Archive - 13 December 2021

Budget 2022 passes final hurdle with voice vote

Budget 2022 passes final hurdle with voice vote

The Supply Bill is passed after being debated for 13 days.

Authorities chop DAP's 'pricey veggies' billboard

Authorities chop DAP's 'pricey veggies' billboard

DAP's Kelvin Yii criticises the heavy-handed tactics used.

Over 500 companies probed for bid rigging govt tenders worth RM2b

Over 500 companies probed for bid rigging govt tenders worth RM2b

MyCC says investigations take time as companies involved had a wide network.

At RM136k a month, Ismail Sabri spending most on advisers since Najib's era

At RM136k a month, Ismail Sabri spending most on advisers since Najib's era

This is more than Muhyiddin era's spending of RM99,886.27 a month.

Copyright amendment bill tabled for first reading in Parliament

Copyright amendment bill tabled for first reading in Parliament

Amendments include RM200k fine and 20 years' jail for violating copyright.

Frozen food firm, manager, accountant charged with money laundering

Frozen food firm, manager, accountant charged with money laundering

They face 16 charges involving about RM13.3m over meat cartel scandal.

Sg Gombak, Sg Klang transformation into waterfront icon 95 pct completed

Sg Gombak, Sg Klang transformation into waterfront icon 95 pct completed

The project involved eight rivers around the capital.

Decision on calling Peter Anthony to enter defence in false document case tomorrow

Decision on calling Peter Anthony to enter defence in false document case tomorrow

The prosecution closes its case after calling 15 witnesses to testify.
EU hesitates over possible Olympic boycott in China

EU hesitates over possible Olympic boycott in China

Any decision is unlikely to be reached soon.
Rais sends regards to 'never present in the House' home minister

Rais sends regards to 'never present in the House' home minister

Jonathan replies that he would pass the message to the minister.
PAC confirms suspicion Bank Negara funds used for 1MDB bailout

PAC confirms suspicion Bank Negara funds used for 1MDB bailout

Bank Negara bought land at RM650m above valuation price.

Edict claims intimidation over call to probe alleged cops inaction

Edict claims intimidation over call to probe alleged cops inaction

NGO says a phone call would have been enough.

Bersih unhappy with Abang Jo for 'shamelessly' using his position

Bersih unhappy with Abang Jo for 'shamelessly' using his position

SARAWAK POLLS | Cease officiating at government events, says election watchdog.

Hong Kong activists get up to 14 months in prison for banned Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong activists get up to 14 months in prison for banned Tiananmen vigil

Authorities claim activists ignored danger of Covid-19 health crisis.

No extension on current parliament session

No extension on current parliament session

Wan Junaidi said the current meeting was focusing on seven bills.
S'wak opposition: Permits, ceramah time limits a bane for us, but not GPS

S'wak opposition: Permits, ceramah time limits a bane for us, but not GPS

SARAWAK POLLS | They say incumbents are using govt machinery for polls campaign.

Three youths not allowed to commence legal bid to vote in S’wak elections

Three youths not allowed to commence legal bid to vote in S’wak elections

SARAWAK POLLS | The lawyer says at the moment there is no instruction to appeal.

G25 renews call for parliamentary oversight committee following Najib's verdict

G25 renews call for parliamentary oversight committee following Najib's verdict

Such a committee will become the public's watchdog.

Fortesys Distribution now known as just ‘Fortesys’ to reflect its ‘strong culture of innovation’

Fortesys Distribution now known as just ‘Fortesys’ to reflect its ‘strong culture of innovation’

Fortesys Distribution has shortened its name to just Fortesys Sdn Bhd to reflect its ‘strong culture of innovation’. The company is widely known for the delivery of ‘business value’ so that customers enjoy lower TCO (total cost of ownership) and realises effective RoI (return of investment).
Blinken in Indonesia as US seeks to shore-up Southeast Asia ties

Blinken in Indonesia as US seeks to shore-up Southeast Asia ties

Southeast Asia is a key stage for a rivalry between the US and China.
Covid-19 vaccine rollout for children aged 5-11 in the EU

Covid-19 vaccine rollout for children aged 5-11 in the EU

Date of rollout is expected to start Dec 13.

Allianz Malaysia joins Konvoi #Rasuah Busters; continues fight against corruption

Allianz Malaysia joins Konvoi #Rasuah Busters; continues fight against corruption

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) is joining the Konvoi #Rasuah Busters as the Rasuah Busters movement goes on a nationwide campaign to empower local communities to reject corrupt practices
LETTER | New plan will send Pudu market down the drain

LETTER | New plan will send Pudu market down the drain

Widening the Jalan Yew flyover is a dumb idea.

Abang Jo plays UEC card, wants Sibu folks to be on 'same wavelength'

Abang Jo plays UEC card, wants Sibu folks to be on 'same wavelength'

SARAWAK POLLS | CM says Sarawak only state that recognises UEC.

Cramped: What life is like living on a submarine

Cramped: What life is like living on a submarine

Crew members have to accept cramped conditions and dangers of sea.
Kit Siang: Harapan MOU among reasons why Sarawak's status will be restored

Kit Siang: Harapan MOU among reasons why Sarawak's status will be restored

SARAWAK POLLS | DAP had consistently argued against the 1976 constitutional amendment.

Najib not allowed in court due to yellow status in MySejahtera

Najib not allowed in court due to yellow status in MySejahtera

Judge vacates trial to tomorrow.

Covid-19 (Dec 13): 3,504 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 13): 3,504 cases

The R-naught stands at 0.95 and has been on a six-day downtrend.
Voter turnout could be lower than 2016 -analysts

Voter turnout could be lower than 2016 -analysts

SARAWAK POLLS | The EC is expecting a turnout of 70 per cent.

LETTER | Report cards are a farce!

LETTER | Report cards are a farce!

'Everyone knows the whole exercise is a farce.'

COMMENT | Can Najib contest in GE with a stayed conviction?

COMMENT | Can Najib contest in GE with a stayed conviction?

There are differing interpretations of the law in this regard.

Court mulls hybrid online trial due to Rosmah's orange MySejahtera status

Court mulls hybrid online trial due to Rosmah's orange MySejahtera status

Rosmah unable to attend proceedings for third time due to close contact status.

'This must stop' - young Malaysians react to 'virtual graveyard'

'This must stop' - young Malaysians react to 'virtual graveyard'

Malaysiakini highlights 'unsolved' cases of people dying behind bars.

Dr M's 'chopstick' argument a false dichotomy - Steven Sim

Dr M's 'chopstick' argument a false dichotomy - Steven Sim

UPDATED 11.18AM | DAP MP says forefathers founded Malaysia without need for assimilation.

LETTER | Abolish forest plantations in permanent reserved forest

LETTER | Abolish forest plantations in permanent reserved forest

These plantations destroy original forest cover through clear-felling.

MP SPEAKS | M'sia's lack of participation in Summit for Democracy lost opportunity

MP SPEAKS | M'sia's lack of participation in Summit for Democracy lost opportunity

It sends poor signal for future direction of our foreign policy.

Taiwan minister's video feed cut during US summit over map

Taiwan minister's video feed cut during US summit over map

Tang's slide presentation showed Taiwan in a different colour to China.

US Covid-19 deaths reach 800,000 as Delta ravaged in 2021

US Covid-19 deaths reach 800,000 as Delta ravaged in 2021

The colder weather and the highly transmissible Omicron threaten a surge.

Delight your loved ones with a customised Christmas Gift Box this festive season, made with love by individuals with special needs

Delight your loved ones with a customised Christmas Gift Box this festive season, made with love by individuals with special needs

Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB) is renowned for creating impact towards greater social change through extensive corporate social responsibility initiatives. Various programmes have been introduced since 2011 and its latest one is the Christmas Gift Boxes created by individuals with special needs to spread some festive cheer to fellow Malaysians.
UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough

UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough

PM accelerates rollout of booster programme.

Ronnie Liu: 'Blind' DAP supporters not posing for Mahathir selfies now

Ronnie Liu: 'Blind' DAP supporters not posing for Mahathir selfies now

He hopes the ex-PM's spat with Tony Pua will open more eyes.

COMMENT | Don't allow Najib circus to distract from systemic dysfunction

COMMENT | Don't allow Najib circus to distract from systemic dysfunction

Does it really matter whether Najib is in jail or not?
Govt losing credibility for breaking SOPs - KJ

Govt losing credibility for breaking SOPs - KJ

This comes after govt failed to enforce SOPs at PM's report card event.

COMMENT | Are Rais and Nazri barking up the wrong tree?

COMMENT | Are Rais and Nazri barking up the wrong tree?

Are these two politicians playing language politics?

Cracks in Muafakat: Issue with certain individuals, not Umno as a whole - Hadi

Cracks in Muafakat: Issue with certain individuals, not Umno as a whole - Hadi

He says Muafakat charter was to unite Malay Muslims, must include Bersatu.
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 13): 17 reported fatalities, total at 30,879

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 13): 17 reported fatalities, total at 30,879

The last time when death tally was 17 was nine days ago.

Act 342 amendments: Up to RM1m compound for errant companies

Act 342 amendments: Up to RM1m compound for errant companies

This is for violating SOPs to control the Covid spread, says Khairy.

YOURSAY | 'Wee saves the kopitaim': Is it merely a 'wayang'?

YOURSAY | 'Wee saves the kopitaim': Is it merely a 'wayang'?

'The timing is also perfect for the Sarawak elections.'
PSB cries vote-buying after over RM1m distributed to S'wak churches

PSB cries vote-buying after over RM1m distributed to S'wak churches

SARAWAK POLLS | Baru Bian says timing is questionable and raises many red flags.

Keluarga Malaysia fiasco

Keluarga Malaysia fiasco

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