Archive - 6 December 2021

Malaysia donates AstraZeneca vaccines to Bangladesh, Laos

Malaysia donates AstraZeneca vaccines to Bangladesh, Laos

Khairy says they will receive their supply today and Dec 8, respectively.

MP accuses Pharmaniaga of profiteering from Sinovac sales

MP accuses Pharmaniaga of profiteering from Sinovac sales

PARLIAMENT | Teo Nie Ching also questions the govt for failing to act.

Analysts: Overcrowded Sarawak polls a three-horse race

Analysts: Overcrowded Sarawak polls a three-horse race

SARAWAK POLLS | DAP and PSB can mount a ‘credible fight’ to GPS.
Selangor passes bill to lower eligible age for election candidate

Selangor passes bill to lower eligible age for election candidate

The amendment is approved unanimously by all assemblypersons.
PM's 'right choice' call a threat to Sarawakians - Bersih

PM's 'right choice' call a threat to Sarawakians - Bersih

'It is a violation of his slogan of Keluarga Malaysia.'
Record number of 349 candidates tussle in Sarawak election

Record number of 349 candidates tussle in Sarawak election

SARAWAK POLLS | The majority of contests will be multi-cornered fights.
Rape case: Paul Yong will know tomorrow whether to enter defence

Rape case: Paul Yong will know tomorrow whether to enter defence

The prosecution rests its case after calling 23 witnesses.
M'sia on track for 3-4pct GDP growth this year despite Omicron

M'sia on track for 3-4pct GDP growth this year despite Omicron

Government is committed to safeguarding the people, says finance minister.
Dr M ‘put a stop’ to Guan Eng’s adviser, claims report

Dr M ‘put a stop’ to Guan Eng’s adviser, claims report

The unnamed senior DAP figure had unauthorised involvement in government business.
UN rights boss Bachelet denounces Suu Kyi conviction in 'sham trial'

UN rights boss Bachelet denounces Suu Kyi conviction in 'sham trial'

Myanmar's army has detained more than 10,000 people since its coup.

The 100-Day Malaysian Family Aspirations Program will follow strict and effective SOP monitoring

The 100-Day Malaysian Family Aspirations Program will follow strict and effective SOP monitoring

Citizens are urged to adhere to the SOPs in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Anwar: Campaign rules not 'evidence-based', disappointing

Anwar: Campaign rules not 'evidence-based', disappointing

SARAWAK POLLS | Candidates can't conduct electioneering activities outside their constituencies.
Relevant evidence already tendered in Najib’s RM42m SRC trial - DPP

Relevant evidence already tendered in Najib’s RM42m SRC trial - DPP

The prosecution contends in opposing ex-PM's bid to adduce new evidence.

China threatens countermeasures if US boycotts Beijing Olympics

China threatens countermeasures if US boycotts Beijing Olympics

Those pushing for boycott are 'grandstanding', says its Foreign Ministry.

Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant

Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant

The confirmed case is a US citizen who travelled from Spain.

MACC opens five operations rooms for Sarawak polls

MACC opens five operations rooms for Sarawak polls

SARAWAK POLLS | This is to enable the public to channel information on corrupt activities.

South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave

South Africa readies hospitals as Omicron variant drives new Covid-19 wave

Omicron appears to be dominating new cases in the country's nine provinces.
LETTER | Response to Malaysiakini's article on Samling Group

LETTER | Response to Malaysiakini's article on Samling Group

Samling believes the article contains inaccuracies and falsehoods.

Hamzah's 'pathetic' idea on custodial death gets a beating from PSM

Hamzah's 'pathetic' idea on custodial death gets a beating from PSM

Home minister indulging in another round of 'circus', says S Arutchelvan.

MP: Campaign rules unfair, candidates can't cross constituency borders

MP: Campaign rules unfair, candidates can't cross constituency borders

SARAWAK POLLS | He says rules also bar candidates from campaigning together.

DNB to offer 5G services to telcos for free during initial rollout

DNB to offer 5G services to telcos for free during initial rollout

They say 5G services will be commercially available from Dec 15.
Aziz Bari: 'Born-again nationalist' Rais Yatim should ask Umno to change name

Aziz Bari: 'Born-again nationalist' Rais Yatim should ask Umno to change name

Rais should do so if he's passionate about Malay names, says Aziz.

All top leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights

All top leaders in Sarawak to face multi-pronged fights

SARAWAK POLLS | Each will be up against at least three challengers.

DAP man: King Sing already wears many hats, why seek another?

DAP man: King Sing already wears many hats, why seek another?

SARAWAK POLLS | Tiong is MP for Bintulu and a special envoy to China, says Paul Ling.

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi jailed four years - Source

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi jailed four years - Source

This is for incitement and breaching Covid-19 rules.

Court to decide on Jan 24 if Zahid needs to enter defence for graft

Court to decide on Jan 24 if Zahid needs to enter defence for graft

UPDATED 5.50PM | The Umno president faces 47 charges in total.

Appeals court brings forward govt’s stay hearing in citizenship case to Dec 22

Appeals court brings forward govt’s stay hearing in citizenship case to Dec 22

The appellants filed a stay application pending the hearing of their appeal.
Bersatu distances itself from Ali Biju's candidacy

Bersatu distances itself from Ali Biju's candidacy

SARAWAK POLLS | Party info chief says members cannot contest without party's permission.

Mah: More school dropouts in previous years compared to post-pandemic

Mah: More school dropouts in previous years compared to post-pandemic

PARLIAMENT | 34,074 quit classes in 2018 as against 21,316 during Covid-19.

Covid-19 (Dec 6): 4,262 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 6): 4,262 cases

UPDATED 7.44PM | The number is the lowest in 7 days.

Zahid rues decline of Muafakat - saying it went from sincere to dishonest

Zahid rues decline of Muafakat - saying it went from sincere to dishonest

Abdul Hadi Awang recently claimed Umno violated the charter.

MCA, Harapan leaders oppose beer licence rule for coffee shops

MCA, Harapan leaders oppose beer licence rule for coffee shops

They say the new policy hinders economic recovery, freedom of non-Muslims.

Police to set up unit to investigate deaths in custody – Hamzah

Police to set up unit to investigate deaths in custody – Hamzah

It will come under PDRM's Integrity and Standards Compliance Department.
Rosmah apologises for no-show at Court of Appeal last week

Rosmah apologises for no-show at Court of Appeal last week

Defence counsel relays Rosmah's apology for the 'oversight' to the bench.

Sarawak DAP denies claims PKR given leftover seats

Sarawak DAP denies claims PKR given leftover seats

SARAWAK POLLS | 'At the end of the day, you can’t please everyone.'

AXA launches first-in-market pandemic cover for overseas trip up to RM350,000

AXA launches first-in-market pandemic cover for overseas trip up to RM350,000

Many countries are easing their restrictions and gradually re-opening their borders, making it mandatory for inbound visitors to have travel insurance that covers Covid-19-related medical expenses.
Court of Appeal dismisses Rosmah’s bid to nullify her solar corruption trial

Court of Appeal dismisses Rosmah’s bid to nullify her solar corruption trial

This is the second time she failed to get her trial nullified.

Govt committed to increase involvement of bumiputera in large scale projects -Ismail Sabri

Govt committed to increase involvement of bumiputera in large scale projects -Ismail Sabri

The socio-economic status of bumiputeras still needs improvement.
Baru Bian: Why GPS, Abang Jo yet to ask Putrajaya to withdraw appeal on 'Allah' case

Baru Bian: Why GPS, Abang Jo yet to ask Putrajaya to withdraw appeal on 'Allah' case

SARAWAK POLLS | He says GPS should use political clout for betterment of Sarawakians.

Bersatu's Ali Biju defends Krian as indie, says constituents want him

Bersatu's Ali Biju defends Krian as indie, says constituents want him

SARAWAK POLLS | He is one of two candidates from parties allied with GPS.

US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics - CNN

US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics - CNN

Boycott by officials will not prevent US athletes from competing.

SKSMC sponsors Nur Athirah at Muaythai Youth World Championship 2021

SKSMC sponsors Nur Athirah at Muaythai Youth World Championship 2021

In a cheque presentation ceremony today at Akademi Kenegaraan, Kementerian Belia Dan Sukan, Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre (SKSMC) sponsored RM20,000 to Nur Athirah binti Bidin for her upcoming IFMA (International Federation of Muaythai Amateur ) World Muaythai Championships 2021 in Phuket, Thailand from December 3rd to 12th.

Bob Dole - war hero, presidential candidate - dies at 98

Bob Dole - war hero, presidential candidate - dies at 98

He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in February.

LETTER | What's gotten into you, Dr Boo?

LETTER | What's gotten into you, Dr Boo?

Why is donning headscarf 'political' while other outreach efforts are not?

LETTER | Discrimination laws on employment should be preventive

LETTER | Discrimination laws on employment should be preventive

It seems that what constitutes discrimination is subjective.

MP SPEAKS | To continue MOU or not should not be the question

MP SPEAKS | To continue MOU or not should not be the question

Regardless of Najib's appeal outcome, Harapan must not walk away from MOU.

LETTER | The whole world knows we are side-tracking

LETTER | The whole world knows we are side-tracking

Politicians only care for their survival, not wider consequences.

Factbox: Legal cases against Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

Factbox: Legal cases against Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

The former Myanmar leader underwent a behind-closed-doors trial.

Jordan court jails health officials over Covid-19 oxygen deaths

Jordan court jails health officials over Covid-19 oxygen deaths

10 Covid-19 patients died after an oxygen outage in a hospital.

Far-right French presidential hopeful promises 'reconquest' at rally

Far-right French presidential hopeful promises 'reconquest' at rally

Scuffles break out between Zemmour supporters and anti-racism protesters.

COMMENT | Political will and spineless leaders

COMMENT | Political will and spineless leaders

What is stopping the Negeri Sembilan Harapan government on the Gatco issue?
Nomination for Sarawak election kicks off

Nomination for Sarawak election kicks off

SARAWAK POLLS | Number of candidates expected to surpass 229 contestants in 2016.

PKR man claims Rina Harun absent from Titiwangsa, ignoring residents' problems

PKR man claims Rina Harun absent from Titiwangsa, ignoring residents' problems

Kg Sungai Baru redevelopment protest a clear example - Syed Badli Shah.

Coffee shops selling beer must apply for licence next year - report

Coffee shops selling beer must apply for licence next year - report

Association says it will cost RM840-RM1,320 depending on operation hours.

COMMENT | Cut out the middlemen for cheaper goods

COMMENT | Cut out the middlemen for cheaper goods

This has been a malaise in our system.
Omicron variant found in nearly one-third of US states

Omicron variant found in nearly one-third of US states

16 states have reported Omicron cases, Delta remains majority of infections.

All 114 Cyberjaya boarding school students in Maeps doing well - minister

All 114 Cyberjaya boarding school students in Maeps doing well - minister

Abdul Latiff advises parents not worry, students invited to join essay contest.

COMMENT | Hannah Yeoh’s tudung donning and DAP’s hypocrisy

COMMENT | Hannah Yeoh’s tudung donning and DAP’s hypocrisy

Religious respect in Malaysia is often one way.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 6): 40 reported fatalities, total at 30,614

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 6): 40 reported fatalities, total at 30,614

10 people died before they could receive hospital treatment.

YOURSAY | The Omicron threat – this time, we have the weapons

YOURSAY | The Omicron threat – this time, we have the weapons

'Mutations will continue to occur, but our weapons remain the same.'

The price of political defections

The price of political defections

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