Archive - 11 February 2021

Puncak Niaga's suit against Khalid, Selangor govt to go for full trial

Puncak Niaga's suit against Khalid, Selangor govt to go for full trial

Court of Appeal allows the appeal by Puncak Niaga to reverse the Shah Alam High Court ruling to strike out its suit.
One-off payment for MOH Covid-19 frontliners starting March 1

One-off payment for MOH Covid-19 frontliners starting March 1

Eligible staff can start applying for the payment claim beginning this month.

Cops to crack down on those using 'work' to balik kampung

Cops to crack down on those using 'work' to balik kampung

Police will conduct thorough checks and vetting before approving permits for inter-district and inter-state travel.
AGC objects to leave for judicial review to challenge Parliament suspension during emergency

AGC objects to leave for judicial review to challenge Parliament suspension during emergency

The objection was made on the grounds that the applicants did not have a case that could be argued, says senior federal counsel.
Umno leaders pile pressure on govt to announce decision on Adib's case

Umno leaders pile pressure on govt to announce decision on Adib's case

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin says police are in the final stages of the new probe.

Maybe 1988 Umno president can explain secret bank account - Shahril

Maybe 1988 Umno president can explain secret bank account - Shahril

UPDATED 10.36PM | Mahathir had previously said there was an Umno account for 'political donations'.

All EPF members can make i-Sinar withdrawals from Account 1 soon

All EPF members can make i-Sinar withdrawals from Account 1 soon

Finance minister says requirements barring withdrawals are being removed on advice of PM.

MCO 2.0: Driving schools, gyms, golfing, recreational fishing and more allowed

MCO 2.0: Driving schools, gyms, golfing, recreational fishing and more allowed

Each of the permitted activities is bound to procedures that limit engagement between participants.
Covid-19 (Feb 11): 3,384 new cases, 13 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 11): 3,384 new cases, 13 deaths

COVID-19 | The number of new cases is tempered by 3,774 patients being discharged.

Umno No 2, other leaders all in the dark over secret unaudited bank account

Umno No 2, other leaders all in the dark over secret unaudited bank account

They claim no knowledge in the wake of a revelation in court that such an account exists.

Former 1MDB CEO tests negative for Covid-19

Former 1MDB CEO tests negative for Covid-19

Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman didn't attend trial yesterday as he was down with fever.

Three nabbed for allegedly planting ketum in Kelantan forest reserve

Three nabbed for allegedly planting ketum in Kelantan forest reserve

The authorities also found a rifle and three live bullets during the raid.
COMMENT | How to manage vaccine liability in Malaysia

COMMENT | How to manage vaccine liability in Malaysia

In the event of adverse reactions from Covid-19 vaccine, there are options available to deal with the legal consequences.

Gerakan joins PN coalition

Gerakan joins PN coalition

Lau says coalition is committed to moderation and development.
Harapan Plus senators rebut caucus chair's 'mental illness' jibe at netizens

Harapan Plus senators rebut caucus chair's 'mental illness' jibe at netizens

Show more maturity and don't misuse the term, Razali Idris told.

S'pore can offer vaccinations to entire population by this year - PM

S'pore can offer vaccinations to entire population by this year - PM

Currently, 250,000 people have already received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

Avoid large gatherings this CNY - Health DG

Avoid large gatherings this CNY - Health DG

Large gatherings can cause another spike, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Sime Darby: Internal probe reveals no systemic forced labour issues

Sime Darby: Internal probe reveals no systemic forced labour issues

This comes after a report saying forced labour allegations will threaten company's business.
COMMENT | Reading the leaves in 'Tommy' in a teacup

COMMENT | Reading the leaves in 'Tommy' in a teacup

Let's see what we can look out for in the future from this masterly-written memoir.

Digital literacy is the new literacy; are your children being adequately prepared for the future?

Digital literacy is the new literacy; are your children being adequately prepared for the future?

Orbix International School brings education into the 21st century, one campus at a time
Singapore Airlines begins flights with fully vaccinated crew

Singapore Airlines begins flights with fully vaccinated crew

COVID-19 | Singapore govt urges workers at the national airline to sign up for its inoculation programme.
Jho Low's name not mentioned in cabinet meeting minutes - witness

Jho Low's name not mentioned in cabinet meeting minutes - witness

Mazidah Abdul Majid says she can't remember if his name ever mentioned in cabinet meetings.

Najib did not father political graft nor will it die with Umno, says Zaid

Najib did not father political graft nor will it die with Umno, says Zaid

Use emergency to enact a new law to address 'mother of all our problems', adds ex-law minister.

《当今》农历新年特别优惠,立即订阅

《当今》农历新年特别优惠,立即订阅

《当今大马》恭祝各位读者新年进步,平安吉祥

Police deployed at Maeps after Covid-19 patients caught stealing phones

Police deployed at Maeps after Covid-19 patients caught stealing phones

Police say a commotion occurred last night after the suspects were caught by other patients.

LETTER | Is Putrajaya's power a bane or blessing?

LETTER | Is Putrajaya's power a bane or blessing?

Perhaps the moment has come for a thorough review of Putrajaya's might.
Malaysian economy shrank 5.6 pct in 2020

Malaysian economy shrank 5.6 pct in 2020

Chief statistician confirms worst reported figure since 1998 financial crisis.

China-US confrontation a disaster for both countries, Xi tells Biden

China-US confrontation a disaster for both countries, Xi tells Biden

He says Beijing and Washington should also re-establish various mechanisms for dialogue.

Red leaf monkey species flourishes in Sabah's undisturbed jungles

Red leaf monkey species flourishes in Sabah's undisturbed jungles

Known as lotong merah, the monkey is one of Borneo’s endemic primate species.

Malaysia’s travel tech TixCarte partners up with Amsterdam based ticketing platform to further enhance inventory

Malaysia’s travel tech TixCarte partners up with Amsterdam based ticketing platform to further enhance inventory

In many respects the impact of Covid-19 to the tourism industry is evident and undoubtedly transforming. With travel restrictions in effect all over the world and most of the tourism attractions being shut down, COVID-19 has dealt a devastating blow to the industry.

Biden speaks with China's Xi in their first call since US election

Biden speaks with China's Xi in their first call since US election

The Chinese leader spoke with former president Donald Trump in March last year.
Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun in Israeli hit - report

Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun in Israeli hit - report

The one-ton gun was allegedly smuggled into Iran in pieces by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
Ministers: Covid-19 vaccine free to all, including non-citizens

Ministers: Covid-19 vaccine free to all, including non-citizens

COVID-19 | Adham Baba and Khairy Jamaluddin say vaccinating foreigners is the humane thing to do.

COMMENT | The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

COMMENT | The end of the single-party dominance era in Malaysia

Many politicians unable to accept new political normal that there is no such thing as a dominant party in govt anymore.

UPDATED 5.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 11)

UPDATED 5.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 11)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Russia jails Jehovah's Witness for 7.5 years

Russia jails Jehovah's Witness for 7.5 years

The Supreme Court has branded the Jehovah's Witnesses an 'extremist' organisation in 2017 and ordered it to disband.

Court to hear legal action seeking Muhyiddin's resignation as PM on March 8

Court to hear legal action seeking Muhyiddin's resignation as PM on March 8

The legal action has been filed by Khairuddin Abu Hassan, a close ally of former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Umno leader accuses Bersatu of trying to ban party over 'secret' account

Umno leader accuses Bersatu of trying to ban party over 'secret' account

Muhyiddin is PM because of Umno, reminds Razlan Rafii.

Adib's father laments govt's 'flippant' attitude towards probe

Adib's father laments govt's 'flippant' attitude towards probe

It has been too long... but the authorities still have not taken any action, laments Mohd Kassim.

Myanmar coup: Biden approves sanctions on generals, businesses

Myanmar coup: Biden approves sanctions on generals, businesses

Washington will identify the first round of targets this week, the US president adds.

《当今》农历新年特别优惠,立即订阅

《当今》农历新年特别优惠,立即订阅

《当今大马》恭祝各位读者新年进步,平安吉祥

Academy of Medicine, MMA call for scrapping of 3-day quarantine

Academy of Medicine, MMA call for scrapping of 3-day quarantine

Medical experts say the decision must be data-driven and grounded in science.

COMMENT | My suggestions on reducing organised crime

COMMENT | My suggestions on reducing organised crime

According to a survey, the Indian community has the highest rate of gangsterism in Malaysia.
Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans

Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans

A video clip of the Capitol siege riot shows the mob calling for the hanging of former vice-president Mike Pence.

COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim and the politics of race

COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim and the politics of race

In disputing Thomas' racial narratives, Anwar gives his own take on systemic racism.

YOURSAY | Ministers’ three-day quarantine: ‘Shameful, selfish and irresponsible’

YOURSAY | Ministers’ three-day quarantine: ‘Shameful, selfish and irresponsible’

‘Adham is formulating SOP based on his whims and fancies...’
Govt approves over RM10m as compassionate aid for flood victims - minister

Govt approves over RM10m as compassionate aid for flood victims - minister

Each affected family is to receive RM500, with RM5,000 for families that suffered a loss of lives due to the floods.

Man sues cops for purported unlawful arrest over machete attack

Man sues cops for purported unlawful arrest over machete attack

Police also arrested the plaintiff's brother and two nephews.

Zahid plays victim card, but party members keeping mum

Zahid plays victim card, but party members keeping mum

According to analysts, there appears to be a silent movement to oust the Umno president.

How does Health Ministry plan its Covid-19 response?

How does Health Ministry plan its Covid-19 response?

Health DG explains what indicators are being considered.

Umno's secret bank account comes to light and other news you may have missed

Umno's secret bank account comes to light and other news you may have missed

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