Archive - 13 January 2021

School textbooks now available in digital format, says MOE

School textbooks now available in digital format, says MOE

Students can access the textbooks using an application that is free for download.

Emergency proclamation not against democratic norms - deputy minister

Emergency proclamation not against democratic norms - deputy minister

Deputy Foreign Minister Kamarudin Jaffar says Federal Constitution allows for the proclamation if necessary.

Police rescue 43 women from forced labour

Police rescue 43 women from forced labour

Police say the women are believed to be victims of forced labour exploitation by a cleaning services company.

Mother of senior works minister dies

Mother of senior works minister dies

Dayang Rosnah passed away at the age of 90 due to old age.

Water dispute: See you in court - Chow tells Kedah MB

Water dispute: See you in court - Chow tells Kedah MB

Penang chief minister says Kedah does not have exclusive rights over Sungai Muda.

'Deputy minister's visitors were from before MCO'

'Deputy minister's visitors were from before MCO'

Updated 11.55PM | Noor Azmi's office says visit was on Tuesday, Jan 12, before the MCO was enforced.

Govt's hardline migrant stance partly to blame for Covid-19 surge - NGO

Govt's hardline migrant stance partly to blame for Covid-19 surge - NGO

Migrant workers run when they see authorities instead of submitting to Covid-19 tests, says Human Rights Watch.

How long will MCO 2.0 last?

How long will MCO 2.0 last?

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Covid-19: MOH recruiting more manpower, in talks with private hospitals

Covid-19: MOH recruiting more manpower, in talks with private hospitals

Health DG says lack of staff hampering efforts to expand capacity to treat Covid-19 patients.

Deal's off if vaccine doesn’t pass muster, KJ assures amid doubts about Sinovac

Deal's off if vaccine doesn’t pass muster, KJ assures amid doubts about Sinovac

A Phase III clinical trial in Brazil finds Sinovac vaccine to be only 50.4 percent efficacious.

MOH predicts it will take 3 months to flatten the curve at current rate

MOH predicts it will take 3 months to flatten the curve at current rate

This is based on current data but can change after two weeks of MCO, says Dr Noor Hisham.

Minister orders probe into MCMC 'hacked' lewd tweets

Minister orders probe into MCMC 'hacked' lewd tweets

Saifuddin says he has directed his ministry's sec-gen to launch a thorough investigation.
Covid-19 (Jan 13): 2,985 new cases, ICU bed use nearing 200

Covid-19 (Jan 13): 2,985 new cases, ICU bed use nearing 200

There were four more deaths reported and a record high 32,377 active cases.

LETTER | MCOs, pandemics and shifting paradigms

LETTER | MCOs, pandemics and shifting paradigms

Online shopping, delivery services will be part of the new normal as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on.

MCO is back and KL is desolate again

MCO is back and KL is desolate again

Food outlets have few patrons to serve while road crossing is temporarily not a life threatening endevour.

Health coalition demands govt to have long-term Covid-19 plan

Health coalition demands govt to have long-term Covid-19 plan

45 associations and 18 individuals in health sector sign joint statement to pressure govt.

In backing emergency, Hadi takes aims at those on sinking ships

In backing emergency, Hadi takes aims at those on sinking ships

The PAS president criticised unnamed individuals for 'full-time politicking' and being 'immature'.

Cancelled: Proposed merger of property developers EcoWorld, UEM Sunrise

Cancelled: Proposed merger of property developers EcoWorld, UEM Sunrise

The decision was made after discussions with UEM Sunrise and after a careful evaluation, Eco World says.

CIJ warns of arbitrary arrests under cloak of emergency

CIJ warns of arbitrary arrests under cloak of emergency

UPDATED 6PM | This move may also infringe on basic human rights, says its executive director.
Deputy comms minister tests positive for Covid-19

Deputy comms minister tests positive for Covid-19

Zahidi Zainul Abidin was tested upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur from Penang on Jan 11.

State treatment of transgender women foments impunity - rights group

State treatment of transgender women foments impunity - rights group

This follows cosmetic entrepreneur Nur Sajat's alleged mistreatment by Jais.

LETTER | MCO: Unnecessary outlets shouldn't be allowed to open

LETTER | MCO: Unnecessary outlets shouldn't be allowed to open

'Clothes, furniture, and electronics are not necessary during two weeks of lockdown.'

Suspending Parliament: Guan Eng urges PM to hold his horses

Suspending Parliament: Guan Eng urges PM to hold his horses

If executive and judiciary can function, why not legislature, asks DAP sec-gen.

Questioning emergency motive is treasonous - Bersatu leader

Questioning emergency motive is treasonous - Bersatu leader

Muhammad Faiz Na'aman says traitors must be punished.

MP SPEAKS | Emergency: The only logical thing for PM to do

MP SPEAKS | Emergency: The only logical thing for PM to do

'Strong leadership needed in such crucial times. PM demonstrated that leadership amply.'

MCMC must answer for bought Twitter account claim, says lawyer

MCMC must answer for bought Twitter account claim, says lawyer

Syahredzan ridicules the hacking claim as the questionable tweets dated back to 2013 and 2014.
First on-demand video tutoring app unites volunteers nationwide to #SaveSPM2020

First on-demand video tutoring app unites volunteers nationwide to #SaveSPM2020

For just RM1, SPM 2020 candidates can now get 1-to-1 revision help anytime they need it. Video-based personal tutoring app AskBee, education NGO Teach For Malaysia and REAL Education Group have launched #SaveSPM2020 – a nationwide campaign to help SPM 2020 exam takers with revision through live, on-demand guidance from volunteer teachers and tertiary students.

Court maintains suit over RM1.25b solar project

Court maintains suit over RM1.25b solar project

UPDATED 1.10PM | Former Jepak Holdings MD fails to strike out lawsuit.

China sees biggest Covid-19 spike in over five months, four cities in lockdown

China sees biggest Covid-19 spike in over five months, four cities in lockdown

Most of the new patients were reported near the capital Beijing.
LETTER | Nube supports emergency, urges quick help for B40, M40

LETTER | Nube supports emergency, urges quick help for B40, M40

Politicians or employers should not use this pandemic to cling on to power or profiteer as it is the most inhumane thing to do.

MP SPEAKS | End 'cloak-and-dagger' politics

MP SPEAKS | End 'cloak-and-dagger' politics

We need to reach a new national consensus that our biggest threat is Covid-19, no GE until it is overcome.

MP: Will Covid-19 disappear when Parliament is suspended?

MP: Will Covid-19 disappear when Parliament is suspended?

The Pasir Gudang rep says the concept of democracy is unknown to the virus.
Prosecution fails to forfeit RM37m linked to PKFZ

Prosecution fails to forfeit RM37m linked to PKFZ

The Federal Court dismissed the prosecution’s appeal and upheld an earlier Court of Appeal decision in the matter.

Tuaran MP invites 'untainted' Umno rebels to join Harapan Plus

Tuaran MP invites 'untainted' Umno rebels to join Harapan Plus

Wilfred Madius Tangau invites them to chart an alternative course to save the country from Muhyiddin.
Upko president pleads with Anwar to form shadow cabinet

Upko president pleads with Anwar to form shadow cabinet

We must work hard to offer better policies, says Wilfred Madius Tangau.

Experienced faces as MBPJ retains 20 out of 24 councillors

Experienced faces as MBPJ retains 20 out of 24 councillors

PKR whip says that factionalism not a factor in appointments.
Safe and contactless premises entry via FingerTec Face ID 5/FTD

Safe and contactless premises entry via FingerTec Face ID 5/FTD

The FingerTec Face ID 5/FTD offers the three elements with a verification that takes less than 3 seconds.
MCO 2.0: A guide to what shops will remain open

MCO 2.0: A guide to what shops will remain open

Govt says it will ensure supply chain continuity.

Putrajaya urged to consider alternatives for SPM exam

Putrajaya urged to consider alternatives for SPM exam

Education Ministry has failed to address concerns over possible spread of Covid-19 at exam centres, says Rajiv.

US pursuing seditious conspiracy cases in 'unprecedented' probe of Capitol assault

US pursuing seditious conspiracy cases in 'unprecedented' probe of Capitol assault

Criminal probes have been opened on over 170 people who stormed the Capitol last week.

New Brazil data shows only 50.4% efficacy for China's CoronaVac vaccine

New Brazil data shows only 50.4% efficacy for China's CoronaVac vaccine

'We have a good vaccine. Not the best vaccine in the world. Not the ideal vaccine.'
MCO: Those stranded will be allowed to travel home this week - IGP

MCO: Those stranded will be allowed to travel home this week - IGP

Police to use utmost discretion to allow those stranded to return home, Abdul Hamid adds.

EU snubs Pompeo in final Europe trip, diplomats say

EU snubs Pompeo in final Europe trip, diplomats say

The Europeans snubbed Washington’s top envoy days after the storming of the US Capitol.
Indonesia launches vaccination drive as Covid-19 deaths hit record

Indonesia launches vaccination drive as Covid-19 deaths hit record

The vaunted immunisation campaign aims to inoculate 181.5 million people.
COMMENT | PM is not sick, Malaysians are sick

COMMENT | PM is not sick, Malaysians are sick

And please understand, Mr Prime Minister, we don’t need an Emergency in Sarawak!

'State of emergency won't void general insurance claims'

'State of emergency won't void general insurance claims'

Insurance association assures policyholders that claims incurred will be paid as per terms and conditions.

COMMENT | The emergency is a circuit breaker for toxic politics

COMMENT | The emergency is a circuit breaker for toxic politics

'This is a kind of 'emergency lite' that is just a political stunt to buy time.'

YOURSAY | Whose benefit is the emergency for?

YOURSAY | Whose benefit is the emergency for?

‘MCO 1.0 had its own reluctant measure of success - without any emergency.’
Emergency declared and other news you may have missed

Emergency declared and other news you may have missed

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

Annuar Musa urges Umno leaders to put aside personal agenda

Annuar Musa urges Umno leaders to put aside personal agenda

Ketereh MP wants to see Umno, Bersatu and PAS work together to stabilise political situation.

MOH now reports specific locales for new clusters

MOH now reports specific locales for new clusters

Other details include how the index case was discovered and type of testing involved.

UPDATED 8.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 13)

UPDATED 8.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 13)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.