Archive - 20 February 2021

Conflicting orders on alcohol sale leave KL restaurateurs in a daze

Conflicting orders on alcohol sale leave KL restaurateurs in a daze

Bangsar outlets are told 'no' by the police but 'yes' by the minister.

Russia registers first case of people infected with bird flu: Tass

Russia registers first case of people infected with bird flu: Tass

There is no sign of transmission between humans so far.

Sudanese asylum seeker who killed French official had no terrorist motives - prosecutor

Sudanese asylum seeker who killed French official had no terrorist motives - prosecutor

The 38-year-old assailant had arrived in France in 2015.

Umno deputy, vice-presidents, Najib back press freedom after Mkini verdict

Umno deputy, vice-presidents, Najib back press freedom after Mkini verdict

'Malaysia must aspire to be an advanced society that allows free speech in a manner that is progressive.'
C4: How can Lynas waste site be built without EIA for parent complex?

C4: How can Lynas waste site be built without EIA for parent complex?

Lynas' PDF will only occupy 58.25 hectares or 29 percent of a larger site.

Pahang regent lets go of shares in company building Lynas waste disposal site

Pahang regent lets go of shares in company building Lynas waste disposal site

Bentong Umno vice-chief also gets rid of his shares, but still owns parent company

Covid-19 (Feb 20) - 2,461 new cases, spike in Kelantan

Covid-19 (Feb 20) - 2,461 new cases, spike in Kelantan

High number of patients discharged leads to 2,329 fewer active cases.

‘PM must assure undocumented workers won’t be arrested’

‘PM must assure undocumented workers won’t be arrested’

Aged care homes want a solid assurance on this prior to Covid-19 vaccinations.

Vaccinate teachers if schools re-open, opposition urges government

Vaccinate teachers if schools re-open, opposition urges government

They will be frontliners fighting to educate the nation's youths, say the reps.

COMMENT | Unite in support of government healthcare workers

COMMENT | Unite in support of government healthcare workers

If issues continue to be left unaddressed, they will worsen the healthcare system of Malaysia.
TNB to ensure stable electricity at vaccine storage, vaccination centres

TNB to ensure stable electricity at vaccine storage, vaccination centres

TNB is also drafting a rapid recovery contingency plan at several substations, says Baharin Din.

Indonesian capital slammed by monsoon floods, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate

Indonesian capital slammed by monsoon floods, more than 1,000 forced to evacuate

The country’s meteorology agency warns the conditions are set to continue for the next week.
Russia approves its third Covid-19 vaccine - CoviVac

Russia approves its third Covid-19 vaccine - CoviVac

It is made of a coronavirus that has been inactivated or stripped of its ability to replicate.
Doctor explains why elderly need to be vaccinated

Doctor explains why elderly need to be vaccinated

Senior citizens are more likely to contract and die from the virus, plus face a longer road to recovery.

Covid-19 vaccine: ATM provides coordination assistance

Covid-19 vaccine: ATM provides coordination assistance

The ATM would escort the vaccine’s movement from the Vaccine Storage Centres to the Vaccine Administration Centres throughout the country.
76 opposition reps decry 'unreasonable, unfair' contempt verdict, want govt action

76 opposition reps decry 'unreasonable, unfair' contempt verdict, want govt action

'Media freedom is one of the bulwarks of a free democracy' say political reps.

LETTER | Malaysiakini’s contempt of court: Let the media beware

LETTER | Malaysiakini’s contempt of court: Let the media beware

LETTER | Didn’t the lawyers and media groups see it coming?

MP SPEAKS | 80th birthday tribute to my father Lim Kit Siang

MP SPEAKS | 80th birthday tribute to my father Lim Kit Siang

MP SPEAKS | This huge event cannot be celebrated without reference to his work, family life, and personal philosophy.

AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine more effective with longer dose gap - study

AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine more effective with longer dose gap - study

Efficacy was found to be at 81pct with the longer interval of 12 weeks between the first and second dose.
US data: First month of shots find no safety issues with Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna vaccines

US data: First month of shots find no safety issues with Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna vaccines

No deaths have been attributed to the vaccines, CDC data shows.
EU, Norwegian, Swiss envoys add voices to concern over court decision

EU, Norwegian, Swiss envoys add voices to concern over court decision

Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy, say ambassadors.

Veteran rep to Umno - don't let ego prevent DPM appointment

Veteran rep to Umno - don't let ego prevent DPM appointment

Abdul Aziz plays Malay unity card, urges Umno to accept offer.

Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says

Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
LETTER | Malaysians make their mark over Malaysiakini's court case

LETTER | Malaysians make their mark over Malaysiakini's court case

The support sends out a loud siren of objection from the citizenry over the 6-1 verdict.
Special team to coordinate process of receiving Covid-19 vaccine - MASkargo

Special team to coordinate process of receiving Covid-19 vaccine - MASkargo

We manage numerous types of vaccines, not only Covid-19, says Mohd Zulkefly Ujang.

Human skull found near Yong Peng-Pagoh highway

Human skull found near Yong Peng-Pagoh highway

It was believed to belong to a car driver who was involved in a road accident about 10 months ago.
UPDATED 6.16PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 20)

UPDATED 6.16PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 20)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

LETTER | Contempt of court verdict: To intimidate public opinion?

LETTER | Contempt of court verdict: To intimidate public opinion?

LETTER | Malaysians care for freedom of expression and will support those who carry this torch.

Bukit Assek rep: Pandemic exposes ugly truth of healthcare in Sibu

Bukit Assek rep: Pandemic exposes ugly truth of healthcare in Sibu

Assemblyperson claims that too many of Sarawak's resources stay in Kuching.
COMMENT | Bar concerned about media freedom after federal court decision

COMMENT | Bar concerned about media freedom after federal court decision

COMMENT | Court’s decision not in consonance with fast-changing media landscape in country.

After Malaysiakini verdict, political scientist wants MPs to review contempt law

After Malaysiakini verdict, political scientist wants MPs to review contempt law

Wong Chin Huat says lawmakers should act to prevent a repeat of yesterday's decision.

LETTER | Freedom of speech under attack in Malaysia

LETTER | Freedom of speech under attack in Malaysia

LETTER | Malaysia and Malaysians deserve mature and independent journalism.

Armed with new data, Pfizer suggest storing vaccine at higher temperatures

Armed with new data, Pfizer suggest storing vaccine at higher temperatures

If approved, it would provide some relief for logistical hurdles to storing and transporting vaccine.

COMMENT | Colonial roots in law against ganja and ketum

COMMENT | Colonial roots in law against ganja and ketum

'I have a clear reason for writing about ketum and ganja.'
Malaysiakini contempt case - a shot heard around the world

Malaysiakini contempt case - a shot heard around the world

Court verdict was carried in many prominent global news organisations.

COMMENT | The day when the little people spoke up

COMMENT | The day when the little people spoke up

What threatened to be a grim day left me proud to be Malaysian again.
Covid-19: Online reservations required to seek blessings

Covid-19: Online reservations required to seek blessings

Temples such as the Fo Guang Shan in Jenjarom, S'gor adopts new technology to keep visitors safe and adhere to SOP.

M'sians urged to come together to stop disposal site in Kuantan

M'sians urged to come together to stop disposal site in Kuantan

It risks contaminating a water source for the people in Kuantan, says Wong Tack.

UN, US voice concern as Myanmar ships arrive in Lumut to pick up detainees

UN, US voice concern as Myanmar ships arrive in Lumut to pick up detainees

They raise alarm that the plan could put deportees’ lives at risk.
US Capitol Police investigating role of 35 officers in January 6 riot

US Capitol Police investigating role of 35 officers in January 6 riot

Five, including a Capitol Police officer, did in the violence when Donald Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol.

YOURSAY | ‘We are all Malaysiakini’

YOURSAY | ‘We are all Malaysiakini’

‘Many Malaysians are capable of doing the extraordinary when they see injustice.’
It's official: US rejoins Paris climate change agreement

It's official: US rejoins Paris climate change agreement

We feel an obligation to work overtime to try to make up the difference - John Kerry.

Air Force delivers emergency supplies to Bintulu longhouses

Air Force delivers emergency supplies to Bintulu longhouses

Delivery consists of 2,880kg of food supplies and basic necessities such as rice, sardines, eggs, sugar, salt, and diesel.
Google fires research leader amid diversity, research freedom controversies

Google fires research leader amid diversity, research freedom controversies

Mitchell expressed concern company was starting to censor research critical of its products.

LETTER | Frustrated, concerned for the lost generation

LETTER | Frustrated, concerned for the lost generation

Individually and collectively, illiteracy is a matter to be taken seriously.
COMMENT | Enforce Undi18 Bill now!

COMMENT | Enforce Undi18 Bill now!

To empower the youth is to give them responsibility. To empower the youth is to open their eyes.
EIA contradicts Lynas on water catchment, and other news you may have missed

EIA contradicts Lynas on water catchment, and other news you may have missed

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