Archive - 3 December 2021

Ali Biju denies surrendering his seat for GPS to contest

Ali Biju denies surrendering his seat for GPS to contest

SARAWAK POLLS | He's still considering defending his seat.

All close contacts to Malaysia's first Omicron case negative for Covid-19

All close contacts to Malaysia's first Omicron case negative for Covid-19

Student who caught the variant is also now clear from infection.

PM wants banks to spare petty traders from legal action over loan repayments

PM wants banks to spare petty traders from legal action over loan repayments

'Emulate action taken by financial institutions under Medac.'

Sarawak polls: GPS to announce manifesto on Dec 8

Sarawak polls: GPS to announce manifesto on Dec 8

SARAWAK POLLS | The coalition to adopt the theme 'Sarawak First'.
Stop-work order issued on mining activities in Tasik Chini

Stop-work order issued on mining activities in Tasik Chini

This is so efforts to restore the lake can be carried out.

Abang Jo leaves seat he held for 40 years to contest in rural constituency

Abang Jo leaves seat he held for 40 years to contest in rural constituency

UPDATED 9.36PM | SARAWAK POLLS | He will contest in Gedong, which has more bumi voters than Satok.

DAP calls off cooperation with PSB, cites possible defection

DAP calls off cooperation with PSB, cites possible defection

SARAWAK POLLS | DAP to challenge PSB president in his own seat.

Price hike rally cancelled, cops set up cordons at Sogo

Price hike rally cancelled, cops set up cordons at Sogo

The protest, dubbed 'Rakyat Tuntut Tiga', was cancelled on police advice.

WHO says vaccination, not travel curbs, key to battling Omicron

WHO says vaccination, not travel curbs, key to battling Omicron

Every country and community must prepare for new surges in cases.
34 students, lecturers at NS Matriculation College tested positive for Covid-19

34 students, lecturers at NS Matriculation College tested positive for Covid-19

All of them were sent to Tampin Quarantine and Treatment Centre.

M'sia's e-commerce jumps 23 pct in first nine months of 2021 - Zafrul

M'sia's e-commerce jumps 23 pct in first nine months of 2021 - Zafrul

He says sector expected to generate 500,000 jobs by 2025.

LETTER | Time, info needed for public consultation on price control of medicines

LETTER | Time, info needed for public consultation on price control of medicines

Public consultation on the effect of price controls on medicines currently underway.

Covid-19 (Dec 3): 5,551 cases, hospitalisations declining

Covid-19 (Dec 3): 5,551 cases, hospitalisations declining

The R-naught for the country is 0.96 after spending three days at 0.95
No PKR-DAP clash this time in Sarawak battleground

No PKR-DAP clash this time in Sarawak battleground

UPDATED 4.01PM | SARAWAK POLLS | PKR slashed contested seats to focus on 27 'winnable' ones.

Bersih observers noted 35 offences committed in Malacca polls

Bersih observers noted 35 offences committed in Malacca polls

All the alleged violations occurred in seven constituencies.

Nagaenthran accorded full due process under the law – Singapore president

Nagaenthran accorded full due process under the law – Singapore president

Nagaenthran was arrested by Singaporean authorities for smuggling diamorphine.
Social Enterprise Pepper Labs bags ASEAN Business Awards 2021, makes Malaysia proud

Social Enterprise Pepper Labs bags ASEAN Business Awards 2021, makes Malaysia proud

Pepper Labs, a Malaysian accredited social enterprise was announced as the winner of the distinguished Inclusive Business award at the ASEAN Business Awards 2021.
LETTER | Sexual harassment is not merely a women’s issue

LETTER | Sexual harassment is not merely a women’s issue

All must support the victims when they dare to speak up.

New US international travel Covid testing rules take effect Monday

New US international travel Covid testing rules take effect Monday

New rules require negative Covid test one day before travel.

Pejuang: Azmin making invalid 'blanket claims' on CPTPP bumi protection

Pejuang: Azmin making invalid 'blanket claims' on CPTPP bumi protection

Mukhriz says 30 pct bumi equity requirement only maintained in certain sectors.

WHO urges Asia-Pacific to ready for Omicron-driven surge in infections

WHO urges Asia-Pacific to ready for Omicron-driven surge in infections

Many governments respond by tightening travel rules.
States to act against illegal land occupation by June next year.

States to act against illegal land occupation by June next year.

UPDATED 4.41PM | This is decided at the National Land Council Meeting.

To fight Omicron, Biden sets new travel rules and adds free Covid-19 tests

To fight Omicron, Biden sets new travel rules and adds free Covid-19 tests

Less than 60 pct of US population fully vaccinated.

Dec 7 for hearing of Najib’s bid to adduce new evidence in SRC appeal

Dec 7 for hearing of Najib’s bid to adduce new evidence in SRC appeal

Najib claims that the information was not available during his SRC trial.
Travellers from high-risk countries must wear tracker during quarantine

Travellers from high-risk countries must wear tracker during quarantine

This follows the discovery of the first Omicron variant in the country.

From Segambut to New York: Grab celebrates listing milestone

From Segambut to New York: Grab celebrates listing milestone

Its shares traded between US$8.13 and US$13.29 on first day of trading.

MOH: Omicron has reached Malaysia

MOH: Omicron has reached Malaysia

The student entered Malaysia before WHO declared it a variant of concern.
Security association eyes Bangladesh as second source country for guards

Security association eyes Bangladesh as second source country for guards

The association believes Bangladesh is the best option.

Muafakat on the agenda for Umno division AGM

Muafakat on the agenda for Umno division AGM

During the Malacca elections, Umno and PAS negotiations broke down.
COMMENT | The gulf between Muslims and non-Muslims, peasants and nobles

COMMENT | The gulf between Muslims and non-Muslims, peasants and nobles

These differences can potentially destroy Malaysia.

ADUN SPEAKS | Special envoys, special advisers, what special next?

ADUN SPEAKS | Special envoys, special advisers, what special next?

Can this patronage game save the country?

Sarawak polls: PAS realistic of chances, hopes to spread influence

Sarawak polls: PAS realistic of chances, hopes to spread influence

SARAWAK POLLS | PAS will field fewer than 11 candidates this time around.

Impoverished Laos launches new high-speed rail to China

Impoverished Laos launches new high-speed rail to China

Experts warn repaying debt to China could be a huge burden.

China chafes at exit of women's tennis body in solidarity with Peng

China chafes at exit of women's tennis body in solidarity with Peng

It accuses WTA of betraying the Olympic spirit and bringing politics into tennis.
Highly contagious Omicron on the march across globe

Highly contagious Omicron on the march across globe

US President Biden warns in no uncertain terms that infections will rise.
SigningCloud to aid the digital transformation of companies across industries

SigningCloud to aid the digital transformation of companies across industries

Helping companies become more digitally-capable through digital signatures.
Private hospitals look to train own specialists, says association

Private hospitals look to train own specialists, says association

This will benefit hundreds of contract medical officers waiting for permanent positions.
Landslide: Two vehicles buried, lorry and MPV drivers confirmed dead

Landslide: Two vehicles buried, lorry and MPV drivers confirmed dead

It took seven hours of search to extricate the two bodies.

S Africa sees rise in Covid reinfections from Omicron

S Africa sees rise in Covid reinfections from Omicron

But symptoms for those affected appear to be mild.
SEGi’s newest partner in immersive education

SEGi’s newest partner in immersive education

SEGi Group of Colleges (SEGi) recently joined forces with MAMEE-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd (MAMEE) as part of their Immersive Learning Experience initiative.
Freeze on Indonesian labour extended after 700 Covid deaths in August

Freeze on Indonesian labour extended after 700 Covid deaths in August

Indonesian Ambassador Hermono speaks to Malaysiakini on health and forced labour.

COMMENT | Election fears, hopes and plot to topple PM

COMMENT | Election fears, hopes and plot to topple PM

We’ve already seen two plots in two years against two PMs.
YOURSAY | Do we want to 'donate' another RM320m to S'pore?

YOURSAY | Do we want to 'donate' another RM320m to S'pore?

'The HSR is about as necessary as another Malay-dominated govt.'

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 3): 47 reported fatalities, mostly in Selangor

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 3): 47 reported fatalities, mostly in Selangor

Highest deaths per million in Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak over past 2 weeks.

COMMENT | Malaysia Batik Day: Love what you wear

COMMENT | Malaysia Batik Day: Love what you wear

If batik can reinvent itself, there will be far more takers.

China accelerating research into Covid shots targeting Omicron

China accelerating research into Covid shots targeting Omicron

Sinovac Biotech evaluating if its vaccines work against Omicron.

Ex-PM Muhyiddin 'misspoke' on vaccine pricing, PAC hears

Ex-PM Muhyiddin 'misspoke' on vaccine pricing, PAC hears

Testimony reveals RM468.75 on vaccines per person to be untrue.

Holiday in FTs, but is it really?

Holiday in FTs, but is it really?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.