Archive - 10 January 2021

Some errant employers hiding workers' Covid-19 positive status - Saravanan

Some errant employers hiding workers' Covid-19 positive status - Saravanan

COVID-19 | Minister says the manufacturing and construction companies have been warned on this matter.

Muhyiddin loses his majority, what's next?

Muhyiddin loses his majority, what's next?

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Penang CM 'takes responsibility' over Mercedes criticism, says it's a lesson

Penang CM 'takes responsibility' over Mercedes criticism, says it's a lesson

Chow Kon Yeow stresses the RM450k purchase won't impact the state's efforts to combat Covid-19.

PM among Bersatu leaders in meeting with Mustapa

PM among Bersatu leaders in meeting with Mustapa

COVID-19 | Mustapa's office confirms he was tested positive for Covid-19 on Jan 9.

Prasarana releases RM375m to LRT3 contractors after outcry

Prasarana releases RM375m to LRT3 contractors after outcry

MRCB-GK has distributed the payment to its subcontractors as of Friday, sources confirm.

Covid-19 (Jan 10): 2,433 new cases, Kelantan breaks three digits

Covid-19 (Jan 10): 2,433 new cases, Kelantan breaks three digits

COVID-19 | This is the sixth consecutive day where daily infections are above 2,000.

LETTER | Fair and honest critique of some political analysts

LETTER | Fair and honest critique of some political analysts

Some of these analysts often use unrealistic or false assumptions for their analysis.

Man claiming links to royalty charged with laundering RM2.45m

Man claiming links to royalty charged with laundering RM2.45m

The man, who uses the name 'Tunku Yazzid' to deceive a company, pleads not guilty.

MP SPEAKS | Any new lockdown must include RM45b stimulus

MP SPEAKS | Any new lockdown must include RM45b stimulus

This is to compensate rakyat for PN's abysmal failure in handling Covid-19 crisis.

LETTER | For the love of sports

LETTER | For the love of sports

Match-fixing is a plague. Play for pride and compete for patriotism.
Nurul Izzah: Healthier if more leaders do 'behind the scenes' work

Nurul Izzah: Healthier if more leaders do 'behind the scenes' work

Permatang Pauh MP still not keen on returning to active politics.

COMMENT | Recommendations to PM on actions against Covid-19

COMMENT | Recommendations to PM on actions against Covid-19

'Allow us to bring the voice of the citizens, to express our worries and to put forward suggestions...'

PKR kicks off young professionals bureau with 26 participants

PKR kicks off young professionals bureau with 26 participants

New grouping will help introduce young talent to leadership roles.
Tok Pa tests positive for Covid-19

Tok Pa tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Previously, he tested negative for the virus on Jan 1.

Muhyiddin visits flood victims in Pahang

Muhyiddin visits flood victims in Pahang

PM's presence brings smiles and some relief to evacuees.

MP SPEAKS | MOH's indecisiveness, poor implementation won't save M'sia from virus

MP SPEAKS | MOH's indecisiveness, poor implementation won't save M'sia from virus

'MOH, Health Dept give an impression of being directionless in preventing more Covid-19 outbreaks.'

Zafrul's post on high foreign investment invites backlash, ridicule

Zafrul's post on high foreign investment invites backlash, ridicule

Eurocham M'sia CEO chides finance minister for avoiding meeting with investors.

Selangor Bersatu says can work with just PAS if Umno severs ties

Selangor Bersatu says can work with just PAS if Umno severs ties

State Bersatu chief says party has to make contingency plans.

Indonesia landslides kill 11, injure 18 in West Java

Indonesia landslides kill 11, injure 18 in West Java

Heavy rain causes landslides, potential thunderstorms may hamper rescue efforts.

LETTER | Include community pharmacists in Covid-19 vaccination programme

LETTER | Include community pharmacists in Covid-19 vaccination programme

Authorities should also vaccinate all community pharmacists as they face public daily to provide their services.

Sabah assistant minister latest to test positive for Covid-19

Sabah assistant minister latest to test positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Hendrus Anding joins Jeffrey Kitingan and Robert Tawik in list of Sabah politicians infected.

Flood evacuees drop in three states, slight rise in Pahang

Flood evacuees drop in three states, slight rise in Pahang

Over 40,000 people are still taking shelter at relief centres in five states, more rain expected today.

US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists

US, Canada, Britain, Australia condemn Hong Kong arrests of activists

They call on China to respect the freedom of the people on the island.

Bukit Mertajam MP wants bipartisan command council to tackle Covid-19

Bukit Mertajam MP wants bipartisan command council to tackle Covid-19

COVID-19 | Sim calls for 'unclogging' of healthcare system, not lockdowns.

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With Covid-19 spike, Sibu Hospital urges public to stay away unless emergency

With Covid-19 spike, Sibu Hospital urges public to stay away unless emergency

COVID-19 | This comes after 37 cases were admitted to the hospital, director wants to avoid new clusters.

COMMENT | Klepto-economists: Class-action ultimate recourse?

COMMENT | Klepto-economists: Class-action ultimate recourse?

The beauty of klepto-economics is that no one acknowledges it applies to them and every action is 'justified'.

More Capitol rioters in viral posts arrested

More Capitol rioters in viral posts arrested

Senator urges social media providers to keep data.

Noor Hisham: 71 Covid-19 fatalities in 9 days after less than 100 in first 9 months

Noor Hisham: 71 Covid-19 fatalities in 9 days after less than 100 in first 9 months

In moving post on Twitter, Health DG laments the rapid increase of fatalities.
Nicol the only Asian contender in 'greatest athlete' online poll

Nicol the only Asian contender in 'greatest athlete' online poll

Malaysians can vote online to support the legend who bagged a record eight world titles.

PKR MP: Muhyiddin lost majority support, should seek audience with Agong

PKR MP: Muhyiddin lost majority support, should seek audience with Agong

PM's support down to 110 and Constitution requires such a meeting, says Hassan Karim.
COMMENT | The kopitiam visit is more than a storm in a teacup

COMMENT | The kopitiam visit is more than a storm in a teacup

A recent incident has stepped on the rights of individuals and threatens the fabric that unsteadily holds us together.

No M'sians on board Sriwijaya plane crash - M'sian Embassy

No M'sians on board Sriwijaya plane crash - M'sian Embassy

Indonesia's transport safety committee says all on board were Indonesians.

Lifetime ban for Malaysian a lesson for players, says BAM president

Lifetime ban for Malaysian a lesson for players, says BAM president

This comes after the Badminton World Federation banned a Malaysian sports equipment executive for life due to match-fixing.

UPDATED 10.48PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 10)

UPDATED 10.48PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 10)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Poll: Most Americans want Trump out now

Poll: Most Americans want Trump out now

57 percent want immediate removal of embattled president, 12 percent support those who rioted.

COMMENT | Anti-Lims sentiment red herring for DAP's genuine failings

COMMENT | Anti-Lims sentiment red herring for DAP's genuine failings

COMMENT | This party, in particular, is a victim of its own propaganda success.

YOURSAY | Don’t wait for the govt, we must 'kita jaga kita'

YOURSAY | Don’t wait for the govt, we must 'kita jaga kita'

'In such a situation, we have to help ourselves and each other.'

PN loses majority but keeps govt and other news you may have missed

PN loses majority but keeps govt and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief