Archive - 22 December 2021

No one submitted motion to discuss flood situation - Azhar

No one submitted motion to discuss flood situation - Azhar

Speaker says the allegations against him were politically motivated.

Former sec-gen not satisfied with Zahid over contract extension

Former sec-gen not satisfied with Zahid over contract extension

Existing contract still a long way to end, witness tells court.
RON97 down one sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 down one sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 petrol will drop from RM3 to RM2.99 per litre.
COMMENT | Flood disaster: The rot worsens

COMMENT | Flood disaster: The rot worsens

May the almighty save our nation, our Malaysia.
Cops deployed to check vehicle thefts in flood-hit areas: Hamzah

Cops deployed to check vehicle thefts in flood-hit areas: Hamzah

Minister says police will mobilise their 'Pasukan Cantas'.

Orang Asli trapped by landslides: 'Too dangerous, we need supplies via heli'

Orang Asli trapped by landslides: 'Too dangerous, we need supplies via heli'

The only road leading to their village in Hulu Langat is destroyed.

Prosecutors seek life sentences in Dutch murder trial over flight MH17

Prosecutors seek life sentences in Dutch murder trial over flight MH17

They say the defendants helped supply a missile system.
Lawyers' group wants go to court to combat deforestation causing S'gor floods

Lawyers' group wants go to court to combat deforestation causing S'gor floods

The planned lawsuit aims to restore the lost balance of nature.

MOH expresses concern of possible rise in flood-related diseases

MOH expresses concern of possible rise in flood-related diseases

This is in addition to potential Covid-19 spread in flood relief centres.

Number of flood evacuees drops in Pahang, S'gor, Perak, Kelantan

Number of flood evacuees drops in Pahang, S'gor, Perak, Kelantan

Total of 63,649 people is at 413 flood relief centres in seven states.

COMMENT | Mahathir makes himself matter

COMMENT | Mahathir makes himself matter

The former PM is not going to go quietly into the night.

Cop accused of forced oral sex: Edict wants independent, transparent probe

Cop accused of forced oral sex: Edict wants independent, transparent probe

The group also wants IPCMC established without delay.

DAP Malacca asks CM to explain AJA reclamation project awards

DAP Malacca asks CM to explain AJA reclamation project awards

Reveal all details to the people, say an MP and two state reps.

Noh blames haphazard S'gor flood response on 'confused' MB

Noh blames haphazard S'gor flood response on 'confused' MB

The minister says he's still state NSC chief, MB heads disaster management.

Ex-religious affairs minister praises PJ gurdwara's  flood relief efforts

Ex-religious affairs minister praises PJ gurdwara's flood relief efforts

Zulkifli says the operations were very clean, efficient and professional.

Global Bersih: Postal votes for overseas voters still arriving too late

Global Bersih: Postal votes for overseas voters still arriving too late

Polls watchdog says EC has to resolve issue before GE15.

Almost 50pct of employers fail to comply with Act 446

Almost 50pct of employers fail to comply with Act 446

This is the law on the minimum standards of housing - Dy Minister.

November's CPI increases 3.3 pct y-o-y

November's CPI increases 3.3 pct y-o-y

Significant increase attributed to higher prices of raw materials for cooking.

Najib didn't reply via SMS over diversion of US$700m of 1MDB funds: Witness

Najib didn't reply via SMS over diversion of US$700m of 1MDB funds: Witness

The money was meant for joint venture between PSI and 1MDB, court heard.

COMMENT | Covid-Sense: An audit of the Malaysian Covid-19 response

COMMENT | Covid-Sense: An audit of the Malaysian Covid-19 response

It is time to look back and see how Malaysia did.

Power being restored to flood-affected areas in S'gor - minister

Power being restored to flood-affected areas in S'gor - minister

Takiyuddin says Taman Sri Muda still without power due to safety concerns.

VTL scheme with S'pore temporarily suspended

VTL scheme with S'pore temporarily suspended

This comes amid concerns over the spread of the Omicron virus.

Covid-19 (Dec 22): 3,519 cases, R-number at 0.90

Covid-19 (Dec 22): 3,519 cases, R-number at 0.90

UPDATED 7.11PM | No states had an R-number above 1.00, suggesting a decline in infections.

Lazada donates 30,000 units of flood relief aid and rallies support for flood victims through LazadaForGood

Lazada donates 30,000 units of flood relief aid and rallies support for flood victims through LazadaForGood

Standing in solidarity with the local community, Lazada Malaysia has donated nearly 30,000 units of flood relief supplies to 10 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) that are housing over 4,500 flood victims.
MP SPEAKS | If poverty is multidimensional, flood relief must be equally so

MP SPEAKS | If poverty is multidimensional, flood relief must be equally so

Recovery plans must be realistic to ensure wellbeing of the rakyat.

Eight data leak cases reported involving 67m personal records - minister

Eight data leak cases reported involving 67m personal records - minister

Breaches caused by system vulnerabilities and security violations.

MB: 'Jammed' sluice gate in Sri Muda resolved, flood to recede faster

MB: 'Jammed' sluice gate in Sri Muda resolved, flood to recede faster

This is after power is restored from a TNB generator.

Court denies bid to stay ruling on citizenship for overseas-born kids

Court denies bid to stay ruling on citizenship for overseas-born kids

UPDATED 2.09PM | This comes pending govt's appeal to overturn related High Court ruling.

Omicron forces new restrictions, global call for booster shot

Omicron forces new restrictions, global call for booster shot

UPDATED 2.13PM | Singapore has suspended quarantine-free travel under its vaccinated travel lane.

Proton to assist flood-affected customers

Proton to assist flood-affected customers

Discounts on labour and selected parts are being offered.

Harvard professor convicted by US jury of lying about China ties

Harvard professor convicted by US jury of lying about China ties

He was accused of participating in a Chinese drive to hire foreign researchers.

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Three senators sworn in today

Three senators sworn in today

UPDATED 1.27PM | The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dewan Negara.

Flood victim roasts minister after migrants, not govt came to the rescue

Flood victim roasts minister after migrants, not govt came to the rescue

Woman gave Noh Omar an earful during his visit to a shelter.

'I didn't destroy original 1MDB audit report as it contained material evidence'

'I didn't destroy original 1MDB audit report as it contained material evidence'

Former auditor-general Madinah testifies the report was marked '09'.

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

This is in case a new vaccine is needed.

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Wake up everyday to the mesmerising view of nature’s enclave and cityscape at Sunway d’hill Residences.

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Are you looking for a hassle-free living space after a long day? Sunway d’hill Residences is the right place for you!
2021-12-22

2021-12-22

Suspects 'fully responsible' for MH17 downing, Dutch prosecution says

Suspects 'fully responsible' for MH17 downing, Dutch prosecution says

The prosecution team is presenting their closing arguments.
Rising water levels reported in parts of Shah Alam

Rising water levels reported in parts of Shah Alam

The areas involved include TTDI Jaya and Section 13 stadium.

Israel set to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine to people over 60

Israel set to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine to people over 60

This comes over concern about the spread of the Omicron variant.

31 looters arrested in flood-hit Taman Sri Muda

31 looters arrested in flood-hit Taman Sri Muda

Police control posts have been set up in the area.
LETTER | Twin tragedies mark a depressing, fateful week

LETTER | Twin tragedies mark a depressing, fateful week

10 lives lost in USJ crash, and now we're facing the floods.

UN proposes to pay US$6 million to the Taliban for security

UN proposes to pay US$6 million to the Taliban for security

For the protection of the Taliban-run Interior Ministry personnel.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 22): 57 reported fatalities, total at 31,192

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 22): 57 reported fatalities, total at 31,192

Penang and Selangor recorded the highest number of new deaths.
Indonesian domestic worker to sue 'Tan Sri' for 12 years' unpaid wages

Indonesian domestic worker to sue 'Tan Sri' for 12 years' unpaid wages

Employer has filed a claim against her for failing to give 14-day termination notice.

YOURSAY | Is the high-speed rail worth building?

YOURSAY | Is the high-speed rail worth building?

‘Having everything above board seems to be alien to the govt.’
COMMENT | The floods tragedy that could have been mitigated

COMMENT | The floods tragedy that could have been mitigated

It is very evident: The situation was not properly handled by the government.

COMMENT | No excuse for poorly coordinated disaster management

COMMENT | No excuse for poorly coordinated disaster management

Slew of relief efforts is good, but that's the 'easiest' part of the ordeal.

Agong urges govt agencies to be more proactive in helping flood victims

Agong urges govt agencies to be more proactive in helping flood victims

King also reminds those at relief centres to comply with SOP.

Death toll in devastating floods rises to 27

Death toll in devastating floods rises to 27

It’s the highest death toll since the last major floods in 2014.
Mosti to activate 20 high-powered drones to monitor floods

Mosti to activate 20 high-powered drones to monitor floods

The drones will also deliver vital supplies to flood-hit areas.

TI-M: Conduct audit on 'unsatisfactory' scanner performance

TI-M: Conduct audit on 'unsatisfactory' scanner performance

Finance Ministry, Customs urged to do so to fix quality issue.

Reclamation project to generate billions, but endangered turtles to pay steep price

Reclamation project to generate billions, but endangered turtles to pay steep price

Report says nesting turtles may be halved due to project.

Covid-19: 86 more cases detected among flood victims - Health DG

Covid-19: 86 more cases detected among flood victims - Health DG

75 infections detected through screenings for admission to flood shelters.

Former Johor MB Osman Sapian dies

Former Johor MB Osman Sapian dies

Osman, 69, suffered a mild stroke in October this year.

Zuraida to move on from Bersatu?

Zuraida to move on from Bersatu?

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