COMMENT | With questions continuously raised by concerned citizens, nothing has come forward.

COMMENT | Enough talk, let’s see the action, MACC

Harapan is the hardest to pray against a snap election, as it stands to lose to an all-Malay coalition.

COMMENT | No one wants a snap election

Annuar Musa claims that the recent guidelines for alcohol applications and sales have nothing to do with religion.

COMMENT | Politicking under the influence

Speak to the ordinary wage earner who lost his job eight months ago and one will understand the dire straits he's in today.

COMMENT | EPF is the only ‘saviour’ for many today

What's not to like about Wan Fayhsal's idea to "print money"?

COMMENT | Yes, please, give me RM1 million to spend

There are few human undertakings which demand as fierce a commitment to truth as journalism.

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In the eyes of some Malaysians, their MPs are supposed to be a 'superhero'...

To spend or not to spend: MPs' dilemma under lopsided allocation system

KINIGUIDE | How the govt is choosing vaccines, how will Malaysians pay for them, and more.

Your guide to Malaysia’s bets in the Covid-19 vaccine race

Microsoft, Google and Facebook say the transport minister's decision does not bode well for Malaysia's internet.

Tech giants turn to Muhyiddin after Wee's 'abrupt' move

LETTER | To say that they can survive during these hard times is like rubbing salt into the wound.

LETTER | Many tourism businesses, jobs obliterated by pandemic

Many consumers do not see the magnitude of the environmental impact caused by their meat consumption.

LETTER | Eating meat brings misery and destroys health

A source from the National Housing Department says housing project contributed to the highest number of abandoned buildings in Malaysia.

LETTER | Abandoned buildings: Are we aware of them?

LETTER | The authorities should address it in the context of a national and social issue.

LETTER | The case for animal shelters

LETTER | Nonetheless, responding to domestic violence requires a holistic approach.

LETTER | Budget's RM21m for domestic violence centres - five ideas

Alcohol has to be strictly regulated because it has caused so much misery to people worldwide.

LETTER | CAP lauds hard liquor ban by DBKL

Meanwhile, certain politicians charged in court not handcuffed.

LETTER | Why use handcuffs for mask offences?

'Obsession with power supersedes even importance of critical human right such as health care.'

LETTER | Budget 2021 repudiates the importance of health care

Ex-premier says govt more interested in political survival than rakyat's interests.

Dr M & Co will not back PN's Budget 2021

UPDATED 7.40PM | Four new deaths are reported in Penang, Labuan and Sabah.

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 970 new cases, mostly from Negeri Sembilan

UPDATED 7.58PM | COVID-19 | So far, the infection is among workers and their close contacts, he says.

No community infection in Teratai cluster, says Health DG

Despite sounding similar, Zuraida says Penggerak NGO and her ministry's initiative are different things.

Anwar protests after speaker stops debate on Zuraida's RM8.6m initiative

COVID-19 | Health DG also lists four categories of people travelling from Sabah and if they need to quarantine.

'Sabah travel restrictions loosened due to lower Covid-19 positive rate'

Senior politicians among middlepersons who lobbied for special approvals.

Labour Dept sources: Migrant workers influx due to special approval 'brokers'

Health DG hopes it will be done for the good of the people and country in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health Ministry urges MPs to 'vote wisely' on Budget 2021

The company has also been ordered to test 2,263 of its workers living outside EMCO area.

27 Top Glove factories in Meru shut so far, one more to go

It says strict adherence to Covid-19 SOP must be enhanced by constant monitoring of workers in factories, dorms.

Margma urges members to upscale association's preventive ordinance

All seemed to be good when Saravanan visited us two to three months ago, says its executive chairperson.

Top Glove puzzled by minister's remark on 'terrible condition' of its hostels

COVID-19 | The order will take effect for 14 days from Nov 27 to Dec 10.

EMCO zones announced in Kulim and Tuaran, 24,000 residents affected

'The world needs to produce 7b vaccines and will need 7b pairs of gloves,' says its executive chairperson.

Top Glove expects demand to increase on positive vaccine results

It says this in reference to other premises which closed after staff were infected and reopened in that time.

Top Glove expects its Klang factories to reopen in two weeks

Parliament can be extended a few hours to get the budget vote done tomorrow.

Govt behind schedule, but Budget 2021 vote tomorrow still possible

Below are the verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

UPDATED 5.57PM |  List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 25)

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this is so the country can reach the herd immunity threshold.

70pct target for Covid-19 vaccination will focus on adults - KJ

This is after Mohd Kassim sent a representation to get the AGC's latest stance on the matter.

AGC to represent Thomas in committal proceeding filed by firefighter's father

CORONAVIRUS | The new languages will be Burmese, Nepalese and Bengali to serve the migrant community.

Malaysiakini launches Covid-19 tracker in migrant languages

Follow the latest updates and essential information on the outbreak in Malaysia, all in one place.

Track Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia

For 2021, university's allocation is divided into two - management and hospital, says minister.

Only RM4 million reduction in UiTM funds, says Noraini

UPDATED 3.18PM | Now known as J-KOM, the minister assures it will not be a propaganda unit like its predecessor.

Saifuddin: Jasa rebranded, RM85.5m budget reduced but unspecified

UPDATED 8.04PM | Employers who fail to provide proper housing can incur a fine of up to RM50,000 per worker.

HR Ministry to enforce minimum housing standards in workers’ dorms tomorrow

It is reported that Human Resources Minister M Saravanan visited the accommodations a few days ago.

Minister finds Top Glove hostels in terrible condition, vows action

This is for the incredible courage they showed in the face of danger, says IGP.

Police officers in border shootout promoted to sergeant

Union says top management who led airlines into crisis shouldn't be in charge of recovery.

Nufam: Sort out MAS mismanagement before pumping in more money

Human resource minister says 737,500 people have been unemployed as of September.

Most job losses at factories, accommodation and F&B sectors - Saravanan

It will be a blueprint in combating corruption in the police force for the next four years until 2024.

Bukit Aman to launch anti-corruption action plan on Nov 26

Parliament, police and govt officials are perceived to be the three most corrupt.

71pct of M'sians believe govt corruption a major problem: Survey

PARLIAMENT | Sabah lawmaker Chan Foong Hing says this is in violation of an order.

MP wants Kitingan disciplined for 'breaching' quarantine

Malaysia is now ranked 83rd in the world among countries with the biggest cumulative total of 58,847 Covid-19 cases.

MP SPEAKS | Grim record as Malaysia overtakes Singapore in Covid-19 case count

PARLIAMENT | We will ensure that not a single Malaysian will be a lab rat, assures the minister.

KJ explains science behind vaccinating only 70pct of population

All other school types see cuts - especially boarding, conforming and religious schools.

New formula gives govt, Chinese schools big boosts in Budget 2021

It's to hear the application for leave to commence judicial review against the Education Ministry’s decision.

Jan 12 next year hearing of legal action over khat for vernacular schools

The DG allegedly did not comply with an Appeals Court order that he grant the documents to a sibling pair.

NRD DG needs show cause in contempt bid over Mykad, birth cert refusal: lawyer

TERENGGANU DUN | The state legislative assembly unanimously passes its RM1.375 billion budget for 2021.

Terengganu budget down 25pct

The CPI for the period of January to October 2020 decreased one percent compared to the same period last year.

Ninth straight month of deflation

This brings to eight the number of Thai nationals nabbed for the fatal shootout.

IGP: Two more Thais nabbed over border shootout

Personnel involved in intelligence work were also not supplied with heavy weapons to hide their identities, says deputy IGP.

‘Slain GOF personnel was carrying out intelligence, not wearing bulletproof vest’

The US will be ready to lead again on the global stage, the 
president-elect declares in his pledge to work together with America's 
allies.

'America is back,' Biden says, as he dumps Trump's foreign policy approach

After pounding big US cities, Covid-19 now has engulfed rural and small-town America.

‘We’re drowning’: Covid cases flood hospitals in America’s heartland

The message was conveyed to Muhyiddin by US Ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir who paid a courtesy call on him.

US congratulates Malaysia for successfully hosting Apec summit

There were only old logs and no sign of illegal logging activities, says Johor police chief.

No sign of illegal logging activities in Lenggor forest reserve - police

The project involving leading newsrooms in Asia is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

Malaysiakini joins regional project for in-depth reporting on energy, environment

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Teratai cluster now M'sia's largest ever, and other news you may have missed

Tunku Azizah also reminds all parties to always abide by the SOPs set by the authorities.

Queen: Families should stick together to break Covid-19 chain

Fifty-four groups have called on the cops to act on the 
threats - or be seen as being complicit in criminal actions against 
Umany.

Act on death, rape threats against Umany members, police told

The plaintiff claims negligence in the probe into Ivana Smit's case.

Dutch model’s family sues M’sian police over her death

COMMENT | Do aluminium ‘nanoparticles’ in vaccines cross the blood-brain barrier and harm brain cells?

COMMENT | Addressing ‘anti-vaxxer’ concerns important for nationwide vaccination

COMMENT | To quote Andrew Leigh, 'taxing luck is fairer than taxing hard work'.

COMMENT | The case for windfall taxes

'Law students must receive the necessary practical training even before 
entering into the legal profession, so that they can thrive.'

COMMENT | Tertiary legal institutions should enhance legal training quality

Muar MP says Harapan had terminated the programme because of its excessive cost of RM700 million per year.

National Service cost could fund scholarships instead - Syed Saddiq

As widely reported, bumiputera-targeted programmes stand to receive RM11.1b, dwarfing the RM530m or so for non-bumiputera causes.

COMMENT | Budget 2021 on bumiputera allocations: Less heat, more light

Their prowess, agility and efficiency in forest knowledge have made 
members of the community an ideal choice for the General Operations 
Force.

Senoi Praaq: Elite Orang Asli police unit with a proud record of service

The possible moves are meant to tackle chronic shortages of medicines in the bloc.

EU seeks to bypass patents in emergency measures to boost drugs access

The two nations agree to resume coronavirus-hit business travel and to continue talks on disputed isles in the East China Sea.

China minister to meet Suga, first high-level contact with Japan's new PM

This comes a day after India submitted one on Pakistan.

Tit-for-tat: Pakistan gives UN terrorism dossier on India

The rift was the latest chapter in a battle over US claims that China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is a security threat.

China says Brazil president's son hurts relationship with comments critical of Huawei

PARLIAMENT | This to ensure a more comprehensive distribution of the RM620m allocation, says senior minister.

School maintenance allocation distribution to follow formula - Radzi

COVID-19 | This is the first time Malaysia has recorded more than 2,000 infections in a day.

Covid-19 (Nov 24): Another record with 2,188 new cases

Saying he harbours no vendettas, the Ketereh MP adds 'this is politics'.

Slighted Annuar opts not to attack 'friends' who labelled him 'dead'

UPDATED 10.50PM | Twenty BN ministers and deputy ministers sign statement pledging support.

We'll back Muhyiddin until fresh elections can be held - BN ministers

UPDATED 11.15PM | Another officer is seriously injured, while six people have been arrested.

GOF personnel killed in M'sian-Thai border shootout with smugglers

Previously, gunshots were only heard coming from Thailand at the border area, says Abdul Hamid.

Border shooting: First time for shootout to occur - IGP

Its remaining 12 facilities are operating at a much-reduced capacity, says glove maker.

Top Glove closes 16 factories, commits to containing Covid-19

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

UPDATED 5.17PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 24)

These are the three options Ahmad Fahdli Shaari outlined for Muhyiddin Yassin if Budget 2021 is not passed on Thursday.

Resign, dissolution or emergency: PAS MP on PM's options if he fails budget test

Hulu Kelang rep claims to have at least 27,000 Gombak voters ready to vote for him if he contests there.

Amanah's Saari Sungib offers to represent PKR, fight Azmin in GE15

Zoo Negara needs funds to survive.