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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:49:54 +0800
Move to endemic phase temporarily halted as Omicron looms, says Dr Noor Hisham
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia is tightening its borders by preventing entry to visitors from countries that have recorded cases of Covid-19 from the Omicron variant, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today. In a...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:44:38 +0800
Former physical education teacher accused of rape jokes sues student Ain for alleged defamation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam has received writ of summons and statement of claim from the teacher who was accused of making rape jokes in class, her father has confirmed today. Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab said that the man named...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:13:16 +0800
Sarawak deputy CM warns NCR land owners not to fall for instigation, propaganda
MIRI, Nov 30 — Owners of native customary rights (NCR) land have been reminded not to fall for the instigation and propaganda of irresponsible parties on the NCR land measurement new initiative undertaken by the Sarawak Department of Land and...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:01:48 +0800
Mara Inc moves into Sabah property market with urban hilltop condominium project
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 30 – Mara Corporation Sdn Bhd (Mara Corp) is venturing into Sabah’s property market for the first time with a 441-unit condominium on the prime Signal Hill overlooking the city. Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:55:44 +0800
Resign over food price hikes, Pakatan committee tells consumer affairs minister and deputy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Cost of Living Committee has called on Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and his deputy Datuk Rosol Wahid to resign after failing to control the....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:50:02 +0800
Police, Home Ministry’s appeal against Indira’s suit over failure to return daughter to be heard April 18
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 30 — The Court of Appeal has fixed April 18 next year to hear the appeal by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and three others against a High Court’s refusal to strike out a nonfeasance lawsuit brought against them by a...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:43:19 +0800
Home minister: Expatriate Services Division facility to speed up issue of expat immigration passes
SEPANG, Nov 30 — Expatriates arriving in Malaysia through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) can now obtain Immigration pass stickers at the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Satellite Centre at the airport upon arrival, said Home...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:32:35 +0800
Hawk 108 crash: Fighter jet pilot still being treated in hospital, says MAF chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) pilot Maj Mohd Fareez Omar who survived a Hawk 108 crash in Butterworth, Penang on November 16, is reported to be stable and is still being treated at Seberang Jaya Hospital in Penang....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:26:44 +0800
Bersatu to assist GPS in Sarawak state election, says party sec-gen
SEPANG, Nov 30 — Although Bersatu has stated its intention to not contest in the upcoming 12th Sarawak state election, the party intends to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in campaigning during the election, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:25:32 +0800
Zuraida: Emergence of Omicron variant to further boost exports of rubber glove
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Exports of rubber glove is expected to increase further amid the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant and Malaysia will ensure a sufficient supply to the world, protecting its market, said the Ministry of Plantation...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:21:00 +0800
Sarawak to have own boutique airline if GPS wins polls, says CM (VIDEO)
KUCHING, Nov 30 — Plans are underway for Sarawak to establish its own boutique airline, says Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said this airline, which will be available for business and leisure travel, will be parked under Hornbill...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:02:53 +0800
Sarawak polls: Analysts believe GPS will field direct candidates as component parties in Sibu claiming overlapping seats
SIBU, Nov 30 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties are known to have “traditional” seats, which have been allocated to them since the days of Barisan Nasional (BN) Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) would usually have...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:02:07 +0800
Langkawi land wasn’t a gift, I paid for it, all my taxes too, Dr Mahathir says after Najib’s jibe
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today welcomed the authorities to investigate his finances, saying his books are clean amid continuing allegations surrounding supposed “rewards” he had after he stepped down as prime minister....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:01:56 +0800
Kuching South City Council tells political parties to remove flags, banners as campaign period hasn’t started
KUCHING, Nov 30 — The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has ordered political parties to remove the flags and banners they have already put up around the city. In a statement, MBKS stressed displaying political flags and banners before the...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:00:05 +0800
Johor Sultan reprimands environment exco over river pollution, wants remedial action
JOHOR BARU, Nov 30 — Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today reprimanded state health and environment committee chairman R. Vidyananthan over the handling of indiscriminate rubbish dumping and pollution in rivers. He called on Vidyananthan.....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:36:30 +0800
Negri Sembilan records non-revenue receipts of RM51m as of Oct 31, says mentri besar
SEREMBAN, Nov 30 ― The Negri Sembilan government recorded total non-revenue receipts of RM51 million or 82.5 per cent of the targeted budget from January 1 to October 31, the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was told today. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:09:43 +0800
Malaysia Covid-19 cases rise slightly to 4,879 after record low yesterday
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia recorded 4,879 new Covid-19 infections, a slight uptick from yesterday’s low of 4,239 cases. Previously the lowest recorded number of daily infections was 4,343 cases on November 7. With the latest numbers, the...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:06:57 +0800
Bill on energy efficiency and conservation to be tabled next year, says minister Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — A bill on energy efficiency and conservation for a more comprehensive coordination and effective regulation by the Energy Commission will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:01:33 +0800
PM Ismail: Construction of Merdeka 118 tower amid Covid-19 pandemic a great engineering achievement for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The construction of the Merdeka 118 tower amid the Covid-19 pandemic marks a great engineering achievement for the country and reinforces Malaysia’s position as a modern and developed nation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:40:06 +0800
Johor backs Putrajaya’s call for new Malaysia-Singapore HSR talks
JOHOR BARU, Nov 30 — The Johor government today welcomed the federal government’s bid to revive the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, which both sides had terminated earlier this year. Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:35:31 +0800
Syed Saddiq’s criminal and corruption case transferred to High Court
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — The Sessions Court here today transferred the case of Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who is facing four charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of funds and money laundering, to.....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:03:32 +0800
In court, Zahid’s lawyer argues that prosecution failed to detail funds from Akalbudi from illegal activities
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s lead lawyer argued in the High Court today that the 27 money laundering charges laid against the former deputy prime minister are defective. Lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:55:02 +0800
Penang ferry service to use water buses, vehicle transporters from end of 2022, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― New water buses and vehicle transporters will be used to operate the Penang ferry service beginning end of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong said Penang Port Sdn Bhd.....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:50:07 +0800
Mustapa: First phase of poverty eradication programme expected to commence in March 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― Fifty localities will be identified by the Implementation and Coordination Unit (ICU) in mid-December for the first phase of the poverty eradication programme using the whole of nation approach, said Minister in the Prime...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:40:14 +0800
Kedah MB did not officially ask Penang for RM100m 'lease payment', says Chow
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 ― Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor did not submit an official request for the RM100 million he demanded as “lease payment” from Penang as reported, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Chow told the state.....

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:24:41 +0800
PUNB has helped 11,564 Bumiputera entrepreneurs since its formation, says chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― A total of 11,564 Bumiputera entrepreneurs, involving 8,086 companies, have been successfully helped and developed with the approval of RM3.5 billion in financing since the formation of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:08:56 +0800
PM Ismail Sabri says Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda continues to be given priority
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― The government will continue to prioritise the Bumiputera economic empowerment agenda by providing various stimulus packages and recovery plans to assist them to survive and be competitive in the new normal, said Prime...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:45:17 +0800
Environment minister: River conservation initiatives to be intensified as part of the National River Trail project
BANGI, Nov 30 ― River conservation works will be intensified and centralised wastewater treatment plants will be built  at industrial areas as part of the National River Trail (DSK) project, said Environment and Water Minister (Kasa) Datuk...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:34:02 +0800
PAS lawmaker wants Putrajaya to curb LGBTQ shows on Netflix, but minister says not possible
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 ― A PAS federal lawmaker has asked the government to censor LGBTQ shows or “sexual content” aired by streaming service provider Netflix. Dungun Member of Parliament Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli raised the matter during Question...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:30:07 +0800
Tuan Ibrahim: PAS to use Sarawak polls to gauge GE15 readiness
BANGI, Nov 30 ― PAS’ decision to contest in the 12th Sarawak state election will be used to gauge the PAS machinery’s preparations to face the 15th general election (GE15), said its deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. Tuan...



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