Archive - 7 February 2021

LETTER | Don’t ban Tommy Thomas’ book

LETTER | Don’t ban Tommy Thomas’ book

The vast majority of Malaysians empathise with the former AG and share his candid views of issues and personalities.
Petronas aiding M'sian workers stranded offshore after Myanmar coup

Petronas aiding M'sian workers stranded offshore after Myanmar coup

'The safety and well-being of our contractors and their families are our utmost priority,' it says.
Flying parcels: J&T Express apologises, cites bonus dispute

Flying parcels: J&T Express apologises, cites bonus dispute

The logistics firm denies that the workers' protest was due to a cut in wages.
EMCO on Bentong and Taiping prisons extended until Feb 22

EMCO on Bentong and Taiping prisons extended until Feb 22

COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri says it was extended based on the joint risk assessment undertaken by various agencies.

LFL: Govt bound under UNCRC to allow stateless children in schools

LFL: Govt bound under UNCRC to allow stateless children in schools

Depriving any child of this right is inhumane, says Zaid Malek.

Family reunion rules relaxed as NSC updates CNY SOP yet again

Family reunion rules relaxed as NSC updates CNY SOP yet again

UPDATED 7.15PM | However, the visiting family members must live within a 10km radius of the reunion venue.

Covid-19 (Feb 7): 3,731 new infections, active cases at new high

Covid-19 (Feb 7): 3,731 new infections, active cases at new high

COVID-19 | Another 15 people have died, bringing the death toll to 872.

Where is bipartisan emergency committee to advise Agong - Kit Siang

Where is bipartisan emergency committee to advise Agong - Kit Siang

False sense of priority seems to pervade top echelon of Muhyiddin government, says DAP veteran.

Couple found after fleeing when their baby tested positive for Covid-19

Couple found after fleeing when their baby tested positive for Covid-19

They were found in a hut near Sungai Sam, Gua Musang.

Video of raging courier service workers and flying parcels sparks concern

Video of raging courier service workers and flying parcels sparks concern

Netizens want the workers to take up their salary issue with the labour office instead of damaging the parcels.

Told to shutter, Perak car accessory shops cry double standards

Told to shutter, Perak car accessory shops cry double standards

Businesses under automotive industry are approved to operate by Miti.

Environment groups object development request on state land in Langkawi

Environment groups object development request on state land in Langkawi

They claim the application is linked to 800ha reclamation project announced by Kedah MB with private firm.

MCA boss breaks silence on CNY SOP, calls for patience

MCA boss breaks silence on CNY SOP, calls for patience

The government has heard your voice, says Wee Ka Siong.

Opposition MPs seek clarity on RM100k allocation spending

Opposition MPs seek clarity on RM100k allocation spending

We received word of the allocations probably in the last 24 hours, says Fahmi Fadzil.

From pioneer in combating Covid-19 to patient

From pioneer in combating Covid-19 to patient

After nearly a year on the frontline, Dr Lee Chew Kiok also falls victim to the virus.

MP urges telcos to provide 'care package' for students

MP urges telcos to provide 'care package' for students

This will give cheaper Internet access to students studying online, says Salahuddin Ayub.

Ship crew, oil and gas workers entering Labuan must still get Covid-19 test

Ship crew, oil and gas workers entering Labuan must still get Covid-19 test

Labuan is frequently visited by foreigners, says Dr Ismuni Bohari.

Malawati Stadium turns into Covid-19 assessment centre

Malawati Stadium turns into Covid-19 assessment centre

It will replace the one at the SS15 MPSJ Hall as it can accommodate more people with 1.5k capacity.

Top cop concedes that enforcers find MCO SOPs confusing

Top cop concedes that enforcers find MCO SOPs confusing

Previously, there were many wrongly issued fines but now it has been reduced, says Rahim.

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

Biggest protests in Myanmar since 2007 draw tens of thousands

UPDATED 3.22PM | Carrying red balloons, demonstrators in Yangon chant 'We don’t want military dictatorship! We want democracy!'

Other winners of Reddit-fueled rallies: Convertible debt

Other winners of Reddit-fueled rallies: Convertible debt

When a stock goes up, convertible bond captures large part of equity's rise, says Brillois.

Market closures: Sibu traders suffer income loss, goods spoilage

Market closures: Sibu traders suffer income loss, goods spoilage

Market keeps shutting down after Covid-19 cases found.

UPDATED 8.23PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 7)

UPDATED 8.23PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 7)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

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MP SPEAKS | The fiasco of Rosliza Ibrahim - is Federal Court wrong?

MP SPEAKS | The fiasco of Rosliza Ibrahim - is Federal Court wrong?

One may ask what is the most significant element of the said judgement.

Netizens in lockdown pooh-poohs M'sia-Indonesia travel deal

Netizens in lockdown pooh-poohs M'sia-Indonesia travel deal

They point out that Covid-19 situation so severe M'sians are barred from leaving district, what more the country.

Thomas' book: Why no mention of dropping Guan Eng's case, asks PAS

Thomas' book: Why no mention of dropping Guan Eng's case, asks PAS

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man wants to know why it wasn't touched on at all in ex-AG's memoir.

Covid-19: Singapore detects first likely re-infected case

Covid-19: Singapore detects first likely re-infected case

COVID-19 | Clinical and laboratory evidence 'suggests likely case of re-infection' in migrant worker.

Environment Ministry to review Kelantan's RM1.7b allocation request

Environment Ministry to review Kelantan's RM1.7b allocation request

We will review this first, says its minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Leaving the IT world to preserve art of nyonya kuih-making

Leaving the IT world to preserve art of nyonya kuih-making

Forty years ago, his parents learnt from a master kuih maker and started a stall. Now it’s John Woo’s turn.
Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

State police chief says cops will probe under Penal Code and the OSA.

MCO 2.0: Domestic Trade Ministry wants dine-in to be allowed

MCO 2.0: Domestic Trade Ministry wants dine-in to be allowed

Deputy minister Rosol Wahid says the ministry will also request that premises selling clothes be allowed to operate.

YOURSAY | A great reset by ex-magistrate Firdaus

YOURSAY | A great reset by ex-magistrate Firdaus

'May your story cause those who are corrupted to reflect and reform.'

Klang Valley Covid-19 cases exceed 105k and other news you may have missed

Klang Valley Covid-19 cases exceed 105k and other news you may have missed

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