Archive - 16 February 2021

NEWSLETTER 17-02-2021

It will not cease operations as reported following news of the launch of DidikTV KPM tomorrow.

If 80pct of M'sians get vaccinated, the country will achieve herd immunity, says Dr Jemilah Mahmood.

Committee will address delays in completing federal projects in the state.

Manufacturing industry looking forward to effective and expeditious roll-out of the programme, it says.

M'sian businesses not pulling out yet following coup but may do so if situation worsens, says economist.

It involves vaccinating 38.5m people, including senior citizens, educators and market traders.

Adhering to strict SOP actually costs the furniture industry more, it says.

Penang Gerakan chair says state govt should focus on Covid-19 fight instead of rushing to start mega projects.

They claim the Warisan leadership has failed them with many promises to the people unfulfilled.

Indonesian banker named CEO of INA sovereign wealth fund targeting US$20b.

They are the Sinovac, Sputnik V, and AstraZeneca vaccines.

UPDATED 12.15AM | It is reported that the letter claims Puad's post contained untrue statements regarding Muhyiddin.

Industry associations are unanimous in saying media workers should qualify for early vaccination.

UPDATED 9.20PM | The country's ratio stands at 20 to one against WHO's minimum standard of 10 to one.

COVID-19 | The number of active cases falls for the fifth consecutive day as 5,718 people are discharged.

K'tan Gerakan assistant secretary's call beyond party central leadership's knowledge, says its sec-gen.

All other areas will be placed under conditional MCO, except for Perlis - which will be under recovery MCO.

UPDATED 10PM | Thinagaran was held after he turned up at the MACC office to give a statement.

In 2015, the National IoT Strategic Roadmap was rolled out by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), with national applied R&D centre Mimos Bhd as the implementation secretariat.

There must be no cover-up on what their roles were, say Kasthuri Patto and Sangeet Kaur Deo.

Otherwise, Fomca says both workers and customers will be at risk of contracting Covid-19.

Malaysian Youth Council aims to select 10 Malaysians aged up to 35 years old to serve as youth advisors.

Ensure emergency measures are not used to crack down on human rights, they say.

UPDATED 5.06PM | Outlets announce reopening on social media and their respective websites.

UPDATED 3.55PM | Bersatu Youth chief reportedly said on online dialogue that those aged 18-20 not yet ready to vote.

Annuar Musa is facing accusations that he flouted MCO rules eating at a table with six others.

Police needs to be more transparent to restore public's confidence.

This in relation to the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu mentioned in the ex-AG's memoir.

Fall in daily positive cases is due to less testing, says Chang Lih Kang.

Financial cover to offer peace of mind to inoculated person, says Lee Chean Chung.

They wanted postponement pending outcome of a related case at the US courts.

Lack of collective responsibility can be clearly seen in the most recent discord between Kedah MB and MIC.

'We impress upon all M'sians and non-M'sians who are in Malaysia to get themselves vaccinated' says Muhyiddin.

We hope women minister and policymakers will take latest incidents as urgent call-to-action.

Muhyiddin commended private hospitals for helping govt combat Covid-19.

This just hours after MCMC banned the dating service's website.

Both govt and opposition MPs will receive the vaccine together with healthcare workers and enforcement officers.

Will Muhyiddin admit he was wrong 10 years ago, DAP veteran wants to know.

We are set to help expedite the vaccination process, says the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia.

There was 'no valid or sound reason' for Zuma's failure to appear, says the inquiry chief.

The Palestinian Authority tried to send 2,000 doses of vaccine from the West Bank, but Israel stopped it.

Too many desperate academicians are resorting to dubious publications to meet their targets.

Religious and political authorities are not encouraging us to explore and discuss openly conversion to, or from, Islam.

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