Archive - 1 March 2021

DNB: MOF appoints Asri Hamidon as chairperson; Ralph Marshal as CEO

DNB: MOF appoints Asri Hamidon as chairperson; Ralph Marshal as CEO

Digital Nasional Bhd will be responsible for the development of 5G technology in Malaysia.

Selangor Smart Bus to impose 90 sen fare for foreigners from March 15

Selangor Smart Bus to impose 90 sen fare for foreigners from March 15

The fare is to cover some of the costs in expanding and providing the service, says exco member.

Sebatik rep claims anti-defection oath invalid, made under duress

Sebatik rep claims anti-defection oath invalid, made under duress

'If I had not sworn the oath, I would not be placed as (election) candidate...'

Recusing Sri Ram: Muhammad Shafee fails to admit Apandi's affidavit

Recusing Sri Ram: Muhammad Shafee fails to admit Apandi's affidavit

The court will allow Muhammad Shafee to introduce other evidence in his appeal.

Home minister makes way for frontliner in vaccination queue

Home minister makes way for frontliner in vaccination queue

Hamzah Zainudin allowed an MOH frontliner to take his spot as he still has Covid-19 antibodies.

Application to transfer Shahrir Samad's case to be heard on March 30

Application to transfer Shahrir Samad's case to be heard on March 30

Ex-Felda chair, charged with failing to declare RM1m he received from Najib, seeks to transfer case to High Court.

Perlis MB gives way to frontliners, people to be vaccinated first

Perlis MB gives way to frontliners, people to be vaccinated first

As the doses were limited, Azlan Man has decided not to take the vaccine to give way to those who really need it.
District in Sabah placed under MCO, several Pahang localities under EMCO

District in Sabah placed under MCO, several Pahang localities under EMCO

UPDATED 8.20PM | COVID-19 | A surge of cases has been recorded in these locations.

Covid-19 (March 1): 1,828 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (March 1): 1,828 new cases, 5 deaths

The number of new cases in Selangor has not been this low since two months ago.

Muhyiddin obtains interim court injunction against Puad over FB post

Muhyiddin obtains interim court injunction against Puad over FB post

It prevents Puad from further publishing or sharing the post alleging double standards in Covid-19 procedures.

K'tan rearranges list of early vaccine recipients after queue cutting allegations

K'tan rearranges list of early vaccine recipients after queue cutting allegations

A source says the state secretariat may have made a U-turn after the issue highlighted.

‘Edgenta of the Future 2025’ marks UEM Edgenta’s aspirations to grow in healthcare support, infrastructure & technology

‘Edgenta of the Future 2025’ marks UEM Edgenta’s aspirations to grow in healthcare support, infrastructure & technology

UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or “Company”), the region’s leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company, has unveiled the Company’s ‘Edgenta of the Future 2025’ vision which outlines its aspirations to grow in healthcare support, infrastructure and technology.

Jumping queue allegation in Perak untrue - MB

Jumping queue allegation in Perak untrue - MB

COVID-19 | Vaccine programme in the state will run according to plan to ensure fairness, says Saarani.

31 cops await punishment over alleged Macau scam, gambling involvement

31 cops await punishment over alleged Macau scam, gambling involvement

UPDATED 6.30PM | The results of the investigations have been submitted to the Police Force Commission for further action, says IGP.

Malaysia urges Asean to engage Myanmar following bloodshed

Malaysia urges Asean to engage Myanmar following bloodshed

Foreign Minister Hishamuddin Hussein says crucial Asean leads sincere discussions, constructive engagement with Myanmar.

Azmin can't use Anwar sexual allegations as lawsuit defence, Gombak voters say

Azmin can't use Anwar sexual allegations as lawsuit defence, Gombak voters say

Such allegations are scandalous and an abuse of process, say 10 Gombak constituents in a court filing.
COMMENT | Malaysia's lost year of opportunity?

COMMENT | Malaysia's lost year of opportunity?

'I argue that Malaysia has lost an opportunity to use this year of crises for needed structural and policy reforms...'

The new norm through the lens of ASEAN CARES

The new norm through the lens of ASEAN CARES

Many of us are probably aware of the rakyat’s economic hardships that have been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COMMENT | Can people with allergies take Covid-19 vaccine?

COMMENT | Can people with allergies take Covid-19 vaccine?

Let's look at the data to see the risk of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, from taking the vaccine.

Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive

Modi takes home-grown vaccine as India widens immunisation drive

India's frontliners reluctant to take home-grown Covaxin, which was approved without late-stage efficacy data.

MP SPEAKS | RM100k fine to be the norm under emergency legislation

MP SPEAKS | RM100k fine to be the norm under emergency legislation

The emergency legislation is creating further confusion to the already confused state of law and regulations.
Two graduates sue Monash over ungazetted medical degrees

Two graduates sue Monash over ungazetted medical degrees

They are currently unable to enrol for their housemanship due to this.

Charles alleges intimidation over swift probe on Mkini verdict remarks

Charles alleges intimidation over swift probe on Mkini verdict remarks

UPDATED 5.45PM | Police are also recording Malaysiakini editor-in-chief Steven Gan's statement.

MACC fails to forfeit RM2,738,525.08 belonging to Selangor Umno

MACC fails to forfeit RM2,738,525.08 belonging to Selangor Umno

Judge rules that the applicant failed to prove the money were proceeds from unlawful activities.

Pregnant women can be considered for vaccine, subject to medical advice - Adham

Pregnant women can be considered for vaccine, subject to medical advice - Adham

UPDATED 4.49PM | COVID-19 | Minister says similar risk assessments can be applied to breastfeeding mothers, those trying to conceive.

KJ: Guideline drafted to address Covid-19 vaccine 'queue jumping'

KJ: Guideline drafted to address Covid-19 vaccine 'queue jumping'

UPDATED 6PM | COVID-19 | Document specifies who frontliners are, will be made available online, says the minister.

'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks

'Inferior' women: China counters Uighur criticism with explicit PR attacks

Beijing is focusing on discrediting the female Uighur witnesses behind recent reports of abuse.
Govt formulates strategy on Covid-19 based on data

Govt formulates strategy on Covid-19 based on data

Enforcement of the SOP will be enhanced, says Muhyiddin.

Pejuang goes to court again over registration as political party

Pejuang goes to court again over registration as political party

This time, it's targeting the home minister's alleged failure to make any decision over its appeal.
BNM, MACC and Zeti urged to break their silence over latest 1MDB expose

BNM, MACC and Zeti urged to break their silence over latest 1MDB expose

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng says 48 hours have passed without a response.

Fu Ah Kiow resigns as Star Media chairperson, director

Fu Ah Kiow resigns as Star Media chairperson, director

Fu says it is time to give way to new leadership, adding that he wishes to spend more time with his family.
COMMENT | Can two party-hoppers save Muhyiddin after June 29?

COMMENT | Can two party-hoppers save Muhyiddin after June 29?

He can work to get more hoppers from Harapan, Warisan or PSB, but how many can he get to fill the void if Umno pulls out?
MP: How will 'no herd immunity, no travel' impact economy?

MP: How will 'no herd immunity, no travel' impact economy?

Ong says he feels sorry for hospitality businesses that will suffer even more.

Govt to focus on implementation of digital education policy

Govt to focus on implementation of digital education policy

Policy's main objectives include creating digitally fluent generation, producing innovations using such technology.

Threatening legal action, deputy minister explains lengthy NZ stay

Threatening legal action, deputy minister explains lengthy NZ stay

This comes after Sarawak Report and Batu MP question Edmund Santhara's absence.

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Aerospace, smart farming high-potential industries under 12th Malaysia Plan: PM

Aerospace, smart farming high-potential industries under 12th Malaysia Plan: PM

They are among high potential industries govt has identified as drivers, sources of growth under the plan.

1MDB scandal: Well done with Ambank, now go after auditors - Pua

1MDB scandal: Well done with Ambank, now go after auditors - Pua

These international auditors fail to demonstrate any remorse, says Damansara MP.

Foreign investor sentiment remains strong despite Covid-19, says PM

Foreign investor sentiment remains strong despite Covid-19, says PM

'Among factors that support foreign investors' confidence is govt's efforts to engage with existing investors.'

Not a single emergency ordinance meant to keep PM in power - Muhyiddin

Not a single emergency ordinance meant to keep PM in power - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 1.30PM | In fact, the emergency that is in force now has an end date - Aug 1, he says.

Muhyiddin asks GLCs to consider rental waiver for traders

Muhyiddin asks GLCs to consider rental waiver for traders

Many traders (who are occupying GLC premises) are suffering losses, says the prime minister.
Malaysia economy to improve in 2021 in line with global recovery - PM

Malaysia economy to improve in 2021 in line with global recovery - PM

Domestic demand is projected to record a steady growth, says Muhyiddin.

Myanmar protesters march again after bloodiest post-coup unrest

Myanmar protesters march again after bloodiest post-coup unrest

Calls grow for a more united international response after the worst violence since a coup one month ago.
Reopening of more sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces daily losses - minister

Reopening of more sectors under MCO 2.0 reduces daily losses - minister

MCO 2.0 has succeeded in reducing losses to RM300 million a day compared to RM2.4 billion during first one.

Anwar claims PKR MP duo lured to leave before Parliament reconvenes

Anwar claims PKR MP duo lured to leave before Parliament reconvenes

PKR president alleges latest defections due to coercion, threats or pressure from PN.

Govt will focus on new wealth source such as digital economy - PM

Govt will focus on new wealth source such as digital economy - PM

Digital economy is expected to contribute 22.6pct to GDP by 2025.

PM: First year a balance between saving lives and keeping economy going

PM: First year a balance between saving lives and keeping economy going

UPDATED 2.15PM | Muhyiddin says this during a special address in conjunction with his first year in office.

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sia and Asean's silence on Myanmar army atrocities disappointing

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sia and Asean's silence on Myanmar army atrocities disappointing

Both have an important role to bring democracy back to Myanmar, they must speak up against violence.

LETTER | Sarawak PKR must return to its original grassroots agenda

LETTER | Sarawak PKR must return to its original grassroots agenda

We need to bring down tyranny and corruption, and champion reform and justice for all.

Nurul Izzah, PKR did not defame NFCorp and chairperson: Federal Court

Nurul Izzah, PKR did not defame NFCorp and chairperson: Federal Court

UPDATED 11.48AM | In a unanimous verdict, the apex court dismisses the appeal by NFCorp and Mohamad Salleh Ismail.

Bukit Gasing rep wants borders opened to those with proof of vaccination

Bukit Gasing rep wants borders opened to those with proof of vaccination

Rajiv says Malaysia should move fast on this to resurrect the tourism and airline sectors.

COMMENT | No election please until we have anti-hopping laws

COMMENT | No election please until we have anti-hopping laws

Will of the people is just balloting once in five years and losing that right immediately after they vote.

Discipline remains core of Malaysian army's identity in facing challenges - Zamrose

Discipline remains core of Malaysian army's identity in facing challenges - Zamrose

The army chief says various plans have been drawn up since he took over the helm of the army in June last year.
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Thai protesters, police clash near base of army unit king controls

Thai protesters, police clash near base of army unit king controls

This is one of the army units that PM Prayuth Chan-ocha transferred to the king’s control in 2019.

COMMENT | Why Guan Eng shouldn't have been allowed to sue Perkasa

COMMENT | Why Guan Eng shouldn't have been allowed to sue Perkasa

The decision of the Federal Court has exposed the fault lines in our laws on defamation.
Johor set to become leading solar power producer in Southeast Asia

Johor set to become leading solar power producer in Southeast Asia

We are thankful Johor is blessed with high solar irradiance, says Sultan Ibrahim.

COMMENT | A shared responsibility for vaccine literacy

COMMENT | A shared responsibility for vaccine literacy

Curbing the spread of Covid-19 must be done by providing continuous knowledge to the ommunity.

New York attorney general to oversee Cuomo sexual misconduct probe

New York attorney general to oversee Cuomo sexual misconduct probe

New York governor says he is often jocular around the office and in public.

Kelantan Exco man denies vaccine queue jumping claims

Kelantan Exco man denies vaccine queue jumping claims

State government has never interfered with the process of determining recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine, says Dr Izani.

Another Amanah leader defects to PKR, then Pejuang

Another Amanah leader defects to PKR, then Pejuang

However, Amanah communications director Khalid Samad is oblivious about Hamzah Jaafar's departure.

YOURSAY | '30 dalil' book on Zahid is no surprise

YOURSAY | '30 dalil' book on Zahid is no surprise

'Our literary skills are only good at writing books to bring other people down.'

Trump repeats election lie, declares himself future of Republican Party

Trump repeats election lie, declares himself future of Republican Party

Our movement of proud, hardworking American patriots is just getting started, says former president.

COMMENT | Has Harapan done enough that it deserves Putrajaya again?

COMMENT | Has Harapan done enough that it deserves Putrajaya again?

Maybe it would take Harapan longer to achieve its goal without a Malay-based anchor, but it is not an impossible goal.
At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup

At least 18 protesters killed in Myanmar in worst violence since coup

Dead engineering had pleaded for UN to intervene hours before he was killed.

Deputy speaker: Parliament will not reconvene on March 8

Deputy speaker: Parliament will not reconvene on March 8

Original calendar is no longer valid with the enforcement of the Emergency Ordinance.

Pejuang worried 5G SPV may take the 1MDB path

Pejuang worried 5G SPV may take the 1MDB path

It questions if MCMC is capable of providing oversight on another govt entity, due to a conflict of interest.

More PKR MPs defect and other news you may have missed

More PKR MPs defect and other news you may have missed

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

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More MPs defect

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