Football: Malaysia lose 1-0 to Vietnam in AFF Suzuki Cup final
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia failed in their quest to lift the AFF Suzuki Cup after they lost 1-0 to Vietnam in the second leg of the final in Hanoi. Nguyen Anh Duc’s goal in the sixth minute at a packed My Dinh National Stadium on Saturday (Dec 15) was enough to ensure that Vietnam won 3-2 on aggregate. In the first-leg at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Dec 11), the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Malaysia needed a win, or at least a high-scoring draw, to lift the coveted trophy. Malaysia won the trophy once in 2010 under coach Datuk K. Rajagopal, defeating Indonesia 4-2 in the finals.
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December 15, 2018 14:37 UTC
Football: City back on top as Jesus double sinks Everton
Dec 15 (Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 3 EVERTON 1Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City beat Everton 3-1 at The Etihad Stadium on Saturday to pile the pressure on Premier League title rivals Liverpool, who host Manchester United on Sunday. Brazilian forward Jesus put City ahead in the 22nd minute with a confident, low finish after being slipped through by Leroy Sane. Sane was the creator again when Jesus doubled City's lead five minutes after the break, with a header from a pinpoint cross by the Germany winger. City have won their last 10 home league matches scoring a total of 36 goals. (Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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December 15, 2018 14:37 UTC
HR Ministry proposes deducting 20% foreign workers’ salaries for Socso to prevent runaways - Nation
PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Human Resources Ministry has proposed that employers deduct 20% of their foreign workers' basic salaries for Socso and to prevent them from fleeing their jobs.Its Minister M. Kula Segaran said the proposal was to avoid employers incurring losses on investments to bring the workers in.The 20% deducted should be remitted to the Social Security Organisation (Socso), he added.He said the issue of foreign workers fleeing was among major problems faced by employers.“The proposal was submitted to the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) last week and it is open for discussion among stakeholders before it is finalised.“If implemented, it is a win-win situation for employers and workers as both parties will benefit from the deduction,” he told a press conference after a dialogue session with 60 employers in the rubber glove industry here Saturday (Dec 15).Kula Segaran said the 20% deduction of foreign workers' wages would be kept in Socso, to be handed over to them when they leave the country, after their work permits expire.“The issue has also been raised in the meeting and the majority of employers welcomed the proposal,” he said, adding that the government did not set any timeframe for the implementation and would leave it to the industry players whether to accept or reject the proposal.He said the proposal was not new to the industry as it had been implemented in Japan and South Korea and it was successful in addressing the issue of foreign workers fleeing.
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December 15, 2018 12:00 UTC
Football: Boca coach Schelotto leaves after Libertadores final loss
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Boca Juniors have parted company with manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto less than a week after their defeat in the Copa Libertadores final by arch-rivals River Plate. It was the first Copa Libertadores final between the Buenos Aires rivals. Schelotto, whose contract was due to end on Dec. 31, spent the majority of his 16-year playing career at Boca, winning three Copa Libertadores titles and scoring 86 goals. "Despite not winning the Copa Libertadores, I leave at peace knowing that I left it all on the field," the 45-year-old former striker said. Under Schelotto, Boca won the Argentine league title for the past two seasons and currently sit sixth in the standings.
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December 15, 2018 11:48 UTC
Frog jumping is bad, Umno defectors should quit seats before joining Pakatan, says DAP - Nation
PETALING JAYA: Former Umno leaders should relinquish their elected positions before joining any Pakatan Harapan component parties, says DAP chairman Tan Kok Wai (pic).“DAP has always been firm on our stand and opposes the ‘frog-leaping’ culture as it is a betrayal to people and public trust, especially one elected as a people’s representative under a certain party's banner.“We always maintain that if the party that you opted to cross to differs vastly from your political principles and beliefs, you must relinquish the position held previously,” said Tan, referring to the parliamentary and state assembly seats held by the defecting Umno leaders.“There are Pakatan coalition members who felt that leaders from other political parties are allowed to cross over (to Pakatan) if they have a clean political background.“This means they must not be corrupted and have no criminal records,” he said after the launch of Foton 3S centre at, Jalan Pemberita U1/49 Temasya Industrial Park, Glenmarie, Shah Alam on Saturday (Dec 15).Tan was commenting on the exodus of the Umno MPs and assemblymen from the party.Six Umno MPs announced their resignation on Friday (Dec 15), while five MPs, two senators and nine assemblymen from Sabah Umno left the party on Wednesday (Dec 12).Tan added that DAP has always been advocating an anti-party-hopping law.“But for it to be enacted, there must be a consensus of all component parties of Pakatan,” he said
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December 15, 2018 11:48 UTC
Dr M arrives on second visit to Thailand in three months - Nation
BANGKOK: The Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on a second visit to the country in less than three months. Dr Mahathir is on a two-day working visit to receive an honorary doctorate leadership in social, business and politics from Rangsit University (RSU) tomorrow (Dec 16) during its convocation ceremony. Accompanying him is his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, and a delegation which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. Dr Mahathir and his wife were welcomed by Thai and Malaysian children with flowers and garlands. He was also met by Malaysian businessmen, who had met him on his earlier visit.
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December 15, 2018 11:03 UTC
Children under 16 not allowed to work under new law says Kula - Nation
IPOH: Under a new labour law, children aged 16 and below will not be allowed to work, says Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran (pic). The law has been approved by the Dewan Rakyat and will soon be approved by Dewan Negara (by Dec 19 at the latest). “Under this law, action will be taken against an employer who hires employees aged 16 and below. “This act also prohibits children from working near hazardous and poisonous materials,” he said. Kulasegaran was in Ipoh to visit the families of six victims who died in a fire at a shop near Ipoh on Dec 11.
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December 15, 2018 09:45 UTC
Warisan against proposal to reinstate cabotage policy - Nation
KOTA KINABALU: Party Warisan Sabah is against the cabotage policy and its proposed reinstatement. He was responding to a local daily report that "the cabotage policy reinstatement is top of the maritime council agenda". Under the cabotage policy, all domestic transshipment of goods is required to be made using Malaysian vessels. "Not only we Sabahans are paying higher prices due to the cabotage policy, but when the exemption was implemented, their position here strengthened," he claimed. He believes that these shipping companies protected under the cabotage policy can earn between RM4mil per year (smaller companies) and up to over RM40mil per year (larger companies).
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December 15, 2018 09:00 UTC
E-hailing app launched in KLIA to help taxi drivers be more competitive - Nation
SEPANG: The “caLLme” e-hailing app for taxis, which was officially launched at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is aimed at giving taxi drivers a boost in competitiveness against larger, deeper-pocketed e-hailing platforms. Created as a collaboration between the National Cooperative Movement (Angkasa) and Malaysian Taxi Drivers, Limousine and Car Rental Operators Association (Petekma), the platform already has over 1,600 drivers using the app at KLIA. “Small and medium taxi operators and cooperatives need to join forces and apply modern technology to improve their services,” Abdul Fattah said. “It’s not that you cannot demo, it is your right to voice your unhappiness with government policies,” Loke said, alluding to previous demonstrations by taxi drivers who wanted e-hailing apps in Malaysia abolished. Loke acknowledged that e-hailing platforms had been a major challenge to traditional taxi business, where there were now 70,000 registered taxi drivers, with 60% of them under the control of companies.
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December 15, 2018 08:37 UTC
First transgender woman to contest Miss Universe - in Bangkok - is from Spain - Asean Plus
Outside the walls of Miss Universe -- whose finals will be held early Monday in Thailand's capital Bangkok -- the transgender community continues to be marginalised and misunderstood, with high rates of suicide. Ponce is defiant about how to respond to Trump, a former owner of the Miss Universe pageant, and others who would try to box her in by physical traits. I am a woman, already before birth, because my identity is here," she told AFP, gesturing to her head. Ponce, who works with a foundation in Spain helping children struggling with stigma linked to being trans, is aware of the visibility she brings to the Miss Universe platform. It boasts an all-women panel of judges, made up of business leaders and former Miss Universe titleholders.
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December 15, 2018 08:19 UTC
Egg price hike due to bird flu and supply shortage, says Agriculture Minister - Nation
IPOH: The increase in egg prices is because of bird flu affecting poultry, said Datuk Salahuddin Ayub. The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister said the flu was causing a shortage in egg supply, but assured that this was only temporary. "My ministry is in discussions with the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNKK) on steps to contain the pricing,” he told reporters on the sidelines of Parti Amanah Negara’s national convention here. With demand exceeding supply, prices have risen. Salahuddin said the issue will be settled soon, and it was best for the committee (which had been set up to investigate the egg price hike) to first look into the issue of supply.
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December 15, 2018 07:52 UTC
Kevin Hart arrives in Malaysia - Nation
PETALING JAYA: Funnyman Kevin Hart has arrived in Malaysia, bringing his wicked sense of humour with him. On his Instagram account, he posted two pictures after arriving in Kuala Lumpur early this morning. I can't believe that I am Malaysia doing what I love. (sic)He is here for The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour, which will be held tonight at the Axiata Arena. Many welcome the comedian to Malaysia in the comment sections of his Instagram posts, with some pointed out that they will be watching his show tonight.
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December 15, 2018 07:18 UTC
Mahfuz: Govt to investigate company behind fatal Ipoh fire - Nation
IPOH: The company behind the shop in Jelapang Maju Industrial Area here where six young victims were killed in a fire on Tuesday (Dec 11) will be investigated by the Human Resources Ministry, says Datuk Mahfuz Omar (pic). The Deputy Human Resources Minister said that they would carry out investigations as four of the six victims were underaged workers. He said employing underage children was an offence, although there are exemptions (listed in the Children and Young Persons' Act). Mahfuz was commenting on the fire that occurred on Dec 11, where six people were killed when the shop caught fire. The others are Mohamad Nor Ikram Mohd Husni, 15; Mohd Nor Aiman Abdul Rahman, 16; Mohd Ikhmal Izzudin Mohd Kamari, 16; Ahmad Faizal Amiruddin, 16, and Mohamad Azhar Shah Rosli, 19.
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December 15, 2018 06:33 UTC
Baru Bian set to retain Sarawak PKR chairman post - Nation
MIRI: Baru Bian (pic) has obtained an insurmountable lead in the race for the Sarawak PKR chairman post. As of noon Saturday (Dec 15), it is learnt that at least 20 of the 31 PKR branches have nominated Bian to continue as the state chairman. Bian, who is also Federal Works Minister, is being challenged for the post by Michael Teo Yu Keng, who is Miri MP and Miri PKR chairman. Abun, who is Rajang PKR branch chief, said Bian is still the majority choice to lead Sarawak PKR. "Yes, it looks like Bian is set to retain the State PKR chairman post based on the voting that has already taken place.
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December 15, 2018 06:11 UTC
Football: Coach Cheng Hoe salutes Malaysian football fans
HANOI: Malaysian football team national coach Tan Cheng Hoe has saluted Malaysian fans who travelled to Hanoi to watch the crucial second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final between Malaysia and Vietnam at the MyDinh Stadium in here Saturday (Dec 15) night. The former Kedah head coach was heartened by their commitment to travel with the team to countries like Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Mohd Zaquan hoped the fans following the national team will continue supporting the team even after the cup is over. Coach Cheng Hoe said that all players, except for Nazirul Naim Che Hashim who is still recovering from a groin injury, will be available for the game. Malaysia last faced Vietnam in the semi-finals of the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup, winning 5-4 on aggregate in the two-legged tie.
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December 15, 2018 05:26 UTC