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Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:24:46 +0800
Johor state election: Pakatan-Muda cooperation talks not over yet, says Guan Eng
KULAI, Feb 7 ― The cooperation discussion between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (Muda) including on the distribution of seats in facing the Johor state election has not been finalised yet. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:14:21 +0800
CM: Sarawak’s Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme will help B40, M40 group purchase first home while boosting local economy
KUCHING, Feb 7 ― The Sarawak government’s Housing Deposit Assistance Scheme (HDAS) aims not only to assist B40 and M40 groups in purchasing their first home but also to boost the local economy, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He.....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:03:48 +0800
Tiger threat: Perhilitan to keep a lookout for predator at Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands
IPOH, Feb 7 ― The Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) continued to monitor Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands here, to track down a tiger that was seen roaming as had gone viral recently. Its director Yusof Shariff said....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:00:41 +0800
Domestic helpers: 30,000 employers in dire need of them, says association
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 ― An estimated 30,000 local employers have been facing difficulties in obtaining the services of foreign domestic maids since last year, following the closure of the country’s borders due to Covid-19, says Malaysian...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:06:51 +0800
Kedah Rubber City set to attract RM10b potential investments by 2025, says PM
KUALA NERANG, Feb 7 — Kedah Rubber City (KRC) is set to attract potential investments worth RM10 billion and create 15,000 job opportunities by 2025, which will provide various spillover benefits to the local community. Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:59:15 +0800
Dr Noor Hisham: Covid-19 patients in categories 1, 2a don’t need to go to assessment centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 and are in categories 1 and 2A but not at high risk do not need to go to the Covid-19 assessment centre (CAC), said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:47:44 +0800
MACC raids MARA HQ, MARA Corp offices in KL over alleged power abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today raided several Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) offices over alleged integrity issues involving a number of senior officers. According to a MACC source, the raids were...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:32:57 +0800
Wan Saiful: PN completes seat distribution for Johor polls, candidates to be announced after Feb 11
BATU PAHAT, Feb 7 — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) has completed the seat distribution among its component parties for the upcoming Johor state election, said Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan. He...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:29:26 +0800
Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, Malaysia
BANGKOK, Feb 7 — Thailand will have talks on bilateral travel bubble arrangements with China and Malaysia later this month, an official said today, as part of efforts to bolster a steady recovery in its crucial tourism sector. Thailand received a.....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:10:17 +0800
Lokman Adam deletes all postings on alleged sexual harassment by Shariah chief judge Mohd Na’im
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam has deleted all defamatory postings on alleged sexual harassment by Chief Syarie Judge Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar from his Facebook and YouTube channel. Lawyer Datuk...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:36:08 +0800
Malaysia Covid-19 cases continue to soar, 11,034 infections today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases reached another milestone for this year after recording 11,034 new infections for the past 24 hour. The last time Malaysia recorded above 11,000-mark was on October 1, last year after...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:32:00 +0800
Agong attends PDRM’s anti-terrorism demonstration at Pulapol
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah attended the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) anti-terrorism demonstration at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) parade ground here today. During...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:19:01 +0800
PM Ismail Sabri chairs 28th Northern Corridor Implementation Authority Council meeting in Kedah
KUALA NERANG, Feb 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today chaired the 28th meeting of the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) Council at the Padang Terap District and Land Office near here. Minister in the Prime...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:54:05 +0800
MCMC reminds public to be wary of notice advising seniors against voting in Johor polls
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today reminded the public to be vigilant and not to be deceived by fake news asking senior citizens not to vote in the upcoming Johor state election. ...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:11:53 +0800
Khairy fails to appeal 2017 High Court ruling on Anwar’s defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has lost his appeal against the defamation suit filed 14 years ago by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in relation to a statement made during a political rally. According to a...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:59:45 +0800
Kedah Health Dept targets 80pc of children to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in six months
ALOR SETAR, Feb 7 — The Kedah State Health Department (JKN) has targeted 80 per cent of children aged 5 to 12 in the state will receive their Covid-19 vaccine shots in six months through the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:22:25 +0800
Moody's: Malaysia’s Q4 2021 GDP forecast to grow 3pc y-o-y
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to have grown 3.0 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with a 4.5 per cent contraction in the prior quarter, Moody’s Analytics said. It expects...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:14:50 +0800
Time for Sibu to have direct flight from Singapore, says Pelawan assemblyman Tiang
SIBU, Feb 7 — A direct flight from Singapore to Sibu will open up the central region as a gateway to international market via Singapore, says Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang. He believes the time has come for Sibu to have a direct flight to...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:03:28 +0800
Cops say viral message on kidnapping of children for their organs is fake
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The viral message being shared on social media warning Malaysians about a kidnapping syndicate targeting children aged 15 and below, for their organs is fake. Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Corporate Communications Supt A....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:49:46 +0800
Baru Bian: Lun Bawang community strongly objects proposal to declare large area in Lawas as Ulu Trusan Protected Forest
KUCHING, Feb 7 — The Lun Bawang community in Lawas is against a proposal to declare a large area in Lawas as the Ulu Trusan Protected Forest (UTPF), said Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian. Baru said it has come to the attention of the Lun Bawang...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:17:48 +0800
Voters need to consider PN’s track record, says Azmin Ali ahead of Johor polls
TANGKAK, Feb 7 — The people of Johor, especially those who will vote in the upcoming Johor state election, need to consider the Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) track record in administering the country in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Parti....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:11:03 +0800
Kuching North City Commission plans to make ‘car-free morning’ a regular programme
KUCHING Feb 7 — The ‘Car-Free Morning’ programme by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) could be conducted once or twice monthly as an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Yesterday, a test-run was done in the city centre from 5.30am to 9.30am,....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:22:31 +0800
Warisan veep says participation in Johor polls to be known in a few days
PONTIAN, Feb 7 — As the Johor polls looms near, Parti Warisan (Warisan) is upbeat over the possibility of contesting in the southern state with the final decision to be made within the next few days. Warisan vice-president Datuk Junz Wong said the....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:03:48 +0800
In Johor, more than 300 Tanjung Piai Bersatu members quit in growing discontent with leadership (VIDEO)
PONTIAN, Feb 7 — Following growing discontent within Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Johor divisions, the Tanjung Piai division became the biggest casualty after more than 300 members officially defected to Parti Warisan (Warisan) here...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:18:51 +0800
Covid-19 vaccination for kids in Miri rolls out today
MIRI, Feb 7 ­— The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) aged five to 12 years has been scheduled to commence throughout Miri Division from today. Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (MDDMC) in a press statement.....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:50:52 +0800
Malaysia logs nine new Covid-19 deaths, national toll now at 32,034
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Nine more people have died in Malaysia from Covid-19, according to the Health Ministry’s latest data updated at midnight, putting the country’s overall fatalities at 32,034. Two of the latest deaths were recorded as...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:41:20 +0800
CovidNOW: 52.8pc of Malaysia’s adult population given Covid-19 booster dose as of yesterday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — A total of 12,361,663 individuals or 52.8 per cent of adults in the country have received the Covid-19 booster dose as of yesterday. According to the CovidNOW portal, a total of 22,929,493 individuals or 97.9 per cent of the.....

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:00:01 +0800
Johor polls: Muhyiddin not standing for re-election in Gambir a blessing in disguise for Bersatu, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Should Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin decide to not defend his Gambir seat at the upcoming Johor state elections, it could prove to be a blessing in disguise for both him and his party, political analysts...

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:56:06 +0800
Sabah rubber board denies fraudulent purchases claims
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 6 — The Sabah Rubber Industry Board (LIGS) has refuted claims of fraudulent purchases from rubber smallholders recently. Its chairman, Edward Linggu, said the allegation which was said to have occurred in Tenom was not true. He.....

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:52:43 +0800
Sabah minister: Covid-19 cases increase due to Omicron, non-compliance with SOP
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 6 — Several factors, including people not fully complying with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19 have contributed to the increase of infections in the state. State Covid-19...



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