Archive - 14 January 2021

Former chief justice Salleh Abas tests positive for Covid-19

Former chief justice Salleh Abas tests positive for Covid-19

He is being treated at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Terengganu.

Bar Council committee starts survey on minimum wage for pupils

Bar Council committee starts survey on minimum wage for pupils

Pupils are juggling both working and training at the same time.

Navy receives second littoral mission ship, dubbed 'Sundang'

Navy receives second littoral mission ship, dubbed 'Sundang'

Construction of the ship was stalled due to the pandemic, read a statement by the Navy.

Overwhelmed: Covid-19 tests scaled back

Overwhelmed: Covid-19 tests scaled back

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Senator Yaakob Sapari tests positive for Covid-19

Senator Yaakob Sapari tests positive for Covid-19

He was scheduled to visit flood victims in Kuantan tomorrow, says a source.

Police record Guan Eng’s statement over 2019 remarks

Police record Guan Eng’s statement over 2019 remarks

He is questioned by an officer from Bukit Aman at a district police headquarters in Penang.

Entire village in Kelantan gets tested for Covid-19

Entire village in Kelantan gets tested for Covid-19

Some who returned to the village when the travel ban was lifted brought Covid-19, a villager tells Malaysiakini.

Rule change: Coin laundromats can open now, must have staff to monitor

Rule change: Coin laundromats can open now, must have staff to monitor

UPDATED 9PM | Coin-operated or self-service laundromats were previously barred from operating in MCO areas.

Sibu Division to come under 14-day MCO from Saturday

Sibu Division to come under 14-day MCO from Saturday

The MCO covers the Sibu, Kanowit and Selangau districts.

Parit MP to replace Shahidan on PSC women's committee

Parit MP to replace Shahidan on PSC women's committee

UPDATED 8.50 PM | Shahidan reportedly says he is already on other committees, hence, he'll give up this one.

Emergency: Minister says govt benefits from more power to manage Covid-19

Emergency: Minister says govt benefits from more power to manage Covid-19

UPDATED 8.20PM | Private hospitals can be fined RM5 million for non-compliance, says Ismail Sabri.

King, queen visit flood victims in Pekan

King, queen visit flood victims in Pekan

Their Majesties were accompanied by three of their children.

S'wak optimistic state polls will be held once emergency lifted

S'wak optimistic state polls will be held once emergency lifted

However, its chief minister stresses that the state respects the royal proclamation.

Covid-19 (Jan 14) - 3,337 new cases, 15 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 14) - 3,337 new cases, 15 deaths

The number of active cases is now at 33,989.

Lynas waste disposal plant: 'Why did KJ ignore DOE red flags?'

Lynas waste disposal plant: 'Why did KJ ignore DOE red flags?'

Bukit Ketam location was approved for the PDF despite concerns over water source pollution.
Explainer: What's behind varying efficacy data for Sinovac's vaccine?

Explainer: What's behind varying efficacy data for Sinovac's vaccine?

New efficacy data from Brazil on this Covid-19 vaccine raises more questions than answers.

COMMENT | FTTISI – bedrock of Covid-19 infection control

COMMENT | FTTISI – bedrock of Covid-19 infection control

COMMENT | Unless this is operationalised, we will continue to relapse into a vicious cycle of unending MCOs.

Hotpot assault: 'Datuk' caught by cops

Hotpot assault: 'Datuk' caught by cops

He assaulted customers after he was asked not to talk too loudly.

KJ explains why S'pore, Indonesia got vaccines before us

KJ explains why S'pore, Indonesia got vaccines before us

Khairy highlights the unique circumstances that allow the two countries to roll out vaccines earlier.
Six gibbons to remain under Perhilitan custody during the court case

Six gibbons to remain under Perhilitan custody during the court case

The Court of Appeal dismissed Mariani Ramli's bid to stay its decision revoking her permit to care for the gibbons.

As system buckles, MOH cuts down testing of close contacts

As system buckles, MOH cuts down testing of close contacts

New procedures will see only individuals with symptoms being tested and sampling of clusters for testing.
Ku Li tests positive for Covid-19

Ku Li tests positive for Covid-19

The 83-year-old MP's condition is stable with no complications.

Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end 'silly trade war' - Mahathir

Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end 'silly trade war' - Mahathir

Trump knows practically nothing about Southeast Asia, points out the former PM.
Anwar urges MPs to plead with king to rescind emergency

Anwar urges MPs to plead with king to rescind emergency

UPDATED 4PM | The PKR president asks all lawmakers to write letters to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

'Promises breached' - Azmin seeks to strike out constituents' suit

'Promises breached' - Azmin seeks to strike out constituents' suit

His lawyer says the matter is an abuse of the court process.

IGP, 3 others file to strike out Indira Gandhi's suit

IGP, 3 others file to strike out Indira Gandhi's suit

Defendants claim there's ongoing monitoring of the case at Ipoh High Court.

LETTER | Amidst Covid-19, cancer care cannot be delayed

LETTER | Amidst Covid-19, cancer care cannot be delayed

LETTER | Continuity of treatment and quality of care should not be compromised.

Group launches #BantahDaruratMuhyiddin campaign against executive overreach

Group launches #BantahDaruratMuhyiddin campaign against executive overreach

The CSO Platform for Reform urges the public to voice their dissatisfaction by posting on social media with the hashtag.
Bipartisan caucus: With emergency powers, no excuse left for prison overcrowding

Bipartisan caucus: With emergency powers, no excuse left for prison overcrowding

A bipartisan group of lawmakers explains how the PM can use emergency powers to do good.
Arau MP's appointment to women’s committee comes under scrutiny

Arau MP's appointment to women’s committee comes under scrutiny

Shahidan Kassim is on the Parliamentary Select Committee for Women, Children and Social Development Issues.

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's 5 priorities can't stand public scrutiny

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's 5 priorities can't stand public scrutiny

Where's political stability and good governance?
Penang approves RM20m assistance for MCO

Penang approves RM20m assistance for MCO

The financial package is aimed at bringing relief to target groups affected by the re-imposition of the MCO, says Penang CM.
LETTER | Where are we heading now as a nation?

LETTER | Where are we heading now as a nation?

Letter |The current political scene is quite dismal given the level of corruption we are witnessing.
Federal Court dismisses Lokman Adam’s appeal in contempt case

Federal Court dismisses Lokman Adam’s appeal in contempt case

UPDATED 1.03PM | A five-person apex court bench delivers the unanimous ruling during an online hearing today.

LETTER | Can Malaysia end the leadership crisis?

LETTER | Can Malaysia end the leadership crisis?

LETTER | Transparency and accountability are a big problem for the PN government.

Team from WHO heads to China in search of Covid origins

Team from WHO heads to China in search of Covid origins

The independent experts to conduct study mainly in Wuhan.
Govt warns against third-party agents in migrant amnesty exercise

Govt warns against third-party agents in migrant amnesty exercise

Such agents still offering help to undocumented migrants, says Immigration chief.
MP SPEAKS | Unconvincing reasons for emergency

MP SPEAKS | Unconvincing reasons for emergency

The emergency proclamation cannot prop up a PM who no longer commands the confidence of the majority of the MPs.
Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent

Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right decision but sets dangerous precedent

San Francisco-based Twitter last week removed Trump's account, which had 88 million followers.
What will Congress do now that Trump has been impeached again?

What will Congress do now that Trump has been impeached again?

Here’s a guide to what happens next.
Govt seeks 3 names from opposition for bipartisan emergency committee

Govt seeks 3 names from opposition for bipartisan emergency committee

However, opposition MPs have expressed reservation over the committee.

Thunderstorm warning in Selangor, Sarawak and Sabah

Thunderstorm warning in Selangor, Sarawak and Sabah

Three Selangor districts to be hit with heavy rain and strong winds are Kuala Selangor, Klang and Kuala Langat.

LETTER | An appeal to our respected politicians: Please unite!

LETTER | An appeal to our respected politicians: Please unite!

Please, do so for the benefit of the rakyat and our country to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months but...

Covid-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months but...

There is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus.
WHO reform needed in wake of pandemic, public health experts say

WHO reform needed in wake of pandemic, public health experts say

Experts say WHO needs more independence and to be free from politics.

COMMENT | The new abnormal

COMMENT | The new abnormal

Today, we not only wear masks and hide our faces while standing apart, we also refrain from 'unnecessary' social conversations.

YOURSAY | What can emergency do that MCO cannot?

YOURSAY | What can emergency do that MCO cannot?

‘Muhyiddin got the emergency he wanted, not what the nation or rakyat deserve.’
Three months 'to flatten' the Covid-19 curve and other news you may have missed

Three months 'to flatten' the Covid-19 curve and other news you may have missed

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

Human rights regressed under PN govt - report

Human rights regressed under PN govt - report

It aggressively cracked down on freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, Human Rights Watch's report says.

US House impeaches Trump for a second time

US House impeaches Trump for a second time

10 Republicans join Democrats in making Trump the first US president ever to be impeached twice.
Court postpones Malaysiakini's contempt case decision due to MCO

Court postpones Malaysiakini's contempt case decision due to MCO

A new date will be announced later, according to the news portal's counsel.
UPDATED 6PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 14)

UPDATED 6PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 14)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.