Archive - 29 November 2021

PM: Important for S'pore, M'sia to have close relationship

PM: Important for S'pore, M'sia to have close relationship

Ismail Sabri Yaakob is in Singapore to launch the Vaccinated Travel Lane.

Dyson supplier ATA says forced labour allegations not conclusive

Dyson supplier ATA says forced labour allegations not conclusive

Dyson also did not disclose audit findings.

MOH: Over 500 contract doctors resigned between Jan and Nov

MOH: Over 500 contract doctors resigned between Jan and Nov

Deputy health minister says they resigned for various reasons.

Indecent exposure: MIC lodges counter-report against woman activist

Indecent exposure: MIC lodges counter-report against woman activist

Local party members claim the woman provoked them first.

SUNSURIA Ends The Year on a Positive Note With Higher Q4 Revenue of RM65.5 Million

SUNSURIA Ends The Year on a Positive Note With Higher Q4 Revenue of RM65.5 Million

Sunsuria Berhad (“Sunsuria”) announced today its revenue and net profit of RM65.5 million and RM7.79 million for the current quarter under review.
'Bangladeshis speak better BM' - Bersatu Youth wants vernacular schools abolished

'Bangladeshis speak better BM' - Bersatu Youth wants vernacular schools abolished

Information chief says non-Malay students still unable to speak national language.

MOH will step up genomic surveillance to detect Omicron variant

MOH will step up genomic surveillance to detect Omicron variant

This will be carried out at the country's international gateways.

Otai Reformis tells Harapan to not scapegoat Anwar for Malacca polls

Otai Reformis tells Harapan to not scapegoat Anwar for Malacca polls

Group says Harapan should conduct post-mortem over loss instead.

MPs question big funding for pandas but zero for Malayan tigers

MPs question big funding for pandas but zero for Malayan tigers

PARLIAMENT | They point out that Putrajaya must not neglect its own wildlife.

No witnesses said they bribed Zahid - lawyer

No witnesses said they bribed Zahid - lawyer

Defence argues all payments made to Yayasan Akalbudi were above board.

Anthony Loke calls for equal allocation for all NS assemblypersons

Anthony Loke calls for equal allocation for all NS assemblypersons

This will ensure smooth delivery of services to the people, he says.

Selangor records RM4.64b investments from Jan to June 2021 - Amirudin

Selangor records RM4.64b investments from Jan to June 2021 - Amirudin

The number of manufacturing projects approved is 122.
Hamzah: Unemployed migrant workers issue to be resolved before year-end

Hamzah: Unemployed migrant workers issue to be resolved before year-end

Priority to foreigners who are already in the country.

Cops to deploy over 9k personnel for S'wak polls

Cops to deploy over 9k personnel for S'wak polls

Only police officers from the Sarawak contingent will be deployed.

Covid-19 (Nov 29): 4,087 cases, lowest in almost 200 days

Covid-19 (Nov 29): 4,087 cases, lowest in almost 200 days

COVID-19 | Hospital admissions have also declined by 5.4 percent in the last seven days.

After paying RM320m to axe KL-S'pore HSR, PM now proposes revival

After paying RM320m to axe KL-S'pore HSR, PM now proposes revival

Singapore is open to fresh proposals on the project.

Parliament staff died of Covid-19: KL Health Dept

Parliament staff died of Covid-19: KL Health Dept

All close contacts have gone under quarantine upon notification.
LETTER | The junior doctors' dilemma

LETTER | The junior doctors' dilemma

We get no respect from seniors while struggling with long on-calls.

Appeals Court orders Deepak and company to pay RM40,000 in costs

Appeals Court orders Deepak and company to pay RM40,000 in costs

This follows their eleventh-hour change of lawyers.

Using Takaful and Hibah for Islamic Estate Planning

Using Takaful and Hibah for Islamic Estate Planning

No 'big blunder' in Penang tunnel project agreement: Former lawyer

No 'big blunder' in Penang tunnel project agreement: Former lawyer

The witness testifies the state's interest protected via the agreement.

'Pesta TUT' to reconsider impact of film censorship - FFN

'Pesta TUT' to reconsider impact of film censorship - FFN

'Is there space for filmmakers to tell honest stories about Malaysia?'
Nazri received donation from exec linked to Penang project, court hears

Nazri received donation from exec linked to Penang project, court hears

Ex-minister insists donation for religious school nothing to do with Guan Eng's case.

Six films not approved for screening in 2020, one this year

Six films not approved for screening in 2020, one this year

Parliament | LPF adopted the Home Ministry Film Censorship Guidelines 2010.

One Covid-19 case detected on first day of M'sia-S'pore VTL

One Covid-19 case detected on first day of M'sia-S'pore VTL

Health minister says case found through on-arrival testing.

Covid-19 prison clusters should spark move to reduce overcrowding - Azalina

Covid-19 prison clusters should spark move to reduce overcrowding - Azalina

PM's law advisor wants govt to consider alternative non-custodial sanctions.

Verde Resources introduces innovative game changing products for climate smart and regenerative agriculture

Verde Resources introduces innovative game changing products for climate smart and regenerative agriculture

Verde Resources Inc. of the United States has introduced two innovative Regenerative Agriculture products for Smart and Sustainable Farming which promises to increase yields, healthier crop growth, and carbon sequestration to help mitigate climate change.

Spread of Omicron variant forces nations to rethink plans for global travel

Spread of Omicron variant forces nations to rethink plans for global travel

New cases detected in Australia, Denmark, France and Netherlands.

New Zealand to ease Covid-19 measures despite Omicron threat - PM

New Zealand to ease Covid-19 measures despite Omicron threat - PM

Jacinda Ardern says more evidence needed on new variant.

Azalina: Drug law reforms vital as 63pct of prison inmates minor offenders

Azalina: Drug law reforms vital as 63pct of prison inmates minor offenders

She says simple reform can be implemented for a start.

LETTER | Unwise for motorists to be confrontational after a collision

LETTER | Unwise for motorists to be confrontational after a collision

Many motorists tend to demand cash compensation from the other driver.

Omicron variant a wake-call on vaccine inequality, says South Africa

Omicron variant a wake-call on vaccine inequality, says South Africa

Its president warns efforts to fight the pandemic will be threatened.

Indigenous communities launch signature campaign against logging in Baram

Indigenous communities launch signature campaign against logging in Baram

Petition demands stop to logging of ancestral land due to misleading certification.

LETTER | Sky-high prices will lead to growing food insecurity

LETTER | Sky-high prices will lead to growing food insecurity

Disruption to food intake can result in malnutrition.

Biden told it will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron variant

Biden told it will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron variant

The United States is joining other nations in imposing travel restrictions.
LETTER | #MeToo - Proving sexual harassment

LETTER | #MeToo - Proving sexual harassment

Burden of proof lies with plaintiff on balance of probabilities.

Weakness identified in Selangor Smart Rent Scheme- AG’s report

Weakness identified in Selangor Smart Rent Scheme- AG’s report

Among them are contracts not signed and late offer letters issued to tenants.
ADUN SPEAKS | Vernacular schools: Hanif, Hasan equally guilty of sub judice

ADUN SPEAKS | Vernacular schools: Hanif, Hasan equally guilty of sub judice

The duo also criticised me while court case is ongoing.

Dutch police arrest couple that fled Covid quarantine

Dutch police arrest couple that fled Covid quarantine

The pair, have been turned over to health authorities.
M'sia, S'pore reopen Causeway for vaccinated travellers

M'sia, S'pore reopen Causeway for vaccinated travellers

A vaccinated air travel lane also started today.

Barbados heads toward a republic, some wonder why it matters

Barbados heads toward a republic, some wonder why it matters

The celebration includes a visit by Prince Charles.

Foreigners who travelled to 7 African countries cannot enter Sarawak

Foreigners who travelled to 7 African countries cannot enter Sarawak

This follows the outbreak of a new Covid variant in the countries.

COMMENT | Sarawak polls: Silly electioneering among the opposition

COMMENT | Sarawak polls: Silly electioneering among the opposition

PSB seems to be in the limelight more than the others.
Prudential introduces PRUAll Care to provide comprehensive coverage beyond critical illnesses

Prudential introduces PRUAll Care to provide comprehensive coverage beyond critical illnesses

Prudential Malaysia Assurance Berhad (PAMB) has introduced the first of its kind comprehensive coverage plan, PRUAll Care, that extends coverage beyond Critical Illness to include coverage for post-surgery recovery, mental health diagnosis, and intensive care support.

Najib: M'sia doing worse than neighbours, thanks to Muhyiddin's emergency

Najib: M'sia doing worse than neighbours, thanks to Muhyiddin's emergency

'Technical recession means economy has declined for two consecutive quarters.'

Ku Li: Count me out for GE15 - for real this time

Ku Li: Count me out for GE15 - for real this time

Longest-serving MP may finally end his political career.

Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers

Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers

WHO says it's unclear yet if Omicron is more transmissible.

COMMENT | Debates on language have divided our society

COMMENT | Debates on language have divided our society

A majority of us blame our politicians, and rightfully so.
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 29): 29 reported fatalities, total at 30,309

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 29): 29 reported fatalities, total at 30,309

Six died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.

YOURSAY | Non-Malays victimised regardless of BM proficiency

YOURSAY | Non-Malays victimised regardless of BM proficiency

'The debate on BM proficiency is just another red herring.'

Govt yet to decide on booster shot for 'fully vaccinated' status

Govt yet to decide on booster shot for 'fully vaccinated' status

Our experts are looking into its effectiveness, says Health Minister Khairy.

Nazir Razak and a national reset

Nazir Razak and a national reset

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