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NEWSLETTER 01-02-2021

NEWSLETTER 01-02-2021

ROUNDUP 01-02-2021



COVID-19 | The number of deaths is 2.6 times higher than what was reported in November and December 2020.


COVID-19 | Old cases have already been dealt with, Noor Hisham assures.

Minister says the current number of officers is not enough to deal with problems related to children.

COVID-19 | This is due to the sharp increases in Covid-19 cases in the last 14 days, says Ismail Sabri.

COVID-19 | Cases in Selangor ease below 3,000, but Johor exceeds 1,000 cases for the third time.

However, a new date for the gathering of Umno delegates has not been set yet.

COVID-19 | These methods must be scientifically researched first to show evidence they work, says Noor Hisham.

Its previous statement says the clearance was to initiate talks on a vaccine deal.

COVID-19 | It's unfair to blame private clinics and hospitals when the system is flawed, says president.

Syed Saddiq makes the suggestion after M'sia's drop in Transparency-International's corruption index.


She had never been treated at any mental hospital, says police.

Hotel workers' union also says there's nothing for suffering hotel workers in recent stimulus package.

Youth and Sports Ministry stresses measures need to be taken so corruption doesn't become a 'cancer' in industry.

But the ex-PM doesn't appear to give two hoots about it.

'With their smartphone devices, the public will be the eyes and ears of the police.'

What are Matta's solutions and plans for the industry?

Decision on vaccines should informed choice that must not be driven by emotions but sound evidence-based medicine.

However, FB CEO fails to persuade them to change new policy of Internet giants paying news outlets for content.

When we sow stinginess, selfishness and political games, we reap a destructive whirlwind.

Ex-health minister says soft approach will get better results in getting people to follow Covid-19 SOP.

Disagreement over the LTTE case made it impossible for Muhyiddin and Thomas to work together.

UPDATED 1.45PM | They call on govt to use NSC's SMS function to promote Talian Kasih and for J-Kom to do its part.

He says M'sia already reached level of leprosy elimination in 1994 with a prevalent rate of 0.9 cases per 10,000 population.

Cabinet agrees to amend Emergency Ordinance to let private GPs issue home quarantine orders, says health minister.




Four men guilty of US journalist's murder to go free after Pakistan Supreme Court threw out 2002 murder convictions.

Syed Badli says investigation into alleged sex video still left hanging.

And the government needs to start providing it very soon.

The gov't has allowed condos to impose swab test rules on foreign tenants.

'We didn’t need to order many body bags before,' says funeral parlour operator Ng Lie Cheng.

Bukit Melawati rep, meanwhile, offers delivery riders, students, single mothers tests for RM20.


French president says he wants to see first if other measures will be enough to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

He was tested positive for Covid-19 on Jan 19.

COMMENT | Should the dastardly Covid-19 be afraid?

Thomas had previously represented PAS state govts in suing Putrajaya for oil royalties.

'The MCO doesn't seem to have made much of a difference, unlike the one last year.'
