Archive - 8 January 2021

Covid-19: Khairy says 18 months to achieve herd immunity

Covid-19: Khairy says 18 months to achieve herd immunity

'We hope to achieve our target of getting 70pct to 80pct of the population inoculated,' says the minister.
No Thaipusam events in Selangor this year - Ganabatirau

No Thaipusam events in Selangor this year - Ganabatirau

All activities and annual celebrations will be replaced with programmes to help the Indian community in the state.
Flood in Pahang claims 7th victim

Flood in Pahang claims 7th victim

The victim, a 15-year-old boy, believed to have drowned while bathing in a flooded area.

Pandemic committee to assess feasibility of holding GE during Covid-19

Pandemic committee to assess feasibility of holding GE during Covid-19

The committee will conduct a risk assessment and submit recommendations to the government.
Najib claims 'cruel court cases' remark spun to slander Ahmad Maslan

Najib claims 'cruel court cases' remark spun to slander Ahmad Maslan

Former PM claims his court cases were not among those Ahmad was referring to.
Covid-19 death toll in Selangor mounting

Covid-19 death toll in Selangor mounting

Today sees 9 deaths reported in S'gor, just one day after a staggering 33 Sari cases were reported.
COMMENT | Political leaders should refrain from disseminating fiction

COMMENT | Political leaders should refrain from disseminating fiction

Transport Ministry wishes to address the misconceptions and falsehoods that Lim Guan Eng and Lim Hui Ying have raised.
Penang government ready to take over iconic ferry service

Penang government ready to take over iconic ferry service

The state will consider taking over the service if the federal government had no plans to continue with it.

Shafie: Time to move beyond Dr M vs Anwar, oppose 'old-male elites'

Shafie: Time to move beyond Dr M vs Anwar, oppose 'old-male elites'

The Warisan president believes a new political movement is needed to fill the vacuum left by the older leaders.
Covid-19 (Jan 8): Record high 16 deaths and 2,643 new cases

Covid-19 (Jan 8): Record high 16 deaths and 2,643 new cases

A record number of patients are in ICU and require ventilators to survive.

Travel ban on Maria Chin unlawful, rules Federal Court

Travel ban on Maria Chin unlawful, rules Federal Court

The Petaling Jaya MP was barred from travelling to South Korea on May 15, 2016, to receive an award for Bersih 2.0.

Pfizer vaccine given NPRA green light

Pfizer vaccine given NPRA green light

'This means it can be used in Malaysia' - Khairy Jamaluddin.

Govt still deliberating on stricter Covid-19 SOP, PM announcement Monday

Govt still deliberating on stricter Covid-19 SOP, PM announcement Monday

Govt still fine-tuning actions to control spread of the virus, says Ismail Sabri.

Health Ministry releases hygiene tips for foreign workers in quarantine

Health Ministry releases hygiene tips for foreign workers in quarantine

It provides the instructions in Malay, English, Hindi and Myanmarese.

Penang calls off Thaipusam festivities amid Covid-19

Penang calls off Thaipusam festivities amid Covid-19

Devotees are advised to stay home on Jan 28 to prevent mass gatherings due to the coronavirus.

Bank Negara's international reserves at US$107.6b as at Dec 31

Bank Negara's international reserves at US$107.6b as at Dec 31

The reserves position is sufficient to finance 8.6 months of retained imports and is 1.2 times total short-term external debt.
Probe on PJ traffic cop after assault video goes viral

Probe on PJ traffic cop after assault video goes viral

The incident happened after a motorcyclist allegedly hit a cop with his bike during an attempt to flee a roadblock.

Burst pipe causes water disruption in KL, Petaling, Hulu Langat

Burst pipe causes water disruption in KL, Petaling, Hulu Langat

The repair work is expected to be completed by 3am tomorrow.
RM10k fine on road bully upheld after prosecution withdraws appeal

RM10k fine on road bully upheld after prosecution withdraws appeal

'Abang Botak' was charged with committing mischief by smashing the windscreen of a Perodua Axia car in 2019.

Bintai Healthcare appointed exclusive distributor of vaccine storage box

Bintai Healthcare appointed exclusive distributor of vaccine storage box

The company will distribute the full range of its products in Southeast Asia.

2021-01-08

2021-01-08

10-vote majority: BN-Umno candidate claims Warisan won Kukusan through bribery

10-vote majority: BN-Umno candidate claims Warisan won Kukusan through bribery

Chaya Sulaiman raises this allegation in an election petition seeking to declare Rina Jainal's victory void.
Q1 polls? Tackle floods and Covid-19 first, says Hadi

Q1 polls? Tackle floods and Covid-19 first, says Hadi

We don't want to cause the rakyat hardship, says the PAS president.

COMMENT | Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on children

COMMENT | Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on children

Urgent steps needed to mitigate the effects of this dreaded disease on the younger age group.
Tokyo fumes after S Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women'

Tokyo fumes after S Korea court orders Japan to compensate 'comfort women'

It was a crime against humanity that was systematically, deliberately and extensively committed by Japan, says court.

KJ tells Umno sec-gen to zip it on court cases

KJ tells Umno sec-gen to zip it on court cases

Please don't speak on behalf of the party when it comes to this - Khairy.

Annuar: Those 'uncomfortable' now will understand my position later

Annuar: Those 'uncomfortable' now will understand my position later

Discarded BN sec-gen makes cryptic post that others would see things his way one day.

Red zone travel, cramped workers' housing led to Johor Covid-19 spike

Red zone travel, cramped workers' housing led to Johor Covid-19 spike

State health exco advises Johoreans to get tested, cut back on social gatherings.
Azmin-linked NGO expects 300k to join Bersatu by June

Azmin-linked NGO expects 300k to join Bersatu by June

Bersatu attracts interest of Malaysians featuring fresh leaders with no controversies - Nor Hizwan Ahmad.

Singapore PM receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Singapore PM receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

We are confident that the vaccine is safe and effective, he says.

Employers required to provide quarantine centres for foreign workers

Employers required to provide quarantine centres for foreign workers

They must also bear all medical costs, says Human Resources Minister M Saravanan.
UiTM first public varsity to own and operate two solar power plants

UiTM first public varsity to own and operate two solar power plants

Plants will produce electricity to equal university’s consumption, says vice-chancellor.

COMMENT | A unity government is what we need now

COMMENT | A unity government is what we need now

COMMENT | We can learn from art and hence, we can learn from 'Designated Survivor'.

Jan 27 hearing for Najib's bid to recuse Sri Ram from 1MDB audit trial

Jan 27 hearing for Najib's bid to recuse Sri Ram from 1MDB audit trial

New date fixed as ex-premier's lead counsel is on MC for today's hearing.
Govt explains why IRB allowed Ku Nan to settle tax arrears suit for RM40m

Govt explains why IRB allowed Ku Nan to settle tax arrears suit for RM40m

Finance minister says a taxpayer can appeal against any additional tax imposed.

How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol

How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol

The invasion of the Capitol represents one of the gravest security lapses in recent US history.
Bersatu, Umno leaders call for PAS to take a firm stand

Bersatu, Umno leaders call for PAS to take a firm stand

The Islamist party is under pressure to chose sides as tensions rise among its allies.

Trump acknowledges Biden will be next president in wake of Capitol chaos

Trump acknowledges Biden will be next president in wake of Capitol chaos

Serving as your president has been the honor of my lifetime - Donald Trump.

MP SPEAKS | Provide social safety net for our food delivery riders

MP SPEAKS | Provide social safety net for our food delivery riders

These informal workers form an important sector of the labour force.
How safe is the Pfizer vaccine and how was it done so quickly?

How safe is the Pfizer vaccine and how was it done so quickly?

KINIGUIDE | Researchers worked hard to deliver vaccine in record time, but sceptics question if safety was compromised.

New Mercedes: Penang CM under fire from allies

New Mercedes: Penang CM under fire from allies

This is not the time to be luxurious, this is the time to give full attention to the rakyat, says Syed Saddiq.

2021-01-09

2021-01-09

COMMENT | Brainwashing Malaysians is like cooking mutton

COMMENT | Brainwashing Malaysians is like cooking mutton

When the meat cartel scandal broke, the denials from the govt and Jakim were swift.
Bukit Gasing rep wants clarity from Education Ministry on SPM

Bukit Gasing rep wants clarity from Education Ministry on SPM

Around 400,000 students are due to sit for the Form Five exam papers next month.

Covid-19: 8,000 daily cases in May if today's infection rate continues

Covid-19: 8,000 daily cases in May if today's infection rate continues

Health Ministry projection based on country's coronavirus infectivity rate remaining at 1.1.

Sinovac vaccine 78pct effective in Brazil trial, experts call for more details

Sinovac vaccine 78pct effective in Brazil trial, experts call for more details

However, a lack of data details on the vaccine's effectiveness stirred calls from researchers for more transparency.

Govt's main task to ensure political stability, be functional - Saifuddin

Govt's main task to ensure political stability, be functional - Saifuddin

This will enable the government to fulfil the people's hopes and aspirations, says the Pahang PN chief.

COMMENT | I trust Noor Hisham, not our politicians

COMMENT | I trust Noor Hisham, not our politicians

‘I have zero confidence in the current crop of political leaders to pull us through this pandemic.’
Pejuang, Muda registrations rejected and other news you may have missed

Pejuang, Muda registrations rejected and other news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | ‘Covid-19 situation now is critical and beyond control’

YOURSAY | ‘Covid-19 situation now is critical and beyond control’

‘You either do lockdowns or extremely strict SOPs with proper enforcement.’
MP SPEAKS | In search of Malay entrepreneurs

MP SPEAKS | In search of Malay entrepreneurs

Despite NEP's ambitious grand design, the creation of a broad-based Malay entrepreneurs class remains as lip service.

EPF i-Sinar withdrawal for urgent needs against savings for old age

EPF i-Sinar withdrawal for urgent needs against savings for old age

EPF i-Sinar: Striking a balance between urgent needs and retirement savings may not be easy

Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol could face sedition charges

Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol could face sedition charges

House committee chairperson calls for Trump to be impeached immediately.

Govt owes highway concessionaires RM1.51b for freezing toll hike

Govt owes highway concessionaires RM1.51b for freezing toll hike

RM1.34b owed in 2020 for not allowing toll hikes that year, says Fadillah Yusof.

Another MCO will kill more businesses, warns SME association

Another MCO will kill more businesses, warns SME association

'The reality today is that SMEs continue to suffer significant economic loss.'
Five Sports Council officials test positive for Covid-19

Five Sports Council officials test positive for Covid-19

All those who tested positive are now undergoing quarantine at their respective homes.
UPDATED 6.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 8)

UPDATED 6.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 8)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.