Archive - 18 December 2021

Sarawakians clearly against opposition parties - Sim

Sarawakians clearly against opposition parties - Sim

This follows GPS' landslide win in S'wak polls.

Lipis Umno to support Ismail Sabri if re-nominated as PM after GE15

Lipis Umno to support Ismail Sabri if re-nominated as PM after GE15

Division also believes the time is not right for polls.

BN to go solo in GE15 - Mat Hasan

BN to go solo in GE15 - Mat Hasan

Having party with biggest majority form govt will ensure stability, he says.

S'gor activates urgent flood relief efforts

S'gor activates urgent flood relief efforts

Rainfall so far more than doubled the previous record.

Omicron cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with local spread - WHO

Omicron cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with local spread - WHO

WHO says it may quickly overwhelm healthcare systems.

Umno top leaders to decide on early GE, says Zahid

Umno top leaders to decide on early GE, says Zahid

Delay in holding GE15 would make it difficult for Umno to fend off attacks.
'Sekolahku Sejahtera' not a new subject - education minister

'Sekolahku Sejahtera' not a new subject - education minister

Radzi says it's merely to inculcate good values in students.

Ismail Sabri zips lips on struggle over party polls, GE15 date

Ismail Sabri zips lips on struggle over party polls, GE15 date

PM says Parliament dissolution needs King's consent.

Omicron more likely to reinfect than Delta, no sign of being milder

Omicron more likely to reinfect than Delta, no sign of being milder

'We find no evidence of Omicron having different severity from Delta.'
Anwar distances PKR from Idris Haron's PN collaboration proposal

Anwar distances PKR from Idris Haron's PN collaboration proposal

It was Idris' personal opinion and the idea was never raised in PKR.
Met Dept warns heavy rain to continue, flooding across peninsula

Met Dept warns heavy rain to continue, flooding across peninsula

Department issues flood and heavy rain warning for Klang Valley.

11 new cases of Omicron variant, cumulative total at 13 - Health DG

11 new cases of Omicron variant, cumulative total at 13 - Health DG

Another 13 imported cases showing suspected presence of Omicron variant detected.
MCA Youth: Decision to phase out Touch 'n Go, SmartTAG too rushed

MCA Youth: Decision to phase out Touch 'n Go, SmartTAG too rushed

Govt has said phase-out will be gradual, no timeline yet.

GPS wins landslide victory, but result for one seat postponed

GPS wins landslide victory, but result for one seat postponed

DAP down from seven to two seats, PKR fails to win any.

Bersatu youth chief admits party inexperienced in elections

Bersatu youth chief admits party inexperienced in elections

Youth wing mostly first-timers, even myself, says Wan Fayhsal.

PN was a tyrant, fell due to God's will - Zahid

PN was a tyrant, fell due to God's will - Zahid

He also swipes at those who doubted efforts to retake government.

Port Klang terminal operations affected by flash floods

Port Klang terminal operations affected by flash floods

Port Klang Authority says warehouses, empty container depots also adversely affected.

NGO calls for review of SOPs to rescue M'sians 'stranded' abroad

NGO calls for review of SOPs to rescue M'sians 'stranded' abroad

Malaysian woman and children allegedly treated 'inhumanely' in trying to return home.

Zahid concerned over surge of new voters, hopes GE called soon

Zahid concerned over surge of new voters, hopes GE called soon

He reminds Umno members of the Undi18 implementation and automatic voter registration.
'Coup destroyed us': Memories of Pinochet in Chile crossroads election

'Coup destroyed us': Memories of Pinochet in Chile crossroads election

Tomorrow's election pits leftist against far-right lawyer.

Australia's new Covid-19 cases hit record high

Australia's new Covid-19 cases hit record high

PM continues to downplay risks as country eases pandemic curbs.

Sarawak polls: 44pct voter turnout as of 1pm - EC

Sarawak polls: 44pct voter turnout as of 1pm - EC

SARAWAK POLLS | The polling ends at 5pm.

Covid-19 (Dec 18): 4,083 cases, cumulative total 2.7m

Covid-19 (Dec 18): 4,083 cases, cumulative total 2.7m

Hospital admissions decline 13.5pct.

More than 3,000 flood victims evacuated in Selangor

More than 3,000 flood victims evacuated in Selangor

Met Dept issues yellow rainstorm warnings for parts of five states.
Muda leadership's illegal demonstrations delayed party registration - minister

Muda leadership's illegal demonstrations delayed party registration - minister

They have committed many infringements, claims Hamzah Zainudin.

Bersatu's weakness exposed in Malacca polls, says deputy president

Bersatu's weakness exposed in Malacca polls, says deputy president

This includes party members playing the 'blame game'.

Bawang Assan voters persevere in face of heavy rain, dislodged canopy

Bawang Assan voters persevere in face of heavy rain, dislodged canopy

SARAWAK POLLS | PSB candidate confident rain won't dampen voters' spirit.

Anwar wades in PD flood waters, meets with victims

Anwar wades in PD flood waters, meets with victims

Floods hit Selangor, Malacca, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang.

Personal interests, political differences can lead to disunity - PM

Personal interests, political differences can lead to disunity - PM

UPDATED 12.55PM | 'Avoid everything that could cause disunities.'

Jubilant Heng ponders if MCA can win back what it lost

Jubilant Heng ponders if MCA can win back what it lost

Wanita MCA chief lauds party's performance during Malacca polls.

Pandemic polls sees voting centres sanitised 5 times a day

Pandemic polls sees voting centres sanitised 5 times a day

Cleaners in full PPE started sanitising at 7am.

MP SPEAKS | Warisan's peninsula expansion a 'positive' move

MP SPEAKS | Warisan's peninsula expansion a 'positive' move

DAP considers it a step forward for national integration.

Sarawak polls: Abang Johari casts ballot in Satok

Sarawak polls: Abang Johari casts ballot in Satok

22pct voter turnout as of 10am - EC.

MA63: Sabah, Sarawak should set up joint committee on rights - Kit Siang

MA63: Sabah, Sarawak should set up joint committee on rights - Kit Siang

DAP veteran calls for reparations, compensation for half-century neglect.

COMMENT | Truth to Dr M is like a concertina – stretchable

COMMENT | Truth to Dr M is like a concertina – stretchable

Many will treat his memoirs like the Omicron virus.
Satok seniors turn out in numbers, leading to temporary wheelchair shortage

Satok seniors turn out in numbers, leading to temporary wheelchair shortage

SARAWAK POLLS | Only 6 wheelchairs provided by EC, GPS donates 4 more.

Women reps blast child marriage decision, urge Putrajaya to follow Selangor

Women reps blast child marriage decision, urge Putrajaya to follow Selangor

Girls are encouraged to finish schooling, says Fuziah Salleh.

COMMENT | Are we complicit in abuse of domestic workers?

COMMENT | Are we complicit in abuse of domestic workers?

Today is International Migrants Day. Not many domestic workers are celebrating.
10 dead including mother and 8 children in USJ crash

10 dead including mother and 8 children in USJ crash

Highway crash occurred near midnight involving 3 cars and a trailer.

'Tidal wave': Omicron could put US Covid-19 surge into overdrive

'Tidal wave': Omicron could put US Covid-19 surge into overdrive

Hospitalisations for Covid-19 have jumped 45pct over the last month.

Ronnie Liu: Warisan-Muda tie-up could give Harapan 'big headache'

Ronnie Liu: Warisan-Muda tie-up could give Harapan 'big headache'

'Is this meant to challenge BN, PN or to compete against Harapan?'

Umno Youth grassroots dispute leader's claim most want party polls delayed

Umno Youth grassroots dispute leader's claim most want party polls delayed

They also question why internal polls should be postponed.

Pfizer says pandemic could extend to 2024

Pfizer says pandemic could extend to 2024

In a presentation to investors, it expects pandemic to continue in some regions.
COMMENT | Some Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

COMMENT | Some Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

They crave a return to authoritarianism, even if it means a fair amount of corruption.
Bangladesh minister says will reject 'syndicates' in new MOU with M'sia

Bangladesh minister says will reject 'syndicates' in new MOU with M'sia

Bangladesh recruitment agencies want equal opportunity for all.

Voting in Sarawak election begins

Voting in Sarawak election begins

SARAWAK POLLS | Polling stations open at 7.30am, voting ends at 5pm.

YOURSAY | Bring back the ballot box, start with big cities

YOURSAY | Bring back the ballot box, start with big cities

‘There should be no taxation without representation.’
Covid-19 deaths (Dec 18): 18 reported fatalities, total at 31,044

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 18): 18 reported fatalities, total at 31,044

To date, 730 deaths have been reported this month.
Floods: Three evacuation centres activated in Klang

Floods: Three evacuation centres activated in Klang

Several areas in the district inundated following heavy rain yesterday.