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NOW ROUNDING | These are the key headlines you may have missed, shortly.
1. The US authorities have banned the importation of palm oil and palm oil products Sime Darby over concerns about forced labor, and Sime Darby has become the third Malaysian company to face similar action this year.
2. Umno Tengku stalwart Razaleigh Hamzah said his loyalty remains with the party despite sharing the stage with former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and predicting the downfall of Perikatan Nasional.
3. Covid-19 patients are left dazed and confused for days after testing positive for the disease, as the Health Ministry struggles to keep up with the increase in the number of cases.
4. Muar Syed Saddiq MP Syed Abdul Rahman has kept his promise to go bald as part of his success in raising money to buy laptops for needy students in his constituency.
5. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has declined to comment on a report that questions its leadership and direction following the appointment of Umno leader Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as its president.
6. A meat supplier company and two of its directors have sued for accusations of using the halal logo without certification, while the police suspect the involvement of a larger criminal network.
7. Muafakat Nasional’s registration as a political coalition has encountered a downside, as the name, along with several variations, has already been adopted by charities.
8. The Ministry of Public Works has pledged to repair potholes within 24 hours of their discovery, while road safety activist Lando Zawawi questioned the 2016 Department of Public Works promise to ensure no more potholes. .
9. The parties of the Pakatan Harapan component have completed the seat negotiations for the upcoming Sarawak state elections and will make an announcement on the matter on Saturday.
10. One of the oldest newspapers in Sabah, New times of Sabah, will print its final edition today, after battling falling advertising revenue and declining circulation.
