Archive - 23 February 2021

EMCO in two areas to end tomorrow

EMCO in two areas to end tomorrow

The areas are Kampung Teluk in Setiawan, Perak and Felda Triang 3 in Bera, Pahang.

Selling vaccine alternatives part of anti-vaccine group's goals - doctor

Selling vaccine alternatives part of anti-vaccine group's goals - doctor

She says anti-vaxxers do not have valid or reasonable facts and information.

Charges against ex-Tabung Haji chair defective, groundless, mala fide - lawyer

Charges against ex-Tabung Haji chair defective, groundless, mala fide - lawyer

Amer Hamzah Arshad says charges also made to tarnish Abdul Azeez's reputation as Baling MP.

States preparing for start of vaccination programme

States preparing for start of vaccination programme

State authorities taking steps to ensure the programme will begin as scheduled tomorrow.

Sabah govt declares ASF outbreak, to cull pigs in hit areas

Sabah govt declares ASF outbreak, to cull pigs in hit areas

The disease only affects pigs and is harmless to humans.

Over 20,000 refugees yet to register with UHCR - minister

Over 20,000 refugees yet to register with UHCR - minister

As at December 2020, 178,610 refugees and asylum seekers had registered with UNHCR office in Malaysia.

Sugarbook's founder to be charged tomorrow

Sugarbook's founder to be charged tomorrow

The 34-year-old man will be charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for statements conducive to public mischief.

Lawyer: Immigration liable for contempt for deporting against court order

Lawyer: Immigration liable for contempt for deporting against court order

The department deports 1,086 Myanmar nationals despite an interim stay against the exercise.

Old folks' homes encouraged to pre-register for vaccination plan

Old folks' homes encouraged to pre-register for vaccination plan

Only one out of 20 old folks' homes have pre-registered for Covid-19 vaccination.

Covid-19: Penang govt to isolate foreign workers' accomodation

Covid-19: Penang govt to isolate foreign workers' accomodation

The is to curb the spread of Covid-19 says State Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairperson Jagdeep Singh Deo.

Immigration deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

Immigration deports Myanmar nationals despite court order

The Kuala Lumpur High Court had issued an interim stay to halt the exercise.

Court orders Jho Low's alleged associate to pay RM2.4m in taxes

Court orders Jho Low's alleged associate to pay RM2.4m in taxes

Jasmine Loo is the first of three alleged associates of Jho Low ordered to pay outstanding taxes.

Ismail Sabri: SOP change doesn't mean flip-flop

Ismail Sabri: SOP change doesn't mean flip-flop

The minister says changes were made to protect people's livelihoods.

Police to probe Guan Eng over Harapan's statement on emergency

Police to probe Guan Eng over Harapan's statement on emergency

Lim was supposed to give his statement tomorrow, but it has been rescheduled.

Interdistrict travel fine: Minister explains confusion

Interdistrict travel fine: Minister explains confusion

This comes after people complained they were fined for purportedly travelling to other areas within the same district.

Covid-19 (Feb 23): 2,468 new cases, over half of casualties below 65 years old

Covid-19 (Feb 23): 2,468 new cases, over half of casualties below 65 years old

COVID-19 | The number of active cases continue to fall, but 14 deaths have been recorded including those below retirement age.

Senate caucus proposes national vaccine development roadmap

Senate caucus proposes national vaccine development roadmap

COVID-19 | Move is seen necessary as a long-term plan so M'sia can produce own vaccines, it says.

Immunisation programme reflects PN govt's concern for rakyat - Azmin

Immunisation programme reflects PN govt's concern for rakyat - Azmin

The senior minister also says mass vaccination needed to aid economic recovery.

Umno to hold AGM on March 27-28

Umno to hold AGM on March 27-28

Delegates will meet in hybrid format amidst inflamed relations with Bersatu.

Man to face 67 charges for raping 14-year-old daughter and her friend

Man to face 67 charges for raping 14-year-old daughter and her friend

Police say the suspect has allegedly been raping his daughter for the past four years.

Nurturing a generation of future-ready leaders at ISKL

Nurturing a generation of future-ready leaders at ISKL

"One of our most important roles at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is guiding, mentoring, and supporting students to become effective leaders. Building their leadership capacity today is one of the greatest qualities we can provide them with, in preparation for the future," shares ISKL's Head of School, Mr. Rami Madani.

Common side effects of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines

Common side effects of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines

COVID-19 | A report referencing CDC recommends taking over-the-counter pain killers to ease symptoms.

Ampang Jaya police station suspends public dealings after detecting Covid-19 cases

Ampang Jaya police station suspends public dealings after detecting Covid-19 cases

This comes after 11 police personnel tested positive for the virus.

Public can now register interest for Covid-19 vaccination on MySejahtera

Public can now register interest for Covid-19 vaccination on MySejahtera

Android and iOS users will gain access to the vaccination button on the app after they update or reinstall it.

'Puad, what is your problem with Muhyiddin?'

'Puad, what is your problem with Muhyiddin?'

Bersatu leader says Puad has a personal vendetta against the PM.

New MOH circular no longer omits asymptomatic contacts from testing

New MOH circular no longer omits asymptomatic contacts from testing

COVID-19 | Symptomatic and high-risk close contacts will be prioritised.

COMMENT | Farewell to a tireless and true defender of workers

COMMENT | Farewell to a tireless and true defender of workers

S Somahsundram was the type of unionist who would not sell out the workers.

Malaysia to receive additional 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday

Malaysia to receive additional 182,520 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Wednesday

It's scheduled to arrive via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the morning from Singapore.
Whistleblower's datukship raised in Najib's 1MDB audit report trial

Whistleblower's datukship raised in Najib's 1MDB audit report trial

UPDATED 3.40PM | Nor Salwani gained recognition after she testified saving original audit report on 1MDB.

Don't disavow refugees, Council of Churches tells Putrajaya

Don't disavow refugees, Council of Churches tells Putrajaya

Its general secretary Hermen Shastri also emphasises the teaching of mercy and compassion in the Christian faith.

Penang bridge safe to use despite fire incident - Plus

Penang bridge safe to use despite fire incident - Plus

Plus encourages road users to use the second Penang bridge for now.

Malaysiakini pays RM500,000 contempt of court fine

Malaysiakini pays RM500,000 contempt of court fine

CEO Premesh Chandran makes the payment after a successful fundraiser collected nearly RM750,000.

Court issues interim stay on deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals

Court issues interim stay on deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals

UPDATED 2.50PM | They were to be deported by Myanmar navy today at Lumut naval base in Perak.

Arrest warrant issued against Sajat after no-show in court

Arrest warrant issued against Sajat after no-show in court

The mention of the case has been postponed to June 1.

Conference of Rulers meeting postponed due to MCO

Conference of Rulers meeting postponed due to MCO

It will reconvene on June 30 and July 1.

Govt will try to vaccinate 55k teachers before school reopens

Govt will try to vaccinate 55k teachers before school reopens

UPDATED 1.10PM | COVID-19 | Education Ministry has given a name list of teachers with co-morbidities, in high-risk group.

LETTER | Ramblings of famous five actually against AG, not the courts

LETTER | Ramblings of famous five actually against AG, not the courts

In a nutshell, it relates to the lack of understanding of the criminal justice system.
Harapan reps on panel advising Agong push for Parliament to reopen

Harapan reps on panel advising Agong push for Parliament to reopen

Parliament sitting very important for checks and balance on decisions by executive, say Harapan MPs.

LETTER | Blame the MPs

LETTER | Blame the MPs

When politicians are out of power, they would suddenly be able to see the frustration of the people.
LETTER | Get cracking on noisy motorbikes

LETTER | Get cracking on noisy motorbikes

The public can be roped in to record the registration number of noisy motorbikes and send the videos to the police.
LETTER | Expected deaths: Pre-empting anti-vaccine propaganda

LETTER | Expected deaths: Pre-empting anti-vaccine propaganda

We should stay abreast of the science and data as it emerges and not fall prey to rumours.
Bells toll for lives lost as US reaches 500,000 Covid deaths

Bells toll for lives lost as US reaches 500,000 Covid deaths

It crosses the staggering milestone of 500,000 Covid-19 deaths a year after the pandemic struck.

“Cikgu Juara Digital” use Tik Tok and innovative teaching methods during PdPR

“Cikgu Juara Digital” use Tik Tok and innovative teaching methods during PdPR

This is part of MDEC’s #CikguJuaraDigital, a programme that was launched in 2019.
COMMENT | On the eve of the national Covid-19 vaccine rollout

COMMENT | On the eve of the national Covid-19 vaccine rollout

COMMENT | We need clarity of leadership that we can trust to speak truthfully about our vaccine program.

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El Chapo’s wife arrested on drug charges

El Chapo’s wife arrested on drug charges

Emma Coronel Aispuro was arrested at Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia, DOJ says.
COMMENT | English snobbery?

COMMENT | English snobbery?

Let’s not cross the line from wanting better standards of English to a superiority complex about language.
Umno's Puad invites PM to debate Covid-19 'double standard' claim

Umno's Puad invites PM to debate Covid-19 'double standard' claim

Debate invitation comes ahead of a one-week deadline for Puad's lawyers to respond to Muhyiddin's letter of demand.

UPDATED 11.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 23)

UPDATED 11.10PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 23)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

'The devil is in the details' of Malay-Islam unity concept - Najib

'The devil is in the details' of Malay-Islam unity concept - Najib

The former PM cautions political parties not to get carried away by the Malay-Islam unity rhetoric.

Govt SPV to spearhead 5G infrastructure over 10 years

Govt SPV to spearhead 5G infrastructure over 10 years

Special Purpose Vehicle involves investment of RM15b, says Saifuddin Abdullah.

Australia says no further Facebook, Google amendments as final vote nears

Australia says no further Facebook, Google amendments as final vote nears

It and the tech giants have been in a stand-off over law to make Facebook and Google pay news outlets for content.

Modifying exhaust pipes will attract imprisonment, fine - police

Modifying exhaust pipes will attract imprisonment, fine - police

Up to six months’ jail and a fine of up to RM2,000 for vehicle owners with exhausts causing noise pollution.

DOE extends feedback period on Lynas waste disposal site proposal

DOE extends feedback period on Lynas waste disposal site proposal

The feedback period is extended until March 19.

COMMENT | Free speech in Malaysia is costly

COMMENT | Free speech in Malaysia is costly

The prosecution said the price for unfettered free speech should be RM200,000 but the court felt it was not enough.

'30 dalil' propaganda book part of attempt to attack, oust Zahid

'30 dalil' propaganda book part of attempt to attack, oust Zahid

Zahid's camp claims attempt spearheaded by group known as 'Kluster Menteri'.

YOURSAY | Umno’s multi-million slush fund is an open secret

YOURSAY | Umno’s multi-million slush fund is an open secret

‘Where the money came from is perhaps a better question.’
Najib: Govt must prove it has moral authority in Parliament

Najib: Govt must prove it has moral authority in Parliament

The government must call a sitting to show it has the support of the people behind every action.

Wangsa Maju voters appeal to Agong to shorten emergency, change PM

Wangsa Maju voters appeal to Agong to shorten emergency, change PM

Some 146 appeal letters have been collected by MP Tan Yee Kew and her constituents.
Malaysia Aviation Group's court approval paves way for RM3.6b capital injection

Malaysia Aviation Group's court approval paves way for RM3.6b capital injection

The MAS parent company gets approval to allow it to begin a restructuring plan for the airline.

Conspiracy claim unsettles calm waters in PAS

Conspiracy claim unsettles calm waters in PAS

Several PAS leaders have come out to deny a conspiracy against its party president.
Court tells Zahid to avoid Umno meetings and other news you may have missed

Court tells Zahid to avoid Umno meetings and other news you may have missed

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