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Malay Mail:

Sarawak state election: PBB has identified candidates, says Nanta

KUCHING, Oct 21 — Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has identified its candidates for the 12th Sarawak state election, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, here, today.

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The Straits Times:

FPDA needs to stay nimble amid new threats: PM Lee

SINGAPORE - The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), which turns 50 this year, needs to remain nimble amid a challenging environment, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Oct 21).

The Star:

Melaka polls: Umno-PAS multi-way contests will make things difficult in Selangor

KLANG: Selangor PAS will be in a difficult position if the Islamist party is involved in multi-way fights that also include Umno in the upcoming Melaka polls.

Malay Mail:

Khairy: MOH fixing MySejahtera, improving safety after reports of unsolicited OTP texts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today said that the ministry is conducting a “dual-fix” method to address the issue of unsolicited one-time passwords (OTP) and spam emai...

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Malay Mail:

Fadillah: National Centre for Disease Control expected to be completed by end 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The construction of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), costing RM284 million and located in the Enstek industrial area, Negri Sembilan, is expected to take three ...

The Star:

EC to present SOPs for Melaka election on Friday (Oct 22), says Khairy

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Election Commission (EC) will present standard operating procedures (SOP) for the upcoming Melaka state election at the Covid-19 Pandemic Management Special Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, on Friday (Oct 22).

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The Star:

We've met several party leaders but no rush to sign up, says Idris Haron

PETALING JAYA: The four assemblymen who triggered the collapse of the Melaka state government claim they have met several party leaders and are in no rush to join any political party, says Datuk Seri Idris Haron.

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The Straits Times:

Malaysia's Health Minister warns of rising hospitalisations as interstate travel resumes

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia on Thursday (Oct 21) warned of rising hospitalisations even though the overall Covid-19 situation continued to show signs of improvement despite the easing of travel restrictio...

Malay Mail:

Najib’s application for stay of SRC’s civil case to be heard on Dec 3

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The application of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for a stay of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s civil suit proceeding against him over alleged breach of trust an...

Malay Mail:

EMCO at Kampung Orang Asli Ruai, Pahang from Oct 22, says NSC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The enhanced movement control order (EMCO) will be enforced at Kampung Orang Asli Ruai, Mukim Batu Talam, Raub, Pahang from October 22 to November 4.

The Star:

Don't hurry into Sarawak polls, says local civil society group

KUCHING: The Sarawak government should not hurry into the state election before the Emergency in the state ends next February, says a local civil society organisation.

The Star:

Aukus military pact will go on, says Australia and UK

KUALA LUMPUR: The Aukus pact involving Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States will go on, says Defence Ministers from two of the three partner nations.

Malay Mail:

Dewan Negara approves 12MP motion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Dewan Negara today approved the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) motion, the country’s new five-year plan for the period from 2021 to 2025.

Malay Mail:

Sabah gives RM1.2m in aid to B40 tertiary students, says CM

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 21 – The Sabah government has distributed RM1.2 million in financial aid under the Budi programme (tertiary institution registration assistance) to help 670 students pursue higher...

Malay Mail:

HR minister: Malaysia studying UAE’s foreign worker salary payment system

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 — The foreign worker salary payment system implemented in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the systems that Malaysia is studying to improve the management of foreign worker...

Malay Mail:

Govt looking at project cooperation opportunities in Afghanistan's reconstruction, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government is looking at cooperation opportunities with some countries including in infrastructure development and capacity building in the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

The Star:

Two-year-old killed as lorry hits m-cycle from behind in Kota Tinggi

KOTA TINGGI: A two-year-old toddler was killed while her mother was badly injured in an accident at KM4, Jalan Mawai-Kuala Sedeli here.

The Star:

Floods recede in Kedah, relief centres in four other states remain open

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Floods in Kedah have receded but the situation remains unchanged in Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, which also recorded a rise in the number of evacuees and relief centres in operation.

Malay Mail:

Yan residents traumatised after homes flooded three times in two months

YAN, Oct 21 — Residents here are traumatised after the district was struck by flash floods again yesterday—the third time after the mudflow tragedy last August 18.

Malay Mail:

SDMC: New Covid-19 cases in Sarawak remain below 1,000

KUCHING, Oct 21 — The number of new Covid-19 cases in Sarawak remained below four figures for five consecutive days when 725 cases were reported today.

Malay Mail:

Supermax seeking clarity from US Customs and Border Protection on Withhold Release Order issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Supermax Corporation Bhd’s representatives in the United States are currently in touch in the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to obtain more clarity and information o...

Malay Mail:

Muhyiddin: States should establish councils to speed up post-Covid-19 recovery

MELAKA, Oct 21 — National Recovery Council (MPN) chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, said a recovery council should be established in every state to speed up the country’s recovery process followi...

The Star:

'Warped mindsets' behind rape jokes, whisky controversies, says Rafidah

PETALING JAYA: Recent controversies over homegrown whisky Timah and making jokes about rape arose because of people with "warped mindsets", says Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.

Malay Mail:

Over 27,000 tourists visited Penang from Oct 11-19 after travel ban lifted, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — A total of 27,059 people visited Penang in the period from October 11 to 19 after the interstate travel ban was lifted.

The Star:

Covid-19: Cases rise above 6,000, says Health DG

PETALING JAYA: The number of new Covid-19 cases has gone up to 6,210, after staying below the 6,000 mark for three days, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Star:

Man's death sentence for murder of woman in confinement upheld

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Federal Court has upheld the death sentence of a former security guard assistant for the charge of murdering a woman in confinement six years ago.

Malay Mail:

PM: Committees set up to organise northern peninsular states’ development under 4th National Physical Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the establishment of Regional Planning Committees for states in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, after approving the 4...

Malay Mail:

Deputy minister: Govt studying best mechanism to implement digital economy tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government is studying the mechanisms to implement taxation on digital economy businesses that have recorded billions of ringgit in profit in the country.

The Star:

Papar declared African Swine Fever zone

KOTA KINABALU: Papar became the latest district to be declared an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak zone in Sabah after the virus was detected in Kampung Kogopon and Kampung Purak last month.

The Star:

No report lodged about sexual assault on Nur Sajat, says police

PETALING JAYA: The police have not received any report that cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat was sexually assaulted by enforcement officers when she was arrested earlier in 2021.

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Malay Mail:

Astro Warna apologises over rape joke in TV show

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Astro Warna has apologised over a rape joke contained in the Rumah No. 107 programme aired on its network.

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Malay Mail:

Minister: Islamic tourism entrepreneurs urged to raise understanding of halal aspects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Entrepreneurs in the Islamic tourism segment need to improve their understanding of the halal aspects to enable them to identify unique selling points for their respective tou...

Malay Mail:

Sibu in position to become Sarawak central region’s centre of development, says CM

SIBU, Oct 21 — Once known for its timber industry which flourished during the 1940s and 1950s, Sibu, which rely mostly on commercial activities, now need to put itself on the right track so as not t...

The Star:

Court allows prosecution's bid to impeach Rosmah

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The High Court here has allowed the prosecution's attempt to impeach Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's credibility following contradictions in her testimony in the ongoing solar project trial and statement she gave to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in her money laundering case.

The Star:

Khairy: Hospitalisations due to Covid-19 is on the increase in S'gor, Putrajaya and Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of hospitalisations due to Covid-19 has increased in Selangor, Putrajaya and Sarawak after the government allowed interstate travel on Oct 11, said the Health Ministry.

The Star:

Businessmen with palace as address plead not guilty to giving false information

IPOH (Bernama): Two businessmen were charged in the Sessions Court here Thursday (Oct 21) with giving false information on their identity cards by using Kediaman Diraja Istana Kinta as their address.

The Star:

Cyber security among key aspects in future planning of FPDA, says Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: A focus on cyber security, joint exercises and 5th generation assets are among key aspects that should be included in the future planning of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

Malay Mail:

Dewan Negara Speaker: Senate members can now wear batik shirts on Thursdays

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Dewan Negara has allowed all members of the Senate and officials to wear batik shirts on Thursdays, announced its president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.

Malay Mail:

Nurul Izzah moots new multidimensional index to measure true scale of post-pandemic poverty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar said a new Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) developed in collaboration with former Professor of Economics and Director of the School of...

The Star:

All national parks in Johor to reopen on Nov 1

JOHOR BARU: All parks under Johor National Parks will reopen for visitors on Nov 1 after closing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Star:

Johor JPJ issues 170 compound notices amounting to RM50,000 in one-day operation

JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 170 compounds to 131 vehicles amounting to more than RM50,000 for various offences during a special operation dubbed 'Ops Caliper' at Jalan Skudai-Pontian interchange here.

The Star:

Two Sabah cops plead not guilty to corruption charges

KOTA KINABALU: Two police corporals claimed trial at the Special Corruption Court here to bribery charges.

Malay Mail:

Law minister must criminalise stalking in Malaysia now, say NGOs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) and 50 other NGOs are calling on the government and de facto Law Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar to make stalking a crime in...

Malay Mail:

Minister briefs Johor Sultan on Pulau Batu Puteh issue

JOHOR BARU, Oct 21 — Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar today granted an audience to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Jun...

Malay Mail:

Two MACC officers charged with cheating

JOHOR BARU, Oct 21 —Two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers were charged in the Sessions Court here today with cheating an individual of RM40,000 to help solve a case.

The Star:

Senate conveys condolences to fireman Mohd Diya's family

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Senate on Thursday (Oct 21) conveyed its condolences to the family of fireman Mohd Diya Che Jusoh, who died early today after a mishap during a flood evacuation operation in Melaka on Wednesday (Oct 20).

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The Star:

Johor cops seeking father-son duo who allegedly forged documents using TMJ's name

JOHOR BARU: Johor police are searching for a father and son duo in connection with a forgery case involving forged foreign currency exchange documents using the name of Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.

The Star:

Covid-19: Over RM8mil spent so far on equipment to manage bodies, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) has spent RM8.128mil on the procurement of medical equipment, especially for the management of bodies related to Covid-19 deaths, at the forensic departments of its hospitals nationwide, from last year to Sept 10.

Malay Mail:

In court, Malaysian govt says Sabah-born man should not be granted citizenship, must do more to prove stateless

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Malaysian government today objected in court to the granting of citizenship to a man who was born 26 years ago in Sabah to a Sarawakian father and a mother of uncertain na...

The Star:

KJ orders enforcement officers to stamp out smoking at eateries

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for stricter enforcement against smoking at food premises in line with the Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 2018.

The Star:

Anti-fake news portal records 260% increase in number of visits during pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The number of visits to the Sebenarnya.my portal has increased drastically since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country in January last year with 198.31 million visits or an average of 9.4 million hits per month, compared to 63.7 million visits or an average of 2.65 million hits per month before the pandemic, the Dewan Negara was told Thursday (Oct 21).

The Star:

Virtual exhibition of Sabah Governor's art on display in conjunction with his 68th birthday

KOTA KINABALU: Are you interested in seeing what Sabah head of state Tun Juhar Mahiruddin can do with paintbrushes?

Malay Mail:

Najib, son Nazifuddin get stay on RM1.7b tax arrears suit

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 — The Court of Appeal today allowed the applications by former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin for an interim stay of the summary judgment...

The Star:

UM law students put Malaysia on world map

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A team of law students from University Malaya have done Malaysia proud by winning the Best Paper award at the International Youth Legal Exchange Conference 2021 in Hong Kong.

The Star:

US Embassy gives RM3.3mil booster to Malaysian vaccination outreach programme

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s efforts to provide Covid-19 vaccinations to hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities has received a boost of RM3.3mil from the United States.

Malay Mail:

Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases on the up again with 6,210 infections

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) logged 6,210 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

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Malay Mail:

Rehda: Six to 24 months for Malaysia’s property market to fully recover post-pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Housing developers revealed today that it could take anywhere from half a year to two years for the Malaysian property market to fully recover from the tumultuous effects of t...

Malay Mail:

Foreign minister urges Asean to rethink non-interference policy amid Myanmar crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) should rethink its decades-long policy of non-interference in the affairs of member states, amid a worsening human rights c...

The Star:

Johor cops bust training centre for Macau scam syndicate recruits

JOHOR BARU: Police here have busted a training centre that was actively recruiting people to work for a Macau scam syndicate, arresting eight people.

The Star:

Be wary of maids wanting to quit to return home quickly, says Michael Chong

PETALING JAYA: Employers should be wary after several cases were reported of foreign domestic helpers borrowing money from illegal moneylenders before absconding to their country of origin.

The Star:

Water disruption to several areas in Negri due to power issues at treatment plant

SEREMBAN: The water supply to several areas here has been disrupted due to power supply problems at the Ngoi-ngoi treatment plant.

The Star:

Cops arrest jobless man for allegedly breaking mother's wrist

PETALING JAYA: Police here have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly breaking his mother's wrist.

The Straits Times:

Transgender woman flees Malaysia after prison threat for wearing hijab

KUALA LUMPUR (NYTIMES) - In February 2018, on her birthday, Ms Nur Sajat put on a demure hijab and attended a Muslim prayer session at a new building she was inaugurating near the Malaysian capital, K...

Malay Mail:

Rape jokes are not funny, says Malaysian Olympic diver Pandelela Rinong

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — National diver Pandelela Rinong has hit out at those who make light of sexual violence, stating rape is no laughing matter.

Malay Mail:

Developers urge Putrajaya to extend home ownership campaign beyond Dec

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) today asked the government for a second extension to the ongoing Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) that is to end in De...

Malay Mail:

Budget 2022: Stakeholders call for 4pc of GDP to be allocated to public healthcare system

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 ― Stakeholders in the health sector have expressed hope that the government will allocate at least four per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the public healthcare sys...

Malay Mail:

Environment minister: Malaysia to send delegation to climate change conference in Scotland

SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 ― Malaysia will send a delegation to attend the Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, starting on October 31 to conclude negotiations on several is...

The Star:

Wild elephants spotted roaming through Johor town

JOHOR BARU: Two wild elephants were detected roaming around Taman Bandar Tiram here in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 20) morning.

The Straits Times:

Deal or no deal? Malaysian PM Ismail's stability hinges on budget outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's inaugural budget on Oct 29 will be the first major test of whether his efforts to shake off the instability that plagued his predecessors have succe...

The Star:

SOP breach: Neelofa, husband send representation to AGC

SEREMBAN (Bernama): Celebrity Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and her husband, Muhammad Haris Mohd Ismail, have sent a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers over charges made against them for breaching standard operating procedures (SOP) of the conditional movement control order at a carpet shop, in Nilai, in May this year.

Malay Mail:

Sultan Nazrin: A wise ruler needs no additional power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today said that a wise Ruler does not need any additional power if the three rights as a Constitutional Monarch are...

Malay Mail:

AirAsia named Asia’s top low-cost airline, cabin crew at 28th World Travel Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — AirAsia has been awarded Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fifth consecutive year and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the sixth year running at the ...

The Star:

Beauties lend helping hand to Sabah flood victims

KOTA KINABALU: They are not only beautiful, but strong and kind as well.

Malay Mail:

Fitch unit: Malaysian consumer spending set to rebound in 2022 as sentiment recovers from Covid weigh-down

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Consumer appetite is set to rebound next year with household spending expected to grow by some 5.1 per cent after two years of contraction as the coronavirus kept people indoo...

The Star:

Elephant sanctuary in Kota Tinggi set to welcome visitors in 2025

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Elephant Sanctuary (JES) in Kota Tinggi is expected to open its gates to the public in 2025.

The Star:

Floods: Over 1,000 people in five states evacuated to relief centres

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Heavy rainfall in several states on Wednesday (Oct 20) had caused flash floods with more than 1,000 people evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS).

Malay Mail:

Report: Bersatu’s Redzuan says whoever wins Melaka will win Putrajaya in GE15

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) supreme council member Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof said whoever prevails in the upcoming Melaka state election stands a good chan...

Malay Mail:

US bars Malaysian glove maker Supermax over alleged labour abuses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The United States has barred imports from Malaysian glove maker Supermax Corp over alleged forced labour practices at the company, the fourth Malaysian firm to face such a ban...

The Star:

Johor MB meets with Opposition over state's 2022 Budget

JOHOR BARU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad has met with several Opposition leaders over the state's 2022 Budget, which will be tabled next month.

Malay Mail:

CovidNow: 94.2pc of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — A total of 22,047,448 individuals or 94.2 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday, according to the Mini...

Malay Mail:

Report: Amanah eyes eight to 10 seats in Nov 20 Melaka poll

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Amanah has said it intends to field candidates in at least eight to 10 seats in the Melaka state poll that will take place on November 20.

The Star:

Floods cause Klang residents to evacuate homes

KLANG: Heavy rain wreaked havoc in several locations in Klang, Pandamaran and Port Klang Wednesday (Oct 20) evening with several people having to be evacuated from their homes.

The Star:

Singer Mila Jirin glad to be back in business

SINGER and entrepreneur Mila Jirin is relieved that her catering business is gradually picking up again, Berita Harian reported.

The Star:

Eight boys caught for riding modified bicycles in dangerous manner

JOHOR BARU (Bernama): Eight boys, aged from 10 to 15, were detained by police when they were caught riding their modified bicycles, commonly known as "basikal lajak” in a dangerous manner in a group a separate locations last week.

The Star:

Water cuts in some areas in Port Dickson

SEREMBAN (Bernama): Some areas in Port Dickson are currently experiencing water supply disruptions due to the decline in the production of treated water at the Sungai Linggi Water Treatment Plant due to heavy rain Wednesday (Oct 20) evening.

The Star:

Do you know... about Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher?

Some info about Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

The Star:

A bandaged Andy Lau sparks concern

FANS of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau got worried after he appeared in public with a heavily-bandaged right hand, reported Sin Chew Daily.

The Star:

The lead at last after decades in showbiz

A VETERAN actor who has appeared in more than 100 films in supporting roles will play the hero for the first time in his latest film, Makkal Osai reported.

Malay Mail:

Negri state assembly to sit Nov 26, says MB

SEREMBAN, Oct 21 — The Negri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly sitting is scheduled to be held this Nov 26, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

The Star:

160 homes affected by flash floods in Yan

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A total of 160 homes in several villages in Yan district were hit by flash floods following heavy downpours since Wednesday (Oct 20) afternoon.

The Star:

Court allows Shafee’s appeal against the Bar

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has allowed senior lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s appeal over his defamation suit against the Malaysian Bar and two others relating to his conduct as the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II case.

The Star:

Witness: Najib requested 1MDB audit report

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has been told that the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) audit report was the one special audit report requested by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for him to have a look-through despite there being other special audit reports.

The Star:

Police tighten drug control

JOHOR BARU: Bukit Aman will hold a discussion with the Customs Department to ensure that the country does not become a transit point for drug smuggling.

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Malay Mail:

Malaysia records another 79 deaths from Covid-19 today, 14 brought in dead

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) registered another 79 Covid-19 deaths today, bringing the total number of fatalities in Malaysia since the pandemic began to 28,138.

The Star:

Acute shortage of manual harvesters

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman is urging the government to address the labour shortage in the country, especially in the palm oil industry which is continuing to experience losses for planters and the nation, due to an acute shortage of manual harvesters.

The Star:

400 invited for job interviews, none turned up

PETALING JAYA: There are many vacancies at most Indian-Muslim restaurants, which need an estimated 10,000 locals in managerial and supervisory roles and 20,000 to 25,000 foreign workers for operations, says the Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma).

The Star:

M’sia facing labour shortage

PETALING JAYA: There are many jobs available for Malaysians as employers urgently require workers in certain critical sectors, such as manufacturing and construction, as the economy recovers from the pandemic.

The Star:

Defence: Zahid did not commit CBT

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the charges against Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the alleged embezzlement of Yayasan Akalbudi’s (YAB) funds made no mention of the sales agreement and purchase of a hotel in Bali, Indonesia, the High Court heard.

The Star:

M’sian creates Cambridge history

PETALING JAYA: The University of Cambridge has appointed the first-ever professor of urology in its 812-year history, and he happens to be a Malaysian.

The Star:

Muda gets offer to stand on Warisan ticket for GE15

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah is prepared to offer itself as a vehicle to the yet-to-be-registered Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) to contest in the 15th general election.

The Star:

No to normalised ties with Israel, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has categorically rejected a statement reportedly made by an Israeli minister during a recent interview claiming that the country may normalise relations with Israel.

The Star:

Hopeful for more business

PETALING JAYA: Nomination day for the Melaka polls is more than a fortnight away but hotels of all sizes, homestays and restaurants in the state are already hoping for brisk business ahead.

The Star:

Single mums get early Deepavali joy

GEORGE TOWN: Seven poor families can now look forward to the Deepavali celebration after they received food aid and clothes.

The Star:

Statistics play a vital social role

KUALA LUMPUR: In dealing with the health and economic consequences of Covid-19, the government has learnt that statistics can help ensure there is food for all Malaysians, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

The Star:

Equal status looks feasible

PETALING JAYA: The second attempt to amend the Federal Constitution to return Sabah and Sarawak to a position of equal status with Peninsular Malaysia is likely to gain bipartisan support from MPs across the political divide.

The Star:

MPs: We will support whatever benefits Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah MPs across the aisle look set to give their backing to the second attempt to amend Article 1 (2) of the Constitution to its original description of the federation.

The Star:

Perikatan allocation of seats to be finalised soon

MELAKA: The allocation of seats among Perikatan Nasional component parties for the upcoming Melaka state election is expected to be finalised this week.

The Star:

M’sia committed towards developing maritime industry

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is committed to the development of its maritime industry and to protect seafarers passing through its waters, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Star:

Govt to roll out digital ID

PETALING JAYA: The government will introduce a digital identity (digital ID) for use in online services and transactions, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

The Star:

Cases stay below 6,000 for third straight day

PETALING JAYA: For the third consecutive day, the country’s daily Covid-19 cases stayed below the 6K mark as the country reported 5,516 new infections.

The Star:

Sabah booster jab rollout on until Nov 20

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was among the first batch to receive the Covid-19 vaccine booster shot here.

Malay Mail:

Creeping complacency could undo efforts to suppress Covid-19, medical experts warn

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Increasingly apparent complacency among Malaysians towards Covid-19 could expose the country to new waves of infections, doctors have warned despite the declining number of ne...

Malay Mail:

Rina Harun: ‘Wanita Bangkit’ programme aims to assist over 2,000 women nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will launch the Wanita Bangkit programme tomorrow, which focuses on income generation, job opportunities and economic empo...

Malay Mail:

PM congratulates Yadim over Malaysia Book of Records recognition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob congratulated Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) for successfully organising a 24-hour non-stop tazkirah programme which ma...

Malay Mail:

Police probe case of burnt Quran in Kluang

KLUANG, Oct 20 — Police are investigating an incident where a burnt copy of the Quran was found in Tasik Taman Sri Impian, near here, today.

The Star:

Umno yet to decide on electoral pact for Melaka polls, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN (Bernama): Umno has yet to decide whether to go solo or form a pact with other parties when contesting the Melaka state election on Nov 20, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Malay Mail:

FGV expects to formalise appointment of independent auditor by Nov 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) has identified an independent auditor to carry out the audit work of FGV’s operations against the 11 International Labour Organization (ILO) Indicator...

The Star:

Senior corporate lawyer freed of four insider dealing charges

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Senior corporate lawyer, Datuk Sreesanthan Eliathamby was acquitted and discharged of four charges of insider dealing in three Sessions Courts here today after the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) and Securities Commission (SC) withdrew all the charges against him.

Malay Mail:

Tengku Zafrul: Budget 2022 will contain Malaysia’s economic sector recovery strategies

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The economic sector recovery strategies will be realised through Budget 2022 that has been formulated based on the country’s current scenario, said Finance Minister Datuk Ser...

Malay Mail:

In NYT, Nur Sajat alleges molest during Jais arrest, says officer told mum OK to sexually assault ‘man’

KUALA LUMPUR, October 20 — Transgender entrepreneur Nur Sajat Kamaruzzaman has alleged that she was touched on her breasts and private parts while being arrested by Selangor Islamic Religious Depart...

The Star:

Flash floods hit several neighbourhoods in Klang, 31 evacuated to relief shelters

KLANG: Continuous rains with intermittent heavy showers for six hours from 1pm Wednesday (Oct 20) caused several neighbourhoods in Klang to experience flash floods that inundated their homes.

The Star:

Man, woman found dead at PPR in Setapak Jaya

KUALA LUMPUR: A man and a woman were found dead at the Sri Semarak People's Housing Project (PPR) in Setapak Jaya on Wednesday (Oct 20).

The Straits Times:

PAS torn between supporting Umno or Bersatu in the next election

KUALA LUMPUR - Islamist party PAS, which has played a key role in propping up the federal government in parliament since March last year, will have to decide soon on its stance for the next general el...

Malay Mail:

National Registration Dept forms special task force to check on status of Malaysians aged 90 and above

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has formed a special task force to check and update information on Malaysians aged 90 and above, and their status, said Home Minister D...

Malay Mail:

SDMC to improve EnterSarawak

KUCHING, Oct 20 — The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) will improve the entry procedure via EnterSarawak as a border control measure, after taking cognisance of the proposal mooted by th...

The Straits Times:

Sales go up for some businesses as Malaysia reopens further but recovery takes time

KUALA LUMPUR - Business owner Ravi Rajamoney's clothing shop was on the brink of permanent closure, but that changed after Malaysia announced the reopening of more economic sectors in states with high...

Malay Mail:

With new EC gazette, Melaka voters in nearby countries can now cast postal votes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Melaka’s constituents who live abroad in countries close to Malaysia’s borders are now allowed to register as postal voters, after a law prohibiting them was rescinded by ...

The Star:

Mersing Umno Youth chief dies at 40

JOHOR BARU: Mersing Umno Youth chief Azmir Zainal Abidin has died at the Sultan Ismail Hospital here at the age of 40 years after being admitted due to high blood pressure.

Malay Mail:

National Digital Identity to be fully implemented in 2024, says home minister

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The National Digital Identity (IDN) will be fully implemented in 2024, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

Malay Mail:

Relief efforts alone not enough to tackle poverty in Malaysia, says Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Relief efforts alone cannot break the vicious cycle of poverty, but opportunity, innovation and integration can turn recipients of economic aid into participants in overall ec...

Malay Mail:

‘Ailisi Acne Purifying Cream’ found to contain scheduled poison clindamycin, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The public has been reminded not to purchase or use the cosmetic product ‘Ailisi Acne Purifying Cream’ as it has been found to contain the scheduled poison clindamycin.

The Star:

Johor Sultan expresses disappointment in those who dump garbage into drains, causing floods

JOHOR BARU: (Bernama) Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar expresses his disappointment with certain quarters for throwing garbage into drains and rivers, saying their actions had caused flash floods in the city of Johor Baru.

Malay Mail:

Transport Ministry in final phase of gazetting vehicle plates for persons with disabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in the final stage of gazetting the implementation of vehicle plates for Persons with Disabilities’ (PwD) to replace the existing vehicle ...

Malay Mail:

As Covid-19 infectivity rate increase, MB urges N. Sembilan residents urged to obey SOPs

SEREMBAN, Oct 20 — Mentri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, has reminded Negri Sembilan residents and tourists to always adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs), to reduce the spread of Covi...

The Star:

Cops nab man who used fake IDs to transfer mobile phone credit from other users

KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been arrested for fraudulently transferring mobile phone credit from other users to pre-paid accounts that he had registered.

Malay Mail:

Umrah: Malaysia still discussing with Saudi Arabia on Covid-19 vaccine discrimination, says Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Malaysia is still discussing with the Saudi Arabian government on not to impose vaccine discrimination against its individuals wanting to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in the king...

Malay Mail:

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel will remain unchanged from tomorrow until October 27, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

The Star:

Visiting non-S'wakians must use EnterSarawak to facilitate contact tracing, say state authorities

KUCHING: The Sarawak disaster management committee's requirements for non-Sarawakians to apply for entry via EnterSarawak is meant to facilitate contact tracing should there be positive cases among visitors to the state.

The Star:

LUAS: Landowner told to stop earthworks near Sungai Remok to avoid affecting water quality

PETALING JAYA: A landowner in Hulu Selangor has been ordered to stop earthworks near Sungai Remok to prevent pollutants from affecting the river’s water quality.

Malay Mail:

Decision on party election to be known next week, says PAS veep

KOTA BARU, Oct 20— The decision on whether there will be an election for the PAS central committee at the party’s 67th muktamar (general assembly) this November will be known next week, said vice-...

Malay Mail:

Penang Health Dept: Food factories operating in unhygienic conditions ordered to close for two weeks

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 20 — Two factories processing beancurd and belacan (shrimp paste) near here were ordered closed for two weeks for operating in unhygienic conditions following raids conducted by the...

The Star:

Man stabbed to death with umbrella after accusing wife of having an affair

GOMBAK: A 45-year-old man died after he was stabbed with an umbrella, allegedly by his wife whom he thought was having an affair.

Malay Mail:

Kelantan govt awaiting detailed report on encroachment at Ulu Galas forest reserve, says deputy MB

KOTA BARU, Oct 20 — The state government is waiting for an official report from the State Forestry Department (JPNK) over the issue of farm operators found encroaching on land at the Ulu Galas Fores...

The Star:

MMEA seizes fishing boat, one tonne of fish off Mukah, Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Fourteen Thai citizens on a local fishing vessel were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (Oct 19).

The Star:

Security guard fined RM3,000 over offensive social media post

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A security guard was fined RM3,000 by the Sessions Court here Wednesday (Oct 20) for posting a video on Facebook that insulted Inland Revenue Board Advisory Board member Tan Sri Rashpal Singh Randhay two years ago.

The Star:

Remand for suspect in ex-soldier's murder extended by seven days

TAIPING (Bernama): The remand of a soldier believed to be involved in the murder of an army retiree has been extended for another seven days until Oct 27.

The Star:

MATTA hopes Budget 2022 will be generous towards tourism industry

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) hopes the upcoming Budget 2022 will be “generous” towards the tourism industry, with specific assistance for tour operators and travel agencies who have contributed significantly to its development.

The Star:

Flood: 680 healthcare workers to be mobilised in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): A total of 680 Terengganu Health Department staff members will be mobilised to help flood victims at the temporary evacuation centres (PPS) statewide this year.

The Star:

Awas traffic system still in force, says Deputy Transport Minister

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas), formerly known as the Automatic Enforcement System (AES), is still operating and enforced based on standard operating procedures and guidelines set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

The Star:

Covid-19: Latest batch of 604,100 AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrives in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: An additional 604,100 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine were delivered to Malaysia on Wednesday (Oct 20).

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Police tighten drug control

JOHOR BARU: Bukit Aman will hold a discussion with the Customs Department to ensure that the country does not become a transit point for drug smuggling.

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The Star:

EC to present SOPs for Melaka election on Friday (Oct 22), says Khairy

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Malay Mail:

Astro Warna apologises over rape joke in TV show

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Astro Warna has apologised over a rape joke contained in the Rumah No. 107 programme aired on its network.

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The Star:

Senate conveys condolences to fireman Mohd Diya's family

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Malay Mail:

Sarawak state election: PBB has identified candidates, says Nanta

KUCHING, Oct 21 — Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has identified its candidates for the 12th Sarawak state election, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, here, today.

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Malay Mail:

Khairy: MOH fixing MySejahtera, improving safety after reports of unsolicited OTP texts

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Malay Mail:

Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases on the up again with 6,210 infections

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) logged 6,210 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

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The Star:

No report lodged about sexual assault on Nur Sajat, says police

PETALING JAYA: The police have not received any report that cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat was sexually assaulted by enforcement officers when she was arrested earlier in 2021.

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The Star:

'Warped mindsets' behind rape jokes, whisky controversies, says Rafidah

PETALING JAYA: Recent controversies over homegrown whisky Timah and making jokes about rape arose because of people with "warped mindsets", says Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.

Malay Mail:

Minister briefs Johor Sultan on Pulau Batu Puteh issue

Malay Mail:

CovidNow: 94.2pc of Malaysia’s adult population fully vaccinated

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — A total of 22,047,448 individuals or 94.2 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday, according to the Mini...

The Star:

Court allows Shafee’s appeal against the Bar

The Star:

Witness: Najib requested 1MDB audit report

The Star:

Defence: Zahid did not commit CBT

The Star:

Muda gets offer to stand on Warisan ticket for GE15

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah is prepared to offer itself as a vehicle to the yet-to-be-registered Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) to contest in the 15th general election.

The Star:

No to normalised ties with Israel, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has categorically rejected a statement reportedly made by an Israeli minister during a recent interview claiming that the country may normalise relations with Israel.

The Star:

M’sia committed towards developing maritime industry

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is committed to the development of its maritime industry and to protect seafarers passing through its waters, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Star:

Sabah booster jab rollout on until Nov 20

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was among the first batch to receive the Covid-19 vaccine booster shot here.

The Straits Times:

FPDA needs to stay nimble amid new threats: PM Lee

SINGAPORE - The Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), which turns 50 this year, needs to remain nimble amid a challenging environment, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday (Oct 21).

Malay Mail:

Fadillah: National Centre for Disease Control expected to be completed by end 2025

The Star:

Floods recede in Kedah, relief centres in four other states remain open

Malay Mail:

Over 27,000 tourists visited Penang from Oct 11-19 after travel ban lifted, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 21 — A total of 27,059 people visited Penang in the period from October 11 to 19 after the interstate travel ban was lifted.

Malay Mail:

Deputy minister: Govt studying best mechanism to implement digital economy tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The government is studying the mechanisms to implement taxation on digital economy businesses that have recorded billions of ringgit in profit in the country.

Malay Mail:

Sibu in position to become Sarawak central region’s centre of development, says CM

The Star:

Court allows prosecution's bid to impeach Rosmah

The Star:

Businessmen with palace as address plead not guilty to giving false information

IPOH (Bernama): Two businessmen were charged in the Sessions Court here Thursday (Oct 21) with giving false information on their identity cards by using Kediaman Diraja Istana Kinta as their address.

Malay Mail:

Two MACC officers charged with cheating

JOHOR BARU, Oct 21 —Two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers were charged in the Sessions Court here today with cheating an individual of RM40,000 to help solve a case.

The Star:

Anti-fake news portal records 260% increase in number of visits during pandemic

Malay Mail:

Najib, son Nazifuddin get stay on RM1.7b tax arrears suit

Malay Mail:

Foreign minister urges Asean to rethink non-interference policy amid Myanmar crisis

The Star:

Cops arrest jobless man for allegedly breaking mother's wrist

PETALING JAYA: Police here have arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly breaking his mother's wrist.

Malay Mail:

Environment minister: Malaysia to send delegation to climate change conference in Scotland

The Star:

Wild elephants spotted roaming through Johor town

JOHOR BARU: Two wild elephants were detected roaming around Taman Bandar Tiram here in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 20) morning.

The Star:

SOP breach: Neelofa, husband send representation to AGC

Malay Mail:

Sultan Nazrin: A wise ruler needs no additional power

Malay Mail:

US bars Malaysian glove maker Supermax over alleged labour abuses

Malay Mail:

Negri state assembly to sit Nov 26, says MB

SEREMBAN, Oct 21 — The Negri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly sitting is scheduled to be held this Nov 26, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

The Star:

160 homes affected by flash floods in Yan

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): A total of 160 homes in several villages in Yan district were hit by flash floods following heavy downpours since Wednesday (Oct 20) afternoon.

The Star:

M’sian creates Cambridge history

PETALING JAYA: The University of Cambridge has appointed the first-ever professor of urology in its 812-year history, and he happens to be a Malaysian.

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