Archive - 27 January 2021

The Mongolian rape case

The Mongolian rape case

ROUNDUP 28-01-2021

Man gets 1,050 years jail, 24 strokes of the cane for raping stepdaughter

Man gets 1,050 years jail, 24 strokes of the cane for raping stepdaughter

The victim never told anyone as the accused threatened and hit her.

Defence chief satisfied with current military assets

Defence chief satisfied with current military assets

Affendi hopes the MAF will become a technologically savvy military force.

The Mongolian rape case

The Mongolian rape case

NEWSLETTER 28-01-21

Selangor Sultan calls for moderate Thaipusam celebration

Selangor Sultan calls for moderate Thaipusam celebration

The Sultan also advised all to continue to follow guidelines issued by the authorities.

Alleged trafficking victim appeals ‘unlawful detention’ suit - NGO

Alleged trafficking victim appeals ‘unlawful detention’ suit - NGO

He suffered humiliation, beatings, and loss of liberty for 35 days, says Tenaganita.

Builders Association asks govt to subsidise Covid-19 costs for foreign workers

Builders Association asks govt to subsidise Covid-19 costs for foreign workers

Such costs were not predicted and are creating cash flow issues for contractors, says MBAM.

Police identifying 5 facilities to be used as temporary detention depots

Police identifying 5 facilities to be used as temporary detention depots

National Service Training Programme camps, Kem Bina Negara, and other suitable facilities being considered.

Appeal by Adib's father over committal proceedings to be heard on May 28

Appeal by Adib's father over committal proceedings to be heard on May 28

A cross-appeal filed by the AGC will also be heard on the same date.

Hearing of Anwar's bid to strike out suit over royal pardon now on Mar 18

Hearing of Anwar's bid to strike out suit over royal pardon now on Mar 18

Hearing brought forward after initially set for July 28.

EU asks AstraZeneca to publish vaccine contract as supply row deepens

EU asks AstraZeneca to publish vaccine contract as supply row deepens

AstraZeneca CEO does not commit the company to a specific timetable for deliveries.

Court urged to waive RM70k fee imposed on rape survivor

Court urged to waive RM70k fee imposed on rape survivor

The KL High Court struck out a sexual assault case and imposed costs after appellant could not make the payment.
Economic recovery depends on effective vaccine rollout – Fitch

Economic recovery depends on effective vaccine rollout – Fitch

The rating agency says MCO 2.0 is also expected to dampen Malaysia's economic recovery.

Malacca allows congregational prayers with maximum 500 worshippers

Malacca allows congregational prayers with maximum 500 worshippers

Maghrib lectures and yassin recital, as well as tahlil on Thursday night, are also allowed, says CM.

Covid-19 (Jan 27): 3,680 new cases, ICU numbers continue to grow

Covid-19 (Jan 27): 3,680 new cases, ICU numbers continue to grow

Despite strict lockdown rules, severe Covid-19 cases are growing.

Two Terengganu prisons to be under enhanced MCO

Two Terengganu prisons to be under enhanced MCO

Dungun Correctional Centre and Marang Prison will be locked down until Feb 10.

M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

It's being carried out with the objective of assessing its safety and effectiveness against Covid-19 infection.
Witness intimidation: Committal proceedings against Lokman to continue

Witness intimidation: Committal proceedings against Lokman to continue

He allegedly intimated Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin, a key witness of in Najib's 1MDB trial last year.

LETTER | Concerns raised over safety of Covid-19 vaccines and the response

LETTER | Concerns raised over safety of Covid-19 vaccines and the response

'There is a lot of literature [...] unfortunately, most are not interested in real serious discussion.'

Goldman Sachs CEO pays price of 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sachs CEO pays price of 1MDB scandal

He will receive $17.5 million for his work in 2020, compared with $27.5 million the year before.

'Crazy and evil': Bill Gates surprised by pandemic conspiracies

'Crazy and evil': Bill Gates surprised by pandemic conspiracies

Since the pandemic began a year ago, millions of conspiracies have spread over the Internet.
Court of Appeal quashes approval to develop Taman Rimba Kiara

Court of Appeal quashes approval to develop Taman Rimba Kiara

UPDATED 4.52PM | A development order was given to Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan, Memang Perkasa in 2017 for a high rise on park.

MP SPEAKS | Time to rethink our Covid-19 housing strategy on migrant workers

MP SPEAKS | Time to rethink our Covid-19 housing strategy on migrant workers

Quarantining them in packed dormitories is no longer effective to stop the spread of the disease.

Thaipusam: Observing prayers at home still a blessing - devotees

Thaipusam: Observing prayers at home still a blessing - devotees

New Covid-19 clusters might emerge if massive celebrations allowed, says K Shanmuga Nathan.

Hamzah discharged after making full recovery from Covid-19

Hamzah discharged after making full recovery from Covid-19

He is in good condition, says his press secretary.

Sri Ram, Apandi's conversation were between two 'brothers', no bias - prosecution

Sri Ram, Apandi's conversation were between two 'brothers', no bias - prosecution

Najib is seeking to recuse Sri Ram from prosecuting the former premier's 1MDB audit report tampering case.
Stay ahead of the curve and upskill yourself today!

Stay ahead of the curve and upskill yourself today!

SG Education Group offers various type of support to ensure that you are upskilled and ready to be hired, in line with fast-changing technology.
PreRegister visitors with TimeTec VMS for hassle-free reception

PreRegister visitors with TimeTec VMS for hassle-free reception

Tengku Sulaiman Tengku Burhan, the spokesperson of TimeTec, introduces the latest cloud-based Visitor Management System, TimeTec VMS, that has lately been in demand by the market.
MPKj dept head charged with using position for gratification

MPKj dept head charged with using position for gratification

The offence is said to have allegedly taken place at the Kajang Municipal Council building.

Covid-19: How will govt spend RM100m for private hospital integration, asks PKR

Covid-19: How will govt spend RM100m for private hospital integration, asks PKR

There are concerns that the funds will not be used wisely, says its treasurer-general.

N Sembilan matric college students sit for Muet amid Covid-19 outbreak

N Sembilan matric college students sit for Muet amid Covid-19 outbreak

A total of 25 cases have been detected at this college, including among students.

Thaipusam amid Covid-19

Thaipusam amid Covid-19

KINILENS | The silver chariot procession takes place amid strict SOP due to the pandemic.

DCM says no NSC approval for Penang Thaipusam procession, but cops say otherwise

DCM says no NSC approval for Penang Thaipusam procession, but cops say otherwise

UPDATED 11PM | P Ramasamy says Chettiar temple 'emboldened' with intervention by Human Resources Minister.

MP suggests alternative Covid-19 slogans instead of new emergency mantra

MP suggests alternative Covid-19 slogans instead of new emergency mantra

Kepong rep labels the replacement of the sign-off as an act which is deaf and blind to the people.

2021-01-27

2021-01-27

UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 27)

UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 27)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths, with many more to come

UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths, with many more to come

The 100,162 deaths are more than Britain’s civilian toll in World War Two.
Biden wants two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

Biden wants two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians

He will overturn several Trump administration decisions, says the acting US envoy to the UN.
COMMENT | Klepto-economics: Race, religion and kafirs

COMMENT | Klepto-economics: Race, religion and kafirs

Klepto-economists have milked race and religion as their weapon of mass poisoning of minds.
US to purchase millions more vaccine doses to curb virus

US to purchase millions more vaccine doses to curb virus

US president and team working around the clock to get the vaccines rolled out to more states.

Pejuang mulls borrowing Amanah logo for GE15

Pejuang mulls borrowing Amanah logo for GE15

However, party's pro-tem deputy president says this is just a suggestion for now.

Malacca Hospital still in operation even with 32 employees testing positive

Malacca Hospital still in operation even with 32 employees testing positive

The hospital has enough manpower to replace those infected with Covid-19, says state govt.

YOURSAY | PAS arrogance further exposes MIC, MCA weakness

YOURSAY | PAS arrogance further exposes MIC, MCA weakness

‘Sleeping with PAS? Don’t be surprised if people punish MIC, MCA further…’
No reports of govt websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman

No reports of govt websites being hacked so far - Bukit Aman

This follows threats by Anonymous Malaysia to hack such websites.

Suhakam wants free Covid-19 vaccines for vulnerable non-citizens, detainees

Suhakam wants free Covid-19 vaccines for vulnerable non-citizens, detainees

Otherwise, these communities risk being unprotected against a virus that does not discriminate.

Hundreds of thousands of ox-themed clothes stuck at retail outlets

Hundreds of thousands of ox-themed clothes stuck at retail outlets

Apparel makers plead with government to allow sale of the apparel before Chinese New Year.

S'gor MB says decision on degazetting forest reserve may take another month

S'gor MB says decision on degazetting forest reserve may take another month

INTERVIEW | Amirudin Shari adds that some of the more than 40,000 objections are 'irrelevant'.

Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination timeline and other news you may have missed

Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination timeline and other news you may have missed

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