Archive - 29 January 2021

Short selling in Malaysia more regulated than US, Bursa, SC

Short selling in Malaysia more regulated than US, Bursa, SC

Investors told to be cautious of social media chatrooms promoting certain stocks.

Salahuddin: Time to rethink Covid-19 response, establish bipartisan committee

Salahuddin: Time to rethink Covid-19 response, establish bipartisan committee

This is after a record number of cases were reported today.

Govt lifts EMCO at workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Kamunting correctional centre

Govt lifts EMCO at workers' hostel in Bukit Pasir, Kamunting correctional centre

Regarding SOP compliance, Ismail Sabri says the police have detained 413 individuals.
Supermax posts another quarter of record profit

Supermax posts another quarter of record profit

The rubber glove maker says revenue also soared by 418 percent to RM2.0 billion from RM385.50 million previously.
Hadi applies to strike out suit over alleged seditious remark

Hadi applies to strike out suit over alleged seditious remark

The court has set April 19 for the decision on the application.
Covid-19: Condos can only screen foreigners, not locals, minister clarifies

Covid-19: Condos can only screen foreigners, not locals, minister clarifies

However, data from yesterday showed 81 percent of new cases were Malaysians.
In S'gor, Petaling district alone reports 1,530 cases in a day

In S'gor, Petaling district alone reports 1,530 cases in a day

COVID-19 | Two-thirds of the cases are from close contacts.

PMO assures no compromise on the corrupt after ranking slips

PMO assures no compromise on the corrupt after ranking slips

Stern action will be taken according to the rule of law, it says.

Student group slams N Sembilan matric college over handling of Covid-19 outbreak

Student group slams N Sembilan matric college over handling of Covid-19 outbreak

It claims NSMC had not handled the rising number of cases on campus well and exposed many students to risk.
Selayang MP concerned as cops probe Anwar over ‘revoke emergency’ call

Selayang MP concerned as cops probe Anwar over ‘revoke emergency’ call

Police reports were lodged after Anwar asked MPs to petition the Agong to rescind the emergency.

Covid-19 (Jan 29): Record 5,725 new cases, cumulative cases breach 200k mark

Covid-19 (Jan 29): Record 5,725 new cases, cumulative cases breach 200k mark

Selangor alone made up slightly over half of the new cases.

Doctor considers inactivated vaccine safe

Doctor considers inactivated vaccine safe

An inactivated virus vaccine uses a weakened virus to induce a better immune response, says PPPKAM president.
MCO 2.0: Pasar malam now allowed; driving license renewal exempted

MCO 2.0: Pasar malam now allowed; driving license renewal exempted

UPDATED 6.34PM | Motorists now have until April 30 to renew their driving licenses.

RON95, RON97 prices unchanged, diesel down two sen

RON95, RON97 prices unchanged, diesel down two sen

Diesel price reducing from RM2.09 to RM2.07 per litre.

Top Glove to vaccinate all staff once Covid-19 vaccine made available

Top Glove to vaccinate all staff once Covid-19 vaccine made available

This is to ensure uninterrupted production for the long-run, says its executive chairperson.
WHO team in Wuhan visits hospital that treated early Covid cases

WHO team in Wuhan visits hospital that treated early Covid cases

The team plans to visit labs, markets and hospitals during its remaining two weeks.

LETTER | PJD Link - fairness is in the process, MB

LETTER | PJD Link - fairness is in the process, MB

LETTER | What you have done here is anything but fair to the residents of Petaling Jaya.

Minister says walking trio ‘coincidence’ after netizens point out SOP breach

Minister says walking trio ‘coincidence’ after netizens point out SOP breach

UPDATED 4.51PM | MCO rules state that outdoor jogging is only allowed in groups of two in one's housing area.

No total lockdown even in worst-case scenario, assures Zafrul

No total lockdown even in worst-case scenario, assures Zafrul

The finance minister says the focus will be on enforcing more stringent SOP.

No plans to make me Kedah MB, Sanusi doing satisfactory job - Takiyuddin

No plans to make me Kedah MB, Sanusi doing satisfactory job - Takiyuddin

He dismisses a news report that he is being considered for the MB post.

Zafrul confident Covid vaccination plan will boost economy

Zafrul confident Covid vaccination plan will boost economy

Finance minister also says GDP forecast to remain at 6.5-7.5 percent.
Not complying with workers accommodation rules - 23 charged

Not complying with workers accommodation rules - 23 charged

They were charged under the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446).

Minister feels the heat over Thaipusam appearance at Batu Caves

Minister feels the heat over Thaipusam appearance at Batu Caves

MIC deputy president M Saravanan faces questions over maskless garlanding.

Racing the virus: Why tweaking vaccines to fight variants won't be simple

Racing the virus: Why tweaking vaccines to fight variants won't be simple

It will be a formidable challenge to drugmakers to manufacture to meet the rapidly-evolving coronavirus.

Minister: Do Hannah Yeoh and Fahmi Fadzil represent foreigners?

Minister: Do Hannah Yeoh and Fahmi Fadzil represent foreigners?

Minister claims the duo are 'fighters for foreigners'.

Bar seeks legal reform as M'sia slips in corruption rankings

Bar seeks legal reform as M'sia slips in corruption rankings

Reforms include amendments to Whistleblower Protection Act and Official Secrets Act.

Covid-19 weekly roundup: M'sia burdened by spike in clusters

Covid-19 weekly roundup: M'sia burdened by spike in clusters

The total number of cases worldwide has hit the 100 million mark.

LETTER | Time to reconsider ‘privatised massive surveillance’

LETTER | Time to reconsider ‘privatised massive surveillance’

LETTER | But do we have the political will?

MCMC taking steps to improve internet access nationwide

MCMC taking steps to improve internet access nationwide

Sites targeted for improvement include Kelantan (3), Sabah (3), Johor (1), and Penang (1).

LETTER | Profiting from a national health crisis must be condemned

LETTER | Profiting from a national health crisis must be condemned

LETTER | Citizens must demand the government come clean on the Covid-19 vaccine.

COMMENT | Shouldn’t democracy continue during a pandemic?

COMMENT | Shouldn’t democracy continue during a pandemic?

We can still have Parliament in session to jointly combat this invisible enemy.

Ismail Sabri rapped for endorsing condo managements' demand for Covid test

Ismail Sabri rapped for endorsing condo managements' demand for Covid test

Various parties highlight the fact that there is no legal provision for such testing.

Company apologises after guard caught abusing Top Glove worker

Company apologises after guard caught abusing Top Glove worker

This comes after leaked video footage shows guard screaming at and pushing the worker.

LETTER | Suhakam needs solidarity when investigating death in custody

LETTER | Suhakam needs solidarity when investigating death in custody

Custodial deaths due to abuse by police should never occur with impunity.

S'pore PM Lee completes full Covid-19 vaccination regimen

S'pore PM Lee completes full Covid-19 vaccination regimen

He received the second dose at the Singapore General Hospital today.

Three M'sian men among 32 imported cases in S'pore

Three M'sian men among 32 imported cases in S'pore

So far, the republic has reported 29 deaths from complications due to the virus.

UPDATED11.13PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 29)

UPDATED11.13PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 29)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

MP SPEAKS | M'sia back on the slippery road of corruption

MP SPEAKS | M'sia back on the slippery road of corruption

The country's drop in TI CPI 2020 ranking is cause for concern.

PM, govt to be served suit linked to emergency today

PM, govt to be served suit linked to emergency today

My contention is with a PM who 'wrongly advised' Agong, says Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

Shooting of RTM cameraman - court dismisses security firm's appeal

Shooting of RTM cameraman - court dismisses security firm's appeal

The Court of Appeal finds no merit in the appeal

LETTER | Reward parties that elect women lawmakers with special funding

LETTER | Reward parties that elect women lawmakers with special funding

Parties should be funded by the govt to reduce dependence on private funds.

COMMENT | We’re a nation of unfinished business

COMMENT | We’re a nation of unfinished business

‘Let's start with education. Children of both the elite Malays and non-Malays don't…’
LETTER | Review our social contract to protect the environment

LETTER | Review our social contract to protect the environment

We need a progressive new document that will incorporate environmental rights.

Maszlee on a mission to save 1,000 students from dropping out of school

Maszlee on a mission to save 1,000 students from dropping out of school

The former education minister kicks off a campaign and urges the public to 'share a little of your income'.


Orang Asli family left with red bracelets and empty stomachs

Orang Asli family left with red bracelets and empty stomachs

Bah Bakril and family members stranded without food due to alleged EMCO 'zoning error'.

COMMENT | Have some common sense, PKR, before touching on any subject

COMMENT | Have some common sense, PKR, before touching on any subject

It's important to have a basic understanding of the subject matter first.

US Capitol police calls for permanent fence, more security

US Capitol police calls for permanent fence, more security

This comes amidst warning that the 'enemy is within the House'.

COMMENT | Emergency puts democracy into an induced coma

COMMENT | Emergency puts democracy into an induced coma

Malaysia is under an emergency but many think not for the reason given by the govt.
Georgia election board member to seek state AG probe of Trump

Georgia election board member to seek state AG probe of Trump

The former president is seen as violating three state criminal laws.

YOURSAY | It is not about emergency, it is about having a competent leader

YOURSAY | It is not about emergency, it is about having a competent leader

‘Hadi’s call is sheer hypocrisy of pot calling the kettle black.’
Take charge or step down, Dzul tells health minister, deputies

Take charge or step down, Dzul tells health minister, deputies

The former health minister doesn't see Adham working as a team with the ministry's bureaucrats and technocrats.

Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine is 89.3 percent effective in UK trial

Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine is 89.3 percent effective in UK trial

However, the company says it is less effective in South Africa.

Facebook oversight board overrules company on most cases in first test

Facebook oversight board overrules company on most cases in first test

The rulings are a crucial test of the independent body, created in response to criticism of the way it treats problematic content.
MP SPEAKS | Malaysia’s CPI: The never-ending journey

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia’s CPI: The never-ending journey

The government and agencies concerned must now onwards work in collaboration with Transparency International Malaysia.
Reps befuddled over S'gor MB's insistence on degazetting forest reserve

Reps befuddled over S'gor MB's insistence on degazetting forest reserve

The state legislative assembly two months ago had made a unanimous decision to protect the 931ha of peat forest.
IMR doctor speaks of experience testing M'sia's first Covid-19 positive cases

IMR doctor speaks of experience testing M'sia's first Covid-19 positive cases

MOH lab developed in-house probe to detect Covid-19 in matter of days.

Condos can impose Covid-19 tests, and other news you may have missed

Condos can impose Covid-19 tests, and other news you may have missed

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