Archive - 28 November 2021

PM to make official visit to S'pore in conjunction with VTL launch

PM to make official visit to S'pore in conjunction with VTL launch

Ismail Sabri and Lee Hsien Loong will also discuss bilateral cooperation.

Johor legislative assembly approves state Budget 2022

Johor legislative assembly approves state Budget 2022

Speaker says the budget was passed with a majority voice.
Kleptocracy vs national reset: Kit Siang sees contrast in Razak's sons

Kleptocracy vs national reset: Kit Siang sees contrast in Razak's sons

He highlights the divergent path undertaken by the two brothers.

PKR wants reverting to its own logo discussed by Harapan

PKR wants reverting to its own logo discussed by Harapan

This follows the coalition's lacklustre performance in the Malacca polls.

‘Indecent exposure': Activist lodges police report, MIC denies claim

‘Indecent exposure': Activist lodges police report, MIC denies claim

Sungai Siput cops are probing the matter under criminal intimidation.

Amanah holds flash mobs on soaring prices, call for govt action

Amanah holds flash mobs on soaring prices, call for govt action

Party says price hikes situation is now dire.

CPTPP will not affect bumiputera rights, interests - Azmin

CPTPP will not affect bumiputera rights, interests - Azmin

These rights are guaranteed under the Federal Constitution.

Johor to amend state constitution for 18-year-olds to contest state polls

Johor to amend state constitution for 18-year-olds to contest state polls

This will bring the state in line with federal policy.

Ministry launches Ops Pasar to monitor vegetable price hike

Ministry launches Ops Pasar to monitor vegetable price hike

Deputy minister says they've never taken the complaints lightly.

Abang Johari lauds Bersatu's decision to sit out of S'wak polls

Abang Johari lauds Bersatu's decision to sit out of S'wak polls

The GPS chief says it proves Bersatu as a good partner.

PSB: DAP can be perpetual opposition but we want to be govt

PSB: DAP can be perpetual opposition but we want to be govt

'DAP has been in opposition for over 40 years,' the president notes.
COMMENT | Should Anwar be blamed for Harapan's Malacca defeat?

COMMENT | Should Anwar be blamed for Harapan's Malacca defeat?

The opposition leader should not be scapegoated.

LETTER | Term limits on independent directors will not reduce shenanigans

LETTER | Term limits on independent directors will not reduce shenanigans

How independent are these directors to begin with?

Ministry to promote wood carving in govt office premises

Ministry to promote wood carving in govt office premises

Zuraida says it will help revive wood carving industry.

LETTER | Dignity of persons and dignity of work

LETTER | Dignity of persons and dignity of work

Investment, trade, and finance have no value without people.

Hajiji: Two-term limit for Sabah CM to be discussed with GRS parties

Hajiji: Two-term limit for Sabah CM to be discussed with GRS parties

State constitution needs to be amended to implement term limit.

Wrong priorities: PM chastised for having three advisors costing RM50k each

Wrong priorities: PM chastised for having three advisors costing RM50k each

MP questions why Ismail Sabri needs such advisors when he has ministers.

Calm returns as clean-up begins in Solomon Islands - media

Calm returns as clean-up begins in Solomon Islands - media

Riots have left at least 3 dead.

Anwar most qualified to lead opposition - Batu MP

Anwar most qualified to lead opposition - Batu MP

'There's no candidate with more calibre and influence than Anwar.'

NZ politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

NZ politician cycles to hospital in labour, gives birth

MP Julie Anne Genter and her baby are in good health.

China study warns of 'colossal' Covid-19 outbreak if it opens up like US, France

China study warns of 'colossal' Covid-19 outbreak if it opens up like US, France

Calculations estimate up to 630k cases a day without restrictions.

Covid-19 (Nov 28): 4,239 cases, lowest since May 16

Covid-19 (Nov 28): 4,239 cases, lowest since May 16

COVID-19 | Hospitalisations have declined by 4.6 percent.

Guan Eng: Will minister resign if veggie prices keep soaring?

Guan Eng: Will minister resign if veggie prices keep soaring?

UPDATED 8.05PM | DAP leader says essentials prices were never so high before.

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine risk-benefit analysis for children aged 5-11

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine risk-benefit analysis for children aged 5-11

Vaccine benefits far outweigh heart inflammation risks.

Unity minister sidesteps SJK(C) signboards issue

Unity minister sidesteps SJK(C) signboards issue

Several schools have reportedly received signboards without Chinese characters.

Bersatu man wants law amended to control rising cost of living

Bersatu man wants law amended to control rising cost of living

Govt urged to amend Price Control And Anti-Profiteering Act due to inflation.

National unity plan a return to Rukun Negara spirit, says PM

National unity plan a return to Rukun Negara spirit, says PM

UPDATED 1.28PM | Action plan will implement five important strategies for national solidarity, harmony.

'Veggie now pricier than meat', farmers plead for govt assistance

'Veggie now pricier than meat', farmers plead for govt assistance

Labour shortage, bad weather and increased costs behind price hikes.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry achieves 100-day target

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry achieves 100-day target

Key benchmarks reached include success of micro franchise programme.

MOU not 'scripture' that forbids early GE - Zahid

MOU not 'scripture' that forbids early GE - Zahid

Umno president stresses MOU shouldn't be 'violated' but talks can be held.

COMMENT | Local universities ranked well, but are they delivering excellence?

COMMENT | Local universities ranked well, but are they delivering excellence?

Graduate employability is a major mismatch to market needs.

Cops probe procession using helicopter, horses in Ipoh

Cops probe procession using helicopter, horses in Ipoh

Videos show helicopter flying low to scatter flowers during funeral procession.

M'sia may pay for neglecting migrants' vaccination, say groups

M'sia may pay for neglecting migrants' vaccination, say groups

Sizable population of unvaccinated migrants in large industrial towns in Selangor.

For new Amnesty boss Anjhula, activism begins at home

For new Amnesty boss Anjhula, activism begins at home

The psychologist shares her experience in fighting intolerance, injustice with Amnesty.

HISTORY | Malay chiefs and Chinese tin miners

HISTORY | Malay chiefs and Chinese tin miners

They produced half of world's tin supply at the end of 19th century.

Kit Siang rues widespread misunderstanding of MOU

Kit Siang rues widespread misunderstanding of MOU

He disputes claims DAP, Harapan support 'racialist, one-sided and divisive' budget.

Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries over Omicron

Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries over Omicron

Israel first to shut borders completely in response to new variant.

UK takes new measures to slow Omicron coronavirus variant

UK takes new measures to slow Omicron coronavirus variant

This includes quarantine on arrival, wearing face masks, booster jabs.

PN to contest in all 14 Parliament, 42 state seats in Pahang

PN to contest in all 14 Parliament, 42 state seats in Pahang

Seat allocation talks between Bersatu, PAS and Gerakan at initial stage.

Concerns over Omicron variant trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases

Concerns over Omicron variant trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases

They are imposing restrictions on travel from southern Africa.

'Why are they still here?' GPS man asks as PAS confirms S'wak contest

'Why are they still here?' GPS man asks as PAS confirms S'wak contest

All PAS candidates lost in last state election, most lost deposits.

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 28): 40 reported fatalities, total at 30,280

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 28): 40 reported fatalities, total at 30,280

Perak records highest number of new deaths with 6.

DOE collects over 2,000 tonnes of e-waste this year, exceeds target

DOE collects over 2,000 tonnes of e-waste this year, exceeds target

Minister says poorly managed e-waste could cause cancer, kidney damage.

YOURSAY | A digital mall driven by spite will find it hard to thrive

YOURSAY | A digital mall driven by spite will find it hard to thrive

'Its dismal condition reflects the character of its promoter, Ismail Sabri.'