Archive - 28 December 2021

Escaped detainee 'Long Tiger' recaptured in Kedah

Escaped detainee 'Long Tiger' recaptured in Kedah

The Rohingya man was arrested at around 3pm today.

Muda's flood relief effort hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Muda's flood relief effort hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Four of its volunteers have tested positive for Covid-19.

Orang Asli villagers want reinforced concrete bridge after being cut off

Orang Asli villagers want reinforced concrete bridge after being cut off

They are now using a makeshift raft to cross the river.

Continuous rain warning for Sabah, K'tan, T'ganu, Pahang and Johor

Continuous rain warning for Sabah, K'tan, T'ganu, Pahang and Johor

MetMalaysia has issued a yellow alert for these states.

Activist slams KL library for barring two refugee students

Activist slams KL library for barring two refugee students

Yayasan Chow Kit founder says the children just wanted to read there.

Ministry mulls taking action against 1.4pct who broke home quarantine

Ministry mulls taking action against 1.4pct who broke home quarantine

Some under HSO checked into premises via MySejahtera.

MACC panel: Gomez didn't mention agency chief's alleged misconduct

MACC panel: Gomez didn't mention agency chief's alleged misconduct

It says Gomez only emailed to ask for meeting on restoring MACC's image.

MOH encourages daily Covid-19 self-test for returning travellers

MOH encourages daily Covid-19 self-test for returning travellers

This is especially for those coming back from umrah pilgrimage.

UAE approves Sinopharm's protein-based vaccine

UAE approves Sinopharm's protein-based vaccine

The vaccine will be produced and distributed by a joint venture.
South Africa study suggests Omicron enhances immunity to Delta

South Africa study suggests Omicron enhances immunity to Delta

Research shows Omicron infection boosts immunity to the Delta variant.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca booster intervals shortened to 3 months

Pfizer, AstraZeneca booster intervals shortened to 3 months

UPDATED 7.40PM | Health Ministry also unveils findings of booster rollout in S'wak.

Malacca CM downplays Umno leaders' involvement in reclamation project

Malacca CM downplays Umno leaders' involvement in reclamation project

Sulaiman says state govt will work with authorities if problems arise.

Pejuang calls for MACC chief to be put on garden leave

Pejuang calls for MACC chief to be put on garden leave

Until the allegation Azam owns a public company stake is probed, it says.

RM34m in flood aid disbursed as of yesterday - PM

RM34m in flood aid disbursed as of yesterday - PM

The aid had been distributed to 34,000 heads of household.

F-Secure’s all-in-one cybersecurity Elements platform gaining traction in Malaysia

F-Secure’s all-in-one cybersecurity Elements platform gaining traction in Malaysia

F-Secure Corporation’s Regional Director (Asia-Pacific) Yong Meng Hong (pic above) recently shared that the company's Elements platform has been gaining momentum among Malaysia’s enterprise community.

Serba Dinamik, officers charged with submitting false statement to Bursa

Serba Dinamik, officers charged with submitting false statement to Bursa

They plead not guilty in two separate Sessions Courts in KL.
Perlis mufti: Ministers should stick to their jobs, not be joke fodder

Perlis mufti: Ministers should stick to their jobs, not be joke fodder

People, don't ask ministers to do others' work - it'll only encourage 'performances'.

LETTER | Waiting for Godot

LETTER | Waiting for Godot

Malaysians jumped to aid one another amid floods instead of waiting.

Covid-19 (Dec 28): 2,897 cases, new infections below 3k for third day

Covid-19 (Dec 28): 2,897 cases, new infections below 3k for third day

UPDATED 9.29PM | National R-number at 0.93 as of yesterday.

Yeoh wants MACC probe into plan to develop KL retention ponds

Yeoh wants MACC probe into plan to develop KL retention ponds

This comes after record floods in the Klang Valley.

Selangor ban on politicians teaching Islam to kick in on Dec 31

Selangor ban on politicians teaching Islam to kick in on Dec 31

This is in line with the Selangor sultan's decree.
Petronas: Covid-19 variants to keep oil demand uncertain

Petronas: Covid-19 variants to keep oil demand uncertain

The industry is optimistic about economic recovery but remains cautious.

Cancelled Canal City project resurfaces after Selangor floods

Cancelled Canal City project resurfaces after Selangor floods

Najib moots revisit if the project can mitigate future floods.

Peter Anthony quits Warisan, to form new party aligned to GRS-led Sabah govt

Peter Anthony quits Warisan, to form new party aligned to GRS-led Sabah govt

UPDATED 2.30PM | He is joined by Limbahau state rep Juil Nuatim.

Hong Kong Apple Daily founder and staff face new sedition charge

Hong Kong Apple Daily founder and staff face new sedition charge

Tycoon Jimmy Lai already faces two other national security charges.

Cops probing celebrity wedding in violation of SOPs

Cops probing celebrity wedding in violation of SOPs

Attendees allegedly did not wear masks or maintain physical distance.

PM must act on MACC chief's share ownership allegations - Kit Siang

PM must act on MACC chief's share ownership allegations - Kit Siang

Azam Baki allegedly owns almost two million shares in public listed company.

LETTER | Let army, navy and air force handle calamities in future

LETTER | Let army, navy and air force handle calamities in future

For now, those responsible must be held accountable.

WCEF: Najib brushes off tycoon's embarrassment, points at Dr M links

WCEF: Najib brushes off tycoon's embarrassment, points at Dr M links

He furnishes records showing Mahathir and Lee Kim Yew were business partners.

Sabah ban on timber export, imposed in 2018, to be lifted

Sabah ban on timber export, imposed in 2018, to be lifted

The ban was to ensure sufficient supply for its domestic industry.

South Korea authorises emergency use of Pfizer's oral coronavirus treatment

South Korea authorises emergency use of Pfizer's oral coronavirus treatment

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-SOUTHKOREA-PFIZER-INT:South Korea authorises emergency use of Pfizer's oral coronavirus treatment
YOURSAY | Chirping over Rina’s bird poop clean-up

YOURSAY | Chirping over Rina’s bird poop clean-up

‘Stop thinking of how to appear like a hero in the midst of our suffering.’
Second wave of floods: Women’s Ministry seeks RM33m to aid victims

Second wave of floods: Women’s Ministry seeks RM33m to aid victims

Essential items at storage depots are running low, says Siti Zailah.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 28): 35 reported fatalities, total at 31,369

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 28): 35 reported fatalities, total at 31,369

To date, 1,056 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
How companies and employees can avoid a burnout crisis

How companies and employees can avoid a burnout crisis

Fostering cultures of overwork can make things worse.
Water surge incident caused floods in Hulu Langat - S'gor MB

Water surge incident caused floods in Hulu Langat - S'gor MB

Piles of rubbish and timber were also flushed down.

Israeli hospital launches first test of second Covid-19 booster

Israeli hospital launches first test of second Covid-19 booster

Hospital admissions are climbing as Omicron spreads.
Damage control for ministers

Damage control for ministers

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