Archive - 28 October 2021

Malacca polls: Umno to continue working with PAS

Malacca polls: Umno to continue working with PAS

UPDATED 12.35AM | The two parties will campaign under their respective logos.

Deepavali SOP: Only fully vaccinated allowed at temples, cemeteries

Deepavali SOP: Only fully vaccinated allowed at temples, cemeteries

Religious processions are not allowed while Deepavali bazaars are permitted.

Scottish university returns looted artefact to Nigeria

Scottish university returns looted artefact to Nigeria

Pressure is on for former colonial powers to return stolen relics.
18-year-olds can vote if S'wak polls held after Dec 31, says law minister

18-year-olds can vote if S'wak polls held after Dec 31, says law minister

PARLIAMENT | Wan Junaidi says Undi18 should be implemented as High Court ordered.

Beijing city mandates Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some workers

Beijing city mandates Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some workers

It's the first key Chinese metropolis to publicly articulate booster mandate.

Bersih warns Malacca PN's Gerai Prihatin Rakyat may run foul of election law

Bersih warns Malacca PN's Gerai Prihatin Rakyat may run foul of election law

Initiative offering discounted goods may influence voters, says group.

Immigration: Long-term visit pass holders do not need clearance to enter M'sia

Immigration: Long-term visit pass holders do not need clearance to enter M'sia

From Nov 1, they will not have to go through MyTravelPass/MyEntry clearance.

Parties gear up for tech-based election campaign in Malacca

Parties gear up for tech-based election campaign in Malacca

Following physical gathering ban, campaigns will mainly be online.

Audit: 8 borrowers with RM522m debt got write-off approval in 2020

Audit: 8 borrowers with RM522m debt got write-off approval in 2020

The borrowers include Malacca, Pahang and DBKL.

Court frees ex-judge, DPP and lawyer of corruption

Court frees ex-judge, DPP and lawyer of corruption

Prosecution fails to prove prima facie case against them.

14 of 676 Covid-19 new cases in S'wak involve lung infection

14 of 676 Covid-19 new cases in S'wak involve lung infection

The cases were either asymptomatic or showed mild symptoms.

Audit report: Weak rental collection of highway concessionaires’ admin offices

Audit report: Weak rental collection of highway concessionaires’ admin offices

RM2.57 million was not accounted for in the Consolidated Funds.
Harapan to announce use of logo, seat distribution for Malacca polls

Harapan to announce use of logo, seat distribution for Malacca polls

They will disclose their decision tomorrow, according to a source.

DAP man opposes Umno's proposal for appointment of state reps

DAP man opposes Umno's proposal for appointment of state reps

Much more needed is the anti-hopping law, says Low Chee Leong.

Maybank users claim account compromised, small sums repeatedly withdrawn

Maybank users claim account compromised, small sums repeatedly withdrawn

UPDATED 11.15PM | Bank counters the cases involved unauthorised transactions, not security breaches.

'Harapan parties in tussle for Paya Rumput, Asahan seats in Malacca polls'

'Harapan parties in tussle for Paya Rumput, Asahan seats in Malacca polls'

UPDATED 6.33PM | However, Anthony Loke says the seats have already been finalised.

‘What about Daim chocolates, Dutch Lady milk, Ramly burgers?’

‘What about Daim chocolates, Dutch Lady milk, Ramly burgers?’

This after MP likens drinking Timah whiskey to ‘drinking a Malay woman’.

MP slams govt for giving in to rhetoric over Timah controversy

MP slams govt for giving in to rhetoric over Timah controversy

This comes as the whiskey manufacturer agrees to consider changing the label.

Audit: Malaysia's federal liability rose to RM1.187 trillion in 2020

Audit: Malaysia's federal liability rose to RM1.187 trillion in 2020

Nation needs work culture and practices of quality and integrity.

Audit report: Immigration Dept loses RM81.69m in unclaimed penalties

Audit report: Immigration Dept loses RM81.69m in unclaimed penalties

Unclear monitoring and agreements caused losses.

Five youths suspected of planning Islamic State-inspired attack in Germany

Five youths suspected of planning Islamic State-inspired attack in Germany

Some 350 police officers participated in the raid.

TB mortality increases, case detection drops due to Covid-19 impact: KJ

TB mortality increases, case detection drops due to Covid-19 impact: KJ

However, M'sia will ensure progress made in TB care is not reversed.

Non-tax revenue drops to RM46.07b in 2020, Petronas dividend at RM34b

Non-tax revenue drops to RM46.07b in 2020, Petronas dividend at RM34b

Reduced Petronas dividend payment accounts for bulk of the decrease.

BN accepts RM10k fine, sec-gen says movement outside halls 'beyond control'

BN accepts RM10k fine, sec-gen says movement outside halls 'beyond control'

Coalition agrees to pay compound for Covid-19 SOP violation.

Application for schools maintenance assistance must go through state depts

Application for schools maintenance assistance must go through state depts

Applications for 2020 were not made through the Education Depts.

Audit: RM499.18m paid for grid project maintenance cost claims

Audit: RM499.18m paid for grid project maintenance cost claims

It was done without confirmation of the KPI.

Audit Report: Mindef incurred RM10.30m losses in rental revenue

Audit Report: Mindef incurred RM10.30m losses in rental revenue

Weak management of revenue identified as the cause.

Police disco: NGO says cops unreliable to probe their own, wants IPCMC

Police disco: NGO says cops unreliable to probe their own, wants IPCMC

This follows cops' announcement that offenders will not face charges.

Swapping Coal: What’s the Future’s Energy Mix?

Swapping Coal: What’s the Future’s Energy Mix?

Timah whiskey manufacturer agrees to consider name, logo change - minister

Timah whiskey manufacturer agrees to consider name, logo change - minister

Alexander Nanta Linggi says the deal was reached at interministerial meeting.

Flight frequency to S'wak to increase from Nov 1

Flight frequency to S'wak to increase from Nov 1

Up to 223 flights will be departing the peninsula to Sarawak weekly.

Netccentric continues delivering consistent growth, with Q3 FY2021 revenue jumping 51% y-o-y and EBITDA rising 58%

Netccentric continues delivering consistent growth, with Q3 FY2021 revenue jumping 51% y-o-y and EBITDA rising 58%

Malaysian-based digital and social commerce platform provider Netccentric Limited (Netccentric) continues to post consistent revenue and earning growth. This trend emerged after Executive Chairman Ganesh Kumar Bangah (pic above) bought a majority stake in early-2020, before he personally oversaw the successful turnaround of a once sluggish group.
PKR MP likens drinking Timah whiskey to 'drinking a Malay woman'

PKR MP likens drinking Timah whiskey to 'drinking a Malay woman'

'Can't it be given a different brand name?' asks Rusnah.

205 companies under MACC probe over alleged embezzling of Mitra funds

205 companies under MACC probe over alleged embezzling of Mitra funds

The graft buster suspects many have made false claims.

Pandora Papers: Selayang MP says he invested offshore as M'sian market unsafe

Pandora Papers: Selayang MP says he invested offshore as M'sian market unsafe

William Leong says lack of regulation caused volatile market in 1994.

Covid-19 (Oct 28): 6,377 cases

Covid-19 (Oct 28): 6,377 cases

UPDATED 6.45PM | Hospitalisations in Terengganu, Pahang and Kedah on the rise.

MPs don batik in Parliament today

MPs don batik in Parliament today

The move is to support and promote local heritage.

Govt to decide on Lynas' Gebeng PDF site proposal in November - Adham

Govt to decide on Lynas' Gebeng PDF site proposal in November - Adham

This is because it has to review two assessment reports.

COMMENT | The EU’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region

COMMENT | The EU’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region

EU is ready to step up its engagement 'in' and 'with' the region.
MACC seeks to forfeit over RM510k from two online gambling suspects

MACC seeks to forfeit over RM510k from two online gambling suspects

The anti-graft watchdog contends the proceeds are illicit.

Taiwan Asean Music Action Online Symposium

Taiwan Asean Music Action Online Symposium

After an 18-month hiatus, concerts, festivals, and tours are expected to return to their pre-pandemic glory. As vaccination rates rise and governments relax their pandemic regulations, the recovery of the event ecosystem is happening faster than expected.
Accreditation snag for disabled Namibian students at LUCT's Botswana campus

Accreditation snag for disabled Namibian students at LUCT's Botswana campus

15 students claim they had wasted four years at the campus.

Ex-soldier who refused vaxx gets court leave to commence challenge against discharge

Ex-soldier who refused vaxx gets court leave to commence challenge against discharge

Nov 11 fixed for case management of the judicial review.

COMMENT | The Glasgow climate test

COMMENT | The Glasgow climate test

Leaders must get on with the job before it’s too late.
Radzi should have acted earlier on period spot checks, say reps

Radzi should have acted earlier on period spot checks, say reps

UPDATED 1.20PM | Minister is being reminded of his 100-day KPI.

Korean drone delivery start-up UTM begins innovation in the sky by entering Malaysia

Korean drone delivery start-up UTM begins innovation in the sky by entering Malaysia

PABLO AIR was established in 2018 with a big dream to lead the global unmanned aerial vehicle market. Starting with our own developed technology for drone swarm flight, PABLO AIR was the first in the Korean market to host 100 drones.
World should shut 3,000 coal plants to keep on climate track

World should shut 3,000 coal plants to keep on climate track

That’s one plant a day from now until the end of the decade.
Singapore looking into unusual surge after record Covid-19 cases

Singapore looking into unusual surge after record Covid-19 cases

Bulk of cases detected within a few hours.

COMMENT | Politicians do not want to reform Malaysia

COMMENT | Politicians do not want to reform Malaysia

Malaysian political operatives can be roughly divided into three categories.
Malaysian gynaecologist creates 'world's first unisex condom'

Malaysian gynaecologist creates 'world's first unisex condom'

Wondaleaf is priced at RM14.99 for a box of two.

Fee for paying Astro bill at post office to be discussed in Parliament

Fee for paying Astro bill at post office to be discussed in Parliament

Kasthuri Patto expected to bring up the extra 50 sen charge.

Budget 2022: JobStreet hopes for greater emphasis on building a ‘national workforce of the future’

Budget 2022: JobStreet hopes for greater emphasis on building a ‘national workforce of the future’

Given the fast-evolving employment market due to digitisation and a shortage of qualified talents in emerging roles, JobStreet is hopeful that the upcoming Budget 2022 would focus on upskilling and creating a ‘national workforce of the future’.
LEADERSHIP | Self-esteem - why it matters to you

LEADERSHIP | Self-esteem - why it matters to you

What is self-esteem and why it is important to us?
Gun not thoroughly checked before Alec Baldwin fired fatal shot

Gun not thoroughly checked before Alec Baldwin fired fatal shot

Police say there was complacency concerning safety on set.

MOH slaps compound on BN for election machinery launch in KL

MOH slaps compound on BN for election machinery launch in KL

The BN did this in Kuala Lumpur, for the Malacca polls.

The time when Kit Siang stood up for PAS

The time when Kit Siang stood up for PAS

In 1977, trouble brewed in Kelantan between Umno and PAS.
Umno to fight 'life and death' in Malacca polls - Tok Mat

Umno to fight 'life and death' in Malacca polls - Tok Mat

It will be a reflection of GE15, says the Umno deputy president.

COMMENT | MACC should open Mitra's can of worms

COMMENT | MACC should open Mitra's can of worms

Issues involving these politically-linked bodies go back years.

YOURSAY | Don’t expect ‘fat cats’ to heed Khairy’s warning

YOURSAY | Don’t expect ‘fat cats’ to heed Khairy’s warning

‘Politicians have been caught breaking SOPs with impunity.’
COMMENT | 12MP: In search of a realistic new socio-economic strategy

COMMENT | 12MP: In search of a realistic new socio-economic strategy

We must take a new approach to stay ahead of competition.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 28): 98 reported fatalities, total at 28,674

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 28): 98 reported fatalities, total at 28,674

Sarawak has the highest number of new deaths at 29.
Pahang regent back as top shareholder in firm building Lynas PDF

Pahang regent back as top shareholder in firm building Lynas PDF

In February, Tengku Hassanal relinquished his 50pct stake.

Disciplinary action on cops who partied in station, no criminal charges

Disciplinary action on cops who partied in station, no criminal charges

Decision to not press charges made by deputy public prosecutor.

Najib strikes back - Part II

Najib strikes back - Part II

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.