Archive - 18 February 2021

ROUNDUP 19-02-2021

Next meeting on Feb 23.

NEWSLETTER 19-02-2021

We represent people and I'm sorry but you can't run a bulldozer over that, says Julian Knight.

Picture of turtle eggs served at a dinner went viral on social media recently.

Manufacturing sector highest contributor to daily positive cases, says Adham Baba.

Some temples are at remote locations, says minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Immunity actually starts gradually decreasing from moment of recovery, says Dr Kalaiarasu.

This is compared to the Pfizer vaccine which needs two doses.

Adham says evaluation found deep throat saliva has 96.67pct sensitivity.

State CID chief says 34-year-old suspect rearrested in relation to 2019 incident.

So far, only Pfizer vaccine approved for use in Malaysia.

Don't give up, accept new norms, says Nancy Shukri.

COVID-19 | Number of deaths reaches record-high 25 in a day, but total active cases is still falling.

Ismail Sabri also says number of people in a vehicle will be based on passenger capacity.

A second Thai vaccine is being developed for later this year.

She and Najib will testify in the proceedings as the court sets nine days for June and July.

Doctors at King's College Hospital did not find evidence of more severe disease having occurred in children.

A teacher says the abductors were dressed in army uniforms and shooting as they broke into the school.

UPDATED 6.19PM | Amendment to workers' housing act compels employers to improve worker accommodation.

Jenny Choy questions the minister's source of wealth after she settled her debts with a Paris-based film company.

They face up to three years imprisonment and a maximum fine of RM200,000, warns M Saravanan.

They say the administration of the second dose a month after the first provided 'little added benefit in the short term'.

A total ban on foreign maids without sound reasoning and statistical backup is totally unfair.

Not too late to review policy, says Ahmad Fadhli.

Vaccine passport will expedite border reopening and benefit economies of both countries.

The 62-year-old man kicked an officer who saw him among a group violating SOP at a restaurant.

It sets aside the Magistrate’s Court’s decision to acquit and discharge the accused in 2019.

The higher education minister says MOHE and universities will ensure all students returning to campus will be granted entry.

WHO has revised its guidelines on several occasions, becoming more nuanced over time.

Ministry clarifies after draft of the consent form was prematurely made available.

The main legal action is fixed for case management on March 16.

This comes after former 1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem received a text message from his friend during a break today.

The emergency has outlived its justified purpose if ever one existed, says the party.

Hannah Yeoh asks why no action was taken even though the police had already identified the perpetrator.

Committee says this will reduce the overall healthcare burden and mortality rate.

‘We scan at every premise but how many are notified that they have come into contact with a Covid-19 positive case?’

Felda settlements set to have another brush with heavy industry as rare earth waste may end up a stone's throw away.

ROSMAH TRIAL | High Court judge rules prosecution succeeded in proving prima facie case on all three charges.

The 36-year-old suspect from Penang is being remanded for five days.

Those in Annuar’s entourage and the locals who attended the event will be called in, says KL police chief.

Tanah Rata rep makes the call after KJ declares such migrants who come for the vaccine will not be arrested.

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

The controversial platform is being investigated for prostitution, solicitation, improper network use and public mischief.

We have come together to create the Covax facility, and it needs to be fully funded, adds Antonio Guterres.

Thus far, all vaccines in use worldwide have proven to be very effective in preventing severe Covid-19.

After two postponements due to the MCO, the Federal Court will deliver its verdict at 9am.