Archive - 4 February 2021

Putrajaya shifts gear

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ROUNDUP 05-02-2021

Putrajaya shifts gear

Putrajaya shifts gear

NEWSLETTER 05-02-2021

Thomas broke his oath, says Zahid

Thomas broke his oath, says Zahid

The Umno president says that the book could also invite negative perceptions regarding the ability and capability of AGC officers.

Finance minister: RM12.72b in wage subsidy programme approved

Finance minister: RM12.72b in wage subsidy programme approved

He also says that a total of 322,177 employers and 2.64 million employees have received the benefits under Prihatin, Penjana.
Friday, general mass prayers capacity in Federal Territories expanded - Jawi

Friday, general mass prayers capacity in Federal Territories expanded - Jawi

All regulations will come into effect tomorrow.
Grab launches programme to increase vaccine access, education for stakeholders

Grab launches programme to increase vaccine access, education for stakeholders

The e-hailing services company says it's also to encourage all passengers, drivers and delivery partners to get vaccinated.

Youth sets up food bank with own pocket money to feed the poor

Youth sets up food bank with own pocket money to feed the poor

Port Dickson-born R Praviin says the initiative started four years ago when he was in Form Three.
‘Malaysia needs to be more granular in data analysis to handle Covid-19’

‘Malaysia needs to be more granular in data analysis to handle Covid-19’

Dr Jemilah Mahmood says the health industry has now utilised artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Tommy Thomas’ book a clear insult, says his successor

Tommy Thomas’ book a clear insult, says his successor

Idrus Harun assures his chambers that he is not influenced by the book’s contents.

Nazir regrets Thomas’ implication of his father in May 13 riot

Nazir regrets Thomas’ implication of his father in May 13 riot

The youngest son of Abdul Razak Hussein says what was written is purely conjecture and can't be construed as evidence.

Hamid Sultan suspended until retirement - report

Hamid Sultan suspended until retirement - report

The report says he is the first judge to be suspended since the Judges’ Ethics Committee Act 2010 came into effect.
China bat caves need exploring in search for Covid origins, WHO team member says

China bat caves need exploring in search for Covid origins, WHO team member says

The team in Wuhan has been receiving new information about how the virus led to a pandemic.
Prasarana to lodge report with MACC, SSM over project in Saudi Arabia

Prasarana to lodge report with MACC, SSM over project in Saudi Arabia

The decision comes at the conclusion of an 18-month internal audit and forensic investigation exercises.
PM arrives in Indonesia for official visit

PM arrives in Indonesia for official visit

He and his wife are met on arrival by Indonesian Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian.

Muda appeals to minister for registration, keeps court option open

Muda appeals to minister for registration, keeps court option open

It says further legal action depends on home minister's response to appeal.

Covid-19 (Feb 4): 4,571 new cases, 17 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 4): 4,571 new cases, 17 deaths

No signs of Covid-19 spread slowing down, except perhaps in Sabah.

Two localities in Terengganu, one in Perak placed under EMCO

Two localities in Terengganu, one in Perak placed under EMCO

The enforcement will start from tomorrow, says minister Ismail Sabri.

Police smash ganja trafficking syndicate, five men arrested

Police smash ganja trafficking syndicate, five men arrested

Drugs worth RM373,075 seized in four raids around Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Negeri Sembilan.

Barbershops, car wash centres allowed to operate from tomorrow

Barbershops, car wash centres allowed to operate from tomorrow

UPDATED 10.35PM | Ismail Sabri says these businesses must comply with strict SOP.

Anwar says higher fines burden rakyat, points to ‘double standards’

Anwar says higher fines burden rakyat, points to ‘double standards’

UPDATED 7.30PM | 'Leaders who break SOPs are not punished but the people are,' adds the opposition leader.

World faces around 4,000 Covid-19 mutated viruses that spread swiftly

World faces around 4,000 Covid-19 mutated viruses that spread swiftly

Researchers have started to explore mixed vaccine shots as current vaccines are not considered effective.

No CNY visitations allowed, celebrations confined within households

No CNY visitations allowed, celebrations confined within households

UPDATED 6.28PM | Celebrations will be confined to members of the same household, says Ismail Sabri.

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Potential issues could arise around discrimination, privilege and exclusion of the younger generation who would be last in line to be vaccinated.
Muhyiddin urged to emulate Perak, Johor on allocations for opposition MPs

Muhyiddin urged to emulate Perak, Johor on allocations for opposition MPs

In making the call, Harapan MPs noted that the PM had urged all politicians to set aside their differences.

KJ gets a new portfolio: Immunisation minister

KJ gets a new portfolio: Immunisation minister

The Rembau MP will deal with coordination among states and government agencies.

Emergency: PM brushes off lawsuits, says Agong knows the law

Emergency: PM brushes off lawsuits, says Agong knows the law

Emergency's only purpose is to tackle Covid-19 more effectively, says Muhyiddin.

Isa Samad settles bail payment and files his appeal notice

Isa Samad settles bail payment and files his appeal notice

The additional bail payment of RM700,000 was settled by the former Felda chairperson today.

Youth group demands apology after Harakah TV host mocks suicide, depression

Youth group demands apology after Harakah TV host mocks suicide, depression

Deputy minister Siti Zailah is also chided for laughing over the host's flippant remarks.

PM: Stiffer penalties for SOP non-compliance, repeat offenders

PM: Stiffer penalties for SOP non-compliance, repeat offenders

UPDATED 4.42PM | This approach is necessary to avoid a total lockdown of the economy, says Muhyiddin.

Pulmonary hypertension: a rare, progressive debilitating disease

Pulmonary hypertension: a rare, progressive debilitating disease

Pulmonary hypertension is caused by constricted blood vessels in the lung.

Suit against me part of PKR's campaign of vengeance - Zuraida

Suit against me part of PKR's campaign of vengeance - Zuraida

The minister claims PKR abusing court process and also trying to enrich its political coffers.

Fahrenheit88’s latest retail destination

Fahrenheit88’s latest retail destination

Leading book retailer, BookXcess has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fahrenheit88 Shopping Mall to be the anchor retailer in Hijau, Fahrenheit88’s latest retail destination.
Grandmother raising teen alone moved to tears by laptop donation

Grandmother raising teen alone moved to tears by laptop donation

She says her only source of income is an RM300 zakat aid every month.

S'gor sultan expresses concern over rising corruption, fake news

S'gor sultan expresses concern over rising corruption, fake news

Sultan Sharafuddin also expresses shock over the MACC’s disclosure many corruption cases in the country involved civil servants.

US, Australia discuss China and Myanmar in first leaders call

US, Australia discuss China and Myanmar in first leaders call

White House says Biden held talks with Morrison on how to work together on these two issues.

Dr M still refuses to take responsibility for 'egregious blunder' - Kit Siang

Dr M still refuses to take responsibility for 'egregious blunder' - Kit Siang

The former PM maintains the position that PN would not be in power if Harapan had backed him.

NGOs appeal to S'gor ruler to intervene in plan to degazette forest reserve

NGOs appeal to S'gor ruler to intervene in plan to degazette forest reserve

Sultan had reminded the state government to protect forest reserves in S'gor, says NGO Peka.

LETTER | Calm heads and cool tongues

LETTER | Calm heads and cool tongues

We have all been affected in our own ways with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lalamove beefs up its fleet to support SMEs with festive deliveries

Lalamove beefs up its fleet to support SMEs with festive deliveries

Fully customisable Lalamove delivery fleet is primed to fulfil up to 35,000 daily business deliveries in conjunction with dual celebrations in February
'More the merrier' - Umno president ready for fresh bid to unseat him

'More the merrier' - Umno president ready for fresh bid to unseat him

Challenging the sitting Umno president in party polls is considered taboo, but Zahid says he's 'democratic'.

Ex-AG Apandi to lodge police report against ex-AG Thomas

Ex-AG Apandi to lodge police report against ex-AG Thomas

However, the former Federal Court judge didn't disclose details of the report.

LETTER | Some suggestions on how to compensate for lost schooling days

LETTER | Some suggestions on how to compensate for lost schooling days

Strategy can succeed if there is good coordination among all the stakeholders.

Global vaccine trust rising, but France, Japan, others sceptical

Global vaccine trust rising, but France, Japan, others sceptical

COVID-19 | Over half of those surveyed worldwide say they would take the shot if it were offered next week.

Myanmar junta blocks Facebook to shut down dissent

Myanmar junta blocks Facebook to shut down dissent

The move to clamp down on activists comes as the West increases pressure.

US 'deeply disturbed' by reports of systematic rape of Muslims in China camps

US 'deeply disturbed' by reports of systematic rape of Muslims in China camps

It says China has committed 'crimes against humanity and genocide' in Xinjiang.

UPDATED 9.54PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 4)

UPDATED 9.54PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 4)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
Three M'sians among 17 new imported cases in S'pore

Three M'sians among 17 new imported cases in S'pore

The three work permit holders are asymptomic.

US should delay complete troop pullout in Afghanistan - report to Congress

US should delay complete troop pullout in Afghanistan - report to Congress

Washington should not abandon the Afghan peace process, the bipartisan report says.
Russia, China discuss technical aspects of joint lunar station

Russia, China discuss technical aspects of joint lunar station

In 2017, the Russian and Chinese space agencies signed a space cooperation programme for 2018-2022.

SEGi gearing to start 2021 in high spirits

SEGi gearing to start 2021 in high spirits

These recognitions are testimonies of SEGi’s commitment to providing high-quality education
Muda hit by legal setback to become political party

Muda hit by legal setback to become political party

UPDATED 11.53AM | KL High Court dismisses its bid to compel the ROS and home minister to register the party.

Legal bid filed to compel AG to advise Muhyiddin to quit as PM

Legal bid filed to compel AG to advise Muhyiddin to quit as PM

Khairuddin contends the AG has failed to advise the king that PM has allegedly lost his parliamentary majority.

Marzuki: Syed Saddiq like brother, Pejuang ready to work with Muda

Marzuki: Syed Saddiq like brother, Pejuang ready to work with Muda

Pejuang deputy president optimistic Mahathir-Anwar bad blood can be overcome.

Congenital heart disease: its risks, symptoms and treatments

Congenital heart disease: its risks, symptoms and treatments

Congenital heart disease, also known as congenital heart defect is a heart complication present at birth.

Cybersecurity threats under check in Malaysia - CyberSecurity Malaysia

Cybersecurity threats under check in Malaysia - CyberSecurity Malaysia

These are being continuously monitored, so there is no need for the public to feel anxious, CSM says.

COMMENT | Working with Dr M again - yes, with conditions

COMMENT | Working with Dr M again - yes, with conditions

Mahathir should only play an advisory role if Harapan returns to power.
We have it worse than you, opposition MPs tell Zahid

We have it worse than you, opposition MPs tell Zahid

They claim they have not received a single sen from the government.

Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi after coup

Charges filed against Aung San Suu Kyi after coup

Her alleged offence: illegally importing communications equipment.

LETTER | Expose the true beneficiaries of graft

LETTER | Expose the true beneficiaries of graft

Time to introduce a central registry for ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) of companies.

COMMENT | Will East Asia beat the pandemic?

COMMENT | Will East Asia beat the pandemic?

Declining growth potential and ageing populations pose a threat to mid-term fiscal sustainability.

Arts practitioners 'drown' as performances banned during pandemic

Arts practitioners 'drown' as performances banned during pandemic

Dikir barat troupes are badly hit as they can no longer stage their shows.

COMMENT | Tommy Thomas and the burden of race

COMMENT | Tommy Thomas and the burden of race

Guan Eng and Thomas were not judged by their actions but by their ethnicity.

YOURSAY | Ex-AG’s memoir: Some transparency is better than none

YOURSAY | Ex-AG’s memoir: Some transparency is better than none

‘Thomas’ client was the rakyat. It was right for him to reveal what was going on…’
AstraZeneca, Oxford to produce 'next-generation' vaccine as soon as September

AstraZeneca, Oxford to produce 'next-generation' vaccine as soon as September

This vaccine is to tackle the new variants of Covid-19, the drug maker announces.

Covax expects to provide M’sia 1.6 million vaccine doses by July

Covax expects to provide M’sia 1.6 million vaccine doses by July

The actual number of vaccines may change due to manufacturing and other constraints.

MP SPEAKS | Corruption: What we can learn from the Singapore story

MP SPEAKS | Corruption: What we can learn from the Singapore story

'Duit kopi is not in the language or culture of Singaporeans.'

Zahid 'thanks' govt for giving Umno reps same annual allocation as opposition

Zahid 'thanks' govt for giving Umno reps same annual allocation as opposition

Why, asks the Umno president, despite we being part of the govt, while our counterparts in PN get RM3.7 million!

Isa Samad convicted for corruption and other news you may have missed

Isa Samad convicted for corruption and other news you may have missed

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