Archive - 5 November 2021

Idris, Nor Azman on PKR and Amanah's list of candidates - sources

Idris, Nor Azman on PKR and Amanah's list of candidates - sources

It is unclear whether the duo will be fielded to defend their seats.
Malacca polls: BN candidates must sign SD to prevent party hopping - Tok Mat

Malacca polls: BN candidates must sign SD to prevent party hopping - Tok Mat

'This is for the sake of political stability.'

Police issue ‘wanted poster’ for Sarawak Report editor

Police issue ‘wanted poster’ for Sarawak Report editor

This follows an arrest warrant issued against her in September.

Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe Covid-19 by 89pct

Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe Covid-19 by 89pct

The rival to Merck's molnupiravir works through a different mechanism.

Rehab centre resident dies, warden arrested

Rehab centre resident dies, warden arrested

Warden allegedly physically assaulted the victim.

Wan Azizah resigns as patron of BAM

Wan Azizah resigns as patron of BAM

She held the position since September 2018.

Thomas: Legal immunity puts ex-AIAC director above rulers

Thomas: Legal immunity puts ex-AIAC director above rulers

Ex-AG says this in an affidavit to strike out suit.

Tuan Ibrahim will attend COP26 after all

Tuan Ibrahim will attend COP26 after all

The minister will ratify deforestation, methane declarations.

Bersatu's Willie pledges to support GPS candidates in Puncak Borneo

Bersatu's Willie pledges to support GPS candidates in Puncak Borneo

'I support GPS because I want political stability in Sarawak.'

Shafee files to stay RM9.41m tax suit, pending Najib’s tax appeal outcome

Shafee files to stay RM9.41m tax suit, pending Najib’s tax appeal outcome

He contends if stay not granted, his career will suffer 'irreparable damage'.

Only Kelantan, Sarawak left in NRP Phase 3 next week

Only Kelantan, Sarawak left in NRP Phase 3 next week

UPDATED 6.05PM | Five other Phase 3 states transition to Phase 4 on Monday.

Party's over: Deepavali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air

Party's over: Deepavali leaves Delhi wheezing in dangerously unhealthy air

They wake up to toxic smog, let loose from fireworks by revellers.

No political element in food and cash handout event - Malacca police

No political element in food and cash handout event - Malacca police

No vote-buying was found in the event for the elderly.

DAP to field two new faces in Malacca polls, sends state chief to riskier seat

DAP to field two new faces in Malacca polls, sends state chief to riskier seat

UPDATED 5.06PM | The new candidates are Muhamad Danish Zainudin and Leng Chau Yen.

Covid-19 (Nov 5): 4,922 cases

Covid-19 (Nov 5): 4,922 cases

UPDATED 6.58PM | COVID-19 | The hospitalisation rate in T'ganu has been increasing steadily.

Sarawak PN to let Muhyiddin, Abang Jo decide on seats for state polls

Sarawak PN to let Muhyiddin, Abang Jo decide on seats for state polls

We leave it to the wisdom of these two - S’wak PN chief.

Allow foreign spouses to work, relieve burden of families, says group

Allow foreign spouses to work, relieve burden of families, says group

'Children, elderly parents affected when only one spouse works.'

Opposition heads 4 out of 9 PSCs in latest MOU promise delivered

Opposition heads 4 out of 9 PSCs in latest MOU promise delivered

This is related to parliamentary reforms.

LETTER | Don't change brand name Timah for frivolous reasons

LETTER | Don't change brand name Timah for frivolous reasons

We are now becoming a nation of fault-finders, not fact-finders.

ARB aims to acquire cutting edge technology through the commercialisation of IoT-related via Research & Development

ARB aims to acquire cutting edge technology through the commercialisation of IoT-related via Research & Development

Main Market-listed ARB Berhad (“ARB” or Group”), which is a leading provider of Internet of Things (“IoT”) and information technology (“IT”) solutions, has set up its research & development (“R&D”) unit named ARB Lab Sdn Bhd (“ARB Lab”) to focus on the research & development of IT and IoT as the Group seeks to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia.
M'sian govt gets London court nod in challenge against 1MDB-IPIC settlement

M'sian govt gets London court nod in challenge against 1MDB-IPIC settlement

This is an 'exceptional case', says judge.

As politicians exit COP26, US$130 trillion worth of financiers take the stage

As politicians exit COP26, US$130 trillion worth of financiers take the stage

They are committed to making effort to wean world off fossil fuels.

Feb 23 verdict on appeal to reinstate Anwar’s sodomy suit against govt

Feb 23 verdict on appeal to reinstate Anwar’s sodomy suit against govt

Decision deferred today after court heard submissions from parties.

MP SPEAKS | Fact-checking Wee on cabotage policy debate

MP SPEAKS | Fact-checking Wee on cabotage policy debate

'In public policy debate, necessary to fact-check statements made.'

LETTER | There's no second chance in battle against Covid-19

LETTER | There's no second chance in battle against Covid-19

So always be on guard against this invisible enemy.

Man arrested after attempting to ram into police

Man arrested after attempting to ram into police

The driver tested positive for drug.

Honda City RS wins Vehicle of the Year at DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards 2021

Honda City RS wins Vehicle of the Year at DSF.my-Allianz VOTY Awards 2021

The Honda City RS bagged the Vehicle of the Year award at the DSF.my-Allianz Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2021 in Petaling Jaya on 26 October 2021. Despite the tough market and challenging environment in 2021, the powertrain, high performance and safety features of the Honda City RS was too hard to ignore as it took home the night’s coveted award.
#13 -  Hacks to starting your own business

#13 - Hacks to starting your own business

In this issue, we spoke to the co-founder of The Hacker Collective, Deric Yee, about being a startup founder and builder and venturing into the tech industry as a self-taught coder.

COMMENT | Denying rights: Voter disenfranchisement in Malacca, Sarawak

COMMENT | Denying rights: Voter disenfranchisement in Malacca, Sarawak

It’s still not too late to change the electoral roll to include these voters.
US bans imports from Smart Glove over alleged forced labour

US bans imports from Smart Glove over alleged forced labour

This is the fifth Malaysian firm to face ban in 15 months.

Abang Jo: Sarawak assembly dissolved, ‘betrayal’ if GPS stayed longer

Abang Jo: Sarawak assembly dissolved, ‘betrayal’ if GPS stayed longer

UPDATED 11.10AM | State election must be within 60 days from Nov 3.

Don't go overboard with SOP, Kit Siang tells EC, Health Ministry

Don't go overboard with SOP, Kit Siang tells EC, Health Ministry

'Ban on physical campaigning would lead to dirty election.'

COMMENT | ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ budget racially contorted

COMMENT | ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ budget racially contorted

RM577 per bumiputera, RM75 per Indian and RM15 per Chinese.
It's a choice between food and sanitary pad, MP tells Zahid's daughter

It's a choice between food and sanitary pad, MP tells Zahid's daughter

Maria Chin: The matter is the limited funds the poor have.

Rauf to debut in BN stronghold for Malacca polls - report

Rauf to debut in BN stronghold for Malacca polls - report

The Malacca Umno chief is expected to battle in Tanjung Bidara.

Smart customer engagement data build your business, super app grow your business & FusionQB has it all-in-one

Smart customer engagement data build your business, super app grow your business & FusionQB has it all-in-one

According to Forbes, worldwide data interaction went up by a whopping 5000% between 2010 to 2020, to be precise, from 1.2 trillion gigabytes to almost 60 trillion gigabytes. This has a clear correlation between the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, accelerating existing trends in remote work, e-commerce, automation and many more activities conducted virtually.
YOURSAY | 'Boomer' politicians seek to stop young Sarawak voters

YOURSAY | 'Boomer' politicians seek to stop young Sarawak voters

'They are not confident that they can get support from them.'

Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun

Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun

With his wings clipped by China, the Alibaba tycoon is looking West.

COMMENT | Knives are out in the Malacca polls

COMMENT | Knives are out in the Malacca polls

My call to political frogs: Don’t wait for the voters to kick you out...

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 5): 64 reported fatalities, highest in Sarawak

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 5): 64 reported fatalities, highest in Sarawak

Total death toll is 29,155, M’sia highest per capita in East Asia.
Medical Council to scrutinise judgment on Zulfarhan's death

Medical Council to scrutinise judgment on Zulfarhan's death

It's to determine any improvements that can be made.

MOH ivermectin trial results are in

MOH ivermectin trial results are in

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