Archive - 15 December 2021

Dewan Rakyat passes copyright (amendment) bill, geographical indications bill

Dewan Rakyat passes copyright (amendment) bill, geographical indications bill

Act 322 amendment will provide suitable copyright protection.
Kedah declares Jan 18 next year as occasional holiday for Thaipusam

Kedah declares Jan 18 next year as occasional holiday for Thaipusam

The occasional holiday is not given automatically each year, says MB.
Watered-down Act 342 amendment still open to abuse, says Harapan

Watered-down Act 342 amendment still open to abuse, says Harapan

It will not support the amendments in Parliament tomorrow.

RTD summons discount extended until Dec 31

RTD summons discount extended until Dec 31

This is due to public's encouraging response.

41 more students positive for Covid-19 at Nilai Polytechnic

41 more students positive for Covid-19 at Nilai Polytechnic

This brings the case tally there to date to 52.

RON97 up one sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up one sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

This is for the period of Dec 16 to Dec 22.

‘Don’t miss SMS, MySejahtera notifications on booster appointments’

‘Don’t miss SMS, MySejahtera notifications on booster appointments’

People should reply whether they can go to the appointment or not.

Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered

Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered

Health Ministry moved on changes upon objections from the opposition.

German police foil 'anti-vaxxer murder plot' against state premier

German police foil 'anti-vaxxer murder plot' against state premier

The group making threats are called 'Dresden offline network'.
Bersatu hopes GE15 ‘understanding’ with GPS will be upheld

Bersatu hopes GE15 ‘understanding’ with GPS will be upheld

SARAWAK POLLS | Party skips state polls in return for parliamentary seats.

Hong Kong firefighters douse fire that trapped 150 people on trade centre roof

Hong Kong firefighters douse fire that trapped 150 people on trade centre roof

Firefighters battle the blaze with two high-powered hoses.
Most countries won't join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games - IOC

Most countries won't join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games - IOC

EU is torn over whether to join boycott.

Journalist travelling with top US diplomat Blinken positive for Covid-19

Journalist travelling with top US diplomat Blinken positive for Covid-19

The journalist tested positive upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur.

Covid-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron - WHO

Covid-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron - WHO

This is based on preliminary evidence.

Hearing of Terengganu sultanah’s suit against S’wak Report editor, 2 others vacated

Hearing of Terengganu sultanah’s suit against S’wak Report editor, 2 others vacated

This is after Rewcastle Brown filed a stay application.

5G rollout: Zahidi blasts two ministers over 'secret' DNB talks

5G rollout: Zahidi blasts two ministers over 'secret' DNB talks

The two discussed among themselves but never informed subordinates.

11 confirmed dead, 25 still missing in capsized boat incident

11 confirmed dead, 25 still missing in capsized boat incident

The boat was reportedly carrying 50 illegal immigrants from Lombok, Indonesia.

Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 tabled in Parliament

Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021 tabled in Parliament

The bill also proposes a tribunal to handle such complaints.

Guan Eng received RM44,375 monthly salary as chief minister - witness

Guan Eng received RM44,375 monthly salary as chief minister - witness

Witness Mohd Farulizam tells court this at Lim's graft trial today.

As Undi18 comes into force, only Johor, Malacca yet to lower age to contest

As Undi18 comes into force, only Johor, Malacca yet to lower age to contest

Group hopes the two states will make the amendments soon.

1MDB bailout: 'Only 2 of 14 PAC members from DAP' - Wong blasts Najib

1MDB bailout: 'Only 2 of 14 PAC members from DAP' - Wong blasts Najib

PAC chair says Najib trying to discredit committee by linking it to 'DAP propaganda'.

IGMM’s vernacular school legal challenge set for March 20 next year

IGMM’s vernacular school legal challenge set for March 20 next year

They wish to challenge the constitutionality of vernacular schools.
Hong Kong researchers urge third Covid-19 shot after new Omicron study

Hong Kong researchers urge third Covid-19 shot after new Omicron study

Two doses of either Sinovac or BioNTech vaccines were inadequate.
Blinken commends M'sia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic

Blinken commends M'sia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic

The US state secretary also appreciates Malaysia's contribution to Covax.

#AEONHARGAJAMIN ~ A ‘Selamat & Jimat’ campaign for customers

#AEONHARGAJAMIN ~ A ‘Selamat & Jimat’ campaign for customers

AEON CO. (M) BHD. and AEON BiG (M) SDN. BHD. (AEON) continues to spread the wings in realising its commitment of prioritising the customers through the launch of ‘Selamat & Jimat’ Campaign.

Blinken says US to look at more Myanmar measures, plans Asean summit

Blinken says US to look at more Myanmar measures, plans Asean summit

Diplomat says collective effort needed to pressure Myanmar.

Mahathir admits allowing Hamzah to court Umno, PAS before Sheraton Move

Mahathir admits allowing Hamzah to court Umno, PAS before Sheraton Move

Ex-PM claims unaware that Hamzah's purpose was to bring down Harapan.

Alleged invasion: Sabahans advised not to worry - Deputy IGP

Alleged invasion: Sabahans advised not to worry - Deputy IGP

This comes after allegations the Sulu army will soon invade Sabah.

Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

China had extensively used the law to clamp down dissent.

Passing of Amendment Bill paves way for full restoration of MA63 – Hajiji

Passing of Amendment Bill paves way for full restoration of MA63 – Hajiji

The Sabah govt will continue to pursue for the reinstatement of the state’s rights.
13.1pct of B40 teens, young women in KL can't afford sanitary pads - ministry

13.1pct of B40 teens, young women in KL can't afford sanitary pads - ministry

Hygiene kits distributed to 130k teens, says Siti Zailah.

LETTER | More i-Citra withdrawals put future retirees at grave risk

LETTER | More i-Citra withdrawals put future retirees at grave risk

EPF recently said 67pct of contributors do not have enough to retire.

Abang Jo expresses appreciation over the passing of MA63 bill

Abang Jo expresses appreciation over the passing of MA63 bill

He was thankful the MPs who had voted in favour of the Bill.
Passing of constitutional amendments on MA63 proof of spirit of unity - PM

Passing of constitutional amendments on MA63 proof of spirit of unity - PM

A total of 200 MPs voted in favour of the Bill on the second reading.
Covid-19 (Dec 15): 3,900 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 15): 3,900 cases

UPDATED 7.33PM | Confirmed Covid-19 patients in the last seven days declined by 5.5 percent.

Customs scanner supplier denies 'low performance' machines in use

Customs scanner supplier denies 'low performance' machines in use

Allegations are just issues that require fine-tuning -PTS Resources.

Whether it's residential, commercial or industrial, co-create Tomorrow & Beyond with EcoWorld

Whether it's residential, commercial or industrial, co-create Tomorrow & Beyond with EcoWorld

Eco World Development Group Berhad has recently launched their latest campaign ‘Together We Create’ that takes EcoWorld’s one of a kind co-creation concept to the forefront.
Dr M calls for national conversation on the role of constitutional monarchy

Dr M calls for national conversation on the role of constitutional monarchy

He said rulers should not partake in politics.
DNB is not the same as 1MDB - deputy finance minister

DNB is not the same as 1MDB - deputy finance minister

PARLIAMENT | The 5G network rollout is estimated to cost about RM12.5 billion.

LETTER | My message of hope to youths

LETTER | My message of hope to youths

Every new youth voter will have the chance to shape the country's future.

Abim lauds Uyghur tribunal findings, wants world to 'open its eyes'

Abim lauds Uyghur tribunal findings, wants world to 'open its eyes'

China has said that the tribunal is a political tool.
Covid-19 vaccines may be ineffective against Omicron without booster

Covid-19 vaccines may be ineffective against Omicron without booster

A booster dose likely restores most of the protection, according to a study.
Guan Eng discharged from IJN, will attend graft trial tomorrow

Guan Eng discharged from IJN, will attend graft trial tomorrow

The former Penang CM did not attend court yesterday and today.

Perak assembly speaker ticks off rep over raw chicken stunt

Perak assembly speaker ticks off rep over raw chicken stunt

The Hulu Kinta assemblyperson brought a whole chicken into the House.

Omicron estimated to be 2.9% of Covid-19 variants in US- CDC

Omicron estimated to be 2.9% of Covid-19 variants in US- CDC

The first known US Omicron case was identified on Dec 1.
Malaysia’s Homegrown Omni-Channel Grocer PotboyMart brings Sunshine to the Local Community

Malaysia’s Homegrown Omni-Channel Grocer PotboyMart brings Sunshine to the Local Community

Malaysia’s homegrown omni-channel grocer, PotboyMart brings a ray of sunshine to over 80,000 local communities across Klang Valley amidst the recent price hike season with their 11.12 Year End Sale
#14 - 2021 Wrap Up

#14 - 2021 Wrap Up

It’s been a long year, and as it comes to an end, listen in to our final episode of this year as we, the YOUTHPHORIA Team share and reflect on our past highlights, challenges, and the ups and downs of 2021 as well as the goals, hopes and aspirations that we have to look forward to in the coming year, 2022.
Sahabat Alam: Tuan Ibrahim addressed COP26 in BM without translator

Sahabat Alam: Tuan Ibrahim addressed COP26 in BM without translator

Only a translated copy of his speech was provided.

N. Korea to convene parliament amid economic crisis

N. Korea to convene parliament amid economic crisis

The North's parliament serves to approve decisions made by the Workers' Party.
Opar folks fume over inflation, broken promise over bridge

Opar folks fume over inflation, broken promise over bridge

But disgruntled voters are struggling to choose from the many candidates.
US House to vote on compromise version of Uyghur bill

US House to vote on compromise version of Uyghur bill

House passed ban on imports from Xinjiang region.

Kit Siang wants to see report cards on Hadi and other special envoys

Kit Siang wants to see report cards on Hadi and other special envoys

Hadi hasn't visited Saudi since appointment last April, DAP veteran says.

Dissident journalist jailed in Vietnam for 9 years for 'anti-state' acts

Dissident journalist jailed in Vietnam for 9 years for 'anti-state' acts

'It was such a long sentence, close to the maximum term for such activities.'
Pfizer says Covid-19 pill near 90% effective in final analysis

Pfizer says Covid-19 pill near 90% effective in final analysis

Nobody in the trial who received the Pfizer treatment died.
Groups to gather at Bukit Aman to submit memo on Islamic preacher

Groups to gather at Bukit Aman to submit memo on Islamic preacher

They ask why Syakir Nasoha not arrested for insulting non-Muslims.

JobStreet introduces SME Incentive Helpdesk to help businesses recover from pandemic

JobStreet introduces SME Incentive Helpdesk to help businesses recover from pandemic

Malaysia’s leading employment platform JobStreet has introduced the SME Incentive Helpdesk in an effort to help businesses recover from the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This initiative, among others, is aimed at providing clarity to businesses which may be confused about various business financial aids and grants that they could apply for.

COMMENT | Mahathir's chop logic and poor intellect

COMMENT | Mahathir's chop logic and poor intellect

Is Mahathir ready to eradicate racism from his mental paradigm?

Paris taxi firm suspends use of Tesla cars after a fatal accident

Paris taxi firm suspends use of Tesla cars after a fatal accident

One was killed, seven seriously injured in the electric car accident.

YOURSAY | Destroying hope – Dr M’s capturing of an old M’sia

YOURSAY | Destroying hope – Dr M’s capturing of an old M’sia

‘Mahathir stirs the pot with a pair of chopsticks.’
Govt should not allow further withdrawal from EPF, says MEF

Govt should not allow further withdrawal from EPF, says MEF

About 48 percent of EPF members below age 55 have critically low savings.
Tax deduction of up to RM1,000 for individuals who get tested for Covid-19

Tax deduction of up to RM1,000 for individuals who get tested for Covid-19

The amendments include expenditure provisions for mental health check-ups.
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 15): 48 reported fatalities, total at 30,956

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 15): 48 reported fatalities, total at 30,956

To date, 642 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
Trailing PAS and Amanah in Sarawak

Trailing PAS and Amanah in Sarawak

SARAWAK POLLS | The Sarawak chapter of PAS focuses on welfare issues.
Unmaintained Customs scanners pose security threat, warns source

Unmaintained Customs scanners pose security threat, warns source

The dept has let maintenance contracts expire as new scanners are being installed.

Sharp hikes for SOP penalties coming

Sharp hikes for SOP penalties coming

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.