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Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:44:29 +0800
Sarawak polls: Will it be third time lucky for GPS candidate Sih in Batu Lintang?
KUCHING, Dec 12 — Sih Hua Tong is not one to dwell on past defeats. In his case, he was beaten twice but he considers it a chance to “prove his sincerity” to the people of opposition stronghold Batu Lintang where he is standing as a Gabungan...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:38:05 +0800
Sabah exco: Ravo will be continued if there is need to increase Covid-19 vaccination rate in state
SANDAKAN, Dec 12 — The Rapid Assessment and Vaccination Operation (Ravo), which ended last November 30, will be continue if there is a need to increase the Covid-19 vaccination rate in the six districts in Sabah that still record low vaccination...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:33:48 +0800
Fire Dept: Three hurt by explosion at factory in Segamat
JOHOR BARU, Dec 12 — Two Fire and Rescue Department officers and a factory emergency response team (ERT) personnel were hurt when an explosion occurred during a fire at a factory in Taman Perindustrian Segamat 2, Segamat, yesterday. Bandar Baru...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:23:25 +0800
Sarawak polls: Vote for GPS, don’t make the same mistake, Sikie tells Kakus voters
BINTULU, Dec 12 — Kakus incumbent from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the constituency had lost at least RM60 million in allocation for various government projects due to a previous mistake in voting for an MP for...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:18:01 +0800
All PKR candidates have good chance winning in 12th Sarawak polls, says Anwar Ibrahim
SIBU, Dec 12 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) national president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all its 27 candidates have a good chance of winning in the 12th Sarawak Election. He said what matters to them now is to work hard and send their messages.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:09:00 +0800
Jakim says received 4,230 complaints following Covid pandemic from June to Dec 9
KUALA NERUS, Dec 12 — A total of 4,230 complaints and enquiries were received from last June 1 to December 9 through the MyCare Covid-19 service set up by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim). Deputy Minister in the Prime...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:58:22 +0800
Sarawak polls: Zuraida tells Ali Biju’s supporters to back GPS candidate in Krian
KOTA SAMARAHAN, Dec 12 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Supreme Council member Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin has called on all supporters of Datuk Ali Biju in the Krian constituency to vote for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate, Friday...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:48:42 +0800
Parti Bumi Kenyalang president says MACC questioned him over video he shared on Facebook
KUCHING, Dec 12 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan today said he was questioned by the state Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officials over a video he posted on his Facebook three days ago. He said there is nothing...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:40:50 +0800
Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases dip to 3,490, first time under 4,000 mark since May
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Health Ministry (MoH) recorded 3,490 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the cumulative number of infections since the pandemic hit here to 2,691,639. Today’s number is the lowest since May 4, and is the first time...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:29:06 +0800
Umno election expected in Nov 2022, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN, Dec 12 — The Umno party elections for the 2021/2023 term may possibly be held in November next year, said Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said it had to be held before the expiry of the current term, which is in...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:23:45 +0800
Zahid: Put aside internal problems to enable BN form strong govt in GE15
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — All Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties must put aside their internal problems to enable the coalition to form a strong government in the 15th General Election (GE15). BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:56:46 +0800
Sharing GE15 seats with 'friends of BN' OK so long as not MIC's, says party president
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — MIC has stressed that the party has no problems if Barisan Nasional (BN) gives seats to parties friendly to the coalition in the 15th General Election (GE15) so long as they do not belong to the component. MIC president Tan.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:42:37 +0800
Sarawak polls: PSB aims to eradicate monopoly if it forms the next govt
SIBU, Dec 12 — Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) will eradicate monopoly to motivate economic progress and improve competitiveness of industries if it forms the next state government after the 12th State Election, said party president Datuk Sri Wong...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:35:52 +0800
Sarawak polls: PBDSB urges SUPP, PRS and PDP to pull out of GPS as no real power sharing in coalition
MIRI, Dec 12 — Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) has called on Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) to pull out of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). PBDSB president Bobby...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:31:59 +0800
Abang Jo pledges to bring greater development to Gedong if elected
GEDONG, Dec 12 — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has pledged to bring more development to Gedong constituency if he is elected to represent the constituency. Speaking at the launch of Gedong as a district today, Abang.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:30:40 +0800
From ‘arrogant’ to ‘socialist’, Dr M confirms Finance Ministry aide who overstepped boundaries is Tony Pua
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today confirmed that the “arrogant” political aide who “acted like a minister” and irked the business community when Pakatan Harapan (PH) was government was DAP’s Tony.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:18:52 +0800
Sarawak poll: DAP’s Batu Kawah hopeful pushes better, wider facilities for elderly, persons with disabilities
KUCHING, Dec 12 — Sarawak needs to invest more in human development and that includes the care of senior citizens and people living with disabilities, Dr Kelvin Yii said today. The DAP politician who is running for Batu Kawah in the upcoming...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:13:08 +0800
Abang Jo: New Gedong district to become satellite city for Samarahan
GEDONG, Dec 12 — Gedong is now officially a district in Sarawak, a recognition that will improve the way of life of the community and subsequently turn it into a satellite city for the Samarahan area. Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abang.....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:05:59 +0800
Johor police chief says 18 cops from state sacked for various offences
JOHOR BARU, Dec 12 — Eighteen policemen and one administrative officer of the Johor police contingent were dismissed from the force for various offences, between January and November this year, state police chief...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:00:10 +0800
Ordered to remove election posters, Sarawak DAP chief asks if GPS ‘afraid’ of having its ties with PAS and Umno exposed
KUCHING, Dec 12 — Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chien Jen today said the party has been ordered by the Election Commission (EC) to remove some of its campaign posters for the state election displayed publicly in the Kuching area. According to Chong, the....

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:37:45 +0800
Dr Mahathir: Race is not the issue in Malaysia, it is the value system held by the different races
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — It is not the race of a person but the value system held by the race of a person that propels them forward and ensures their success, two-time former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. The Langkawi MP said...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:26:26 +0800
MACC refutes detaining Parti Bumi Kenyalang president ahead of Sarawak poll, says only asked man to give statement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied arresting Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan earlier this morning as alleged. Its chief commissioner Datuk Azam Baki told Malaysiakini that the...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:40:58 +0800
PM Ismail: Cooperatives can help address problems of rising prices of goods
BERA, Dec 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said cooperatives nationwide could play their role to help overcome the problem of rising prices of goods and reduce the stress and financial burden of the people affected by the...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:16:50 +0800
Police detain MACC officer to assist in robbery case probe
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that an officer from the commission has been detained by the police to assist in investigations into a gang robbery case last Friday in K...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:13:50 +0800
PM Ismail: Prices of goods expected to stabilise early next year
BERA, Dec 12 — The price of goods is expected to stabilise early next year with more countries opening their economic sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said movement restrictions were also ex...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:01:38 +0800
DAP must be in same role, direction as PSB to form next govt together after Sarawak polls, says president
SIBU, Dec 12 — Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak will need to be in the same role and direction as Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for any possibility of working together to form the next government after the upcoming state election, said ...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:40:03 +0800
Annuar Musa: Targeted 92pc 4G coverage in Sarawak within Q3 next year realistic, achievable
KUCHING, Dec 12 — The targeted 92 percent for 4G coverage in Sarawak come the third quarter of next year is realistic and achievable, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.  This was not...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:37:36 +0800
Branded ‘arrogant’, Tony Pua pleads mea culpa but says wouldn’t act differently in carrying out Finance Ministry duties
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Former Finance Ministry official Tony Pua today acknowledged that he may have offended a certain gaming businessman with close links to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad when Pakatan Harapan was government. But...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:32:22 +0800
CovidNow: 97.3pc of adults in Malaysia fully vaccinated
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — A total of 22,772,882 individuals or 97.3 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday. Based on the Health Ministry’s CovidNow portal,...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:28:44 +0800
PM Ismail Sabri: 500,257 job seekers able to secure jobs through 27 govt initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — A total of 500,257 job seekers have managed to secure jobs through 27 initiatives implemented by the government as of Dec 3, thus surpassing the target of creating 500,000 job opportunities set by the Financ...



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