Archive - 28 January 2021

Penjana Kapital to sue those who infer irregularity in VC appointments

Penjana Kapital to sue those who infer irregularity in VC appointments

It says it took its responsibilities seriously and executed them with transparency and check-and-balance.
Dead at home from Covid-19

Dead at home from Covid-19

NEWSLETTER 29-01-2021

Dead at home from Covid-19

Dead at home from Covid-19

ROUNDUP 29-01-2021

After dropping points in CPI, NGO tells govt to pick up the slack

After dropping points in CPI, NGO tells govt to pick up the slack

C4 Center also expresses their scepticism over the NACP in the hands of the Perikatan Nasional government.
EU warns it could block vaccine exports, wields legal threat at drugmakers

EU warns it could block vaccine exports, wields legal threat at drugmakers

The EU is scrambling to get supplies just as the West's biggest drugmakers slow deliveries to the bloc due to production problems.
Perlis allows obligatory prayers in mosques held at maximum capacity

Perlis allows obligatory prayers in mosques held at maximum capacity

The matter has been consented to by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.
MOH continues looking for strategies to manage increasing Covid-19 cases

MOH continues looking for strategies to manage increasing Covid-19 cases

Dr Adham Baba says the ministry is also constantly increasing laboratory capacities to detect Covid-19 patients early.
MMA: Increase private GP participation to speed up Covid vaccination programme

MMA: Increase private GP participation to speed up Covid vaccination programme

It will also help the government reduce overall traffic at government vaccination sites, says MMA president.
Cop with Covid-19 dies in home quarantine

Cop with Covid-19 dies in home quarantine

The deceased was assigned to the South Klang police escort unit and leaves behind a wife and five children.
Putrajaya amending Emergency Ordinance to increase fine against SOP offenders

Putrajaya amending Emergency Ordinance to increase fine against SOP offenders

This is because many still don't follow SOPs, says Ismail Sabri.

Condo management can make Covid-19 tests mandatory - Ismail Sabri

Condo management can make Covid-19 tests mandatory - Ismail Sabri

'We do not stop them,' says the minister, adding that those who fail to comply can be barred from entering the premises.

‘Moody's affirmation testament to govt's strong fiscal discipline, growth prospects’

‘Moody's affirmation testament to govt's strong fiscal discipline, growth prospects’

It also demonstrates Moody’s confidence in Malaysia, says Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Businesses under MCO can now operate till 10pm

Businesses under MCO can now operate till 10pm

This is to avoid confusion over differences in operating hours, says the defence minister.

Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating, maintains stable outlook

Moody's affirms Malaysia's A3 rating, maintains stable outlook

The agency says it didn't expect the pandemic would have a sustained negative impact on Malaysia's economic model.
Kedah MB's office closed until Feb 3 after Covid-19 case detected

Kedah MB's office closed until Feb 3 after Covid-19 case detected

Another department in the same building also closed after a staff tested positive.

Covid-19 (Jan 28): 4,094 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 28): 4,094 new cases, 10 deaths

Two of the deaths involve youths with no history of chronic illnesses, one was already dead before being brought to hospital.

MCMC: Digital network redesigned to meet higher demand amid MCO

MCMC: Digital network redesigned to meet higher demand amid MCO

The Internet speeds for both fixed broadband and mobile network in the country are stable, says MCMC chairperson.
China toughens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

China toughens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

'Those who play with fire will burn themselves,' says Beijing.

Pfizer vaccine only slightly less effective against key South African mutations - study

Pfizer vaccine only slightly less effective against key South African mutations - study

The result of the study is based on blood samples taken from people who were given the vaccine.

Call for govt to strengthen public confidence in Covid-19 vaccine

Call for govt to strengthen public confidence in Covid-19 vaccine

The Malaysian Health Coalition also suggests the government prioritise the most vulnerable populations.
M'sia drops six spots in global corruption perception index

M'sia drops six spots in global corruption perception index

Among the contributing factors include stalled institutional reforms, says TI-Malaysia president.
US stands with Southeast Asian countries against China pressure - Blinken

US stands with Southeast Asian countries against China pressure - Blinken

New US state secretary stresses the importance of defence agreement with its allies.

Experts: Condo management no right to bar residents, force swab tests

Experts: Condo management no right to bar residents, force swab tests

Such measures are considered as denying the owner's rights to the property, says a property manager.

Don't be arrogant, ensure Umno is on GE15 winning team - Annuar

Don't be arrogant, ensure Umno is on GE15 winning team - Annuar

Ketereh MP opines the next GE might happen 60 days after the emergency ends, or even earlier.

Covid-19 cluster detected at police training centre in Jalan Semarak

Covid-19 cluster detected at police training centre in Jalan Semarak

Up to yesterday, a total of eight out of 100 individuals screened have tested positive for Covid-19.

Kelantan residents use old reliable way to deal with water cuts

Kelantan residents use old reliable way to deal with water cuts

Many residents in the state rely on wells as an alternative water supply.

Puncak Borneo to get 98pct telecommunication coverage

Puncak Borneo to get 98pct telecommunication coverage

75 telecommunication towers already in operation, 27 more in the works for 4G network, says Willie Mongin.

Elderly woman remanded over RM28,150 bribe

Elderly woman remanded over RM28,150 bribe

The woman is alleged to have committed the offence in connection with a cigarette and alcohol smuggling case.

Jakoa ready to support Orang Asli students resume classes - DG

Jakoa ready to support Orang Asli students resume classes - DG

Preparing printed materials for students is one of the methods being discussed.

Air Selangor’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate reduced to 28.6% in 2020, double its target

Air Selangor’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rate reduced to 28.6% in 2020, double its target

Remains committed to further reduce the NRW rate to 25% in 2025 and 15% by 2049

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine safe despite short development time

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine safe despite short development time

Many distrust the vaccine due to the rush for it, but longer research does not automatically make it safe.

PHOTO ESSAY | Online classes at an Orang Asli forest education hut

PHOTO ESSAY | Online classes at an Orang Asli forest education hut

For Kampung Orang Asli Kemidak's youths, the jungle is the only place with good Internet.

KPJ, Lablink cooperate with probe on forged Covid-19 screening slips

KPJ, Lablink cooperate with probe on forged Covid-19 screening slips

This came after KPJ became aware of Lablink letterheads on counterfeit slips used for cross-border travels.

UPDATED 9.18PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 28)

UPDATED 9.18PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 28)

Malaysiakini will continue to add to the list as more locations are announced.

'Unfair' to equate PJD Link project to scrapped Kidex, says S'gor MB

'Unfair' to equate PJD Link project to scrapped Kidex, says S'gor MB

Amirudin Shari urges stakeholders to give the developer a chance.

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Unnecessary for condos to force swab test on residents - medical experts

Unnecessary for condos to force swab test on residents - medical experts

Swab tests don't prevent a person from getting infected with Covid-19 later, says health expert.

COMMENT | Swiftly address sexual harassment issue in legal fraternity

COMMENT | Swiftly address sexual harassment issue in legal fraternity

We are disappointed with how some members within the profession responded to the issue.

Six-month study links Covid-19 to mental illness, brain disorders

Six-month study links Covid-19 to mental illness, brain disorders

One in eight survivors diagnosed for first psychiatric or neurological illness following Covid-19 infection.

Frontliners overworked, patient care compromised - anonymous survey

Frontliners overworked, patient care compromised - anonymous survey

'Need more help, more doctors, please!' says one survey respondent.

NZ, Taiwan top Covid-19 performance ranking, US, UK languish

NZ, Taiwan top Covid-19 performance ranking, US, UK languish

Others in the top 10 include Thailand, Cyprus, Rwanda, Iceland, Australia, Latvia and Sri Lanka.

COMMENT | Why not just bar non-Malays from all top govt positions?

COMMENT | Why not just bar non-Malays from all top govt positions?

Let's make it legal once and for all and end the drama.

YOURSAY | Tommy Thomas’ shocking revelation

YOURSAY | Tommy Thomas’ shocking revelation

‘The memoir is yet another exposé of the failures of Malay leaders.’

FT Ministry expands MY5 programme to eradicate urban poverty

FT Ministry expands MY5 programme to eradicate urban poverty

The programme involves aid in employment, schooling, basic necessities, food and medicine.

Environmentalists fume over S'gor MB's remarks on degazetting forest

Environmentalists fume over S'gor MB's remarks on degazetting forest

UPDATED 9.35AM | They say that Amirudin Shari did not take objections seriously.

China using anal swabs to test for Covid-19

China using anal swabs to test for Covid-19

Anal swabs require inserting a cotton swab 3-5cm into the anus and gently rotating it.

Bangladesh to move 2-3k more Rohingya to island despite criticism

Bangladesh to move 2-3k more Rohingya to island despite criticism

People who moved earlier are calling their relatives and friends to go there.

Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight

Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight

No search engine pays to connect people to other sites through links - Google Australia chief executive.

Tussle over Thaipusam, and other news you may have missed

Tussle over Thaipusam, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.