Archive - 10 December 2021

After giving up Krian, Ali Biju wants GPS to give Bersatu his Parliament seat

After giving up Krian, Ali Biju wants GPS to give Bersatu his Parliament seat

'This is what we ask for because the sacrifice is on both parties.'
Willie advises three Bersatu members to withdraw from Sarawak polls

Willie advises three Bersatu members to withdraw from Sarawak polls

The Puncak Borneo MP wants them to support GPS candidates instead.

Cabinet agrees on recruiting foreign workers for all sectors, MOU with Bangladesh

Cabinet agrees on recruiting foreign workers for all sectors, MOU with Bangladesh

The meeting also agreed on postponing the multi-tier levy.
MMC Gamuda accuses Pua of libel, says claims of lobbying Dr M 'fictitious'

MMC Gamuda accuses Pua of libel, says claims of lobbying Dr M 'fictitious'

This is over his second part of rebuttal against the former PM.

Zafrul indicates telcos torpedoed plans for consortium to set up 5G network

Zafrul indicates telcos torpedoed plans for consortium to set up 5G network

There are clashing interests among the telcos.

Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap 2021-2030 launched

Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap 2021-2030 launched

Circular economy concept will reduce impact of plastic pollution - Tuan Ibrahim.

High Court throws out Sarawak govt defamation suit against PSB president

High Court throws out Sarawak govt defamation suit against PSB president

UPDATED 10.23PM | No malice found in Wong's statement, court rules.

Cops: Filipino mayors' meeting on security, not plot to capture Sabah

Cops: Filipino mayors' meeting on security, not plot to capture Sabah

Media previously reported alleged plans for Filipino militia to attack the state.

Fadilah accuses DAP, Harapan of bringing Peninsular race-incitement to Sarawak

Fadilah accuses DAP, Harapan of bringing Peninsular race-incitement to Sarawak

He says GPS will bring stability.

Police: Seven 13-year-olds probed for rioting over MRSM bullying incident

Police: Seven 13-year-olds probed for rioting over MRSM bullying incident

Minister says Mara is also investigating the incident.

Bold actions needed to transform environmental policy, says Wan Junaidi

Bold actions needed to transform environmental policy, says Wan Junaidi

The minister stresses protecting the environment is a social responsibility.

Candidate fumes after 'grazing cow' billboard deemed offensive

Candidate fumes after 'grazing cow' billboard deemed offensive

SARAWAK POLLS | He says the billboard is innocuous.

Investigation paper submitted on alleged indecent exposure by MIC man

Investigation paper submitted on alleged indecent exposure by MIC man

The police are waiting for AGC's decision before taking any further action.
‘New international order of big powers, tech and pharma setups must be avoided’

‘New international order of big powers, tech and pharma setups must be avoided’

Foreign minister says countries need to take holistic, integrated multi-disciplinary approaches.

Khairy: PM's report card event organiser slapped with maximum RM1,000 fine

Khairy: PM's report card event organiser slapped with maximum RM1,000 fine

This is for failing to ensure physical distancing at the venue.

Kok urges Sarawakians to be wary of GPS' nonchalance on alcohol curbs

Kok urges Sarawakians to be wary of GPS' nonchalance on alcohol curbs

SARAWAK POLLS | She accuses GPS MPs of being silent on the issue.

China says 'Uyghur tribunal' is a lie

China says 'Uyghur tribunal' is a lie

An embassy spokesman said it was 'nothing but a political tool'.
Custodial death: Nigerian student's family wants exoneration overturned

Custodial death: Nigerian student's family wants exoneration overturned

UPDATED 4.11PM | Ewansiha died while under immigration custody on July 9, 2019.

S'wak eyeing new revenue potential from forest resources

S'wak eyeing new revenue potential from forest resources

Sarawak's ultimate goal to build a portfolio of conservation best practices.
More than 10,000 job opportunities are offered at the Keluarga Malaysia Career Carnival

More than 10,000 job opportunities are offered at the Keluarga Malaysia Career Carnival

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for you to get your dream career!

Lowering of age limit for Penang assemblyperson candidates takes effect

Lowering of age limit for Penang assemblyperson candidates takes effect

Individuals aged 18 and above could now be candidates in elections.
Court allows MACC's appeal to forfeit property of former sec-gen

Court allows MACC's appeal to forfeit property of former sec-gen

It rules the property was linked to offences under the MACC Act.

High expectations of Malaysia in UN Human Rights Council – Saifuddin

High expectations of Malaysia in UN Human Rights Council – Saifuddin

Malaysia honoured by strong support from international community.
Covid-19 (Dec 10): 5,058 new cases

Covid-19 (Dec 10): 5,058 new cases

R-naught below 1.00 since Nov 24, noticeable increase in hospitalisation in Negeri Sembilan.

AVM Cloud partners with Consolsys to offer 'next generation' financial services solutions

AVM Cloud partners with Consolsys to offer 'next generation' financial services solutions

TIME dotCom Berhad subsidiary AVM Cloud recently signed a collaboration agreement with Consolsys Sdn Bhd (Consolsys) to bring 'next generation' Financial Services Industry (FSI) solutions to the Malaysian market.
COMMENT | What Undi18 means for political parties

COMMENT | What Undi18 means for political parties

Young voters are not encumbered by nostalgic feelings of the past.

'Police cannot be left to police themselves' - CIU receives brickbats

'Police cannot be left to police themselves' - CIU receives brickbats

Activists cast doubts on impartiality of special police unit.

MySejahtera status still orange, Rosmah unable to attend trial

MySejahtera status still orange, Rosmah unable to attend trial

Judge expresses reservations regarding proposed hybrid online proceedings.

China's Xi responsible for Uyghur 'genocide', unofficial tribunal says

China's Xi responsible for Uyghur 'genocide', unofficial tribunal says

'Court' has no credibility, Beijing hits back.

Chart your future at Imperium International College’s Open Week

Chart your future at Imperium International College’s Open Week

When it comes to choosing a college, an open day is the best place to start. At Imperium international College, visit us at our open week from 13 – 17 December 2021 and experience what student life here is really like.

Singapore reports first locally transmitted Omicron case

Singapore reports first locally transmitted Omicron case

Local woman, 24, works in service role at airport.

COMMENT | Najib belongs in the slammer, not in his mansion

COMMENT | Najib belongs in the slammer, not in his mansion

Why allow one man to hold the nation to ransom?

PM's report card event gets a fail for endangering public health

PM's report card event gets a fail for endangering public health

Former health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad gives PM an "F" grade.

HRD Corporation has now become the central agency for human resource development programmes.

HRD Corporation has now become the central agency for human resource development programmes.

HRD Corp supports training and development needs of all Malaysians from various backgrounds.
A virtual graveyard for deaths in custody

A virtual graveyard for deaths in custody

Let’s visit a few of the many victims.

Omicron vs Covid-19 vaccines: What more do we need to know?

Omicron vs Covid-19 vaccines: What more do we need to know?

Data needed on how protective Covid-19 vaccines remain.
Social media platforms jeopardise elections, Nobel Peace laureate Ressa says

Social media platforms jeopardise elections, Nobel Peace laureate Ressa says

'Elections cannot be conducted with integrity with these platforms amplifying lies.'

PBK promises RM3k, independence, end to statelessness

PBK promises RM3k, independence, end to statelessness

SARAWAK POLLS | There is a 'special hardship relief fund' for voters.

WHO warns against vaccine hoarding as poor countries go without

WHO warns against vaccine hoarding as poor countries go without

Western nations worry about the fast-spreading Omicron.

More merchants join Youbeli as the platform’s sales doubled amidst the pandemic

More merchants join Youbeli as the platform’s sales doubled amidst the pandemic

Malaysian e-commerce platform Youbeli achieved a two-fold sales growth in the last two years amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. A warehouse facility for the platform was in place from June 2021 to provide better services to its customers.
COMMENT | So what if domestic worker Adelina's 'killer' is convicted?

COMMENT | So what if domestic worker Adelina's 'killer' is convicted?

It will not stop abuses of domestic workers in Malaysian homes.

Batu Kawah: Development, dashed hopes and two doctors

Batu Kawah: Development, dashed hopes and two doctors

SARAWAK POLLS | Locals like transformation, rue regime change that promised so much.

COMMENT | The 'misfits, loony tunes and squalid criminals' in M'sia

COMMENT | The 'misfits, loony tunes and squalid criminals' in M'sia

We know how to convict, but we don't know how to punish.

YOURSAY | Who’s arrogant - Dr M or Tony Pua?

YOURSAY | Who’s arrogant - Dr M or Tony Pua?

‘Pua tried to save taxpayers’ money by removing rent-seekers and leeches.’
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 10): 41 reported fatalities, total at 30,787

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 10): 41 reported fatalities, total at 30,787

The number of reported deaths continue to trend downwards.

Umno seeks stay of proceedings in SRC suit

Umno seeks stay of proceedings in SRC suit

Party alleged to have received misappropriated RM16m from SRC.

Sarawak denies two opposition MPs entry amid election campaign period

Sarawak denies two opposition MPs entry amid election campaign period

UPDATED 1.00PM | DAP’s Ngeh Koo Ham and PKR’s Wong Chen barred.

COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

COMMENT | When will champions of Islam ban cigarette sales to Muslims

Don't just focus on non-Muslims to score easy political points.

Minister irked by double standards at Keluarga M'sia event compared to Thaipusam

Minister irked by double standards at Keluarga M'sia event compared to Thaipusam

'They are targeting Thaipusam,' says M Saravanan.

Not standing up for Perlis state anthem punishable under new enactment

Not standing up for Perlis state anthem punishable under new enactment

This is to ensure the people show respect, MB says.

Juwairiya apologises over PKR signboard in Bengali

Juwairiya apologises over PKR signboard in Bengali

Signboards spark dissatisfaction among party members.

Najib guilty, but can he contest GE15?

Najib guilty, but can he contest GE15?

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