Archive - 20 October 2021

Speculation emerges Sarawak legislature will be dissolved Thursday

Speculation emerges Sarawak legislature will be dissolved Thursday

Borneo Post says dissolution 'real possibility'.

Harapan not in a rush for Idris quartet to join - Anwar

Harapan not in a rush for Idris quartet to join - Anwar

PKR president says they have not formally applied to join coalition.

Sarawak seniors vaccinated with Sinovac can now get booster dose

Sarawak seniors vaccinated with Sinovac can now get booster dose

UPDATED 9.48PM | They qualify if they have been fully vaccinated for three months.

Tian Chua: Harapan must work with whoever can bring victory

Tian Chua: Harapan must work with whoever can bring victory

'It is a tactic we must consider to win most seats.'

Promises must be kept, Dr M says after Johor ruler criticises Batu Puteh decision

Promises must be kept, Dr M says after Johor ruler criticises Batu Puteh decision

Ex-PM says M'sia and S'pore both agreed to accept ICJ ruling.

Hamzah: National digital identity to be fully implemented in 2024

Hamzah: National digital identity to be fully implemented in 2024

However, home minister says it will not replace MyKad.

MySejahtera spam emails, OTP messages not due to database leak - Health Ministry

MySejahtera spam emails, OTP messages not due to database leak - Health Ministry

Ministry explains they are instead caused by abuse of APIs.

Malaysia not normalising ties with Israel - Saifuddin

Malaysia not normalising ties with Israel - Saifuddin

The foreign minister says the country stands firm with the Palestinian people.

Japanese volcano spews plumes of ash, people warned away

Japanese volcano spews plumes of ash, people warned away

There were no reports of injuries or casualties.

Actor slammed for allegedly making jokes about rape

Actor slammed for allegedly making jokes about rape

Mohd Fauzi Mohd Nawawi later issued 'head to toe' public apology.

India floods block roads, sweep away bridges and leave 46 dead

India floods block roads, sweep away bridges and leave 46 dead

The death toll could rise further in northern India.

Malaccans in neighbouring countries can now vote by post

Malaccans in neighbouring countries can now vote by post

Restrictive rules have been rescinded for the Malacca polls.

LETTER | Shame if post-polls Covid-19 spike repeats in Malacca

LETTER | Shame if post-polls Covid-19 spike repeats in Malacca

Case numbers are now down to similar levels months ago.

Registration for E-Nation Conference 2021 is now open!

Registration for E-Nation Conference 2021 is now open!

Registration for E-Nation Conference 2021 is now open! Seats are limited and registration is free.

Taliban praises suicide bombers, offers families cash and land

Taliban praises suicide bombers, offers families cash and land

Acting interior minister meets the families at a ceremony in Kabul.

Bar president reminds govt to abolish repressive laws

Bar president reminds govt to abolish repressive laws

This is especially after Malaysia's election to the UN Human Rights Council.

Arul not prevented from attending PAC hearing on audit report - witness

Arul not prevented from attending PAC hearing on audit report - witness

1MDB AUDIT TRIAL | Ex-NAD officer testifies nobody stopped ex-1MDB CEO from showing up.

Apex court allows Shafee's appeal in suit against M'sian Bar

Apex court allows Shafee's appeal in suit against M'sian Bar

This is over his conduct as DPP in Anwar's sodomy case.
Senior corporate lawyer acquitted of 3 insider trading charges

Senior corporate lawyer acquitted of 3 insider trading charges

UPDATED 11.20PM | E Sreesanthan was acquitted of insider trading of Sime Darby shares.

Warisan on track to expand to peninsula - Shafie

Warisan on track to expand to peninsula - Shafie

It will be launching a collaboration with Muda soon.

Corporate Tax Deduction in Support of the Malaysian Arts & Culture Sector

Corporate Tax Deduction in Support of the Malaysian Arts & Culture Sector

MACC officer in RM25m missing cash case now suspected drug dealer

MACC officer in RM25m missing cash case now suspected drug dealer

Cops find leads indicating he's likely involved in drug trafficking.

Save the date: MaGIC's annual flagship event, E-Nation Conference returns this 28-29 October!

Save the date: MaGIC's annual flagship event, E-Nation Conference returns this 28-29 October!

SAVE THE DATE! MaGIC's annual flagship event, E-Nation Conference returns this 28-29 October! Held virtually, E-Nation will feature international and local speakers made out of tech captains, industry movers & shakers and key leaders from private and public organisations.

Covid-19 (Oct 20): 5,516 cases, only 4 new clusters

Covid-19 (Oct 20): 5,516 cases, only 4 new clusters

This is the third consecutive day in the current range.

Senior Citizens Bill to be tabled next year

Senior Citizens Bill to be tabled next year 

The bill is in the formulation stage, says deputy minister.

Rafizi warns Malacca PKR against taking shortcuts

Rafizi warns Malacca PKR against taking shortcuts

He says the party should take note the quartet has a 'bad record'.

Statistics help ensure food remains on every table - Mustapa

Statistics help ensure food remains on every table - Mustapa

With real-time statistics, people will get clear picture of economic development.

Ban physical campaigning during Malacca polls, MMA urges EC

Ban physical campaigning during Malacca polls, MMA urges EC

It says Covid-19 is still spreading, even among those fully vaccinated.

Project manager charged with raping 14-year-old girlfriend

Project manager charged with raping 14-year-old girlfriend

The 24-year-old is accused of committing the offence last week.

MySejahtera exploits allow others to send out fake emails, OTP messages - expert

MySejahtera exploits allow others to send out fake emails, OTP messages - expert

UPDATED 7PM | He says exploits could be used by bad actors.

Anwar explains reception for Idris quartet, not sign of candidacy

Anwar explains reception for Idris quartet, not sign of candidacy

They were thanked for bringing about change in Malacca, he says.

Najib didn't seek amendment to KLIA 2 project audit report, court hears

Najib didn't seek amendment to KLIA 2 project audit report, court hears

1MDB AUDIT TRIAL | Ex-auditor testifies this during the trial of Najib and Arul Kanda.
Harapan to hold meeting amid dissent over Idris quartet

Harapan to hold meeting amid dissent over Idris quartet

It is expected to discuss the state lawmakers' interest in joining Harapan.

Facebook plans to change its name - The Verge

Facebook plans to change its name - The Verge

This comes following intense Congress scrutiny over its business practices.

Inspired by his family, this startup is now on track to make learning better using tech

Inspired by his family, this startup is now on track to make learning better using tech

Evetag is a learning marketplace that gives all ages learners the freedom to learn online and in-person, by exploring their interests with highly qualified and vetted teachers.
COMMENT | Keeping international borders closed is pointless

COMMENT | Keeping international borders closed is pointless

It's domestic tourism that carries more health risks.

MP SPEAKS | M'sia should ratify treaties to protect our fisherfolk, oceans

MP SPEAKS | M'sia should ratify treaties to protect our fisherfolk, oceans

Illegal fishing continues to plague local fisherfolk, destroy oceans.

Myanmar frees political prisoners after Asean pressure, then re-arrests some

Myanmar frees political prisoners after Asean pressure, then re-arrests some

The release has been dismissed by some activists as a ploy by the ruling military.
Madpet: Single mum's death sentence shows drug law harsh on the poor

Madpet: Single mum's death sentence shows drug law harsh on the poor

'It also violates one's right to a fair trial.'

Tradition vs credibility: Inside the Asean meet that snubbed Myanmar

Tradition vs credibility: Inside the Asean meet that snubbed Myanmar

'The mood in the meeting had never been more tense.'
Govt to table bill to restore status for Sabah, S'wak

Govt to table bill to restore status for Sabah, S'wak

This will be done in the next sitting, says Maximus Ongkili.

WHO aims to buy antiviral Covid-19 pills for US$10 - document

WHO aims to buy antiviral Covid-19 pills for US$10 - document

The document does not explicitly cite Merck's molnupiravir.

North Korea confirms submarine launch of new ballistic missile

North Korea confirms submarine launch of new ballistic missile

It is expected to field an operational missile submarine, soon.

Haiti gang seeks US$1m per person for kidnapped missionaries

Haiti gang seeks US$1m per person for kidnapped missionaries

Among the 16 Americans and one Canadian are five children.

Global 'Squid Game' mania lifts Netflix quarter

Global 'Squid Game' mania lifts Netflix quarter

It added 4.38 million subscribers from July through September.
Education Ministry told to intervene for school guards not paid salaries

Education Ministry told to intervene for school guards not paid salaries

Salaries are owed to guards in 10 govt schools in Perlis.
Shedding coal: The good, the bad, the ugly of Malaysia’s coal power industry

Shedding coal: The good, the bad, the ugly of Malaysia’s coal power industry

With the threat of climate change, Malaysia has repeatedly pledged to move away from coal. But the clock is ticking.
Kit Siang: Why is convict Najib allowed to travel?

Kit Siang: Why is convict Najib allowed to travel?

DAP veteran asks why Tony Pua was blocked in 2015.

YOURSAY | ‘Ranks for sale’ claim: We need to drain the swamp

YOURSAY | ‘Ranks for sale’ claim: We need to drain the swamp

‘It is infested with alligators of all types.’
PN-BN cooperation at federal level can be replicated in Malacca election, says Hamzah

PN-BN cooperation at federal level can be replicated in Malacca election, says Hamzah

No issue of disunity between PN and BN, adds PN sec-gen.

2021-10-20

2021-10-20

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 20): 69 reported fatalities, death toll crosses 28,000

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 20): 69 reported fatalities, death toll crosses 28,000

Malaysia is highest in Asia in the number of Covid deaths per capita.
COMMENT | A whiskey by any name remains whiskey

COMMENT | A whiskey by any name remains whiskey

Will the teaching profession protest because there’s a whiskey called Teacher's?

PKR Youth leader speaks out against recruiting Idris quartet

PKR Youth leader speaks out against recruiting Idris quartet

Firdaus Johari says what is wrong must be rejected.
Harapan dissent boils over

Harapan dissent boils over

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