This amid questions if local emergency will be declared.

Santhara explains use of 'homestay' over 'inap desa' in Parliament

Santhara explains use of 'homestay' over 'inap desa' in Parliament

The Dewan Negara president had chided him for not using BM term.

Court allows release of passport so Rosmah could fly to Singapore

Court allows release of passport so Rosmah could fly to Singapore

UPDATED 10.58AM | She will be in the republic to attend to her grandchild's birth.

Secure your pathway to overseas with SEGi’s ADP

Secure your pathway to overseas with SEGi’s ADP

Wondering where to head next after SPM? SEGi offers a fast-track route for students who wish to complete their study with international accreditation and the opportunity to transfer overseas through their American Degree Programme (ADP).

Asean to discuss excluding Myanmar army leader from summit

Asean to discuss excluding Myanmar army leader from summit

Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia indicate they are in favour of doing so.
US forecaster sees La Niña prevailing for Dec-Feb period

US forecaster sees La Niña prevailing for Dec-Feb period

The La Niña pattern is characterised by unusually cold temperatures.
‘Thailand Pass’ to ease process for travellers starting Nov 1

‘Thailand Pass’ to ease process for travellers starting Nov 1

It's a web-based system where travellers can upload required info.
COMMENT | Abandoned by her convert father

COMMENT | Abandoned by her convert father

Ever since Priya was born, she only knew her mother and her older siblings.
'Fake it until you make it': 5G marketing outpaces service reality

'Fake it until you make it': 5G marketing outpaces service reality

5G is not performing the way it is expected, data shows.

Govt to invest in digitalisation of mental health services

Govt to invest in digitalisation of mental health services

New methods of delivering mental health services needed, says KJ.

COMMENT | Plugging the flow of the fake and false

COMMENT | Plugging the flow of the fake and false

We are all party to believing, spreading misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines.

COMMENT | Action needed on Pandora Papers

COMMENT | Action needed on Pandora Papers

Start investigating so those mentioned in it can clear their names.

YOURSAY | PM throws red meat to the base

YOURSAY | PM throws red meat to the base

'Ismail Sabri, stop this endless unproductive political witch-hunting.'

Assault on beggars: Komtar management to meet cleaning company rep

Assault on beggars: Komtar management to meet cleaning company rep

This comes after two cleaning staff were arrested for alleged assault.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 15): 88 reported dead, toll reaches 27,681

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 15): 88 reported dead, toll reaches 27,681

Perlis has highest Covid-19 deaths per million over the past two weeks.

M'sia ranks 54 in global rule of law index

M'sia ranks 54 in global rule of law index

The country scores 0.57, a decrease of 1.4pct.

Malaysia voted in for a seat in the UN Human Rights Council

Malaysia voted in for a seat in the UN Human Rights Council

183 votes for the nation to sit on the council’s 2022-2024 term.

Memorandum of misunderstanding

Memorandum of misunderstanding

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