Archive - 17 February 2021

Royalty and Lynas

Royalty and Lynas

ROUNDUP 18-02-2021

M'sia shipped off 5,512 metric tonnes of plastic waste last year - minister

M'sia shipped off 5,512 metric tonnes of plastic waste last year - minister

DOE also suspends operations of 204 illegal plastic waste factories throughout the period.

Muar MP raises RM196,668 via new initiative to buy tablets for needy students

Muar MP raises RM196,668 via new initiative to buy tablets for needy students

This is the second time Syed Saddiq successfully raised money for gadgets that students need to study online.

Royalty and Lynas

Royalty and Lynas

NEWSLETTER 18-02-2021

Ramkarpal: Why is Annuar not being fined like the rest?

Ramkarpal: Why is Annuar not being fined like the rest?

If police fail to fine FT minister they may be seen as practising double standards, says Bukit Gelugor MP.

Virtual Chinese New Year celebration on Feb 20

Virtual Chinese New Year celebration on Feb 20

This is the first time Motac's Chinese New Year open house will be held virtually in line with new norms.

Felda Triang 3 placed under EMCO from Feb 18

Felda Triang 3 placed under EMCO from Feb 18

Ismail Sabri says it'll last until March 3 and will affect 1,356 residents.

MACC confirms arrest of political party's state deputy leader

MACC confirms arrest of political party's state deputy leader

Anti-graft agency seizes RM1.2m in cash kept in a house and office of a proxy to ex-minister and the suspect.

Court proceedings against T'ganu exco member postponed

Court proceedings against T'ganu exco member postponed

This is as Alias Razak had to attend a state executive council meeting.

UK gives go-ahead to expose volunteers to Covid-19 in medical trial

UK gives go-ahead to expose volunteers to Covid-19 in medical trial

COVID-19 | Trial will see up to 90 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 exposed to virus in safe, controlled environment.

Warisan leader claims members offered projects, positions by Bersatu

Warisan leader claims members offered projects, positions by Bersatu

Semporna Warisan information chief also refutes reports that 30 branch chiefs defected to Bersatu.

Post-Covid-19: Dr M suggests PM forms council of advisors

Post-Covid-19: Dr M suggests PM forms council of advisors

The former PM says the council must comprise experts and not just his 'yes men'.

PM seeks to strike out suit over emergency advice

PM seeks to strike out suit over emergency advice

Lawsuit by Khairuddin Abu Hassan targets Muhyiddin's advice to the king on emergency proclamation.

Covid-19 (Feb 17): 2,998 new infections, death toll exceeds 1,000

Covid-19 (Feb 17): 2,998 new infections, death toll exceeds 1,000

COVID-19 | The 22 deaths today is second-highest ever recorded, but number of active cases continues downtrend.

Swedish govt seeks wider powers to shut businesses if third wave hits

Swedish govt seeks wider powers to shut businesses if third wave hits

COVID-19 | However, it sees no need to impose the curbs as yet.

COMMENT | No Parliament, no legislative scrutiny

COMMENT | No Parliament, no legislative scrutiny

There is a pressing need to ensure the executive is not given a 'blank cheque' to act as it pleases.

Detained deputy Perak PKR chief a family friend, not an aide - Xavier

Detained deputy Perak PKR chief a family friend, not an aide - Xavier

The PKR vice-president denies condoning corruption following MACC's arrest of Thinagaran.

M'sia will legitimise coup if it deports Myanmar migrants - LFL

M'sia will legitimise coup if it deports Myanmar migrants - LFL

Immigration DG had said repatriation programme does not involve UNHCR cardholders or Rohingya.

South Korea warns against lax distancing as daily Covid-19 count hits one-month high

South Korea warns against lax distancing as daily Covid-19 count hits one-month high

The numbers shot back up in just three days, topping 600 for the first time in 39 days on Tuesday.
Nabbed street fighters test positive for Covid-19, 109 cops quarantined

Nabbed street fighters test positive for Covid-19, 109 cops quarantined

The 10 officers and 99 personnel are from the Criminal Investigation Department as well as police escorts and lockup wardens.
Cannabis oil seller escapes gallows for drug trafficking

Cannabis oil seller escapes gallows for drug trafficking

Federal Court substituted his drug trafficking charges with possession of dangerous drugs.

Digital skills key to bolster workforce innovation

Digital skills key to bolster workforce innovation

By: Dr Sumitra Nair, Vice President, Digital Skills and Jobs Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Najib to show solidarity with Rosmah at court tomorrow

Najib to show solidarity with Rosmah at court tomorrow

She is set to know whether she walks free or has to enter her defence on graft charges.

Civil servant charged with three counts of accepting RM26,800 bribe

Civil servant charged with three counts of accepting RM26,800 bribe

Nurul Hazlin Hashim, however, has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
Khairy: Refugees, undocumented workers won’t be arrested when vaccinated

Khairy: Refugees, undocumented workers won’t be arrested when vaccinated

The government will work with NGOs, embassies to build trust with marginalised groups to register for the vaccine, says the minister.

Are politicians' lives more important than others, asks PKR rep on vaccination plan

Are politicians' lives more important than others, asks PKR rep on vaccination plan

Gooi Hsiao Leung wants the PM to review the decision to allow lawmakers to jump the queue.

As variants emerge, Khairy says Pfizer deal covers upgraded vaccines

As variants emerge, Khairy says Pfizer deal covers upgraded vaccines

UPDATED 5.04PM | Recipients can't choose which vaccine they get but he assures all types are safe and effective.

i-Neighbour makes better smart residential community

i-Neighbour makes better smart residential community

Amongst the growing list of i-Neighbour residential communities nationwide include The Light Collection in Penang, Atlantis in Melaka, Leisure Farm in Johor Bahru, Sentral Residence, Icon Residence, Sky Condo in Klang Valley and many more.
Bersatu Youth reiterates support for 'Undi 18', says Wan Fayhsal's remark manipulated

Bersatu Youth reiterates support for 'Undi 18', says Wan Fayhsal's remark manipulated

Information chief Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir says it had adopted the initiative from its beginning.

Legislature emasculated, deputy speaker says in letter to AG

Legislature emasculated, deputy speaker says in letter to AG

Azalina Othman Said says executive seems to have free rein over country's affairs without Parliamentary oversight.

UUM prof ordered to pay RM5,000 to Mujahid after court sets aside defamation suit

UUM prof ordered to pay RM5,000 to Mujahid after court sets aside defamation suit

The suit was over a commentary written by Mujahid that was critical of the lecturer.

FT PAS objects to gambling sector being re-opened

FT PAS objects to gambling sector being re-opened

Azhar Yahya says gambling is as destructive to society as alcohol.

COMMENT | What is Malaysia’s human rights message to the world?

COMMENT | What is Malaysia’s human rights message to the world?

Given its record, the country should justify why it wants a seat on UN's Human Rights Council.

UPDATED 6PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 17)

UPDATED 6PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 17)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Phase 2 of the final phase of Tropicana Gardens now open

Phase 2 of the final phase of Tropicana Gardens now open

Edelweiss of one-stop convenience now comes with the ‘100%’ inspired Tropicana 100 Deals

No reason to suspend Parliament after MPs inoculated - DAP MP

No reason to suspend Parliament after MPs inoculated - DAP MP

People are angry MPs drawing salary but not attending sittings, says Chan Foong Hin.

Company linked to royalty in Lynas' waste disposal site project

Company linked to royalty in Lynas' waste disposal site project

A total of 202.35 hectares, size of 283 football fields, has been carved out of Bukit Kuantan forest reserve.

Myanmar’s biggest investor S’pore says no need for broad sanctions

Myanmar’s biggest investor S’pore says no need for broad sanctions

Widespread sanctions on the country could hurt ordinary citizens.
2021-02-17

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PM hopes new education TV channel will help overcome online hurdles

PM hopes new education TV channel will help overcome online hurdles

Many students do not possess suitable devices and face obstacles to accessing the internet, Muhyiddin adds.

Coup opponents call for new show of force in Myanmar

Coup opponents call for new show of force in Myanmar

The police have filed an additional charge against Aung San Suu Kyi.
COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccination: Save our Orang Asli first

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccination: Save our Orang Asli first

Why should we prioritise politicians over the Orang Asli?

25 grenades found at Felda Kerteh landfill

25 grenades found at Felda Kerteh landfill

The hand grenades found are those used during training by the security forces, says Dungun District police chief.

Police arrest man who mugged woman on their first date

Police arrest man who mugged woman on their first date

The pair met through Facebook and the woman accepted the man's invitation for a dinner date.

After settling million-ringgit debts, Rina told to explain her source of wealth

After settling million-ringgit debts, Rina told to explain her source of wealth

Rina had settled the debts to avoid bankruptcy.

Police looking for cosmetics company founder over child kissing video

Police looking for cosmetics company founder over child kissing video

The viral video allegedly contains a scene of him kissing a young boy on the lips.

COMMENT | Child brides and sugar babies

COMMENT | Child brides and sugar babies

M'sia seems captivated by sugar babies, but shouldn’t the same level of attention be given to child brides?

YOURSAY | Racial unity? Muhyiddin should practice what he preaches

YOURSAY | Racial unity? Muhyiddin should practice what he preaches

‘Non-Malays will want the PM to prove his sincerity first.’
England identifies extra 1.7 million people vulnerable to Covid-19

England identifies extra 1.7 million people vulnerable to Covid-19

Those identified by the new model will be asked to shield and be prioritised for vaccination.

EU adds anti-variant clauses to new Covid vaccine supply deals: Sources

EU adds anti-variant clauses to new Covid vaccine supply deals: Sources

The clauses will allow the EU to gain access to possible upgraded shots that may offer better protection.

Lawyers' guide: Info you should and shouldn't give at police roadblock

Lawyers' guide: Info you should and shouldn't give at police roadblock

Police cannot ask for a civilian's phone number at the roadblock.

Alleged abuse victim hauls IGP to court over 'unlawful arrest'

Alleged abuse victim hauls IGP to court over 'unlawful arrest'

Anis Ruslan and lawyer Siti Kasim seek to compel IGP to give names of officers involved in alleged 2018 incident.

Tornadoes, historic cold across US kill seven, disrupt Covid-19 vaccinations

Tornadoes, historic cold across US kill seven, disrupt Covid-19 vaccinations

This treacherous weather is expected to grip many parts of the United States until Friday.

MCO to be lifted in most states and other news you may have missed

MCO to be lifted in most states and other news you may have missed

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

MCO: No more 10km rule

MCO: No more 10km rule

ROUNDUP 17-02-2021