Archive - 20 December 2021

Storms expected in northern Peninsular states from tomorrow

Storms expected in northern Peninsular states from tomorrow

Members of the public are urged to be on alert.
Selangor floods claim eight lives so far - Police

Selangor floods claim eight lives so far - Police

The body of the first man was found on Saturday.
PM announces more aid for flood victims

PM announces more aid for flood victims

Efforts to drain floodwaters are also intensified.

NGO, Individuals advised not to conduct night rescue

NGO, Individuals advised not to conduct night rescue

Taman Sri Muda is now under one metre of floodwaters.
Perak state assembly appoints Iskandar Dzulkarnain, Shamsuddin as senators

Perak state assembly appoints Iskandar Dzulkarnain, Shamsuddin as senators

They replace two senators whose term ended last Aug 12.
Free replacement of personal documents for flood victims

Free replacement of personal documents for flood victims

He describes the extent of the floods this time as unprecedented.
No plan to change maximum retail price of Covid-19 self-test kit -Nanta

No plan to change maximum retail price of Covid-19 self-test kit -Nanta

Some retailers are already selling below the RM19.90 ceiling.
Floods: Over, 61,000 people evacuated in Selangor, Pahang

Floods: Over, 61,000 people evacuated in Selangor, Pahang

Perak and Negeri Sembilan record an increase in evacuees.
48 hours of hunger and desperation drive Sri Muda folks to the limit

48 hours of hunger and desperation drive Sri Muda folks to the limit

Some resort to breaking into a supermarket for basic supplies and food.

Govt targets 60pct RFID usage by end 2022

Govt targets 60pct RFID usage by end 2022

PARLIAMENT | Touch 'n Go and SmartTag cards may be stopped by end of 2023.
Home Ministry to issue registration letter to Muda as political party

Home Ministry to issue registration letter to Muda as political party

The decision was made after discussions with the Prime Minister.

22-month Harapan rule a dead knot for Sarawak DAP in polls

22-month Harapan rule a dead knot for Sarawak DAP in polls

Failure to reach consensus among the opposition has benefited the ruling coalition.
Thailand reports first local Omicron case, eyes reinstating quarantine

Thailand reports first local Omicron case, eyes reinstating quarantine

Reverting to hotel quarantine is being considered for vaccinated visitors.

Sinopharm Covid-19 booster weaker against Omicron - study

Sinopharm Covid-19 booster weaker against Omicron - study

The lab study's implications on real-world protection are still unclear.

Klang Valley Flood Relief

Klang Valley Flood Relief

We need you to help with the flood rescue efforts

Covid-19 (Dec 20): 2,589 cases - lowest since May 3

Covid-19 (Dec 20): 2,589 cases - lowest since May 3

UPDATED 9.53PM | The many calamities over the weekend could have led to lower testing.

Ramasamy's 'apology' is half-hearted, insincere: Zakir Naik

Ramasamy's 'apology' is half-hearted, insincere: Zakir Naik

The Islamic preacher from India says this when testifying in his suit.

Nurul Izzah's five-month-old speech urging govt to plan for floods goes viral

Nurul Izzah's five-month-old speech urging govt to plan for floods goes viral

In July, MP wanted govt to factor monsoon season into NRC plans.

In flood aftermath, veteran scribe hits out at 'D Class' minister

In flood aftermath, veteran scribe hits out at 'D Class' minister

The minister has said Malaysia is not vulnerable to climate change.

Floods: Three men found drowned in Taman Sri Muda

Floods: Three men found drowned in Taman Sri Muda

Cops say the bodies were taken to Shah Alam Hospital.
Tabung Haji appoints Azman Mokhtar as chairperson

Tabung Haji appoints Azman Mokhtar as chairperson

He was the managing director of Khazanah Nasional Bhd.

Covid-19 cases expected to swell due to floods, Khairy warns

Covid-19 cases expected to swell due to floods, Khairy warns

Minister says 181 individuals in temporary shelters have tested positive.
China tennis star Peng denies she made sexual assault accusation

China tennis star Peng denies she made sexual assault accusation

Peng says a Weibo post she made last month was misunderstood.

LETTER | Forewarned but failed to prepare, again

LETTER | Forewarned but failed to prepare, again

An effective response to disasters is a critical role of authorities.
Act 342 amendments postponed again so consensus can be reached - KJ

Act 342 amendments postponed again so consensus can be reached - KJ

12.58PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Attention should be given to flood disaster.'

COMMENT | Hoisted by one's own petard

COMMENT | Hoisted by one's own petard

Having one's own words used against oneself is always ironic.

Support Local Environmental Journalism

Support Local Environmental Journalism

As the country’s only specialist environmental journalism outfit, Macaranga is expanding to cover more stories. Thus, they are running a campaign asking for contributions to keep going and growing in 2022.
PM's son-in-law denies using govt heli to escape flood, hits back at critics

PM's son-in-law denies using govt heli to escape flood, hits back at critics

'If you don't like me, just unfollow,' says Jovian Mandagie.
Industronics plans to acquire 10% of HK-based Bluemount Financial Group Limited

Industronics plans to acquire 10% of HK-based Bluemount Financial Group Limited

Bursa Malaysia Main Market listed company Industronics Berhad (“Industronics” or “Company” or “Group”) has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Bluemount Financial Group Limited (“BLUEMOUNT”).

Bangi MP shares pic of instant tan after helping in flood-stricken area

Bangi MP shares pic of instant tan after helping in flood-stricken area

This is in response to politicians' 'photo ops' claim.

COMMENT | Why too much politics is unhealthy

COMMENT | Why too much politics is unhealthy

Put boundaries around the time and emotional energy we devote to politics.
UM student union wants cooling-off period following floods

UM student union wants cooling-off period following floods

This is to allow those affected to deal with the disaster.

MP SPEAKS | Justice rushed is justice crushed

MP SPEAKS | Justice rushed is justice crushed

Parliament sits just to debate the Act 342 Amendment Bill.

Domestic violence against women 'almost satanic' - Pope Francis

Domestic violence against women 'almost satanic' - Pope Francis

Pope says taking advantage of the defenceless is 'humiliating'.

Islamic countries pledge fund to stave off Afghanistan 'chaos'

Islamic countries pledge fund to stave off Afghanistan 'chaos'

As a harsh winter sets in, millions of Afghans face hunger.

COMMENT | Most voting Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

COMMENT | Most voting Malaysians prefer autocracy to democracy

The same oppressive system is also beneficial to those exploiting it.

HB Global set-ups new subsidiary HBIT to deliver seamless Vertical Integration in the Entire Telco Value Chain

HB Global set-ups new subsidiary HBIT to deliver seamless Vertical Integration in the Entire Telco Value Chain

Main Market listed company HB Global Ltd (“HB Global” or “Group”) has set up a new subsidiary, HB Infrastructures & Technologies Sdn Bhd (“HBIT”) to deliver a seamless vertical integration in the entire telecommunication (“telco”) value chain.
MB: More boats to aid Taman Sri Muda, Bukit Kemuning flood victims

MB: More boats to aid Taman Sri Muda, Bukit Kemuning flood victims

Rescue process to evacuate stranded victims ongoing, says Amirudin.

Sabah DAP withdraws from signing MOU with state govt

Sabah DAP withdraws from signing MOU with state govt

Its secretary says MOU unnecessary as GRS already has majority.

Floods: 10 missing in Pahang, Selangor worst-hit state

Floods: 10 missing in Pahang, Selangor worst-hit state

The number of flood evacuees in seven states exceeded 41,000 yesterday.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 20): 19 reported fatalities, total at 31,092

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 20): 19 reported fatalities, total at 31,092

Four died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.

TNB shuts down 333 power substations in six states hit by floods

TNB shuts down 333 power substations in six states hit by floods

A total of 28,151 consumers in these states are affected.

YOURSAY | Why we're against the 'ridiculous' Act 342 fines

YOURSAY | Why we're against the 'ridiculous' Act 342 fines

'Many are crying foul over the special treatment given to some people.'

Sri Johor Flats fire: RM40,000 in savings go up in smoke - victim

Sri Johor Flats fire: RM40,000 in savings go up in smoke - victim

'Decision of keeping that much cash will haunt me forever.'

Selangor floods: Surprise or failure?

Selangor floods: Surprise or failure?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.