Archive - 24 December 2021

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

The Malaysiakini team wishes all our readers Merry Christmas.
Environment minister says people don’t heed weather warnings - report

Environment minister says people don’t heed weather warnings - report

But records show very little warning was given.

'They only checked in and waved hands' - victims slam Pahang flood response

'They only checked in and waved hands' - victims slam Pahang flood response

Some victims say there are more volunteers than govt help.

RM1 million aid for flood victims from Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation

RM1 million aid for flood victims from Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation

Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (Yeo’s), one of the leading Food and beverage companies, in partnership with the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, is extending aid worth RM 1 million to families affected by the flood to restore their homes and lives.
Special task force studying Thomas' allegations holds first meeting

Special task force studying Thomas' allegations holds first meeting

Task force to investigate allegations from ex-AG's book.

Govt doubles flood death compensation to RM10,000

Govt doubles flood death compensation to RM10,000

UPDATED 6.02PM | This is in addition to any contributions given by state governments.

Floods: Ministers' holiday cancelled, PM tells those overseas to come back

Floods: Ministers' holiday cancelled, PM tells those overseas to come back

UPDATED 7.25PM | 'Return immediately and be with the people who are facing hardship.'

Floods: NGOs, volunteers need to coordinate with Selangor govt

Floods: NGOs, volunteers need to coordinate with Selangor govt

This will help mobilise help for areas needing assistance, says MB.

King orders probe into Kampung Sungai Penchala’s landslide

King orders probe into Kampung Sungai Penchala’s landslide

His Majesty spends an hour with the victims at the temporary relief centre.

'Twitter policy is always to err on the side of freedom of expression'

'Twitter policy is always to err on the side of freedom of expression'

Declares a spokesperson for the microblogging and social networking site.

No immunity for regional arbitration directors before Sundra: Ex-AG

No immunity for regional arbitration directors before Sundra: Ex-AG

The Federal Court has ruled that Sundra is entitled to immunity from prosecution.
I sleep with Najib, don’t need others if I really wanted bribes: Rosmah

I sleep with Najib, don’t need others if I really wanted bribes: Rosmah

Her former aide has testified that he collected the bribes for her.
Omicron: Possible local transmission in Sarawak

Omicron: Possible local transmission in Sarawak

One of the four cases has no recent history of travel.

Klang MP: RM1,000 aid is chicken feed to flood victims who lost everything

Klang MP: RM1,000 aid is chicken feed to flood victims who lost everything

Social media is also rife with calls for the cash aid amount to be increased.

Floods claim 41 lives, eight people still missing - IGP

Floods claim 41 lives, eight people still missing - IGP

Selangor recorded the highest number of deaths - totalling 25.

School reopening postponed to Jan 9 and 10

School reopening postponed to Jan 9 and 10

This is because many are affected by floods, says education minister.

Govt servants did not perceive Rosmah as overbearing: Ex-public servant

Govt servants did not perceive Rosmah as overbearing: Ex-public servant

Prosecution claims this nature allowed her to exercise considerable influence.
Covid-19 (Dec 24): 3,528 cases

Covid-19 (Dec 24): 3,528 cases

UPDATED 7.12PM | R-number nationwide is still below 1.00

COMMENT | Nadma's Abdul Latiff: Arrogant, incompetent and unapologetic

COMMENT | Nadma's Abdul Latiff: Arrogant, incompetent and unapologetic

Are we supposed to be impressed with his long tenure as MP?
Harapan loses shine after state polls, risks becoming 'third force'

Harapan loses shine after state polls, risks becoming 'third force'

Analysts say Harapan needs to change its method of approaching voters.

Experts: Biden's Omicron measures too little, too late for fast-moving virus

Experts: Biden's Omicron measures too little, too late for fast-moving virus

US testing is behind the curve due to various reasons.
MP questions discrepancy between PM, Nadma on flood cash aid frequency

MP questions discrepancy between PM, Nadma on flood cash aid frequency

PM says aid for every flood event, but Nadma says it's once per 'season'.

Bukit Tadom Orang Asli turn to NGO, Jakoa after Welfare Dept snub

Bukit Tadom Orang Asli turn to NGO, Jakoa after Welfare Dept snub

This is because they refused to move to a PPS.

Floods: Number of victims drops in four states, but goes up in Negeri Sembilan

Floods: Number of victims drops in four states, but goes up in Negeri Sembilan

Several flood-hit districts are now moving into post-flood phase.
Japan will not send govt delegation to Beijing Olympics

Japan will not send govt delegation to Beijing Olympics

Move stops short of joining US-led diplomatic boycott.

Rain, thunderstorms expected in several states on Christmas

Rain, thunderstorms expected in several states on Christmas

It will be a wet Christmas says MetMalaysia.

Untrue that I was first PM wife to use 'First Lady of Malaysia' title - Rosmah

Untrue that I was first PM wife to use 'First Lady of Malaysia' title - Rosmah

She says several wives of previous PMs used the title.

Car wash owners join call for migrant workers

Car wash owners join call for migrant workers

Business owners say limited interest from local workers.

PKR calls for special Parliament sitting to address causes of floods

PKR calls for special Parliament sitting to address causes of floods

Saifuddin notes that poor coordination has led to poor disaster response.
Trapped 'furkids' in flood-ravaged Taman Sri Muda not forgotten

Trapped 'furkids' in flood-ravaged Taman Sri Muda not forgotten

Owners and others are all involved in rescuing them.

Orang Asli group narrowly escapes flood, still living in tents days later

Orang Asli group narrowly escapes flood, still living in tents days later

They are in a precarious situation if another storm hits.
Water supply restored in 21 areas in Hulu Langat

Water supply restored in 21 areas in Hulu Langat

Air Selangor said alternative assistance will continue to be mobilised.
Two more Tiananmen monuments removed from Hong Kong university campuses

Two more Tiananmen monuments removed from Hong Kong university campuses

UPDATED 7.47PM | Earlier this week, University of Hong Kong removed 'Pillar of Shame' statue.

LETTER | Bank Negara should intervene more

LETTER | Bank Negara should intervene more

The pandemic and recent floods has impacted a lot of lives.

ADUN SPEAKS | Is there a functioning govt in the country?

ADUN SPEAKS | Is there a functioning govt in the country?

Agencies entrusted with the responsibility are puzzled about their actual role.

97.5 pct of M'sia's adult population fully vaccinated

97.5 pct of M'sia's adult population fully vaccinated

87.1 pct of adolescents aged between 12 and 17 also completed vaccination.

The number of flood victims rises in Kelantan, drops in other states

The number of flood victims rises in Kelantan, drops in other states

However, no major river in Kelantan is at a dangerous level.

Australia to shorten booster intervals as cases hit record highs

Australia to shorten booster intervals as cases hit record highs

The number of people admitted in hospitals is rising steadily.
Environmental groups: Floods show need for climate action

Environmental groups: Floods show need for climate action

Climate Emergency Coalition calls for action on climate impact.

CanSinoBIO's vaccine 57.5% effective against Covid in Phase III trial

CanSinoBIO's vaccine 57.5% effective against Covid in Phase III trial

The study did not look at how effective it is against recent variants.
Buck up instead of silencing flood critics, Syahredzan tells govt

Buck up instead of silencing flood critics, Syahredzan tells govt

It should instead buck up on handling the people’s problems.

COMMENT | Another calamity, where’s disaster management law?

COMMENT | Another calamity, where’s disaster management law?

With no legal framework, no wonder govt response was chaotic.

YOURSAY | Malacca reclamation project’s link to Umno 'same old, same old'

YOURSAY | Malacca reclamation project’s link to Umno 'same old, same old'

‘It’s in the party’s culture to award projects to cronies.’
Sinovac booster weaker against Omicron - HK study

Sinovac booster weaker against Omicron - HK study

Analysis reveals Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine more effective.

Minister hits back at high heels critics, 'do not donate here' campaign

Minister hits back at high heels critics, 'do not donate here' campaign

Campaign inappropriate as we deal with the flood disaster, says Rina.

PSM: Ensure employers don't pressure workers affected by flood

PSM: Ensure employers don't pressure workers affected by flood

Workers being threatened with pay cuts and firing, says Sivaranjani.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 24): 44 reported fatalities, total at 31,265

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 24): 44 reported fatalities, total at 31,265

To date, 952 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
NSC chair blame-game: Focus on flood victims first, says Gobind

NSC chair blame-game: Focus on flood victims first, says Gobind

Minister and Selangor MB in tussle over who is more responsible.

Flood victims resort to paying for waste disposal, lack clean water

Flood victims resort to paying for waste disposal, lack clean water

Villagers clean without help from Bentong Municipal Council.

Rosmah rubbishes Najib dress-down clip

Rosmah rubbishes Najib dress-down clip

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