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5MY programme to tackle urban poverty issues in FT - Muhyiddin

5MY programme to tackle urban poverty issues in FT - Muhyiddin

'I am aware of the difficulties faced by the people who are struggling to rebuild and continue their lives,' says PM.
Agong calls on people to remain disciplined in complying with SOP

Agong calls on people to remain disciplined in complying with SOP

The king also advises the people to remain calm, strong and resilient in facing the MCO.
Covid-19 claimed nine lives a day this month

Covid-19 claimed nine lives a day this month

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

Drowned abused boy's siblings to be put under temporary custody

Drowned abused boy's siblings to be put under temporary custody

Besides the victim, the woman is said to have three other children with one of them being taken care of by her grandmother.
Covid-19: DG says backlog led to three-day surge totalling 16,751 cases

Covid-19: DG says backlog led to three-day surge totalling 16,751 cases

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

Child protection: Welfare Dept to recruit 377 new officers - Rina

Child protection: Welfare Dept to recruit 377 new officers - Rina

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

MCO declared in Song and Kapit, Sarawak until Feb 15

MCO declared in Song and Kapit, Sarawak until Feb 15

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

Covid-19 (Jan 31): New cases exceed 5,000 for third day, 14 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 31): New cases exceed 5,000 for third day, 14 deaths

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

Umno to move AGM online if MCO, emergency continues

Umno to move AGM online if MCO, emergency continues

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

DG: Test Islamic, alternative 'treatments' for Covid-19 to prove effectiveness

DG: Test Islamic, alternative 'treatments' for Covid-19 to prove effectiveness

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

Mestron: We don't have MOH clearance to buy or distribute Covid-19 vaccines

Mestron: We don't have MOH clearance to buy or distribute Covid-19 vaccines

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

MMA blasts blame game over Covid-19 cases, wants apology

MMA blasts blame game over Covid-19 cases, wants apology

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

MP moots independent media to combat corruption

MP moots independent media to combat corruption

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

Ex-AG: Dr M pushed himself as interim PM after Agong proposed Wan Azizah

Ex-AG: Dr M pushed himself as interim PM after Agong proposed Wan Azizah

It was without precedent to resign and then insist on staying on, says Tommy Thomas.
Woman suspect in child abuse case not a mental patient - police

Woman suspect in child abuse case not a mental patient - police

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

Under MCO 2.0, hotel offers 'isolation package' to fill up rooms

Under MCO 2.0, hotel offers 'isolation package' to fill up rooms

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

Strict watch on sports corruption needed, says ministry

Strict watch on sports corruption needed, says ministry

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

COMMENT | Thomas revelations bode ill for Dr M's legacy

COMMENT | Thomas revelations bode ill for Dr M's legacy

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

LETTER | Don't just raise fines, get public involved in enforcement during MCO

LETTER | Don't just raise fines, get public involved in enforcement during MCO

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

LETTER | Matta done nothing to help tourism industry except appear in the media

LETTER | Matta done nothing to help tourism industry except appear in the media

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

COMMENT | Another perspective on the 'new' versus 'old' Covid-19 vaccines

COMMENT | Another perspective on the 'new' versus 'old' Covid-19 vaccines

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

Zuckerberg reaches out to Australian lawmakers over new media rules

Zuckerberg reaches out to Australian lawmakers over new media rules

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

COMMENT | The karma of Covid-19 and politics

COMMENT | The karma of Covid-19 and politics

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

Dzul: Don't call for stricter punishments when they are already lopsided

Dzul: Don't call for stricter punishments when they are already lopsided

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

Muhyiddin livid LTTE 12 charges dropped, Dr M satisfied with explanation - Thomas

Muhyiddin livid LTTE 12 charges dropped, Dr M satisfied with explanation - Thomas

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

After child's tragic death, MPs urge govt to promote helplines

After child's tragic death, MPs urge govt to promote helplines

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.

Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease - Health DG

Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease - Health DG

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

Private practitioners welcome govt roping in GPs to monitor Covid-19

Private practitioners welcome govt roping in GPs to monitor Covid-19

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

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Family of beheaded journalist Pearl to appeal against freeing convicted murderers

Family of beheaded journalist Pearl to appeal against freeing convicted murderers

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

Irked by Azmin calling Anwar immoral, PKR Youth man asks about Sandakan probe

Irked by Azmin calling Anwar immoral, PKR Youth man asks about Sandakan probe

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

COMMENT | We need leadership in our war against Covid-19

COMMENT | We need leadership in our war against Covid-19

And the government needs to start providing it very soon.

Of the 11,453 latest Covid-19 cases, 69 percent were Malaysians

Of the 11,453 latest Covid-19 cases, 69 percent were Malaysians

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

The heartbreaking business of funeral parlours as Covid-19 deaths soar

The heartbreaking business of funeral parlours as Covid-19 deaths soar

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

PD residents offered rapid antigen Covid-19 tests for as low as RM30

PD residents offered rapid antigen Covid-19 tests for as low as RM30

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

UPDATED 2.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 31)

UPDATED 2.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 31)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Macron defends decision not to order third lockdown as third wave spreads

Macron defends decision not to order third lockdown as third wave spreads

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

Former Terengganu MB recovers from Covid-19

Former Terengganu MB recovers from Covid-19

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

COMMENT | It's only words

COMMENT | It's only words

COMMENT | Should the dastardly Covid-19 be afraid?

PAS helped save Tommy Thomas' job as AG after Dr M's sudden U-turn

PAS helped save Tommy Thomas' job as AG after Dr M's sudden U-turn

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

YOURSAY | Are we waving the white flag in the Covid battle?

YOURSAY | Are we waving the white flag in the Covid battle?

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

Covid-19 cases exceed 5k again and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 cases exceed 5k again and other news you may have missed

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