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Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:52:32 +0800
Parti Bumi Kenyalang president says 50 candidates confirmed for Sarawak polls
KUCHING, Nov 13 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) today said that it has confirmed over 50 candidates for the Sarawak state election. Its president Voon Lee Shan said only the candidates for a few Malay and Dayak seats have yet to be finalised. “The.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:42:32 +0800
Melaka polls: Govt allows RTM to air posters, biodata of candidates from tomorrow
ALOR GAJAH, Nov 13 — The government will allow Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to air posters and biodata of all candidates contesting in the Melaka polls from tomorrow. Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the airing....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:32:32 +0800
Do not make Melaka election as a revision subject, says Ahmad Maslan
MELAKA, Nov 13 — Barisan Nasional supporters and machinery have been reminded not to make the Melaka state election as a matter for revision as happened in the 14th general election, said Umno secretary-general, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. ‘‘To...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:20:34 +0800
Annuar Rapaee fulfils promise to Sibu youths with launch of skateplaza
SIBU, Nov 13 — Assistant Minister for Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has fulfilled his promise three years ago to provide active space for sports and recreational activities for youths in Sibu with the soft...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:13:30 +0800
Security, provision of infrastructure necessary in development of border towns, says Batik Assemblyman
KALABAKAN, Nov 13 — Development at the new border towns of Sebatik, Tawau, and Serudong, Kalabakan here, which is the gateway from Kalimantan, Indonesia, should emphasise strengthening security and developing basic infrastructure. Sebatik...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:00:52 +0800
HASiL CEO Mohd Nizom appointed CATA chairman for 2021-2024 term
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 – Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (HASiL) chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Nizom Sairi has been appointed chairman of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) for the 2021-2024 term effective yesterday. HASiL.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:53:57 +0800
MoE takes over MAIWP Labuan religious secondary school
LABUAN, Nov 13 — The decade-old Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) religious secondary school here will be officially taken over by the Ministry of Education (MoE) through the Labuan Education Department in January next year....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:47:47 +0800
Booster dose: Penang urges MoH to provide more information to assure people
BATU KAWAN, Nov 13 — The Health Ministry should provide more detailed and clearer information on the dispensing of Covid-19 vaccine booster dose to gain the confidence of members of the public on the initiative. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:30:39 +0800
Minister: Cabinet agrees to allow Timah whisky to keep its name
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Cabinet has allowed the whiskey brand Timah to keep its name. In a statement today Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong along with Domestic Trade and Cooperatives Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the manufacturer will be.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:25:46 +0800
PKR agrees to defer Sarawak election amidst health concerns
SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to the postponement of the 12th Sarawak State Election if the health and safety of the people are at stake following the Covid-19 pandemic. “To...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:05:40 +0800
Works minister: 15 ‘sick’ projects identified in Sabah, Sarawak
KUCHING, Nov 13 — A total of 15 infrastructure projects under the Works Ministry in Sabah and Sarawak have been classified as “sick” projects with delayed or failure to complete construction. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:55:16 +0800
Melaka polls: Ethnic chitty residents want more efforts to preserve village
MELAKA, Nov 13 — Kampung Chitty in Gajah Berang may not be as well developed as the Portuguese Settlement and Kampung Morten but the voice and hopes of the 250 villagers are just as important to be heard by candidates contesting in the Kota...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:55:14 +0800
Wan Junaidi: Senior pathologist appointed as member of special committee on Muhammad Adib’s death
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 — Former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Kamardin Hashim and Penang Medical College senior consultant forensic pathologist Datuk Dr Bhupinder Singh have been appointed as members of the special committee set up to investiagte the...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:43:00 +0800
Deputy finance minister 1 says ECRL project reaches 25.09pc progress rate
KUANTAN, Nov 13 — The construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, scheduled for completion in December 2026, has reached a progress rate of 25.09 per cent as of October, said Deputy Finance Minister 1 Mohd Shahar Abdullah. He said he.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:58:57 +0800
PBB veteran Peter Minos urges EC to set Sarawak nomination, polling before year-end, Christmas holidays
KUCHING, Nov 13 — The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to avoid setting nomination and polling day for the 12th Sarawak state election during the year-end and Christmas holidays. According to political veteran Datuk Peter Minos, by December....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:57:29 +0800
Limbless body of missing teen found in Sarawak, crocodile attack suspected
SARIKEI, Nov 13 — The body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after he was believed to have jumped into Sungai Batang Paloh on Thursday night was found this morning (Saturday) without any limbs. This led search and rescue (SAR) team members to.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:33:55 +0800
Health Ministry: Covid-19 cases reduce to 5,809, first in six days
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — After six days of increasing daily infections, Covid-19 cases fell today to 5,809 cases today, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH). This is a reduction of 708 cases compared to the 6,517 cases logged yesterday. The...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:56:26 +0800
Agong confers ‘Tun’ title to ex-CJ Malanjum and former Felda chairman Raja Muhammad Alias
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 ― Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today conferred the Darjah Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM) award, which carries the title “Tun”, to former chief justice Tun Richard Malanjum and....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:16:02 +0800
Melaka polls: Perikatan’s anti-corruption pledge a step forward, says state chairman
MELAKA, Nov 13 ― Perikatan Nasional (PN) has taken another step forward when all 28 candidates for the Melaka election signed the anti-corruption pledge last night, said state PN chairman Datuk Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen. Mohd Rafiq, who is also...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:05:37 +0800
Melaka polls: Independent candidates can be ‘king makers’, says Pengkalan Batu’s Norhizam
MELAKA, Nov 13 ― It is not impossible that Independent candidates in the Melaka state election will be the “king makers” if none of the big players succeed in forming the state government after polling day on November 20, according to...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:02:14 +0800
Programmes focusing on financial planning to be intensified, says finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 ― The government plans to intensify further knowledge-based programmes focusing on financial planning done through the concerted effort by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission, Finance Minister Datuk Seri...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:42:45 +0800
PM Ismail: Efforts to contain Covid-19 starting to bear fruit
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The focus of the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic is beginning to see its benefits as a result of the cooperation of all parties as well as the implementation of effective strategies, said Prime Minister...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:27:07 +0800
PSB man proposes govt sets ceiling retail price for sanitary pads to fight ‘period poverty'
MIRI, Nov 13 — A Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) man has proposed to the government to set a ceiling retail price for sanitary pads, similar to that in force for the Covid-19 self-test kits. PSB Stakan pro tem chairman George Young Si-Ricord Jr said...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:20:18 +0800
Covid-19: Dr Sim wants MoH to re-examine data on Sinovac’s use as booster dose
KUCHING, Nov 13 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been urged to engage medical experts to re-examine the latest local and global scientific data on using the Sinovac vaccine as a booster dose for Sarawakians. In making this call last night, Datuk....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:01:17 +0800
Agong says ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ concept capable of making country competitive, foster unity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said that the country would continue to be competitive and achieve greater heights if the concept of an inclusive and fair Malaysian Family is...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:24:54 +0800
Covid-19: Agong reminds people to keep guard up to continue enjoying relaxation under National Recovery Plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al — Mustafa Billah Shah today reminded the people that the relaxation of the National Recovery Plan (PPN) they now enjoyed can be taken away if they continue to be...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:24:43 +0800
Health Ministry: Total of 79.3pc of Malaysian adolescent population fully vaccinated against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — A total of 79.3 per cent or 2,495,444 individuals of the adolescent population aged between 12 and 17 in the country have received full vaccination for Covid-19 as at 11.59 pm last night. According to Health Ministry (MOH)...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:05:07 +0800
Malaysian team clinches 2021 APEC Digital Prosperity Award for developing travel app
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Two weeks was all it took for Faisal Ariff and his team from Malaysia to develop a mobile app to help travellers move around safely in the Asia-Pacific region, before eventually emerging victorious in the recently announced.....

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:44:58 +0800
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar, PAS’ Hadi Awang and former MCA president Liow Tiong Lai receive ‘Tan Sri’ titles from Agong
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 —  Former Felda Group chairman Tan Sri Raja Muhammad Alias Raja Muhammad Ali today headed a list of 1,207 people who were conferred federal awards and medals by the King. Raja Muhammad Alias was conferred the Seri Seti...

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:24:45 +0800
India welcomes foreign travellers including from Malaysia beginning Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — India is to open its doors to fully vaccinated foreigners from all over the world including from Malaysia beginning Monday (November 15), with no quarantine requirement imposed on those arriving in Indian destinations at the....



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