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Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the antiviral treatment can still reduce the Covid-19 symptoms and prevent it from worsening. — Bernama pic

Health D-G: Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat Covid-19 

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he hopes that the federal government will expedite the approval by amending the Federal Constitution and then giving instructions to the Election Commission (EC) to conduct a redelineation exercise of the electoral boundaries in both states. — Bernama pic

PBB leader says not expecting Sarawak, Sabah seats to comprise one-third of Parliament soon

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the state works minister, said the plant, which has a production capacity of 11 million litres per day, currently produces 3.5 million litres of treated water daily. ― Bernama pic

Sabah DCM: Work to improve water treatment plant in Beluran to start next year

The plaintiffs are seeking repayment of the RM8 million subscription price as well as repayment of the owed monthly redemption arrears and five per cent annual interest on any awarded judgment sum. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Suit by 15 investors against MYAirline co-founder Goh Hwan Hua and four firms go for full trial next year

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said information on all individuals identified will be handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for investigation and further action. — Bernama pic

Fahmi: MCMC identifies sources of fake message on withdrawing diesel subsidies, information to be handed to police  

Italian ambassador to Malaysia Massimo Rustico delivers his opening speech at the Italian National Space Day 2023 celebration held at his residence in Kuala Lumpur, December 13, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia, Italy to collaborate on space industry development, says Italian ambassador 

Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan MMEA director (Maritime) First Admiral Datuk Che Engku Suhaimi Che Engku Daik said the arrests made during this period involved a seizure of RM7.58 million. ― Bernama pic

Sabah MMEA records 316 arrests, goods worth RM7.58m seized this year, says its director

Gua Musang MP Mohd Azizi Abu Naim, who declared his support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership on November 7, said that he needed to collaborate with federal government agencies to help the public understand the assistance available, such as from the South Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar) and the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda). — Picture via Facebook/Mohd Azizi Abu Naim

Support for unity govt to facilitate aid distribution in constituency, says Perikatan’s Gua Musang MP 

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said three states recorded the highest MGGI scores, namely Putrajaya with a score of 0.792, followed by Kuala Lumpur (0.767), and Labuan (0.736). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Stats Dept: Level of gender equality improved by 0.2pc in 2022 

From December 14 to 20, the retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at RM3.47, RM2.05 and RM2.15 per litre respectively. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Finance Ministry: Prices of RON97, RON95 and diesel to remain unchanged until December 20

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Cabinet today ordered the Home Ministry to provide an initial report on the non-compliance following an incident involving an association that has been accused of misusing public donations. — Bernama pic

Home minister: RoS to prepare report on non-compliance of registered associations

Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry will iron out any problems that slow down the process, which in some cases takes more than six months to approve. — Bernama pic

Sarawak tourism minister says his ministry aims to shorten approval period for SM2H programme

The Bill involves amendments to the Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) to ensure a stronger legal framework can be offered to the corporate sector for the long term by further enhancing the mechanisms for the rescue and rehabilitation of companies facing financial problems. — Bernama pic

Dewan Negara passes Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan advised the public to wear masks during gatherings with friends and family as the 49th Epidemiological Week (ME49) from December 3-9 revealed a concerning surge, with 12,757 reported cases compared to 6,796 cases in ME48. —  Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Health Ministry calls for masks again as Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases nearly double to 13,000 in a week

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said there is encouraging confidence shown by foreign investors currently towards Kedah’s plans. — Bernama pic

Kedah MB: Prerequisites for Kulim International Airport almost met, now for federal approval 

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Perak director Ahmad Sabri Mohamed (5th, right) shakes hands with participants of the Integrity Enhancement and Anti-Corruption Programme of Felcra Berhad Perak Region at Felcra College, Pasir Salak, December 13, 2023. Also present is Felcra Berhad Perak Region general manager Yusoff Razali (left). — Bernama pic  

Felcra Berhad Perak region won’t compromise on corrupt practices within organisation, says GM