Malaysia morning news for December 16

Malaysia morning news for December 16
Advertisement
Online English lessons

Malaysia morning news

Malaysia bans Indonesian pork products as ASF precaution
Pork products from Indonesia are now banned, Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Sim Tze Tzin said, adding South-east Asia’s largest economy to a growing list of countries Malaysia has forbidden the.
— Malay Mail

Boom: Malaysia’s Northern States boosted by infrastructural aid, US-China trade war
Driving up to Malaysia’s north-west, one is more likely to be greeted by endless padi fields than rows of factories and trucks transporting cargo. But it belies a tremendous surge of investment interest in recent years.
— The Straits Times

Malaysia improves Global Food Security Index ranking
Malaysia has jumped to the 28th place in the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) this year, compared to the 48th position in 2018.
— The Sun Daily

India palm oil importers will return to Malaysia by mid-January, expert predicts
Indian importers will return to the Malaysian market in full strength by mid-January next year because of the anticipated lower production the next quarter, says a palm oil industry expert.
— Malay Mail

Dr M: KL Summit 2019 to share views on current situation faced by Muslims
The upcoming Kuala Lumpur Lumpur (KL) Summit 2019 will be a significant forum for Muslim leaders to discuss the current situation faced by Muslim community around the world, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir said.
— Malay Mail

Malaysia’s Mahathir on trade wars and his promise to step down
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad discusses multilateralism, his vision for Malaysia and the challenges the country faces.
— Aljazeera

Teresa Kok: Lack of knowledge cause of smallholders not getting sustainable palm oil certification
A lack of knowledge about the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) is among the main reasons why private smallholders in Perak are not getting certification.
— Malay Mail

Sarawak CM declines Dr M’s offer to buy stake in Petronas
The state government does not intend to buy a stake in Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari said today, in response to a recent offer by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to sell.
— Malay Mail

Guan Eng: 2020, crucial year for PH to implement manifesto promises
The year 2020 will be an important year for the Pakatan Harapan government to implement the remaining 40 per cent of the unfulfilled promises in PH’s manifesto, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
— Malay Mail

11,000 PCI procedures yearly, figures at serious level: MOH
Some 11,000 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures are done every year in the country, figures that have reached a serious level, according to Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye (pix).
— The Sun Daily

State govt wants to identify number of Filipinos with, without documents
The state government wants to identify the number of Filipinos with or without documents to resolve the matter of illegal immigrants from the Philippines in Sabah.
— The Borneo Post

Places of worship can act as community support centres: Yeoh
Places of worship can play a role as a support community centre to help those in need, said Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh.
— The Sun Daily

Unemployment up 8.7 pct last year
A worrying trend that needs to be seriously studied is unemployment, as the rate of unemployment in Sarawak increased by 8.7 per cent from 2017 to last year.
— New Sarawak Tribune

RM2.41m raised at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award Gala Dinner 2019
RM 2.41 million was raised at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award Gala Dinner 2019 which celebrates individuals and communities who have made a difference in the fight to end HIV in Malaysia.
— Malay Mail

Sultan Selangor praises state athletes for contributing most medals at 2019 SEA Games
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today expressed his pride over the success of the athletes from the state who contributed the most medals to the country in the recent 2019 SEA Games.
— Malay Mail

Dr Mahathir receives Doha Forum Award
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday added another feather in his cap when he was awarded the Doha Forum Award today.
— The Sun Daily

Works Ministry to conduct detailed probe into Pan Borneo bridge collapse
The Works Ministry will conduct a thorough investigation into the collapse of a bridge being built across the Pujut section of the Pan Borneo Highway in Miri yesterday.
— The Sun Daily

Health Ministry: Additional immunisation for Sabah children under five to combat polio
All children under five years old in Sabah will be given an additional immunisation which will be made in stages to ensure the proliferation of the polio virus can be stopped.
— Malay Mail

RM120 mln Batang Rajang twin bridge expected to be opened to public in April next year
The 1.2-kilometre long Batang Rajang twin bridge in Durin, here, costing RM120 million is expected to be opened to the public in April, next year.
— The Borneo Post

Villagers in S’wak interior surviving on biscuits as floods leave them with no way to cook
The floods in remote parts of Sarawak have left victims unable to cook as cooking gas cylinders have gone empty and the alternative – firewood – is wet from the deluge.
— The Star Online

Sunken fishing vessel discovered near Pulau Satang in Santubong (Video)
A sunken fishing vessel was discovered near Pulau Satang, Santubong around 2pm yesterday by a local fishing boat operator.
— The Borneo Post

Detainees allegedly linked to LTTE should be given a fair trial, says Johor exco member
A Johor executive councillor has called upon the authorities to hold a fair trial for the 12 people arrested for alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
— The Star Online

All must get involved in fighting drug menace – CM
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said an effort to solve drug related problems in the country must be carried out through engagement and involved all relevant parties.
— The Borneo Post

Cops arrest six men displaying Gang 04 logo during funeral procession
Six men, believed to be members of the notorious Gang 04 were arrested to facilitate investigation into a video clip that went viral showing a vehicle bearing the gang’s logo during a funeral procession in Batu Lancang here on Dec 11.
— The Sun Daily

Daim shares business experience with SME entrepreneurs in Penang
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs should conduct market research and ensure they have sufficient cash flow before embarking on a business venture, advised Tun Daim Zainuddin.
— The Sun Daily

Ministry to come down hard on bridge contractor, after collapse of girder beams: Baru
The Ministry of Works will take necessary action against the party responsible for the collapse of the girder beams of a bridge of the Pujut Link component of the 11th Work Package Contract (WPC) of the Pan Borneo Highway project, says its minister Baru Bian.
— The Sun Daily

Govt buildings’ assessment rates for review
The assessment rates of government buildings will be reviewed next year as approved by the State Cabinet, said Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
— New Sarawak Tribune

RM526mln Bau Devt Blueprint launched
Bau will see an upturn of fortune over the next 11 years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the Bau Development Blueprint 2016-2030 yesterday at Dataran Bazaar Krokong, Bau.
— New Sarawak Tribune

Timely phone call saved coconut drink stall seller’s mum
Never having heard of a tsunami, M. Govindoo recalled standing and staring at the water subsiding as she stood at her son’s drink stall that fateful morning on Dec 26,2004, when the first wave hit the shore in Teluk Bahang.
— The Star Online

Mother of disabled child fears fast-flowing floodwater
After experiencing the worst flood of the century in Kelantan five years ago, Salihah Harapan Abdullah fears fast-flowing floodwater now, as it would endanger the life of her bed-ridden 12-year-old daughter Natasha Mohd Zailani.
— The Star Online

Dr M reiterates plan to step down after resolving problems left by previous govt
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated that he would step down as the prime minister after resolving problems left by the previous government.
— The Sun Daily

All flood victims at Dewan Selagon PPS in Sabah return home
All flood victims from several villages in Beaufort and Membakut who were housed at the Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) at Dewan Selagon were allowed to return home this afternoon after the floods fully receded.
— Malay Mail

Important to work together to address issues: Dr M
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it is important for all countries to work together and learn from each other on issues that could affect the way they approach the world.
— The Sun Daily

Almost 1,800 in Sarawak lost jobs this year
As many as 1, 751 people lost their jobs in Sarawak between January and November this year, according to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (pix) today.
— The Sun Daily

Malaysian PM Mahathir again hints he could stay on beyond 2020
Malaysia’s 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad again raised the prospect on Saturday (Dec 14) that he could stay in office beyond 2020, declining to give a definitive pledge to step down.
— CNA

Malaysia will vaccinate foreigners: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will seek the co-operation of the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) to obtain a supply of vaccines to be given to foreigners.
— The Sun Daily

Fire and Rescue Dept bracing for fourth wave of floods
The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) will move some of its assets from the west coast states of Peninsula to Terengganu in preparation for a possible fourth wave of floods to hit the state.
— Malay Mail

Marzuki leads malaysian delegation to Asem
Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya (pix) is leading the Malaysian delegation to the foreign ministers’ meeting of the 14th Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) today and tomorrow in Madrid, Spain.
— The Sun Daily

TH to focus on strategic investments
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will give focus to strategic investments that are capable of yielding more stable returns for its depositors.
— The Sun Daily

Australian who was slashed in Sabah grateful to be alive
Daniel Broadhurst (pix), the Australian who was slashed in the head by a machete nearly a year ago, is grateful that he is still alive today.
— The Sun Daily

Make vaccinations mandatory, Academy of Medicine Malaysia tells Health Ministry after polio returns
The Academy of Medicine Malaysia wants the Health Ministry to make vaccinations mandatory, adding that sanctions should be imposed for unreasonable non-compliance.
— Malay Mail

Flood victims up to 3,835 in Johor as heavy rain persists
Continuous heavy rain for the past two days have seen the number of flood victims in Johor increased dramatically with 3,835 people from 1,054 families were evacuated from their homes as of 8 am today.
— Malay Mail

Lack of knowledge cause of smallholders not getting MSPO
A lack of knowledge about the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) is among the main reasons why private smallholders in Perak are not getting certification.
— The Sun Daily

Oil and gas ‘details’ will be announced in January – CM
Details regarding oil and gas in Sabah will be revealed in January next year.
— The Borneo Post

Koisaan Cultural Village second to receive MyTQA Certificate in Sabah – DCM
Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Koisaan Cultural Village (KCV) is the second to receive Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) Certificate in Sabah.
— The Borneo Post

YPM allocates RM3.2m for Back to School 2020
Yayasan Pelajaran Majlis Amanah Rakyat (YPM) has allocated RM3.2 million for the Back to School 2020 programme @ KPLB for next year’s school session.
— The Sun Daily

 

Feature photo Akademi Bahasa Arab di Kuantan

This week’s Malaysia morning news feature photo focuses on Arabic Language Day, December 18.

 

Find our previous morning news feature photos in the AEC News Today Morning News Feature Photos gallery where you will find a pictorial display of daily life throughout the Asean Economic Community (AEC).

 

 

About Malaysia morning news.

Malaysia morning news roundup is the most comprehensive hand-curated selection of Malaysia English language news headlines published. Each weekday we scour hundreds of local and international news sites and websites to find the most recent Malaysia English language news today.

We filter our the dull, the boring, the repetitive, and the click-bait and package all of the Malaysia daily news that you need to know to start your day into an easy to read, time saving format of Malaysia news headlines and first paragraphs before 8.15am Malaysia time.

We clearly identify the source of all the Malaysia news headlines, whether it is behind a paywall, a media release, or whether the news site uses annoying pop-up advertising or auto-play video, in case those things annoy you too. If a website uses particularly invasive pop-up adverts, we’ll tell you.

This enables you to make an informed choice of whether you want to learn more by clicking directly through to the original Malaysia news article, or keep on reading the remaining Malaysia daily news headlines.

Click here to get your Malaysia English language news today by email before 9am Malaysia time daily. Remember to watch out for the confirmation email from us to confirm your subscription. Check your trash folder if you do not see it.

For more immediate updates download the AEC News Today Mobile App from the Apple or Google stores, or follow us on Twitter.

 

#Independentmedia

Governance, not government; policies not politics.

 

The following two tabs change content below.

Sreypov Men recently completed a course of study in International Relations at the Institute of Foreign Languages.

She commenced as an intern at AEC News Today and was appointed as a junior writer/ trainee journalist on April 2, 2018

Latest posts by Sreypov Men (see all)

Support independent media by sharing using these tools. Do not steal our content

Make a comment

Your email address will not be published.