Archive - 19 January 2021

MCO 2.0 to expand on Jan 22

MCO 2.0 to expand on Jan 22

NEWSLETTER 20-01-2021
Ex-Terengganu MB down with Covid-19

Ex-Terengganu MB down with Covid-19

COVID-19 | Ahmad Said's wife also tests positive, couple undergoing treatment.

DG reminds all regardless of position to follow SOPs

DG reminds all regardless of position to follow SOPs

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham shares that the effect of the MCO has yet to kick in.

Guan Eng trying to disrupt Putrajaya's economic efforts - Bersatu man

Guan Eng trying to disrupt Putrajaya's economic efforts - Bersatu man

Afif Bahardin says ex-minister's criticism of govt's emergency move on the economy is not based on facts.

Severe Covid-19 cases almost doubled in two weeks

Severe Covid-19 cases almost doubled in two weeks

UPDATED 9.59PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry mobilises 14 more public hospitals, 539 additional beds to treat patients.

Kelantan reverses testing policy for interstate travellers

Kelantan reverses testing policy for interstate travellers

Exco says state Health Dept does not have enough personnel to conduct tests on travellers from red zones.

'Technical glitch' blamed for PPE non-delivery to hospital, money refunded

'Technical glitch' blamed for PPE non-delivery to hospital, money refunded

The money was transferred yesterday after a police report was lodged on the matter last week.

Army's arrest powers limited to undocumented migrants at borders

Army's arrest powers limited to undocumented migrants at borders

This will help reduce the number of undocumented migrants, says Ismail.

Agong: Set politics aside, support our frontliners

Agong: Set politics aside, support our frontliners

The king says these are heroes who put their lives on the line in the battle against the pandemic.
Covid-19 (Jan 19): 3,631 new cases, 14 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 19): 3,631 new cases, 14 deaths

COVID-19 | The country now has a record setting 39,464 Covid-19 patients.

Entire country except S'wak under full MCO 2.0 from Jan 22

Entire country except S'wak under full MCO 2.0 from Jan 22

COVID-19 | Federal govt placed S'wak under recovery MCO, but state went into self-imposed conditional MCO.

Analyst: Permai proves priority given to vulnerable groups

Analyst: Permai proves priority given to vulnerable groups

It is important that the people are protected, says Nordin Abdullah.

SOP documents sought over police probe into missing activist

SOP documents sought over police probe into missing activist

Wife of Amri Che Mat files application to compel police to hand over the documents.
Halimah becomes fifth minister to test positive for Covid-19

Halimah becomes fifth minister to test positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | She will undergo treatment and be in quarantine in Johor Bahru, ministry says.

As Umno rallies its MPs, DAP too backs special Parliament sitting

As Umno rallies its MPs, DAP too backs special Parliament sitting

Lim says the Agong can convene a Parliament sitting even during an emergency.

Syed Saddiq urges govt to prevent 'SPM cluster'

Syed Saddiq urges govt to prevent 'SPM cluster'

This comes after 18 students returning to school hostels in Sabah tested positive for Covid-19.

Selangor state mosque imam tests positive for Covid-19

Selangor state mosque imam tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Abdul Karim Omar is being treated at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Umno and DAP pan MCO 2.0 aid package, claim it falls short

Umno and DAP pan MCO 2.0 aid package, claim it falls short

UPDATED 5.21PM | Umno reiterates for automatic loan moratorium and unconditional EPF withdrawal.

Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk

Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk

He says the current sentence was seen as not giving much effect on the LGBT group.
Use of Covid-19 vaccine in line with Islamic law - Jakim officer

Use of Covid-19 vaccine in line with Islamic law - Jakim officer

Islam encourages its followers to prevent diseases or seek treatment early, says Jakim research officer Fahmi Rusli.

Hacker sends picture of 'smoking monkey' from ex-minister's WhatsApp account

Hacker sends picture of 'smoking monkey' from ex-minister's WhatsApp account

The hacking was detected around 10pm last night, says Mahdzir Khalid's special officer.

'Reject dictatorship, support true Rocket spirit,' urges sacked DAP rep

'Reject dictatorship, support true Rocket spirit,' urges sacked DAP rep

Terminated rep refused to reply to show-cause letter over whether he applied to join MCA.

Upko wants Sabah govt to test all contacts exposed to Covid-19 patients

Upko wants Sabah govt to test all contacts exposed to Covid-19 patients

Wilfred Madius Tangau also suggests the state hire more frontliners to be stationed at quarantine centres.

Azalina rejects call for special parliamentary session

Azalina rejects call for special parliamentary session

The Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker says only the king can decide under the emergency ordinance.

Restaurant operator provides free food during MCO

Restaurant operator provides free food during MCO

M Moganasundram is offering 100 packs of rice and side dishes for free to the needy.

LETTER | Don't blame it all on just the Covid

LETTER | Don't blame it all on just the Covid

There are real hidden causes why the disease is raging uncontrolled.

Suit seeks legal development over issue of emergency - lawyer

Suit seeks legal development over issue of emergency - lawyer

The plaintiff says he will continue to seek court guidance over this matter.

Biden to block Trump's plan to lift Covid-19 European travel restrictions

Biden to block Trump's plan to lift Covid-19 European travel restrictions

The restrictions have barred nearly all non-US citizens who were in Brazil, UK, Ireland, and 26 countries in Europe.

Acting Pentagon chief: No indication of insider threat before inauguration

Acting Pentagon chief: No indication of insider threat before inauguration

The FBI is assisting the US military in vetting more than 25,000 National Guard troops to assist in protecting the US Capitol.
Independent pandemic review panel critical of China, WHO delays

Independent pandemic review panel critical of China, WHO delays

The panel called for a 'global reset', says will make recommendations in a final report.

LETTER | Are we heading for more job losses, pay cuts?

LETTER | Are we heading for more job losses, pay cuts?

LETTER | The Permai package lacks depth in providing significant relief to B40 and M40 citizens.

LETTER | Pandemic reveals fabricated education

LETTER | Pandemic reveals fabricated education

The education sector has failed in proving that they are ready for school-based assessment.

LETTER | Helplines for MCO domestic violence survivors

LETTER | Helplines for MCO domestic violence survivors

LETTER | You can get protection and support during the MCO.

UPDATED 11.58PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 19)

UPDATED 11.58PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 19)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Nazri Aziz tests positive for Covid-19

Nazri Aziz tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | He got tested after discovering he was a close contact of a positive patient on Jan 12.

Nik Nazmi, 4 MPs get RM10m letter of demand over PAC report

Nik Nazmi, 4 MPs get RM10m letter of demand over PAC report

The PKR lawmaker questions why former PAC chair Noraini Ahmad did not get a similar letter.

'Gombak 10' civil suit a reaction against political treachery - Shahrir

'Gombak 10' civil suit a reaction against political treachery - Shahrir

There must be a way to address party hopping, says former Johor Bahru MP.

Umno wants MPs to support special Parliament session on emergency

Umno wants MPs to support special Parliament session on emergency

UPDATED 11.30AM | Refer to experts to look smarter in legal matters, Annuar Musa hits out at Ahmad Maslan.

Durio donated 32,500 pieces of face masks to MERCY Malaysia and launched patriotic themed face masks promotion

Durio donated 32,500 pieces of face masks to MERCY Malaysia and launched patriotic themed face masks promotion

Durio has donated 32,500 pieces, total 13 cartons of Patriotic themed Prihatin face masks to MERCY Malaysia in supporting frontline medical staff and vulnerable groups, the face masks were handed over to Encik Radzi, representative of MERCY Malaysia on 14 Jan 2021.

‘Are you detaining me?’ Navalny flies home, and straight into trouble

‘Are you detaining me?’ Navalny flies home, and straight into trouble

His plane was diverted from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, where thousands of supporters were waiting.

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MCO 2.0: Govt to seek MOH advice on extending hours for eateries

MCO 2.0: Govt to seek MOH advice on extending hours for eateries

COVID-19 | This follows Putrajaya noting public grouses on the tight 8pm time cap for people to grab dinner.

Norway sticks to advice Pfizer vaccine following reports of deaths

Norway sticks to advice Pfizer vaccine following reports of deaths

As of Jan 14, there are 23 reports of suspected deaths associated with Covid-19 vaccines...
Frustration over MCO food hours sends #SiBodohKauDengarSini trending

Frustration over MCO food hours sends #SiBodohKauDengarSini trending

The hashtag has been used more than 30,000 times as of last night.

MP SPEAKS | Audit functionality of CCTV in all police stations

MP SPEAKS | Audit functionality of CCTV in all police stations

A key tool in monitoring conduct in police stations is repeatedly found wanting.

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny calls for street protests after being jailed

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny calls for street protests after being jailed

The Kremlin critic is detained for 30 days prior to his trial, despite calls to free him from Western countries.

Trump, in wave of pardons, so far not planning to pardon himself: source

Trump, in wave of pardons, so far not planning to pardon himself: source

Some of his advisers have cautioned him against a self-pardon because it would make him look guilty.
US asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

US asks Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

Australia’s proposed laws will make it the first country to force these two outlets to pay for news sourced from local media.

Masidi: We will probe 'beer at quarantine centre' video

Masidi: We will probe 'beer at quarantine centre' video

A video clip goes viral, showing a number of people drinking beer at a Covid-19 quarantine centre in Sabah.

COMMENT | Normalcy trumps Harapan’s emergency rhetoric

COMMENT | Normalcy trumps Harapan’s emergency rhetoric

How is Harapan, which claims to be an alternative to PN, handling this emergency issue?

YOURSAY | The politicians have failed us, it’s time for ‘kita jaga kita’

YOURSAY | The politicians have failed us, it’s time for ‘kita jaga kita’

‘I really don't understand why there is a lack of testing capacity.’
PKFZ case's OC Phang declared a bankrupt

PKFZ case's OC Phang declared a bankrupt

This comes after the court ruled in September 2018 that Phang was liable for Port Klang Authority’s losses.

COMMENT | The fairy tale of the national emergency

COMMENT | The fairy tale of the national emergency

According to Azmin, the emergency has no negative effects in two places - Gerik and Bugaya.

Emergency: Buildings can be used as temporary depots to curb Covid-19

Emergency: Buildings can be used as temporary depots to curb Covid-19

The Emergency Management Technical Committee can suggest a building as a temporary depot, says Mohd Zuki.

Aid package for MCO 2.0 and other news you may have missed

Aid package for MCO 2.0 and other news you may have missed

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