Archive - 30 January 2021

Probe launched after minister, DG deny Mestron given ‘clearance’ for vaccine distribution talks

Probe launched after minister, DG deny Mestron given ‘clearance’ for vaccine distribution talks

The listed steel pole maker insists it was given a clearance letter to pursue a Covid-19 distribution deal with China.
Covid-19 (Jan 30): New record of 5,728 cases, more than 3,200 in S'gor

Covid-19 (Jan 30): New record of 5,728 cases, more than 3,200 in S'gor

UPDATED 8.49PM | Johor reports 792 cases while Kuala Lumpur has 480 new patients.

Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trial begins with 62 Malaysian volunteers

Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trial begins with 62 Malaysian volunteers

The first injections were administered today at Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

Private hospitals: RM100m allocation only covers referrals from govt hospitals

Private hospitals: RM100m allocation only covers referrals from govt hospitals

Walk-in Covid-19 patients at private hospitals will need to cover the full cost of their treatment.
Azmin cites Anwar's 'immoral sexual practices' in voters' suit

Azmin cites Anwar's 'immoral sexual practices' in voters' suit

The Gombak MP says he did not think Anwar was qualified to lead PKR nor become prime minister.
COMMENT | Set direction of development, governance in KL

COMMENT | Set direction of development, governance in KL

Harapan MPs for Kuala Lumpur want ‘Bipartisan Kuala Lumpur 2024 Committee’ set up to co-govern the city.

Matta laments 'govt knows best' mentality as tourism languishes

Matta laments 'govt knows best' mentality as tourism languishes

International arrivals growth to M'sia declining since 2014 compared to other Asean countries.

Child in emotional farewell with foster parents later abused, drowned

Child in emotional farewell with foster parents later abused, drowned

The child was found dead under the care of his biological mother.

MP SPEAKS | PM's Covid-19 promises, recovery in smithereens

MP SPEAKS | PM's Covid-19 promises, recovery in smithereens

M'sia the only country in Asia, excluding Indonesia, facing long, critical upsurge of Covid-19 cases exceeding four months.

48 staff in Terengganu hospital have Covid-19, emergency dept closed

48 staff in Terengganu hospital have Covid-19, emergency dept closed

State Health director says affected staff isolated and given treatment.

External trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7pct

External trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7pct

Azmin Ali says the outlook for 2021 is expected to be better.

Kepong MP: Let court decide on minister's 'coincidental SOP breach'

Kepong MP: Let court decide on minister's 'coincidental SOP breach'

Lim Lip Eng says Annuar Musa should be charged.

Singapore suspends travel bubble with Malaysia

Singapore suspends travel bubble with Malaysia

The move comes as Malaysia struggles to deal with rising number of Covid-19 cases.

Selangor tightens screws on factories as Covid-19 cases spiral

Selangor tightens screws on factories as Covid-19 cases spiral

State MB attributes the spike to backlog cases and warns of fines for late reporting.

LETTER | Dealing with workplace racism

LETTER | Dealing with workplace racism

There's a special kind of hopelessness in knowing that no matter what you try, you’ll only ever get so far because of your race.
COMMENT | Latest MCA-DAP spat childish and pathetic

COMMENT | Latest MCA-DAP spat childish and pathetic

'When politicians engage in a debate, common sense is often thrown out of the window...'

COMMENT | The vaccine, migrant workers and herd immunity

COMMENT | The vaccine, migrant workers and herd immunity

Vaccinating migrant workers and refugees will help achieve herd immunity, enabling us to reopen our economy.

COMMENT | Covid-19: It’s all doom and gloom unless…

COMMENT | Covid-19: It’s all doom and gloom unless…

If we refuse to adhere to the best public health practices, we are in for a rough ride.

New MCO 2.0 rules: A guide to what's changed

New MCO 2.0 rules: A guide to what's changed

NSC issued an updated SOP for MCO 2.0 on Wednesday.
UPDATED 6.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 30)

UPDATED 6.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 30)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Thousands of grocers better prepared this MCO 2.0 and thriving on Lazada with daily sales soaring 170%

Thousands of grocers better prepared this MCO 2.0 and thriving on Lazada with daily sales soaring 170%

Over 10,000 grocery and essential assortments curated on a dedicated page. 24-to-48-hour deliveries from select fresh produce and chilled food merchants. Daily Free Shipping vouchers and discounts of up to 50% off are offered.

COMMENT | Bar hails court decision to protect Taman Rimba Kiara

COMMENT | Bar hails court decision to protect Taman Rimba Kiara

It is important for us to preserve green lungs for our future generations.
YOURSAY | Heath DG, why break a butterfly upon a wheel?

YOURSAY | Heath DG, why break a butterfly upon a wheel?

‘Why must Parliament be suspended in order to enable the transfer of doctors…’
Police to probe hacker group 'Anonymous Malaysia'

Police to probe hacker group 'Anonymous Malaysia'

'Anonymous Malaysia’ issues a second warning that it would launch a cyber-attack.
Johnson & Johnson's single dose vaccine is up to 72pct effective

Johnson & Johnson's single dose vaccine is up to 72pct effective

This new vaccine gives health officials another weapon to tackle the pandemic.

Selangor MB urged to prove PJD Link and Kidex aren’t the same

Selangor MB urged to prove PJD Link and Kidex aren’t the same

Residential association wants authorities to reveal alignment on the proposed highway.

Dry run to send Covid vaccine to remote Belaga a success - deputy minister

Dry run to send Covid vaccine to remote Belaga a success - deputy minister

The Health Ministry will assess the whole dry run process to identify any weaknesses and improve it.
Covid-19 breaks 200k mark, and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 breaks 200k mark, and other news you may have missed

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