Archive - 12 February 2021

Hopes fade as rescuers struggle to find 35 men trapped in Indian Himalayas tunnel

Hopes fade as rescuers struggle to find 35 men trapped in Indian Himalayas tunnel

So far authorities have found the bodies of 38 other people.

EMCO for several areas in Perak, T'ganu from Sunday

EMCO for several areas in Perak, T'ganu from Sunday

This following a surge in Covid-19 cases there.

Agong builds new homes for flood victims

Agong builds new homes for flood victims

The new houses are to be built in Pekan.

Syed Saddiq opens up own home to senior citizen living in squalor

Syed Saddiq opens up own home to senior citizen living in squalor

The Muar MP will later move Pak Hashim into a rented home for which he hopes to crowdfund.

Twitter to add more labels identifying world leader, govt accounts

Twitter to add more labels identifying world leader, govt accounts

This to give users more context for geopolitical conversations on the platform, it says.

Ismail Sabri to file police report over old video re-viralled

Ismail Sabri to file police report over old video re-viralled

Video of minister attending event in September last year again makes the rounds on social media.

Two Covid-19 variants detected in S'wak, not extra-infectious, says DG

Two Covid-19 variants detected in S'wak, not extra-infectious, says DG

One of the variants is often found in Europe, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Gym owners urge govt to reconsider restrictions, say jobs on the line

Gym owners urge govt to reconsider restrictions, say jobs on the line

They say they only have enough cash reserves to last from one to three months.

Covid-19 (Feb 12): More recoveries than new cases, 17 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 12): More recoveries than new cases, 17 deaths

3,505 patients are discharged compared to 3,318 new cases.

What we know about Umno's 'secret' account and why it's important

What we know about Umno's 'secret' account and why it's important

The account had RM193 million in it last year before funds were transferred out to an NGO.

Cartoon dog pitches Covid vaccines to skeptical Japanese public

Cartoon dog pitches Covid vaccines to skeptical Japanese public

Trust in vaccines in Japan is among the lowest in the world.

Hungary PM blames British Covid-19 variant for rise in cases

Hungary PM blames British Covid-19 variant for rise in cases

However, he says no need for further lockdown measures.

Danish, German police make arrests over alleged terrorist attack plan

Danish, German police make arrests over alleged terrorist attack plan

Suspects had acquired ingredients and components for manufacturing explosives and firearms.

PKR MP has good wishes for the people, barbs for PN govt

PKR MP has good wishes for the people, barbs for PN govt

Shamsul Iskandar says Muhyiddin government is failing all Malaysians.

Annuar tells Bersatu leaders not to make accusations on alleged secret account

Annuar tells Bersatu leaders not to make accusations on alleged secret account

Ex-BN sec-gen says in his 20 years as supreme council member, the party never decided to open a secret account.

B40 students get online revision tool for free, just in time for key exams

B40 students get online revision tool for free, just in time for key exams

The education assistance is a joint effort between Member of Parliament for Sungai Buloh Sivarasa Rasiah and Think Osem Sdn. Bhd.
Citing closures, hotel owners want interstate travel ban lifted

Citing closures, hotel owners want interstate travel ban lifted

Hotel association seeks govt permission for hotels to take bookings for rooms and meeting space.

DBKL raids on 18 sex service premises over the past month

DBKL raids on 18 sex service premises over the past month

Immigration Dept also raids a prostitution den in Puchong on Wednesday.

MP wants amnesty for undocumented migrants ahead of vaccine rollout

MP wants amnesty for undocumented migrants ahead of vaccine rollout

Charles Santiago does not want last year's 'trick' repeated where undocumented migrants were detained.

Saying hello to the Year of the Ox

Saying hello to the Year of the Ox

KINILENS | This is the Year of the Metal Ox, but it's been a quiet Chinese New year celebration.
HR Ministry urges J&T to discuss with workers before making any changes

HR Ministry urges J&T to discuss with workers before making any changes

This is to ensure the harmony and welfare of workers are protected, says the ministry.

MMEA detains Vietnamese fisherfolk in T'ganu waters

MMEA detains Vietnamese fisherfolk in T'ganu waters

Seven crew members including the skipper, aged 28 to 45, held and RM1m in fishing equipment seized.

Johor calls on private health facilities to help manage low-risk patients

Johor calls on private health facilities to help manage low-risk patients

A circular from top state officials asks for private facilities to manage category 1 and 2 patients.

UPDATED 6.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 12)

UPDATED 6.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 12)

These are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

Three Pulapol centres hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Three Pulapol centres hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Police and Health Ministry working to find out if there is a common cause of spread.

'Now we want real justice,' say sisters of freed Saudi activist Hathloul

'Now we want real justice,' say sisters of freed Saudi activist Hathloul

They say she was subjected in prison to electric shocks, waterboarding, flogging and sexual assault.

Malaysia to hand over 1,200 Myanmar detainees to country's navy

Malaysia to hand over 1,200 Myanmar detainees to country's navy

The officials did not respond to queries as to whether those being repatriated included refugees.
Roche arthritis drug reduces Covid-19 deaths in trial on hospitalised patients

Roche arthritis drug reduces Covid-19 deaths in trial on hospitalised patients

It also shortens recovery time, reduces need for mechanical ventilation.

PM to be first recipient of Covid-19 vaccine - Khairy

PM to be first recipient of Covid-19 vaccine - Khairy

This is to give confidence to the public that the vaccine is safe, says the minister.
LETTER | Direct education key to workers empowerment

LETTER | Direct education key to workers empowerment

Workers should have easier access to skills training without having to go through employers.

Tokyo Olympics chief set to quit over sexist remarks in another blow to the Games

Tokyo Olympics chief set to quit over sexist remarks in another blow to the Games

Mori said women talk too much, which he made during an Olympic committee meeting.
Quiet New Year for Kelantan Chinese families without their children

Quiet New Year for Kelantan Chinese families without their children

Many seniors lament that children working out of state can't return.
LETTER | IHH Healthcare Malaysia ready to treat Covid-19 patients

LETTER | IHH Healthcare Malaysia ready to treat Covid-19 patients

With the Covid-19 situation still evolving, we are prepared for the protracted course of the pandemic.
Bodies imprisoned, but book drive seeks to free minds

Bodies imprisoned, but book drive seeks to free minds

The 'Book Drive for Prisoners' campaign has been a resounding success, with over 300,000 books collected.

COMMENT | Don't wait till your loved one is abducted

COMMENT | Don't wait till your loved one is abducted

In the case of 4 missing people, muddy path will lead us to Putrajaya, where race and religion are used to create fear.

Former Selangor deputy MB Abu Sujak dies

Former Selangor deputy MB Abu Sujak dies

He passed away yesterday of old age at 82.

North Korea's Kim fumes over unambitious economic plans

North Korea's Kim fumes over unambitious economic plans

He accuses cabinet of drafting plans that 'failed tremendously on almost every sector.'

COMMENT | In defence of Tommy Thomas

COMMENT | In defence of Tommy Thomas

His critics tell the world they are from a country intolerant of the truth and unable to cope with criticism.

2010 cabinet complicit in 1MDB 'donation' cover-up, ex-Harapan ministers say

2010 cabinet complicit in 1MDB 'donation' cover-up, ex-Harapan ministers say

Dr Xavier Jayakumar says it may be a criminal act.

YOURSAY | Three-day quarantine a bad idea with new variants emerging

YOURSAY | Three-day quarantine a bad idea with new variants emerging

‘It defies logic and science to give special treatment to ministers.’
Indigenous leaders: Christian missionaries turning Amazon villages against vaccines

Indigenous leaders: Christian missionaries turning Amazon villages against vaccines

Some pastors have convinced villagers not to get vaccinated as it will turn them into an 'alligator'.

Biden: Trump 'did not do his job' on Covid-19 vaccine programme

Biden: Trump 'did not do his job' on Covid-19 vaccine programme

'We’re not going to have everything fixed for a while, but we’re going to fix it.'

Covid-19 vaccine: Health Ministry seeks senior citizen volunteers for phase 3 trial

Covid-19 vaccine: Health Ministry seeks senior citizen volunteers for phase 3 trial

Some 350 to 450 senior citizens needed for study which will also test effectiveness, safety of vaccine for group.

UN group welcomes free access to Covid-19 vaccine for migrants

UN group welcomes free access to Covid-19 vaccine for migrants

Other groups, including those representing foreign spouses, also lauded the move.
Free vaccinations for all in M'sia, and other news you may have missed

Free vaccinations for all in M'sia, and other news you may have missed

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

Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

Let’s hope that the lunar new year will see our beloved nation and the world victorious against the Covid-19 scourge.