Archive - 27 November 2021

MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant

MOH closely monitoring WHO, other countries on Omicron variant

Khairy says so far no Omicron cases have been detected in Malaysia.

Zuki appointed as pro-chancellor of UKM

Zuki appointed as pro-chancellor of UKM

He replaces the late Ahmad Sarji who passed away on Aug 28.

Locally developed Covid-19 'breathalyser' gets RM1.05m govt funding

Locally developed Covid-19 'breathalyser' gets RM1.05m govt funding

It is expected to be marketed by end of next year.

Ex-minister Jamil Khir appointed as PM's religious advisor

Ex-minister Jamil Khir appointed as PM's religious advisor

Ismail Sabri has three advisors costing RM50k a month each including staff.

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

His 8 Tony Awards surpass the total of any other composer.

DCM denies S'wak Covid-19 figures being manipulated for polls

DCM denies S'wak Covid-19 figures being manipulated for polls

He says the figures are reported daily by the Health Ministry.

Mah intervenes after Chinese letters dropped from SJK(C) signboards

Mah intervenes after Chinese letters dropped from SJK(C) signboards

Signboards have names written in Malay and Jawi, but not Chinese.

Maszlee formally joins PKR

Maszlee formally joins PKR

UPDATED 7PM | Simpang Renggam MP brings with him 500 members.

GPS can win two-thirds majority in Sarawak polls - PBB VP

GPS can win two-thirds majority in Sarawak polls - PBB VP

Bersatu staying out of election allows GPS to focus, says Abdul Karim.

S'wak PKR: Separate manifestos due to demographics, not split in Harapan

S'wak PKR: Separate manifestos due to demographics, not split in Harapan

PKR is contesting in more rural and suburban seats than DAP.

Focus on winning your 47 seats, not grabbing more, Sarawak DAP tells PKR

Focus on winning your 47 seats, not grabbing more, Sarawak DAP tells PKR

Earlier seat agreement should stand, says Chong.

S'wak among earliest states to get 5G rollout next year - Annuar

S'wak among earliest states to get 5G rollout next year - Annuar

This is due to the strategic location of the state.
No report on cops' alleged assault of ATA IMS worker - Johor police chief

No report on cops' alleged assault of ATA IMS worker - Johor police chief

The worker claims he was beaten during interrogation.

Loke suggests shift from opposition's 'common logo, PM candidate' model

Loke suggests shift from opposition's 'common logo, PM candidate' model

'Best if everyone uses own logo, everyone has own strength.'

Najib wants probe over 'attempts to conceal evidence' on 1MDB, SRC

Najib wants probe over 'attempts to conceal evidence' on 1MDB, SRC

'Such information was never made known to me and my legal team."
Kelantan oil royalty being considered by cabinet, Mustapa clarifies

Kelantan oil royalty being considered by cabinet, Mustapa clarifies

Cabinet will also discuss state's water supply and development.

AirAsia says 42 additional weekly S'wak flights quickly snapped up

AirAsia says 42 additional weekly S'wak flights quickly snapped up

Carrier says increased frequency will drive costs down.

With S’pore court date soon, Nagaenthran’s lawyers plead for clemency

With S’pore court date soon, Nagaenthran’s lawyers plead for clemency

Even the Yang di-Pertuan Agong had appealed to Singapore.

2021-11-27

2021-11-27

Covid-19 (Nov 27): 5,097 cases, R-naught holds steady under 1.0

Covid-19 (Nov 27): 5,097 cases, R-naught holds steady under 1.0

National hospital admission declines marginally by 3.7 percent.

From oil royalty to goodwill payment, Kelantan seeks Putrajaya's explanation

From oil royalty to goodwill payment, Kelantan seeks Putrajaya's explanation

Tengku Zafrul's statement inconsistent with previous govt statements - MB.

Exorbitant ticket prices: Wee nudges S'wak govt to allow more flights

Exorbitant ticket prices: Wee nudges S'wak govt to allow more flights

UPDATED 5.20PM | The transport minister wants more flights to reduce ticket prices.

S'gor increases allocation for opposition reps to RM400k

S'gor increases allocation for opposition reps to RM400k

Opposition reps were allocated RM150k before this.

Bersatu to sit out of S'wak polls

Bersatu to sit out of S'wak polls

Party believes partner GPS can win big.

MCA Youth: 'Serious questions' in charges against Najib as Zeti probe incomplete

MCA Youth: 'Serious questions' in charges against Najib as Zeti probe incomplete

'Former MACC head Latheefa and police must explain delay in probe.'

Merge PKR-Amanah to counter anti-DAP propaganda - analyst

Merge PKR-Amanah to counter anti-DAP propaganda - analyst

Wong Chin Huat says making DAP less dominant will not work.

'Omicron variant comes at worst time amid elections in M'sia'

'Omicron variant comes at worst time amid elections in M'sia'

Travel ban unpopular but precaution must be taken, says Dr Lam.

PAS Youth backs Hadi’s call to move away from Muafakat

PAS Youth backs Hadi’s call to move away from Muafakat

He says any statement contrary to Hadi's does not represent PAS.

Airlines should play part in reducing airfares to Sarawak - PBB Youth

Airlines should play part in reducing airfares to Sarawak - PBB Youth

'Ensure maximum voter turnout during the state election.'

Nearly 3.8mil vehicles have not renewed road tax - RTD

Nearly 3.8mil vehicles have not renewed road tax - RTD

Vehicle owners have until Dec 31 to do so.

PKR MP demands govt intervention over flight tickets to Sarawak

PKR MP demands govt intervention over flight tickets to Sarawak

Spike in ticket prices could prevent voters from returning, says Hassan.

COMMENT | Is M'sia's action of 'I don't want to friend you Israel!' actually working?

COMMENT | Is M'sia's action of 'I don't want to friend you Israel!' actually working?

Boycotts only ever work when others are participating.

Sarawak PKR unveils its own manifesto for state polls

Sarawak PKR unveils its own manifesto for state polls

Move in contrast with Harapan joint manifesto in Malacca polls.

Managing pandemic most challenging period of my political career - Muhyiddin

Managing pandemic most challenging period of my political career - Muhyiddin

Ex-PM says his cabinet did the best they could.

MP SPEAKS | M'sia needs legislation to show sincerity in climate commitments

MP SPEAKS | M'sia needs legislation to show sincerity in climate commitments

Pledges made in Glasgow conference just empty talk otherwise.

COMMENT | Malaysia's migrant labour post-Covid dilemma

COMMENT | Malaysia's migrant labour post-Covid dilemma

Should it curb outward migration or encourage greater labour mobility?
Plan needed to undo NEP deviations - Kit Siang

Plan needed to undo NEP deviations - Kit Siang

DAP leader says Covid-19 pandemic a wake-up call for reset.

Vaccine makers expect data on shot's protection against Omicron soon

Vaccine makers expect data on shot's protection against Omicron soon

They could redesign their shot within six weeks and start shipping in 100 days.
One female killed by family every 11 minutes globally - UN

One female killed by family every 11 minutes globally - UN

In 2020, 47k women and girls died at hands of partners, family.

Survey: Only 22.6pct have sufficient knowledge about HIV

Survey: Only 22.6pct have sufficient knowledge about HIV

Three of four adults have shown stigma towards HIV patients.

MAS to increase flight frequency to Sarawak from Dec 11

MAS to increase flight frequency to Sarawak from Dec 11

KL-Kuching frequency increased from 21 to 35 weekly.

WTO postpones major meeting after new variant outbreak

WTO postpones major meeting after new variant outbreak

Ministers from WTO members were due to have gathered next week.
‘Senseless SOPs in Malacca polls should not be repeated in S'wak’

‘Senseless SOPs in Malacca polls should not be repeated in S'wak’

The SOPs must be fair to all contesting parties.
YOURSAY | Ludicrous for cabinet to approve Najib’s RM100m request

YOURSAY | Ludicrous for cabinet to approve Najib’s RM100m request

‘What sort of screwed-up value system do we have?’
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 27): 45 reported fatalities, total at 30,240

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 27): 45 reported fatalities, total at 30,240

Malaysia has the highest number of deaths per capita in Asean and East Asian regions.
New Covid variant Omicron triggers global alarm

New Covid variant Omicron triggers global alarm

Travel curbs may be too late to stop Omicron from circulating globally.