Archive - 18 January 2021

What's in the MCO 2.0 relief package?

What's in the MCO 2.0 relief package?

NEWSLETTER 19-01-2021

S'gor intends to buy 5m doses of Covid-19 vaccine - MB

S'gor intends to buy 5m doses of Covid-19 vaccine - MB

COVID-19 | It will reduce federal govt’s burden in purchasing vaccine for rakyat, says Amirudin.

Teen rape victim's lawyer wants cops charged

Teen rape victim's lawyer wants cops charged

UPDATED 11.24PM | Alan Ling says two police officers on duty at the time should be charged under the Child Act 2001.

With Putrajaya's 'absolute power', Dr M predicts abuses will soon manifest

With Putrajaya's 'absolute power', Dr M predicts abuses will soon manifest

'We are assured the intention is good. But when absolute authority is given, breaches and abuses will happen.'

Test or not, close contacts must still isolate - Health DG

Test or not, close contacts must still isolate - Health DG

COVID-19 | Those exposed to Covid-19 patients must self-quarantine for 10 days.

Thaipusam celebration at temples not allowed in states under MCO, CMCO

Thaipusam celebration at temples not allowed in states under MCO, CMCO

However, those under recovery MCO are allowed to do so with state permission and tighter SOP.

Appeal to Agong: Pejuang to submit soon, 'none' from Umno

Appeal to Agong: Pejuang to submit soon, 'none' from Umno

Pejuang will send its letter by tomorrow to beseech His Majesty to withdraw the state of emergency.

More than 90 Covid-19 cases detected at KL wholesale market

More than 90 Covid-19 cases detected at KL wholesale market

COVID-19 | This comes a week after over 30 cases were reported there.

Covid-19 (Jan 18): 3,306 new cases, death toll at 605

Covid-19 (Jan 18): 3,306 new cases, death toll at 605

UPDATED 7.50PM | COVID-19 | On the flip side, 2,293 people have recovered.

Seremban, Port Dickson under MCO starting tomorrow

Seremban, Port Dickson under MCO starting tomorrow

MCO for the two districts in Negeri Sembilan will be from Jan 19 to Feb 1.

PM assuages unhappiness over emergency

PM assuages unhappiness over emergency

Muhyiddin points out that the stock and bond markets remain stable.

'Datuk' apologises over hotpot assault, hopes matter can be put to rest

'Datuk' apologises over hotpot assault, hopes matter can be put to rest

The 42-year-old man reads out a prepared statement in Malay in a video posted on social media.

Muhyiddin unveils aid package for MCO 2.0

Muhyiddin unveils aid package for MCO 2.0

UPDATED 5.40PM | The more modest package this time is based on Budget 2021 with some enhancement.

Perak DAP assemblyperson sacked for reportedly applying to join MCA

Perak DAP assemblyperson sacked for reportedly applying to join MCA

Dual membership is a treachery to the party, says DAP disciplinary committee chairperson.

Teen rape claim: CCTV footage unavailable, says S'wak police chief

Teen rape claim: CCTV footage unavailable, says S'wak police chief

CCTV camera in lock-up does not have recording function, can only be monitored by personnel on duty, he says.

Dr M's stalwart files suit targeting PM's advice to king over emergency declaration

Dr M's stalwart files suit targeting PM's advice to king over emergency declaration

UPDATED 4.50PM | This comes amid calls to bring issue of emergency declaration to court.

Covid-19: N Sembilan Matric College students quarantined after several test positive

Covid-19: N Sembilan Matric College students quarantined after several test positive

NSMC has placed a temporary ban on physical visits until further notice.

Umno AGM postponed again due to Covid-19

Umno AGM postponed again due to Covid-19

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan confirms this.

Johor PN activist defends Azmin, says no breach of MCO

Johor PN activist defends Azmin, says no breach of MCO

All meetings and aid distribution happened with strict compliance to SOPs, says Saiful Bahari.

Johor DAP: Allow morning and farmers' markets, subject to local conditions

Johor DAP: Allow morning and farmers' markets, subject to local conditions

Elected reps ask state government to overturn blanket decision.
MCO: Errant civil servants will face action - Mohd Zuki

MCO: Errant civil servants will face action - Mohd Zuki

'If they are not ready to be prosecuted, then they must comply with the MCO SOPs,' says the chief secretary to the government.
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Samsung vice chair receives 30-month prison in bribery trial

Samsung vice chair receives 30-month prison in bribery trial

Bribery in relation to an associate of former South Korea president Park Geun-hye.

ADUN SPEAKS | Khairy, where is the vaccination plan?

ADUN SPEAKS | Khairy, where is the vaccination plan?

Be accountable and disclose the full details of the vaccine delivery programme to the public.

LETTER | Amendments to labour laws: Timely or are we going backwards?

LETTER | Amendments to labour laws: Timely or are we going backwards?

The amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 came into force on Jan 1.

Dr M seeks to intervene in suit over Agong's previous emergency decision

Dr M seeks to intervene in suit over Agong's previous emergency decision

Four others are also seeking to intervene - Mukhriz Mahathir, Amiruddin Hamzah, Shahruddin Md Salleh and Marzuki Yahya.

Indonesia quake death toll at 81, displaces over 19,000

Indonesia quake death toll at 81, displaces over 19,000

6.2-magnitude quake struck on Friday morning, sending thousands fleeing from their beds.

Repayment assistance for those affected by new MCO - banking associations

Repayment assistance for those affected by new MCO - banking associations

Those affected by MCO and recent floods may contact banks to request assistance.

Jamal Yunos claims trial to two counts of sharing offensive content

Jamal Yunos claims trial to two counts of sharing offensive content

The Sungai Besar Umno division chief was accused of consciously uploading two videos with the intention of offending others.

Jepak yet to be served suit over RM1.65m levy linked to solar project - lawyer

Jepak yet to be served suit over RM1.65m levy linked to solar project - lawyer

'The cause papers were never received' - Jepak counsel Shim De Zhen.

PersonEdge announces significant partnership with Desamal Capital Sdn Bhd

PersonEdge announces significant partnership with Desamal Capital Sdn Bhd

Desamal Capital owns and operates Malaysia’s largest Chinese restaurant food chain including renowned brands such as Dragon-I, Ren, Canton-I, Ho Min San and the Japanese chain Yayoi.
'Community halls often left idle' - more brickbats for Muhyiddin

'Community halls often left idle' - more brickbats for Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.20PM | Money is not reaching common folk, says Kepong MP.

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Severe weather warning issued for Sabah west coast

Severe weather warning issued for Sabah west coast

Heavy rain is expected to continue in the west coast of Sabah until tomorrow (Jan 19).
MCO 2.0: Allow F&B outlets to operate normal hours - opposition MPs

MCO 2.0: Allow F&B outlets to operate normal hours - opposition MPs

This will also help boost income for businesses and delivery riders.

Russia detains critic Alexei Navalny, faces clash with Western nations

Russia detains critic Alexei Navalny, faces clash with Western nations

The Kremlin critic is arrested by the police upon his arrival in Moscow on Sunday, on a flight from Germany.

LETTER | Fair and honest rebuttal of KK Tan

LETTER | Fair and honest rebuttal of KK Tan

Where is the evidence for your presumptions?

Annuar Musa still trying to use us as punching bag - Johor DAP Youth chief

Annuar Musa still trying to use us as punching bag - Johor DAP Youth chief

This after Ketereh MP says Umno-DAP cooperation will kill Umno in GE15.
LETTER | Salleh's death reminds us who the real dictator is

LETTER | Salleh's death reminds us who the real dictator is

'Perhaps Mahathir does not realise that the emergency imposed now differs from the ones declared in the past.'

MP SPEAKS | 10 questions for the Health DG

MP SPEAKS | 10 questions for the Health DG

Nine months after the first MCO, there are still questions unanswered in the fight against Covid-19.

Fragile Italian government to face a do-or-die vote in Parliament

Fragile Italian government to face a do-or-die vote in Parliament

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte faces two days of votes that will decide if his fragile coalition can cling to power.

LETTER | An SPM candidate’s concerns over the coming SPM examination

LETTER | An SPM candidate’s concerns over the coming SPM examination

'It concerns me that we do not have much time to study for SPM, with most of us taking nine or more subjects.'

YOURSAY | Harapan has to work with anyone who can help save M'sia

YOURSAY | Harapan has to work with anyone who can help save M'sia

'It must rise to the occasion, unite the opposition and be an inclusive coalition.'

YOURSAY | The debate on Sinovac vaccine's safety and efficacy

YOURSAY | The debate on Sinovac vaccine's safety and efficacy

'I would suggest that the Sinovac vaccine be given to all the politicians.'

Harapan wants details before deciding on emergency committee

Harapan wants details before deciding on emergency committee

'We need to see the terms of reference and how many members will there be,' says Salahuddin Ayub.

UPDATED 10.18PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 18)

UPDATED 10.18PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 18)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.