Archive - 16 December 2021

Mahathir admitted at IJN for next few days

Mahathir admitted at IJN for next few days

Institute says ex-PM arrived at 7pm today.

Christmas SOP: Choir and prayers allowed, family visits for fully vaccinated

Christmas SOP: Choir and prayers allowed, family visits for fully vaccinated

SOP will apply for Christmas celebration on Dec 24 and 25.

Bukit Aman: 2 more MACC officers nabbed over RM700k robbery

Bukit Aman: 2 more MACC officers nabbed over RM700k robbery

Detained officers, aged 37 and 39, remanded until Sunday.

Employers retain workers by paying less in pandemic - chief statistician

Employers retain workers by paying less in pandemic - chief statistician

Lower salaries will affect work quality, worker wellbeing - Mohd Uzir.

UK likely to see reliable data on Omicron in January, says health official

UK likely to see reliable data on Omicron in January, says health official

'It's going to be really concentrated in a very short period of time.'

Telekom Malaysia signs RM2b fibre lease deal with DNB

Telekom Malaysia signs RM2b fibre lease deal with DNB

TM will support agency's efforts in rolling out 5G.

Bangladesh labour agencies want to avoid monopoly in MOU with M’sia

Bangladesh labour agencies want to avoid monopoly in MOU with M’sia

Sources claim ‘syndicate’ behind push to limit agency numbers.

PM: Banks will continue to help borrowers facing financial difficulties

PM: Banks will continue to help borrowers facing financial difficulties

Ismail Sabri says borrowers can contact banks to reschedule payments.

Connecting the Rakyat to the future

Connecting the Rakyat to the future

Unlimited potential in how you live, work and play.
PAC ticks off way MM2H managed, urged for immediate improvements

PAC ticks off way MM2H managed, urged for immediate improvements

The committee finds the management of the programme unsatisfactory.

Sinovac says its booster can elicit anti-Omicron antibodies - report

Sinovac says its booster can elicit anti-Omicron antibodies - report

Antibodies are only one facet of a complicated immune response.
Refugees lack Covid shots because drugmakers fear lawsuits - documents

Refugees lack Covid shots because drugmakers fear lawsuits - documents

Unvaccinated people offer an ideal environment for Covid to mutate.
Ministries urged to approve growing of cannabis, hemp, ketum

Ministries urged to approve growing of cannabis, hemp, ketum

A report on their benefits will be forwarded to MOH, Home Ministry.

Five students remanded over bullying incident in Muar

Five students remanded over bullying incident in Muar

They are to assist investigations into the incident.

Muda urges govt to hold amendment bill, discuss with stakeholders

Muda urges govt to hold amendment bill, discuss with stakeholders

The new party believes the amendment to Act 342 is unreasonable.

Dewan Rakyat sitting extended one day to decide on Act 342 amendments

Dewan Rakyat sitting extended one day to decide on Act 342 amendments

UPDATED 5.14PM | PARLIAMENT | Bill features stiffer penalties for health offences.

Strict SOP for entry of foreign workers - Saravanan

Strict SOP for entry of foreign workers - Saravanan

The workers must undergo a 14-day quarantine and take RT-PCR Covid-19 tests.
Statements of late developer admitted as evidence in Lim's corruption trial

Statements of late developer admitted as evidence in Lim's corruption trial

The judge grants the application by the DPP.

Groups want anti-sexual harassment bill to be survivor-centric

Groups want anti-sexual harassment bill to be survivor-centric

They said the currently proposed bill fails to meet these standards.
Ex-Wall St banker missing in China amid financial misconduct probe - media

Ex-Wall St banker missing in China amid financial misconduct probe - media

He has not appeared in public since Nov 30.

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines as tens of thousands evacuate

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines as tens of thousands evacuate

Typhoon Rai has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm.
LETTER | No need for such tough laws

LETTER | No need for such tough laws

Existing laws had been enough in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic.

In final push, PSB talks up 'Dayak CM'

In final push, PSB talks up 'Dayak CM'

'If you want a Dayak chief minister, vote for PSB.'

Labuan MP's trial fixed for five days starting May 9 next year

Labuan MP's trial fixed for five days starting May 9 next year

Rozman Isli is facing trial for alleged abuse of power.

Covid-19 (Dec 16): 4,262 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 16): 4,262 cases

UPDATED 9.06PM | R-naught for country currently 0.92, down from 0.99 on Dec 7.

A decade after 'you help me, I help you' speech, Sibu's 'waterworld' persists

A decade after 'you help me, I help you' speech, Sibu's 'waterworld' persists

Floods still the bane of Sibu's residents.

Indonesia reports first case of Omicron variant

Indonesia reports first case of Omicron variant

No community transmission has been detected so far.

Oasis International School Student Selected to Exhibit in International Annual “Embracing Our Differences” Art Competition.

Oasis International School Student Selected to Exhibit in International Annual “Embracing Our Differences” Art Competition.

Oasis International School Student, Naomi Luv Lee has been Selected to Exhibit in International Annual “Embracing Our Differences” Art Competition with her winning submission titled “We Are Born Equal”.
Ex-board member 'sad' at being sued by 1MDB, court hears

Ex-board member 'sad' at being sued by 1MDB, court hears

Ismee reiterates that the statement he's given to MACC was the truth.

Some 463 areas in Selangor face water cuts after diesel odour detection

Some 463 areas in Selangor face water cuts after diesel odour detection

The odour is detected in Sungai Semenyih.

PM urges people to unite as the nation navigates economic downturn

PM urges people to unite as the nation navigates economic downturn

This is because rebuilding the economy is not easy, says Ismail Sabri.

Sinovac recipients, seniors will lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status without booster shot

Sinovac recipients, seniors will lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status without booster shot

UPDATED 3.10PM | KJ: Booster dose must be taken by Feb 2022 to retain MySejahtera status.

Najib allowed to attend 1MDB trial despite yellow MySejahtera status

Najib allowed to attend 1MDB trial despite yellow MySejahtera status

It's not a breach of SOP, Najib's counsel tells the judge.

Only small, private New Year's Eve, Christmas gathering allowed - KJ

Only small, private New Year's Eve, Christmas gathering allowed - KJ

UPDATED 3.18PM | 'Covid-19 tests must be conducted before attending these events.'

Govt to maintain minimum marriage age for Muslim girls at 16 years old

Govt to maintain minimum marriage age for Muslim girls at 16 years old

Minister also says the matter is under states' jurisdiction.

LETTER | Proceed cautiously with Act 342

LETTER | Proceed cautiously with Act 342

Some amendments can and should be passed.
2nd Omicron case in M'sia detected, 18 more suspected cases pending confirmation

2nd Omicron case in M'sia detected, 18 more suspected cases pending confirmation

UPDATED 2PM | Results on the suspected cases expected tomorrow.

Analysts: PSB is GPS's closest competitor, not Harapan

Analysts: PSB is GPS's closest competitor, not Harapan

SARAWAK POLLS | They see the GPS route to winning as being wide open.

Intel to invest RM30b in new plant in Malaysia, creating 9,000 jobs

Intel to invest RM30b in new plant in Malaysia, creating 9,000 jobs

Malaysia's chip assembly industry accounts for more than a tenth of global trade.
Five teenage boys arrested for allegedly bullying schoolmate

Five teenage boys arrested for allegedly bullying schoolmate

They were picked up around Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru.

Are you sure you are breathing good indoor air?

Are you sure you are breathing good indoor air?

“Go out and get some fresh air” - My mum used to tell me that when I was growing up. And now I know what she said was right. A recent study shows that indoor air is 2-5x more polluted than outdoor.

Tanjung Balau boat tragedy: Five more bodies found

Tanjung Balau boat tragedy: Five more bodies found

The victims are believed to be undocumented migrants.

Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing

Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing

Boeing was just seeing a strong rebound in sales.

Kit Siang: Don't expect new dawn for Sarawak unless 'old Malaysia' changes too

Kit Siang: Don't expect new dawn for Sarawak unless 'old Malaysia' changes too

DAP veteran says state leaders equally responsible for Sarawak's predicaments.

Omicron set to be Europe's dominant variant by early 2022 - ECDC

Omicron set to be Europe's dominant variant by early 2022 - ECDC

Healthcare systems could be overwhelmed if action is not taken.

LEADERSHIP | Beware, first impression counts

LEADERSHIP | Beware, first impression counts

It’s easier to make a positive first impression than to correct a negative one.
No need for Omicron-specific boosters currently, Fauci says

No need for Omicron-specific boosters currently, Fauci says

Current vaccine boosters effective against Omicron.

Covid-19: Don't cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments

Covid-19: Don't cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments

Minister Khairy calls on all MPs to support the bill in Parliament.

Analysis: North Korea better armed but more isolated than ever under Jong Un

Analysis: North Korea better armed but more isolated than ever under Jong Un

Early attempts of opening up quickly fell back to autocracy.

UK may see ‘staggering’ rise of Omicron

UK may see ‘staggering’ rise of Omicron

It records the most daily Covid cases since the start of the pandemic.
ADUN SPEAKS | Thaipusam holiday in Kedah next year, but no thanks to MB Sanusi

ADUN SPEAKS | Thaipusam holiday in Kedah next year, but no thanks to MB Sanusi

Sanusi has developed for himself the image of a bigot.

LETTER | Sticks and stones may break my bones…

LETTER | Sticks and stones may break my bones…

But will chopsticks 'break' my nationality?

Living with COVID-19: A new era with a multi-pronged approach in response to COVID-19

Living with COVID-19: A new era with a multi-pronged approach in response to COVID-19

While the pandemic continues to devastate communities around the world, it is apparent that the COVID-19 virus will be among us for a long time.
Dr M has been 'dishonest' on Rome Statute, Icerd – TMJ

Dr M has been 'dishonest' on Rome Statute, Icerd – TMJ

Johor Crown Prince explains why he objected to the two treaties.

COMMENT | Crimes that no govt wants to acknowledge

COMMENT | Crimes that no govt wants to acknowledge

Does anyone believe state security apparatus willing to reveal truth?

YOURSAY | Muda, don’t listen to Dr M - fight for all M’sians

YOURSAY | Muda, don’t listen to Dr M - fight for all M’sians

‘I hope Muda can create a M’sia for all regardless of race, religion.’
Two more MACC officers nabbed over RM700k robbery in KL

Two more MACC officers nabbed over RM700k robbery in KL

MACC is giving full cooperation to the police on the matter.

ADUN SPEAKS | On Mahathir and monarchy

ADUN SPEAKS | On Mahathir and monarchy

The doctor in the house has got the prescription wrong again.
'Long Tiger' escapes from custody while attending court proceedings

'Long Tiger' escapes from custody while attending court proceedings

The detainee of Rohingya descent fled from the court in Tangkak.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 16): 33 reported fatalities, total at 30,989

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 16): 33 reported fatalities, total at 30,989

To date, 675 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
Blinken shortens SE Asia trip after travelling member tests Covid-19 positive

Blinken shortens SE Asia trip after travelling member tests Covid-19 positive

This is to mitigate the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

'Poorest' district label weighs on Pusa voters' minds

'Poorest' district label weighs on Pusa voters' minds

These Sarawak locals say life has remained the same for decades.

Sexual harassers liable to RM250k damages

Sexual harassers liable to RM250k damages

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.