Archive - 2 November 2021

No issues facing Sarawak election despite loss of James Masing - PBB veep

No issues facing Sarawak election despite loss of James Masing - PBB veep

Masing always championed Sarawak's rights, says Abdul Karim.

Cabotage policy: Wee vs Lim debate on live TV

Cabotage policy: Wee vs Lim debate on live TV

Back and forth over cabotage policy comes to a head.

Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to 3 days

Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to 3 days

This applies to travellers who have met requirements - Airlangga.

Universiti Malaya advances to Asia's eighth best in QS rankings

Universiti Malaya advances to Asia's eighth best in QS rankings

UM remains nation’s best and third among Asean universities.

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Satak, Raub from tomorrow

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Satak, Raub from tomorrow

EMCO at the village set to end Nov 16.

Lawyers plead at embassy as Singapore to execute M'sian next Wednesday

Lawyers plead at embassy as Singapore to execute M'sian next Wednesday

We really hope sentencing will be commuted - Kalidas.

PAS leader offers 'cooperation chain' to link up Umno and Bersatu

PAS leader offers 'cooperation chain' to link up Umno and Bersatu

'To ensure Malacca doesn't fall into Harapan's hands.'

Govt should give washable pads to teen girls for sustainability - MP

Govt should give washable pads to teen girls for sustainability - MP

Is it sustainable to give to 130k girls monthly - Fuziah.

COMMENT | Appeal to Singapore govt: Abandon 'barbarism'

COMMENT | Appeal to Singapore govt: Abandon 'barbarism'

'Save intellectually impaired drug trafficking victim's life.'

Idris and Azman in Harapan? PKR and Amanah might take one each

Idris and Azman in Harapan? PKR and Amanah might take one each

Harapan's top brass are currently mulling a proposal for this sharing.

Schools reminded not to be strict on pupils not in uniforms

Schools reminded not to be strict on pupils not in uniforms

Enough for them to attend classes properly attired, says Radzi Jidin.

A Deepavali trip to S’pore to see Nagaenthran, one last time

A Deepavali trip to S’pore to see Nagaenthran, one last time

Intellectually challenged death row inmate scheduled for execution Nov 10.

MySejahtera won't be used to track down gambling Muslims - KJ

MySejahtera won't be used to track down gambling Muslims - KJ

App is strictly for Covid-19 management, not moral policing.

Dr M warns govt against getting into more debt to pay existing debt

Dr M warns govt against getting into more debt to pay existing debt

Ex-PM says it may lead the country to bankruptcy.

Kelantan's newly enforced syariah law covers sorcery, necrophilia, tattoos

Kelantan's newly enforced syariah law covers sorcery, necrophilia, tattoos

Max penalty is 3-year jail, RM5k fine, six strokes of the cane.

Jan 10 hearing set for Grab's bid to quash RM86m proposed fine

Jan 10 hearing set for Grab's bid to quash RM86m proposed fine

Grab allegedly violated Competition Act by imposing restrictive clauses on drivers.

National Digital Identity: Complementing a Digital Space

National Digital Identity: Complementing a Digital Space

Messages from Macron to Morrison leaked amid submarine deal row

Messages from Macron to Morrison leaked amid submarine deal row

Reports quote French president saying the Aussie PM lied to him.

Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police

Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police

Kyota Hattori planned Holloween attack over months, bought knife online.

DNB well regulated by MCMC - Zahidi

DNB well regulated by MCMC - Zahidi

He says this is to ensure cost of services offered is reasonable.

Nadiah Wan youngest CEO listed in Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen 2021

Nadiah Wan youngest CEO listed in Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen 2021

The 37-year-old holds two CEO titles including for TMC Life Sciences.

Nov 2-Nov 8 Peninsula-S'wak flight prices increase up to 6 times - minister

Nov 2-Nov 8 Peninsula-S'wak flight prices increase up to 6 times - minister

This is due to Covid-19 restrictions such as capacity limits.

Nurulhidayah denies period poverty an issue in M'sia, claims pads are 'cheap'

Nurulhidayah denies period poverty an issue in M'sia, claims pads are 'cheap'

'I do research on pads... so I (would) know.'

Covid-19 (Nov 2): 5,071 new cases

Covid-19 (Nov 2): 5,071 new cases

UPDATED 7.28PM | R-naught is above 1.00 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

Shafie proposes 'luxury tax' to help boost government revenue

Shafie proposes 'luxury tax' to help boost government revenue

He urges the govt to implement it in the next budget.

KJ referred to opposition’s 'convenient marriage', not Anwar's sodomy case, court hears

KJ referred to opposition’s 'convenient marriage', not Anwar's sodomy case, court hears

The then Umno Youth chief was engaging in political exaggeration.

MP SPEAKS | Timah whiskey row shows what's wrong with Malayan politics

MP SPEAKS | Timah whiskey row shows what's wrong with Malayan politics

Borneo ministers must defend cultural freedom within Malaysia.

It gets more happening for myNEWS members this November!

It gets more happening for myNEWS members this November!

Making your way to myNEWS store will always make you feel welcome and in many ways delightfully surprising to everyone with the attractive offers available. And this November, myNEWS Malaysia app members can look out for more happening in store that will promise you to come back for more.

Sarawak-based art collective seeks connections through sounds

Sarawak-based art collective seeks connections through sounds

Soundbank exhibition features 'living' archive of discovered sounds.

Prosperity tax expected to bring in at least RM3b - deputy minister

Prosperity tax expected to bring in at least RM3b - deputy minister

Yamani Hafez Musa says it's not being targeted at any particular sector.

Azalina urges Malaccans to vote for parties that back anti-hopping measures

Azalina urges Malaccans to vote for parties that back anti-hopping measures

She says measures can also be implemented at state level.

LETTER | Contract doctors' predicament a rights issue

LETTER | Contract doctors' predicament a rights issue

Contract system can be beneficial if equal rights applied.

Navy cadet murder case: Accused escape gallows, get 18 years' jail

Navy cadet murder case: Accused escape gallows, get 18 years' jail

UPDATED 8.15PM | Looking at body, cannot imagine the pain - judge.

LETTER | How about Tea Mah for the home market?

LETTER | How about Tea Mah for the home market?

But stick to Timah for the export market.

LETTER | Pulau Batu Puteh: Malaysia should move on

LETTER | Pulau Batu Puteh: Malaysia should move on

Pursuing the case is now a lost cause.

DAP says PKR, Amanah's decision to court ex-Umno reps is wrong

DAP says PKR, Amanah's decision to court ex-Umno reps is wrong

Its sec-gen adds his party had been outvoted on the matter.

LETTER | The need to advocate period poverty

LETTER | The need to advocate period poverty

It can disrupt education, perpetuate poverty cycle for girls and women.

Preparing for Deepavali

Preparing for Deepavali

Hindus get ready for the festival of light under Covid-19.

MPMA Plastech Month 2021 to emphasise sustainability and inspire companies to adapt to changing manufacturing landscape

MPMA Plastech Month 2021 to emphasise sustainability and inspire companies to adapt to changing manufacturing landscape

The MPMA Plastech Month 2021 kicks off on 2 November 2021 and consists of nine half-day webinars featuring 40 international & local speakers on key topics that will benefit the Malaysian Plastics Industry.

Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030

Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030

The world lost 258,000 square kilometers of forest in 2020.
Thai capital welcomes first tourists for quarantine-free holiday

Thai capital welcomes first tourists for quarantine-free holiday

The quarantine waiver covers more than 60 countries, including Malaysia.
'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul

'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul

Junta uses fake accounts to denounce opponents, spread propaganda.

Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks

Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks

The US$100b climate finance pledge has not been met.
MOH fines PN RM20k, Najib-event organiser RM4k over activities in Malacca

MOH fines PN RM20k, Najib-event organiser RM4k over activities in Malacca

UPDATED 10AM | However, ministry says walkabouts were not related to state polls.

The 16th Private & International School Fair in Kuala Lumpur is back!

The 16th Private & International School Fair in Kuala Lumpur is back!

Discover everything about international school education in Malaysia under one roof.
Allianz Malaysia contributes RM1.6m for COVID-19 relief initiatives to underserved communities, frontliners

Allianz Malaysia contributes RM1.6m for COVID-19 relief initiatives to underserved communities, frontliners

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) contributed a total of RM1.6 million for COVID-19 relief initiatives to help underserved communities and frontliners in the first nine months of 2021.
New Malacca govt won't be short-lived, voting still matters - Chin Tong

New Malacca govt won't be short-lived, voting still matters - Chin Tong

New Malacca govt not bound to dissolve the legislature in next GE.

'Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0' to protest Budget 2022's mere extension

'Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0' to protest Budget 2022's mere extension

The budget did not offer contract junior doctors permanent positions.

Let people judge those who refuse to cooperate with Bersatu - Azmin

Let people judge those who refuse to cooperate with Bersatu - Azmin

PN initiated the cooperation for the sake of the people, he adds.

BOOK REVIEW | A man, his visions and the battle to realise them

BOOK REVIEW | A man, his visions and the battle to realise them

This is perhaps the first 'complete' book on Lim Kit Siang.

COMMENT | Budget 2022: The devil is in the details

COMMENT | Budget 2022: The devil is in the details

The speech read by the minister is not the budget per se.

YOURSAY | Minister would've been 'fish out of water' at COP26

YOURSAY | Minister would've been 'fish out of water' at COP26

'What knowledge does he have about climate change?'

Why are politicians giving out public varsity admission letters, asks group

Why are politicians giving out public varsity admission letters, asks group

Gerak says public universities are funded by taxpayers, not by Umno.

PAS sticks with PN logo as Umno's courtship hits brick wall

PAS sticks with PN logo as Umno's courtship hits brick wall

Abdul Hadi Awang makes clear party's stand after much speculation.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 2): 63 reported fatalities, total at 28,975

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 2): 63 reported fatalities, total at 28,975

Sarawak is the only state with double digit deaths reported.

Anwar pitches to PKR grassroots why he's standing by Idris' group

Anwar pitches to PKR grassroots why he's standing by Idris' group

Their withdrawal of support was based on negotiations with Harapan.

Rafizi weighs in on frogs

Rafizi weighs in on frogs

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