Archive - 11 January 2021

MCO at midnight, get ready

MCO at midnight, get ready

NEWSLETTER-12-01-2021

UK variant of Covid-19 case detected but contained - Health DG

UK variant of Covid-19 case detected but contained - Health DG

COVID-19 | Patient has a travel history to the UK, found positive on Dec 28.

Zafrul responds after criticism from European investors' rep

Zafrul responds after criticism from European investors' rep

Finance minister emphasises that M'sia remains committed to cooperating with foreign and local investors.

MCO: All students except those with exams to learn from home

MCO: All students except those with exams to learn from home

UPDATED 10.40PM | However, private kindergartens can still continue with physical operations.

LETTER | What happened at the gibbon centre

LETTER | What happened at the gibbon centre

In response to Perhilitan's statement, GCS would like to explain ongoing civil proceedings between founder and dept.

Govt panned as MCO 2.0 SOPs will only come 7 hours before implementation

Govt panned as MCO 2.0 SOPs will only come 7 hours before implementation

MPs criticise govt's handling of MCO 2.0, with Teo saying it should have already learnt from 'past mistakes'.

PM says MCO necessary as health system at 'breaking point'

PM says MCO necessary as health system at 'breaking point'

UPDATED 7.28PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry facilities cannot cope with 2,000 new cases daily, says Muhyiddin.

Covid-19 (Jan 11): 2,232 new cases, spike in S'wak

Covid-19 (Jan 11): 2,232 new cases, spike in S'wak

UPDATED 8.03PM | COVID-19 | New records set for patients in ICU, those requiring ventilators and active cases.

Eight states and FTs go back into partial lockdown

Eight states and FTs go back into partial lockdown

COVID-19 | Muhyiddin unveils tougher measures to control the spread of the pandemic.

Kuching, Sibu and Miri to be placed under conditional MCO

Kuching, Sibu and Miri to be placed under conditional MCO

UPDATED 7.38PM | COVID-19 | This will take effect on Jan 13 and last for two weeks, says deputy CM.

PN still strong political coalition, says Hadi

PN still strong political coalition, says Hadi

The PAS president points out that no other parties can replace PN.
Burger seller, farmer jailed 2 years for aiding terrorist activities in Indonesia

Burger seller, farmer jailed 2 years for aiding terrorist activities in Indonesia

High Court orders them to serve the sentence from the date of their arrest on May 14, 2019.

Anwar hails Umno MPs abandoning PM as 'smart' move

Anwar hails Umno MPs abandoning PM as 'smart' move

Govt is weak and incapable of managing Covid-19 effectively, says PKR president.

Covid-19: Over 100,000 foreign workers in Sabah have yet to get tested

Covid-19: Over 100,000 foreign workers in Sabah have yet to get tested

COVID-19 | As of December, only 3,200 have taken the mandatory tests, says state labour dept.

Deloitte partner, 2 ex-auditors go to court over MIA probe into 1MDB audit

Deloitte partner, 2 ex-auditors go to court over MIA probe into 1MDB audit

Trio claims MIA investigation committee decision tainted by bias, irrational, and unreasonable.

LETTER | Refugee women in M'sia face multiple hardship

LETTER | Refugee women in M'sia face multiple hardship

LETTER | Denied justice and protection, they are at the mercy of sexual and gender-based violence

Acer Malaysia introduces the new durable working partner, The Acer TravelMate P2

Acer Malaysia introduces the new durable working partner, The Acer TravelMate P2

The durable work companion Acer TravelMate P2 comes with critical business features and is built to MIL-STD-810G standard. Equipped with advanced Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), The Acer TravelMate P2 will enjoy up to 3x smoother and faster internet speeds.

Machang MP: Decision to withdraw support for PN is my own

Machang MP: Decision to withdraw support for PN is my own

I declared support only for Umno and I did it sincerely for the people, adds Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub.

Reveal plans to cope with increased Covid-19 cases, Anwar urges govt

Reveal plans to cope with increased Covid-19 cases, Anwar urges govt

Other MPs press PN for leadership over rising cases, cabinet infections.
Tracing Rina Harun's footsteps over the past 14 days

Tracing Rina Harun's footsteps over the past 14 days

COVID-19 | This is to alert all who have been in contact with her during the incubation period of the virus.

PMO: PM not sick, rumours on DPM appointment false

PMO: PM not sick, rumours on DPM appointment false

UPDATED 6PM | Muhyiddin's doctors assure that he is cancer-free, says PMO.

MCO: PM's televised address at 6pm

MCO: PM's televised address at 6pm

UPDATED 5.20PM | Address will be on implementation of movement control order.

'Virus spread after premature move to allow interstate, district travel'

'Virus spread after premature move to allow interstate, district travel'

Conditional MCO worked until travel restrictions were loosened, says health economist Lim Chee Han.
'Slander' - Warisan rebuts claims the party joined PN

'Slander' - Warisan rebuts claims the party joined PN

Its deputy president Darell Leiking dismisses the report posted by an Umno blogger.
Bipartisan group calls for reforms to stem Covid-19 in prisons

Bipartisan group calls for reforms to stem Covid-19 in prisons

The group points out that pandemic has shown that health in prisons and public health is interrelated.

Another K'tan rep tests positive for Covid-19

Another K'tan rep tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Galas state rep Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim confirms it in a Facebook post.
Aid for Pahang

Aid for Pahang

The second team of volunteers are once again en route to Raub for a second round of deliveries purchased with your generous contributions to aid another 100 families, with more teams to follow.

MP SPEAKS | Weak PN govt reducing investor confidence in M'sia

MP SPEAKS | Weak PN govt reducing investor confidence in M'sia

Eurocham CEO expressing frustration many companies feeling because of lack of consistent policies by PN.

Putrajaya to procure another 12.2m Pfizer vaccines

Putrajaya to procure another 12.2m Pfizer vaccines

COVID-19 | This comes after the health minister signed a manufacturing and supply agreement with Pfizer Malaysia.

LETTER | Don't you get it? Climate change is causing floods

LETTER | Don't you get it? Climate change is causing floods

No one is making the connection between climate change and the flood situation.
PM to chair inaugural Johor PN state liaison committee meeting on Tuesday

PM to chair inaugural Johor PN state liaison committee meeting on Tuesday

Umno will not be involved, says Johor PAS commissioner Abdullah Husin.

Rina Harun tests positive for Covid-19

Rina Harun tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Cabinet ministers rush to get tested after Tok Pa was found with the virus two days ago.

MP SPEAKS | Restore mandate to Harapan and Anwar for M'sia to be great

MP SPEAKS | Restore mandate to Harapan and Anwar for M'sia to be great

Malaysia can start fulfilling aspiration to be united, harmonious, multi-racial, world-class, great nation.

LETTER | M'sia fast losing out in economic growth to Asean neighbours

LETTER | M'sia fast losing out in economic growth to Asean neighbours

We need answers as to why investors pulling out of the country.
COMMENT |  Umbrellas to fight floods - Muda and its follies

COMMENT | Umbrellas to fight floods - Muda and its follies

Despite lofty promises, Muda has not shown any results.

Covid-19: Parts of Indonesia under two-week partial lockdown

Covid-19: Parts of Indonesia under two-week partial lockdown

COVID-19 | Targeted restrictions on Java and Bali in the wake of spikes in new Covid-19 cases.

LETTER | Development of riverbanks long overdue

LETTER | Development of riverbanks long overdue

'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.'

COMMENT | Is our healthcare facility at breaking point to merit MCO?

COMMENT | Is our healthcare facility at breaking point to merit MCO?

'Many experts in Putrajaya either not aware or have never witnessed the battle-grounds in the Covid-19 hospitals.'

80 pct want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: Japanese survey

80 pct want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: Japanese survey

Worries are mounting about a record survey in Covid-19 cases in the country.

Nine-year-old M'sian girl among 42 imported Covid-19 cases in S'pore

Nine-year-old M'sian girl among 42 imported Covid-19 cases in S'pore

Two Singaporeans who returned from Malaysia also tested positive for Covid-19.

PM: Federal, state govts must work together to help flood victims

PM: Federal, state govts must work together to help flood victims

Efforts to help should continue even after they return to their homes, such as repairing damaged homes, he adds.

PKR and PSB cross swords ahead of S'wak polls

PKR and PSB cross swords ahead of S'wak polls

PKR's Dominique Ng branding PSB as a party of towkays has ruffled Baru Bian's feathers.

'No one cares' - Trump's demoralised staff count down the final days

'No one cares' - Trump's demoralised staff count down the final days

Many White House staff members are upset and embarrassed by the riot at the US Capitol.

COMMENT | Trump casts long shadow over Biden White House

COMMENT | Trump casts long shadow over Biden White House

Allegations of election fraud will continue to haunt the new president.

YOURSAY | Scoring political points on communist-themed restaurant

YOURSAY | Scoring political points on communist-themed restaurant

'It's irresponsible for an Umno leader to suggest a communist movement in Penang…'

Indonesia locates black boxes of crashed jet as body parts recovered

Indonesia locates black boxes of crashed jet as body parts recovered

More people have died in air crashes in Indonesia than in any other country over the past decade
YOURSAY | DAP's dilemma in operating in a communal political system

YOURSAY | DAP's dilemma in operating in a communal political system

'DAP has always had, and will always have, a huge problem breaking out of that bind.'

Federal Court to deliver decision on Mkini contempt case on Friday

Federal Court to deliver decision on Mkini contempt case on Friday

A seven-member panel heard the case about six months ago.

UPDATED 8.19PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 11)

UPDATED 8.19PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 11)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Mounting Covid-19 deaths and other news you may have missed

Mounting Covid-19 deaths and other news you may have missed

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