Archive - 8 December 2021

GPS promises continuity, independence from other political forces

GPS promises continuity, independence from other political forces

SARAWAK POLLS | Coalition makes 33 pledges to voters in its manifesto.

S'wak polls: GPS' proven success record says it all - Abang Jo

S'wak polls: GPS' proven success record says it all - Abang Jo

SARAWAK POLLS | CM urges people not to fall for slander on social media.

Thaipusam SOPs not yet finalised, says ministry after backlash

Thaipusam SOPs not yet finalised, says ministry after backlash

Proposed SOPs will need to be approved in three different meetings first.

Undi18: Voters will appear on electoral roll a month after 18th birthday

Undi18: Voters will appear on electoral roll a month after 18th birthday

'Automatic registration will take up to 1.5 months after one turns 18.'

Unemployment down 3.4pct in October

Unemployment down 3.4pct in October

Labour force improvement due to NRP Phase 4 transition, says chief statistician.

MB defends action against illegal durian orchards

MB defends action against illegal durian orchards

'Illegal land exploration creates negative perception of state.'

DAP man: If every flag was a lunch box, no one would starve

DAP man: If every flag was a lunch box, no one would starve

SARAWAK POLLS | DAP chooses to focus funds on people, not 'flag war'.

Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations to rise - WHO

Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations to rise - WHO

More data needed to assess severity of disease caused by variant.

COMMENT | No joy, only a colossal national shame

COMMENT | No joy, only a colossal national shame

Those still supporting Najib Abdul Razak are simply delusional.

LETTER | Coffee shop liquor licence - a red herring?

LETTER | Coffee shop liquor licence - a red herring?

Malaysians need to be careful and circumspect of our politicians.
Indonesia to send 5-10k people to work in M'sia in Jan

Indonesia to send 5-10k people to work in M'sia in Jan

Special committee under Manpower Dept to protect welfare of maids.

BMA is a citizen-centred approach, not elitist - Nazir

BMA is a citizen-centred approach, not elitist - Nazir

He says platform needed as Parliamentarians prioritise their political interests.

LETTER | Set up special fund to ease plight of disabled people

LETTER | Set up special fund to ease plight of disabled people

Available aid from govt not enough to meet their needs.

Be fair to Shahrizat's daughter - Annuar defends MDEC appointment

Be fair to Shahrizat's daughter - Annuar defends MDEC appointment

PARLIAMENT | Minister says she is highly qualified to hold the position.

Govt introduces action plan to make KL carbon-neutral city

Govt introduces action plan to make KL carbon-neutral city

Plan comprises five main strategies to achieve this by 2050.

Selangor plans to sell remaining vaccines under SelVax industry

Selangor plans to sell remaining vaccines under SelVax industry

The state government will complete applications for booster jabs first.
'Welcome to Sungai Buloh Prison' poster for Najib fake - Prisons Department

'Welcome to Sungai Buloh Prison' poster for Najib fake - Prisons Department

This follows the Court of Appeal upholding Najib's graft conviction.

Meta offers deferral program for employees unready to return to office

Meta offers deferral program for employees unready to return to office

Employees who can work remotely can request full-time remote work.
South Korea considers expanded Covid-19 home care as new cases top 7,000

South Korea considers expanded Covid-19 home care as new cases top 7,000

Case rise since its 'living with Covid-19' scheme last month
Pua recalls open letter which continues to infuriate Mahathir

Pua recalls open letter which continues to infuriate Mahathir

The letter justifies govt's decision to re-tender remaining MRT project.

Britain considers ministerial boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics - The Telegraph

Britain considers ministerial boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics - The Telegraph

An outright diplomatic boycott is supported in other quarters of government.
Covid-19 (Dec 8): 5,020 cases, S'wak has lowest R-naught

Covid-19 (Dec 8): 5,020 cases, S'wak has lowest R-naught

UPDATED 8.15PM | As of last night, R-naught reached 0.99 - an uptrend over past week.

Only saliva Covid-19 tests allowed in schools - MOE

Only saliva Covid-19 tests allowed in schools - MOE

Nasal swab tests are not allowed.

Judges: Najib's 'Arab donation' defence untenable

Judges: Najib's 'Arab donation' defence untenable

Evidence shows RM42m came from SRC International, not 'donations'.

Students can be critical of government, not emotional – PM Ismail Sabri

Students can be critical of government, not emotional – PM Ismail Sabri

Starting Jan 1, 18-year-olds will be automatically registered as voters.
Price hike issue: Strict enforcement needed in supply chains - academic

Price hike issue: Strict enforcement needed in supply chains - academic

Lecturer says enforcement needed in every stage from manufacturers to final sellers.

Rosmah's graft trial postponed after close contact with Covid-19 case

Rosmah's graft trial postponed after close contact with Covid-19 case

Her husband Najib Abdul Razak's MySejahtera status is unclear.

Anwar call for transparency over Ericsson's 5G contract

Anwar call for transparency over Ericsson's 5G contract

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader warns contract can become another 1MDB.

'National embarrassment' gavel crushes Najib's 'national interest' defence

'National embarrassment' gavel crushes Najib's 'national interest' defence

Najib was free to utilise funds for his personal benefit, judges say.

Najib points at Dr M's era forex scandal after judge's remark in SRC verdict

Najib points at Dr M's era forex scandal after judge's remark in SRC verdict

Court of Appeal judge says Najib's action was a 'national embarrassment'.

Opposition MP urges govt to reconsider ban on Thaipusam, Chingay processions

Opposition MP urges govt to reconsider ban on Thaipusam, Chingay processions

PARLIAMENT | RSN Rayer said processions are an integral part of the celebrations.
Ex-Sarawak AG heads task force probing Thomas' allegations of judicial abuse

Ex-Sarawak AG heads task force probing Thomas' allegations of judicial abuse

Thomas made the allegations in his book "My Story: Justice in the Wilderness".

Verdict exonerates trial judge in Najib’s RM42m SRC case - DPP

Verdict exonerates trial judge in Najib’s RM42m SRC case - DPP

There was attack on judge’s findings or credibility, says Sithambaram.

Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association hosts Digital Malaysia Coffee Week with Shopee

Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association hosts Digital Malaysia Coffee Week with Shopee

From now till 12 December, the Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA) will be hosting its first-ever Digital Malaysia Coffee Week with Shopee
Roadblock in Najib's GE15 comeback

Roadblock in Najib's GE15 comeback

Stay of execution still disqualifies Najib from being nominated for polls.
Imperium International College signs MoU with Institut Léonard de Vinci, Paris

Imperium International College signs MoU with Institut Léonard de Vinci, Paris

To strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, Imperium International College and Institut Léonard de Vinci recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

Britain is considering approving limited government attendance.
Court unanimously throws out Najib's appeal, allows stay of execution

Court unanimously throws out Najib's appeal, allows stay of execution

A three-person bench upholds High Court's guilty verdict, sentencing.

A suspected killer of Saudi journalist Khashoggi held in France -sources

A suspected killer of Saudi journalist Khashoggi held in France -sources

The police were acting on a 2019 arrest warrant issued by Turkey.
US Senate backs sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia

US Senate backs sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia

The country's involvement in the war in Yemen has been criticized.
Kelvin Yii: GPS is tricking voters that PAS extremism won't affect Sarawak

Kelvin Yii: GPS is tricking voters that PAS extremism won't affect Sarawak

'Big GPS win would be endorsement of PAS policies.'

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for US$150b over Myanmar violence

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for US$150b over Myanmar violence

Facebook says it is protected from liability over content posted by users.
For the 2nd time listed as the World’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University

For the 2nd time listed as the World’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University

Dr Rebecca Wong Shin Yee, Professor of Physiology and Head of Preclinical Sciences at SEGi University’s Faculty of Medicine, has been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in the list published in October 2021.
Hartal Doktor Kontrak postpones second strike, awaits cabinet decision

Hartal Doktor Kontrak postpones second strike, awaits cabinet decision

The doctors will await the cabinet decision on permanent postings.

Pahang rep urges state govt to waive tax, land rental for farmers

Pahang rep urges state govt to waive tax, land rental for farmers

Assemblyperson says it could help stem price hikes.

Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron

Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron

UPDATED 7PM | However, a booster dose could still help fend off an infection.

EU agencies endorse mix-and-match of Covid-19 vaccines

EU agencies endorse mix-and-match of Covid-19 vaccines

The United States has given the green light to mix and match.
Indonesia bolsters recovery efforts after volcano kills 34

Indonesia bolsters recovery efforts after volcano kills 34

Hope, sadness as volunteers search for victims of Indonesian volcano.

YOURSAY | Tudung politics: If nation to progress, we must build bridges

YOURSAY | Tudung politics: If nation to progress, we must build bridges

‘No hope for country if everything deemed political.’
Piasau candidate uses exercise, Facebook to connect with voters

Piasau candidate uses exercise, Facebook to connect with voters

SARAWAK POLLS | This is to connect with constituents both physically and virtually.
For voters of Meluan, bank ATMs and petrol stations a top priority

For voters of Meluan, bank ATMs and petrol stations a top priority

SARAWAK POLLS | Candidates must grapple with basic infrastructure woes raised by voters.

Najib guilty: All 7 charges proven beyond reasonable doubt

Najib guilty: All 7 charges proven beyond reasonable doubt

Court allows a stay of execution pending Federal Court appeal.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 8): 66 reported fatalities, total at 30,718

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 8): 66 reported fatalities, total at 30,718

Terengganu recorded the highest number of new deaths at 12.
Tiong: I'm born in Dudong, I'm coming home to serve

Tiong: I'm born in Dudong, I'm coming home to serve

SARAWAK POLLS | His candidacy was criticised by his DAP opponent Paul Ling.

Make Malay customs, culture an academic subject in schools – Rais Yatim

Make Malay customs, culture an academic subject in schools – Rais Yatim

This is to ensure that these practices will be assimilated by the people.

MP calls for beefed-up genetic monitoring to track Omicron variant

MP calls for beefed-up genetic monitoring to track Omicron variant

Yii says Malaysia’s Covid-19 sequencing capacity is ‘downright abysmal’.

Mahathir vs Tony Pua

Mahathir vs Tony Pua

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