Archive - 6 January 2021

Covid-19: Social activities cause of virus spread in Sabah

Covid-19: Social activities cause of virus spread in Sabah

If holding a party, do not invite outsiders, people who live far away, says Masidi Manjun.

‘Leaked document’ on reinstating MCO is fake - NSC

‘Leaked document’ on reinstating MCO is fake - NSC

Public is called to stop spreading news that is unverified.

Guan Eng slams Annuar for 'making up stories' on Umno-DAP cooperation

Guan Eng slams Annuar for 'making up stories' on Umno-DAP cooperation

Federal territories minister 'dishonest' and 'a desperado' says DAP sec-gen.

As system buckles, MOH mulls keeping Covid-19 patients at home, hotels

As system buckles, MOH mulls keeping Covid-19 patients at home, hotels

Alarming conditions at government quarantine centres due to overstressed healthcare system, says Health DG.

CMCO failed to bring down cases, infectivity - DG Hisham

CMCO failed to bring down cases, infectivity - DG Hisham

Loosening restrictions has worsened the pandemic.

SOP on halal food products soon - minister

SOP on halal food products soon - minister

SOP to prevent 'duplicaiton' of halal certificates.

Ipoh sub-district under CMCO from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

Ipoh sub-district under CMCO from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

Decision based on risk assessment by Health Ministry.

Report: 16 in a household caught Covid-19 after Klang Valley trip, one dead

Report: 16 in a household caught Covid-19 after Klang Valley trip, one dead

A family of 16 in Labis, Johor, contracted the virus after spending a week in the Klang Valley.

DG: Health system at breaking point, targeted MCO proposed

DG: Health system at breaking point, targeted MCO proposed

UPDATED 8.40PM | This comes as daily new cases hit yet another record high.

Umno-Bersatu ties: Nazri says grassroots cannot be ignored, it's over

Umno-Bersatu ties: Nazri says grassroots cannot be ignored, it's over

Even the supreme council cannot turn a deaf ear to their demands, says ex-minister ahead of crucial meet.

Running general election in a pandemic could double costs

Running general election in a pandemic could double costs

Takiyuddin says this would cover the cost of equipment procurement, logistics, allowances, and other necessities.

Covid-19 (Jan 6): 2,593 new cases, multiple new records set

Covid-19 (Jan 6): 2,593 new cases, multiple new records set

UPDATED 7.30PM | Record number of active cases, intubated patients and patients in ICU.

PKR, Amanah leaders open to working with Zahid, Umno to topple PN

PKR, Amanah leaders open to working with Zahid, Umno to topple PN

A DAP leader, however, says Harapan should not work with crooks.

Criticism mounts of India's 'abrupt' approval of local vaccine

Criticism mounts of India's 'abrupt' approval of local vaccine

This comes after news that the shot was approved just a day after the vaccine maker was asked for more evidence.

Ex-CEO: 1MDB was set up to fund Umno-linked companies

Ex-CEO: 1MDB was set up to fund Umno-linked companies

Hazem also says Najib was his 'ultimate boss'.

Annuar doubts 189 out of 191 Umno divisions rejected Bersatu

Annuar doubts 189 out of 191 Umno divisions rejected Bersatu

The Ketereh MP claims that only 99 divisions were involved.

Picked as Selangor PN chief, Azmin sounds battle cry

Picked as Selangor PN chief, Azmin sounds battle cry

Selangor PN will continue policies which care about the people and spur the economy, says Azmin.

MP SPEAKS | Can all political parties agree not to hold GE15 during pandemic?

MP SPEAKS | Can all political parties agree not to hold GE15 during pandemic?

The people must know the answer because the health crisis is growing.
Ahead of Umno powwow, Hisham and KJ plead against snap polls

Ahead of Umno powwow, Hisham and KJ plead against snap polls

Not members of the supreme council, the two Umno cabinet members disagree with triggering GE15.

Clarify appointment of Zahid's daughter to SME Corp board, minister urged

Clarify appointment of Zahid's daughter to SME Corp board, minister urged

Transparency-International M'sia wants to know whether due process was done in the appointment of Nurulhidayah.

Minister: Employers legally bound to pay for vaccinating staff

Minister: Employers legally bound to pay for vaccinating staff

This comes as Putrajaya discusses whether Covid-19 vaccines can be provided to migrant workers for free in a bid to achieve herd immunity.

Annuar: Zahid kept Umno in the dark over letter backing Anwar

Annuar: Zahid kept Umno in the dark over letter backing Anwar

'He mentioned toppling the present federal government, changing the PM and promised loyalty to Anwar.'

Annuar: Zahid gave order not to register Muafakat Nasional

Annuar: Zahid gave order not to register Muafakat Nasional

The refusal to do so has nothing to do with the name being registered by another party, the ousted BN sec-gen claims.

COMMENT | Are we just going to wait for the vaccines to arrive?

COMMENT | Are we just going to wait for the vaccines to arrive?

Just a few months ago, we were well on the road to recovery. Where did it all go wrong?
'Cruel' court cases reason for Umno's gripe with PN, reveals Ahmad Maslan

'Cruel' court cases reason for Umno's gripe with PN, reveals Ahmad Maslan

Umno sec-gen says concern over the court cases outweighs his party's dissatisfaction over positions.

MIC says not consulted over Annuar's removal as BN sec-gen

MIC says not consulted over Annuar's removal as BN sec-gen

Its president SA Vigneswaran also points out the party was not informed about the new appointment.

Zahid backed Anwar, drew Umno into personal agenda, says Annuar

Zahid backed Anwar, drew Umno into personal agenda, says Annuar

The ousted BN sec-gen also accuses Zahid of attempting to consort with DAP to form a new political alignment.
Controversial figure in Penang undersea tunnel company quits

Controversial figure in Penang undersea tunnel company quits

Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli confirms the matter, saying he quit in December last year.

After academia, literature don to continue telling stories

After academia, literature don to continue telling stories

New beginnings for Malachi Edwin Vethaman after sterling career teaching English literature.

DAP rep gets show-cause letter following claims of defection to MCA

DAP rep gets show-cause letter following claims of defection to MCA

Malim Nawar rep Leong Cheok Keng has three days to explain alleged defection.

Cabinet goes paperless, documents now digital

Cabinet goes paperless, documents now digital

'Everything on a secure server accessible by our devices,' says minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Getting to the heart of diabetes at IJN

Getting to the heart of diabetes at IJN

IJN’s Diabetes Lifestyle Clinic takes a holistic approach to help diabetic patients manage their condition.

Man who took upskirt video at mall nabbed

Man who took upskirt video at mall nabbed

The suspect was carrying a black paper bag with a hole on the side of it.
Balik Pulau quarantine centre cramped with too many patients - reports

Balik Pulau quarantine centre cramped with too many patients - reports

COVID-19 | It has over 400 patients scrambling during meals and sharing 10 toilets with long queues.

KL Harapan MPs seek answer from Annuar on consultative panel

KL Harapan MPs seek answer from Annuar on consultative panel

The MPs have raised several objections to the proposal to replace the Harapan-era FT Ministers Council.
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Flood in Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan worsens

Flood in Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan worsens

The situation in Perak, Selangor and Johor is reported to be improving with the drop in the number of evacuees.
Ex-patient: Social stigma more painful than Covid-19

Ex-patient: Social stigma more painful than Covid-19

Discharged from the hospital, Nur'rul says colleagues and friends are giving her the cold shoulder.

Tight elections unfolding in Georgia with Biden's agenda, Senate control at stake

Tight elections unfolding in Georgia with Biden's agenda, Senate control at stake

Democrats must win both contests in Georgia to take control of the Senate.

WikiLeaks' Assange to discover if he will be freed from jail on bail

WikiLeaks' Assange to discover if he will be freed from jail on bail

He has earlier won a victory in his battle to avoid extradition from Britain to the US.

LETTER | After Prasarana's sound and fury, the chairperson has to go

LETTER | After Prasarana's sound and fury, the chairperson has to go

And quite honestly, some heads in Prasarana should also roll for agreeing to go along.

Sarawak to publish when and where Covid-19 patients have been

Sarawak to publish when and where Covid-19 patients have been

MySejahtera alerts will also be sent to those who have checked in to the affected locations, urging them to get tested.
LETTER | Tell Ku Li that Umno is as much a thief as Bersatu

LETTER | Tell Ku Li that Umno is as much a thief as Bersatu

Is it only Bersatu that stole? Didn’t Umno do the same thing?

Human body is 'intelligent', vaccine still effective if Covid-19 virus mutates - expert

Human body is 'intelligent', vaccine still effective if Covid-19 virus mutates - expert

This is because the human body also produces antibodies with immunological memory, the paediatrician says.

LETTER | Raising the bar for retirement

LETTER | Raising the bar for retirement

LETTER | Mandatory retirement at 60 is not exactly a comforting option.

PAC satisfied with govt's Covid-19 vaccine procurement, NDA to be observed

PAC satisfied with govt's Covid-19 vaccine procurement, NDA to be observed

Non-disclosure agreements with manufacturers will be observed, PAC said after three key officials testified before it.

YOURSAY | Has the govt given up on the fight against Covid?

YOURSAY | Has the govt given up on the fight against Covid?

'We have come to a stage where we have lost control of the infection.'

Tedros 'very disappointed' China hasn't granted entry to coronavirus experts

Tedros 'very disappointed' China hasn't granted entry to coronavirus experts

The team was due to set off in early January as part of a mission to probe early cases, says the WHO chief.

Penang Port to meet disabled group, the state offers guidelines

Penang Port to meet disabled group, the state offers guidelines

Penang has a guideline for universal accessibility, which the port can refer for the new ferry service, says state rep.

Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts

Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts

The team is headed by Professor Mohamed Thariq at Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Book launch not an event to topple the Lims - Liu

Book launch not an event to topple the Lims - Liu

It has nothing to do with party election, says DAP's Sungai Pelek rep.
Annuar Musa sacked as BN sec-gen and other news you may have missed

Annuar Musa sacked as BN sec-gen and other news you may have missed

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

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 6)

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 6)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

New Milestones for BookDoc in 2020

New Milestones for BookDoc in 2020

The Malaysian health tech company cements major collaborations in the public and private sectors