Archive - 26 November 2021

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Sarawak PKR: Earlier Harapan seat deal now 'null and void'

Sarawak PKR: Earlier Harapan seat deal now 'null and void'

DAP insists agreement is binding despite Larry Sng’s departure.

Ringgit sell-off continues for 9th straight day

Ringgit sell-off continues for 9th straight day

Concern over US raising interest rates bolsters demand for dollar.

What we know about the Covid variant detected in South Africa

What we know about the Covid variant detected in South Africa

It'll take weeks to confirm if B.1.1.529 is a greater threat than Delta.

Merck's Covid-19 pill shows lower efficacy in updated data

Merck's Covid-19 pill shows lower efficacy in updated data

Updated data today based on over 1,400 patients.

Italy takes in National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'

Italy takes in National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'

Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan after Taliban takeover.

Malaysia CPI rises to 2.9pct, higher than consensus - JPMorgan

Malaysia CPI rises to 2.9pct, higher than consensus - JPMorgan

Rise in utility costs expected due to expiration of electricity bill subsidies.

Over RM132k compensation approved for vaccine adverse effects

Over RM132k compensation approved for vaccine adverse effects

Ministry received 93 applications for compensation as of yesterday.

Putrajaya to control price of Covid vaccine boosters in private market

Putrajaya to control price of Covid vaccine boosters in private market

Ceiling price will be announced next week, says Health Minister.

Travel ban to 7 African countries over new Covid variant concerns

Travel ban to 7 African countries over new Covid variant concerns

Ban starts tomorrow, includes South Africa and Botswana.

S'wak govt wants 'slightly different' election SOPs from Malacca

S'wak govt wants 'slightly different' election SOPs from Malacca

Online campaigning unsuitable for areas without internet access, it tells Health Ministry.

'Dumping ground' for migrant workers, Bangladesh request rejected - minister

'Dumping ground' for migrant workers, Bangladesh request rejected - minister

Bangladesh requested for 2,000 of its recruitment agencies to send workers here.

Govt to mandate weekly Covid tests at primary schools

Govt to mandate weekly Covid tests at primary schools

UPDATED 9.50PM | It's part of a long-delayed strategy to be unveiled on Monday.

Guan Eng appeals to Federal Court over bid to transfer corruption case

Guan Eng appeals to Federal Court over bid to transfer corruption case

He wants the High Court to hear his Penang undersea tunnel case.

‘SUPER’ rider seen fuelling our nation with brew-ti-ful strength

‘SUPER’ rider seen fuelling our nation with brew-ti-ful strength

While Malaysia is starting to reopen its borders again and shifting to the endemic phase, the nation is still in a cautious state and the battle with the pandemic is still ongoing with the healthcare sector working tirelessly day and night to treat COVID-19 patients.

Prudential Malaysia is giving away up to rm200,000 worth of prizes to Covid-19 vaccinated Malaysians

Prudential Malaysia is giving away up to rm200,000 worth of prizes to Covid-19 vaccinated Malaysians

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (PAMB) and Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad (PruBSN), collectively referred to as Prudential Malaysia has launched the “Malaysia Boleh Divaksinasi Contest” via its AI-powered health and wellness mobile app, Pulse by Prudential (Pulse), to reward COVID-19 vaccinated Malaysians.

Maszlee slated to join PKR after a year as an independent MP

Maszlee slated to join PKR after a year as an independent MP

He's expected to hand over 500 membership forms to Anwar.

Selangor tables RM2.34b budget for 2022

Selangor tables RM2.34b budget for 2022

UPDATED 8.30PM | Budget deficit RM293 million based on projected revenue.

Umno veteran: Dissolve 'non-existent' Muafakat Nasional

Umno veteran: Dissolve 'non-existent' Muafakat Nasional

Mustapha Yaakub describes the alliance as a failure.

Over 20k MIC delegates to elect 3 VPs, 21 CWC members today

Over 20k MIC delegates to elect 3 VPs, 21 CWC members today

Six-way battle for three VP posts, voting ends 7pm.

Detection of new Covid virus sent Asian stocks dropping sharply

Detection of new Covid virus sent Asian stocks dropping sharply

What investors are saying about the new virus variant.

Penang considering 'green financing' for PSR project

Penang considering 'green financing' for PSR project

Delay or cancellation will affect economic growth, says exco.

Sulaiman announces new Malacca exco line-up

Sulaiman announces new Malacca exco line-up

Eight new faces were also appointed to the line-up including Rauf Yusof.
Why hasn't Tajuddin been charged, Harapan asks AG

Why hasn't Tajuddin been charged, Harapan asks AG

MACC began probing Tajuddin for power abuse in May.

Britain says new Covid-19 variant is the most significant yet found

Britain says new Covid-19 variant is the most significant yet found

The UK govt advised to take pre-emptive measures.

Concerned by new variant, Asian countries tighten Covid-19 measures

Concerned by new variant, Asian countries tighten Covid-19 measures

Scientists are still finding out more about the new variant.

ATA seeks to debunk labour abuse allegations after Dyson ends relationship

ATA seeks to debunk labour abuse allegations after Dyson ends relationship

It claims an independent review reveals no such abuse had occurred.

S'wak DAP may make way for PSB in some seats

S'wak DAP may make way for PSB in some seats

Party announces names for 18 seats, keeps eight a 'strategic' secret.

United States, China tussle over Honduras as it weighs Taiwan ties

United States, China tussle over Honduras as it weighs Taiwan ties

Recognising Taiwan figures prominently in Honduran presidential election.

New Zealand PM Ardern says prepared for new Covid-19 variants

New Zealand PM Ardern says prepared for new Covid-19 variants

A newly identified coronavirus variant has more mutations than the Delta variant.

Covid-19 (Nov 26): 5,501 cases, R-naught still at 0.99

Covid-19 (Nov 26): 5,501 cases, R-naught still at 0.99

UPDATED 9.10PM | Number of states and FTs with R-naught above 1.00 decreased.

Penang sets up taskforce to monitor children orphaned by Covid-19

Penang sets up taskforce to monitor children orphaned by Covid-19

It will look into the children's welfare and mental health.

Penang wants PIA to be included in Malaysia-Indonesia VTL arrangement

Penang wants PIA to be included in Malaysia-Indonesia VTL arrangement

The current arrangement only involves KLIA and airports in Bali and Jakarta.
LETTER | Don’t keep doing the same dumb thing

LETTER | Don’t keep doing the same dumb thing

We are easily hoodwinked by treacherous politicians selling us snake oil.
COMMENT | How to win over Malays: build bridges instead of appeasement

COMMENT | How to win over Malays: build bridges instead of appeasement

This does not mean Harapan and DAP should veer right.

Penang exceeds revenue target, RM574.56m collected till Oct 31 - CM

Penang exceeds revenue target, RM574.56m collected till Oct 31 - CM

The target for the full-year 2021 is RM506.02 million

Australia says China's 'alarming' actions at odds with peaceful rhetoric

Australia says China's 'alarming' actions at odds with peaceful rhetoric

A Chinese intelligence ship is recently seen inside Australia's exclusive economic zone.
Inflation up 2.9 pct on rising fuel cost, end of electricity discount

Inflation up 2.9 pct on rising fuel cost, end of electricity discount

CPI in all states increased in October, says chief statistician.

PAS wants cops, MACC to divulge findings in 1MDB probe on Zeti's husband

PAS wants cops, MACC to divulge findings in 1MDB probe on Zeti's husband

Its info chief says the matter is of pressing public interest.

Court rejects two bids in Muhyiddin-Puad suit

Court rejects two bids in Muhyiddin-Puad suit

Ex-premier suing Puad for defamation over latter's FB post.

Rafiq resigns as Malacca Bersatu, PN chief

Rafiq resigns as Malacca Bersatu, PN chief

He says this is to allow new leaders to take over.

LETTER | Government advised to seriously reconsider enacting the IPCMC

LETTER | Government advised to seriously reconsider enacting the IPCMC

The government is determined to bulldoze a watered-down IPCC Bill.
Ex-AG claims Najib’s wrongful prosecution suit is 'political'

Ex-AG claims Najib’s wrongful prosecution suit is 'political'

The suit is baseless and not sustainable, Thomas states in his affidavit.
Kit Siang backs 'Better M'sia Assembly' proposed by Nazir and others

Kit Siang backs 'Better M'sia Assembly' proposed by Nazir and others

The proposal was made in a letter to the Conference of Rulers.

COMMENT | China is holding the planet hostage

COMMENT | China is holding the planet hostage

To save the planet, robust democratic leadership must be phased up.

Umno Youth chief: No certainty MOU will last until July next year

Umno Youth chief: No certainty MOU will last until July next year

Asyraf claims Harapan not sticking to its side of the bargain.

COMMENT | The shine is coming off Anwar

COMMENT | The shine is coming off Anwar

‘Anwar should not take the criticisms personally. It’s not about him.’
EU regulator gives go-ahead to first Covid-19 shot for 5-11 year olds

EU regulator gives go-ahead to first Covid-19 shot for 5-11 year olds

The approval comes as Europe is again epicentre of the pandemic.

MP fumes at 'Keluarga Malaysia' T-shirts made in Bangladesh

MP fumes at 'Keluarga Malaysia' T-shirts made in Bangladesh

Cha Kee Chin wants 'made in Malaysia' guidelines for govt procurements.

Hadi doubles down after Malacca setback, rejects Umno-PAS under Muafakat

Hadi doubles down after Malacca setback, rejects Umno-PAS under Muafakat

Instead, it seeks a grand coalition of all Malay parties.
Portugal reimposes rules as Covid-19 cases rise

Portugal reimposes rules as Covid-19 cases rise

New measures come into force on Dec 1.

Govt allocates RM262m to assist farmers hit by fertiliser price hike

Govt allocates RM262m to assist farmers hit by fertiliser price hike

PM: An early response to assist, for pesticide price is also up.

UK alarmed by new Covid-19 variant that could make vaccines less effective

UK alarmed by new Covid-19 variant that could make vaccines less effective

The new variant B.1.1.529 is spreading in South Africa.

COMMENT | Another ‘conspiracy’ to cheat the nation

COMMENT | Another ‘conspiracy’ to cheat the nation

Govt paid RM555 million to bail out two firms in 2015.

Mohamaddin, who defected from Warisan, now a Bersatu member

Mohamaddin, who defected from Warisan, now a Bersatu member

His Bersatu membership application was accepted last night.

COMMENT | Covid-19: Can we afford to delay vaccinating our young children?

COMMENT | Covid-19: Can we afford to delay vaccinating our young children?

Many parents are keen on getting their children vaccinated now.

YOURSAY | Mix-and-match boosters – fear of the unknown

YOURSAY | Mix-and-match boosters – fear of the unknown

Why was the initial reluctance to make Sinovac available as boosters?
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 26): 48 reported fatalities, total at 30,195

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 26): 48 reported fatalities, total at 30,195

K'tan and T'ganu recorded the highest number of new deaths.
Teen escapes kidnap bid in front of school

Teen escapes kidnap bid in front of school

13-year-old was driven about 400m before she managed to escape.

Judges appointment discussed by the Conference of Rulers

Judges appointment discussed by the Conference of Rulers

Also discussed were the 12th MP and the country's economic situation.

Nazir and 54 others seek royal backing for 'national reset'

Nazir and 54 others seek royal backing for 'national reset'

The Better Malaysia Assembly will tackle thorny issues of nationhood and reforms.

1MDB spotlight on Zeti, husband

1MDB spotlight on Zeti, husband

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