Archive - 21 January 2021

Govt to seek Health Ministry advice on need to test all students for Covid-19

Govt to seek Health Ministry advice on need to test all students for Covid-19

For now, tests only mandatory for students who show symptoms.

Tok Pa recovers from Covid-19

Tok Pa recovers from Covid-19

COVID-19 | He reminds people to be afraid of the disease and take precautions, as he survives a stint in an intensive care unit.

Covid-19: Ministry hopes to integrate public, private hospitals next week

Covid-19: Ministry hopes to integrate public, private hospitals next week

Covid-19 Assessment Centres for low-risk patients will commence this Saturday.

'Listen here, idiot' campaign pays off

'Listen here, idiot' campaign pays off

NEWSLETTER 22-01-2021

Lawyers laud trials conducted during MCO

Lawyers laud trials conducted during MCO

Justice delayed is justice denied, says lawyer Azi Azlin Zulkifli.

Covid-19 infectivity still high as MCO 2.0 gets extended

Covid-19 infectivity still high as MCO 2.0 gets extended

COVID-19 | The Health DG highlights Sarawak as a state of particular concern due to the Covid-19 infectivity there.

Johor PN not affected by political talks about Umno

Johor PN not affected by political talks about Umno

It’s important to reach mutual agreement in facing challenges, says Dr Sahruddin Jamal.

Passengers must have approval to cross district, state borders - minister

Passengers must have approval to cross district, state borders - minister

Taxi, car-rental, and e-hailing drivers must carry copy of proper documents, be it in hardcopy or softcopy, says Wee Ka Siong.
Start with your govt - groups tell PM after urging Asean to fight hate speech

Start with your govt - groups tell PM after urging Asean to fight hate speech

UPDATED 11.15PM | There are still policies that discriminate, this emboldens hate, says Yu Ren Chung.

Resource shortage hampers Covid-19 testing effort - Health DG

Resource shortage hampers Covid-19 testing effort - Health DG

UPDATED 11PM | Health ministry plans to increase testing capacity to 150,000 a day.

LETTER | Problems with our higher education options

LETTER | Problems with our higher education options

LETTER | Malaysian education has become an unequal terrain.

Lawyer seeks Federal Court ruling on emergency-linked law

Lawyer seeks Federal Court ruling on emergency-linked law

The plaintiff wants the court to determine the validity of an amendment made to the constitution.

Covid-19 (Jan 21): 3,170 new cases, record high are critically ill

Covid-19 (Jan 21): 3,170 new cases, record high are critically ill

COVID-19 | Perak is also experiencing a surge in cases with 245 reported today.

MIC leader urges PAS to 'educate' Kedah MB on governing multi-ethnic state

MIC leader urges PAS to 'educate' Kedah MB on governing multi-ethnic state

M Saravanan says MIC and PAS have always enjoyed cordial relations, but Sanusi’s actions are testing ties.

Eateries in states under MCO can operate until 10pm - Ismail Sabri

Eateries in states under MCO can operate until 10pm - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 9.15PM | Previously up till 8pm, the extension of operating hours will start tomorrow.

MCO 2.0 extended to Feb 4

MCO 2.0 extended to Feb 4

KL, Putrajaya, Labuan, Penang, Johor, Malacca, Kelantan, and Sabah among those affected.

Experts: Rope in more people to help with contact tracing

Experts: Rope in more people to help with contact tracing

They urge the government to employ more people and digital solutions to ensure no close contact is left out.

Covid-19: No summonses issued for not wearing gloves - police

Covid-19: No summonses issued for not wearing gloves - police

No SOP issued by National Security Council for compulsory wearing of gloves to curb virus spread, police say.

Man who died in lock-up was beaten by detainees on a cop's orders - Suhakam

Man who died in lock-up was beaten by detainees on a cop's orders - Suhakam

The officer also gave cigarettes to detainees to 'guard' the deceased, says a Suhakam commissioner.

Give more space for lecturers to contribute to society - MAAC

Give more space for lecturers to contribute to society - MAAC

Its president says lecturers were somewhat constrained to share knowledge, expertise due to workload.

Six Covid-19 clusters in Terengganu due to breaching workplace SOPs

Six Covid-19 clusters in Terengganu due to breaching workplace SOPs

All parties should reevaluate the level of SOP compliance at their workplaces, says state Health director.

Court rules against senior judge's legal action against ethics panel

Court rules against senior judge's legal action against ethics panel

Thus the probe against Court of Appeal judge Hamid Sultan Abu Backer is set to commence.
Management forces foreign tenants to undergo Covid-19 test

Management forces foreign tenants to undergo Covid-19 test

Management says it is not discriminating against migrant workers, but NGO begs to differ.

Biden administration says China sanctions on Trump officials 'unproductive, cynical'

Biden administration says China sanctions on Trump officials 'unproductive, cynical'

The sanctions are against outgoing secretary of state Mike Pompeo and 27 other top officials.

Nixing Thaipusam holiday not meant to sideline Hindus - Kedah MB

Nixing Thaipusam holiday not meant to sideline Hindus - Kedah MB

Sanusi also says if MIC insists on a holiday, the party can lobby Putrajaya.

PM moots suing errant digital platforms, using existing laws on cyberspace

PM moots suing errant digital platforms, using existing laws on cyberspace

Muhyiddin stresses that tough legislation is needed to face new threats posed by rapid technological changes.
Najib, Guan Eng pan Kedah's decision to cancel Thaipusam holiday

Najib, Guan Eng pan Kedah's decision to cancel Thaipusam holiday

The state government's decision has been criticised as disrespectful to Hindus' religious sensitivities.
World welcomes US return to Paris climate accord, readies wish-list for Biden

World welcomes US return to Paris climate accord, readies wish-list for Biden

The world leaders also want Washington to persuade other countries to cut emissions.
MP SPEAKS | Covid-19 cannot be defeated by laws lacking legitimacy

MP SPEAKS | Covid-19 cannot be defeated by laws lacking legitimacy

It's Parliament that can provide the oversight and legitimacy in the fight against the pandemic.

Association: Private hospitals safe, patients should resume treatment

Association: Private hospitals safe, patients should resume treatment

COVID-19 | This comes after Health DG warned the public to stay away from hospitals, discouraged visitations.

World leaders' reactions to Joe Biden's inauguration

World leaders' reactions to Joe Biden's inauguration

Congratulations and hopes for cooperation pour in from around the world as Biden takes the lead.

MCMC warns of new scam involving takeover of WhatsApp accounts

MCMC warns of new scam involving takeover of WhatsApp accounts

Perpetrators use tricks to deceive users to share verification code received from WhatsApp.

Police open inquiry paper over gambling claims at quarantine centre

Police open inquiry paper over gambling claims at quarantine centre

This comes after clips showing alleged gambling activities at the centre in Maeps went viral.

Govt seeks to strike out suit over Agong's initial refusal for emergency

Govt seeks to strike out suit over Agong's initial refusal for emergency

UPDATED 1.35PM | It says the suit is 'vexatious, frivolous and an abuse of the court process'.

Zahid, Najib test negative for Covid-19 after close contact with Tajuddin

Zahid, Najib test negative for Covid-19 after close contact with Tajuddin

All three Umno leaders were present at a meeting on Monday.

Opposition MPs question PN on advertorials

Opposition MPs question PN on advertorials

UPDATED 12.50PM | ‘How much of taxpayers’ hard-earned money has PN lavishly spent on self-praise?’ asks Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching.

ADUN SPEAKS | How will PM vaccinate 27m people in a year?

ADUN SPEAKS | How will PM vaccinate 27m people in a year?

ADUN SPEAKS | The numbers provided by the government do not add up.

Poor mother of 3 caught shoplifting, saved by PJ police compassion

Poor mother of 3 caught shoplifting, saved by PJ police compassion

PJ police chief extends help to a woman who stole fever remedy and cake for her children.

Biden announces return to global climate accord

Biden announces return to global climate accord

In a major policy reversal, the president places new curbs on US oil industry.

Bersih keeps up call for local govt election

Bersih keeps up call for local govt election

In a 75-page policy report released today, Bersih presented its proposals on how local council elections can be carried out.
LETTER | Wither Langkawi's future under PAS?

LETTER | Wither Langkawi's future under PAS?

LETTER | Will it consider the welfare of local communities and the environment?

In hidden message on White House website, Biden calls for coders

In hidden message on White House website, Biden calls for coders

It's an invitation to tech specialists to join US Digital Service.
Harapan nominates Saifuddin, Loke, Dzulkefly to emergency committee

Harapan nominates Saifuddin, Loke, Dzulkefly to emergency committee

However, opposition coalition says its participation does not change its stance that emergency needs to end.

Analysis: Biden's first year could see record employment growth

Analysis: Biden's first year could see record employment growth

However, more will be needed to shore up the economy.
Twitter says it locked account of China's US embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet

Twitter says it locked account of China's US embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet

The Chinese Embassy account tweeted this month that Uighur women were no longer 'baby-making machines.'

PM: Get tough on hate speech – race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation

PM: Get tough on hate speech – race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation

The remarks come as Putrajaya plans to amend Act 355 to further prosecute the LGBT community.
Shafee Abdullah's appeal over affidavit dismissed

Shafee Abdullah's appeal over affidavit dismissed

The lawyer will have opportunity to strike down affidavit containing claims he received RM9.5m before Court of Appeal.

MAS parent company gets British court approval for debt restructuring

MAS parent company gets British court approval for debt restructuring

With the green light, the group can draw up a scheme for its RM16-billion restructuring exercise.
Biden issues orders requiring masks in federal buildings

Biden issues orders requiring masks in federal buildings

Biden's order is the first one he signed at the White House hours after taking office.
Party veteran criticises DAP over strained ties with PKR, working with 'crocs'

Party veteran criticises DAP over strained ties with PKR, working with 'crocs'

INTERVIEW | Political relationships are based on mutual respect. It's a two-way street, says Liew Ah Kim.

MDEC hires from Microsoft, Media Prima and others after 8 top execs quit

MDEC hires from Microsoft, Media Prima and others after 8 top execs quit

'Reinvent’ mission includes bringing in exceptional talents, says its CEO Surina Shukri.

UPDATED 10.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 21)

UPDATED 10.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 21)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
COMMENT | Ministers, YBs should take a hefty pay cut

COMMENT | Ministers, YBs should take a hefty pay cut

'Ministers should be honest and come clean. Most of them do not deserve what they are being paid now.'

Ensure Act 355 complies with human rights, Suhakam tells govt after anti-LGBT push

Ensure Act 355 complies with human rights, Suhakam tells govt after anti-LGBT push

It says all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should have the same fundamental rights.
'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a US in crisis

'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a US in crisis

He offers a message of unity and restoration to a deeply divided country after being sworn in as the 46th President.

YOURSAY | Malaysia - from Covid hero to zero

YOURSAY | Malaysia - from Covid hero to zero

‘Once testing system breaks down, cases grow exponentially’
'We will be back in some form,' Trump vows at end of his tumultuous presidency

'We will be back in some form,' Trump vows at end of his tumultuous presidency

He departs Washington before Joe Biden's inauguration - the first outgoing president since 1869 to skip the ceremony.

WHO plans slew of Covid-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

WHO plans slew of Covid-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

The majority of shots delivered under its Covax programme are going to poorer countries.

Minister, DCM slam Kedah for cancelling Thaipusam public holiday

Minister, DCM slam Kedah for cancelling Thaipusam public holiday

Hindus can celebrate and pray at home, says Human Resources Minister M Saravanan.

Over 30 SPM, STPM students in Sabah test positive for Covid-19 - Masidi

Over 30 SPM, STPM students in Sabah test positive for Covid-19 - Masidi

He also attributes the spread of Covid-19 in the state due to weak SOP compliance before the MCO was implemented.

Thousands of close contacts unreached and other news you may have missed

Thousands of close contacts unreached and other news you may have missed

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