Archive - 1 February 2021

NEWSLETTER 02-02-2021

ROUNDUP 02-02-2021

It has been adjourned to Feb 9 for a plea bargain in a case involving over RM257,000 in bribes.

Among those injected, four reported severe allergic reactions, says govt.

The Gaen system will help expedite Covid-19 contact tracing, relieve strain on health inspectors, says ex-PM.

Gerakbudaya wants the immediate cessation of circulation of the pirated PDF copy.

Talian Kasih does not have a dedicated line for this, it says.

The students will return in phases to undergo teaching and learning sessions face-to-face and online.

The issue is not about penalties, awareness and precise guidelines still lacking at all levels, says Maria Chin.

The deal, signed in 2001, involves 10,000 hectares of land in Rantau Panjang and Bukit Tarek.

There are currently 48,074 active Covid-19 cases in the country.

Health DG says vaccine will be distributed to states in stages.

Minister says action will be based on facts, the focus will be on factories and construction sites.

Honda says the post on LinkedIn was 'inappropriate and insensitive', launches internal probe.

If found guilty, Lyiana Roslee can face the death penalty or life imprisonment.

Another legal veteran notes that Thomas represented the country and not Mahathir.

'I was introduced to the prince by Dr Mahathir,' recalls former AG Tommy Thomas in his book.

Year of the Ox an apt reminder to every one of the hard work ahead to revive the country

The former AG says this was based on an interview with Sirul at a detention centre in Australia.

The FT minister says this group lacks basic needs such as food, clothes and shelter.

COVID-19 | A guard at a hotel used to quarantine people returning from overseas contracts Covid-19.

UPDATED 8.26PM | Wan Rosdy noticed his WhatsApp had been hacked after finding messages sent in a foreign language.

But netizens see fundraiser as government failure to provide for the teaching hospital.

The pandemic has changed our thinking on what constitutes a threat to national security.

UPDATED 5.50PM | No more compromising if Covid-19 cases continue to rise, says senior minister.

He noted Low could bribe his way out using the massive funds he siphoned.

UPDATED 5.10PM | Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul is awarded SUMW, with the title 'Datuk Seri Utama'.

Government must be direct and transparent with longhouse residents on lockdowns.

The key concern is whether RM70,000 a fair amount, taking all factors into consideration, says lawyer.

Lee Chean Chung says the public expects them to do their part in battling Covid-19.

Malaysia seriously concerned after reports of military takeover, pre-dawn arrests.

You may have heard this stereotype before, but is it really true? College athletes in competitive sports tend to exhibit lower academic performance. Chew Yiwei, 25, Malaysia’s national diver, has proved the stereotype wrong.

All MPK employees and family members are placed under home surveillance.

He has been charged with nine counts of dishonestly receiving gratification for himself.

Ismail's statements can trigger xenophobic aggression, says veteran activist.

It's time the Malaysian government investigated the extent of the defoliate dioxin sprayed from 1948 to 1960.

UPDATED 2.11PM | A video footage of the clash shows a group of armed men attacking the other group.

The military sees itself as the architect of Myanmar's fledgling democracy.

Celebrate FT Day when we have elected territory governments for KL, Labuan and Putrajaya.

US expresses grave concern and alarm, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Forest the most effective tool to trap carbon dioxide, points out its president.

It slashes the country's forecasted GDP growth this year from 11.5 to 10 percent.

The superpowers must work together to prevent a major democratic regression, says Liew.

Online pharmacy accepts cryptocurrency in bid to make affordable and attainable healthcare accessible for the nation.

Some excerpts from Thomas' book have raised pertinent questions, including on professionalism, he adds.

In joint statement with a GP, Teo Nie Ching lists eight points for more proactive action from govt.

'I had just started working not long before the company decided to reduce its headcount...'

Scotland, like the rest of the UK, is struggling to control the spread of Covid-19.

We are dealing with a pandemic, the aftermath of which will have major implications on the way we live and work.

Further lab tests and information required before cause of death can be determined, says police.

New data has emerged which shows a significant decline in foreign investor confidence in Malaysia.

People braved the bitter cold to protest across the nation in support of the Kremlin critic.

'Let Pakatan Harapan's ministers return to their respective posts.'

Move comes after days of escalating tension between civilian government and powerful military.

Police ruled out foul play in their probe, Tommy Thomas writes in memoir.

'Letting them use your logo is a backdoor entry into Harapan…'

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