Archive - 16 November 2021

Defence Ministry ready to give full cooperation after given low rating

Defence Ministry ready to give full cooperation after given low rating

It received a D in an international index related to corruption.

No police cartel, EAIC conducting second probe on claims - Hamzah

No police cartel, EAIC conducting second probe on claims - Hamzah

He also says there's no 'buying of ranks' in the force.

Registration for booster shots waiting list opens next week

Registration for booster shots waiting list opens next week

Registrants will be called up if there is a no-show at clinics.

Group hauls Kampar district council to court for killing stray dogs

Group hauls Kampar district council to court for killing stray dogs

It also wants to know the status of 24 captured dogs.

Malacca polls: BN confident of winning 18 seats to form state government

Malacca polls: BN confident of winning 18 seats to form state government

MALACCA POLLS | This is based on studies conducted by BN during the campaign period.
Malacca polls: ‘I’m not turning independent out of spite’ - ex-Bemban rep

Malacca polls: ‘I’m not turning independent out of spite’ - ex-Bemban rep

MALACCA POLLS | Ng just wants to fulfil the needs of the people there.

US to sponsor replacement of RMAF's long-range air defence radar in Labuan

US to sponsor replacement of RMAF's long-range air defence radar in Labuan

It was made possible by the strategic Building Partner Capacity programme.
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid-19 pill in 95 countries

Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid-19 pill in 95 countries

It may be available within months.
MOH steps up enforcement as Covid-19 cases rise

MOH steps up enforcement as Covid-19 cases rise

A high degree of personal discipline is very much needed, says Health DG.
Malaysiakini faces a new normal

Malaysiakini faces a new normal

After almost two years of battling a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, we are beginning to come out the other end. New infections are receding, international travel resumes, and yes, traffic jams are back. Yet, we should not ignore the fact that Malaysia has done poorly compared to other countries.

Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - Nasa

Russian anti-satellite missile test endangers space station crew - Nasa

The debris will pose a hazard for years to come.

NPRA approves shelf-life extension for Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines

NPRA approves shelf-life extension for Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines

Many regulators elsewhere have already approved more relaxed requirements.

Explainer: Delta dominates the world, but scientists watch for worrisome offspring

Explainer: Delta dominates the world, but scientists watch for worrisome offspring

Experts are looking for signs that it has acquired mutations.
I realised there was ‘fake’ Aabar when quizzed by authorities: Witness

I realised there was ‘fake’ Aabar when quizzed by authorities: Witness

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-CFO testifies he was called to give a statement in 2015.

In Machap Jaya, 'sad' Azmin calls dropped Ginie Lim a victim of PKR

In Machap Jaya, 'sad' Azmin calls dropped Ginie Lim a victim of PKR

MALACCA POLLS | 'It's because she was seen to be aligned with me.'

World’s 1st Ultimate Walking Challenge” hosted by McMillan Woods Global, successfully raised RM120,000

World’s 1st Ultimate Walking Challenge” hosted by McMillan Woods Global, successfully raised RM120,000

MCMILLAN WOODS GLOBAL RAISES RM120K THRU THE “WORLD’S 1ST ULTIMATE WALKING CHALLENGE” TO FEED THE POOR & RAISE AWARENESS ON BLEEDING DISORDERS
Hours of talk, but little change after Biden-Xi virtual meeting

Hours of talk, but little change after Biden-Xi virtual meeting

No decisions or policy steps were announced.

Maszlee laments Radzi’s unsatisfactory answer over free breakfast programme

Maszlee laments Radzi’s unsatisfactory answer over free breakfast programme

Minister says the cabinet decided last year not to continue.

4D special draw tax collections down

4D special draw tax collections down

Between 2008 and 2012, Putrajaya collected RM6.3 billion from betting operators.

Gerakan wants to chat with Kedah MB over 4D ban

Gerakan wants to chat with Kedah MB over 4D ban

MALACCA POLLS | Party delegation will visit Sanusi after Malacca election.

After agent barred from voting centre, Harapan candidate calls EC to be fair

After agent barred from voting centre, Harapan candidate calls EC to be fair

UPDATED 7.32PM | MALACCA POLLS | Asri Ibrahim claims his representative was only allowed in after two hours.

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 5,413 cases, R-naught at 1.05

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 5,413 cases, R-naught at 1.05

UPDATED 7.10PM | Hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients is on a nine-day uptrend.

Biden promises candor, Xi greets 'old friend' in US-China talks

Biden promises candor, Xi greets 'old friend' in US-China talks

Both leaders promise to address areas of concern.

Tests delay MRT Putrajaya Phase 1, service expected ready in Q2 2022

Tests delay MRT Putrajaya Phase 1, service expected ready in Q2 2022

The trial operations has been on-going since April 29, 2021.
BN capable of defeating Harapan's CM candidate - Rauf

BN capable of defeating Harapan's CM candidate - Rauf

MALACCA POLLS | State BN head also dismisses talks about chief ministerial ambitions.

Study on Whistleblowers Protection Act to be tabled to cabinet next month

Study on Whistleblowers Protection Act to be tabled to cabinet next month

PARLIAMENT | Seven issues involving amendments to the Act still being studied.

Kit Siang: I've never bought 4D but moral policing on non-Muslims not right

Kit Siang: I've never bought 4D but moral policing on non-Muslims not right

Lim says Malaysia ought to leverage common values instead of differences.

LETTER | Every household can grow cannabis

LETTER | Every household can grow cannabis

Legalisation of cannabis could be great news for the country’s economy.
Asia Young Talents Awards - MonStar Awards 2021 at TGV KLCC

Asia Young Talents Awards - MonStar Awards 2021 at TGV KLCC

The 4th MonStar Awards will be held on November 20, 2021 (Sat) at TGV, KLCC where we will award the Top 10 Young Talents from a total of 900 young talents across 20 nations who have been nominated, almost double the number of nominations from last year.

IFJ urges Hong Kong to stop denying visas to foreign journalists

IFJ urges Hong Kong to stop denying visas to foreign journalists

This comes after visa renewal denied for The Economist's correspondent.

COMMENT | Harapan will have to work harder, smarter to recapture Putrajaya

COMMENT | Harapan will have to work harder, smarter to recapture Putrajaya

The coalition must ensure it won't repeat past mistakes.

Jho Low told Najib not to say much to auditor KPMG: Ex-1MDB CFO

Jho Low told Najib not to say much to auditor KPMG: Ex-1MDB CFO

1MDB TRIAL | This direction was given via email dated Dec 15, 2013, court hears.
Quotes from Biden and Xi at start of their virtual meeting

Quotes from Biden and Xi at start of their virtual meeting

'I'm very happy to see my old friend,' Xi tells Biden.
COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breathe and rejuvenate

COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breathe and rejuvenate

We don't want to wipe out our biodiversity like Brazil.

Dec 14 decision on Peter Anthony to enter defence in false document case

Dec 14 decision on Peter Anthony to enter defence in false document case

Ex-minister charged with falsifying UMS letter to obtain maintenance contract.

Factbox: What's in the Glasgow Climate Pact?

Factbox: What's in the Glasgow Climate Pact?

Nearly 200 nations agree to adopt the pact.
IGP: Convicted ex-PMs can have escorts until appeal process exhausted

IGP: Convicted ex-PMs can have escorts until appeal process exhausted

All former premiers enjoy such privileges.
Malaysia scores 'D' on TI defence integrity index

Malaysia scores 'D' on TI defence integrity index

M'sia is behind regional neighbours such as the Philippines and S'pore.

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Asia Mobiliti completes successful pilot and prepares to launch on-demand transit service in the Klang Valley in 2022

Asia Mobiliti completes successful pilot and prepares to launch on-demand transit service in the Klang Valley in 2022

Malaysia’s first on-demand transit service Trek Rides is being prepared for launch by homegrown mobility tech startup Asia Mobiliti following a successful pilot in Petaling Jaya in September.

LETTER | We hope Keluarga Malaysia won't end up in dustbins of tomorrow

LETTER | We hope Keluarga Malaysia won't end up in dustbins of tomorrow

Let's all make this new slogan work for unity's sake.

KL Sessions Court will continue to hear Guan Eng's corruption trial

KL Sessions Court will continue to hear Guan Eng's corruption trial

His bid to transfer the case to High Court is dismissed.
Sarawak polls: Postal voting application opened until Nov 24

Sarawak polls: Postal voting application opened until Nov 24

This is only for M'sians abroad and those in security, health sectors.

GE14 grounding of private jet – coincidence or conspiracy?

GE14 grounding of private jet – coincidence or conspiracy?

Trouble brewed for Dr M on eve of nomination day in 2018 GE.
Sabah Harapan invites state govt to jointly push for MA63, more autonomy

Sabah Harapan invites state govt to jointly push for MA63, more autonomy

Sabah Reform Agenda also calls for a land tribunal, anti-hopping law.

Voters have positive, convincing acceptance of PN - Azmin

Voters have positive, convincing acceptance of PN - Azmin

MALACCA POLLS | PN election director believes coalition can make inroads in final dash.

Norhizam the 'Hulk': Villain for some, 'misunderstood' for others

Norhizam the 'Hulk': Villain for some, 'misunderstood' for others

MALACCA POLLS | He is probably one of the most despised candidates among DAP supporters.

PBB veep predicts annihilation for PKR in S'wak polls

PBB veep predicts annihilation for PKR in S'wak polls

Abdul Karim believes PKR will not win a single seat.

Austria locks down unvaccinated as Covid-19 cases surge across Europe

Austria locks down unvaccinated as Covid-19 cases surge across Europe

Europe is once again the epicentre of a Covid-19 surge.

BN's Rauf: Reclamation projects draw investors, sea big enough for fisherfolk

BN's Rauf: Reclamation projects draw investors, sea big enough for fisherfolk

These reclamation projects generate revenue for the state, he adds.

Successful wrap up for the Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at ISKL in Ampang Hilir

Successful wrap up for the Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at ISKL in Ampang Hilir

On November 5, the teams behind the Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) in Ampang Hilir celebrated the successful conclusion of the clinic. During the five weeks the clinic was in operation more than 11,000 first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine were administered to students aged 12-17 years as part of Malaysia’s National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme.

YOURSAY | PAS ‘ban-wagon’ targets minorities

YOURSAY | PAS ‘ban-wagon’ targets minorities

‘I expect that banning 4D stores is only the promise of more to come.’
Malacca polls: Nearly RM200k in compounds issued over SOP violations so far

Malacca polls: Nearly RM200k in compounds issued over SOP violations so far

Cops say overall compliance is at 95pct.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 16): 53 reported fatalities, uptick in active cases

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 16): 53 reported fatalities, uptick in active cases

Slight uptick in active Covid-19 cases week-on-week.

Study shows 47pct of M'sians uncertain or do not support gender equality

Study shows 47pct of M'sians uncertain or do not support gender equality

A startling number of people also play down violence against women.

PAS in a feud with the media

PAS in a feud with the media

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