Singapore open to fresh HSR proposals from Malaysia, says Hsien Loong
Singapore is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project although both countries have previously agreed to terminate it, says the republic’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told reporters in Singapore that the discussions on revival of the HSR project would be carried out by the two transport ministries and the new proposal would be brought to the Cabinet.
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November 29, 2021
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Over 9,000 police to be deployed during Sarawak polls: Deputy IGP
The police force will deploy over 9,000 of its personnel to ensure safety and monitor standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance during the Sarawak state elections.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said manpower from the state's police contingent was sufficient, but Bukit Aman was ready to send reinforcements if needed.
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November 29, 2021
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Tiger conservation centre already built so no allocation needed in Budget 2022
There was no allocation for the National Tiger Conservation Centre in Budget 2022 because the construction of the 40ha centre in Lanchang, Pahang has been completed, says Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
He said that in his winding-up speech on Budget 2022 at the Committee Stage in Parliament on Monday (Nov 29) when responding to several MPs who had questioned the absence of allocations to the centre.
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November 29, 2021
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Covid-19: 4,087 new cases bring total to 2,627,903
Malaysia recorded 4,087 new Covid-19 cases on Monday.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this brought the cumulative infections in the country to 2,627,903.
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November 29, 2021
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From loan shark to drug kingpin
A loan shark is believed to have bankrolled a mini drug laboratory that was crippled in Bukit Puchong in Selangor last week.
The drug syndicate is said to have secured a steady supply of pure heroin from the Golden Triangle and was producing Ecstasy pills and grade-three heroin for users in the Klang Valley.
Police seized at least RM8.09mil worth of synthetic drugs from the laboratory, which had been operating out of a shoplot in Bukit Kepong for over six months.
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November 29, 2021
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Johor looking at expanding VTL-Land to Second Link
Johor is looking at having the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL-Land) implemented at the Second Link near Iskandar Puteri following the successful launch of the travel scheme at the Causeway.
State public works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri said Johor had prepared well for the VTL-Land.
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November 29, 2021
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Ahmad Faizal: Cash rewards for Olympic and Paralympic medallists still in process
Medal winners at the recent Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have yet to receive their cash rewards, says Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
He said this when wrapping up his ministerial replies on Budget 2022 at the committee stage in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Nov 29) that the cash reward amounting to RM5.22mil has yet to be settled as it involves a large sum which requires approval from the Finance Ministry.
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November 29, 2021
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Putrajaya remains committed in returning SESB to Sabah, announcement soon, says Takiyuddin
Putrajaya remains committed to restoring Sabah's electricity management rights and the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry is finalising several counter proposals to the state government, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said once the proposals are approved by the Cabinet, then there will be an announcement soon regarding the state government's takeover of the Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) utility company.
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November 29, 2021
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PMs meet as Singapore-Malaysia land border reopens
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong greeted Malaysia's Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in person on Monday (November 29) as one of the world's busiest land borders reopened, allowing vaccinated travellers to cross after nearly two years of being separated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 29, 2021
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First arrival of 240 passengers kicks off VTL-Air at KLIA
The first Vaccinated Travel Lane by air (VTL-Air) flight from Singapore ferrying 240 passengers onboard Singapore Airlines SQ108 landed at KL International Airport (KLIA) at 9.25 am and was greeted with a water cannon salute.
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November 29, 2021
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BTS performs first in-person concert since 2019
BTS returned to the stage over the weekend in their first in-person concert since 2019, as fans turned up in the thousands in Los Angeles, California for the event.
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November 29, 2021
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First passengers depart Singapore for Malaysia as land border reopens
The first group of passengers crossing over a newly reopened land border into Malaysia departed Singapore on Monday (November 29) morning.
The crossing between Singapore and Johor Baru causeway was reopened on Monday for vaccinated travellers after nearly two years of being shut down.
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November 29, 2021
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More than 1,700 govt doctors resigned over last four years, Dewan Rakyat hears
More than 1,700 government doctors resigned over the last four years, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
He said based on the Health Ministry's records between 2017 and June this year, a total of 1,497 contract medical officers had resigned.
He said this in his reply to a question raised by Kuala Selangor MP Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Nov 29).
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November 29, 2021
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RTK-Antigen and RT-PCR tests effective in detecting Omicron variant, says Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on Monday (Nov 29) said the RTK-Antigen and RT-PCR tests to detect Covid-19 infection are effective in detecting the Omicron variant of the virus.
He added that early reports from South Africa, which has a low vaccination rate, show that Omicron has only caused moderate symptoms.
To a question, Khairy said it was also too early to expect the movement control order (MCO) to be re-imposed following the emergence of the variant.
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November 29, 2021
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Covid-19 self-test kits: No plans to fix ceiling price yet
There are no plans at the moment to fix a new ceiling price for Covid-19 self-test kits, says Datuk Rosol Wahid.
The Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said that in reply to Datuk Mohd Salim Sharif (BN-Jempol) in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Nov 29), adding that there are still some 17 million kits in stock and the government will allow market forces to determine the prices, to prevent manipulation and the self test kits will be sold at maximum price for profit.
Meanwhile, when responding to Mohd Salim's question on the proliferation of self-test kits offered online, Rosol reminded members of the public who buy self-test kits online to do so from suppliers who display their company registration.
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November 29, 2021
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Censorship Board did not approve seven movies since last year, Dewan Rakyat told
Since last year, the Film Censorship Board (LPF) has not approved seven movies to be screened in local theatres, with six films last year and one this year, says Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said.
The Deputy Home Minister said that when responding to Lim Lip Eng (PH-Kepong) on Monday (Nov 29), adding that the sole film that was not approved for screening in local theatres this year was Chinese war movie The Battle at Lake Changjin.
Ismail said the board did not approve six films last year, which were Bollywood movies Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Paliu Padama Paathuka, White Eye from Israel, Boluomi from Taiwan, Real Love from France and locally-produced Daulat, which was eventually released on iFlix.
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November 29, 2021
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One Covid-19 positive case detected on first day of VTL-Land, says Khairy
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin told a press conference on Monday (Nov 29) that a positive Covid-19 case was detected at the Johor Causeway entry point on the first day of the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL-Land).
He said the case was detected through RTK-Antigen on-arrival testing conducted at the international entry point.
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November 29, 2021
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Flexible hours, shorter work week for women among proposed changes to Employment Act
Women in the workforce can look forward to flexible schedules and a shorter work week following amendments to the Employment Act.
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said that in reply to June Leow Hsiad Hui (PH-Hulu Selangor) in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Nov 29), adding that the proposed amendments are expected to be tabled and passed by the Dewan Rakyat next month.
However, Awang told Leow there were no plans to make it mandatory for employers in the private sector to provide daycare facilities at the workplace for working mothers.
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November 29, 2021
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Covid-19: Sarawak has highest vaccination rate, death almost 18 times more likely for unvaccinated
As of Saturday (Nov 27), a total of 620,180 adults in Sarawak have received their Covid-19 booster shots, the highest number in the country, making up 30.4% of the state's adult population, says Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
The Deputy Health Minister said that in reply to Ahmad Johnie Zawawi (GPS-Igan) on Monday (Nov 29), adding that from Jan 1 till Saturday, there have been 29,809 Covid-19 deaths reported nationwide and unvaccinated individuals are 17.9 times more likely to die from complications compared to those who are inoculated.
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November 29, 2021
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More than 30% of workforce equipped with diplomas or degrees, says deputy minister
There are 4.7 million Malaysians with diploma and degree qualifications in the national workforce, making up 31.6% of the total workforce, says Datuk Awang Hashim.
The Deputy Human Resources Minister said that during Question Time in Parliament on Monday (Nov 29), adding that the government remains committed to improving the skills and income of Malaysians by providing employment training or apprenticeship for upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling.
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November 28, 2021
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