Archive - 17 November 2021

Ministry proposes making it easier for ex-inmates to find jobs

Ministry proposes making it easier for ex-inmates to find jobs

Saravanan says imprisonment data should be kept from employers.

Kedah MB: 4D ban not racism, even China banned gambling

Kedah MB: 4D ban not racism, even China banned gambling

However, China has two state-run lotteries.

Hawk 108: Decision on grounding aircraft after probe completed - Hisham

Hawk 108: Decision on grounding aircraft after probe completed - Hisham

'We are leaving decision to the Special Investigation Board.'

Health Ministry receives 183 complaints on illegal ivermectin sales

Health Ministry receives 183 complaints on illegal ivermectin sales

This year, 43 premises raided, total seizure worth RM124,815.

Retail prices of RON95, RON97, diesel unchanged

Retail prices of RON95, RON97, diesel unchanged

RON95 at RM2.05, RON97 at RM3.08, and diesel at RM2.15.

Sacked Bersatu man blasts ex-boss for playing race card

Sacked Bersatu man blasts ex-boss for playing race card

Noor Effandi accuses Rafiq of running to greater Malay-majority seat.

Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video

Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video

'Salt Bae' previously uploaded video feeding Vietnam Minister gold-encrusted steak.

PN to reveal CM candidate tomorrow, not ruling out woman state leader

PN to reveal CM candidate tomorrow, not ruling out woman state leader

'We even have some doctors, professionals, engineers,' says Hamzah.

AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines approved as booster shots

AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines approved as booster shots

AZ booster after 6 months, Sinovac after 3-6 months.

Sulaiman: M-WEZ a rebranding, won't reclaim sea to Indonesia

Sulaiman: M-WEZ a rebranding, won't reclaim sea to Indonesia

He maintains there will be sea left for fishing industry.

Covid-19: Sg Buloh doctor sounds 'December wave' alarm

Covid-19: Sg Buloh doctor sounds 'December wave' alarm

Dr Azfar says hospital now saturated with Covid patients.

Six with lung infection out of 300 new Covid-19 cases in Sarawak

Six with lung infection out of 300 new Covid-19 cases in Sarawak

The remaining 294 cases have mild or no symptoms

Cabinet to get memo on freezing charges for suicide bids

Cabinet to get memo on freezing charges for suicide bids

PARLIAMENT | This is pending review of the Penal Code.

Former Malacca state exco Abdul Ghafar dies

Former Malacca state exco Abdul Ghafar dies

The ex-Asahan assemblyperson was being treated for Covid.

SOP violation: 'Repeat offender' Najib in KJ's crosshairs

SOP violation: 'Repeat offender' Najib in KJ's crosshairs

PARLIAMENT | Health minister says he always has his eyes on ex-PM.

Ask your Asahan candidate about fisherfolk compensation, Najib tells Adly

Ask your Asahan candidate about fisherfolk compensation, Najib tells Adly

MALACCA POLLS | Adly claims the BN government had misused RM33 million intended for fisherfolk.
Indonesia's batik-makers turn to mangroves as demand grows for eco-dyes

Indonesia's batik-makers turn to mangroves as demand grows for eco-dyes

It cuts costs and helps preserve the environment.

COMMENT | Helping teenagers through the pandemic

COMMENT | Helping teenagers through the pandemic

Teens deprived of normal life exhibit compulsive behaviour, depression.

S Korea to cut vaccine booster interval for elderly to fight rise in cases

S Korea to cut vaccine booster interval for elderly to fight rise in cases

Seniors will get booster 4 months after second dose instead of 6.

Adly: BN had spent compensation money meant for fisherfolk

Adly: BN had spent compensation money meant for fisherfolk

MALACCA POLLS | Money went into paying civil servants' salaries, he says.

Study on cooking oil subsidy to be completed next year - minister

Study on cooking oil subsidy to be completed next year - minister

The study assesses the effectiveness of the implementation of existing programme.
MMA laments govt's lack of political will to solve contract doctor woes

MMA laments govt's lack of political will to solve contract doctor woes

Issue stems from poor policies of the past, it adds.

Hasty dissolution thwarted 'extraordinary' Umno-Harapan unity - Idris

Hasty dissolution thwarted 'extraordinary' Umno-Harapan unity - Idris

MALACCA POLLS | "There was no need for state polls... just change the government."

More announcements on institutional reforms in next few months - MOF

More announcements on institutional reforms in next few months - MOF

The govt wants to ensure all these changes are set in place.

DNB instructed to engage with MPs for transparency's sake - Annuar

DNB instructed to engage with MPs for transparency's sake - Annuar

PARLIAMENT | This is in response to call for special briefing on this matter.

1MDB board disappointed US$700m transferred to Jho Low-linked entity - witness

1MDB board disappointed US$700m transferred to Jho Low-linked entity - witness

1MDB TRIAL | Ismee Ismail testifies that the board raised its concerns over the issue.
Covid-19 (Nov 17): 6,288 cases, hospitalisations up

Covid-19 (Nov 17): 6,288 cases, hospitalisations up

Admission rates for Covid-19 patients going up in Malacca and Negeri Sembilan.

Bar Council again urges S'pore to consider clemency for Nagaenthran

Bar Council again urges S'pore to consider clemency for Nagaenthran

'We ask for compassion for M'sian diagnosed as intellectually impaired.'

Najib questioned RM5b bond issuance postponement: Ex-1MDB board director

Najib questioned RM5b bond issuance postponement: Ex-1MDB board director

1MDB TRIAL | Prosecution witness claims the former PM asked this during a meeting.

Anwar disturbed by police's 'wanted poster' on Rewcastle-Brown

Anwar disturbed by police's 'wanted poster' on Rewcastle-Brown

Another dark mark on the country’s record regarding press freedom, he says.
LETTER | Trial, conviction and sentence of Nagaenthran

LETTER | Trial, conviction and sentence of Nagaenthran

Is the accused’s defence of duress evidentially substantiated?
CLUB IOI First Year Anniversary Celebration

CLUB IOI First Year Anniversary Celebration

The CLUB IOI by IOI Malls celebrates its first-year anniversary this month; a cardless loyalty program and e-commerce platform which rewards members with points and special privileges by IOI Properties Group entities and participating outlets of IOI Malls.
After Azmin's 'sympathy', Ginie Lim says she is with Harapan

After Azmin's 'sympathy', Ginie Lim says she is with Harapan

MALACCA POLLS | Lim dismisses the suggestion that she was a victim in PKR.
COMMENT | After COP26 Glasgow, what next for Malaysia's climate policy?

COMMENT | After COP26 Glasgow, what next for Malaysia's climate policy?

Taking climate change seriously means undertaking deep structural transformation.

LETTER | PAS has poor understanding of complexity of human behaviour

LETTER | PAS has poor understanding of complexity of human behaviour

Gaming and alcohol can't be treated as a Muslim, non-Muslim issue.

Chow's suggestion to discontinue funicular train draws ire

Chow's suggestion to discontinue funicular train draws ire

CAP said in a statement today that it was shocked at his announcement last week.
COMMENT | The tale of courtroom drama

COMMENT | The tale of courtroom drama

Memories of watching proceedings rekindled.

A loss if non-Malays have no representation in Malacca govt - Rafiq

A loss if non-Malays have no representation in Malacca govt - Rafiq

MALACCA POLLS | State PN chief: The people no longer have confidence in Harapan.

2021-11-17

2021-11-17

Russia dismisses US criticism of anti-satellite weapons test

Russia dismisses US criticism of anti-satellite weapons test

It says the US, China and India had conducted similar tests in the past.

Warring coalitions can't bring stability to Malacca - Anwar

Warring coalitions can't bring stability to Malacca - Anwar

Voters should consider this, whether BN or PN wins, he says.

COMMENT | Ban of 4D was a classic three-act play by Sanusi

COMMENT | Ban of 4D was a classic three-act play by Sanusi

There are three categories of Sanusi’s justifications.
Hishammuddin: Seven components to be met before transition to endemic phase

Hishammuddin: Seven components to be met before transition to endemic phase

This comprised having one SOP with nine guidelines.

Journalism can never be silent, but the price paid can be steep

Journalism can never be silent, but the price paid can be steep

It has not been a walk in the park for Malaysiakini.
Worry about your PN-BN fighting, PKR man fires back at Azmin

Worry about your PN-BN fighting, PKR man fires back at Azmin

MALACCA POLLS | This is over Ginie Lim being dropped as PKR candidate.

Two explosions followed by fire, says RMAF incident witness

Two explosions followed by fire, says RMAF incident witness

A stall owner heard two loud explosions before the jet crashed.

Sheraton Move: The day Dr M resigned himself to betrayals

Sheraton Move: The day Dr M resigned himself to betrayals

Comings and goings in doctor’s house when Harapan govt collapsed.
YOURSAY | PAS duo shoots the messenger

YOURSAY | PAS duo shoots the messenger

‘It is not your intentions that matter, but how the words are received.’
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 17): 40 reported fatalities, total at 29,769

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 17): 40 reported fatalities, total at 29,769

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

Retiree puzzled after bank can't track down RM32k in FD

Retiree puzzled after bank can't track down RM32k in FD

Maybank says it has no record, suggesting she had forgotten it was cashed.

Perks for convicted ex-PM

Perks for convicted ex-PM

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

RMAF jet crashes in Butterworth base, one dead

RMAF jet crashes in Butterworth base, one dead

UPDATED 12.10AM | Another person has been injured in the incident.