Archive - 8 February 2021

Adham relaxes quarantine rules for fellow ministers on official trips

Adham relaxes quarantine rules for fellow ministers on official trips

Health minister issues order which essentially reduces ministers’ quarantine time from 10 days to three.

Different strain of Covid-19 virus in S'wak - state minister

Different strain of Covid-19 virus in S'wak - state minister

COVID-19 | Genome sequencing analysis shows the new strain is similar to the ones found in Indonesia and UK.

Govt's student laptop programme turns out to be a loan

Govt's student laptop programme turns out to be a loan

Muar MP asks why the fact that it's a loan was not presented in Parliament during Budget 2021.

Nazir Razak joins PLS Plantations' board

Nazir Razak joins PLS Plantations' board

He will assume the role of non-executive independent chairperson effective Feb 10.

Hisham in Abu Dhabi as IPIC cloud hangs

Hisham in Abu Dhabi as IPIC cloud hangs

Foreign Ministry says he is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart tonight.

Myanmar police warn protesters to disperse or face force

Myanmar police warn protesters to disperse or face force

In Naypyitaw, police place a sign saying live ammunition could be used if protesters breach third line of officers.

Call for international action against economic interests of Myanmar military

Call for international action against economic interests of Myanmar military

Burma Human Rights Network urges targeted sanctions against military-owned and controlled companies.

Covid-19 (Feb 8): 3,100 new cases, record 24 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 8): 3,100 new cases, record 24 deaths

New cases are on downtrend since MCO, except for Selangor, KL, Johor, Sarawak and Malacca.

Corruption: Abdul Azeez's brother granted DNAA for abetment

Corruption: Abdul Azeez's brother granted DNAA for abetment

Judge decides so after prosecution applied for Abdul Latif to get a DNAA by making him a prosecution witness.

S'gor engaging with private hospitals over late reporting of Covid-19 cases

S'gor engaging with private hospitals over late reporting of Covid-19 cases

This is more effective than imposing fines, says its state health director.

Health exco: Malacca's high infectivity rate due to 16 active clusters

Health exco: Malacca's high infectivity rate due to 16 active clusters

The Industri Serkam and Tembok Sungai Udang clusters have contributed the highest number of cases.

Chong Wei steps up donations for students in MCO pickle

Chong Wei steps up donations for students in MCO pickle

Former national shuttler is pledging 50 tablet computers and 20 laptops to students in need.

New Year, New Flow: How to keep good and clear water flowing in your pond

New Year, New Flow: How to keep good and clear water flowing in your pond

The simplest yet long-term solutions to keeping water ponds clean and clear flowing smoothly for Chinese New Year

Nora Anne's family applies for revision of Coroner's Court decision

Nora Anne's family applies for revision of Coroner's Court decision

Their counsel Louise Azmi says the application was filed at Seremban High Court on Feb 5.

Maceos: Malaysia-Indonesia travel bubble will help businesses

Maceos: Malaysia-Indonesia travel bubble will help businesses

The agreement will facilitate movement of business travellers, says Maceos president Francis Teo.

'Focus on job creation' - MPs to Annuar after urban poverty report

'Focus on job creation' - MPs to Annuar after urban poverty report

MPs fume as report exposes looming crisis for city's B40 group.

COMMENT | Tragi-comedy of book-banning in the 21st century

COMMENT | Tragi-comedy of book-banning in the 21st century

COMMENT | The knee-jerk responses to Thomas’ memoir prove that it is not a book of nonsense.

Ramesh Rao to be charged over controversial tweet

Ramesh Rao to be charged over controversial tweet

NGO leader alleges that the judge who ruled Najib guilty in SRC case is Mahathir's grandnephew.

Jho Low 'runs' 1MDB - former CEO tells High Court

Jho Low 'runs' 1MDB - former CEO tells High Court

'Might as well follow (Low's instructions) or you better quit,' says Mohd Hazem.

Act fast to resolve issue of drastic price hike in computers - Sim

Act fast to resolve issue of drastic price hike in computers - Sim

Don't stand by idly when children are unable to continue their normal education, adds the Bukit Mertajam MP.

Bersih calls for EC's duties to be split among three bodies

Bersih calls for EC's duties to be split among three bodies

Study suggests greater independence and efficiency will follow from the division of labour.

Defamation, sedition and OSA probes - Thomas vows full cooperation

Defamation, sedition and OSA probes - Thomas vows full cooperation

UPDATED 4.25PM | No date has been set to record former AG's statement, says lawyer Sangeet.

Anwar files bid to refer questions over emergency to Federal Court

Anwar files bid to refer questions over emergency to Federal Court

The questions include whether advice given by PM to Agong to suspend Parliament subject to ouster clauses in Federal Constitution.

LETTER | Accusations against Matta made without any fact or evidence

LETTER | Accusations against Matta made without any fact or evidence

We will continue to play our role effectively together to assist and support the ministry and the tourism industry.
China-M'sia ties stood the test of time, says envoy

China-M'sia ties stood the test of time, says envoy

Ambassador Ouyang Yujing pledges to do more to strengthen bilateral relationship.

CCC-ECRL recognises local, bumiputera partners with excellence awards

CCC-ECRL recognises local, bumiputera partners with excellence awards

There are 1,241 local and bumiputera vendors involved in the ECRL project.

Q4 2020 unemployment rose marginally

Q4 2020 unemployment rose marginally

This is when the third wave of the Covid-19 outbreak took place.

Protests sweep Myanmar to oppose coup, support Suu Kyi

Protests sweep Myanmar to oppose coup, support Suu Kyi

We don’t want a dictatorship for the next generation, says 21-year-old Thaw Zin.

Australia urges calm over AstraZeneca's vaccine after South Africa suspends use

Australia urges calm over AstraZeneca's vaccine after South Africa suspends use

There's no proof the vaccine is less effective, says its health minister.

Unicef: Unemployment doubled among urban poor since September

Unicef: Unemployment doubled among urban poor since September

Households headed by women and persons with disabilities particularly hard hit.

RM67.9m tax suit filed against alleged Jho Low associate

RM67.9m tax suit filed against alleged Jho Low associate

So far, Tan Kim Loong has not entered appearance in the suit.

UPDATED 9.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 8)

UPDATED 9.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 8)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
COMMENT | Democracy is dying all over Southeast Asia

COMMENT | Democracy is dying all over Southeast Asia

Myanmar isn't the only country suffering a rollback of democratic rights.
Green hideaway in the heart of KL

Green hideaway in the heart of KL

KINILENS | A protected green lung near the hub of the bustling city Federal Hill has its own charm.

LETTER | Help national ice skating star achieve her dreams, don't politicise

LETTER | Help national ice skating star achieve her dreams, don't politicise

LETTER | We need to remember that Abiraame's achievement is our national pride.

Former US secretary of state George Shultz dies at 100

Former US secretary of state George Shultz dies at 100

In his long political career, he has held four cabinet posts, which is a rare feat.

Saudi Arabia commutes death penalties of Shi'ite minors to 10 years in jail

Saudi Arabia commutes death penalties of Shi'ite minors to 10 years in jail

Having been placed in prison since their arrests, three youths are due to be released in 2022.

Sibu Covid-19 outbreak no longer confined to longhouses - state official

Sibu Covid-19 outbreak no longer confined to longhouses - state official

Only 27 pct of Covid-19 cases in Sibu over the last several days involved longhouses, says Dr Annuar Rapaee.

COMMENT | Why isn't Health DG giving us daily live updates?

COMMENT | Why isn't Health DG giving us daily live updates?

Clarity will help us move on to effectively battle this deadly pandemic.

Suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemicals in Kajang nabbed

Suspects involved in illegal dumping of chemicals in Kajang nabbed

DOE Selangor and police also seized a lorry believed to be used in the dumping.

LETTER | End of the road for salon owners?

LETTER | End of the road for salon owners?

The salon industry's business recovery halted by MCO 2.0.

COMMENT | Nobody asks non-Malay politicians when they will ditch bumi system

COMMENT | Nobody asks non-Malay politicians when they will ditch bumi system

No alternative to bumi policy because non-Malay parties also count on Malays for support.

Growing number of Covid-19 patients dying at home

Growing number of Covid-19 patients dying at home

COVID-19 | The majority are patients above the age of 40.

After a decade of change in Myanmar, fear of the past drives anti-coup protests

After a decade of change in Myanmar, fear of the past drives anti-coup protests

'We don't want a dictatorship for the next generation or for us,” says 21-year-old Thaw Zin.

South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold over variant data

South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold over variant data

Data shows the vaccine gave minimal protection against mild-to-moderate infection caused by South African variant.

Himalayan glacier breaks in India, around 125 missing in floods

Himalayan glacier breaks in India, around 125 missing in floods

The broken glacier swept away a small hydroelectric dam on Sunday, causing floods and the evacuation of villages.

YOURSAY | How can an appeal to the king on emergency be a threat?

YOURSAY | How can an appeal to the king on emergency be a threat?

'MPs are representing us - the rakyat. Our Agong has a right to hear what the rakyat want.'

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt I)

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt I)

Existing legislation already provides the government with wide powers.

DOJ moves to seize RM1.34b in '1MDB-linked funds' from UK law firm

DOJ moves to seize RM1.34b in '1MDB-linked funds' from UK law firm

The funds are held by Clyde & Co on behalf of a client at the National Westminster Bank, says report.

YOURSAY | Malaysia is already the 'sick man' of Southeast Asia

YOURSAY | Malaysia is already the 'sick man' of Southeast Asia

'The ringgit has depreciated against almost all our neighbours' currencies over the past 10 years…'

SOP confusion and other news you may have missed

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

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