Archive - 6 February 2021

Physical SPM classes end on Feb 9, Maszlee urges minister to explain why

Physical SPM classes end on Feb 9, Maszlee urges minister to explain why

People want senior minister to come forward and have a dialogue, says ex-education minister.

Pasar malam a la MCO 2.0

Pasar malam a la MCO 2.0

Visitors thronged the pasar malam in Taman Bukit Anggerik in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

LETTER | Strike balance between freedom of expression and justice

LETTER | Strike balance between freedom of expression and justice

We reiterate our calls for the government to codify the law on sub judice comments and contempt of court.

Covid-19 (Feb 6):  3,847 new cases, Klang Valley crosses 105k mark

Covid-19 (Feb 6): 3,847 new cases, Klang Valley crosses 105k mark

Selangor reports 1,481 new cases, while Malacca experiences surge with 329 new cases.

Malaysia, Indonesia agree in principle on reciprocal green lane

Malaysia, Indonesia agree in principle on reciprocal green lane

Scheme will be implemented once M'sian and Indonesian health authorities deem it appropriate, says Ikram.

Upcoming SPM exams need clear SOP early - educator

Upcoming SPM exams need clear SOP early - educator

What is the process if a student or staff in an exam centre tests positive, asks Raja Singham.

LETTER | Stop wasting funds, focus on housing for longhouse residents

LETTER | Stop wasting funds, focus on housing for longhouse residents

Concentrate resources on providing permanent housing for the Bukit Kiara longhouse families.

COMMENT | Covid-19 - improve management of mild cases, close contacts

COMMENT | Covid-19 - improve management of mild cases, close contacts

More awareness and clarity is also needed on the SOPs for home quarantine.

Covid-19 infectivity finally dips under 1.00

Covid-19 infectivity finally dips under 1.00

However, several states including Selangor, Johor, and Malacca still had an Rt above 1.00

Standardise MCO SOPs for all festivals, says Terengganu PKR chief

Standardise MCO SOPs for all festivals, says Terengganu PKR chief

Government always adjusting based on objections, leading to confusion, Azan claims.

LETTER | CCTV recordings must be used for death in custody cases

LETTER | CCTV recordings must be used for death in custody cases

Body cams, vehicle cameras, and CCTV with recording capacity must be made priority.

Annuar dismisses Dr M prediction that Umno-PAS-Bersatu tie-up will fail

Annuar dismisses Dr M prediction that Umno-PAS-Bersatu tie-up will fail

Ketereh MP says stumbling blocks do exist but will be overcome.

Thousands protest against coup in Myanmar's biggest city

Thousands protest against coup in Myanmar's biggest city

Doctors, teachers, refuse to work and people bang pots and pans at night to show anger.

PN govt has allocated RM100,000 to opposition MPs, says Yeoh

PN govt has allocated RM100,000 to opposition MPs, says Yeoh

A war of words over the matter began when Umno's Zahid complained about the allocations.

Report: Embassy concerned by high death, suicide rates among Nepali workers

Report: Embassy concerned by high death, suicide rates among Nepali workers

Average of 20 deaths a month involving Nepalis another worry too, says Pratik Karki.

LETTER | A rebuttal to the preposterous lies about SELangkah

LETTER | A rebuttal to the preposterous lies about SELangkah

LETTER | SELangkah was actively used in Selangor from May to August and we managed to keep positive cases low.

Explainer: How ministry decides between RT-PCR and RTK to test for Covid-19

Explainer: How ministry decides between RT-PCR and RTK to test for Covid-19

MOH experts explain the circumstances that warrant the two different tests.

CNY SOPs different from what was discussed - Chinese associations

CNY SOPs different from what was discussed - Chinese associations

This comes after the announced SOPs received brickbats from public and politicians.

CNY: Unusually quiet business for traditional joss stick maker

CNY: Unusually quiet business for traditional joss stick maker

The order for traditional joss stick has dropped by over 30 percent since March last year.
Social media abuzz with #KitaMintaLima

Social media abuzz with #KitaMintaLima

UPDATED 3.50PM | The hashtag movement sees netizens requesting five things from the king related to Covid-19 and the government.

Investigation against Anwar shows PN govt's desperation - PKR Youth

Investigation against Anwar shows PN govt's desperation - PKR Youth

Akmal Nasir says Anwar was within his rights to write to the King.
Ministry wants Facebook to share data on Covid-19 management

Ministry wants Facebook to share data on Covid-19 management

This to learn how other countries managed their vaccination programmes, says Saifuddin Abdullah.
Arrest of drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge Asian syndicate

Arrest of drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge Asian syndicate

Lee Chung Chak was arrested at his serviced apartment in an upscale Bangkok area.

'Detestable episode' - C4 slams punishment of whistleblower judge

'Detestable episode' - C4 slams punishment of whistleblower judge

Corruption watchdog outraged by treatment received by Hamid Sultan.

Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup

Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup

UPDATED 5.48PM | Teachers and students in Myanmar rallied to a growing civil disobedience campaign.

Innovative policies needed to curb corrupt practices - Akhbar

Innovative policies needed to curb corrupt practices - Akhbar

He says the corrupt practices contributed to a chain of various national problems.

Law minister calls ex-AG's book 'malicious and nonsensical'

Law minister calls ex-AG's book 'malicious and nonsensical'

Takiyuddin says he's open to constructive criticism but finds ill-intent in Thomas' book.

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

It's time to release recordings of Tunku Abdul Rahman's views on May 13.

Cendol seller jailed 16 years for supporting, promoting terrorist group

Cendol seller jailed 16 years for supporting, promoting terrorist group

Nahzatulazran A Rahman will serve the jail term from his date of arrest on Sept 10, 2017.
Seniman appeals to govt to set SOPs for creative industry

Seniman appeals to govt to set SOPs for creative industry

The enforcement of the MCO, which did not allow filming to be carried out, resulted in them having no income to continue living.
COMMENT | Ditching the bumiputera system? Three Utopian scenarios

COMMENT | Ditching the bumiputera system? Three Utopian scenarios

A cold hard look at ways of departing from Malaysia’s long-held bumiputera system.

Two immigration officers claim trial to bribery, money laundering charges

Two immigration officers claim trial to bribery, money laundering charges

One of the officer's wife was also charged together with him.

Bersatu-Umno-PAS govt a recipe for disaster, says Dr M

Bersatu-Umno-PAS govt a recipe for disaster, says Dr M

Ex-premier claims 'Malay-Muslim' tag is just to hoodwink the community.

Suspected of 'tonto' links, youth claims cops beat him repeatedly

Suspected of 'tonto' links, youth claims cops beat him repeatedly

'My eyes, legs, back, and head were swollen due to the incident,' reads Lim's police report.

Over 4,000 MOH frontliners infected with Covid-19 - Health DG

Over 4,000 MOH frontliners infected with Covid-19 - Health DG

Most of them got infected in the community and not in the facilities where they work, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Ahmad Maslan lodges police report over Tommy Thomas book

Ahmad Maslan lodges police report over Tommy Thomas book

He claims that the book by ex-AG contains seditious allegations against second prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein.

LETTER | Beware of the dark sides of cashless payments

LETTER | Beware of the dark sides of cashless payments

It is crucial for us to be cautious because the method also has some drawbacks without us knowing it.
Ramkarpal calls for probe into alleged corruption in justice system

Ramkarpal calls for probe into alleged corruption in justice system

UPDATED 2.20PM | MP reacting to ex-magistrate Firdaus Ramlan sharing his story on being convicted of corruption.

YOURSAY | Covid dilemma – the economy or our health?

YOURSAY | Covid dilemma – the economy or our health?

‘If we let all businesses to operate, eventually everyone will suffer.’
UPDATED 8.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 6)

UPDATED 8.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 6)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
International Criminal Court says it has jurisdiction in Palestinian territories

International Criminal Court says it has jurisdiction in Palestinian territories

Decision paves the way for possible criminal investigation, despite Israeli objections.

Corrupt magistrate's shot at redemption and other news you may have missed

Corrupt magistrate's shot at redemption and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' legend dead at 91

Christopher Plummer, 'Sound of Music' legend dead at 91

In 2012 he became the oldest actor to win an Oscar, for best supporting actor in Beginners.

Exhibition showcases young artists' take on May 13

Exhibition showcases young artists' take on May 13

Co-curators say the purpose is to broaden prospectives, not apportion blame.