Archive - 7 December 2021

Witness admits contradictions about RM3.5m commission sought by Bung Moktar

Witness admits contradictions about RM3.5m commission sought by Bung Moktar

The witness disagreed the recorded statement was fabricated.
Travellers required to undergo Covid-19 tests for six days upon arrival – Khairy

Travellers required to undergo Covid-19 tests for six days upon arrival – Khairy

Khairy said those travellers must also ensure that they are fully vaccinated.
'Give daddy strength' - Najib's daughter prays on eve of verdict

'Give daddy strength' - Najib's daughter prays on eve of verdict

The Court of Appeal is due to deliver its verdict tomorrow.
RWKM Initiative targets to provide 80,000 affordable housing units within 10 years

RWKM Initiative targets to provide 80,000 affordable housing units within 10 years

The construction of 62,836 housing units has been approved in FT.
Unicef launches largest ever single-country appeal for Afghanistan

Unicef launches largest ever single-country appeal for Afghanistan

The current situation in Afghanistan is dire especially for children.

NGOs call Suhakam to hold public inquiry over haze problem

NGOs call Suhakam to hold public inquiry over haze problem

There are gaps in Malaysia's legal framework that needs to be addressed.
January deadline for M'sia-Indonesia domestic workers MOU

January deadline for M'sia-Indonesia domestic workers MOU

The current MOU signed in 2011 and lapsed in 2016.
No one above the law, Myanmar junta minister says of Suu Kyi verdict

No one above the law, Myanmar junta minister says of Suu Kyi verdict

Minister says Myanmar's judicial system was impartial.
Azmin denies he brought family members on trade mission to Europe

Azmin denies he brought family members on trade mission to Europe

PARLIAMENT | His denial comes after being questioned by RSN Rayer.

England has community transmission of Omicron variant, health minister says

England has community transmission of Omicron variant, health minister says

He says 261 Omicron cases in England, 71 in Scotland, 4 in Wales.

SRC verdict tomorrow, court dismisses Najib's bid to adduce new evidence

SRC verdict tomorrow, court dismisses Najib's bid to adduce new evidence

UPDATED 5PM | Bench finds the additional evidence not necessary for the appeal.

PM launches foreign policy framework

PM launches foreign policy framework

It recognises key challenges, identifies emerging global trends and issues.

Govt to decide on 5g rollout model by Jan 2022 - Annuar

Govt to decide on 5g rollout model by Jan 2022 - Annuar

DNB will proceed with its plan to be the sole provider meanwhile.

China: US diplomatic boycott of Olympics could harm cooperation

China: US diplomatic boycott of Olympics could harm cooperation

US 'plot' of trying to disrupt Olympics doomed to fail - Zhao Lijian.

Najib present during Zoom proceedings following Court of Appeal warning

Najib present during Zoom proceedings following Court of Appeal warning

Proceedings began at 12.30pm.

Covid-19 (Dec 7): 4,965 new cases

Covid-19 (Dec 7): 4,965 new cases

UPDATED 7.05PM | Perlis, Terengganu see spike in hospital admissions.

Sarawak polls: PSB pledges freehold land, secularism, reforestation

Sarawak polls: PSB pledges freehold land, secularism, reforestation

SARAWAK POLLS | Radical changes pledged in PSB manifesto.

Govt's liquor licence measure for restaurants, coffee shops revoked

Govt's liquor licence measure for restaurants, coffee shops revoked

UPDATED 4.12PM | MCA president says Customs Department has been ordered to do so.

Pejuang no intention to form political pact for now - Mahathir

Pejuang no intention to form political pact for now - Mahathir

Only work with those who combat corruption, says ex-PM.

Indonesia court rejects bid to reinstate palm oil permits in Papua

Indonesia court rejects bid to reinstate palm oil permits in Papua

This is seen as a test of the government's pledge.
LETTER | M'sia should explore railway VTL to S'pore

LETTER | M'sia should explore railway VTL to S'pore

It would provide a good option for stranded Malaysians to return.

M'sia doesn't need to revive HSR project now, says Dr M

M'sia doesn't need to revive HSR project now, says Dr M

He claims revival of rail project is revival of corruption politics.

PM to meet cost of living council on Dec 9, Anwar questions slow action

PM to meet cost of living council on Dec 9, Anwar questions slow action

PARLIAMENT | The opposition leader says govt showing a lack of urgency.

IOI City Mall Will Become Malaysia's Biggest Retail Mall Upon Completion in 2022

IOI City Mall Will Become Malaysia's Biggest Retail Mall Upon Completion in 2022

IOI City Mall will become the biggest retail, entertainment-shopping mall in Malaysia when its Phase II is fully operational for business and tenanted by the second quarter of 2022.

DOE rejects Kuantan's bauxite mining project

DOE rejects Kuantan's bauxite mining project

Pahang govt-owned body is lead agency for proposed project.

Dr M: 'Arrogant' Pua behaved like a minister during Harapan administration

Dr M: 'Arrogant' Pua behaved like a minister during Harapan administration

UPDATED 3.07PM | Businesspersons complained about Pua's attitude, says ex-PM.

Thaipusam processions barred next Jan over Covid-19, says unity minister

Thaipusam processions barred next Jan over Covid-19, says unity minister

CNY processions for next year are similarly not allowed.

Sanusi 'most uncivilised' of all MBs: Puad

Sanusi 'most uncivilised' of all MBs: Puad

Umno man describes Kedah MB as 'lok lak' and likes to pick fights.

Alcohol sale not an issue in Sarawak - SUPP president

Alcohol sale not an issue in Sarawak - SUPP president

'Whatever happens in Peninsular Malaysia does not apply here.'

Paul Yong ordered to enter defence in rape case

Paul Yong ordered to enter defence in rape case

UPDATED 3.15PM | Judge rules prosecution has managed to prove prima facie case.

Ramasamy mocks MIC U-turn over Umno, pans party's chances of revival

Ramasamy mocks MIC U-turn over Umno, pans party's chances of revival

'Umno might swim, MIC is already sinking.'

Selangkah Strengthens Its Cashless & Contactless Ecosystem With The Launch of Selangkah Wallet, Powered By Kiple

Selangkah Strengthens Its Cashless & Contactless Ecosystem With The Launch of Selangkah Wallet, Powered By Kiple

Health tech platform Selangkah has teamed up with Kiplepay Sdn Bhd to launch the Selangkah Wallet
US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities'

US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities'

This leaves athletes free to travel to Beijing to compete.
Better response found from mixing Covid-19 vaccines - UK study

Better response found from mixing Covid-19 vaccines - UK study

Study mixes first dose of Pfizer, AstraZeneca with Moderna vaccine.


Singapore confirms two imported Covid-19 cases as Omicron

Singapore confirms two imported Covid-19 cases as Omicron

The two patients flew in from Johannesburg on Dec 1.

MP SPEAKS | No absentee voting for S'wak diaspora shows Malayan-centrism

MP SPEAKS | No absentee voting for S'wak diaspora shows Malayan-centrism

Establish Sarawak voting centres in key peninsula cities.
LETTER | Malaysia is 35 years too late on graft, behind the Philippines

LETTER | Malaysia is 35 years too late on graft, behind the Philippines

Our Asean neighbour shows the result of failure to fight corruption.

Court of Appeal gives tongue-lashing to legal team over Najib's absence

Court of Appeal gives tongue-lashing to legal team over Najib's absence

UPDATED 11.25AM | Judge sternly reminds ex-PM court is not a coffee shop.

Guan Eng: Dr M has 'faulty' memory, unfair to pin blame on advisor

Guan Eng: Dr M has 'faulty' memory, unfair to pin blame on advisor

'Personal sentiments should be secondary.'

Lawyers seek postponement of Najib’s SRC conviction appeal verdict

Lawyers seek postponement of Najib’s SRC conviction appeal verdict

The reason: He has come in contact with Covid-19 positive persons.

UN approves decision that keeps Taliban, Myanmar junta out for now

UN approves decision that keeps Taliban, Myanmar junta out for now

There are rival claims for the seats of Afghanistan and Myanmar.
PKR lawmaker says Sabah given 'crumbs', demands lion share allocation

PKR lawmaker says Sabah given 'crumbs', demands lion share allocation

Christina Liew says amount allocated cannot cover the state's varied needs.

Violence escalates in India's northeast after forces mistakenly fire on civilians

Violence escalates in India's northeast after forces mistakenly fire on civilians

People in Nagaland have frequently accused security forces of wrongly targeting innocent locals.

The trials of Suu Kyi - from heroine to villain to convict

The trials of Suu Kyi - from heroine to villain to convict

Months before the coup, she defended the generals against charges of genocide
HAUZ’s workforce and operations management solution allows businesses to manage from anywhere, at anytime

HAUZ’s workforce and operations management solution allows businesses to manage from anywhere, at anytime

To make managing employees and a company remotely more seamless in today’s pandemic-ridden world, homegrown TimeClock, Workforce and Operations management company, HAUZ, has developed a cloud-based, data-driven platform.

LETTER | Deforestation that is taking place in Malaysia today

LETTER | Deforestation that is taking place in Malaysia today

2.7 million hectares of primary forest were destroyed from 2002 to 2020.

Tony Pua defends himself against Dr M's 'false allegation'

Tony Pua defends himself against Dr M's 'false allegation'

Ex-finance minister's aide says he was cleaning up Najib's mess.
Law firm senior partner denies sexual harassment allegations

Law firm senior partner denies sexual harassment allegations

He calls a lawsuit against him an abuse of court process.

YOURSAY | Rais throwing stones in a glass house

YOURSAY | Rais throwing stones in a glass house

‘Bahasa Malaysia, too, has borrowed many foreign words.’
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 7): 38 reported fatalities, total at 30,652

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 7): 38 reported fatalities, total at 30,652

Selangor again records the highest number of new deaths.

Police's death in custody unit first step towards system reforms - Edict

Police's death in custody unit first step towards system reforms - Edict

It hopes investigations can be carried in an open and transparent manner.

Restaurants, coffee shops may stop selling beer due to new govt policy

Restaurants, coffee shops may stop selling beer due to new govt policy

New regulations require operators to apply for a licence, starting Jan 1.

'Ashamed': Pakistan grapples with fallout from mob killing

'Ashamed': Pakistan grapples with fallout from mob killing

The Sri Lankan factory manager has been accused of blasphemy.
More regulations on liquor sale

More regulations on liquor sale

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