Archive - 15 November 2021

EMCO at Satak Orang Asli village, Raub extended

EMCO at Satak Orang Asli village, Raub extended

The EMCO was scheduled to end tomorrow.

New Covid-19 cases in S'wak on downward trend

New Covid-19 cases in S'wak on downward trend

Daily cases had dropped below 300.

Navy to receive first Littoral Combat Ship in 2025 - Hishammuddin

Navy to receive first Littoral Combat Ship in 2025 - Hishammuddin

The defence minister says govt will not pay more despite delay.

'Don't be like women' - MCA accuses DAP candidate of sexism

'Don't be like women' - MCA accuses DAP candidate of sexism

DAP man allegedly made the remarks over party flags issue.

Seek alternative income, Sanusi tells gaming outlet operators

Seek alternative income, Sanusi tells gaming outlet operators

The Kedah MB says many businesses have revamped due to Covid-19.

Period spot checks done by students as a 'tradition', minister reveals

Period spot checks done by students as a 'tradition', minister reveals

PARLIAMENT | Minister says students were repeating what was done to them previously.

Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Supermax sees no material impact after Canada puts govt contract on hold

Only govt contract on hold, no complete ban on imports.

Myanmar frees US journalist after negotiations with ex-US diplomat

Myanmar frees US journalist after negotiations with ex-US diplomat

It is unclear if there are conditions for his release.

22 years later, what has changed?

22 years later, what has changed?

I recently wrote a story about the days leading up to Malaysiakini’s launch on Nov 20, 1999. The story got lots of feedback - congratulations for sticking to it for 22 years, readers laughing about how our website first looked and old friends remembering my kapcai, my chosen “wheels” until I was nearly 40.

CPTPP will not affect bumi privileges - Azmin

CPTPP will not affect bumi privileges - Azmin

Privileges part of Constitution and will not be compromised upon.

AG to brief rulers on overseas-born children case next week

AG to brief rulers on overseas-born children case next week

PARLIAMENT | Minister says constitutional amendment needs royal nod to proceed.

PAS duo downplay criticisms, deputy minister says 'advising' journo to use Malay

PAS duo downplay criticisms, deputy minister says 'advising' journo to use Malay

They deny verbally bullying reporter who sought their comment.

Biden to tell Xi that China must play by the rules - senior US official

Biden to tell Xi that China must play by the rules - senior US official

The two leaders are expected to thrash out differences at meeting.

Pak Lah is fine, rumours on his death are not true

Pak Lah is fine, rumours on his death are not true

His office refutes viral posts that the former PM has died.

Nov 24 decision on AGC's bid to strike out N Korean's suit over extradition

Nov 24 decision on AGC's bid to strike out N Korean's suit over extradition

N Korean businessman wrongfully extradited, says plaintiff's counsel.

2022/23 school academic calendar to begin March 21

2022/23 school academic calendar to begin March 21

Start date for schools in both Group A and B states, says MOE.

Govt considers amending law to reveal 'ultimate' holders of nominee shares

Govt considers amending law to reveal 'ultimate' holders of nominee shares

PARLIAMENT | For the govt to know who these shareholders are.

NGOs: EC must not disenfranchise S'wakians in peninsula, Sabah

NGOs: EC must not disenfranchise S'wakians in peninsula, Sabah

They say postal balloting must be extended to outstation voters.

Ever wondered if our public hospital indoor air quality is truly protected from harmful airborne?

Ever wondered if our public hospital indoor air quality is truly protected from harmful airborne?

Discover the 11 key parameters and elements of indoor air quality testing.
LETTER | Choosing your representatives wisely

LETTER | Choosing your representatives wisely

Tindak Malaysia provides a scoring system to evaluate candidates.

Putrajaya decides against motorcycle e-hailing services due to high road fatalities

Putrajaya decides against motorcycle e-hailing services due to high road fatalities

Motorcycle users comprise 64pct of 2019 road fatalities, says deputy minister.

Najib never tried to disassociate self from Jho Low: Witness

Najib never tried to disassociate self from Jho Low: Witness

UPDATED 4.26PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Former 1MDB CEO testifies both were 'very, very close'.

No new cholera cases detected so far in Selangor

No new cholera cases detected so far in Selangor

This comes after one case was reported on Oct 21.
New law on online gambling needs to be formulated - Zahidi

New law on online gambling needs to be formulated - Zahidi

He says this will enable effective monitoring and curbing of the activity.

Minister urges Sabah, Sarawak MPs not to incite sentiments against Putrajaya

Minister urges Sabah, Sarawak MPs not to incite sentiments against Putrajaya

PARLIAMENT | Maximus Ongkili says such words are unhelpful.

LETTER | Kedah govt must not impose Islamic religious values on non-Muslims

LETTER | Kedah govt must not impose Islamic religious values on non-Muslims

Just like alcohol, not all non-Muslims partake in gambling.
ADUN SPEAKS | Banning of 4D shops in Kedah will not be the end

ADUN SPEAKS | Banning of 4D shops in Kedah will not be the end

PAS will eventually extend moral policing to other areas.

Covid-19 (Nov 15): 5,143 cases, Klang Valley hospitalisation up

Covid-19 (Nov 15): 5,143 cases, Klang Valley hospitalisation up

Daily hospital admissions of Covid-19 patients up 9.5 percent nationally.

COMMENT | Let the Fourth Estate do its job without fear or favour

COMMENT | Let the Fourth Estate do its job without fear or favour

Politicians must get used to answering tough questions.

EC: 11,557 early voters to cast their votes in Malacca tomorrow

EC: 11,557 early voters to cast their votes in Malacca tomorrow

MALACCA POLLS | Early voters comprise 9,217 military personnel and their spouses

DAP: Will GPS, MCA and MIC draw red line against PAS' 'extremism'?

DAP: Will GPS, MCA and MIC draw red line against PAS' 'extremism'?

Guan Eng says PAS' policy in Kedah is done without consulting stakeholders.

Final dash in Malacca: As PN chips at BN, Harapan paints dysfunctional duo

Final dash in Malacca: As PN chips at BN, Harapan paints dysfunctional duo

MALACCA POLLS | Only 5 days of campaigning left before Malaccans go to polls.

UK counter-terrorism police arrest three after Liverpool car blast

UK counter-terrorism police arrest three after Liverpool car blast

A male passenger in the car is declared dead at the scene.
PKR confident it can unseat incumbent CM in Lendu

PKR confident it can unseat incumbent CM in Lendu

MALACCA POLLS | The Lendu seat is seeing a three-cornered fight.

Criminal court has no power to nullify Rosmah's corruption trial: DPP

Criminal court has no power to nullify Rosmah's corruption trial: DPP

Gopal Sri Ram contends the court cannot issue such declaratory order.

PAS duo's personal attack on journalist unforgivable - MP, media groups

PAS duo's personal attack on journalist unforgivable - MP, media groups

They should publicly apologise, says Maria Chin Abdullah.

MP SPEAKS | Challenges and opportunities ahead for S'gor DAP

MP SPEAKS | Challenges and opportunities ahead for S'gor DAP

New S'gor DAP committee must advocate for more progressive govt policies.

PN’s Taekwondo instructor in Sungai Rambai set to serve the public through political call

PN’s Taekwondo instructor in Sungai Rambai set to serve the public through political call

PN candidate, Jefri Safry, strives to be the voice for Sungai Rambai, Malacca

The Hasanah Forum 2021 to shape vision for an equal and just Malaysia

The Hasanah Forum 2021 to shape vision for an equal and just Malaysia

Yayasan Hasanah (Hasanah), an impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, will organise the inaugural Hasanah Forum 2021 from 17th to 18th November, 2021. The Hasanah Forum 2021 takes on the theme, ‘From Charity to Justice - Vision for an Equal and Just Malaysia’ and aims to drive constructive socio-economic change through thought leadership, critical thinking, conversations, and collaborations.

Experience Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Event very first hybrid digital convention

Experience Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Event very first hybrid digital convention

The Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention is back with its sixth edition
MP SPEAKS | Pejuang's pledge: Non-Malays will not be sidelined

MP SPEAKS | Pejuang's pledge: Non-Malays will not be sidelined

Supporting Pejuang is supporting Malaysia and Malaysians.
Aide comes to minister's defence, accusing reporter of tarnishing PAS ' image

Aide comes to minister's defence, accusing reporter of tarnishing PAS ' image

This is over the gambling ban announced by Kedah.

Court maintains ruling on citizenship for overseas-born children pending appeal

Court maintains ruling on citizenship for overseas-born children pending appeal

Govt appealing against M'sian mothers having the right to confer citizenship.

Nexus International School is the Top IBDP School in Malaysia and ranked 73rd IB School in the world

Nexus International School is the Top IBDP School in Malaysia and ranked 73rd IB School in the world

Nexus International School is extremely proud to have been ranked the top IBDP School in Malaysia with the highest average IBDP Score of 38 points as well as 73rd in the Top 100 Global IB Schools as published by Education Advisers Ltd
Kedah MB's lottery shop ban seems like Malacca polls gambit - analysts

Kedah MB's lottery shop ban seems like Malacca polls gambit - analysts

MALACCA POLLS | They point out to the timing of the announcement.

WTA calls on China to investigate Peng sexual assault allegations

WTA calls on China to investigate Peng sexual assault allegations

The tennis star says she can't provide proof of her allegations.

Israel denies espionage charge against couple arrested in Turkey

Israel denies espionage charge against couple arrested in Turkey

They were held after taking photographs of Erdogan's residence.

'No absolute monarchy': Thousands of Thais march for royal reforms

'No absolute monarchy': Thousands of Thais march for royal reforms

A Thai court ruled on Sunday protests aimed to overthrow monarchy.

Shipowners make payoffs to free vessels held by Indonesian navy near S'pore- sources

Shipowners make payoffs to free vessels held by Indonesian navy near S'pore- sources

Indonesian Navy denies any payment made.

Rise of a new generation - they deserve your support

Rise of a new generation - they deserve your support

You help pay for our journalism, not Uncle Sam.
Polls candidates can air their aspirations via MelakaFM - Annuar

Polls candidates can air their aspirations via MelakaFM - Annuar

I allow the radio station to help in any way it can, he adds.

PN to review viability of BN's mega reclamation project if it wins Malacca polls

PN to review viability of BN's mega reclamation project if it wins Malacca polls

Malacca PN chief says project hurting environment, fisherfolk.

Use social media judiciously, Malacca police tell political parties, candidates

Use social media judiciously, Malacca police tell political parties, candidates

It has a special team monitoring social media platforms around the clock.

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COMMENT | Hadi is the willing scapegoat for non-Malay political operatives

COMMENT | Hadi is the willing scapegoat for non-Malay political operatives

Fascist ideas have already taken root in mainstream Malaysian politics.
COMMENT | While defending suppression of minority rights, PAS leaders bully reporter

COMMENT | While defending suppression of minority rights, PAS leaders bully reporter

It's a patriarchal reaction by those used to making stupid statements.

Dr M’s heart attack and the letter for Anwar

Dr M’s heart attack and the letter for Anwar

It was 1989 - Mahathir wrote a letter before his heart operation.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 15): 45 reported fatalities, total at 29,676

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 15): 45 reported fatalities, total at 29,676

Malaysia records the highest deaths per capita in Asean, East Asia.

YOURSAY | The hypocrisy is palpable

YOURSAY | The hypocrisy is palpable

'Muhyiddin is the least qualified person to talk about morality.'

Omnipresence method raises SOP compliance level in Malacca

Omnipresence method raises SOP compliance level in Malacca

MALACCA POLLS | 'Political party workers and supporters fear being watched by the authorities.'
Decisions reached at COP26 'important for Paris Agreement implementation'

Decisions reached at COP26 'important for Paris Agreement implementation'

Tuan Ibrahim says the decision was important to support global efforts.
PAS bans gaming shops

PAS bans gaming shops

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

15th Malacca State Election 2021: PN Manifesto unveiled

15th Malacca State Election 2021: PN Manifesto unveiled

Malacca Polls | PN offers financial support and sublime initiatives.