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Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:53:12 +0800
GRS actively preparing for next GE, says Bung Moktar
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 10 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is actively planning and preparing for the next General Election (GE), said Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. He said GRS recently held a GE meeting to coordinate....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:32:17 +0800
Mohd Syafiq is Health Ministry’s new sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 — Datuk Mohd Shafiq Abdullah has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Health (MOH) effective today. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali when making the announcement said Mohd Shafiq, 57,.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:28:18 +0800
No quarantine exemption for federal ministers if they visit Sarawak after overseas trip, says state minister
KUCHING, Feb 10 — Federal ministers will have to undergo the mandatory two-week quarantine if they visit Sarawak within 14 days of returning from an official overseas trip, state Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:50:07 +0800
How can Putrajaya do better on Covid-19? Survey says start with no politicians flouting rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Four in ten Malaysians surveyed said they “approved” of the government’s response to Covid-19 so far at 40.2 per cent, compared to 27.4 per cent who “disapproved” of it. In the report released by Singapore-based...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:49:40 +0800
Suspension of Parliament during Emergency: Court sets Feb 17 to hear submission on Anwar’s leave application for judicial review
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The High Court has set February 17 to hear the submission on the leave application for judicial review filed by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim regarding the suspension of the Parliamentary session during the Emergency period....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:43:22 +0800
Khazanah MD Shahril neither confirms nor denies leaving sovereign wealth fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan has neither confirmed nor denied that he is leaving the sovereign wealth fund. “Nothing to confirm actually. I have a contract that goes until August, so.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:34:34 +0800
In survey, Asean respondents feel Singapore responded to Covid-19 the best, Malaysia in fifth place
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — A survey covering South-east Asia found that Singapore had offered the best leadership in combatting Covid-19 in the region, with Malaysia placed at fifth behind neighbours Vietnam and Thailand. The report released by...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:25:21 +0800
Covid-19: Tight security measures at Pasir Gudang Indoor Stadium quarantine centre
JOHOR BARU, Feb 10 — The first Covid-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) in Johor, at the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) indoor stadium which started operating today, has been installed with barbed wires and is tightly controlled.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:25:13 +0800
Prasarana: Rapid KL train services to operate until 11pm from tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Rapid KL train services will operate from 6am to 11pm beginning tomorrow following the extension of the movement control order (MCO) until February 18. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana), in a statement today said during.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:18:07 +0800
Health minister: Zero new Covid-19 cases for interstate travel cluster yesterday shows MCO is working
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the fact no new cases were recorded for the interstate travel cluster yesterday is a testament to the effectiveness of the movement control order (MCO). In a statement today, Dr.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:10:00 +0800
Trial witness: Najib claimed Saudi prince ‘donated’ to 1MDB’s charity arm, told Cabinet not to disclose donation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak as prime minister had claimed to the Cabinet in 2010 that the late Saudi crown prince had donated to 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s charity arm Yayasan 1Malaysia Development Berhad (Yayasan 1MDB), a.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:58:24 +0800
Kedah animal home owner dies with shelter facing demolition
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Halijah Idris, popular for her efforts in saving stray animals including dogs, passed away today after undergoing cancer surgery at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah. According to the Pak Mie Shelter Facebook...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:56:14 +0800
Who are the 19 members of the Special Independent Emergency Committee advising the Agong?
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The government finally announced yesterday the members of the Special Independent Emergency Committee 2021 (SIEC) that will advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong when it would be feasible to lift the Emergency ahead of its...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:24:27 +0800
Shahrir Samad’s money laundering case to be heard April 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The trial of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad, who is charged with failing to declare the RM1 million which received from Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), will begin on April 1 ...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:10:04 +0800
Malaysian Employers Federation sees Covid-19 vaccine rollout boosting economy, leading to more jobs by H2 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The rollout of vaccination programmes scheduled for the end of this month will further boost the Malaysian economy and help in creating more jobs possibly by the second half of 2021, the Malaysian Employers Federatio...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:59 +0800
Convince voters of govt’s commitment to lower voting age, Undi18 tells Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Young Voters’ Association, also known as the Undi18 campaign, has demanded Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin reiterate his commitment in ensuring the Constitution amendment to lower voting age goes through. In a.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:29:34 +0800
Putrajaya approved RM12.7b in wage subsidies as of January 2021, says finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The government has approved a total of RM12.76 billion of applications for the Wage Subsidy Programme 1.0 (WSP 1.0) as of Jan 29, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. ...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:19:27 +0800
TNB’s Amir Hamzah replaces Tunku Alizakri as EPF CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan will be appointed as CEO of the Employer’s Provident Fund (EPF) effective on March 1, pending approval from the Minister.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:13:01 +0800
Tengku Zafrul: Putrajaya approved RM1.2b in loans under Penjana SME financing
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The government has approved 6,507 applications involving RM1.23 billion under the National Economic Recovery Plan’s (Penjana) small and medium enterprise (SME) financing scheme as of Jan 29, said Finance M...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:07:42 +0800
Minister: Palm oil industry plays key role to fight Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Hygiene products produced using palm oil meant the industry was an unsung hero in the fight against Covid-19, said Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali. The plantation industries and commodities minister also said the industry.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:20:08 +0800
High Court sets Feb 18 to decide if Rosmah must answer charges in RM1.2b solar project corruption case
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 ― The High Court here has set February 18 to decide whether Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor must enter her defence on three charges of corruption related to a RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project. Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan set the...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:15:31 +0800
Stats Dept: Malaysia’s population grew to 32.7 million at end of 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The country's population in the fourth quarter of 2020 was estimated at 32.73 million, an increase of 0.4 per cent year-on-year. According to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released today, 121,251...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:01:38 +0800
After Tommy Thomas book scandal, Deputy Speaker Azalina makes case for separating AG’s advisory and prosecutorial roles
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 ― Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said called for reforms to the appointment and functions of the attorney general (AG) today, in response to the controversy of Tan Sri Tommy Thomas’ memoir. Among the...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:56:32 +0800
Report: Dr Mahathir blames Pak Lah, Najib for failure to see Vision 2020 through
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly blamed the failure of achieving Vision 2020 goals on poor execution by his successors Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Dr Mahathir told Free...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:42:29 +0800
Report: Dr Mahathir insists did not tamper with judiciary in the past, unlike Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has once again dismissed claims that he had interfered with the judiciary during his first term as prime minister. He instead accused others of tampering with the judicial system, including those who.....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:34:44 +0800
Ministers must use private planes, restrict movement on official trips under new Covid-19 SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The government has released standard operating procedures (SOPs) for official ministerial visits abroad, amid continued backlash over an order exempting ministers from the 10-day Covid-19 quarantine upon their return. The...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:11:28 +0800
Bersatu senator moots new law to punish insults against PM, monarchy on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — A new piece of legislation on insults, incitement and slander should be introduced specifically for new social media, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia senator Datuk Razali Idris said today. The Dewan Negara’s Caucus on...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:17 +0800
Education Ministry: Exam candidates must make daily Covid-19 screening declaration
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Examination candidates at all local schools must submit a Covid-19 screening declaration form daily before entering their examination halls, according to the Education Ministry. In its frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the....

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:09:30 +0800
Penang hotels badly-hit by MCO offer to become quarantine centres, says exco
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 10 — Hotels in Penang that have been severely impacted by the movement control order (MCO) and the Covid-19 pandemic have applied to be converted into Covid-19 Low-Risk Patient Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRC). Penang’s...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:27:05 +0800
Judge in Najib’s 1MDB trial directs witness to go for Covid-19 swab test
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The High Court has instructed a witness in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption trial to undergo a Covid-19 swab test. The 10th prosecution witness, former 1MDB chief executive Mohd Hazem....



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