Archive - 9 February 2021

Sibu Pasai cluster sparked by interstate traveller who quarantined at home

Sibu Pasai cluster sparked by interstate traveller who quarantined at home

To date, over 2,000 longhouse residents and healthcare workers infected, 18 died.

Adham: 3-day quarantine may be for business travellers, public next

Adham: 3-day quarantine may be for business travellers, public next

Health minister says 10-day quarantine was driving investors away.

Hishammuddin may be quarantined 10 days after UAE trip - health minister

Hishammuddin may be quarantined 10 days after UAE trip - health minister

Adham Baba says PM allowed three-day quarantine after following strict travel itinerary.

MCMC warns courier company in viral video to improve parcel handling

MCMC warns courier company in viral video to improve parcel handling

Courier companies licensed under Postal Services Act must abide by rules set.

Tommy Thomas book is inaccurate about AGC officers - bar

Tommy Thomas book is inaccurate about AGC officers - bar

We cannot make summary of the attitude of the officers and lawyers in the AGC, says Salim Bashir.

DG Hisham: MCO 2.0 working, worst is behind us

DG Hisham: MCO 2.0 working, worst is behind us

UPDATED 9.20PM | He expects daily cases and infectivity to continue to drop, especially from next week.

Teen lockup rape: Suspect retracts guilty plea, 2 cops charged for negligence

Teen lockup rape: Suspect retracts guilty plea, 2 cops charged for negligence

Lawyers representing cops also representing the alleged rapist.

Centralised training allowed for M-League, MHL, and STL from Feb 15

Centralised training allowed for M-League, MHL, and STL from Feb 15

Accommodation will be based on camp quarantine, home quarantine approaches.

PMO threatens legal action against Umno leader over recalcitrant PM claim

PMO threatens legal action against Umno leader over recalcitrant PM claim

Legal action against Puad Zarkashi if he doesn't publicly apologise, says PM's office.

Selangkah rolls out enhanced mobile app with commercial features

Selangkah rolls out enhanced mobile app with commercial features

The new-look app includes upgraded contact tracing and new features to boost enterprise and trade.

Boss Mama releases revolutionary nursing bra to fill the gap for Malaysian breastfeeding and breast pumping mothers

Boss Mama releases revolutionary nursing bra to fill the gap for Malaysian breastfeeding and breast pumping mothers

Their 100% Malaysian-made Real-Support Bra is perfect for all breastfeeding mommies.

Sarawak polls: No negotiation to field PN candidates - PBB

Sarawak polls: No negotiation to field PN candidates - PBB

Let Sarawak parties look after Sarawak, says Abdul Karim.

Covid-19 (Feb 9): 2,764 new cases, lowest since Jan 11

Covid-19 (Feb 9): 2,764 new cases, lowest since Jan 11

There were 13 new deaths, bringing the Covid-19 death toll to 909.

Meat cartel scandal: Company, duo claim trial over use of 'fake' halal logo

Meat cartel scandal: Company, duo claim trial over use of 'fake' halal logo

JB Sessions Court sets bail at RM250,000 with one surety each, their passports surrendered to the court.

Special allocation of RM3.1m for Sabah opposition assemblypersons

Special allocation of RM3.1m for Sabah opposition assemblypersons

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says 31 opposition assemblypersons will receive RM100,000 each.

Ismail Sabri: Dine-in allowed, fashion and retail can open tomorrow

Ismail Sabri: Dine-in allowed, fashion and retail can open tomorrow

Dining is limited to two per table.

Nothing wrong with differing views, Rafidah says on call to ban ex-AG's memoir

Nothing wrong with differing views, Rafidah says on call to ban ex-AG's memoir

The former minister calls intolerance for opposing perspectives and diverse views as a 'worrying trend' in Malaysia.

Jho Low has authority to appoint 1MDB CEO - witness

Jho Low has authority to appoint 1MDB CEO - witness

Ex-1MDB CEO also testifies that it was the culture at 1MDB to not disclose Jho Low's name on record.

TimeTec Digital Building Ecosystem perfects modern buildings

TimeTec Digital Building Ecosystem perfects modern buildings

TimeTec Group, having 80 strong headcounts of the R&D team with CMMi Level 3 certification, has developed the property tech ecosystem based on cloud and edge computing deployable in various commercial and residential buildings.
Annuar deliberately portaying himself as victim - Khaled

Annuar deliberately portaying himself as victim - Khaled

It is unhealthy for Annuar to continue criticising the party openly, says the Umno veep.

Ex-CJ heads committee to advise Agong on emergency

Ex-CJ heads committee to advise Agong on emergency

Independent committee includes various experts, ex-civil servants and MPs from both sides of the floor.

COMMENT | #AntaraDuaDarjat in the letter of law

COMMENT | #AntaraDuaDarjat in the letter of law

The rakyat perceived that there seem to be two different treatments between ordinary citizens and members of the cabinet.
Singapore repatriates radicalised Malaysian

Singapore repatriates radicalised Malaysian

Investigations reveal the man was a supporter of the so-called Islamic State militant group.
Dzulkefly: What's the science behind 3-day quarantine for ministers?

Dzulkefly: What's the science behind 3-day quarantine for ministers?

Ex-health minister calls the decision by the health minister 'counter-intuitive' and 'irresponsible'.

US navy says two carrier groups conduct joint operations in South China Sea

US navy says two carrier groups conduct joint operations in South China Sea

It's the first such exercise since July 2020 amid heightened tensions in the contested waters.

Former public officer fined RM40k for receiving gratification of RM25,500

Former public officer fined RM40k for receiving gratification of RM25,500

Herman Ibrahim, 46, was the cultural officer at the Perak State Secretary’s Office.
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programmes in 2020 - UN report

North Korea developed nuclear, missile programmes in 2020 - UN report

The report says this is in violation of international sanctions.

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Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons

Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons

UPDATED 3.37PM | 'We will continue to fight,' says youth activist, calling for release of political prisoners.

Covid-19 backlog: Why delays happen and what can be done

Covid-19 backlog: Why delays happen and what can be done

COVID-19 | Labs, GPs, MOH and other experts break down the multi-faceted problem plus propose possible solutions.

MP urges speaker to allow written questions while Parliament suspended

MP urges speaker to allow written questions while Parliament suspended

Charles Santiago says difficult for MPs to raise pertinent issues that need answers from the government.

Clubhouse app blocked in China, added to 'Great Firewall' - users, activists

Clubhouse app blocked in China, added to 'Great Firewall' - users, activists

This ends a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions often censored in China.

Ministers or ordinary M'sians: Covid-19 can't tell the difference, doc tells Adham

Ministers or ordinary M'sians: Covid-19 can't tell the difference, doc tells Adham

COVID-19 | The doctor notes the Health DG's apparent failure to speak out against ministers' reduced quarantine period.

MP SPEAKS | Compulsory testing on foreign workers not well thought out

MP SPEAKS | Compulsory testing on foreign workers not well thought out

One-off testing in a workplace is a knee-jerk reaction to the call for more testings done to bend or flatten the curve.
UEM Edgenta unveils holistic Covid-19 business solutions focused on workplace safety & health

UEM Edgenta unveils holistic Covid-19 business solutions focused on workplace safety & health

Company continues to focus on delivering service excellence to support national post pandemic recovery efforts - embarks on a digital healthcare transformation journey.

Don’t panic, AstraZeneca vaccine is still good

Don’t panic, AstraZeneca vaccine is still good

Global health officials back AstraZeneca vaccine after South Africa study rings alarm
Clear SOPs and Contingency Plans needed for SPM Exams

Clear SOPs and Contingency Plans needed for SPM Exams

Many are concerned with the impact of the pandemic on both exam preparation and safety of those involved.

Hadi ready to be one of the first Covid-19 vaccine recipients

Hadi ready to be one of the first Covid-19 vaccine recipients

'I am prepared to be part of early vaccine recipient group together with PM, as a sign of support for govt's effort.'

Acer Malaysia introduces the highly compact Acer TravelMate P4

Acer Malaysia introduces the highly compact Acer TravelMate P4

In line with the need to work from home or anywhere at any time, Acer TravelMate P4 provides a balance of performance with critical business features.

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Medical woes: Try stepping into the shoes of a transgender person

Medical woes: Try stepping into the shoes of a transgender person

SPECIAL REPORT | 'Imagine me, with this face, seeing a gynaecologist.'

UPDATED 11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 9)

UPDATED 11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 9)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

MP regrets cybertroopers targeting Chong Wei for laptop donations

MP regrets cybertroopers targeting Chong Wei for laptop donations

Some have sought to link ex-national shuttler to DAP and even called for his datukship to be stripped.

Kit Siang nudges PM to uphold 'no double standards' pledge

Kit Siang nudges PM to uphold 'no double standards' pledge

This is after the health minister shortened quarantine for his cabinet colleagues.

Saudi Arabia announces new judicial reforms in move towards codified law

Saudi Arabia announces new judicial reforms in move towards codified law

The discrepancy in court rulings and prolonged litigation have hurt many Saudis, mostly women.

LETTER | Justice Hamid Sultan – the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry

LETTER | Justice Hamid Sultan – the need for a Royal Commission of Inquiry

Considering the importance of the matters raised by the judge, it is important that we raise our views.

Nazri: PM is not punishing me but the 'rakyat'

Nazri: PM is not punishing me but the 'rakyat'

Padang Rengas MP says Muhyiddin's move to slash allocation is against his constituents and not him.

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt 2)

COMMENT | Is the emergency proclamation truly justified? (Pt 2)

Why didn't the gov't use the NSC Act instead of declaring an emergency?

YOURSAY | Govt makes U-turn, but lets protect the elderly, observe SOPs

YOURSAY | Govt makes U-turn, but lets protect the elderly, observe SOPs

‘For personal reasons, I will not be participating in any reunion dinners this year.’
Two more alleged Jho Low associates hit with tax suits

Two more alleged Jho Low associates hit with tax suits

Plaintiff is seeking RM6.7m from Tang and RM2.4m from Loo.

COMMENT | Poor and you’ll get a fine, rich and you’ll be fine

COMMENT | Poor and you’ll get a fine, rich and you’ll be fine

No amount of begging makes a difference. Desperation and poverty are not persuasive.
Zooming in on gathering, Zahid asks if minister should be fined

Zooming in on gathering, Zahid asks if minister should be fined

Bagan Datuk MP makes an apparent reference to Azmin Ali, without naming him.

COMMENT | 'I will not waste time going out to vote'

COMMENT | 'I will not waste time going out to vote'

Those who have decided not to vote have one key reason - they are sick and tired of politics.

CanSinoBIO's Covid-19 vaccine 65.7 pct effective in global trials, Pakistan official says

CanSinoBIO's Covid-19 vaccine 65.7 pct effective in global trials, Pakistan official says

Its single-dose regimen and normal refrigeration requirements could make the vaccine an attractive option for some.

Brother to testify against Baling MP and other news you may have missed

Brother to testify against Baling MP and other news you may have missed

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

New rules for ministers

New rules for ministers

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New rules for ministers

New rules for ministers

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Courier union mulled for postal delivery workers

Courier union mulled for postal delivery workers

Upus says there are 109 registered courier companies, most without a union to represent employees.