Archive - 11 December 2021

Anwar puzzled why Sarawak's poorest brownnose reps who leave them in poverty

Anwar puzzled why Sarawak's poorest brownnose reps who leave them in poverty

'Sarawak among the richest states while having among the poorest people.'

MIC Youth will oppose attempts to abolish vernacular schools

MIC Youth will oppose attempts to abolish vernacular schools

'The 75-year-old party had worked hard to develop Tamil schools.'

Offer period for summons discount extended to Dec 15 - RTD

Offer period for summons discount extended to Dec 15 - RTD

It was supposed to end tomorrow.

Govt to announce Thaipusam SOPs for kavadi, chariot processions

Govt to announce Thaipusam SOPs for kavadi, chariot processions

This follows backlash on initial plans to bar processions.

Annuar walks back deputy's claim that MOF unilaterally appointed DNB

Annuar walks back deputy's claim that MOF unilaterally appointed DNB

Minister says all decisions are made collectively by the cabinet.

Covid-19 (Dec 11): 4,626 cases, R-naught at 0.97

Covid-19 (Dec 11): 4,626 cases, R-naught at 0.97

R-naught in four states above 1.00 suggesting infections are on the rise.

Entertainment tax: Reduction from 25 to 15pct, Selangor govt clarifies

Entertainment tax: Reduction from 25 to 15pct, Selangor govt clarifies

State govt in solidarity with artistes and performers, says Borhan.

People can study govt's achievements in 100-day Keluarga M'sia do - PM

People can study govt's achievements in 100-day Keluarga M'sia do - PM

Ismail Sabri had given his cabinet a 90 percent score.

Govt told to show scores of 'super ministers' after given flying colours pass

Govt told to show scores of 'super ministers' after given flying colours pass

Lim Kit Siang wants Ismail Sabri to reveal individual scores.

Kit Siang aware of voters' disappointment, urges them not to lose hope

Kit Siang aware of voters' disappointment, urges them not to lose hope

He admits that Harapan had underperformed when in power.

With SRC convictions stayed, Najib still ineligible to contest elections - law experts

With SRC convictions stayed, Najib still ineligible to contest elections - law experts

Experts say the Pekan MP can keep his seat for now.

Dyson supplier ATA IMS faces labour law charges

Dyson supplier ATA IMS faces labour law charges

The company is being investigated for poor living and working conditions.

Govt surpasses target of creating 500k jobs - PM

Govt surpasses target of creating 500k jobs - PM

Ismail Sabri says this is despite the challenging economic situation.

Racial issues played up as Harapan subdued, Sabah's leadership needed - Warisan

Racial issues played up as Harapan subdued, Sabah's leadership needed - Warisan

Leiking says party will launch West Malaysia chapter.

COMMENT | Migration and open borders is a basic human right

COMMENT | Migration and open borders is a basic human right

Moving to greener pastures or escaping life-threatening situations.

Why pass liquor licence buck to states, Guan Eng asks govt

Why pass liquor licence buck to states, Guan Eng asks govt

Ex-finance minister says states did not have such authority previously.

Ismail Sabri implores Umno grassroots to back him

Ismail Sabri implores Umno grassroots to back him

UPDATED 3.36PM | PM reminds party members that disunity cost Umno GE14.

Group offers air ticket subsidy for S'wakians to return home to vote

Group offers air ticket subsidy for S'wakians to return home to vote

KLSCAH Youth offers subsidy of RM200.

S’wak Harapan positions itself as the ‘genuine opposition’

S’wak Harapan positions itself as the ‘genuine opposition’

SARAWAK POLLS | 'Only Harapan can provide effective check and balance,' state chief.

MP: Why didn't KJ act immediately after witnessing mayhem at govt event?

MP: Why didn't KJ act immediately after witnessing mayhem at govt event?

'Now everyone would have large gatherings and cough out RM1k.'

Mulia says Indonesian convict no longer involved in M'sia's third-tallest building

Mulia says Indonesian convict no longer involved in M'sia's third-tallest building

Company adds that Djoko Tjandra's legal issues are personal.

COMMENT | Custodial death unit or not, cops take instructions from above

COMMENT | Custodial death unit or not, cops take instructions from above

Police cannot be trusted to independently investigate themselves.

EC issues 17,885 postal ballots for Sarawak polls

EC issues 17,885 postal ballots for Sarawak polls

SARAWAK POLLS | Ballots must be returned before 5pm on polling day, Dec 18.

Assange one step closer to extradition to United States

Assange one step closer to extradition to United States

Washington wins an appeal over his extradition in an English court.
US imposes sweeping human rights sanctions on China, Myanmar, North Korea

US imposes sweeping human rights sanctions on China, Myanmar, North Korea

It also adds Chinese AI company SenseTime to investment blacklist.
Are you willing to sacrifice for the truth?

Are you willing to sacrifice for the truth?

Acceptance speech at the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo.
GPS wants Ali Biju to walk the talk

GPS wants Ali Biju to walk the talk

SARAWAK POLLS | They say he must now campaign for the GPS candidate.

Boosters significantly restore protection vs Omicron, UK says

Boosters significantly restore protection vs Omicron, UK says

Boosters give an estimated 70 percent protection against Omicron.

Singapore approves Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

Singapore approves Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

Concerns over rising number of paediatric Covid cases.
Cops detain six 13-year-olds over Perak MRSM bullying case

Cops detain six 13-year-olds over Perak MRSM bullying case

Suspects seen punching and kicking in viral video.

YOURSAY | Self-flattery in 'Keluarga Malaysia' report card

YOURSAY | Self-flattery in 'Keluarga Malaysia' report card

‘Inflation and unemployment are soaring as are egos of our incompetent cabinet.’
'RM500 offer for each vote' claim is to discredit me - Tiong King Sing

'RM500 offer for each vote' claim is to discredit me - Tiong King Sing

SARAWAK POLLS | Choose me based on my track record, says PDP president.

South Africa says no signal of increased Omicron severity yet

South Africa says no signal of increased Omicron severity yet

While hospital admissions have risen sharply, deaths are not rising as dramatically.
Nurturing young ambitions with Allianz L.E.A.P.

Nurturing young ambitions with Allianz L.E.A.P.

Tertiary students can now learn and explore possibilities and opportunities within the insurance industry through the Allianz L.E.A.P. programme.
COMMENT | Najib verdict: Disappointed for all the wrong reasons

COMMENT | Najib verdict: Disappointed for all the wrong reasons

But they're not disappointed that billions were siphoned off.

COMMENT | What’s Putrajaya doing about passport renewal delays in Australia?

COMMENT | What’s Putrajaya doing about passport renewal delays in Australia?

Frustrations linger among Malaysians who need to go home.

Kit Siang wants public apology from PM over flouting of SOPs

Kit Siang wants public apology from PM over flouting of SOPs

UPDATED 11AM | A case of don’t do as I do, but do as I say.

Parliament and Law portfolio named third-best performer

Parliament and Law portfolio named third-best performer

'It was indeed a significant recognition,' says Wan Junaidi.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 11): 44 reported fatalities, total at 30,831

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 11): 44 reported fatalities, total at 30,831

10 died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.
Critics rue 'double standards' after slap on wrist for PM report card event

Critics rue 'double standards' after slap on wrist for PM report card event

Nightclub patrons compounded RM220,000 on same day as PM's event