Archive - 17 January 2021

NEWSLETTER 17-01-2021

PM says he will continue to put aside politics and focus on mobilising an all-of-society fight against Covid-19.

FT minister says it was untrue that he was at odds with Ismail Sabri over the closure of public parks.

Lim Guan Eng says some questionable decisions have been made but there is no oversight.

Johor police chief says the bust followed investigations into 14 detained suspects of a drug syndicate.

COVID-19 | This comes after the doctor revealed many healthcare workers are working in a condition beyond 'breaking point'.

Akmal Nasir shares photo of senior minister at a table with five others, believed to be taken at a function today.

COVID-19 | The number of patients in ICU jumps from 205 to 240 in just a day.

COVID-19 | The meeting was held virtually where Saravanan and his aide participated from the same venue.

Fire and Rescue Dept evacuates 67 workers of two companies in Bestari Jaya following the incident.

They say govt is setting a dangerous precedent in invoking emergency powers.

PKR president also moots a lawsuit against Muhyiddin for a 'baseless declaration'.

COVID-19 | Doctor says dealing with the system has left him exasperated and despairing.

Allocation urgent as drainage system not maintained for a long time, contributing to floods, says Azmin.

'In times of crisis, people need transparency and reassurance, not what this minority government gives them.'

Its education bureau chair asks why Radzi waited so long to decide when he had ample time to prepare.

Navalny has been undergoing treatment in Germany after he was poisoned last year.

COVID-19 | Those getting the vaccine are mostly working in priority sectors in the republic.

More than 820 people were injured and about 15,000 left their homes after the 6.2 magnitude quake.

These families face severe cash flow problems to the extent they do not have food for their next meal.

COVID-19 | Labs are not healthcare facilities, should not be allowed to directly conduct swab tests, it says.

Umno deputy president says democracy must not be sacrificed in fight against Covid-19.

Let us never forget the damage that was done to the judiciary by the then premier.

UPDATED 9PM | The situation in Pahang and Sarawak is improving with a decline in the number of evacuees.

One group of lawmakers set to appeal to the king to revoke the declaration.

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

LETTER | Pandemic management is no longer the exclusive domain of medical professionals.

'None of the politicians demonstrated leadership qualities to unite the people...'

Though number of those involved is small, it could create an impact and worsen if not nipped in bud, says IIM.

Programme initially limited to residents and workers.

None of the politicians who are the target of Sultan Nazrin’s reminder followed up on the sultan’s message.

The investigation into heinous rape case must be swift, just and independent.

Cities prepare for potential new wave of violence over the weekend.

COMMENT | Stop waiting for the government to get off their backsides to do things and do it ourselves.

The lecturer claims a superior told him to take down his LinkedIn post.

Akmal Nasir also questions what PMO meant by 'procurement procedures'.

COMMENT | A cabinet memorandum from the Finance Ministry dated 2007 pops up.