Archive - 3 January 2021

DAP: M'sians can differentiate communism and 'cheeky advertising'

DAP: M'sians can differentiate communism and 'cheeky advertising'

The leaders voice their objections to the tearing down of posters from a Penang restaurant by the authorities.

Floods in Johor, Pahang worsen as number of victims continue to rise

Floods in Johor, Pahang worsen as number of victims continue to rise

In Johor, the number of evacuees has risen to 6,557 people from 1,694 families in seven districts as of 4pm.
Putrajaya Umno backs Muhyiddin, but 143 divisions refuse to work with Bersatu

Putrajaya Umno backs Muhyiddin, but 143 divisions refuse to work with Bersatu

Umno president Zahid Hamidi says rejection of Bersatu to be discussed on Wednesday.

CMCO in two Kota Bharu sub-districts starting tomorrow

CMCO in two Kota Bharu sub-districts starting tomorrow

COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri says this is to enable the Health Ministry to conduct targeted screening.

13 vehicles trapped by Fraser's Hill landslides, no injuries - police

13 vehicles trapped by Fraser's Hill landslides, no injuries - police

A number of people have been brought back to Fraser’s Hill with the help of police and villagers.
Sabai rep Kamache down with Covid-19

Sabai rep Kamache down with Covid-19

COVID-19 | Kamache Doray Rajoo and her son are now warded at the Bentong Hospital.

LETTER | PSM - a party not to be underestimated

LETTER | PSM - a party not to be underestimated

It is time for us to pay attention to this party that has remained faithfully loyal to its principles.
Covid-19 (Jan 3): New cases dip below 2,000 mark, 11 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 3): New cases dip below 2,000 mark, 11 deaths

UPDATED 7.55PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry reports 1,704 new infections and 2,726 discharges.

Quarantine patients suffer diarrhoea from 'spoiled food', contact tracing delayed

Quarantine patients suffer diarrhoea from 'spoiled food', contact tracing delayed

COVID-19 | Patients warded at the Health Ministry Training Institute say conditions were questionable.

'King's prerogative', Anwar says when questioned if Umno can make him PM

'King's prerogative', Anwar says when questioned if Umno can make him PM

The PKR president previously submitted a letter to the Agong on this.

MCA says response to Mao wallpaper too harsh, worries about China relations

MCA says response to Mao wallpaper too harsh, worries about China relations

Party vice-president Tan Teik Cheng says it is only decoration, advises authorities to use softer approach.

Don't drag us into political polemics, PAS says amid Umno-Bersatu quarrel

Don't drag us into political polemics, PAS says amid Umno-Bersatu quarrel

Party sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan says PAS committed to both Muafakat and PN.

Senior citizen dies after riding over pothole on KL road

Senior citizen dies after riding over pothole on KL road

The motorcyclist lost control after riding over a pothole.

Police not tickled by Penang restaurant's 'humorous' communist theme

Police not tickled by Penang restaurant's 'humorous' communist theme

Police raid the restaurant, confiscating its wallpaper and plates.

COMMENT | Why DAP's leadership structure is better than that of Umno's?

COMMENT | Why DAP's leadership structure is better than that of Umno's?

For one thing, DAP does not have an all-powerful president.

New Penang ferries a danger to disabled people - activists

New Penang ferries a danger to disabled people - activists

Activists say new ferries are not disabled friendly with narrow passageways and cramped seats.

Umno man decries 'murder' of Johor economy as KL-S'pore rail shelved

Umno man decries 'murder' of Johor economy as KL-S'pore rail shelved

Hairi demands HSR cancellation explanation, says it would have spurred development in 3 Johor districts.

UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 3)

UPDATED 11.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 3)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
MP SPEAKS | Why is M'sia not learning best lessons in fighting Covid-19?

MP SPEAKS | Why is M'sia not learning best lessons in fighting Covid-19?

Govt should adopt steps from top ten countries in Bloomberg Covid-19 Resilience Ranking.

Chin Huat chat #4: The times they should be a-changin' - but they aren't

Chin Huat chat #4: The times they should be a-changin' - but they aren't

With too long a time under the same leaders, experience really isn't all it's cracked up to be.

More than 5,000 evacuated as floods hit Johor

More than 5,000 evacuated as floods hit Johor

Seven districts affected, Mersing and Pontian latest to join the list of those hit by floods.

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Umno leader backs bid to challenge Muhyiddin in Pagoh

Umno leader backs bid to challenge Muhyiddin in Pagoh

Pagoh Umno also plans to field candidates for the two state seats under the Parliamentary constituency.

Plus-size pageant crowns winners despite PAS' objections

Plus-size pageant crowns winners despite PAS' objections

Pageant is aimed at creating awareness against body shaming, says organiser.

China senior diplomat says US relations at 'new crossroads'

China senior diplomat says US relations at 'new crossroads'

US-China relations under increasing strain amid a series of disputes over trade, human rights and origins of Covid-19.

India's drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local Covid-19 vaccines

India's drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local Covid-19 vaccines

Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccines are both on trial in India.

YOURSAY | Anwar's Catch-22 - working with Mahathir

YOURSAY | Anwar's Catch-22 - working with Mahathir

'For Anwar, damned if you do, damned if you don't.'

Bersatu-Umno-PAS tensions heat up, and other news you may have missed

Bersatu-Umno-PAS tensions heat up, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.