Archive - 23 November 2021

EPF: Covid-19 withdrawals compound issue of insufficient retirement savings

EPF: Covid-19 withdrawals compound issue of insufficient retirement savings

EPF is concerned most members at risk of old-age poverty.

Sexual harassment: Don't turn issue into polemic, focus on further action - Annuar

Sexual harassment: Don't turn issue into polemic, focus on further action - Annuar

Minister points out it's not a trivial matter, can affect mental health.

Please let me leave, ex-Sabah DAP chief tells party leaders

Please let me leave, ex-Sabah DAP chief tells party leaders

This comes after Kok asked him to reconsider his resignation.

Seat distribution for GPS component parties almost done - Abang Johari

Seat distribution for GPS component parties almost done - Abang Johari

The few problems they have can be resolved through discussions, he adds.

Sinovac shot's protection against ICU admission wanes rapidly too

Sinovac shot's protection against ICU admission wanes rapidly too

Protection against death remains high but lags behind Pfizer rival.
China CDC supports mix-and-match booster vaccine dose

China CDC supports mix-and-match booster vaccine dose

Its DG says additional shots necessary against decline of protective antibodies.

Police investigate Ginie Lim for violating state election SOPs

Police investigate Ginie Lim for violating state election SOPs

She distributed face masks in Taman Melaka Perdana on Oct 29.

Ambiga anticipates another Bersih rally as it celebrates 15th anniversary

Ambiga anticipates another Bersih rally as it celebrates 15th anniversary

Protest against corrupt leaders may be sooner than later, she says.

Dr M: RM100m house for 'convict' Najib vs Tunku's wooden house

Dr M: RM100m house for 'convict' Najib vs Tunku's wooden house

Mahathir says all ex-PMs have never requested anything as luxurious as Najib.

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Chung has entered a plea bargain for a reduced sentence.

'House of Cards' creator to make TV series on Jho Low, 1MDB

'House of Cards' creator to make TV series on Jho Low, 1MDB

It will be based on the book 'Billion Dollar Whale'.

More migrants eligible for recruitment under labour recalibration exercise

More migrants eligible for recruitment under labour recalibration exercise

Permission to recruit has been expanded to all main sectors and sub-sectors.

Cops summon Sepanggar MP over Sabah secession speech in Parliament

Cops summon Sepanggar MP over Sabah secession speech in Parliament

PARLIAMENT | Azis expresses disappointment, says others also spoke on the issue.

Vernacular school students will suffer from lack of BM proficiency - lawyer

Vernacular school students will suffer from lack of BM proficiency - lawyer

They will suffer from limited job opportunities, especially in public service.

This year’s Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy hybrid convention is focused on 3 core themes.

This year’s Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy hybrid convention is focused on 3 core themes.

Discover Sidec’s 3-day convention which is packed with digital transformation insights from the experts.
Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents

Data will support applications for full approval in vaccinating adolescents.

No deaths can be directly linked to Covid-19 vaccines

No deaths can be directly linked to Covid-19 vaccines

This is the outcome of vaccine recipient death post-mortems.

Federal Court dismisses review bid by POCA-detained businessperson

Federal Court dismisses review bid by POCA-detained businessperson

Court holds that applicant had failed to fulfil requirements.

Payment for Phase 2 Covid-19 special assistance beginning this Thursday

Payment for Phase 2 Covid-19 special assistance beginning this Thursday

Checks for approval status can be made through the BKC portal.

PAC: Taxpayers footed 'exorbitant' bailout of AES firms

PAC: Taxpayers footed 'exorbitant' bailout of AES firms

'Kickbacks' were likely involved in the deal, PAC report says.

Malaysian top homegrown MSMEs and brands achieved million-ringgit sales in a single day during Lazada 11.11

Malaysian top homegrown MSMEs and brands achieved million-ringgit sales in a single day during Lazada 11.11

More than 25 times as much sales was generated by Lazada's 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale for top Malaysian homegrown brands compared to a typical day, with top micro-small-and-medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) exceeding the one-million-ringgit threshold in a single day.

Fuziah: Bilut rep ignored 24hr notice to retract statement against Anwar

Fuziah: Bilut rep ignored 24hr notice to retract statement against Anwar

UPDATED 4.28PM | Lee declines to comment further on his FB post

Acer helps businesses expand horizon

Acer helps businesses expand horizon

In a span of close to two years, the pandemic has forced businesses to make significant changes to how they operate. It has driven a large scale of the Malaysian workforce to go through remote working on a scale never seen before. While businesses adapted quickly, it is not without challenges.

Covid-19 (Nov 23): 5,594 cases, slight drop in hospital admissions

Covid-19 (Nov 23): 5,594 cases, slight drop in hospital admissions

UPDATED 10.49PM | Only a few parts of Malaysia have an R-naught of below 1.00.

As banned 'Fragile' nears 33m views, Namewee says he wants people to care

As banned 'Fragile' nears 33m views, Namewee says he wants people to care

Rapper talks to BBC after China ban helps boost video.

Gerakan president, TalentCorp director take oath as senators

Gerakan president, TalentCorp director take oath as senators

The appointments are effective until Nov 22, 2024.

Dec 8 decision on Najib's appeal in SRC case

Dec 8 decision on Najib's appeal in SRC case

He was found guilty of seven charges on July 28.
‘Tone deaf’ - Rajiv slams KJ over Covid-19 restrictions warning

‘Tone deaf’ - Rajiv slams KJ over Covid-19 restrictions warning

'How long are we going to go on a loop?'
Ex-South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

Ex-South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

He presided over a massacre of pro-democracy protesters.

US not heading toward Covid-19 lockdown, says White House

US not heading toward Covid-19 lockdown, says White House

'We have the tools to accelerate the path out of this pandemic.'
US investigators question Goodyear Malaysia workers over labour practices

US investigators question Goodyear Malaysia workers over labour practices

This follows initial allegations filed in three complaints by 185 migrant workers.

US warship again transits sensitive Taiwan Strait

US warship again transits sensitive Taiwan Strait

US Navy ships have been transiting the strait roughly monthly.

Imperium International College to cultivate a future of accountancy professionals with “First in Malaysia” ACCA financial aid

Imperium International College to cultivate a future of accountancy professionals with “First in Malaysia” ACCA financial aid

As an effort to provide deserving students an opportunity to pursue a professional career in accountancy, Imperium International College has recently launched its Study Now Pay Later financial aid for students who are looking to pursue ACCA.

MCA urges MACC to probe Zeti and husband over 1MDB links

MCA urges MACC to probe Zeti and husband over 1MDB links

Quek says most important issue is exposing the real perpetrators.
Anticipating 2022 for the Creative Industry

Anticipating 2022 for the Creative Industry

Evolving Malaysia’s creative industry to greater heights in 2022

EPF to launch 'i-Sayang' to improve people's livelihood

EPF to launch 'i-Sayang' to improve people's livelihood

It will allow 2pct voluntary transfer from husband’s to wife’s account.
Biden bets US Federal Reserve's Powell can bring full US economic recovery

Biden bets US Federal Reserve's Powell can bring full US economic recovery

Powell has been nominated for a second four-year term as US Fed chair.

Redzuan denies asking Bersatu leaders to resign, says statement fake

Redzuan denies asking Bersatu leaders to resign, says statement fake

This is over the party's poor performance in Malacca polls.

Sulaiman to discuss if PN will join Malacca state govt

Sulaiman to discuss if PN will join Malacca state govt

UPDATED 12.53PM | 'Whatever decision made by the party leadership, I will abide by it.'

UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system

UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system

Collapse is complicated by international and unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders.
LETTER | Stop indiscriminate increase of vegetable prices

LETTER | Stop indiscriminate increase of vegetable prices

Price hikes will severely affect those with average income.

Malaysia must tackle overfishing urgently - WWF Malaysia

Malaysia must tackle overfishing urgently - WWF Malaysia

Stakeholders should join hands to monitor themselves to sustain the industry
French Prime Minister Castex tests positive for coronavirus

French Prime Minister Castex tests positive for coronavirus

Castex is fully vaccinated against the virus - and will work in isolation.

Kit Siang repeats fear of Najib returning as 10th PM

Kit Siang repeats fear of Najib returning as 10th PM

BN's Malacca victory raises this thought in DAP veteran Kit Siang.

Ex-Sabah DAP chief quits party in a huff after leadership elections

Ex-Sabah DAP chief quits party in a huff after leadership elections

Jimmy Wong claims polls destroyed unity in the state party.

Zoom quarterly results top estimates as hybrid work boosts demand

Zoom quarterly results top estimates as hybrid work boosts demand

It is competing with rival platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and Slack.
China tells Taiwan firms to choose sides

China tells Taiwan firms to choose sides

They need to draw a line between themselves and independence supporters.
MP SPEAKS | Malacca polls a silver lining for Pakatan Harapan

MP SPEAKS | Malacca polls a silver lining for Pakatan Harapan

A wake-up call and an opportunity for soul-searching, reflection.

China's #metoo: Phone call with Olympic chief not enough, says WTA

China's #metoo: Phone call with Olympic chief not enough, says WTA

The video call did little to ease fears over Peng Shuai's wellbeing.
YOURSAY | Harapan, 2021 is not the new 2018

YOURSAY | Harapan, 2021 is not the new 2018

‘Malaysian politics and expectations have changed.’
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 23): 63 reported fatalities, total at 30,063

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 23): 63 reported fatalities, total at 30,063

Selangor recorded the highest number of new deaths at 14.

Khairuddin, Nik Abduh and Zuhdi reappointed to PAS leadership

Khairuddin, Nik Abduh and Zuhdi reappointed to PAS leadership

Trio to be made PAS central committee members.

Covid-19 outbreak on Royal Malaysian Navy vessel in Sabah

Covid-19 outbreak on Royal Malaysian Navy vessel in Sabah

The virus came from a crew member from the Lumut RMN Base.

Harapan seniors defend Anwar

Harapan seniors defend Anwar

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