Archive - 5 December 2021

LETTER | Tackle fundamentals to prepare for unstable global economy

LETTER | Tackle fundamentals to prepare for unstable global economy

We must know that a crisis does not happen suddenly.
Mother, lover who allegedly abused boy to death, remanded seven days

Mother, lover who allegedly abused boy to death, remanded seven days

They are being investigated under Penal Code and Children Act.

Enough of hateful politics - Azalina defends DAP MP over headscarf

Enough of hateful politics - Azalina defends DAP MP over headscarf

She says Hannah Yeoh merely performing her duty as MP.

S'wak Bersatu man hopes PN will field him in Bintulu

S'wak Bersatu man hopes PN will field him in Bintulu

Duke Janteng claims Bersatu has more than 23k members in the area.
Saifuddin: New areas of cooperation an added value in M'sia-China relations

Saifuddin: New areas of cooperation an added value in M'sia-China relations

New areas include the digital economy, cybersecurity and vaccine research.
PKR's dream to absorb us a joke, says Amanah leader

PKR's dream to absorb us a joke, says Amanah leader

He adds a merger makes no sense when PKR is weakening.

Over 20k police personnel, family members contracted Covid-19 so far

Over 20k police personnel, family members contracted Covid-19 so far

Deputy IGP says 39 deaths were recorded in the force.
Youth minister Faizal to meet youth groups to resolve age limit issues

Youth minister Faizal to meet youth groups to resolve age limit issues

This is about lowering the age limit for office holders.

Hannah calls for a moderate Malaysia amid internal party backlash

Hannah calls for a moderate Malaysia amid internal party backlash

This comes after the Segambut MP wore a headscarf at a mosque.

Only 5 leaders from each party allowed to enter S'wak to campaign - EC

Only 5 leaders from each party allowed to enter S'wak to campaign - EC

The EC announced the SOPs for the Sarawak polls today.

PSB fielding at least 70 candidates, promises handouts and land titles

PSB fielding at least 70 candidates, promises handouts and land titles

Five out of six PSB incumbents will defend their seats.

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 4,298 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 5): 4,298 cases

Hospital admissions have declined 7.2 percent compared to last week.

MMA wants govt to rectify past mistakes, overproduction of medical grads

MMA wants govt to rectify past mistakes, overproduction of medical grads

Group says glut of contract doctors result of past policies.

Phase 2 of Pan Borneo Highway will be continued - PM

Phase 2 of Pan Borneo Highway will be continued - PM

UPDATED 1.52PM | The highway's completion has been delayed for decades.

Mat Hasan says PAS president's statement on Muafakat pact 'misguided'

Mat Hasan says PAS president's statement on Muafakat pact 'misguided'

UPDATED 6.40PM | This is over Umno's refusal to accept Bersatu as member.

MP SPEAKS | Govt adopting PAS' policies in latest alcohol sales restrictions

MP SPEAKS | Govt adopting PAS' policies in latest alcohol sales restrictions

Is the government attempting to placate PAS?

Maszlee distraught over 21,326 students dropping out of school

Maszlee distraught over 21,326 students dropping out of school

This is between March 2020 and July this year.

Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13; 10 evacuated

Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 13; 10 evacuated

Only 2 of the dead have been identified so far.

Rais rues use of 'disgusting' English names over Malay for local places

Rais rues use of 'disgusting' English names over Malay for local places

He says developers, authorities can instead draw inspiration from local culture.

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Malaysians help needy Thai students build brighter future

Malaysians help needy Thai students build brighter future

Group has been providing students with scholarships since 2013.

HISTORY | The ‘kapitan' of the Indian community

HISTORY | The ‘kapitan' of the Indian community

The overlooked role of Kayarohanam Thamboosamy Pillai.
Kulai MP fumes over 'offensive, obnoxious threats' by Ismail Sabri

Kulai MP fumes over 'offensive, obnoxious threats' by Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 1.57PM | PM has said projects may not get implemented if voters choose wrongly.

Upko president: S'wak polls perfect time for closure to ‘Allah’ issue

Upko president: S'wak polls perfect time for closure to ‘Allah’ issue

'PM should instruct AGC to withdraw appeal against court ruling.'

Sri Lankan manager killed by mob of workers at Pakistan factory

Sri Lankan manager killed by mob of workers at Pakistan factory

Attackers had accused the manager of blasphemy.
COMMENT | Give reformed Pannir Selvam another chance

COMMENT | Give reformed Pannir Selvam another chance

Uncertainty over the time of execution is creating physical, mental pain.
Mydin boss wants govt to resolve migrant worker shortage

Mydin boss wants govt to resolve migrant worker shortage

'This can be an effort to bring down the price of goods.'

Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like 'rehearsals'- Pentagon chief

Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like 'rehearsals'- Pentagon chief

Military training flights by definition are rehearsals for potential operations.
Solar plant project in Bidor offers job opportunities to locals

Solar plant project in Bidor offers job opportunities to locals

It will also bring economic benefits, says Perak MB.

Biden and Putin set to talk about Ukraine in video call on Tuesday

Biden and Putin set to talk about Ukraine in video call on Tuesday

Other topics will include strategic stability, cyber and regional issues.
PM mourns loss of mentor Sabbaruddin Chik

PM mourns loss of mentor Sabbaruddin Chik

The former tourism minister died of Covid-19.

YOURSAY | Teacher vs Ain – when education gets real ugly

YOURSAY | Teacher vs Ain – when education gets real ugly

‘Teachers are supposed to instil good values.’
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 5): 36 reported fatalities, total at 30,574

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 5): 36 reported fatalities, total at 30,574

Sabah records the highest number of new deaths.

Telekom Malaysia signs up for country's 5G trials

Telekom Malaysia signs up for country's 5G trials

It did not say if it had signed any agreements.