Archive - 24 November 2021

State laws to allow 18-year-olds to contest in elections

State laws to allow 18-year-olds to contest in elections

All MBs, CMs agree to amend their state constitutions.

Over 500,000 PTPTN borrowers never repaid their loans

Over 500,000 PTPTN borrowers never repaid their loans

They are among 2,424,009 borrowers who had completed their studies.
Zahid's shopping spree, spending habits irrelevant to his graft case - lawyer

Zahid's shopping spree, spending habits irrelevant to his graft case - lawyer

Defence counsel argues that the prosecution's statement was prejudicial.

Don’t let expensive flights hold S’wakians back from voting, govt told

Don’t let expensive flights hold S’wakians back from voting, govt told

Opposition politicians are calling for price controls.

CITF endorses boosters for all adults, allows choice for Sinovac shot

CITF endorses boosters for all adults, allows choice for Sinovac shot

UPDATED 9PM | Govt unveils Covid-19 booster schedules for everyone above 18.

Myanmar troops arrest 18 medics for treating 'terrorists' in church

Myanmar troops arrest 18 medics for treating 'terrorists' in church

At least 7 of the patients are being treated for Covid-19.

Singapore, Malaysia to open land border for vaccinated travellers

Singapore, Malaysia to open land border for vaccinated travellers

It will be effective on Nov 29.

Honouring Remarkable Innovations

Honouring Remarkable Innovations

Your Innovation Story Matters. We want to salute you.

RON97 petrol drops three sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 petrol drops three sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

The government would continue to monitor global crude oil prices.
IWK takes over sewerage services in Johor Bahru City Council and Pasir Gudang City Council effective 1st December

IWK takes over sewerage services in Johor Bahru City Council and Pasir Gudang City Council effective 1st December

IWK aspires to improve the sewerage system and reduce water pollution due to poorly treated wastewater

Adly not appealing in legal challenge against Malacca state dissolution

Adly not appealing in legal challenge against Malacca state dissolution

His lawyer confirms the matter.

Experts: Law allows govt to give ex-PMs just a 'happy meal'

Experts: Law allows govt to give ex-PMs just a 'happy meal'

Govt not required to provide them with housing.

Publika collaborates with Fergana Art to highlight Malaysia’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic

Publika collaborates with Fergana Art to highlight Malaysia’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic

Publika Shopping Gallery, together with Fergana Art, organised a Covid-19 art exhibition titled “Pemulihan:Pembaharuan” as an effort to continue documenting Malaysia’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
MP: Why tax dodger Najib not blacklisted from travelling abroad?

MP: Why tax dodger Najib not blacklisted from travelling abroad?

Rayer asks why Najib was given special treatment.
EPF contributions now credited into Account 1 to replenish savings - deputy minister

EPF contributions now credited into Account 1 to replenish savings - deputy minister

This applies to those who made withdrawals through i-Sinar and i-Citra.

Japan worried as China, Russia move to strengthen military coordination

Japan worried as China, Russia move to strengthen military coordination

Japan says China, Russia military exercises may be 'demonstrative action toward Japan'.

Sarawak polls: GPS to announce full list of candidates on Dec 4 - Abang Johari

Sarawak polls: GPS to announce full list of candidates on Dec 4 - Abang Johari

The coalition is now in the final stages of determining the candidates.

Insights into Malaysia’s 30k Covid-19 death milestone

Insights into Malaysia’s 30k Covid-19 death milestone

New information on Covid-19 and vaccines can provide valuable context.

Lawyer sues legal firm, senior partner for alleged sexual harassment

Lawyer sues legal firm, senior partner for alleged sexual harassment

Plaintiff claims she endured harassment since chambering at the firm.

Covid-19 (Nov 24): 5,755 cases, uptick in Penang hospitalisation

Covid-19 (Nov 24): 5,755 cases, uptick in Penang hospitalisation

However, bed utilisation for Covid-19 patients in Penang still low at 32pct.

Kedah Sultan chairs 257th Conference of Rulers meeting

Kedah Sultan chairs 257th Conference of Rulers meeting

Two-day meeting attended by all Malay rulers except Kelantan, Pahang, Perlis.

Speaker urged to stop police intimidation against Warisan MP over speech

Speaker urged to stop police intimidation against Warisan MP over speech

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says investigation on Azis has created dangerous precedent.

Oil palm plantation sector logs 40th Covid-19 cluster

Oil palm plantation sector logs 40th Covid-19 cluster

Activist raises concerns over undocumented workers' vaccination status.

AVM Cloud – VMware collaboration: Committed to customers’ end-to-end cloud journeys

AVM Cloud – VMware collaboration: Committed to customers’ end-to-end cloud journeys

David Chan, CEO of leading Malaysian cloud provider AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd, is definite that cloud opportunities will grow in Malaysia and across the region.
Najib hits back, dredges up claim of Dr M's 34-acre Langkawi property lease

Najib hits back, dredges up claim of Dr M's 34-acre Langkawi property lease

Najib also swung at Mukhriz on 100-hectare Sarawak land.

Court of Appeal denies Najib's bid to postpone Dec 8 SRC appeal verdict

Court of Appeal denies Najib's bid to postpone Dec 8 SRC appeal verdict

Ex-PM's legal team had asked for postponement to Dec 13-17.

Biden administration invites Taiwan to Summit for Democracy

Biden administration invites Taiwan to Summit for Democracy

The move will likely infuriate China.

S'wak polls on Dec 18, nomination on Dec 6

S'wak polls on Dec 18, nomination on Dec 6

The state election was delayed due to the Covid-19 emergency.

LETTER | Harapan must project hope before providing hope

LETTER | Harapan must project hope before providing hope

It must show that it is different from its rivals.

LETTER | Everything is topsy-turvy

LETTER | Everything is topsy-turvy

Politics has become blatantly immoral and 'principle-less'.

Covid-19 brings inequalities into sharper focus, concern - EPF CEO

Covid-19 brings inequalities into sharper focus, concern - EPF CEO

It hinders development of communities, says Amir Hamzah.

Bangi MP visits Mara Digital Mall, says Ismail Sabri project failed

Bangi MP visits Mara Digital Mall, says Ismail Sabri project failed

'This government-sponsored initiative has clearly failed its original intentions'.

Muda wants S'wak polls to be held after Undi18 implemented

Muda wants S'wak polls to be held after Undi18 implemented

Group says it would deny voting rights of youths otherwise.

Royal emergency proclamation cannot be questioned in court: Court of Appeal

Royal emergency proclamation cannot be questioned in court: Court of Appeal

In a unanimous ruling, the bench dismissed the appeal.

Fauci says vast majority of vaccinated Americans should get Covid booster

Fauci says vast majority of vaccinated Americans should get Covid booster

To date, about 33m Americans have received a booster dose.

The New NRML presents Space Creatives: A virtual event

The New NRML presents Space Creatives: A virtual event

The final-year Diploma in Mass Communication students from IACT College will be organizing a virtual event called "Space Creatives” on the 3rd of December which will be held on a platform called “Gather Town” from 9 am - 6 pm, in efforts to nurture the talents of future generations of the creative industry.
Moscow says US rehearsed nuclear strike against Russia this month

Moscow says US rehearsed nuclear strike against Russia this month

But the Pentagon says it adhered to international protocols.

Einstein notes with sketches of relativity theory sold for US$13m

Einstein notes with sketches of relativity theory sold for US$13m

It's a 54-page manuscript, half-filled with Einstein's handwriting.
New Zealand to reopen to foreign travellers from April 30

New Zealand to reopen to foreign travellers from April 30

NZ will require pre-departure test, vaccinated proof, Covid test on arrival.

In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control

In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing's control

Its attempts to control the narrative have jarred overseas audiences.
Flash floods might be linked to highway project in Ampang Jaya - Zuraida

Flash floods might be linked to highway project in Ampang Jaya - Zuraida

A total of 801 individuals from 162 families were reported to have been evacuated.
'Muafakat was best alliance' - Nik Abduh talks up PAS-Umno ties

'Muafakat was best alliance' - Nik Abduh talks up PAS-Umno ties

'It's a covenant blessed by God,' the Bachok MP tells his party.

COMMENT | What's next after the Glasgow climate pact?

COMMENT | What's next after the Glasgow climate pact?

UK keen to support Malaysia's long-term climate action strategy.

COMMENT | Five theories on PN's rise

COMMENT | Five theories on PN's rise

Why some voters choose PN when nobody thought they would.

Anwar understands calls for him to quit, says they must not be framed arrogantly

Anwar understands calls for him to quit, says they must not be framed arrogantly

It is an opinion that can invite negative reactions, he says.

COMMENT | Should sin tax revenue be set aside for non-Muslims?

COMMENT | Should sin tax revenue be set aside for non-Muslims?

Please consider, since PAS leaders like to make noise against 'arak, judi'.

YOURSAY | Who can hold the candle to Anwar?

YOURSAY | Who can hold the candle to Anwar?

‘What can we expect others to do what he hasn’t done?’
COMMENT | Kit Siang, change of mindset also needed in DAP

COMMENT | Kit Siang, change of mindset also needed in DAP

On paper, DAP is a multiracial, social-democratic party, but not in reality.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 24): 47 reported fatalities, total at 30,110

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 24): 47 reported fatalities, total at 30,110

Kelantan recorded the highest number of new deaths.

Taliban releases media guidelines, ban shows with female actors

Taliban releases media guidelines, ban shows with female actors

It includes ordering women news presenters to wear 'Islamic hijab'.

Najib requests postponement of Dec 8 SRC appeal decision

Najib requests postponement of Dec 8 SRC appeal decision

Ex-PM wants it moved to after Dec 13 due to quarantine.

1MDB scandal to get TV series

1MDB scandal to get TV series

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.