Archive - 14 December 2021

Hamzah, Saifuddin head list of Pahang award recipients

Hamzah, Saifuddin head list of Pahang award recipients

They are among the 15 recipients of the Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang award.
S'wak polls: Early voting turnout at 89 percent

S'wak polls: Early voting turnout at 89 percent

Early voting today was conducted at 85 early polling centres.
Singapore mulls Covid-19 boosters requirement to qualify as 'fully' vaccinated

Singapore mulls Covid-19 boosters requirement to qualify as 'fully' vaccinated

From Jan 1 it will bar unvaccinated employees from entering workplaces.
Taliban rule marked by killings, denial of women's rights - UN

Taliban rule marked by killings, denial of women's rights - UN

At least eight Afghan activists and two journalists have been killed since August.
MOF to develop right policies, structural reforms for ageing population – Tengku Zafrul

MOF to develop right policies, structural reforms for ageing population – Tengku Zafrul

He says the Social Protection Council has been reactivated.
Malaysia telcos call for second 5G provider, sources say

Malaysia telcos call for second 5G provider, sources say

DNB plans to launch an initial 5G rollout in three central areas on Wednesday.
Opposition MPs can't support Act 342 amendments in current form - Anwar

Opposition MPs can't support Act 342 amendments in current form - Anwar

'I have stated our stand to the prime minister.'
Act 342: MOH to use three-tiered penalty system, based on seriousness of offence

Act 342: MOH to use three-tiered penalty system, based on seriousness of offence

COVID-19 | Health DG told press that a detailed guideline is in the pipeline.
Rep brings ‘expensive poultry’ into state assembly debate

Rep brings ‘expensive poultry’ into state assembly debate

Arafat wants to make a point about price of basic goods.
Zafrul: Don't fall for 'finance minister' love scam

Zafrul: Don't fall for 'finance minister' love scam

'I have no interest to look for No 2.'

Constitutional amendments passed, Sabah and S'wak no longer 'states'

Constitutional amendments passed, Sabah and S'wak no longer 'states'

Updated 7.30pm | There were 199 votes in favour and none against.

Act 342: Amendments to SOP violation law tabled for second reading in Parliament

Act 342: Amendments to SOP violation law tabled for second reading in Parliament

Amendments include increasing maximum fines, tracking devices for infected.

Victim's reminder to stop watching porn videos led to bullying - Police

Victim's reminder to stop watching porn videos led to bullying - Police

Initial investigation reveals the cause of the attack on MRSM student.

Activist's wife files to release task force report classified as official secret

Activist's wife files to release task force report classified as official secret

Norhayati seeks civil action over husband's disappearance five years ago.

Miti: M'sia-S'pore land VTL to be extended to both countries' citizens from Dec 20

Miti: M'sia-S'pore land VTL to be extended to both countries' citizens from Dec 20

All Malaysians, Singaporeans allowed to travel via VTL due to public demand.

In South Africa Omicron wave, Pfizer vaccine less effective against hospitalisation

In South Africa Omicron wave, Pfizer vaccine less effective against hospitalisation

UPDATED 9.0PM | It concluded that there was a higher risk of reinfection during the fourth wave.

S'gor MB in self-quarantine after wife, daughters test positive for Covid-19

S'gor MB in self-quarantine after wife, daughters test positive for Covid-19

However, test on Amirudin Shari shows negative.

Guan Eng admitted to IJN, trial proceeds today

Guan Eng admitted to IJN, trial proceeds today

The trial was initially scheduled for yesterday, Dec 13.

Yadzil, Mas Ermieyati appointed to Malacca Bersatu posts

Yadzil, Mas Ermieyati appointed to Malacca Bersatu posts

Yadzil becomes chief of leadership body with Mas Ermieyati as deputy.

Kepong MP lauds High Court verdict in Muda approval case

Kepong MP lauds High Court verdict in Muda approval case

Once registered Muda will be eligible to contest in future elections.
Hisham: Report card event organiser failed to deliver SOP promises, don't blame govt

Hisham: Report card event organiser failed to deliver SOP promises, don't blame govt

Minister says it's 'not fair' to accuse govt of failing.

MP urges probe on MACC chief over alleged shares in public listed company

MP urges probe on MACC chief over alleged shares in public listed company

Azam Baki is alleged to own close to 2 million shares.

Bangladesh minister to arrive this week for labour MOU signing - sources

Bangladesh minister to arrive this week for labour MOU signing - sources

Past recruitment from Bangladesh via system suspended during Pakatan administration.

Anwar backs MA63 but highlights past abuses over immigration, corruption

Anwar backs MA63 but highlights past abuses over immigration, corruption

PARLIAMENT | Many leaders from Sabah and Sarawak enriched themselves, says opposition leader.

Thaipusam procession logistics to be examined before SOPs announced - Hisham

Thaipusam procession logistics to be examined before SOPs announced - Hisham

This is to fine-tune the rules for the religious festival.

Telcos not charging govt for pandemic SMSes - minister

Telcos not charging govt for pandemic SMSes - minister

No charges on basis of CSR, says Abdul Latiff.

Covid-19 (Dec 14): 4,097 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 14): 4,097 cases

UPDATED 7.02PM | Number of hospitalisations has declined by 6.8pct.

Govt seeks to pass MA63 amendments today

Govt seeks to pass MA63 amendments today

PARLIAMENT | The amendments will likely receive the two-thirds support needed.

Two ministers, two deputies declare owning overseas assets - Wan Junaidi

Two ministers, two deputies declare owning overseas assets - Wan Junaidi

They have declared their assets to the MACC.

LETTER | Please stop using our highways as racing circuits

LETTER | Please stop using our highways as racing circuits

You are endangering the lives of other road users.

Act 342: Netizens raise concern over RM100k, 7 years' jail proposal

Act 342: Netizens raise concern over RM100k, 7 years' jail proposal

Netizens concerned there will be double standards in enforcement.

Umno yet to decide if it wants to defend PN govt - Armand

Umno yet to decide if it wants to defend PN govt - Armand

He says the party is more interested in solving economic issues.

Syed Saddiq: Muda here to serve all Malaysians, young and old

Syed Saddiq: Muda here to serve all Malaysians, young and old

Party aims to build bridges rather than destroy the country.

MOH conditionally approves use of Ronapreve to treat Covid-19 - Health DG

MOH conditionally approves use of Ronapreve to treat Covid-19 - Health DG

Ronapreve not intended as a substitute for Covid-19 vaccination

Rosmah fails to recuse judge from RM7m money laundering, tax evasion case

Rosmah fails to recuse judge from RM7m money laundering, tax evasion case

She claims judge might be biased and prejudiced against her.

Blinken says US to advance defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific

Blinken says US to advance defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific

The secretary of state on a trip to Southeast Asia to shore up relations.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake of magnitude 7.5

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake of magnitude 7.5

Earthquake strikes the republic's East Nusa Tenggara region.

Sarawak polls: Heat is on for Pujut hot seat

Sarawak polls: Heat is on for Pujut hot seat

DAP two-term domination now sees five-cornered fight.

No hybrid online trial, Najib's 1MDB case to be heard in court - judge

No hybrid online trial, Najib's 1MDB case to be heard in court - judge

However, Sequerah says hybrid proceedings can still be considered in future.

High Court orders Home Ministry to register Muda in 14 days

High Court orders Home Ministry to register Muda in 14 days

UPDATED 12.14PM | Court also awards costs of RM10,000 to the party.

MP SPEAKS | Withdrawal of foreign-sourced income tax exemption can backfire

MP SPEAKS | Withdrawal of foreign-sourced income tax exemption can backfire

This can result in M'sian companies, individuals keeping funds overseas.

US diplomat's wife to face UK court hearing over fatal car crash

US diplomat's wife to face UK court hearing over fatal car crash

A teenage motorcyclist died in 2019, driver claimed diplomatic immunity.

Ex-Sabah minister ordered to enter defence in false document case

Ex-Sabah minister ordered to enter defence in false document case

UPDATED 11.35AM | The prosecution has proven a prima facie case against Peter Anthony.

Kampung Baru: Land acquisition will be done fairly - Shahidan Kassim

Kampung Baru: Land acquisition will be done fairly - Shahidan Kassim

'The interests of the land and flats owners will be prioritised.'

Sarawak polls: Early voting starts this morning

Sarawak polls: Early voting starts this morning

SARAWAK POLLS | It’s expected to end at 5pm.

COMMENT | Credibility – KJ, the govt must have it before it can lose it

COMMENT | Credibility – KJ, the govt must have it before it can lose it

‘Credibility is something you earn by doing all the right things.’
Elon Musk named Time's 2021 'Person of the Year'

Elon Musk named Time's 2021 'Person of the Year'

The Tesla CEO has been dominating the headlines lately.

'From grief to shock': Tornadoes kill at least 74 in Kentucky

'From grief to shock': Tornadoes kill at least 74 in Kentucky

The dead include at least six children.

'No regrets in awarding 2022 Winter Olympic Games to China'

'No regrets in awarding 2022 Winter Olympic Games to China'

China is a very good and very organised country, says an IOC senior.

Millions spent on Customs scanners which have trouble scanning

Millions spent on Customs scanners which have trouble scanning

Reports from a trial run sighted by Malaysiakini reveal a long list of problems.

COMMENT | Other side of the coin, South Indian labour resistance

COMMENT | Other side of the coin, South Indian labour resistance

South Indian labour seldom acknowledged or addressed in school texts.

YOURSAY | Patriotism need not cancel our ‘chopstick’ culture

YOURSAY | Patriotism need not cancel our ‘chopstick’ culture

‘What’s next? Indian women giving up sari?’
Tiong's reputation gives him an edge but SUPP factor may be decider

Tiong's reputation gives him an edge but SUPP factor may be decider

There's no guarantee SUPP members will back the PDP president.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 14): 29 reported fatalities, total at 30,908

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 14): 29 reported fatalities, total at 30,908

To date, 594 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
COMMENT | Of chopsticks and being Malaysian

COMMENT | Of chopsticks and being Malaysian

We should never be defined by how we speak, dress or eat.

Groups: Remove domestic work from exemptions under Employment Act

Groups: Remove domestic work from exemptions under Employment Act

They say proposed amendments are inadequate to protect domestic workers.

Bank Negara's 1MDB bailout

Bank Negara's 1MDB bailout

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