Archive - 14 February 2021

Changes at EPF

Changes at EPF

ROUNDUP 15-02-2021

Changes at EPF

Changes at EPF

NEWSLETTER 15-02-2021

MACC nabs civil servant for giving contracts totalling RM36k to family members

MACC nabs civil servant for giving contracts totalling RM36k to family members

State MACC director says they are contracts to supply and repair ICT equipment as well as the supply of food.

As Bersatu ties worsen, Zahid reiterates Haron Din's wish for PAS-Umno tie-up

As Bersatu ties worsen, Zahid reiterates Haron Din's wish for PAS-Umno tie-up

Zahid says Umno-PAS relationship good despite latter being a Bersatu ally in PN.

K'tan forestry plans to buy more firearms for enforcement activities

K'tan forestry plans to buy more firearms for enforcement activities

Director says the department only has three pistols and five shotguns available.

Fatal shooting: Police adhered to SOPs, says Ayob Khan

Fatal shooting: Police adhered to SOPs, says Ayob Khan

The suspects had fired a few shots and attacked the police first before the cops fired back, he adds.

41 SPM students at a K'tan boarding school infected with Covid-19

41 SPM students at a K'tan boarding school infected with Covid-19

COVID-19 | State health director says the students at SMKA Wataniah have been transferred to quarantine centres.

New Zealand locks down Auckland after 3 new local Covid-19 cases

New Zealand locks down Auckland after 3 new local Covid-19 cases

The country has not had any local virus cases for months until the recent infections.

Covid-19 (Feb 14): 2,464 new cases, lowest since Jan 11

Covid-19 (Feb 14): 2,464 new cases, lowest since Jan 11

COVID-19 | Number of active cases has reduced by 2,068.

Police to investigate FT minister over dining in with six others

Police to investigate FT minister over dining in with six others

A photo shows Annuar Musa sitting down for a meal with the others at an urban farm event.

'Data' on sugar babies dubious, improbable, says Higher Education Ministry

'Data' on sugar babies dubious, improbable, says Higher Education Ministry

However, its DG says a programme will be formulated to protect the character of students and image of higher learning institutions.

MP SPEAKS |  Where is your voice, Rina Harun?

MP SPEAKS | Where is your voice, Rina Harun?

We need leadership with substance, guts, gumption, intelligence and courage.
Harassment: Know your rights during a roadblock

Harassment: Know your rights during a roadblock

'Note down where it happened, the name and ID number on their uniform and quickly lodge a police report,' says law lecturer.
It's about reviving our economy, not mind-control or illuminati - KJ on vaccines

It's about reviving our economy, not mind-control or illuminati - KJ on vaccines

Minister says the Covid-19 vaccines are safe and can help the country regain economic health.

Deputy minister wants Sugarbook app banned

Deputy minister wants Sugarbook app banned

Marzuk says dating app connecting younger women with older men under investigation after university survey.

Govt told to be 'honest' amid concerns economic damage downplayed

Govt told to be 'honest' amid concerns economic damage downplayed

MP questions if govt is accurately reporting state of economy after actual GDP much different from projection.

LETTER | Is the worse really over?

LETTER | Is the worse really over?

It will be more convincing if the Health Ministry shows the number of tests being done by localities.

Cops in alleged sexual harassment cases identified

Cops in alleged sexual harassment cases identified

Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Aman Jips have also recorded statements from the police personnel.

Lim wants action against minister over SOP 'violation', threatens police report

Lim wants action against minister over SOP 'violation', threatens police report

Kepong MP calls on minister to issue an apology in 24 hours for the alleged SOP breach.

Zuraida nudges Home Ministry on lock-up rape

Zuraida nudges Home Ministry on lock-up rape

'The cause of the incident should not be forgotten just because it is now in court.'

Perak MB warns of multi-cornered fights if Bersatu insists on Umno seats

Perak MB warns of multi-cornered fights if Bersatu insists on Umno seats

Saarani Mohamad argues that Bersatu should not disturb seats won by Umno and PAS.

MPs renew push for Sexual Harassment Bill amid incidents involving cops

MPs renew push for Sexual Harassment Bill amid incidents involving cops

UPDATED 3.43PM | They want the bill to be tabled soon given the unacceptable behaviour of some police officers lately.

UPDATED 7.34PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 14)

UPDATED 7.34PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 14)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Myanmar army tightens laws on overnight guests as police hunt protesters

Myanmar army tightens laws on overnight guests as police hunt protesters

Residents who don't report guests to local authorities can be fined or jailed.

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'No uterus, no vagina' - Wani Ardy's mission to normalise sexual health conversations

'No uterus, no vagina' - Wani Ardy's mission to normalise sexual health conversations

MALAYSIANSKINI | Learning to talk about a rare illness has helped a performer overcome her initial fears.

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Thai activists cover monument to protest royal defamation law

Thai activists cover monument to protest royal defamation law

Protesters throw paint at police and several small bangs were heard.

'Always excuses' - Umno man says of minister's alleged second SOP breach

'Always excuses' - Umno man says of minister's alleged second SOP breach

If Annuar already knew organisers did not comply with SOP then why did he still do it, asks Puad.

Penang JPJKK chief dies of lung infection

Penang JPJKK chief dies of lung infection

Zundin Mahmood passed away at 4.40pm yesterday.

MP: Free vaccines alone won't solve undocumented migrant crisis

MP: Free vaccines alone won't solve undocumented migrant crisis

Govt's plan for herd immunity is at risk, warns Charles Santiago.

'China refused to give WHO team raw data on early Covid-19 cases'

'China refused to give WHO team raw data on early Covid-19 cases'

A team member says China instead only provided them with a summary.

YOURSAY | Alas, Zahid is right about this

YOURSAY | Alas, Zahid is right about this

Why can't allocations be standardised and distributed equitably to all constituencies?’
US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

Republicans block conviction over ex-president's role in deadly assault by his supporters on US Capitol.

COMMENT | Let's get real about AI

COMMENT | Let's get real about AI

One myth is that AI will soon render humans superfluous.

'Gatal' police in the spotlight and other news you may have missed

'Gatal' police in the spotlight and other news you may have missed

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