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Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:57:11 +0800
EC: 217 polling centres to be opened in Melaka tomorrow
MELAKA, Nov 19 — A total of 217 polling centres involving 1,109 streams will be opened tomorrow to enable 476,037 voters to cast their ballots in the 15th Melaka state election. Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak reminded...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:49:38 +0800
ECA Salary Trends Report: Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8pc real salary increase in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Employees based in Malaysia are expected to see a real salary increase of 2.8 per cent in 2022, up from a growth of 1.5 per cent this year, according to the latest Salary Trends Report by employee management data and...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:40:03 +0800
Melaka polls: Stern action against provocateurs will be taken, warns state police chief
MELAKA, Nov 19 — Police have issued a warning it will take stern action against any party for inciting extreme provocation that may cause public disorder and endanger safety during the Melaka state election tomorrow. State police chief Datuk Abdul....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:39:48 +0800
CITF: 9.77pc of adult population in Labuan have received Covid-19 booster shots
LABUAN, Nov 19 — A total of 6,695 adult population here have received Covid-19 booster shots as of Wednesday, said Labuan Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) chairman Rithuan Ismail. He said the number represents 9.77 per cent of the total...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:25:09 +0800
Selangor police chief: Five suspects held on suspicion of burning car belonging to Customs officer
SEPANG, Nov 19 — Selangor police have detained five men who allegedly torched a Customs Department officer’s vehicle last Tuesday. The men were detained in the Klang area last night, Selangor police chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said, adding...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:21:52 +0800
In Kuantan, court sets Jan 11 for decision on former magistrate charged with bribery
KUANTAN, Nov 19 — The Sessions Court here today set January 11 for decision on a case involving a former magistrate charged with nine counts of bribery, amounting to RM210,000. Judge Datuk Ahmad Zamzani Mohd Zain fixed the date after hearing...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:56:53 +0800
EC: 217 polling centres to be opened in Melaka tomorrow
MELAKA, Nov 19 — A total of 217 polling centres involving 1,109 streams will be opened tomorrow to enable 476,037 voters to cast their ballots in the 15th Melaka state election. Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak reminded...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:44:23 +0800
RM100m housing allocation for Najib: Guan Eng says Pakatan leaders plan to meet PM over MoU with federal govt
MELAKA, Nov 19 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders plan to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob next week to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with the federal government. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said this...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:43:13 +0800
Melaka polls: Perikatan’s Mohd Rafiq backs coalition’s decision to name Mas Ermieyati as chief minister candidate
MELAKA, Nov 19 — Melaka Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen fully supports the coalition’s decision to name Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin as Melaka chief minister candidate if it can go on to win the state election tomorrow.....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:30:06 +0800
In Kuala Lumpur, soldier pleads not guilty to outraging girl’s modesty at vape shop
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — A soldier was charged in the Ampang Magistrates’ Court here today with outraging the modesty of a 18-year-old girl at an outlet selling vape liquid. However, Zynetlee Von Zim, 27, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:21:36 +0800
Melaka Health director: Covid-19 situation unstable but manageable, reminds all to heed SOP to prevent new infections
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — With polls tomorrow, the Melaka Health Department has reminded voters that the state’s Covid-19 situation remains unstable but at a manageable level with daily cases showing a downward trend of late. With health...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:03:38 +0800
Melaka Pakatan hopefuls deny sending threatening text messages to voters, claim phones hacked
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Two Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates contesting in tomorrow’s Melaka state election have claimed their phones were hacked after several residents complained of receiving threatening messages against their families. The...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:18:46 +0800
Covid-19: Cases see downtick, still above 6,000-mark for third day straight
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Covid-19 cases nationwide remained above the 6,000-case mark for the third day in a row. The Health Ministry recorded 6,355 new infections today, a slight decrease compared to the 6,380 registered yesterday. Prior to today,.....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:59:49 +0800
Need to better explain govt policies, dispel accusations culminated in ‘Bossku’ moniker, Najib clarifies
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The need to better explain government policies and to dispel various baseless accusations levelled against him was what motivated Datuk Seri Najib Razak to embrace a greater social media presence which led to the eventual...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:54:50 +0800
MACC: Singapore has returned US$16.3m in 1MDB funds
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Singapore has recently returned to Malaysia about US$16.3 million (RM68.1 million) linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Friday. US authorities say about US$4.5....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:46:33 +0800
Najib warns ‘no room for arrogance’ in Umno leaders, especially towards Chinese community; claims MCA still relevant
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Malay leaders from Umno who display arrogance towards the Malaysian Chinese community will be sternly disciplined, with swift action taken against them, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Najib, who is also Barisan Nasional.....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:18:22 +0800
Penang ropes in more healthcare operators to give out Covid-19 booster jabs
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 19 — The Penang government will be setting up more healthcare organisations (HCO) to dispense Covid-19 vaccine booster doses in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said each HCO is capable of administering more....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:54:08 +0800
Kedahans, with DAP’s help, take state govt to court over 4D outlet ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — DAP’s National Legal Bureau is helping Alor Setar residents file a lawsuit challenging the Kedah government’s recent decision to ban gaming activities statewide. Bureau chairman Ramkarpal Singh said he is representing...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:38:19 +0800
Najib says harbours no hate for the Chinese on losses suffered by BN in GE13, 14; aims dig at Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak revealed that he harbours no hate for the Malaysian Chinese community, or anyone, with the exception of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, on the losses he and his government suffered in...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:36:51 +0800
Ex-PKR duo Steven Choong, Larry Sng in midst of forming new party Parti Bangsa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Tebrau MP Steven Choong and Julau MP Larry Sng, who quit Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in February and declared support for then prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, are now in the process of forming a new political party.....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:19:32 +0800
Kit Siang questions PAS’ stance on RM100m housing allocation for Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng today questioned PAS regarding its stance on the government’s consideration of granting a plot of land and housing to former Prime Minister Datuk Najib Razak, which was reportedly worth...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:16:10 +0800
CovidNow: 81.8pc of Malaysia’s adolescents fully vaccinated
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — A total of 2,575,388 individuals or 81.8 per cent of the country’s adolescents aged between 12 and 17 have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday. Based on data from the Min...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:13:05 +0800
Malaysia logs another 55 deaths, nine brought-in-dead
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Malaysia reported another 55 Covid-19 deaths over the last 24-hours, as the death toll inches closer to 30,000 confirmed fatalities.  Data on the  Health Ministry’s CovidNow portal showed that nine out of ...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:04:29 +0800
Federal Court declares stateless KL-born child adopted by Penang couple a Malaysian citizen, orders issuance of new birth certificate
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — A teenager abandoned at birth in Kuala Lumpur and adopted by a Malaysian couple in Penang will now no longer be stateless, as the Federal Court today declared that he is entitled to be a Malaysian citizen. In a unanimous...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:59:26 +0800
KL-Singapore VTL scheme to start with six daily flights; travellers can apply from Nov 22
SINGAPORE, Nov 19 — There will be six daily flights between Changi Airport in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia under the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) scheme that kicks off on Nov 29. Announcing this on Thursday (Nov...

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:46:18 +0800
RMAF: Fighter jet pilot in Penang air base crash now stable after spinal surgery
SEBERANG PERAI, Nov 19 — The pilot who was injured in the Hawk 108 aircraft crash last Tuesday has been recovering well after a successful operation at the Seberang Jaya Hospital two days ago. Major Mohd Fareez Omar sustained injuries on his spine....

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:01:11 +0800
In Melaka, Kelebang voters show Malaysia a way beyond communal politics
MELAKA, Nov 19 — Mentions of Kelebang (the official spelling of the state constituency) inevitably conjure up thoughts of Klebang Beach and the Klebang Coconut Shake, which were among the state’s biggest tourism attractions.  Part of the...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:56:44 +0800
Transport Ministry announces requirements for Malaysia-Singapore Air VTL
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Transport Ministry today announced the requirements for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) by air for travellers from Singapore to Malaysia which will begin on November 29. In a statement today, the ministry said...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:46:28 +0800
HR minister: Over 250,000 Malaysians employed through MYFutureJobs portal this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — A total of 253,785 Malaysians have successfully found work so far this year through national employment portal MYFutureJobs, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said. He said the placements, undertaken by...

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:46:26 +0800
Melaka election: Naming Mas Ermieyati as CM candidate a bold move by Perikatan, say analysts
MELAKA, Nov 18 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) today took a bold step by announcing Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsuddin as its candidate for chief minister if the party wins the Melaka state election this Saturday. PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s...



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