Archive - 25 November 2021

Police confirm investigating Sepanggar MP

Police confirm investigating Sepanggar MP

This is over Azis' parliamentary speech earlier this month.

Police cartel: Several individuals called to give statement

Police cartel: Several individuals called to give statement

Home minister to share decision once investigations have completed.

S Africa detects new Covid-19 variant, implications not yet clear

S Africa detects new Covid-19 variant, implications not yet clear

The variant has a 'very unusual constellation' of mutations
Kesihatan Lelaki: Diabetes & Mati Pucuk

Kesihatan Lelaki: Diabetes & Mati Pucuk

Repair works of HSA ICU that caught fire in 2016 completed

Repair works of HSA ICU that caught fire in 2016 completed

It's been operating as a general surgery ward since last year.

Poison pen letter writer urged to see MACC

Poison pen letter writer urged to see MACC

Graftbuster assures identity will be kept confidential.

GRS should be registered as official political coalition - Salleh

GRS should be registered as official political coalition - Salleh

'This can empower party members and set its direction.'

Covid-19 self-test kit now as low as RM4.90

Covid-19 self-test kit now as low as RM4.90

This is available at 99 Speedmart.

LETTER | The irony of Mahathir's attacks on Najib

LETTER | The irony of Mahathir's attacks on Najib

'Mahathir left a legacy of nepotism and corruption.'

FT Ministry's food distribution programme on track

FT Ministry's food distribution programme on track

The ministry just completed the distribution of 52,000 food baskets.

LETTER | In case you didn't know, doctors are not robots

LETTER | In case you didn't know, doctors are not robots

They are humans expected to work long hours while being denied benefits.

Sarawak Harapan will not use common logo

Sarawak Harapan will not use common logo

More discord in Sarawak Harapan with less than two weeks before nomination day.

LETTER | Fight for Indian community still strong 14 years after Hindraf rally

LETTER | Fight for Indian community still strong 14 years after Hindraf rally

The rally left a huge impact on the people and political system.

Philippines rejects China's demand to remove grounded navy ship

Philippines rejects China's demand to remove grounded navy ship

It was built for the US Navy during World War II.

Covid-19 cases break records in Europe, prompting booster shot expansion

Covid-19 cases break records in Europe, prompting booster shot expansion

Most countries report new highs in daily infections.

Only a handful of civil servants decline vaccination - PSD DG

Only a handful of civil servants decline vaccination - PSD DG

He says number is very small compared to total 1.6 million civil servants.

Housewife seeks donation for husband's pancreatic surgery

Housewife seeks donation for husband's pancreatic surgery

Tinesh Kumar's condition is deteriorating, his weight dropped to 40kg.

hoolah unveils Black Friday-Cyber Monday deals

hoolah unveils Black Friday-Cyber Monday deals

Enjoy extra savings on top of existing merchant promotions ahead of this festive season when you checkout with hoolah

Deadline for public feedback on Lynas PDF extended to Nov 30

Deadline for public feedback on Lynas PDF extended to Nov 30

However, the EIA is no longer publicly accessible.

COMMENT | Where's my booster dose?

COMMENT | Where's my booster dose?

MySejahtera booster appointment scheduled but turned away from clinic.

Barred from squash tourney in KL, Israel threatens legal action

Barred from squash tourney in KL, Israel threatens legal action

Israel Squash Association calls Malaysia's visa denial for Israeli athletes discriminatory.

LETTER | Let's tap nuclear energy to power our future

LETTER | Let's tap nuclear energy to power our future

We must truly do away with fossil fuels.

COMMENT | Women falling between the cracks in pandemic recovery

COMMENT | Women falling between the cracks in pandemic recovery

Absent husbands, children in tow, women choose between shelter, food.

'Something is off', Malacca Umno deputy chief says after losing army vote

'Something is off', Malacca Umno deputy chief says after losing army vote

Mohamad Ali lost 17 out of 18 army voting streams.

Proposed amendments needed for RCEP ratification to be tabled in Parliament - Azmin

Proposed amendments needed for RCEP ratification to be tabled in Parliament - Azmin

AGC is refining draft amendments to three acts.

High time to legalise medical cannabis, kratom - experts

High time to legalise medical cannabis, kratom - experts

Cannabis researchers reluctant to apply with MOH saying process too difficult.

Sepanggar MP demands explanation for 'direct awarding' of RM1.13b road project

Sepanggar MP demands explanation for 'direct awarding' of RM1.13b road project

Azis Jamman says the deal didn't fulfil govt requirements.

Zafrul assures 5G services will be cheaper than 4G for telcos, consumers

Zafrul assures 5G services will be cheaper than 4G for telcos, consumers

PARLIAMENT | MCMC will regulate prices charged by DNB, says minister.

Court allows Aker Solutions VP’s cheating case to be dropped

Court allows Aker Solutions VP’s cheating case to be dropped

The vice-president was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal.

COP26 exhibition showcases M’sian indigenous art to the world

COP26 exhibition showcases M’sian indigenous art to the world

Exhibition featured traditional weaving technique known as 'kelarai'.

Apple warns Thai activists 'state-sponsored attackers' may have targeted iPhones

Apple warns Thai activists 'state-sponsored attackers' may have targeted iPhones

All the activists are seen as being critical of the Thai govt.

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 6,144 cases, R-naught in 11 states, FTs above 1.00

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 6,144 cases, R-naught in 11 states, FTs above 1.00

UPDATED 7.16PM | R-naught above 1.00 suggests growing cases.

A month after reopening, Thailand sees gradual tourism recovery

A month after reopening, Thailand sees gradual tourism recovery

About 70pct of bookings came from Europe - Asset World Corp.

Gardenia to raise prices in peninsula, cites impact of cost hike

Gardenia to raise prices in peninsula, cites impact of cost hike

Price increase ranges from 10 sen to 45 sen starting December.

Parliament may be extended two days to settle MA63, among others - Wan Junaidi

Parliament may be extended two days to settle MA63, among others - Wan Junaidi

UPDATED 4.40PM | Anwar urges govt to pass MA53 constitutional amendments this parliamentary sitting.

As PKR guns for Sarawak seats, DAP again points to January deal

As PKR guns for Sarawak seats, DAP again points to January deal

Senior leader saying unnecessary things will cause cracks - Alan Ling.

Sajat claims to be future guest on 'The Ellen Show'

Sajat claims to be future guest on 'The Ellen Show'

The transgender says she will be in the US in January.

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics - report

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics - report

Australia's relationship with China, its largest trading partner, has soured.


Syed Saddiq successfully transfers CBT case to High Court

Syed Saddiq successfully transfers CBT case to High Court

UPDATED 1.53PM | He is facing trial for misappropriating RM1.12m of Bersatu's funds.

Puad calls for RCI to probe 1MDB, Zeti and husband's involvement

Puad calls for RCI to probe 1MDB, Zeti and husband's involvement

RM65m in 1MDB-linked funds were repatriated from Tawfiq's company.

Thomas: Probe into Zeti's role in 1MDB case not completed during my tenure

Thomas: Probe into Zeti's role in 1MDB case not completed during my tenure

UPDATED 1.15PM | 'I never had the chance to look at those investigation papers.'

M'sia, S'pore remain committed to resolving maritime boundary issues

M'sia, S'pore remain committed to resolving maritime boundary issues

Foreign ministers meet virtually to discuss sovereignty of three islets.

Australia introduces contentious religious anti-discrimination legislation

Australia introduces contentious religious anti-discrimination legislation

Groups criticise new bill saying it permits prioritising hiring based on religion.

DNB to charge less than 20 sen per GB for 5G service to telcos - Zafrul

DNB to charge less than 20 sen per GB for 5G service to telcos - Zafrul

He says this is cheaper than current 4G service produced by telcos.

Dyson terminates relationship with supplier ATA over labour practices

Dyson terminates relationship with supplier ATA over labour practices

British firm says ties terminated with six months’ contractual notice.

Aoikumo scales 229% in growth with their Medical Aesthetic system, despite troubling times

Aoikumo scales 229% in growth with their Medical Aesthetic system, despite troubling times

The advancement of technology, coupled with forward thinking has definitely propelled Aoikumo past the gloomy scenario caused by the pandemic, enabling it to scale a 229% growth between 2019 and 2020.
ADUN SPEAKS | Ten reasons why I defend the vernacular system of education

ADUN SPEAKS | Ten reasons why I defend the vernacular system of education

Trying to abolish it through court is a wolf in sheepskin approach.

COMMENT | From 'disco-cops' in Bangi to PWD-harassment – IPCMC needed now

COMMENT | From 'disco-cops' in Bangi to PWD-harassment – IPCMC needed now

All Malaysians are vulnerable to police misconduct.

PSB urges Sarawak DAP leader not to be too judgemental of 'frogs'

PSB urges Sarawak DAP leader not to be too judgemental of 'frogs'

Wong says Chieng Jen's father left SUPP to form Sarawak DAP in 1978.

Minister denies asking consumers to eat duck due to chicken price increase

Minister denies asking consumers to eat duck due to chicken price increase

Alexander Nanta Linggi says he never issued such an insensitive statement.

COMMENT | Why do some still think the world of Abah?

COMMENT | Why do some still think the world of Abah?

From hero to zero, Muhyiddin Yassin still has his fans.


New Swedish PM resigns on first day in job, hopes for swift return

New Swedish PM resigns on first day in job, hopes for swift return

Parliament speaker now deciding next step to find new govt.

LEADERSHIP | Why smart people sometimes look stupid

LEADERSHIP | Why smart people sometimes look stupid

How to improve your emotional intelligence.
Nasa launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft

Nasa launches test mission of asteroid-deflecting spacecraft

The spacecraft will demonstrate Earth's first planetary defence system.

YOURSAY | Malacca has spoken, biggest losers are the rakyat

YOURSAY | Malacca has spoken, biggest losers are the rakyat

‘This is a country where the majority tolerates graft…’.
Children at lower risk from Covid-19, vaccines should go to the poor - WHO

Children at lower risk from Covid-19, vaccines should go to the poor - WHO

Many parts of the world face extreme vaccine shortages.
GPS to retain five incumbents in Miri Division for Sarawak election

GPS to retain five incumbents in Miri Division for Sarawak election

These five worked hard serving their respective areas, says Abang Johari.

COMMENT | DAP’s Malay appeasement and non-Malay resentment problem

COMMENT | DAP’s Malay appeasement and non-Malay resentment problem

The party is playing a moderate game.

Education Ministry informed of alleged isolation of unvaccinated teacher

Education Ministry informed of alleged isolation of unvaccinated teacher

The teacher was said to have been put in a storeroom.

Epidemiologist decries misinformation on mix-and-match boosters

Epidemiologist decries misinformation on mix-and-match boosters

Dr Moy says boosters safe though online claims suggest otherwise.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 25): 37 reported fatalities, uptick in active cases

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 25): 37 reported fatalities, uptick in active cases

Active cases going up slightly in most parts of the country.

Regional socialist conference kicks off this weekend

Regional socialist conference kicks off this weekend

Two-weekend session organised by regional and Australian socialist parties.

Covid-19 patients to be put in isolation relief centres if floods occur

Covid-19 patients to be put in isolation relief centres if floods occur

Health Ministry to use geo-mapping method.

Sarawak polls leaves Undi18 grounded

Sarawak polls leaves Undi18 grounded

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