Archive - 1 January 2021

Johor DAP urges Putrajaya to propose replacement for HSR

Johor DAP urges Putrajaya to propose replacement for HSR

A proposal for the development of a transport infrastructure network would soon be submitted to Johor MB.
Indonesian student arrested for modifying national anthem

Indonesian student arrested for modifying national anthem

So far, the police have not revealed the complete identity of the suspect.
Nine drown after 4WD plunges into river in Sri Aman

Nine drown after 4WD plunges into river in Sri Aman

All the victims were pulled out of the river by members of the public.

IJN introduces Myval, the latest technology to treat aortic stenosis

IJN introduces Myval, the latest technology to treat aortic stenosis

IJN made history by being the first hospital in the ASEAN region to successfully implant an advanced man-made heart valve in a patient.

Loke, Najib call for govt to be transparent on HSR cancellation

Loke, Najib call for govt to be transparent on HSR cancellation

DAP MP wants transparency on compensation, Umno MP on local HSR.

Covid-19 (Jan 1): 2,068 new cases, almost 60pct in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Jan 1): 2,068 new cases, almost 60pct in Klang Valley

UPDATED 7.24PM | About 45pct of new cases in Selangor are from 'other screenings'.

Tourism still allowed under 'strict SOP' as RMCO extended to Mar 31

Tourism still allowed under 'strict SOP' as RMCO extended to Mar 31

Ismail Sabri said extending RMCO necessary due to the increase in Covid-19 cases.

RTD studying proposal limiting youths under 20 to low-powered motorcycles

RTD studying proposal limiting youths under 20 to low-powered motorcycles

The matter will be discussed in detail with Miros and the Public Works Department.
PKR Youth chief: Time for Harapan to move on from Mahathir

PKR Youth chief: Time for Harapan to move on from Mahathir

Akmal criticises Mahathir for turning a Pejuang function into a session to bash Anwar.
COMMENT | 2021 – any hope of political regeneration?

COMMENT | 2021 – any hope of political regeneration?

'In many, if not all our political parties, power accumulates with age, making the oldest the holders of the most power.'

LETTER | Geramm's 2021 New Year message

LETTER | Geramm's 2021 New Year message

2020 was been a challenging year for media practitioners and reporters working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mustapa: Malaysia's financial position meant original HSR no longer viable

Mustapa: Malaysia's financial position meant original HSR no longer viable

Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted country’s economy, says minister.

Chin Huat chat #2: Umno, PAS, Bersatu like three brothers after same girl

Chin Huat chat #2: Umno, PAS, Bersatu like three brothers after same girl

Expect Umno to sabotage Bersatu candidates next GE, says Wong.

Three-month PTPTN moratorium extension for struggling borrowers

Three-month PTPTN moratorium extension for struggling borrowers

Those who need an additional three-month moratorium can apply from Jan 5.

LETTER | 2021: A year for a more democratic and stable Malaysia

LETTER | 2021: A year for a more democratic and stable Malaysia

All parties should be given greater freedom and stronger incentives to compete maturely.

COMMENT | Where is Malaysia headed with Covid-19?

COMMENT | Where is Malaysia headed with Covid-19?

M'sia has done reasonably well in managing Covid-19 pandemic but many limitations also exposed.

MP SPEAKS | Mahathir is wrong about DAP's success

MP SPEAKS | Mahathir is wrong about DAP's success

'Mahathir did contribute but it is untrue to say that DAP cannot win more than 18 seats if it was not for him'.

COMMENT | Why can't you think like a Malay?

COMMENT | Why can't you think like a Malay?

'I speak for anyone and everyone who has been wronged. I do not care if they are Malay or non-Malay.'

The UK finally formalises exit from EU

The UK finally formalises exit from EU

Supporters cast Brexit as the dawn of a newly independent "global Britain".

HSR agreement with S'pore terminated, Malaysia to pay compensation

HSR agreement with S'pore terminated, Malaysia to pay compensation

UPDATED 9.55AM | Singaporean govt made announcement but did not specify compensation amount.

UPDATED 11.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 1)

UPDATED 11.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 1)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Death threat against Johor police chief made in anger - IGP

Death threat against Johor police chief made in anger - IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador says person making the threat had no intention of taking action.

Explainer: What we know about China-made vaccines

Explainer: What we know about China-made vaccines

Five vaccines are in late-stage clinical trials. None have released detailed efficacy data.

Child in Rambai cluster infected at kindergarten – report

Child in Rambai cluster infected at kindergarten – report

A caregiver at childcare centre visited a Covid-19 red zone in Selangor.

Where was Dr M's Malay appeal during Slim by-election defeat? - PKR Youth leader

Where was Dr M's Malay appeal during Slim by-election defeat? - PKR Youth leader

Malay voters in last year's Slim by-election rejected his candidate, says Syed Badli Shah.

M’sia closes 2020 with several Covid-19 records and other news you may have missed

M’sia closes 2020 with several Covid-19 records and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Only two-thirds willing to receive Covid-19 vaccine, short of herd-immunity target

Only two-thirds willing to receive Covid-19 vaccine, short of herd-immunity target

Health Ministry survey finds those unsure or rejecting the vaccine concerned on safety, efficacy, and side effects.

Chin Huat chat #1: Dr M wanted presidential power until dying day

Chin Huat chat #1: Dr M wanted presidential power until dying day

Roots of current crisis lie in Mahathir’s insatiable greed for power, says analyst.

PM announces 5 priorities to bring country back on track

PM announces 5 priorities to bring country back on track

Muhyiddin hopes political leaders can be responsible and not disrupt country's political stability.

Ramli Ibrahim dances through arts, religion and politics

Ramli Ibrahim dances through arts, religion and politics

INTERVIEW | Our youths recognise Lady Gaga but may be completely ignorant of what is a rebab, erhu, veena or sapeh.

YOURSAY | What ‘kamikaze’ are you talking about, Puad?

YOURSAY | What ‘kamikaze’ are you talking about, Puad?

‘Umno committed suicide the moment it got Budget 2021 approved.’
Khazanah disposes RM8b worth of shares, assets in 7 months

Khazanah disposes RM8b worth of shares, assets in 7 months

The disposals include shares in Ping An, Tenaga, Telekom, Alibaba, and Prince Court Medical Centre.