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Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:25:26 +0800
Deputy communications minister takes Saifuddin, Zafrul to task, alleging ‘secrecy between ministers’ on 5G deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister (KKMM) Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin today took his former minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah and the current finance minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz to task,...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:36:59 +0800
NRC chairman: Leverage market opportunities to accelerate growth in Muslim world
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — A paradigm shift must be made by leveraging market opportunities with new innovations, reforming business models and disruptive technologies as potential game changer to accelerate growth of all sectors in the Muslim world,.....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:36:21 +0800
Passing of Federal Constitution Amendment Bill a massive legal breakthrough for Sabah and Sarawak, says minister
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 — The passing of the Federal Constitution Amendment 2021 Bill was a path-breaking and massive legal breakthrough for Sabah and Sarawak, and the nation as a whole, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and.....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:26:11 +0800
Firmus bags Cyber Security Company of the Year award for third time
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Cyber security firm Firmus Sdn Bhd has once again won the Cyber Security Company of the Year title at the Malaysia Cyber Security Awards. The company’s performance and contribution to its sector have been recognised during....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:15:21 +0800
Labuan International Business and Financial Centre can become platform to expand digital Islamic finance, says finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) can become a platform to expand Malaysia’s capabilities in digital Islamic finance and the government is prepared to collaborate with relevant...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:04:22 +0800
Guan Eng received salary of RM44,375 a month as chief minister, witness tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Sessions Court was told today that Lim Guan Eng received a salary and allowance amounting to RM44,375 as Penang chief minister from March 2008 to May 2018. Former Principal Senior Assistant Secretary (State Legislative...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:02:13 +0800
US Secretary of State Blinken calls on PM Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken today called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at his office at the Parliament building here. The meeting at 2.30pm lasted about half an hour.  Also...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:47:12 +0800
Abang Jo: Federal Constitution amendment fully protects Sarawak’s rights under the law
KUCHING, Dec 15 ― The current amendment of Article 160 (2) of the Federal Constitution is to fully protect Sarawak’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Gabungan Parti...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:39:05 +0800
GPS candidate tells political opponents not to use veggie price hikes as political gimmick to gain votes in Sarawak
KUCHING, Dec 15 ― Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Padungan Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on his political opponents not to use increase in vegetable prices as a political gimmick to gain votes in the upcoming state election....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:19:33 +0800
Syed Hamid: Collaboration among nations vital for economic rejuvenation, reform
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — More collaborative efforts are needed between sectors, nations and individuals for economic rejuvenation and reform amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid.....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:14:45 +0800
Malaysia needs to pay serious attention to rising global temperatures, says PM Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The country needs to pay serious attention to the impact of rising global temperatures of above 1.1 degrees Celsius which results in dry seasons and frequency of floods, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:47:38 +0800
Malaysia adds 3,900 Covid-19 infections to exceed 2.7 million cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 —  Malaysia today reported an additional 3,900 Covid-19 cases, which brings the total tally of infections since the pandemic began to beyond the 2.7 million mark. With the addition of today’s figures, the cumulative....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:38:20 +0800
Anwar warns DNB could be next 1MDB but deputy minister says no
KUALA LUMPUR, Dc 15 — The firm Putrajaya set up to manage the country’s 5G network infrastructure could not be compared to 1MDB, Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez Musa said. He said this during the Question and Answer (Q&A) session ...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:58:15 +0800
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commends Malaysia’s handling of Covid-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 15 — The United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken today commended Malaysia’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and was also appreciative of Malaysia’s contribution of vaccines to Covax, a worldwide vaccine sharing...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:46:47 +0800
Sabah CM hopeful Federal Constitution Amendment will lead to full restoration of MA63
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 ― Sabah chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is confident that the passing of the Federal Constitution Amendment 2021 Bill will pave the way for full restoration of the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63). Describing it as...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:37:42 +0800
Minister: Finance Ministry estimates the total cost of 5G coverage at RM12.5b
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 ― The Finance Ministry estimates the total cost of the country's 5G coverage inclusive of network hardware and infrastructure at RM12.5 billion, said Deputy Finance Minister II, Yamani Hafez Musa. He said the total cost wa...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:21:51 +0800
Perak to be the first to have Sports Development Policy for persons with disabilities, state legislative assembly told
IPOH, Dec 15 ― Perak will be the first state to introduce the Sports Development Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to empower sports among the group, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Youth, Sports, Communication and...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:57:11 +0800
Deputy finance minister II: Bank Negara has no immediate plan to issue central bank currency
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 ― Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has no immediate plan to issue Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez Musa said. He said in Malaysia, the domestic payment systems, including the Real-time...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:25:08 +0800
Takiyuddin: Blinken’s visit to Malaysia also to discuss renewable energy sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 ― The visit to Malaysia by US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, among others, is to discuss electricity generation from renewable energy (RE) sources, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Energy and Natural Resources Minister.....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:09:31 +0800
DNB rolls out 5G test pilot through YES and Unifi Mobile
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) unveiled today its publicly accessible 5G network as test pilot through mobile network operators YES and Telekom Berhad's Unifi Mobile, amid resistance from private service providers who acc...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:06:23 +0800
Deputy IGP urges schools to use embedded liaisons to clamp down on bullying
IPOH, Dec 15 — Schools should use liaison officers to swiftly inform police of bullying, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said when commenting on the case at the Sultan Azlan Shah Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:53:31 +0800
Malaysian maritime authorities search for undocumented migrants after boat capsizes off Johor’s coast
KOTA TINGGI, Dec 15 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has launched a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation after a boat carrying 60 undocumented migrants was believed to have capsized due to bad weather at Tanjung Balau here today....

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:45:11 +0800
Deputy IGP: Sulu army's gathering had nothing to do with invading Sabah
IPOH, Dec 15 — Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim today confirmed that the gathering that took place within the Southern Philippine militia, was merely to discuss their economy and local security. Mazlan said that the...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:30:22 +0800
Sarawak polls: Kampung Sting has potential to become tourist destination
PADAWAN, Dec 15 ― Kampung Sting has the attractions ― waterfalls and natural landscape ― to woo tourists but the lack of basic facilities is proving to be a bane for the village. The residents of this village, which is located about 40...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:25:54 +0800
MAHB’s domestic passenger movements surge to 2.3 million in Nov
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 ― Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) network of airports in Malaysia recorded a total of 2.3 million passenger movements in November 2021, surpassing the two million mark for the first time since the onset of the...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:59:13 +0800
Perak Speaker reprimands rep for bringing raw chicken to assembly sitting
IPOH, Dec 15 ― Speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid today reprimanded the action of Hulu Kinta assemblyman Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad who brought a whole piece of raw chicken to the Perak State Assembly sitting yesterday. He also asked...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:46:00 +0800
Sarawak polls: Youth development is GPS candidate Miro Semuh’s focus in Serembu
BAU, Dec 15 — Marketability of youths is the main focus of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Miro Semuh in the Serembu constituency during his campaign in the 12th Sarawak state election. From Kampung Kandis Baru here, he said several...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:06:22 +0800
Sarawak polls: Awang Tengah rallies GPS supporters to cast votes
MIRI, Dec 15 ― Registered voters who support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have been asked to go all out to translate their support into votes for the coalition on Saturday, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said this is vital to ensure...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:37:07 +0800
CovidNow: 97.3pc of adult population fully vaccinated as of yesterday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 ― A total of 25,515,074 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, 98.6 per cent of the...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:52:50 +0800
Sarawak polls: You can cast your vote at any time during opening hours of polling station, PSB president tells voters
SIBU, Dec 15 ― Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has dispelled the misconception among certain members of the public that they can only cast their votes during the specific time allocated to them by the Election Commission (EC) on polling day. The Parti...



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