Archive - 23 January 2021

Terengganu PAS commissioner tests positive for Covid-19

Terengganu PAS commissioner tests positive for Covid-19

Hussain Awang is currently in the Setiu Hospital for treatment.

MOH briefs stakeholders on public-private hospital integration plan

MOH briefs stakeholders on public-private hospital integration plan

Regardless of whether we are from the public or private sector, we must work as a team, says Health DG.

US television host Larry King dies aged 87 - CNN

US television host Larry King dies aged 87 - CNN

He had been hospitalised in Los Angeles with a Covid-19 infection

Scammer poses as Perak exco on WhatsApp to 'borrow' money - police

Scammer poses as Perak exco on WhatsApp to 'borrow' money - police

The person had posed as Rungkup assemblyperson Shahrul Zaman Yahya.

EMCO at Jelebu Prison Transit Block extended to Feb 7

EMCO at Jelebu Prison Transit Block extended to Feb 7

The EMCO for other areas at the facility and its staff quarters will end tomorrow as scheduled.

Govt too scared of banks to give automatic loan moratorium, Anwar claims

Govt too scared of banks to give automatic loan moratorium, Anwar claims

Is the finance minister representing the banks or the people, asks the PKR president.

Covid-19 (Jan 23): New record high for infections, patients discharged

Covid-19 (Jan 23): New record high for infections, patients discharged

UPDATED 8.22PM | The number of active cases goes down for the first time in 15 days.

Nazlan will preside over current criminal cases till completion

Nazlan will preside over current criminal cases till completion

Federal Court Chief Registrar's Office says judge's transfer is normal.

Anwar claims up to 115 MPs oppose emergency, wants Parliament reconvened

Anwar claims up to 115 MPs oppose emergency, wants Parliament reconvened

UPDATED 6.41PM | PKR president says this is enough to petition the king to abort the emergency.

'Indirect costs' prevent private hospitals from lowering Covid-19 charges

'Indirect costs' prevent private hospitals from lowering Covid-19 charges

Private hospitals say they are more prepared to help treat non-Covid-19 cases from public hospitals.
'Saturday, Jan 23 - I'm at home,' Mahathir says after hospitalisation rumpus

'Saturday, Jan 23 - I'm at home,' Mahathir says after hospitalisation rumpus

UPDATED 7.19PM | He posts a short video on Twitter to prove it.

Malaysia lauds US prosecution of Hambali, two Malaysians for terror attacks

Malaysia lauds US prosecution of Hambali, two Malaysians for terror attacks

This comes a day after US president Joseph Biden took over from the embattled Donald Trump.
Health facilities in K'tan can last up to only 2 months - state health director

Health facilities in K'tan can last up to only 2 months - state health director

Dr Zaini Hussin expresses his concern as state recently recording more than 100 new Covid-19 cases daily.

Saravanan: Kedah MB is spinning tales over Thaipusam cancellation

Saravanan: Kedah MB is spinning tales over Thaipusam cancellation

UPDATED 3.15PM | War of words between Muhyiddin's coalition partners keeps heating up.

UiTM stuck in the past? DAP MP asks after lecturer allegedly penalised

UiTM stuck in the past? DAP MP asks after lecturer allegedly penalised

This comes after the staff member was supposedly pressured to resign for organising a study trip to DAP’s headquarters.
'Another great wastage' - former MP dismisses Masing's border wall idea

'Another great wastage' - former MP dismisses Masing's border wall idea

Julian Tan says Sarawak DCM's solution is a 14th-century one.

New Brazil coronavirus variant found in nearly half of Amazon city cases

New Brazil coronavirus variant found in nearly half of Amazon city cases

The mutations are similar to the British and South African variants.

Miti revises anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled coils from Vietnam

Miti revises anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled coils from Vietnam

The duties for products imported from Vietnam will now range from 7.42pct to 33.70pct.
COMMENT | Key measures to reduce the Covid-19 raging fire

COMMENT | Key measures to reduce the Covid-19 raging fire

Using imaginative, out-of-the-box strategies are necessary.
LETTER | Do justice for B40 and M40 workers

LETTER | Do justice for B40 and M40 workers

Nube is asking for Saravanan's indulgence to stop the bullying of workers.
Opposition MPs: Blanket loan moratorium needed to weather MCO 2.0

Opposition MPs: Blanket loan moratorium needed to weather MCO 2.0

In a joint statement today, the 25 lawmakers also want higher wage subsidies.
COMMENT | Consider the 'k': Total lockdowns may not be only way

COMMENT | Consider the 'k': Total lockdowns may not be only way

COMMENT | Understanding this peculiar nature of Covid-19 transmission could lead to better control.

'Why not use migrant worker mass screening system for Malaysians?'

'Why not use migrant worker mass screening system for Malaysians?'

Bukit Gasing rep says if this courtesy is extended, then Malaysians can go to any of the panel clinics.

Penang food hawkers struggle amid MCO

Penang food hawkers struggle amid MCO

One operator says she had no business for three consecutive days.

Senior citizen's death believed to be Covid-19-related suicide

Senior citizen's death believed to be Covid-19-related suicide

The 66-year-old had been depressed ever since testing positive.
LETTER | Rights of LGBTs cannot be violated

LETTER | Rights of LGBTs cannot be violated

Ahmad Marzuk should prioritise matters and deal with the most pressing issues that concern the people first.
Bangi MP: NSC failed the country by allowing interstate travel in December

Bangi MP: NSC failed the country by allowing interstate travel in December

Ong also expresses fears that Malaysia could be dealing with 8,000 daily cases by March.

British PM says new Covid-19 variant may carry higher risk of death

British PM says new Covid-19 variant may carry higher risk of death

However, Boris Johnson says evidence shows vaccines in use effective against the new variant.

COMMENT | Hate speech is the politically incorrect expression of mainstream M'sian politics

COMMENT | Hate speech is the politically incorrect expression of mainstream M'sian politics

The LGBTQ community is more than just a scapegoat, it is a red herring.

G25 challenges deputy minister's authority to instruct states on LGBT enforcement

G25 challenges deputy minister's authority to instruct states on LGBT enforcement

Proposed amendments could be first step to implementing hudud, says group.

Biden orders assessment of domestic extremism risk

Biden orders assessment of domestic extremism risk

The assessment will be carried out by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Trump impeachment trial to begin in Senate week of Feb 8

Trump impeachment trial to begin in Senate week of Feb 8

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says House impeachment managers and Trump’s defence team would have time to prepare.
COMMENT | The American 'course correction'

COMMENT | The American 'course correction'

COMMENT | Joe Biden inherits an America that is as divided as ever.

More condos force residents to test for Covid-19

More condos force residents to test for Covid-19

A spokesperson of Merdeka View Apartment confirms that every new tenant must submit their latest Covid-19 test results.
MP SPEAKS | What does the emergency mean to Farid and Jacky?

MP SPEAKS | What does the emergency mean to Farid and Jacky?

They can do nothing but pin their hopes on handouts.

Bersatu Youth: Page criticising Fahmi Reza satire doesn't represent party

Bersatu Youth: Page criticising Fahmi Reza satire doesn't represent party

UPDATED 4.55PM | Information chief Mohd Ashraf says the Facebook page is not the party's official one.

UPDATED 10.52PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 23)

UPDATED 10.52PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 23)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Covid-19 deaths hit new highs, and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 deaths hit new highs, and other news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | In fight against Covid, all must set politics aside, not just one side

YOURSAY | In fight against Covid, all must set politics aside, not just one side

‘Let us not play politics and cause more damage, please.’
Judge in Najib’s case transferred back to civil courts

Judge in Najib’s case transferred back to civil courts

UPDATED 10.10AM | Six months after convicting Najib, judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali has been transferred out of the criminal courts.