Archive - 9 November 2021

EPF withdrawal should be last resort - Nurul Izzah

EPF withdrawal should be last resort - Nurul Izzah

'Money only enough to help them for three months.'

Police rescue 3 suspected teen victims of sex exploitation

Police rescue 3 suspected teen victims of sex exploitation

Police raid a beauty salon near Kulai, Johor.

Ministry to roll out first 5G network tomorrow

Ministry to roll out first 5G network tomorrow

Annuar: 5G to create jobs in high-tech sectors.

Nearly half of MACC's arrests involve civil servants

Nearly half of MACC's arrests involve civil servants

406 civil servants rewarded RM813k for reporting corruption.

Cansino ready for bigger rollout to private market, as booster

Cansino ready for bigger rollout to private market, as booster

Hope to get NPRA approval for use as booster in November.

User behind Twitter account Edisi Siasat urged to show evidence

User behind Twitter account Edisi Siasat urged to show evidence

'We will see how true those allegations are.' - Acryl Sani.

Rotational attendance for schools - Edu Ministry

Rotational attendance for schools - Edu Ministry

Rotational school attendance for five states.

Malacca polls: Independent candidates choose tree, key as symbol

Malacca polls: Independent candidates choose tree, key as symbol

Norhizam Hassan Baktee using key symbol.

Umno veep: Muafakat Nasional now exists in name only

Umno veep: Muafakat Nasional now exists in name only

'Cooperation between Malay parties not only way to become govt.'

Redzuan's 'announcement' fizzles, says quit claim played up by certain quarters

Redzuan's 'announcement' fizzles, says quit claim played up by certain quarters

UPDATED 9.15PM | 'I remain with the Bersatu leadership.'

Bangladesh's Beximco to sell first generic version of Merck Covid-19 pill

Bangladesh's Beximco to sell first generic version of Merck Covid-19 pill

A course of pills will cost RM135, from RM2,900 in US.

Covid-19 (Nov 9): 5,403 cases, more cases than recoveries

Covid-19 (Nov 9): 5,403 cases, more cases than recoveries

This may increase strain on the healthcare system.

'I didn't snub Najib' - Seafood warung owner hurt by edited video

'I didn't snub Najib' - Seafood warung owner hurt by edited video

MALACCA POLLS | Haslinda Musa says the social media claims were far from the truth.
Circular to end period spot check 'progress' but lacks details - SIS

Circular to end period spot check 'progress' but lacks details - SIS

The women's group says questions remain on its implementation.

Khalid: How many Malays have left Selangor for Kelantan?

Khalid: How many Malays have left Selangor for Kelantan?

PARLIAMENT | MP slams govt for pushing race and religious rhetoric.

SOP violation: DAP man denies wrongdoing, points to Rauf and Najib

SOP violation: DAP man denies wrongdoing, points to Rauf and Najib

MALACCA POLLS | This is after Low was quizzed by cops over alleged SOP violation.

1MDB trial: Ex-CEO denies misleading auditor KPMG over investment

1MDB trial: Ex-CEO denies misleading auditor KPMG over investment

Najib's lawyer grills prosecution witness on his previous testimony.

Tajuddin tipped for Indonesian ambassador job

Tajuddin tipped for Indonesian ambassador job

UPDATED 7.45PM | MP spotted with PM's entourage in Jakarta today.

'Idris as CM' letter circulated as Malacca campaign heats up

'Idris as CM' letter circulated as Malacca campaign heats up

MALACCA POLLS | The letter is dated Sept 30, before Malacca assembly dissolution.

KJ delivers breakthrough news - medical marijuana products permissible

KJ delivers breakthrough news - medical marijuana products permissible

They can be imported and used in compliance with existing law.
Covid-19 pills are coming, but no substitute for vaccines, disease experts say

Covid-19 pills are coming, but no substitute for vaccines, disease experts say

Pills rely on early intervention to be effective.

UK to add China's Sinovac, Sinopharm to approved vaccine list

UK to add China's Sinovac, Sinopharm to approved vaccine list

The changes from Nov 22 will benefit Malaysian travellers.
Can Azmin's deputy afford part-time job in Malacca? - PKR

Can Azmin's deputy afford part-time job in Malacca? - PKR

MALACCA POLLS | MCA fires back, accusing PKR of underhanded tactics.

Tested Covid-19 positive, Nagaenthran's stay of execution extended

Tested Covid-19 positive, Nagaenthran's stay of execution extended

UPDATED 5.16PM | Lawyer N Surendran confirms the inmate will not be executed tomorrow.

Guan Eng refutes MOF: Harapan never approved Vellfire switch

Guan Eng refutes MOF: Harapan never approved Vellfire switch

Ex-minister says past govt wanted to retain Proton Perdana but production stopped.

Bung: Give Sabah 10pct of federal budget, we will manage it ourselves

Bung: Give Sabah 10pct of federal budget, we will manage it ourselves

MP says the state would know its needs better than federal govt.

PKR meeting unhappy grassroots, says Ginie Lim's contributions not forgotten

PKR meeting unhappy grassroots, says Ginie Lim's contributions not forgotten

MALACCA POLLS | She has been dropped as the Machap Jaya candidate.

Ex-minister smells graft after Putrajaya ditches Proton for Toyota

Ex-minister smells graft after Putrajaya ditches Proton for Toyota

Syed Saddiq wants the leasing deal scrutinised.

'Not easy' - Adly likens taking in Idris to Harapan accepting Dr M

'Not easy' - Adly likens taking in Idris to Harapan accepting Dr M

MALACCA POLLS | He believes Idris, Nor Azman have the right experience to help Harapan.

Removal of foreign source income tax exemption will not discourage FDI

Removal of foreign source income tax exemption will not discourage FDI

Tengku Zafrul says this will ensure the right parties are taxed.

MOH preparing projection on medical officers for permanent appointment

MOH preparing projection on medical officers for permanent appointment

PARLIAMENT | Projection will be submitted to the PSD and MOF, says Khairy.
Pakistan agrees one-month 'complete ceasefire' with local Taliban militants

Pakistan agrees one-month 'complete ceasefire' with local Taliban militants

Opening the possibility of a fuller peace accord to help end bloodshed.
Fast flood claims settlement for Allianz General’s customers

Fast flood claims settlement for Allianz General’s customers

Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is ready to provide fast claims settlement for customers residing in flood-prone areas due to the North-East monsoon season which has already begun. Allianz General’s Head of Claims, Damian Williams said the Company is prepared with enough manpower to effectively respond and assist its customers, while adhering to the guidelines on some areas which may be affected by the National Recovery Plan.

Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of 'grave' threat

Taiwan says China can blockade its key harbours, warns of 'grave' threat

Taiwan's Defense Ministry report shows 554 Chinese warplane 'intrusions'.

Petronas partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate net zero emissions goal

Petronas partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate net zero emissions goal

They've signed MOU to explore carbon capture and storage technologies.

1MDB run like ‘Chinese coffeeshop at Petaling Street’, court hears

1MDB run like ‘Chinese coffeeshop at Petaling Street’, court hears

Prosecution contends that defence's line of cross-examination of witness 'irrelevant'.

M'sia reiterates commitment to eradicate Covid-19 with Asean partners

M'sia reiterates commitment to eradicate Covid-19 with Asean partners

Malaysia is always exchanging Covid-19 information with Asean partners.

LETTER | Revenue or counter-productive?

LETTER | Revenue or counter-productive?

Legalising a destructive industry can never be the way forward.

PM begins 3-day visit to Indonesia

PM begins 3-day visit to Indonesia

He is accompanied by the foreign, defence and finance ministers.

Nagaenthran case: Why give with one hand, take away with the other? - deputy CM

Nagaenthran case: Why give with one hand, take away with the other? - deputy CM

Ramasamy criticises S'pore court's short window for M'sian's death penalty appeal.

BEST introduces new consolidated cross-border logistics service for Southeast Asia

BEST introduces new consolidated cross-border logistics service for Southeast Asia

As pre-sale promotions for “Double 11” – China's biggest annual online shopping festival, kicked off – BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) (“BEST” or the “Company”), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China, today announced its new consolidated cross-border logistics service for Southeast Asian consumers buying from Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Women’s group welcomes govt commitment to criminalise stalking

Women’s group welcomes govt commitment to criminalise stalking

WAO also urges the government to speed up the effort.

'Extreme and unnecessary' - Suaram slams overnight detention of OA activist

'Extreme and unnecessary' - Suaram slams overnight detention of OA activist

It calls on the police to stop detaining activists without just cause.
Economy to recover when cross-border activities fully allowed - Mustapa

Economy to recover when cross-border activities fully allowed - Mustapa

Reopening borders expected to revive tourism, investment sector.

Amnesty says Israeli spyware used to hack Palestinian activists' phones

Amnesty says Israeli spyware used to hack Palestinian activists' phones

Israeli authorities have yet to comment.

Bar tells S'gor to follow due process when excising forest reserves

Bar tells S'gor to follow due process when excising forest reserves

Govt should be protector of nature and not be facilitator of its destruction.
MCA defends Kelebang candidate from calls to resign as deputy minister

MCA defends Kelebang candidate from calls to resign as deputy minister

MALACCA POLLS | Party leaders say Lim Ban Hong has done nothing wrong.

TI-M seeks transparency from govt on custodial deaths

TI-M seeks transparency from govt on custodial deaths

The rakyat can no longer accept excuses, the NGO adds.

Tuvalu minister stands in sea for COP26 speech to show climate change

Tuvalu minister stands in sea for COP26 speech to show climate change

It illustrates island nation's struggle against rising sea levels.

COMMENT | Returning the loot to thieves - the law is an ass

COMMENT | Returning the loot to thieves - the law is an ass

It's a case of different strokes for different folks.

Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from Covid-19

Australia's NSW says unvaccinated 16 times more likely to die from Covid-19

Only 11pct out of 412 deaths over four months were vaccinated.

Keep track of your medical record

Keep track of your medical record

If you're like most people, you have a number of health concerns and may visit multiple doctors and pharmacies in your lifetime. But how many people actually keep track of their medical records?
COMMENT | Singapore's true colours exposed by death penalty case

COMMENT | Singapore's true colours exposed by death penalty case

This is a nation with zero tolerance for those who dissent.

'I fasted to stop menstruating' - violinist shares experience with period poverty

'I fasted to stop menstruating' - violinist shares experience with period poverty

Endang Hyder says choice was either RM15 for chicken or menstrual pads.

YOURSAY | Penny wise, pound foolish in leasing Vellfires

YOURSAY | Penny wise, pound foolish in leasing Vellfires

‘This is when the country’s debt level is at an all-time high.’
Key takeaways from PAS muktamar

Key takeaways from PAS muktamar

ANALYSIS | A surprisingly muted affair, considering it involved a leadership election.

Another PAS purge: Unquestioning loyalty not the way - Salahuddin

Another PAS purge: Unquestioning loyalty not the way - Salahuddin

Amanah says its doors are open to those thrown out by PAS.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 9): 58 reported fatalities, total at 29,349

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 9): 58 reported fatalities, total at 29,349

130 died in Sarawak over the past two weeks – highest in the country.
Travellers line up for US flights as curbs are lifted for first time

Travellers line up for US flights as curbs are lifted for first time

Months of pent-up demand triggers a major spike in bookings.
Experts: A week late, but Tuan Ibrahim is in time for COP26 critical talks

Experts: A week late, but Tuan Ibrahim is in time for COP26 critical talks

He has missed Week 1 of the key conference attended by global leaders.

Regeneron's antibody drug shows protection against Covid up to 8 months

Regeneron's antibody drug shows protection against Covid up to 8 months

This may benefit immunocompromised people who don't respond well to vaccines.

Najib's family gets back raided goods

Najib's family gets back raided goods

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.