Archive - 19 February 2021

Public raises RM113,500 for woman rummaging through trash to feed family

Public raises RM113,500 for woman rummaging through trash to feed family

The seven-month pregnant woman was forced to do so after her husband suffered a stroke in December, last year.

Halt 'illegal' public consultation in Lynas waste disposal site, MP urges

Halt 'illegal' public consultation in Lynas waste disposal site, MP urges

Kuantan MP says under Town and Country Planning Department guidelines, environmentally sensitive areas can't be developed.

Umno leaders worried Mkini decision will 'kill' freedom of speech

Umno leaders worried Mkini decision will 'kill' freedom of speech

This is after the independent news website was convicted for contempt over third-party comments.
Covid-19 (Feb 19): 2,936 new cases, spike in Johor

Covid-19 (Feb 19): 2,936 new cases, spike in Johor

The number of patients discharged continued to be higher than new cases for a 5th day.

Schools to reopen in stages starting in March

Schools to reopen in stages starting in March

Primary schools will reopen in March and secondary schools in April, says education minister

KL snatch theft syndicate rakes in RM60,000 a month

KL snatch theft syndicate rakes in RM60,000 a month

Police have arrested two of syndicate members, while the other two, known as 'Angah' and 'Babie', are still at large

Malaysiakini exceeds RM500k fundraising target for hefty court fine

Malaysiakini exceeds RM500k fundraising target for hefty court fine

Malaysiakini is still deliberating on where to channel the excess funds.

SOP violation - police complete probe on Annuar Musa

SOP violation - police complete probe on Annuar Musa

They also wrap up investigations into alleged sexual harassment by a policeman at a roadblock.

Lawyers: Decision in Mkini case may curtail other news sites, social media

Lawyers: Decision in Mkini case may curtail other news sites, social media

Comment sections will need to be policed more or even disabled, they warn.
Foreign missions concerned over press freedom after Mkini contempt ruling

Foreign missions concerned over press freedom after Mkini contempt ruling

US, UK and Canadian missions emphasise importance of free media.
Portals now need to check readers' comments due to court ruling: lawyer

Portals now need to check readers' comments due to court ruling: lawyer

Portals which host third-party comments now need to be responsible for them, says Malik Imtiaz Sarwar.

COMMENT | Is today the beginning of the real emergency?

COMMENT | Is today the beginning of the real emergency?

COMMENT | Unnecessary distractions from other serious issues like Covid-19.

PAS president discharged from IJN

PAS president discharged from IJN

Abdul Hadi Awang overcomes latest health scare.

Majority and minority judgments in Malaysiakini's contempt case

Majority and minority judgments in Malaysiakini's contempt case

Read the judgments after the Federal Court ruled against the news portal by a 6-1 majority.

Support pours in for Malaysiakini, concerns raised over press freedom

Support pours in for Malaysiakini, concerns raised over press freedom

UPDATED 8.20PM | What happened to Malaysiakini today is oppressive, says a civil society figure.

MDEC strengthens operational capabilities; appoints Head of Corporate Secretarial Division

MDEC strengthens operational capabilities; appoints Head of Corporate Secretarial Division

Previously Director of Group Company Secretarial at CIMB Bank Berhad, Norazidah Mohd Nor assumes new role as Director of Corporate Secretarial at MDEC
Here are the latest SOPs for all states

Here are the latest SOPs for all states

The NSC releases rules for MCO, CMCO, and RMCO.

Cops seize Gerakbudaya computers over ex-AG’s book

Cops seize Gerakbudaya computers over ex-AG’s book

Investigation related to the book My Story: Justice in the Wilderness by Tommy Thomas.

COMMENT | Empower our academics against predatory journals

COMMENT | Empower our academics against predatory journals

All academic study in Malaysia has a teleological goal: the commodification of academic study.

Malaysiakini seeks public's help to raise RM500k after contempt conviction

Malaysiakini seeks public's help to raise RM500k after contempt conviction

We hope Malaysians will contribute, openness to critical views is a sign of a healthy institution, says Gan.

Malaysiakini fined RM500,000 for contempt of court

Malaysiakini fined RM500,000 for contempt of court

UPDATED 12.15PM | Federal Court orders the fine to be paid by Wednesday next week.

MyDigital to create 500k jobs, contribute 22.6pct to GDP by 2025 - PM

MyDigital to create 500k jobs, contribute 22.6pct to GDP by 2025 - PM

Govt will encourage 875k micro, small, medium enterprises to use e-commerce, says Muhyiddin.

Malaysiakini in contempt over readers’ comments, rules Federal Court

Malaysiakini in contempt over readers’ comments, rules Federal Court

The seven-person bench issues the decision this morning.

EIA contradicts Lynas and MB, multiple risks to Kuantan

EIA contradicts Lynas and MB, multiple risks to Kuantan

Lynas' radioactive dump will be in a water catchment area.

Two men disguised as couriers rob housewife, hide baby in barrel

Two men disguised as couriers rob housewife, hide baby in barrel

The robbers gagged the baby's mouth then hid him in a barrel to force the victim to come up with cash.
COMMENT | If you want to change Malaysia, remove your race-tinted specs

COMMENT | If you want to change Malaysia, remove your race-tinted specs

'Then, look in the mirror and stop blaming others.'

LIVE | Huge fine a body blow, says Gan

LIVE | Huge fine a body blow, says Gan

LIVE | The decision flies in the face of the fast-changing media landscape, says Malaysiakini's editor-in-chief.

Healthy candidates must sit for SPM exams even in EMCO areas

Healthy candidates must sit for SPM exams even in EMCO areas

Meanwhile, candidates who are positive for Covid-19 or close contact with a positive case must furnish proof.

COMMENT | PM should get his priorities right with vaccine queue

COMMENT | PM should get his priorities right with vaccine queue

Politicians believe SOPs don't apply to them and they can jump the vaccine queue.

COMMENT | ‘I was a corrupt politician’ – no such admission yet?

COMMENT | ‘I was a corrupt politician’ – no such admission yet?

As with all previous cases involving politicians, some of whom have been convicted, don’t expect any concession or confession from them.
UPDATED 4.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 19)

UPDATED 4.30PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 19)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Parliament can convene if MPs stop politicking, pundits say

Parliament can convene if MPs stop politicking, pundits say

The problem arises when Parliament is exploited to question majority, says Azmi Hassan.

Govt will not legalise cannabis - Muhyiddin

Govt will not legalise cannabis - Muhyiddin

Support of family and friends important to treat those involved in drug abuse, says PM.

YOURSAY | 'Corruption is more destructive than gambling'

YOURSAY | 'Corruption is more destructive than gambling'

'Since gambling is haram, taxes from it shouldn't go to everyone.'

Vaccines arriving, Health Ministry emphasises their safety and efficacy

Vaccines arriving, Health Ministry emphasises their safety and efficacy

70pct immunisation target for herd immunity but surveys show only 67pct want vaccines.

Rosmah told to enter defence over corruption charge and other news you may have missed

Rosmah told to enter defence over corruption charge and other news you may have missed

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