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Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:52:28 +0800
Sarawak polls: Police urge political parties to comply with Covid-19 SOP
SIBU, Nov 11 — The police have urged all political parties contesting in the 12th Sarawak state election to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:45:53 +0800
MAHB conducts emergency response exercise in view of passenger increase
SEPANG, Nov 11 — Pandemonium broke out at the KL International Airport (KLIA) momentarily when a group of plane passengers was ‘injured’ due to the ‘explosion’ of an engine of a Malaysia Airlines plane. More than 50 ‘victims’ were...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:39:02 +0800
Opposition MPs urge review of Malaysia’s 5G plan after Reuters report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Two Malaysian opposition lawmakers today called on the government to review plans for a state-owned 5G network, after Reuters reported a negotiations deadlock between telecom firms and the state agency handling the...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:30:52 +0800
Melaka polls: State BN chief rejects label, says ‘I’m no dragon, crocodile, lion or tiger’
ALOR GAJAH, Nov 11 — Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has rejected the label of “dragon, crocodile, lion or tiger in Melaka” given to him, saying he is merely a “humble” leader who is working hard to ensure...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:23:09 +0800
MB: Kedah govt approves RM2.07m to repair flood-damaged infrastructures
ALOR SETAR, Nov 11 — The Kedah government has approved an allocation of RM2.07 million for the repair of infrastructures in the state that were damaged in floods. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the allocation approved...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:17:38 +0800
EC says 24 early voting centres to be opened for Melaka polls
MELAKA, Nov 11 — A total of 24 Early Voting Centres (EVC) will be opened for the early voting process for the Melaka State Election on November 16. A spokesman from the Election Commission (EC) when contacted said four state constituencies were...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:11:15 +0800
Asean must remain a strategic player as a bloc, says Hishammuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Asean must remain a strategic player as a bloc in the ever-changing geopolitical landscape in light of new partnerships between powerful and influential countries, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:05:58 +0800
Works minister: Upgrading of Batu Pahat-Ayer Hitam-Kluang road urgent due to high number of fatal accidents there
BATU PAHAT, Nov 11 — The FT050 road (Batu Pahat-Ayer Hitam-Kluang) upgrading project is an urgent and important one to reduce the number of fatal road accidents along this route, recorded as the highest in Malaysia. Works Senior Minister, Datuk...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:57:22 +0800
National defence and security industry policy to be launched in one-two months, says PM Ismail Sabri
BANDUNG, Nov 11 — The national defence and security industry policy is expected to be launched within a month or two, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the launch of the policy will strengthen the country’s defence...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:49:25 +0800
Guan Eng: DAP all good with Adly as Pakatan’s Melaka CM nominee
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng has welcomed Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) nomination of Amanah’s Adly Zahari for the position of chief minister of Melaka ahead of the state elections. The Bagan MP said that the decision to.....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:44:15 +0800
Petra Jaya teen parents get three years for abandoning newborn
KUCHING, Nov 11 — The Magistrates’ Court here today ordered a teenage couple to undergo three years in separate reform schools for dumping their new-born baby last August. Magistrate Zaiton Anuar made the ruling after examining the report...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:36:05 +0800
PRS deputy president says won’t run in Sarawak election unless given spot
KUCHING, Nov 11 — Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy president Datuk Joseph Salang today said he will not contest in the upcoming state election. “No, there is no seat for me,” he said when asked if he would contest in the state election, which....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:32:02 +0800
Guan Eng corruption trial: Another witness testifies BUCG had unfair advantage in Penang undersea tunnel project tender
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) had an advantage over rival companies when it tendered its proposals for the four mega projects in Penang, by virtue of its involvement in drafting the project’s details at its...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:26:13 +0800
Melaka polls: Health Ministry satisfied with SOP compliance, says Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Overall, the Health Ministry (MOH) is satisfied with compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the Melaka state election, said its minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He, however, advised political leaders to lead by....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:19:57 +0800
Johor MB: State govt ready for land travel VTL to open together with air travel VTL on Nov 29
JOHOR BARU, Nov 11 — The Johor government is of the opinion that its federal counterparts should consider opening the long-awaited land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) at the Causeway at the same time with the air VTL between Kuala Lumpur...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:11:54 +0800
Sarawak govt looking into improving state’s e-commerce delivery service system, says CM (VIDEO)
KUCHING, Nov 11 — The Sarawak government is looking into improving the delivery service system of e-commerce in the state, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg. He said efficient delivery service is one of the key factors for...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:06:58 +0800
Selangor govt approves RM40m for urgent flood mitigation, says state exco
SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The Selangor government has approved nearly RM40 million in allocation for urgent implementation of flood mitigation works in 50 areas categorised as flood ‘hotspots’. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:57:55 +0800
Sabah mulls making Covid-19 self-test mandatory for travellers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Sabah Covid-19 Disaster Management Committee is mulling to include Covid-19 self-test as entry requirement for individuals travelling to Sabah, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:48:16 +0800
Malaysia’s symbol, the Malayan tiger, may become extinct in as short as five years, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Malayan tiger is on the verge of extinction unless extraordinary measures are taken for its immediate conservation, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Da...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:39:55 +0800
Cops find RM1.9m worth of illicit drugs hidden under frozen fish in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — An international drug trafficking syndicate based here was exposed when police raided and found illicit narcotics hidden below piles of frozen fish due to be exported to Hong Kong. The syndicate’s ruse came to an end after....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:36:58 +0800
Malaysia to reopen to international visitors by Jan 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by January 1 at the latest, a government advisory council said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive its ailing tourism sector. The South-east Asian country...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:33:57 +0800
Selangor MB: Kuala Langat forest regazettement only after ECRL alignment issue resolved
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The regazettement for some portions of the Kuala Langat (North) forest into a permanent reserve will only happen after the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) alignment issues have been resolved between the Selangor state and...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:29:28 +0800
Masing's widow makes Parti Rakyat Sarawak’s list of candidates for Baleh in Sarawak election
KUCHING, Nov 11 — Fresh from the loss of its president and Baleh lawmaker Tan Sri James Masing, Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is getting feedback from its branch members on his replacement in the coming state election. Deputy president Datuk Joseph...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:33:02 +0800
Retired Anglican bishop Bolly Lapok joins Parti Sarawak Bersatu
KUCHING, Nov 11 — Datuk Bolly Lapok — former bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and archbishop of the Anglican Province of South-east Asia — has joined Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). He announced his membership during a press conference...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:15:17 +0800
Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases up again, 6,323 new infections today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) recorded 6,323 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hour period, continuing an upward trend since Monday. This makes it the second day in a row that daily cases have numbered more than 6,000....

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:12:10 +0800
Bersatu: Perikatan will only name Melaka CM candidate if victorious in state poll
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) chief minister candidate for Melaka will be revealed after the state election has concluded, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan said. Free Malaysia Today...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:06:43 +0800
Ex-1MDB CFO: Najib ‘ultimate power’ in 1MDB, ‘proxy’ Jho Low said orders came from PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak was the “ultimate power” in government-owned company 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) as all important financial decisions had to be approved by him as the prime minister then, former chief...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:54:48 +0800
Jendela PPR helps raise standard of living of residents, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The implementation of the National Digital Network (Jendela) People’s Housing Project (PPR) will help to raise the standard of living of PPR residents as well as ensure a more sustainable life, said Housing and Local...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:42:51 +0800
Pejuang refutes fielding proxies in Melaka poll, says Dr Mahathir
MELAKA, Nov 11 — Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) today refuted the allegation that they were fielding proxy candidates in the Melaka poll. Pejuang chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his blog said the party had already announced that they will...

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:33:09 +0800
Businesswoman loses over RM680,000 in Pahang while N. Sembilan contractor duped of almost RM100,000 to scams, say police
KUANTAN, Nov 11 — A businesswoman from Karak, about 170km west of here, lost RM680, 276 after being conned into investing in a non-existent housing project introduced by her good friend. Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief...



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