Archive - 21 February 2021

Taiwan confirms three cases of Brazil Covid-19 variant

Taiwan confirms three cases of Brazil Covid-19 variant

It says all arrivals from Brazil would undergo centralised quarantine from this week.

PAS supporters' wing leader quits, cites issues in Kedah

PAS supporters' wing leader quits, cites issues in Kedah

'Even though the party says it is PAS for all, in reality, the party recently hardly touched on non-Muslim issues.'

LETTER | Govt should not be hasty in deporting Myanmar nationals in detention

LETTER | Govt should not be hasty in deporting Myanmar nationals in detention

It is imperative that Malaysia provides leadership and a good example as a nation that walks the talk.
Muhyiddin expresses gratitude over safe arrival of Covid-19 vaccine

Muhyiddin expresses gratitude over safe arrival of Covid-19 vaccine

PM says M'sia will kick off the first of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme’s three phases on Feb 24.

Body found stuffed in drum at oil palm plantation

Body found stuffed in drum at oil palm plantation

'Police inspection found no identification on the body of the man in his 40s who was believed to be a foreign national.'
Perak govt to distribute 20,000 smartphones to heads of B40 households

Perak govt to distribute 20,000 smartphones to heads of B40 households

Perak MB says the provision was aimed at helping facilitate their children’s online learning.

Umno's future with PN: Party says to rely on official statement

Umno's future with PN: Party says to rely on official statement

Party says any statement on the supreme council’s decision was invalid unless it came from an official statement.

EMCO at Perak rubber glove factory, workers' dorms and site

EMCO at Perak rubber glove factory, workers' dorms and site

COVID-19 | A total of 2,808 local and migrant workers will be targeted for screening.

Kepong MP nudges AGC to reveal if minister will be charged

Kepong MP nudges AGC to reveal if minister will be charged

Evidence had been submitted on Annuar Musa for alleged breach of Covid-19 SOPs, says Lim Lip Eng.

Covid-19 (Feb 21): New cases inch above 3,000 again, big spike in Perak

Covid-19 (Feb 21): New cases inch above 3,000 again, big spike in Perak

COVID-19 | Total of 3,297 cases today after a week where daily cases were in the 2,000 range.

MCA wants PM to reform AG's role after Malaysiakini case

MCA wants PM to reform AG's role after Malaysiakini case

Upko also calls on Parliament to reform contempt of court provisions.

Relax rules on uniforms for new school year, urge MPs

Relax rules on uniforms for new school year, urge MPs

Parents are already burdened with having to buy smart devices for children's online classes, they contend.

Umno to reject DPM post, cut ties with PN after emergency - party sources

Umno to reject DPM post, cut ties with PN after emergency - party sources

UPDATED 5.33PM | Supreme council member says Zahid pushed through decision despite opposing views.

Australian PM gets Covid-19 vaccine in 'massive step' toward normal

Australian PM gets Covid-19 vaccine in 'massive step' toward normal

Scott Morrison is among a small group to receive the first round of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

Covid-19: Penang to continue mass screening initiative

Covid-19: Penang to continue mass screening initiative

CM decides it will go on for manufacturing, construction sectors for smooth contact tracing and treatment.

Covid-19 'vaccine passports' for travels abroad under study

Covid-19 'vaccine passports' for travels abroad under study

Malaysia will study how this is being done in other countries, says health minister.

Kuantan is now a city

Kuantan is now a city

Agong proclaims the status in a historic event today, appoints Kuantan mayor.

'Arrogant and brutal' - Nube takes HSBC case to ILO

'Arrogant and brutal' - Nube takes HSBC case to ILO

Nube sec-gen claims union's complaints were overlooked by Human Resources Ministry.

MP SPEAKS | Lynas has gone too far - time to say enough is enough

MP SPEAKS | Lynas has gone too far - time to say enough is enough

The government must immediately suspend Lynas' operating licence.

Challenges faced behind flying first batch of Covid-19 vaccine

Challenges faced behind flying first batch of Covid-19 vaccine

MASkargo CEO shares the company's experience including careful planning of vaccine management procedures.

Facebook takes down main page of Myanmar military

Facebook takes down main page of Myanmar military

The online social media service says it acted because of repeated violations of its rules.

Minister: No plans to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for now

Minister: No plans to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for now

However, Khairy says the government may come up with another policy if the take-up rate is low.

MMA: Good for PM to take vaccine, other politicians should give way to hospital cleaners

MMA: Good for PM to take vaccine, other politicians should give way to hospital cleaners

If cleaners are not inoculated, they will be at risk as they handle contaminated materials, says its president.

PM and Health DG to get vaccine shots on Wednesday

PM and Health DG to get vaccine shots on Wednesday

The first phase of the vaccination programme to roll out ahead of schedule, says Khairy.

Minister: Teachers with co-morbidity can qualify for first phase of Covid-19 vaccine

Minister: Teachers with co-morbidity can qualify for first phase of Covid-19 vaccine

COVID-19 | 'The request from teachers is a reasonable one, seeing that schools will reopen in March.'

UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 21)

UPDATED 7.45PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 21)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Vaccine arrival takes Covid-19 battle to the next level

Vaccine arrival takes Covid-19 battle to the next level

COVID-19 | Flight MH604 landed at 10.07am with the first batch of 312,390 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Harapan makes urgent appeal to stop Myanmar refugees from being sent back

Harapan makes urgent appeal to stop Myanmar refugees from being sent back

UNHCR says refugee cardholders are among those rounded up to be sent back to Myanmar.

COMMENT | Laos' pointless election

COMMENT | Laos' pointless election

The country votes in tightly-controlled election this weekend, but don't expect anything much to happen.

Johor police identify man in apostasy case

Johor police identify man in apostasy case

The man claims in a video that went viral that he got a Muslim woman to apostatise.

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COMMENT | Nixon's war on drugs - the darker side

COMMENT | Nixon's war on drugs - the darker side

What was the real purpose of the 37th US president's war on drugs?

Biden and Trudeau to meet virtually next week

Biden and Trudeau to meet virtually next week

The meeting comes at a time when bilateral ties are somewhat strained following US decision to block a Canada-backed pipeline.

Suhakam: Don't make portal owners liable for comments of the public

Suhakam: Don't make portal owners liable for comments of the public

Human rights body wants laws to keep pace with digital evolution.
Tag premier at 3pm, save Myanmar refugees from deportation, Amnesty urges

Tag premier at 3pm, save Myanmar refugees from deportation, Amnesty urges

It says among those to be sent back are UNHCR cardholders and asylum seekers.

Residents protest move to relocate abandoned animal shelter to their village

Residents protest move to relocate abandoned animal shelter to their village

They are unhappy that the new location is close to a mosque and water supply.
First batch of Covid-19 vaccine arrives

First batch of Covid-19 vaccine arrives

COVID-19 | Adham, KJ, Wee and Noor Hisham will welcome cargo carrying 312,390 doses upon its arrival at 10am.

COMMENT | 'I'm still Sarawakian first, Malaysian second'

COMMENT | 'I'm still Sarawakian first, Malaysian second'

I choose to be a patriotic Sarawakian rather than being known as an ugly Malaysian.

Argentina's new health minister pledges fair vaccine access after VIP priority scandal

Argentina's new health minister pledges fair vaccine access after VIP priority scandal

Vizzotti's predecessor stepped down after people reportedly used connections to get priority access to vaccines.

Two killed in Mandalay in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests

Two killed in Mandalay in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests

Tensions escalate quickly in Mandalay where police, soldiers confronted striking shipyard workers and protesters.

YOURSAY | Photo of minister with six others should be proof enough

YOURSAY | Photo of minister with six others should be proof enough

'Need for police investigation hints at double standards.'

Covid-19 vaccine registration now open in S'wak - deputy CM

Covid-19 vaccine registration now open in S'wak - deputy CM

Douglas Uggah Embas says it can be done via MySejahtera or at the nearest hospital, health clinic and district office.

MPs urged to amend contempt law and other news you may have missed

MPs urged to amend contempt law and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.