Archive - 21 December 2021

'Jammed' sluice gate in Taman Sri Muda led to water receding slowly - exco

'Jammed' sluice gate in Taman Sri Muda led to water receding slowly - exco

Izham explains sluice was hit with debris, shaft became crooked.

Back home, Sri Muda residents question 'selective rescue'

Back home, Sri Muda residents question 'selective rescue'

Residents claim political considerations in play on who got rescued by boat.

Respite as another tropical depression dissipates

Respite as another tropical depression dissipates

MetMalaysia ends rain warnings for the northern peninsula.
Malacca reclamation project: No conflict of interest, claims Umno man

Malacca reclamation project: No conflict of interest, claims Umno man

Ghazale says he was not involved in land, economic planning while in office.

Anwar wants RCI after flood exposes lapses in disaster preparedness

Anwar wants RCI after flood exposes lapses in disaster preparedness

He also calls for a parliamentary committee to work on improvements.

Amirudin to resume S'gor NSC chair post tomorrow

Amirudin to resume S'gor NSC chair post tomorrow

Syahredzan Johan reveals MB initially lost the position to Noh Omar.

EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for Covid-19 travel pass

EU sets binding 9-month validity of vaccinations for Covid-19 travel pass

New rules will be binding on 27 EU states from Feb 1.

PM admits weaknesses in flood management, says it's joint responsibility

PM admits weaknesses in flood management, says it's joint responsibility

He says state and district authorities also play important roles.

17 bodies found in Selangor so far, says MB

17 bodies found in Selangor so far, says MB

Amirudin also announces aid for families of flood victims.

Kit Siang: DAP-PSB could have won more seats as allies

Kit Siang: DAP-PSB could have won more seats as allies

In some contests, their combined votes exceeded that of GPS.

Insurers ready to help flood victims expedite claim - PIAM

Insurers ready to help flood victims expedite claim - PIAM

General association is removing some claims requirements.

Flood relief: Many volunteers, little coordination

Flood relief: Many volunteers, little coordination

This has resulted in rescue work being duplicated.

Bentong chalet tragedy: Woman's body found, two more still missing

Bentong chalet tragedy: Woman's body found, two more still missing

Over 30 people were caught in a mudslide on Saturday.
World Bank urges M’sia to continue income relief measures for another 6 months

World Bank urges M’sia to continue income relief measures for another 6 months

This provides support until economic growth and job creation resumes.

Mahathir to be discharged from hospital within days

Mahathir to be discharged from hospital within days

He was admitted for a full medical checkup and observation.
Over 50k members from NGO linked to Zuraida join new party

Over 50k members from NGO linked to Zuraida join new party

UPDATED 5.27PM | Speculation is rife that Zuraida herself will join PBM.

Liow thanks ECRL contractor for helping flood clean-up

Liow thanks ECRL contractor for helping flood clean-up

CCCC uses their assets along the Karak highway.

After breakthrough at S'wak polls, PSB positions itself as govt-in-waiting

After breakthrough at S'wak polls, PSB positions itself as govt-in-waiting

SARAWAK POLLS | PSB is now the biggest opposition party in the state.

Pursue Greater Business Outcomes with Better Data Driven Decisions

Pursue Greater Business Outcomes with Better Data Driven Decisions

Data Driven Enterprise Programme aims to guide SMEs and business owners on how to pursue greater business outcomes.

My comparative faith speeches don’t belittle non-Islamic religions: Zakir Naik

My comparative faith speeches don’t belittle non-Islamic religions: Zakir Naik

He says his lectures seek to spread the message of peace.
Analysis: Labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model

Analysis: Labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model

Govt, companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse.
Singapore finds suspected Omicron Covid-19 cluster in gym

Singapore finds suspected Omicron Covid-19 cluster in gym

Singapore has reported 71 confirmed Omicron cases.
Shah Alam Indahria Apartment deemed unsafe after floods, residents evacuated

Shah Alam Indahria Apartment deemed unsafe after floods, residents evacuated

This is due to concerns over the building’s structural integrity.

Covid-19 (Dec 21): 3,140 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 21): 3,140 cases

UPDATED 8.07PM | Yesterday saw Selangor reporting the lowest number of new cases since February.

Single mother fined RM10,000 for insulting Agong, former PM

Single mother fined RM10,000 for insulting Agong, former PM

The offensive statements were made through her blog.

Mydin Mart looted in Sri Muda, but boss Ameer is forgiving

Mydin Mart looted in Sri Muda, but boss Ameer is forgiving

He understands that flood victims were desperate for supplies.

Aziz Kaprawi recovering, 'induced coma' plan cancelled

Aziz Kaprawi recovering, 'induced coma' plan cancelled

Former Sri Gading MP and wife have been tested positive for Covid-19.

COMMENT | We asked for boats, instead we got showboats

COMMENT | We asked for boats, instead we got showboats

Government more interested in looking good rather than helping out.

Don't politicise flood disaster, says Dr M

Don't politicise flood disaster, says Dr M

Give aid irrespective of backgrounds, adds the ex-PM.

Sahabat Alam urges reset as 'extreme weather' becomes more frequent

Sahabat Alam urges reset as 'extreme weather' becomes more frequent

'We're not moving fast enough despite having plans since the 11MP.'
Malaysia has great potential in building our own spacetech ecosystem

Malaysia has great potential in building our own spacetech ecosystem

PIKOM Chairman Dr Sean Seah sees potential for Malaysia to have its SpaceTech Ecosystem, envisioning it to be the first for the ASEAN region.
PM announces the allocations and funds to help flood victims

PM announces the allocations and funds to help flood victims

All instructions and actions related to flood disasters will be coordinated by MKN.

Cleaning up after the floods in Hulu Langat

Cleaning up after the floods in Hulu Langat

KINILENS | Residents of Kampung Sri Nanding clean up their homes.

Aziz Kaprawi expected to be put in medically-induced coma due to Covid-19

Aziz Kaprawi expected to be put in medically-induced coma due to Covid-19

His brother says he has lung damage and unstable oxygen levels.

Charity Learning Festival 2.0 (CLF 2.0) “Empowering yourself, empowering others”

Charity Learning Festival 2.0 (CLF 2.0) “Empowering yourself, empowering others”

How can we provide education, skills and jobs for 1 billion people by 2030? According to the World Economic Forum, reskilling and upskilling are highly demanded and is the ongoing trend for the world’s development.
Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 after Abu Dhabi comeback

Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 after Abu Dhabi comeback

He met former Spanish king Juan Carlos, who tested negative for Covid.
GPS blasts fake account using coalition logo to spread inflammatory remarks

GPS blasts fake account using coalition logo to spread inflammatory remarks

The comments touch on Islam and the Malay race.

COMMENT | ‘Tis the season to wish one another Happy Holidays. Or is it?

COMMENT | ‘Tis the season to wish one another Happy Holidays. Or is it?

We have had our share of colossal disappointments in 2021.
COMMENT | Poor rescue effort - willful ignorance or deliberate neglect?

COMMENT | Poor rescue effort - willful ignorance or deliberate neglect?

Did politics cause govt’s slow flood rescues?
DBKL's water assets mobilised to Taman Sri Muda – Shahidan

DBKL's water assets mobilised to Taman Sri Muda – Shahidan

Ten boats have been mobilised to the area.
LETTER | Millions down the river isn’t the solution

LETTER | Millions down the river isn’t the solution

The floods need to be a final wake up call to all Malaysians.
Philippines grapples with typhoon aftermath as death toll tops 300

Philippines grapples with typhoon aftermath as death toll tops 300

The number of storm-related deaths climbs as rescue efforts continue.
Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's Covid strategy

Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's Covid strategy

In needs to push for more testing, masking and vaccine equity.
Floods: 14 deaths recorded nationwide

Floods: 14 deaths recorded nationwide

Then, joy for flood victims after no heavy rain for 24 hours.

YOURSAY | No where near '90pct score' for ministers in flood disaster

YOURSAY | No where near '90pct score' for ministers in flood disaster

The govt has been caught off guard by the devastating floods.
LETTER | Govt obligated to raise minimum marriage age for Muslim girls

LETTER | Govt obligated to raise minimum marriage age for Muslim girls

Term 'children' is clearly defined in the Age of Majority Act 1971.

Moderna says booster dose of vaccine appears protective against Omicron

Moderna says booster dose of vaccine appears protective against Omicron

It still plans an Omicron-specific vaccine for next year.

US Customs bans fifth Malaysian glove maker over alleged forced labour

US Customs bans fifth Malaysian glove maker over alleged forced labour

It is the sixth ban in 18 months on a Malaysian company.
WHO sounds warning over fast-spreading Omicron

WHO sounds warning over fast-spreading Omicron

Healthcare systems are under strain as case numbers rise.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 21): 43 reported fatalities, total at 31,135

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 21): 43 reported fatalities, total at 31,135

To date, 821 deaths have been reported this month.
Top News and 2021 Newsmaker - you decide

Top News and 2021 Newsmaker - you decide

What are the major news and who are the key newsmakers?

Malacca Umno duo linked to reclamation project

Malacca Umno duo linked to reclamation project

This raises the question of possible conflict of interest.

Thinking only of death while trapped for hours in flood - victim

Thinking only of death while trapped for hours in flood - victim

She describes the flood incident as the worst she ever experienced.
Desperate stories from flood victims

Desperate stories from flood victims

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.