Archive - 25 February 2021

MIC to discuss with BN its cooperation with Bersatu for GE15

MIC to discuss with BN its cooperation with Bersatu for GE15

So far we have not discussed this at the BN level, says M Saravanan.

'I'm fine, vaccine is safe,' says Muhyiddin a day after inoculation

'I'm fine, vaccine is safe,' says Muhyiddin a day after inoculation

'There's no fever, nothing out of the ordinary,' he says.

MCO: Stiffer penalties and warrant-less arrests under emergency rules

MCO: Stiffer penalties and warrant-less arrests under emergency rules

Compound for individuals raised from RM1,000 to RM10,000.

Associations: Misleading picture of plastic scrap exports to M'sia

Associations: Misleading picture of plastic scrap exports to M'sia

'Plastics recycling could contribute RM15 billion to RM20 billion to Malaysia’s economy'.

Plaudits for Federal Court's verdict over 'unnatural sex' law

Plaudits for Federal Court's verdict over 'unnatural sex' law

Amnesty urges govt to repeal Section 377A of penal code which deals with carnal intercourse against order of nature.

Felda, FGV takeover sees final extension of offer date to March 15

Felda, FGV takeover sees final extension of offer date to March 15

So far Felda managed to secure 76.32pct of 90pct needed.

Sebatik assemblyperson leaves Warisan, supports GRS

Sebatik assemblyperson leaves Warisan, supports GRS

What the country needs today is political stability, says Hassan A Gani Pg Amir.

Three years jail upheld for M’sian who blackmailed grieving Aussie parents

Three years jail upheld for M’sian who blackmailed grieving Aussie parents

She pretended to have the couple’s lost phone and threatened to delete photos of their dying daughter.

CNY visits lead to Covid-19 cluster in Sarawak, 14 infected

CNY visits lead to Covid-19 cluster in Sarawak, 14 infected

This comes after Sabah recorded its first cluster related to a Chinese New Year celebration two days ago.

Big turnout as Indonesia holds mass vaccination drive for clergy

Big turnout as Indonesia holds mass vaccination drive for clergy

Thousands of religious leaders queue for Sinovac Biotech's CoronaVac.

Wrong to fine one-year old child for not wearing mask, chides minister

Wrong to fine one-year old child for not wearing mask, chides minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob also says it's okay for vehicles to ferry passengers from different households.

Businesses offer incentives for Covid-19 vaccine registration

Businesses offer incentives for Covid-19 vaccine registration

The national immunisation programme began yesterday.

Taman Rimba Kiara case now at Federal Court

Taman Rimba Kiara case now at Federal Court

Four parties are going to the Federal Court to reinstate a development order to develop a portion of the public park.

8 Chinese school reps charged with unlawful assembly over Jawi lessons

8 Chinese school reps charged with unlawful assembly over Jawi lessons

They plead not guilty and released on RM3,000 bail each.

Steven Gan, Charles Santiago summoned to Bukit Aman next Monday

Steven Gan, Charles Santiago summoned to Bukit Aman next Monday

This is over comments made after Federal Court found portal guilty of contempt.
MOE: Form 4 history textbook approved by multi-racial expert panel

MOE: Form 4 history textbook approved by multi-racial expert panel

In a rebuttal to an accusation by Umno man, Education Ministry says the book was thoroughly vetted.

Covid-19 (Feb 25): 1,924 new cases, lowest since Jan 4

Covid-19 (Feb 25): 1,924 new cases, lowest since Jan 4

COVID-19 | There is an increase in cases that require intensive care or intubation compared to the last few days.

Parents who cross borders to send children to school don't need police letter

Parents who cross borders to send children to school don't need police letter

They only have to obtain a letter from the school.

In boost for Covid-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world

In boost for Covid-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94% effective in real world

The study, however, did not shed light on how the Pfizer shot will fare against another variant.

Bostik Drives Evolution: Innovating the way we move

Bostik Drives Evolution: Innovating the way we move

The leading global multi-market adhesive specialist delivers smart solutions for automotive manufacturing industries.

PN to form state election structures soon - Azmin

PN to form state election structures soon - Azmin

The matter was decided at a PN Election Committee meeting in Putrajaya last night, says the party's information chief.
Ex-Uber driver acquitted of kidnapping Pastor Koh

Ex-Uber driver acquitted of kidnapping Pastor Koh

The accused now only has an extortion charge linked to Koh’s disappearance in 2017.

S'gor MB and excos vaccinated, state assemblypersons next

S'gor MB and excos vaccinated, state assemblypersons next

Reps considered frontliners as they will manage vaccination programme at state level, says Amirudin.

Covid-19: Transparent barriers in Klang Valley courts from April 1

Covid-19: Transparent barriers in Klang Valley courts from April 1

Transparent barriers will be installed at the counsel’s table, witness box, dock in courtrooms and remand rooms.

Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion trial to begin in November

Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion trial to begin in November

Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan has set 17 days beginning Nov 15.
Over 1,000 private health workers accidentally left out of vaccination list

Over 1,000 private health workers accidentally left out of vaccination list

APHM is rectifying the list to be submitted to the Health Ministry.

Free Rapid Penang bus services for M'sians with My30 pass beginning March 1

Free Rapid Penang bus services for M'sians with My30 pass beginning March 1

State exco Zairil says initiative should also encourage a shift towards public transport.

Pakistani national dies in custody, family urges inquest

Pakistani national dies in custody, family urges inquest

Injuries are found on the hands and feet of the deceased who allegedly died of a heart attack.

'Influencers' getting vaccinated are clinical dept heads, DG clarifies

'Influencers' getting vaccinated are clinical dept heads, DG clarifies

UPDATED 5PM | Khairy and Noor Hisham say there will be no queue cutting and no non-medical influencers included.

Asia Mobiliti and Monash University Malaysia collaborate in R&D of intelligent sensing technologies

Asia Mobiliti and Monash University Malaysia collaborate in R&D of intelligent sensing technologies

The collaboration will have joint oversight and direction from Asia Mobiliti and Monash University Malaysia with a clear use-case for commercialization.
AirAsia welcomes Stanley Choi as substantial shareholder

AirAsia welcomes Stanley Choi as substantial shareholder

He joined the group via his wholly-owned entity Positive Boom Ltd on Feb 18.
Aged care centres need more time to pre-register for vaccination

Aged care centres need more time to pre-register for vaccination

COVID-19 | This is so they can provide an on-site vaccination plan, allocate 30,000 doses for staff and residents.

Health Ministry debunks conspiracy theory on PM's Covid-19 vaccine jab

Health Ministry debunks conspiracy theory on PM's Covid-19 vaccine jab

Conspiracy theorists claim PM was given something else.

Covid-19: M'sian among 6 new imported cases in S'pore

Covid-19: M'sian among 6 new imported cases in S'pore

COVID-19 | Sea crew member arriving from M'sia on a vessel tests positive onboard without disembarking.

Couple arrested over alleged abuse of maid

Couple arrested over alleged abuse of maid

A preliminary examination reveals several injuries on the victim's face, burn marks on arm, stitches and scratches on her body and legs.
Thailand says nears vaccine passport, hopes to welcome tourists soon

Thailand says nears vaccine passport, hopes to welcome tourists soon

It wants to start welcoming tourists in the third quarter.

UPDATED 3.57PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 25)

UPDATED 3.57PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 25)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

Lalamove Recorded Another Peak Season Breakthrough With Half A Million Deliveries In January 2021

Lalamove Recorded Another Peak Season Breakthrough With Half A Million Deliveries In January 2021

Lalamove’s mobile app and delivery fleet were central in fulfilling the delivery needs of 100,000 daily consumers and SMEs from various industries in the recently concluded peak season.

Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against military rule

Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against military rule

Demonstrators urged to bring textbooks promoting military education so they can destroy them at the protest.
Australia passes law forcing Google, Facebook to pay media companies

Australia passes law forcing Google, Facebook to pay media companies

Australia will be the first country where a government arbitrator will decide the price to be paid by the tech giants if...
LETTER | A plea for help from a parent

LETTER | A plea for help from a parent

'We (the parents and children) have been struggling to cope with the endless frequent changes thrown at us.'

COMMENT | A tale of two emergencies

COMMENT | A tale of two emergencies

Can the people of Myanmar teach us how to respond to emergency declarations and power grabs?
Selangor syariah law against unnatural sex is invalid: Federal Court

Selangor syariah law against unnatural sex is invalid: Federal Court

UPDATED 11.30AM | A nine-person bench unanimously allows a man's challenge against 'unnatural sex' under state syariah law.

Umno's most senior govt leader weighs in amid deadline for party

Umno's most senior govt leader weighs in amid deadline for party

Muhyiddin had reportedly given Umno until March 1 to decide its electoral future.

COMMENT | Immigration DG must be sacked over latest blunder

COMMENT | Immigration DG must be sacked over latest blunder

In violating a High Court order, Khairul Dzaimee had sent Myanmar nationals to an unknown fate.
Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine closes in on US approval

Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine closes in on US approval

The vaccine is 66pct effective at preventing moderate to severe Covid-19 in a 44,000-person global trial.
Spotlight on Amanah Ikhtiar amid plan for private firm to repay Putrajaya's loans

Spotlight on Amanah Ikhtiar amid plan for private firm to repay Putrajaya's loans

Its chair says the trust aiding poor communities wants to become a digital bank.

YOURSAY | Umno shares blame for our ‘dead’ democracy

YOURSAY | Umno shares blame for our ‘dead’ democracy

‘Now that Umno has become a victim of their own handiwork; they cry foul.’
People's determination key success to a corruption-free society

People's determination key success to a corruption-free society

A change of government is no guarantee that the new leadership will refrain from corruption, says Chandra Muzaffar.

Sarawak opposition leaders slam Masing for 'arrogance' over Dayak vote

Sarawak opposition leaders slam Masing for 'arrogance' over Dayak vote

His coalition is responsible for the state's underdevelopment, says the opposition.

Over 600,000 registered for Covid-19 vaccination via MySejahtera - MOH

Over 600,000 registered for Covid-19 vaccination via MySejahtera - MOH

COVID-19 | User data stored in the app is safe and protected under important laws, says senior MOH officer.

People should not fear Covid-19 vaccine - early recipients

People should not fear Covid-19 vaccine - early recipients

'I don't feel anything when receiving the vaccine shot and the people should not be afraid.'

King says Parliament can convene and other news you may have missed

King says Parliament can convene and other news you may have missed

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