Archive - 11 February 2022

Public hails end of temperature checks

Public hails end of temperature checks

Once ubiquitous 'beep' will be no more.
ILO wants changes to 'discriminating' Xinjiang labour policies

ILO wants changes to 'discriminating' Xinjiang labour policies

Allegations include forced and prison labour.
PM reiterates govt's 'no MCO, no emergency' stand

PM reiterates govt's 'no MCO, no emergency' stand

'Learn to live with Covid.'
Cabinet yet to discuss proposal to reopen int'l borders - PM

Cabinet yet to discuss proposal to reopen int'l borders - PM

Health Ministry to give feedback on proposal, says Ismail Sabri.

Cautious about move to endemic Covid phase - KJ

Cautious about move to endemic Covid phase - KJ

Ensure cases, especially hospitalisations, don't surge.
Sabah, S'wak amendments now in force - minister

Sabah, S'wak amendments now in force - minister

'Huge impact of constitutional amendments.'
Snake on a plane: AirAsia flight diverted

Snake on a plane: AirAsia flight diverted

Flight from KL to Tawau diverted to Kuching.
Don't jump the gun on special card for foreigners - Sabah CM

Don't jump the gun on special card for foreigners - Sabah CM

We need to establish database of foreign workers - Hajiji.

Johor polls: EC to announce SOPs before nomination

Johor polls: EC to announce SOPs before nomination

SOP announcement after approval from Health Ministry, NSC.
Johor polls: PAS, Bersatu aim for over 40 seats - Tuan Ibrahim

Johor polls: PAS, Bersatu aim for over 40 seats - Tuan Ibrahim

Overall, PN expects to contest all 56 seats.
Australia thwarts Chinese plot to fund election candidates - media

Australia thwarts Chinese plot to fund election candidates - media

It was arranged by an unnamed businessman with strong Chinese connections.
MACC risks contempt of court with report against whistleblower - lawyer

MACC risks contempt of court with report against whistleblower - lawyer

'Let judicial process take its course' - Manjeet.
Outgoing Skudai rep staying put in DAP

Outgoing Skudai rep staying put in DAP

Tan loyal to party despite being dropped as a candidate.
Guan Eng looks for 'missing' Ismail Sabri as Omicron sweeps nation

Guan Eng looks for 'missing' Ismail Sabri as Omicron sweeps nation

UPDATED 9.40PM | Pandemic committee last met in November.
VS Industry hires PwC Consulting to review labour practices

VS Industry hires PwC Consulting to review labour practices

The review is based on 11 indicators of forced labour set by ILO. 
Myanmar army defector recounts heavy losses inflicted by Chin rebels

Myanmar army defector recounts heavy losses inflicted by Chin rebels

Analysts say resistance against military regime has grown significantly.
International bookings to Southeast Asia rising as borders open -Skyscanner

International bookings to Southeast Asia rising as borders open -Skyscanner

Some countries are reopening to vaccinated travellers.
Minister rebuffs MB candidate speculation, to sit out Johor polls

Minister rebuffs MB candidate speculation, to sit out Johor polls

Abdul Latiff wants to focus on MP and minister jobs.
Australians told to get Covid boosters to be considered fully vaccinated

Australians told to get Covid boosters to be considered fully vaccinated

Foreign travellers however only need two shots to enter country.
Capital A eyes separate listing of aviation business

Capital A eyes separate listing of aviation business

Capital A is the owner of AirAsia.

Malaysian economy swings back to growth but pandemic risks remain

Malaysian economy swings back to growth but pandemic risks remain

The current monetary policy stance was considered appropriate.
Court postpones Najib, son's hearing as IRB rep gets Covid

Court postpones Najib, son's hearing as IRB rep gets Covid

Federal Court sets new hearing date of May 10.
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address social media addiction

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address social media addiction

Last year, whistleblower Frances Haugen revealed documents showing Instagram harmful to teens.

Zii Jia resolves to train in Dubai

Zii Jia resolves to train in Dubai

He will announce his team and sponsor later. 
Hadi: Anti-Taliban sentiments rooted in Islamophobia

Hadi: Anti-Taliban sentiments rooted in Islamophobia

Many swayed by anti-Islam media portraying Taliban as extremists.

Man's 14-year jail sentence for causing death over bad durian upheld

Man's 14-year jail sentence for causing death over bad durian upheld

Court rejects prosecution's wish to have culpable homicide charge changed to murder.
Reopening ASEAN Region to Tourism

Reopening ASEAN Region to Tourism

ASEAN countries have taken the endemic approach of learning to live with the COVID virus.

Najib is the real traitor, not me: Muhyiddin

Najib is the real traitor, not me: Muhyiddin

He also criticises Umno leaders whom he branded as the 'court cluster'. 
Malaysian labour agencies back Bangladesh's 'end syndicates' call

Malaysian labour agencies back Bangladesh's 'end syndicates' call

Groups say 2016 mistake should not be repeated.
Covid-19 (Feb 11): Daily cases breach 20,000 mark

Covid-19 (Feb 11): Daily cases breach 20,000 mark

UPDATED 10.09PM | Hospitalisations in Sabah up 161pct.
BNM to action if CIMB’s processing error breaches legal requirements

BNM to action if CIMB’s processing error breaches legal requirements

'We are looking into specific circumstances surrounding this incident.'
GDP grew 3.1pct in 2021, backed by Q4 rebound

GDP grew 3.1pct in 2021, backed by Q4 rebound

Rebound pushed by manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors.
Anti-defection law to lock down MPs but not parties?

Anti-defection law to lock down MPs but not parties?

Proposed law unlikely to prevent political parties from switching allegiance.
PBM seeks partner on same wavelength

PBM seeks partner on same wavelength

They must subscribe to its six pillars.
Less than 50pct of Malays have taken booster shots

Less than 50pct of Malays have taken booster shots

KJ says outreach efforts to the community must improve.
Dian welcomes scrutiny over role in Muda

Dian welcomes scrutiny over role in Muda

She points out that she has more to lose than gain.

Suaram: Inquest needed on deaths in custody

Suaram: Inquest needed on deaths in custody

Custodial deaths continues to plague the police force.
LETTER | What's going on with M'sia's Covid-19 booster shots?

LETTER | What's going on with M'sia's Covid-19 booster shots?

WHO says introducing booster doses should be firmly evidence-driven.

Inflation to remain moderate in 2022 – BNM

Inflation to remain moderate in 2022 – BNM

Highly unlikely that the 1974-style stagflation would occur. 
Khairuddin dropped as PAS syura council secretary – Hadi

Khairuddin dropped as PAS syura council secretary – Hadi

Khairuddin was removed as PAS central committee member last month. 
BornOil associated company Verde Resources to kickstart carbon farming with biochar In Missouri

BornOil associated company Verde Resources to kickstart carbon farming with biochar In Missouri

Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) Verde Resources wholly owned subsidiary, Verde Renewables, has signed a lease-to-purchase agreement for a 24-acre property in La Belle, creating more than 30 new jobs in rural Missouri, United States. Verde Resources is an associated company of Malaysian-listed Borneo Oil Berhad (BornOil).
Muda urges Pahang govt not to sue environmentalist

Muda urges Pahang govt not to sue environmentalist

Party wants state govt to instead address logging issues raised by activist. 
Cut the rhetoric, focus on meaningful ideas, Rafizi advises youth politicians

Cut the rhetoric, focus on meaningful ideas, Rafizi advises youth politicians

'Focus on ideas that can bring long-term benefits to the people.'
1MDB, Najib agree to temporary hold on US$8b lawsuit

1MDB, Najib agree to temporary hold on US$8b lawsuit

The case to proceed after former PM's corruption trial.

US approves US$13.9b potential sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia

US approves US$13.9b potential sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia

The country has been seeking to overhaul its ageing air fleet.
PBM sec-gen eyes KL seat for GE15

PBM sec-gen eyes KL seat for GE15

Nor Hizwan says party capable in challenging Harapan strongholds.
New MyTravelPass entries not in line with M'sia-Indonesia MOU: Envoy

New MyTravelPass entries not in line with M'sia-Indonesia MOU: Envoy

UPDATED 1.38PM | Hermono says move is against OCS entry under MOU talks.
Sunway and SDSN Malaysia provide funding worth RM100,000 for sustainable solutions

Sunway and SDSN Malaysia provide funding worth RM100,000 for sustainable solutions

Sunway will fund shortlisted solutions with RM10,000 each to scale its impact. The best solution initiative will be awarded a further RM10,000.

UK's Prince Charles contracts Covid-19 again, met Queen Elizabeth recently

UK's Prince Charles contracts Covid-19 again, met Queen Elizabeth recently

A palace official says the queen is not symptomatic.
Parents should worry about effects of Covid-19, not vaccine, on their children

Parents should worry about effects of Covid-19, not vaccine, on their children

Many parents are still reluctant to register their young children.
COMMENT | Is Dian Lee another poor, little rich girl?

COMMENT | Is Dian Lee another poor, little rich girl?

Much needs to be done if she wishes to prove herself.
Pejuang looks to the past for its lonely 'mission impossible'

Pejuang looks to the past for its lonely 'mission impossible'

It aims to contest 42 seats in the Johor state election.

Reopening borders: Experts caution against 'European way'

Reopening borders: Experts caution against 'European way'

They say proposal by National Recovery Council may worsen pandemic.
Russia and Ukraine say Berlin talks fail to yield breakthrough

Russia and Ukraine say Berlin talks fail to yield breakthrough

Officials say both sides did not overcome disagreement on 2015 pact.
YOURSAY | Don't judge Dian Lee by her father's connections

YOURSAY | Don't judge Dian Lee by her father's connections

''It is what's in the heart and head that matters.'

US tells Americans in Ukraine to depart as war looms

US tells Americans in Ukraine to depart as war looms

Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine.
Discontent continues to simmer in PKR Youth towards Muda

Discontent continues to simmer in PKR Youth towards Muda

Razeef Rakimin describes Muda as arrogant and insolent.
Peter Anthony denies deceiving MOF, Najib, Zaki over support letter to UMS

Peter Anthony denies deceiving MOF, Najib, Zaki over support letter to UMS

The former minister also denies falsifying the letter.
Investigation confirms no foul play involved in Shah Alam church fire

Investigation confirms no foul play involved in Shah Alam church fire

However, the cause of the fire was not revealed.
Covid-19 deaths (Feb 11): 10 reported fatalities, total at 32,075

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 11): 10 reported fatalities, total at 32,075

No new deaths were reported in five states, all three FTs.
US Customs looks forward to working with Sime Darby over forced labour issues

US Customs looks forward to working with Sime Darby over forced labour issues

Companies must engage with CBP if they want to modify import ban status.

Five Mara officers to give statements at MACC Hq - source

Five Mara officers to give statements at MACC Hq - source

This is over the integrity and abuse of power issues.
Can Muda bring new politics?

Can Muda bring new politics?

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