Archive - 4 December 2021

Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews ash, killing one, injuring 41

Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews ash, killing one, injuring 41

Local aviation authorities say no significant impact on flights.

Ex-tourism minister Sabbaruddin dies from Covid-19

Ex-tourism minister Sabbaruddin dies from Covid-19

The 80-year-old was hospitalised on Sunday.

'Superficial' clothing not needed for support, Boo tells 'Dr M yes man' Guan Eng

'Superficial' clothing not needed for support, Boo tells 'Dr M yes man' Guan Eng

Former Johor DAP chief says clothing should not be used for politics.

‘Only one’ - PAS contests sole, best performing seat in Sarawak

‘Only one’ - PAS contests sole, best performing seat in Sarawak

The Islamist party will clash with GPS in Beting Maro.

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Govt probing into cause of infection in Omicron case - Khairy

Govt probing into cause of infection in Omicron case - Khairy

Case was only detected when it was almost at its end.

Amid Omicron fears, govt invites crowds to mark 100 Days of Keluarga M'sia

Amid Omicron fears, govt invites crowds to mark 100 Days of Keluarga M'sia

Health Ministry also retweeted a promo for the event.

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PM says projects may not be implemented if S'wak voters make 'wrong decision'

PM says projects may not be implemented if S'wak voters make 'wrong decision'

UPDATED 8.05PM | 'Good ties between state and federal govts are important.'

Anwar: Sarawak PKR given leftovers, yet called greedy

Anwar: Sarawak PKR given leftovers, yet called greedy

He said PKR only given unwinnable seats that others did not want.

Orang Asli stranded by weather worried worst yet to come

Orang Asli stranded by weather worried worst yet to come

UPDATED 6.44PM | Several villages now depend on a single dirt road for access.

LETTER | Turning the tide for tiger conservation

LETTER | Turning the tide for tiger conservation

Recent steps bring hope to efforts to prevent extinction.

Sarawak's rapid development shows close relationship with federal - CM

Sarawak's rapid development shows close relationship with federal - CM

Abang Johari thanks ministry for agreeing to build New Mukah Airport.

Covid-19 (Dec 4): 4,896 cases, R-naught at 0.97

Covid-19 (Dec 4): 4,896 cases, R-naught at 0.97

COVID-19 | National hospitalisation is down by 9.3 percent but Pahang saw an increase.

Covid-19 infection in schools under control - minister

Covid-19 infection in schools under control - minister

The situation is being monitored accordingly, says Radzi.

LETTER | Few amendments of Employment Act 1955 need to be reviewed

LETTER | Few amendments of Employment Act 1955 need to be reviewed

Human Resource Minister M Saravanan should seek feedback from the union movement.
Don't tell women what to wear like 'extremist' PAS, DAP sec-gen tells Boo

Don't tell women what to wear like 'extremist' PAS, DAP sec-gen tells Boo

Lim says Boo should focus on people-centric issues like soaring prices.

Putrajaya turns to importation to cope with soaring chicken prices

Putrajaya turns to importation to cope with soaring chicken prices

The import of frozen whole chickens will be allowed until Feb next year.

Govt to undertake rationalisation of Sabah and Sarawak rural air services

Govt to undertake rationalisation of Sabah and Sarawak rural air services

UPDATED 3.13PM | This is so rural residents can enjoy the facility, says PM.

Five-year-old boy dies from suspected abuse in Johor

Five-year-old boy dies from suspected abuse in Johor

Police detain 35-year-old mother and boyfriend.

Gerakan foundation really helps people, unlike Zahid's - Dominic Lau

Gerakan foundation really helps people, unlike Zahid's - Dominic Lau

Gerakan president throws shade during party's AGM.

Muhyiddin warns of rot in 'dominant party' system

Muhyiddin warns of rot in 'dominant party' system

System saw corrupt practices committed by some party leaders, says ex-PM.

Wearing a headscarf in a mosque won't change my race or faith - Yeoh

Wearing a headscarf in a mosque won't change my race or faith - Yeoh

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, says the Segambut MP.

PM: Local technical field continues to expand in line with IR 4.0

PM: Local technical field continues to expand in line with IR 4.0

Govt has allocated RM6.6b under Budget 2022 to strengthen TVET.
SUPP shocked traditional seats given to GPS partners

SUPP shocked traditional seats given to GPS partners

We are ready to move as one to ensure victory, says Sim Hui Kian.

BN to sit out of Sarawak polls, backs GPS

BN to sit out of Sarawak polls, backs GPS

SARAWAK POLLS | However, BN won't be campaigning for GPS.

Omicron outbreak at Norway Christmas party is biggest outside S Africa

Omicron outbreak at Norway Christmas party is biggest outside S Africa

Everyone was vaccinated and tested negative before the event.

FMM: Acute manpower shortage hampering economic recovery

FMM: Acute manpower shortage hampering economic recovery

Lift the current freeze on foreign workers, says Soh Thian Lai.

COMMENT | Govt must ensure that we can at least afford to eat

COMMENT | Govt must ensure that we can at least afford to eat

Something has to be done to curb the price hikes.
Terengganu floods: 140 evacuated

Terengganu floods: 140 evacuated

The flood has also spread to Besut, third district affected.

Botswana says some diplomats with Omicron came from Europe

Botswana says some diplomats with Omicron came from Europe

President calls for reversal of travel bans on southern African countries.

US State Dept phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

US State Dept phones hacked with Israeli company spyware - sources

It represents the widest known hacks of US officials through NSO technology.
Sarawak polls: PKR names another candidate, total now 28

Sarawak polls: PKR names another candidate, total now 28

'Many want to contest,' Anwar says.

COMMENT | Tampering with the Shah Alam Local Plan 2035?

COMMENT | Tampering with the Shah Alam Local Plan 2035?

No justification to convert green lung in high-density development.

Blinken: Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have 'terrible consequences'

Blinken: Any move by China to invade Taiwan would have 'terrible consequences'

US 'resolutely committed' to make sure island can defend itself.
SAM urges stringent protection of hills after fatal landslide near Camerons

SAM urges stringent protection of hills after fatal landslide near Camerons

The landslide claimed two lives.

Bersatu Youth wants Rosmah extradited, passport cancelled

Bersatu Youth wants Rosmah extradited, passport cancelled

This was after she failed to return from S'pore two weeks ago.
UK study finds mRNA Covid-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact

UK study finds mRNA Covid-19 vaccines provide biggest booster impact

This is regardless of whether the person initially received Pfizer or AstraZeneca.
WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron

WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron

She says people should be prepared and cautious.

Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus

Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus

By linking with common-cold virus, Omicron might be making itself look 'more human'.
Shahrizat's daughter appointed as MDEC director

Shahrizat's daughter appointed as MDEC director

Izzana is a defendant in a govt suit over NFC funds.

YOURSAY | PM, batik will not heal our racial woes

YOURSAY | PM, batik will not heal our racial woes

‘Promoting BM and batik will not put food on the table.’
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 4): 17 reported fatalities, lowest since May 10

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 4): 17 reported fatalities, lowest since May 10

This is the lowest number of reported deaths in seven months.
Hannah's hijab ignites latest salvo in DAP's battle to embrace diversity

Hannah's hijab ignites latest salvo in DAP's battle to embrace diversity

Though described as a sign of respect, Boo believes 'superficial' moves won't work.