Archive - 3 February 2021

Another Umno warlord jailed

Another Umno warlord jailed

NEWSLETTER 04-02-2021

Another Umno warlord jailed

Another Umno warlord jailed

ROUNDUP 04-02-2021

Johor cops raid homestay, cripple Macau scam syndicate

Johor cops raid homestay, cripple Macau scam syndicate

Syndicate chief still at large, says state police chief.

High SOP compliance in KL, Selangor - police

High SOP compliance in KL, Selangor - police

96pct compliance in the federal capital.

Thanks to Rihanna, protesting Indian farmers win global attention

Thanks to Rihanna, protesting Indian farmers win global attention

Meena Harris and Greta Thunberg also tweeted their support.

Another healthy Malaysian under 40 dies of Covid-19

Another healthy Malaysian under 40 dies of Covid-19

The man, 31, was brought in dead to Hospital Alor Gajah, Malacca, the Health Ministry said.

Judge: Industrial Court to hear US embassy unlawful dismissal case

Judge: Industrial Court to hear US embassy unlawful dismissal case

Tribunal to determine whether foreign mission has immunity from local laws, says Kamaludin.

'Over 1,000 unemployed going hungry in Sibu'

'Over 1,000 unemployed going hungry in Sibu'

Unless they receive food aid immediately, their situation will get worse, says S'wak Dayak National Union.

Health Ministry ready to implement first phase of national immunisation

Health Ministry ready to implement first phase of national immunisation

Dry run showed satisfactory results, says Adham Baba.

WHO team probing Covid-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'

WHO team probing Covid-19 visits Wuhan lab, meets 'Bat Woman'

She is Dr Shi Zhengli, a well-known virus hunter who has long focused on bat coronaviruses.

Muhyiddin to make two-day official visit to Indonesia

Muhyiddin to make two-day official visit to Indonesia

Tackling Covid-19 among the issues to be discussed with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Continue donating blood, hospital urges the public

Continue donating blood, hospital urges the public

The Tuanku Fauziah Hospital in Perlis needs at least 700 to 800 blood bags a month.

IMO: Blast heard in Sabah caused by fireball entering atmosphere

IMO: Blast heard in Sabah caused by fireball entering atmosphere

It is like a meteor but way bigger, says Zamri.

Covid-19 (Feb 3): 4,284 new cases, death toll crosses 800 mark

Covid-19 (Feb 3): 4,284 new cases, death toll crosses 800 mark

There are 48,309 active Covid-19 cases in the country.

Dr M 'satisfied' with Thomas but wanted him out due to 'bashing'

Dr M 'satisfied' with Thomas but wanted him out due to 'bashing'

UPDATED 7.30PM | The former premier did not plan to renew Thomas' term as attorney general.

LETTER | Covid-19 screening – not as straightforward as one might think

LETTER | Covid-19 screening – not as straightforward as one might think

LETTER | Simply lowering costs without taking in all considerations may lead to the unsustainability.

LETTER | Justice Hamid Sultan – the need for RCI

LETTER | Justice Hamid Sultan – the need for RCI

We are doubtful that the ethics committee has the jurisdiction to examine the veracity of the allegations.
M'sia developing saliva test for Covid-19

M'sia developing saliva test for Covid-19

The method uses DNA and fiber-optic sensor to detect the virus.

Swiss pleasure cruiser turned into vaccine 'shot ship' for lakeside towns

Swiss pleasure cruiser turned into vaccine 'shot ship' for lakeside towns

168 people can be vaccinated daily aboard the ship.

Edict wants cops charged after man dies of blunt force trauma

Edict wants cops charged after man dies of blunt force trauma

His parents didn't know he was detained until the police called them, using the son's phone to inform them of the death.

China to provide 10 million vaccine doses to Covax initiative

China to provide 10 million vaccine doses to Covax initiative

Three Chinese companies have applied to join the initiative for approval.
Malaysia climbs EIU democracy index to highest rank ever

Malaysia climbs EIU democracy index to highest rank ever

'Improvements in electoral process and pluralism resulted in more democratic political institutions.'

LETTER | Memoir of a former AG: Could the publication be prevented?

LETTER | Memoir of a former AG: Could the publication be prevented?

Based on an English case held in 1976, action could have been taken.

Lift MCO or businesses will die, pleads trade group

Lift MCO or businesses will die, pleads trade group

A coalition of business groups says the second round of MCO will leave many jobless and in dire straits.

No televised Covid-19 briefings since Jan 21, but Health DG has been in touch

No televised Covid-19 briefings since Jan 21, but Health DG has been in touch

DG cancelled last two scheduled TV briefings due to urgent matters but can still be reached via other channels.

After MCO extension, Anwar renews call for blanket loan moratorium

After MCO extension, Anwar renews call for blanket loan moratorium

UPDATED 8.20PM | PKR president also demands govt engages with Asean to come up with joint Covid-19 response.

PKR MP schools cops on Anwar's 'emergency' stand, wants probe dropped

PKR MP schools cops on Anwar's 'emergency' stand, wants probe dropped

Nik Nazmi says lawsuit is against govt, not monarchy.

Ampang Umno chief dies from Covid-19

Ampang Umno chief dies from Covid-19

It is understood that Ismail Kijo was among close contacts of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, who tested positive on Jan 14.
Ex-Mara Inc chairperson arrested, to face charges over RM33.45m bribe

Ex-Mara Inc chairperson arrested, to face charges over RM33.45m bribe

The suspect will face 22 graft charges relating to Mara Inc's purchase of Dudley International House in Australia.

MCO conundrum: 'He kept begging to move in, what were we to do?'

MCO conundrum: 'He kept begging to move in, what were we to do?'

UPDATED 5.15PM | Frustration brews over the rule which prevents moving house during this period.

MP SPEAKS | Ministers who failed to save jobs should resign

MP SPEAKS | Ministers who failed to save jobs should resign

Their gross incompetency in handling the health crisis is making things worse.

Ex-solicitor-general reports Thomas to cops over unflattering comments

Ex-solicitor-general reports Thomas to cops over unflattering comments

Mohamad Hanafiah Zakaria says Thomas' remarks have connotations and nuances that he is incapable.

Isa Samad gets 6 years jail, RM15.45m fine for corruption

Isa Samad gets 6 years jail, RM15.45m fine for corruption

UPDATED 4.53PM High Court judge allows the defence's application for stay of execution on the sentence pending appeal.

Muda won't appeal ROS rejection, says minister's claims will strengthen court case

Muda won't appeal ROS rejection, says minister's claims will strengthen court case

This is as the home minister has already prejudged the issue of the application, it says.

Thousands of CNY themed assortments, daily free shipping deals, and a host of treats for consumers with Lazada CNY

Thousands of CNY themed assortments, daily free shipping deals, and a host of treats for consumers with Lazada CNY

As Malaysians prepare their grand festivities to celebrate Chinese New Year, Lazada, the leading eCommerce platform in the country will be rolling out its Lazada CNY sale till 5th February 2021 to ensure consumers can stay safe and shop from home for all their Lunar New Year needs.

LETTER | Open letter to authorities: Gazette Bukit Persekutuan

LETTER | Open letter to authorities: Gazette Bukit Persekutuan

MNS proposes for it to be turned into world-class conservation showcase, recreational zone and heritage site.

LETTER | How we can celebrate Chinese New Year safely

LETTER | How we can celebrate Chinese New Year safely

Observe some simple rules in this festive season.

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LETTER | Ethics, corruption and courage

LETTER | Ethics, corruption and courage

When you have mediocrity generally all round, silence is often the best option.
'RM3 only' - hotelier turns to selling roadside food to survive

'RM3 only' - hotelier turns to selling roadside food to survive

Hotel manager has no choice but to resort to desperate measure in this pandemic time.

Hotel purchase case: Isa Samad found guilty of corruption

Hotel purchase case: Isa Samad found guilty of corruption

The KL High Court rules that the defence failed to raise reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s case.
UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 3)

UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 3)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Porn disrupting classes - teachers share struggles with online lessons

Porn disrupting classes - teachers share struggles with online lessons

Other students miss out when teachers are forced to cancel lessons due to classmates playing porn, they say.

Alexei Navalny jailed, declares Putin 'the Underwear Poisoner'

Alexei Navalny jailed, declares Putin 'the Underwear Poisoner'

The Moscow court handed Navalny a three-and-a-half-year sentence.
LETTER | End deforestation before planting 100 million trees

LETTER | End deforestation before planting 100 million trees

Planting trees alone won't solve environmental problems.

Noisy anti-coup protest reverberates in Yangon

Noisy anti-coup protest reverberates in Yangon

The banging of metal pots in a traditional gesture to drive away evil or bad karma.
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Faced with uncompromising cops, fined villagers find compassion elsewhere

Faced with uncompromising cops, fined villagers find compassion elsewhere

Sabah-based charity Beluran Hope organises a donation drive to help the villagers settle the fines.
TimeTec Parking offers cashless and touchless system for extra safety and convenience

TimeTec Parking offers cashless and touchless system for extra safety and convenience

TimeTec invites parking owners and parking management companies to explore TimeTec Parking for future developments.
Some stateless children still denied access to govt school - MP

Some stateless children still denied access to govt school - MP

Government urged to review new policy regarding stateless children's school enrolment.

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 91.6pct effective in the late-stage trial

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 91.6pct effective in the late-stage trial

The Phase III trial results offer another effective weapon to fight the deadly pandemic, scientists say.

Pejuang eyeing 50-60 parliamentary seats for GE15: Marzuki

Pejuang eyeing 50-60 parliamentary seats for GE15: Marzuki

'We have been looking at areas which we feel are compatible with our struggle.'

Focus on the air, not surfaces – journal tells health authorities

Focus on the air, not surfaces – journal tells health authorities

Transmission through contaminated surfaces is now thought to be plausible, but rare.
Anwar: Does Hamzah understand Bahasa?

Anwar: Does Hamzah understand Bahasa?

The PKR chief pans the home minister for saying he would be probed for inciting the people and threatening security.

YOURSAY | Govt should loosen purse strings to help poor survive lockdown

YOURSAY | Govt should loosen purse strings to help poor survive lockdown

‘Didn’t the US return billions to us? That’s our hard-earned money…’
Ex-AG: Harapan's dithering and pandering led to poor law reforms

Ex-AG: Harapan's dithering and pandering led to poor law reforms

Tommy Thomas cites the death penalty, on which the cabinet deferred on deciding its abolition.

COMMENT | Redefining pupillage in M'sia: Lessons from England and Wales

COMMENT | Redefining pupillage in M'sia: Lessons from England and Wales

Pupils who undergo a compulsory nine-month training have little power and require backup.

Pfizer targets at least two billion Covid-19 vaccine doses this year

Pfizer targets at least two billion Covid-19 vaccine doses this year

The global drug maker sees US$15 billion in revenue from the sales of the Covid shots this year.

COMMENT | Caught in a tangled web of vaccine nationalism

COMMENT | Caught in a tangled web of vaccine nationalism

It means that the rich and powerful come first, not only in societies, but also in the world.

Health DG defends team effort after Umno veep calls for a new 'czar'

Health DG defends team effort after Umno veep calls for a new 'czar'

Khaled Nordin yesterday proposed a fresh face to steer the country’s Covid-19 response in a new direction.

MCO 2.0 to be extended and enhanced and other news you may have missed

MCO 2.0 to be extended and enhanced and other news you may have missed

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