Archive - 20 January 2021

Criminal cases to proceed in open court during MCO - chief justice

Criminal cases to proceed in open court during MCO - chief justice

'However, courts have discretion to determine if a case should be conducted in open court during the MCO or not.'

Thousands of Covid-19 contacts not traced

Thousands of Covid-19 contacts not traced

NEWSLETTER 21-01-2021

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Batu, Perak starts tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

EMCO in Kg Orang Asli Batu, Perak starts tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

This comes after Covid-19 screening which resulted in 12 positive cases.

'Not true' - MDEC boss dismisses executive exodus claim

'Not true' - MDEC boss dismisses executive exodus claim

Rais Hussin stresses there is no crisis at the government agency.
Three more Kedah hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients - state exco

Three more Kedah hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients - state exco

The additional hospitals are Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani, Kuala Nerang Hospital and Kulim Hospital.

Kedah allows 50 worshippers at Friday prayers

Kedah allows 50 worshippers at Friday prayers

Religious programmes, knowledge events including ceramah, lectures and religious not allowed before Friday prayers.

Social functions, assemblies not allowed in S'wak

Social functions, assemblies not allowed in S'wak

Sarawak recorded 203 positive Covid-19 cases today, bringing active cases to 2,570.

Nur Sajat pleads not guilty to dressing up as a woman

Nur Sajat pleads not guilty to dressing up as a woman

The cosmetic entrepreneur is accused of bringing contempt to Islam by dressing up as a woman at a 2018 religious event.

DBKL tightens entry at KL wholesale market

DBKL tightens entry at KL wholesale market

The move is among steps taken to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rubber stamp claim not true, DAP open to diverse opinions: Ngeh

Rubber stamp claim not true, DAP open to diverse opinions: Ngeh

Party assistant national treasurer says CEC members always allowed to express their views.

Trump pardons 1MDB-linked lobbyist on last day in office

Trump pardons 1MDB-linked lobbyist on last day in office

Elliot Broidy had pleaded guilty of illegally lobbying Trump to drop the 1MDB investigation.

Police seeking postponement of case mentions in court due to Covid-19

Police seeking postponement of case mentions in court due to Covid-19

The move is aimed at limiting the movements of detainees during the pandemic, says Kuantan police chief.

Dr M hits a stone wall, laments Muhyiddin taking a page from Najib

Dr M hits a stone wall, laments Muhyiddin taking a page from Najib

The ex-premier says Muhyiddin using the same sort of dirty tricks used by Najib.

Bank Negara holds key rate steady, warns of 'downside risks' from Covid-19

Bank Negara holds key rate steady, warns of 'downside risks' from Covid-19

The door is kept ajar for more monetary stimulus as the country grapples with fresh lockdowns and surging coronavirus cases.

Pfizer vaccine appears effective against coronavirus variant found in Britain - study

Pfizer vaccine appears effective against coronavirus variant found in Britain - study

It means vaccine development would not have to start all over again, for now.

Anwar to take govt to court to reinstate parliamentary sitting

Anwar to take govt to court to reinstate parliamentary sitting

The opposition leader clarifies that it's not to challenge the emergency proclamation.
Covid-19 (Jan 20): 4,008 new cases, 11 deaths, new record in S'wak

Covid-19 (Jan 20): 4,008 new cases, 11 deaths, new record in S'wak

The number of active cases is now 41,087 - a new record.

Alumni want answers to claims UiTM Raub lecturer 'pressured' to resign

Alumni want answers to claims UiTM Raub lecturer 'pressured' to resign

Their open letter follows claims a staff member was fired over a study tour to opposition party HQ.

Harapan will join committee to advise Agong on emergency

Harapan will join committee to advise Agong on emergency

UPDATED 5.46PM | PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail expected to submit Harapan's 3 nominees today.

Prosper and delight with Maru Kafe by myNEWS

Prosper and delight with Maru Kafe by myNEWS

One can look forward to a delightful treat during this Chinese New Year with Maru Kafe’s delectable offering. Maru offers a wide range of bakes, ready to eat and fresh food savor in its quality and made fresh daily.

Google investigates ethical AI team member over handling of sensitive data

Google investigates ethical AI team member over handling of sensitive data

The team member is found to have retrieved thousands of files from its server and shared with external accounts.

MMA: Ensure frontliners get PPE, mental health help, permanent positions

MMA: Ensure frontliners get PPE, mental health help, permanent positions

The Malaysian Medical Association wants more protection for healthcare workers battling Covid-19.
Covid-19: Tok Pa still under observation, urges all to follow rules

Covid-19: Tok Pa still under observation, urges all to follow rules

Mustapa Mohamed is now on this 11th day of treatment for Covid-19.

LFL accuses deputy minister of using LGBT to distract from real issues

LFL accuses deputy minister of using LGBT to distract from real issues

Authorities should not target LGBT community to create an illusion of false piety, says LFL coordinator Zaid Malek.

After testing positive, Nazri's wife and child in 'best quarantine ever'

After testing positive, Nazri's wife and child in 'best quarantine ever'

My staff and I are quarantined in a villa closed to the public since the MCO started, says Haflin Saiful.

COMMENT | Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed

COMMENT | Strong political will needed to ensure stimulus measures succeed

Effective execution and monitoring also vital for the measures to succeed.

Family seeks to overturn misadventure ruling in Nora Anne's death

Family seeks to overturn misadventure ruling in Nora Anne's death

...'it's a battle we must continue in her name,' says the teen's mother.
LETTER | How PAS is set to avenge Umno’s 1977 betrayal

LETTER | How PAS is set to avenge Umno’s 1977 betrayal

LETTER | While decades have passed, old wounds run deep.

Hamzah in stable condition, Home Ministry says after ICU rumours

Hamzah in stable condition, Home Ministry says after ICU rumours

UPDATED 3.14PM | This is after messages spread online that his health had deteriorated.

Selangor to cut state leaders' salaries for Covid-19 fund

Selangor to cut state leaders' salaries for Covid-19 fund

The state government has also allocated RM6 million for targeted testing, among others.

Which country suspended the constitution for Covid-19, Najib asks Zafrul

Which country suspended the constitution for Covid-19, Najib asks Zafrul

DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng also says the PN govt is in denial.

Deceased doctor didn't die of fatigue from Covid-19 duties, says wife

Deceased doctor didn't die of fatigue from Covid-19 duties, says wife

Viral post earlier claimed the Covid-19 frontliner died of exhaustion.

Covid-19: Prior to testing positive, Tajuddin met Najib and Zahid

Covid-19: Prior to testing positive, Tajuddin met Najib and Zahid

Several participants, including Umno division chiefs, were also at the meeting.
Covid-19, exam and floods: Stories of SPM 2020 candidates

Covid-19, exam and floods: Stories of SPM 2020 candidates

With exam only a month away, students struggle to keep afloat with deluge of problems to prepare for SPM.

Kit Siang: Special Parliament sitting not to test Muhyiddin's confidence

Kit Siang: Special Parliament sitting not to test Muhyiddin's confidence

The special Parliament session will specifically be about the Covid-19 pandemic, says the DAP veteran.

COMMENT | The system gives Malaysians a right to be angry

COMMENT | The system gives Malaysians a right to be angry

When politicians and VIPs can breach the SOP with impunity, we can't keep quiet.

LETTER | Frontliners more valuable than worthless politicians

LETTER | Frontliners more valuable than worthless politicians

For many, staying alive and feeding our families are all that matter - the last thing on our minds is politics.

Find out your staff whereabouts during MCO with TimeTec TA

Find out your staff whereabouts during MCO with TimeTec TA

Through Dashboard and Work Location Analysis, the company gets to know their entire workforce's whereabouts by their clocking activities on the Web and the App.
LETTER | Clearer directions needed for postgraduate research during Covid-19

LETTER | Clearer directions needed for postgraduate research during Covid-19

Higher Education Ministry is urged to work with the universities in order to develop a clear set of SOPs.
COMMENT | The ethics of prioritising Covid-19 vaccination

COMMENT | The ethics of prioritising Covid-19 vaccination

COMMENT | Essential workers or the elderly first?

UPDATED 8.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 20)

UPDATED 8.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 20)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Court strikes out BN-Umno candidate's Kukusan election petition

Court strikes out BN-Umno candidate's Kukusan election petition

Warisan's Rina welcomes the Election Court's decision, saying 'we won'.

Pasir Salak MP tests positive for Covid-19

Pasir Salak MP tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | All close contacts of Tajuddin Abdul Rahman should get tested, his Facebook page administrator says.

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MCMC warns #SiBodohKauDengarSini parody post contains 'false info'

MCMC warns #SiBodohKauDengarSini parody post contains 'false info'

The discernibly fake poster says the hashtag violates 'Muhyiddin Has No Majority Act'.

LETTER | Students are not ready to sit for the SPM and STPM exams

LETTER | Students are not ready to sit for the SPM and STPM exams

Since March 2020, the children have not attended school on a regular basis and the 'new norm' has set in...

Octogenarian says his comeback is to push for democratic reform in DAP

Octogenarian says his comeback is to push for democratic reform in DAP

INTERVIEW | Liew Ah Kim says he is not targeting Kit Siang or Guan Eng but wants to send a signal that all is not well.
Chinese capital steps up Covid-19 curbs amid new outbreak

Chinese capital steps up Covid-19 curbs amid new outbreak

Beijing will investigate all individuals who entered the city from abroad from Dec 10.
Modern sustainable suburban living that makes you more connected with your surroundings

Modern sustainable suburban living that makes you more connected with your surroundings

Nature inspired environment with sensible designs for a more fulfilling and happy living experience

Who is Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny?

Who is Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny?

Navalny, 44, is best known in Russia for producing detailed investigations into corruption.
Sarawak DCM wants to build a M’sia-Indonesia ‘border wall’

Sarawak DCM wants to build a M’sia-Indonesia ‘border wall’

He says walls or fences should be built at strategic places along the Malaysia-Indonesia border.
MP SPEAKS | Why we need to move away from Trump and Najib

MP SPEAKS | Why we need to move away from Trump and Najib

Najib is probably the best social media 'troll' in Malaysia in his use of it to 'cast shade' against his political opponents.

YOURSAY | Health system at breaking point – docs are humans, not robots

YOURSAY | Health system at breaking point – docs are humans, not robots

‘The Covid-19 frontliners need our understanding and empathy.’
COMMENT | Covid-19: Nothing to learn from East Asia?

COMMENT | Covid-19: Nothing to learn from East Asia?

South Korea was the first country to dramatically reduce the number of Covid-19 cases and related deaths...

COMMENT | How can the economy cope with the lockdown, emergency?

COMMENT | How can the economy cope with the lockdown, emergency?

COMMENT | Let's reflect on what can or should happen to support livelihoods and the economy.

Thousands of Covid-19 close contacts not traced due to strained system

Thousands of Covid-19 close contacts not traced due to strained system

COVID-19 | More than 6,000 a day in Selangor alone are not contacted.

Pejuang confirms appeal against emergency submitted to Agong

Pejuang confirms appeal against emergency submitted to Agong

Party pro-tem deputy president says the letter was submitted to the palace yesterday evening.

MCO 2.0 expanded and other news you may have missed

MCO 2.0 expanded and other news you may have missed

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