Archive - 2 December 2021

Omicron: Ministry bans 48 countries, territories from Langkawi tourism bubble

Omicron: Ministry bans 48 countries, territories from Langkawi tourism bubble

Banned countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, UK.

Teachers' union objects to Covid tests at schools, suggests testing at home

Teachers' union objects to Covid tests at schools, suggests testing at home

NUTP worried as teachers not supplied with PPE.

HRD Corp now central agency for human capital development programmes

HRD Corp now central agency for human capital development programmes

HRD Corp previously known as Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).

Max price of wholesale chicken coming soon - minister

Max price of wholesale chicken coming soon - minister

Alexander says they have engaged with chicken farmers over the matter.

Amanah turns down idea to merge with PKR

Amanah turns down idea to merge with PKR

According to Salahuddin, Amanah never received proposals from anyone.

Dutch: Pre-flight tests needed as most Covid travellers from S Africa vaccinated

Dutch: Pre-flight tests needed as most Covid travellers from S Africa vaccinated

Authorities reveal about 90pct who tested positive had been vaccinated.

US has rock solid commitment to help Taiwan defend itself - official

US has rock solid commitment to help Taiwan defend itself - official

We need to respond as well in an appropriate way - Daniel Kritenbrink.

Two probable Omicron cases in Singapore, no community risk

Two probable Omicron cases in Singapore, no community risk

UPDATED 9.29PM | They were isolated upon arrival from a Johannesburg flight.

Covid: Cases in Sarawak down again to two digits

Covid: Cases in Sarawak down again to two digits

Eleven patients have lung infection, 80 have mild or no symptoms.

Selangor aims to regazette Kuala Langat forest reserve by March 2022

Selangor aims to regazette Kuala Langat forest reserve by March 2022

UPDATED 8.15PM | Portions will be left out for future plan to expand ECRL.

PM's health special advisor in process of being appointed - minister

PM's health special advisor in process of being appointed - minister

Advisors appointed have network, experience, expertise, says Abdul Latiff Ahmad.

New testing uncovers more cases at Cyberjaya school, total 139

New testing uncovers more cases at Cyberjaya school, total 139

Positive cases include 114 students, 15 teachers, 10 support staff.

Shahidan sidesteps question on new guidelines for liquor bans

Shahidan sidesteps question on new guidelines for liquor bans

PARLIAMENT | Kok wants to know where's black and white for new guidelines.

Najib's suit against AMMB Holdings, two others should be reinstated - Counsel

Najib's suit against AMMB Holdings, two others should be reinstated - Counsel

Ex-PM's suit was struck out by the High Court.
Kelantan tables deficit budget for 2022

Kelantan tables deficit budget for 2022

Ahmad says the state is targeting a revenue of RM991.74m next year

Special committee set up on manpower shortages - Muhyiddin

Special committee set up on manpower shortages - Muhyiddin

He says committee also established on cash flow issues for MSME.

Polls: Two doctors to slug it out in Batu Kawah

Polls: Two doctors to slug it out in Batu Kawah

SARAWAK POLLS | Batu Kawah is an urban Chinese-majority constituency located south of Kuching.

FT minister defends public holiday, points to overwhelming support on FB

FT minister defends public holiday, points to overwhelming support on FB

PARLIAMENT | Kok questions Shahidan's move stating not everyone is a football fan.

Book didn't criminally link Najib to Altantuya murder - Tommy

Book didn't criminally link Najib to Altantuya murder - Tommy

Ex-AG says this in his statement of defence against ex-PM's suit.

Covid a wake-up call to end discrimination of migrant workers, say activists

Covid a wake-up call to end discrimination of migrant workers, say activists

Migrant workers have long been treated as an invisible workforce.
S'gor may increase number of seats in state assembly - exco

S'gor may increase number of seats in state assembly - exco

Focus should be on apportioning number of voters between areas, adds Ng.

Prosecution didn't tell us Zeti was being investigated, says Shafee

Prosecution didn't tell us Zeti was being investigated, says Shafee

Lawyer explains why he did not take up offer for Zeti to testify.
Local medical graduate output below MOH projection – Noraini

Local medical graduate output below MOH projection – Noraini

PARLIAMENT | Institutions of higher learning produced 2,967 medical graduates last year.
Sarawak PKR may field fewer candidates as race gets crowded

Sarawak PKR may field fewer candidates as race gets crowded

SARAWAK POLLS | The party is likely to put up about 20 contestants.

APHR: Asean govts used Covid-19 to unjustifiably silence MPs

APHR: Asean govts used Covid-19 to unjustifiably silence MPs

At least 10 lawmakers were interrogated or charged in Malaysia.

Rising prices motion sent to special chambers, opposition wants debate

Rising prices motion sent to special chambers, opposition wants debate

PARLIAMENT | Anwar asks for assurance that other ministries involved be present.
ECRL project: Selangor gives greenlight to Northern Alignment

ECRL project: Selangor gives greenlight to Northern Alignment

UPDATED 8.30PM | Ministry to consider Southern Alignment in future development.

Najib files to adduce new evidence on Zeti ahead of SRC appeal verdict

Najib files to adduce new evidence on Zeti ahead of SRC appeal verdict

Najib claims that the evidence was not available during the trial.
Pekat unit partners Allianz General to provide end-to-end residential solar PV system

Pekat unit partners Allianz General to provide end-to-end residential solar PV system

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Earthing and Lightning Protection (ELP) specialist Pekat Group Berhad’s (“Pekat”) newly launch unit Solaroo Systems Sdn Bhd (“Solaroo”) had today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (“Allianz General”).

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 5,806 cases, R-naught steady at 0.95

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 5,806 cases, R-naught steady at 0.95

UPDATED 9:27PM | Admissions of Covid patients generally lower throughout country.

Govt mulls amending Employment Act to help gig economy workers

Govt mulls amending Employment Act to help gig economy workers

PARLIAMENT | This is to clarify the relationships between employees and employers.

Defence minister asks whistleblower to contact him over army bullying claims

Defence minister asks whistleblower to contact him over army bullying claims

According to them, their younger sibling is beaten every day by seniors.
Friday holiday in FTs not a paid holiday according to Employment Act

Friday holiday in FTs not a paid holiday according to Employment Act

Govt, however, is urging employers to give a paid holiday anyway.
Banks in KL will open tomorrow, MP claims holiday may cost RM400m losses

Banks in KL will open tomorrow, MP claims holiday may cost RM400m losses

Impromptu holiday also socially disruptive, says Ong Kian Ming.

Minister confirms youths 18-20 can't vote in Sarawak polls

Minister confirms youths 18-20 can't vote in Sarawak polls

SARAWAK POLLS | Wan Junaidi denies it is meant to deny youths their rights.

S Korea's inflation growth hits 10-year high in Nov amid rising oil prices

S Korea's inflation growth hits 10-year high in Nov amid rising oil prices

The consumer prices increased 3.7pct in November.
Court declines arrest warrant request after counsel clarifies Rosmah's no-show

Court declines arrest warrant request after counsel clarifies Rosmah's no-show

Her counsel assures Rosmah will be in court on Dec 6.

LETTER |Don’t take unnecessary risks, heed MOH’s advice

LETTER |Don’t take unnecessary risks, heed MOH’s advice

We are still not out of the woods yet.

EAH signs MoU with Third Telecom for new 5G venture

EAH signs MoU with Third Telecom for new 5G venture

EA Holdings Berhad (“EAH”), a bumiputra company listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Berhad since 2010, entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Third Telecom Sdn Bhd (“Third Telecom”) today.
China protested Indonesian drilling in South China Sea

China protested Indonesian drilling in South China Sea

The unprecedented demand elevated tensions between the two.
US seeks norms for outer space after 'irresponsible' Russia test

US seeks norms for outer space after 'irresponsible' Russia test

Russia created debris in space that endangered the International Space Station.

Russia orders some US diplomatic staff to leave as embassy spat expands

Russia orders some US diplomatic staff to leave as embassy spat expands

Russian ambassador to US says diplomats and their families being expelled.
Expert warns against ozone generators marketed as 'air purifiers'

Expert warns against ozone generators marketed as 'air purifiers'

These devices are installed in public places and pose a hazard.

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai worries

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai worries

WTA says it would walk away from China if not satisfied with response.
Ex-minister Zulkifli Mohamad to head USIM board of directors

Ex-minister Zulkifli Mohamad to head USIM board of directors

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia believes he will take the varsity forward.

Expert says holiday for KL's win throws medical exam schedule into disarray

Expert says holiday for KL's win throws medical exam schedule into disarray

Dr Adeeba questions if the holiday is truly necessary.

Southeast Asia’s first biocompatibility relationship matching service offered via MatchMde and Malaysian Genomics partnership

Southeast Asia’s first biocompatibility relationship matching service offered via MatchMde and Malaysian Genomics partnership

Leading Southeast Asia genomics company, Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Malaysian Genomics) is partnering new generation matchmaking platform, MatchMde, to roll-out Southeast Asia’s first biocompatibility relationship matching service for users MatchMde’s platform.

Omicron rapidly dominating in South Africa; US reports first case

Omicron rapidly dominating in South Africa; US reports first case

New cases in S Africa doubled in a day.
LEADERSHIP | When the going gets tough, the tough get going

LEADERSHIP | When the going gets tough, the tough get going

Some can ‘bounce back’ from major setbacks. Can you?
Hard for BN to reclaim Selangor if clash with PAS continues - Noh

Hard for BN to reclaim Selangor if clash with PAS continues - Noh

'The best way is Muafakat Nasional.'

COMMENT | M'sia is in recession and likely Asean's worst performer

COMMENT | M'sia is in recession and likely Asean's worst performer

Second time in two years the country in a recession.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 2): 49 reported fatalities, total at 30,474

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 2): 49 reported fatalities, total at 30,474

Selangor again records the highest number of deaths

COMMENT | Our political system designed to keep us apart

COMMENT | Our political system designed to keep us apart

So can we really build bridges between communities in M'sia?

YOURSAY | Better Malaysia? A hard row to hoe

YOURSAY | Better Malaysia? A hard row to hoe

‘Better for who? Better for those who now rule the roost?’
65 students at Cyberjaya boarding school test positive for Covid-19

65 students at Cyberjaya boarding school test positive for Covid-19

The first time a boarding school reported these many cases.

PM declares Dec 3 Malaysia Batik Day

PM declares Dec 3 Malaysia Batik Day

Ismail Sabri wants all races to unite in donning beautiful local batik.

When should you get tested for Covid-19 and who pays for it?

When should you get tested for Covid-19 and who pays for it?

Govt guidelines encourage testing before attending birthdays and weddings.

Cracks in booster shield against Omicron

Cracks in booster shield against Omicron

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.