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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:58:54 +0800
Finance minister: Malaysia’s economy expected to grow 3-4pc this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The Malaysian economy is expected to grow between 3 per cent and 4 per cent this year, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said this is supported by stronger external demand and robust trade...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:49:44 +0800
Tok Pa: Much work still needs to be done to achieve Malaysia’s digital aspiration
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Much work remains to be done to achieve Malaysia’s digital economy aspiration, said Minister in The Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said that while Malaysia has done well overall, the....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:40:29 +0800
Kedah Fire and Rescue Department identifies 18 locations at risk of water surge
JITRA, Nov 10 — The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified a total of 18 locations in the state at risk of water surge during the current north-east monsoon season. State JBPM’s Operations and Rescue Division assistant director,.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:36:57 +0800
PM Ismail Sabri to launch ‘Healthy Malaysia’ initiative tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 10 — The Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) will be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob tomorrow in an effort to make Keluarga Malaysia (the Malaysian Family) healthy and prosperous by improving their health....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:09:03 +0800
Melaka election: Candidates may be allowed to campaign on govt official media, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The government is considering giving slots to Melaka state election candidates including the Opposition to campaign via government official television and radio channels. Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:54:17 +0800
DAP’s Nga calls for Petronas’ public listing as means to boost govt coffers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The government should consider making national oil company Petronas a public-listed company to increase its income, said DAP’s Nga Kor Ming. The Teluk Intan MP, when debating Budget 2022, said this could render a similar...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:47:40 +0800
Umno’s Nazri Aziz urges govt to speed up repeal of mandatory death sentence, especially for drug-related offences
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The government has been urged by Umno’s Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz to speed up the process of repealing the mandatory death sentence, especially for those convicted under Section 39 (B) of the Dangerous Drugs Act.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:42:30 +0800
Communications and multimedia minister says 5G services will be cost-effective
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Users are not expected to have to pay high costs to get 5G services as the government has taken the matter into account before the rollout, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said that...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:41:59 +0800
In Kuala Kubu Baru, man charged with son’s murder after quarrel over TV channel
KUALA KUBU BARU, Nov 10 — A man was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today for the murder of his son, who was slashed on the neck following an argument over a television channel. S. Krisman, 72, nodded after the charge was read out before.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:22:33 +0800
Johor govt to table 2022 state budget next Thursday, says Speaker
JOHOR BARU, Nov 10 — The Johor government will table the 2022 state budget at the State Assembly sitting next Thursday. As the sitting scheduled for November 18 to 25 coincides with the Melaka state election, Johor State Assembly Speaker Suhaizan.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:11:22 +0800
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recalls models 2004 to 2016 over faulty Takata airbag
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is conducting a safety recall of several models in its portfolio that are equipped with Takata airbag modules.  In a statement, the German carmaker said that the measure serves to ensure its...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:09:49 +0800
Umno MP wants anti-hopping law in force before GE15
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Machang MP Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub urged the government to table and pass the Anti-Party Hopping Bill in Parliament before the 15th general election. The government backbencher said doing so will ensure greater political...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:05:18 +0800
In Sabah, 14 escape from Papar Immigration Detention Centre
PAPAR, Nov 10 — Police have launched a massive manhunt for seven detainees who escaped from the Papar Immigration Detention Centre here early this morning. The daring escape allegedly took place around 3.30am when 14 male detainees managed to...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:53:55 +0800
BN promises to appoint five reps from youth groups, NGOs if it wins Melaka state election
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Representatives from youth groups and civil societies could have a greater voice in the Melaka legislative assembly if Barisan Nasional (BN) wins the state election on November 20. The coalition’s deputy chairman Datuk...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:50:19 +0800
My son was abused and killed because ‘bomoh’ slandered him of stealing, says Zulfarhan’s father
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Father of slain marine cadet Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain asserted today that his son would still be alive if not for a “bomoh” or shaman who claimed that his son stole a laptop.  Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:45:55 +0800
Malaysia, Indonesia to start phased travel corridor
JAKARTA, Nov 10 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to implement a travel corridor between the two countries through the Travel Corridor Arrangement or Vaccinated Travel Lane arrangement, as both countries are recovering from the Covid-19...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:44:58 +0800
Bitten once, BN makes all Melaka candidates ink deal against jumping ship after poll
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — There will be no more Barisan Nasional (BN) representatives jumping ship after elections, the coalition’s deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan asserted today. He said the four-party coalition has made all its Melaka...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:32:11 +0800
What's happening with RUU355? Umno MP asks govt in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Umno backbencher Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub wants the government to explain the status of the Shariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Act to increase the criminal powers of the Shariah Courts, more known as RUU355.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:08:22 +0800
Air Selangor: Water supply to 13 affected areas in KL fully restored
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Water supply in 13 areas which was disrupted due to a burst pipie at the Middle Ring Road 2 since yesterday has been fully restored at noon today. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) Corporate Communications head.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:02:03 +0800
Jobless man gets five months’ jail for threatening to burn home of MCA man in Johor
KULAI, Nov 10 — A 34-year-old unemployed man pled guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today for threatening to burn the family house of MCA national public complaints and service bureau deputy chief Chua Jian Boon last September. Teng Chee...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:57:54 +0800
Melaka Pakatan accepts court’s decision to dismiss bid to stop state election
MELAKA, Nov 10 — Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) abides by the decision of the Kuala Lumpur High Court in dismissing an application by its chairman, Adly Zahari, to stop the Melaka state election which has been fixed on Nov 20. In a statement....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:44:56 +0800
Stats Dept: Malaysia’s e-commerce income surged 17pc y-o-y to RM279b in Q3
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Malaysia’s e-commerce income surges to RM279.0 billion, a jump of 17.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). C...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:40:16 +0800
Ismail Sabri accorded grand welcome by Indonesian president Jokowi in first official visit as PM
JAKARTA, Nov 10 — Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who is on a three-day visit to Indonesia on Wednesday met with the country's president Joko Widodo, also popularly known as Jokowi, at Istana Bogor. Ismail Sabri was g...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:32:49 +0800
Penang exco hopes airport will be included in Malaysia-Singapore VTL
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 — The Penang state government hopes the Federal government will consider including Penang International Airport (PIA) in the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Malaysia and Singapore as this is set t...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:29:31 +0800
Najib's lawyer suggests he did not know 1MDB's US$2.3b investment was worthless; ex-1MDB CEO disagrees
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak had not known that US$2.3 billion (RM9.5 billion) that the government-owned firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad had purportedly invested overseas was actually a worthless and sham investment, his lawyer.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:27:11 +0800
In Kedah, drug addict run over by lorry after slashing mother to death
GURUN, Nov 10 — A 70-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her suspected drug addict son at their house in Kampung Batu 5, Jalan Jeniang, near here, this morning.  Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah said police r...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:20:11 +0800
Ex-CM Adly Zahari fails to obtain leave to halt Melaka state poll
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Former Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari today failed in his bid to obtain leave from the High Court to stop the Melaka state election scheduled for Nov 20. The former Bukit Katil assemblyman, in his application for leave to....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:17:34 +0800
Stats Dept: Volume index of wholesale and retail trade down 11.3pc in Q3
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — The volume index of wholesale and retail trade in Malaysia fell 11.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2021 (Q3 2021), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:12:59 +0800
Report: Two million hectares of Sabah's forests earmarked for carbon trading deal
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 10 — Some two million hectares of forest land in Sabah is apparently being signed away to a group of foreign companies in a nature conservation agreement to monetise the state’s natural assets — namely carbon. The “nature.....

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:54:58 +0800
Guan Eng questions Ka Siong for suddenly announcing intra-Asia cable project in debate rather than officially
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng today panned Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong for unveiling the Intra-Asia Express Cable Project during a live debate over the cabotage policy, describing it as inappropriate. The....



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