Archive - 27 February 2021

Inappropriate for Harapan parties to take in Amanah defectors: Salahuddin

Inappropriate for Harapan parties to take in Amanah defectors: Salahuddin

This is after five Amanah assemblypersons join PKR.

'S'pore alerted BNM on Jho Low transfers to Zeti's husband's company in 2015'

'S'pore alerted BNM on Jho Low transfers to Zeti's husband's company in 2015'

Zeti was still Bank Negara governor then.

GE15 to be held after Covid-19 eases, rakyat immunised

GE15 to be held after Covid-19 eases, rakyat immunised

Home minister says opposition's insistence for elections could prove detrimental.

Hishammuddin to make two-day official visit to Brunei

Hishammuddin to make two-day official visit to Brunei

It is the minister's first official visit to Brunei since he assumed office in March last year.

Bus carrying Covid-19 patients crashes into toll plaza

Bus carrying Covid-19 patients crashes into toll plaza

Six sustain minor injuries.

Has deputy FT minister been in NZ since December, MP asks

Has deputy FT minister been in NZ since December, MP asks

According to Sarawak Report, Edmund Santhara Kumar is staying with his family in the island nation.

Nigerian schoolboys freed but search goes on for 300 abducted girls

Nigerian schoolboys freed but search goes on for 300 abducted girls

Police mount hunt for missing girls while parents in school compound for outcome of the search.

Beijing desires unconditional loyalty from Hong Kong

Beijing desires unconditional loyalty from Hong Kong

What is Beijing planning explained.

Covid-19 (Feb 27) - 2,364 new cases, 10 deaths

Covid-19 (Feb 27) - 2,364 new cases, 10 deaths

There are 966 fewer active cases with 3,320 patients being discharged.

At least three more Amanah elected reps join PKR

At least three more Amanah elected reps join PKR

They are Johor reps Khairuddin A Rahim (Senggarang), Muhamad Said Jonit (Mahkota), and Faizul Amri Adnan (Serom).

IGP: RM10,000 fine targeted at MCO repeat offenders

IGP: RM10,000 fine targeted at MCO repeat offenders

The top cop says the compound will also be imposed on those who spread Covid-19 through interstate travel.

Police coming after Tan Sri, Datuk Seri drug lords

Police coming after Tan Sri, Datuk Seri drug lords

IGP Abdul Hamid Bador says he will make sure these irresponsible people are put behind bars.

Teo to take legal action over 'unseen hand' claims

Teo to take legal action over 'unseen hand' claims

This is after an NGO man alleges interference in the Form Four history textbook.

Cargo train slips off track, blocking two railway tracks near Shah Alam

Cargo train slips off track, blocking two railway tracks near Shah Alam

The train is heading to Klang from Perlis when the incident occurred at the Batu Tiga KTMB station.

LETTER | A long slow recovery for tourism businesses

LETTER | A long slow recovery for tourism businesses

Even with the vaccine rollout it will take time for the tourism sector to recover.

EPF declares 5.2pct dividend, total payout of RM47.64b

EPF declares 5.2pct dividend, total payout of RM47.64b

UPDATED 1.23PM | The dividend for 2020 is slightly lower than the 5.45 percent last year.

KJ: Wear your mask, adhere to SOPs even after vaccination

KJ: Wear your mask, adhere to SOPs even after vaccination

UPDATED 1.13PM | The minister points out that there's not enough data to make a decision.

Khairy to skip Pfizer vaccine to prove a point

Khairy to skip Pfizer vaccine to prove a point

UPDATED 12.40PM | He will take whatever the NPRA approves next to boost confidence in the approval process.

LETTER | Vaccination should be based on need, not pecking order

LETTER | Vaccination should be based on need, not pecking order

It should be based on risk and exposure to different professions, age and morbidity.
UPDATED 10.27PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 27)

UPDATED 10.27PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Feb 27)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

New US ambassador touches down in KL

New US ambassador touches down in KL

Brian McFeeters has previously served in Malaysia from 2009 to 2011.

Malaysia takes delivery of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine

Malaysia takes delivery of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine

The 200 litres of the vaccine can make available more than 300,000 doses.
US imposes sanctions, visa bans on Saudis for journalist Khashoggi's killing

US imposes sanctions, visa bans on Saudis for journalist Khashoggi's killing

But it stops short of imposing sanctions on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman himself.
PKR sec-gen: Unstable govt threatening, baiting, tempting MPs into jumping ship

PKR sec-gen: Unstable govt threatening, baiting, tempting MPs into jumping ship

The party is aware that there are moves underway to weaken the strength of the people's representatives, says Saifuddin.
Myanmar envoy gives three-finger salute, appeals to UN to stop coup

Myanmar envoy gives three-finger salute, appeals to UN to stop coup

Kyaw Moe Tun appeared emotional as he read the statement on behalf of a group of elected politicians.
COMMENT | Why elections? Vote for new PM in Parliament

COMMENT | Why elections? Vote for new PM in Parliament

Why do we need to force an election when GE15 is only due in 2023 - two more years to go?
Asyraf refuses to apologise to Maszlee over history textbook squabble

Asyraf refuses to apologise to Maszlee over history textbook squabble

He cites April 24, 2018 date, but BN cabinet was still caretaker.
COMMENT | The real emergency is the climate emergency!

COMMENT | The real emergency is the climate emergency!

Urgent, bold leadership and collaboration across all ministries, all sectors and all levels of society are needed.

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine reduces transmission after one dose: UK study

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine reduces transmission after one dose: UK study

Study suggests four-fold decrease in risk of asymptomatic Covid-19 infection.

Existing emissions pledges barely scratch climate targets, UN tally finds

Existing emissions pledges barely scratch climate targets, UN tally finds

Pledges so far would cut emissions by less than one percent, not the 45pct cut needed.

COMMENT | Who is really divided - Malays or Malay political parties?

COMMENT | Who is really divided - Malays or Malay political parties?

What is the basis for Malay parties to assume that Malays are divided?

Saudi Arabia rejects US intelligence report saying crown prince approved Khashoggi killing

Saudi Arabia rejects US intelligence report saying crown prince approved Khashoggi killing

De facto ruler approved an operation to capture or kill the Washington Post columnist in 2018, says report.

Reopening of schools: Between worry and relief

Reopening of schools: Between worry and relief

Parents want clearer SOPs.

Man seen ramming cars in viral video nabbed

Man seen ramming cars in viral video nabbed

UPDATED 11.38AM | The suspect has 14 drug-related records and six criminal records.

YOURSAY | What’s politics without politicking?

YOURSAY | What’s politics without politicking?

‘If everyone is a ‘yes man’ then why even bother paying salaries for 222 MPs?’
Sinovac vaccine to arrive today, and other news you may have missed

Sinovac vaccine to arrive today, and other news you may have missed

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

Vaccine: Selangor sultan gives way to frontliners

Vaccine: Selangor sultan gives way to frontliners

The ruler urges the people to get their vaccine as scheduled and not be influenced by anti-vaccine groups.