Archive - 22 February 2021

Penang Bridge power cable catches fire, causing massive traffic jam

Penang Bridge power cable catches fire, causing massive traffic jam

The massive jam stretched for more than two kilometres on both sides of the bridge.

Govt negotiations with UNHCR still unresolved, says disappointed MPs

Govt negotiations with UNHCR still unresolved, says disappointed MPs

Immigration Department had promised that asylum seekers and Rohingya refugees would not be among the deported.

428 students in Sarawak unable to take SPM exam - Uggah

428 students in Sarawak unable to take SPM exam - Uggah

He says 414 students are from EMCO zones and remaining 14 are Covid-19 positive.

NGOs seek court intervention to stop deportation of 1,200 to Myanmar

NGOs seek court intervention to stop deportation of 1,200 to Myanmar

Amnesty International Malaysia and Asylum Access Malaysia file suit ahead of deportation scheduled for tomorrow.

Federal Court to decide Thursday on challenge against unnatural sex charge

Federal Court to decide Thursday on challenge against unnatural sex charge

The challenge was brought by a man charged with attempting to commit sexual intercourse with other men in 2018.

M'sians not guinea pigs as Covid-19 vaccines proven safe, says cancer society

M'sians not guinea pigs as Covid-19 vaccines proven safe, says cancer society

As of a week ago, 30 million people globally already vaccinated, says National Cancer Society of Malaysia.

Cops to probe Aziz Bari over his comment on king

Cops to probe Aziz Bari over his comment on king

Aziz Bari says the comment on the proclamation of emergency was made during Facebook live session.

EMCO in Sabah, Sarawak villages from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

EMCO in Sabah, Sarawak villages from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

The enhanced MCO will be in effect from tomorrow until March 8.

Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

Strike grips Myanmar, anti-coup protesters defy junta's lethal warning

The junta govt has failed to stop daily protests and a civil disobedience movement since its coup on Feb 1.

Covid vaccine reducing risk of hospitalisations, Scottish study suggests

Covid vaccine reducing risk of hospitalisations, Scottish study suggests

Data for the vaccines' effect in Scotland was gathered between Dec 8 and Feb 15.
Ku Nan says those rejoining Umno have to enrol in 'special class'

Ku Nan says those rejoining Umno have to enrol in 'special class'

The Putrajaya MP says Umno leaders who wish to rejoin the party have to understand the party's fundamentals.

S'gor aims to half workplace-linked Covid-19 cases with new initiative

S'gor aims to half workplace-linked Covid-19 cases with new initiative

COVID-19 | The programme is centred mainly around the industrial and manufacturing areas.

Sultan Nazrin allows tahfiz schools to reopen on March 1

Sultan Nazrin allows tahfiz schools to reopen on March 1

The decision to allow the schools to reopen comes with strict guidelines.

Airbus confirms participation in Malaysia's maritime patrol aircraft tender

Airbus confirms participation in Malaysia's maritime patrol aircraft tender

It says the C295MPA is the perfect choice for Malaysia’s requirement.

Covid-19 (Feb 22): 2,192 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Feb 22): 2,192 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

COVID-19 | Around 55 percent of new cases today were in the Klang Valley.

High Court allows Hindraf to commence legal challenge against deregistration

High Court allows Hindraf to commence legal challenge against deregistration

This comes after the group was deregistered by ROS on Sept 30, 2019.

Can Artificial Intelligence take over the jobs of accountancy professionals?

Can Artificial Intelligence take over the jobs of accountancy professionals?

This is the question often asked by parents and children who are considering their career in accountancy. Am I pursuing a career which will be made obsolete in the near future by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? If I am an accountancy professional, will the robot take over my job?

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Government’s focus on MyDIGITAL creates a technologically integrated society

Government’s focus on MyDIGITAL creates a technologically integrated society

MDEC is committed to support and strengthen Malaysia’s digital infrastructure to enable digitally-powered SMEs, micro-enterprises and start-ups – the backbone of the country's economy.
Stop policy of making 'sudden announcements' - Harapan

Stop policy of making 'sudden announcements' - Harapan

Harapan's call comes after Education Ministry's abrupt decision to reopen schools on March 1.

AirAsia X assures recovery for lessors in new restructuring proposal

AirAsia X assures recovery for lessors in new restructuring proposal

The airline hopes to win creditors' approval for its debt restructuring plan.

UEM Edgenta Headquarters is the first corporate building in Malaysia to be certified by Bureau Veritas

UEM Edgenta Headquarters is the first corporate building in Malaysia to be certified by Bureau Veritas

The Headquarters (“HQ”) of UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or “Company”) located in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur is the Nation’s first corporate building to receive the ‘Safeguard Certification’ by Bureau Veritas (“BV”), having complied with the implementation of hygiene excellence and safety controls in the country as at November 2020.

Azmin welcomes Gerakan to S'gor PN, confident of winning over millennials

Azmin welcomes Gerakan to S'gor PN, confident of winning over millennials

'Gerakan's entry into PN is very significant to strengthen coalition, affirms its policy of inclusivity.'

COMMENT | You have our respect, Justice Nallini

COMMENT | You have our respect, Justice Nallini

To the layperson, the ladyship's ruling appears to satisfy the simple test of common sense and natural justice.

Health DG: We need to counter vaccine misinformation among Orang Asli

Health DG: We need to counter vaccine misinformation among Orang Asli

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham says the community is not among first groups to be vaccinated.

Criticising a court decision should not amount to sedition - Guan Eng

Criticising a court decision should not amount to sedition - Guan Eng

UPDATED 6.02PM | To silence differences of opinion is no different from stifling legitimate dissent and freedom of speech, says DAP sec-gen.

Prosecution questions if Zahid violated MCO, defence says he's exempted

Prosecution questions if Zahid violated MCO, defence says he's exempted

Lawyer says NSC granted the Umno president an exemption until August.

Umno's pow-wow hit by Covid-19

Umno's pow-wow hit by Covid-19

Zahid among those exposed to an infected Umno member.

Judge wants Zahid to steer clear of meetings after another Covid-19 exposure

Judge wants Zahid to steer clear of meetings after another Covid-19 exposure

'This problem keeps happening and we can't waste any more time,' says judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah.
Jepak ordered to pay RM1.65m levy over S'wak solar project

Jepak ordered to pay RM1.65m levy over S'wak solar project

However, the contractor has filed a counter suit against CIDB to set aside the judgment-in-default.

Leadership gulf in Umno as RM600m at stake

Leadership gulf in Umno as RM600m at stake

Those in favour of PN say huge allocations could be lost to Azmin if Umno severs ties.
Report: Ex-Perak MB said to be next KTMB chairperson

Report: Ex-Perak MB said to be next KTMB chairperson

However, Ahmad Faizal Azumu claims to be unaware of the matter.

Digitalisation enables shoe designer’s dreams to come through

Digitalisation enables shoe designer’s dreams to come through

The grant which was made through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) empowered traditional and non-technology activity-related businesses to embrace new technology and move towards digitalisation.
Cops to investigate Malaysiakini editor, Klang MP for sedition

Cops to investigate Malaysiakini editor, Klang MP for sedition

Steven Gan and Charles Santiago are among many to make critical remarks following the contempt of court verdict.
Najib questions Kit Siang's 'birthday' do, cites SOP on celebrations

Najib questions Kit Siang's 'birthday' do, cites SOP on celebrations

'Does this mean it's wrong to celebrate at home but okay to celebrate at a restaurant?'

MP SPEAKS | Listen to healthcare workers during this pandemic

MP SPEAKS | Listen to healthcare workers during this pandemic

They are our last line of defence against Covid-19 and future healthcare crises to come.

COMMENT | Time for a Ministry of Public Health

COMMENT | Time for a Ministry of Public Health

It's on my 2021 wishlist, and with the Covid-19 mess that we're in, the nation can use this ministry now.

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills seven people

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills seven people

Ill-fated plane reports engine failure just before crashing outside the airport.

UPDATED 7.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 22)

UPDATED 7.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 22)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Britain to challenge China at UN over access to Xinjiang

Britain to challenge China at UN over access to Xinjiang

Britain will call for the UN to be given 'urgent and unfettered' access to Xinjiang to probe reports of abuse.

Covid-19: S'pore investigates M'sian truck driver

Covid-19: S'pore investigates M'sian truck driver

Driver visited S'pore casino on Feb 9 before returning to M'sia, denied entry on Feb 18 after testing positive at checkpoint.

Introducing Air Selangor’s New Water Treatment Plant – Rasau Water Supply Scheme

Introducing Air Selangor’s New Water Treatment Plant – Rasau Water Supply Scheme

Air Selangor embarks the biggest Off-River Storage project in Malaysia

COMMENT | Mkini contempt judgment: There is no moral victory

COMMENT | Mkini contempt judgment: There is no moral victory

Ultimately, a commitment to free speech is needed, not more fear of regulations and arbitrary rules.

SPM 2020: 401,105 candidates sit for exam

SPM 2020: 401,105 candidates sit for exam

Students will not only be armed with a pen and knowledge, they will need a face shield too as they start exam today.

Malcolm X's family releases letter alleging FBI, police role in his death

Malcolm X's family releases letter alleging FBI, police role in his death

Ex-undercover cop's letter claims there was a conspiracy between NYPD and FBI to have the black activist killed.

COMMENT | Who did the real damage to country?

COMMENT | Who did the real damage to country?

The Malaysiakini contempt judgment has got the world spotlight on Malaysia again, for the wrong reasons.

YOURSAY | 'Legislature emasculated' - three cheers for Azalina

YOURSAY | 'Legislature emasculated' - three cheers for Azalina

'If we have more MPs of such stature, there is still hope for a very bright future...'

Cleaners, security guards - the forgotten frontliners

Cleaners, security guards - the forgotten frontliners

UPDATED 4.13PM | There is a push to ensure that they will not be left out again - this time in the vaccination plan.

Democracy in the country is dead - Zahid Hamidi

Democracy in the country is dead - Zahid Hamidi

This has come with the government’s move to suspend Parliament, the Umno president says.

Covid-19 vaccines are here and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 vaccines are here and other news you may have missed

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

Covid-19 vaccines are here

Covid-19 vaccines are here

ROUNDUP 22-02-2021

Covid-19 vaccines are here

Covid-19 vaccines are here

NEWSLETTER 22-02-2021