Archive - 3 March 2021

RMCO: Sabah allows cross-district travel based on 6 zones

RMCO: Sabah allows cross-district travel based on 6 zones

Masidi Manjun says residents only allowed to cross border within stipulated zone, cannot enter a different one.

No need to resubmit Covid-19 vaccine registration - KJ

No need to resubmit Covid-19 vaccine registration - KJ

Minister debunks claim that registration via MySejahtera is unsuccessful unless a new confirmation screen appears.

Messages from health DG, minister always make me nervous - Ismail Sabri

Messages from health DG, minister always make me nervous - Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says this is especially so when the messages involve a spike in new Covid-19 cases and fatalities.

Two die, three injured after Suke bridge collapses on van

Two die, three injured after Suke bridge collapses on van

UPDATED 11.13PM | An unfinished bridge falls on a van after a trailer crashed into the construction site.

Turkish study revises down Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine efficacy to 83.5 pct

Turkish study revises down Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine efficacy to 83.5 pct

The vaccine fully protected against hospitalisation and severe illness caused by the coronavirus.

RON97, RON95 and diesel prices remain unchanged from March 4-10

RON97, RON95 and diesel prices remain unchanged from March 4-10

This is based on the weekly retail pricing of petroleum products using the APM formula.
Parliament postponed on legal grounds to aid fight against Covid-19 - Takiyuddin

Parliament postponed on legal grounds to aid fight against Covid-19 - Takiyuddin

The minister adds that the decision was also based on scientific facts and data gathered concerning the pandemic.

Covid-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards

Covid-19 smart vaccination certificate on the cards

COVID-19 | It will be given to those vaccinated, govt discussing with WHO to ensure it is recognised worldwide.

Covid-19 (March 3): 1,745 new cases, 7 deaths

Covid-19 (March 3): 1,745 new cases, 7 deaths

Active cases continue its downtrend as recoveries continue to outpace new cases.

Cops confirm probing Zeti's husband over illicit 1MDB-linked funds

Cops confirm probing Zeti's husband over illicit 1MDB-linked funds

UPDATED 7.15PM | Tawfiq Ayman is being investigated for allegedly receiving money from 1MDB.

Govt, Deloitte reach RM324m settlement over 1MDB

Govt, Deloitte reach RM324m settlement over 1MDB

Prior to this, Goldman Sachs and Ambank also reached settlements with govt concerning 1MDB.

‘No one got Covid-19 due to Parliament' - Harapan pans law minister

‘No one got Covid-19 due to Parliament' - Harapan pans law minister

The reason given by Takiyuddin was 'weak' and disrespectful of the Agong, says Harapan secretariat.
Umno writes to PM on decision to terminate Umno-Bersatu cooperation

Umno writes to PM on decision to terminate Umno-Bersatu cooperation

A source says the letter was sent on Feb 26 but there has been no response to date.

IS says it killed female media workers in east Afghanistan

IS says it killed female media workers in east Afghanistan

The women were aged between 18 and 20 and were shot on their way home from work.
Shinjiru paving the way to facilitate SMEs towards digital transformation through its pioneer web hosting services

Shinjiru paving the way to facilitate SMEs towards digital transformation through its pioneer web hosting services

The company is one of the most successful and prominent web hosting providers in Malaysia and currently the nation’s one-stop IT solutions provider delivering affordable and steadfast service to more than 50,000 businesses worldwide.

Leong Adjustment embarks on digital transformation journey to stay  competitive

Leong Adjustment embarks on digital transformation journey to stay competitive

The company also decided to develop a web and mobile app-based insurance loss assessment system under the RTE777 Cloud Insurance Claims Project.
Report lodged over Kelantan SUK staff vaccine queue-jumping claim

Report lodged over Kelantan SUK staff vaccine queue-jumping claim

'We urge that action be taken against those who spread such fake news,' says a special officer.
US ambassador-designate no stranger to M'sia

US ambassador-designate no stranger to M'sia

McFeeters is fluent in Malay and was the political counsellor of the US Embassy in KL from 2009 to 2011.

COMMENT | Why the peculiar facts in Guan Eng's case entitled him to sue Perkasa

COMMENT | Why the peculiar facts in Guan Eng's case entitled him to sue Perkasa

The Federal Court, contrary to the Court of Appeal's conclusion, found that the legal action was brought by Lim personally.

Zahid: Our opponents are 'shopping' to stay in power

Zahid: Our opponents are 'shopping' to stay in power

Umno president says these 'enemies' are those who focused on the party's strongholds in the last general election.

Taking bribes will break your mothers' hearts - Sinar Harian's anti-graft campaign

Taking bribes will break your mothers' hearts - Sinar Harian's anti-graft campaign

The campaign features three videos in Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil.

'Asean economic minister propose common digital vaccine certificate'

'Asean economic minister propose common digital vaccine certificate'

UPDATED 4.14PM | This is to speed up the reopening of hardest-hit sectors such as tourism, says Azmin Ali.

Order to wear tracking device among new provisions in emergency ordinance

Order to wear tracking device among new provisions in emergency ordinance

Device must be worn for 10 days, says Adham.

The impossible dream: How and why Mahathir’s Vision 2020 failed

The impossible dream: How and why Mahathir’s Vision 2020 failed

30 years ago, Malaysia's then PM articulated a grand plan which never happened. EDWARD GOMEZ finds out why.

Australian attorney-general denies historical rape claim

Australian attorney-general denies historical rape claim

Police in New South Wales, where the alleged assault occurred, say insufficient evidence to investigate claim.

Project DEEP RM50 million education fund: A BAC Education nation building initiative

Project DEEP RM50 million education fund: A BAC Education nation building initiative

Join over 2,000 people currently upskilling and reskilling themselves for FREE via Project DEEP.

Annuar: Not being part of caretaker govt disadvantageous to Umno

Annuar: Not being part of caretaker govt disadvantageous to Umno

There's speculation Umno leadership had decided to cut ties with Bersatu during a supreme council meeting on Feb 19.

RM500k contempt fine on Mkini serves public interest: Federal Court

RM500k contempt fine on Mkini serves public interest: Federal Court

'It may deter others from the temptation to commit such crime where the punishment is negligible,' rules apex court.

Four dead in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests as diplomatic effort stalls

Four dead in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests as diplomatic effort stalls

'They opened fire on us with live bullets. One was killed, he's young, a teenage boy, shot in the head.'

Service providers given 10 days to resolve issues in high priority areas - MCMC

Service providers given 10 days to resolve issues in high priority areas - MCMC

Service providers are required to escalate the issues for resolution to MCMC with relevant details.
MDEC forges ahead with Reinvent Agenda; New Chief Digital Business Officer appointed

MDEC forges ahead with Reinvent Agenda; New Chief Digital Business Officer appointed

Aiza Azreen Ahmad assumes the newly-created role as Chief Digital Business Officer (CDBO), to chart new business strategies and development initiatives at MDEC.
Vivocom rewards its loyal shareholders with generous bonus warrants

Vivocom rewards its loyal shareholders with generous bonus warrants

Vivocom Intl Holdings Berhad (“Vivocom” or "Company") would like to announce the Board’s intention to undertake a bonus issue on the ratio of one bonus warrant for every three (1:3) ordinary shares held on an entitlement date to be determined later (“Proposal”).
South Korea probing two deaths after AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine - KDCA

South Korea probing two deaths after AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine - KDCA

South Korean news agency reports that both deceased had pre-existing conditions.

Sabah speaker rules Sebatik rep's pre-signed quit letter invalid

Sabah speaker rules Sebatik rep's pre-signed quit letter invalid

UPDATED 3.12PM | According to law, any pre-signed undated resignation letter is void, says Kadzim.

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16 ex-members fail to dissolve Umno

16 ex-members fail to dissolve Umno

Federal Court dismisses the appeal against ROS' greenlight for Umno to delay party elections.
SDB’s One-Two-Boost initiative serves to instil ‘purpose’ for special needs people

SDB’s One-Two-Boost initiative serves to instil ‘purpose’ for special needs people

Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB) recently embarked on a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for young adults with disabilities called One-Two-Boost (OTB).
Malaysia's bid to join human rights council marred by regressing freedoms

Malaysia's bid to join human rights council marred by regressing freedoms

PN govt trying to silence peaceful protesters, impede formation of political parties to remain in power, says rights group Civicus.

TNB aims to instal 1.5 million smart meters in Klang Valley, Malacca this year

TNB aims to instal 1.5 million smart meters in Klang Valley, Malacca this year

So far, about 1.06 million smart meters have been installed in both areas.
foodpanda renews its CSR vision in 2021 with panda purpose initiative Champions riders reskilling and upskilling with government agency partnerships

foodpanda renews its CSR vision in 2021 with panda purpose initiative Champions riders reskilling and upskilling with government agency partnerships

Sayantan Das, Managing Director of foodpanda Malaysia said, “Riders’ welfare has always been our top priority.
Six Dr Seuss books pulled from publication due to racist imagery

Six Dr Seuss books pulled from publication due to racist imagery

Ceasing sales of these books is to ensure catalog supports all communities - Dr Seuss Enterprises.
PKR defector cites opposition disunity, inability to retake Putrajaya

PKR defector cites opposition disunity, inability to retake Putrajaya

He found himself unable to deliver his promises to develop his constituency.

Ambank's share price plummets after RM2.83b settlement over 1MDB scandal

Ambank's share price plummets after RM2.83b settlement over 1MDB scandal

Ex-PM Najib reportedly received 1MDB-linked funds in his Ambank accounts.

Be safe and trendy with Durio: Durio launching 4-ply solid colour surgical face masks

Be safe and trendy with Durio: Durio launching 4-ply solid colour surgical face masks

The outbreak of COVID-19 has been more than a year, masks have become a necessity in our daily lives, and choosing high-quality masks has become the first key to epidemic prevention.

TimeTec Workforce Series (Series  2 of 6) - Monitoring attendance of factory workers effectively

TimeTec Workforce Series (Series 2 of 6) - Monitoring attendance of factory workers effectively

Being the workforce management and biometric product expert, TimeTec Group recently released a Workforce Management Analysis Report on the Malaysia manufacturing industry based on 10,000 data points they collected.
Boeing says rival's new plane design could pose fire risk

Boeing says rival's new plane design could pose fire risk

It comes at a pivotal moment as Boeing emerges from a two-year safety crisis over its competing 737 MAX.
Myanmar's neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

Myanmar's neighbours press junta for Suu Kyi's release, restoration of democracy

Fellow members of Asean also call for a cease to the use of lethal force against opponents of the coup.

COMMENT | Probe against Santiago, Gan a waste of police time

COMMENT | Probe against Santiago, Gan a waste of police time

‘Do the police open investigation files on every report lodged by an NGO?’
Zahid: No more full MCO, so when will Parliament reconvene?

Zahid: No more full MCO, so when will Parliament reconvene?

The Umno chief also notes that the king said the emergency proclamation is not intended to block Parliament.

Cinemas to restart on March 5 but not all survived for reopening

Cinemas to restart on March 5 but not all survived for reopening

However, MBO Cinemas have gone into voluntary liquidation.

First batch of Astrazeneca vaccine expected to arrive in Q2 2021

First batch of Astrazeneca vaccine expected to arrive in Q2 2021

The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine was yesterday granted conditional registration approval in Malaysia.

COMMENT | Why does the PM make me think of Buster Keaton?

COMMENT | Why does the PM make me think of Buster Keaton?

'You are free to choose. That is what democracy is all about,' the PM deadpans.

YOURSAY | History’s ugly truth cannot be ‘fixed’

YOURSAY | History’s ugly truth cannot be ‘fixed’

‘History must be told as it is, not according to your own imagination.’
Open fires cause unhealthy air quality - Tuan Ibrahim

Open fires cause unhealthy air quality - Tuan Ibrahim

Seven stations recorded unhealthy API readings as of 4pm yesterday, the environment minister adds.

Beijing dismisses alleged Chinese hacking of Indian vaccine makers

Beijing dismisses alleged Chinese hacking of Indian vaccine makers

Cyber intelligence firm Cyfirma says it stands by its allegations.

Former enemy Serbia donates Covid-19 vaccines to Bosnia's Muslims, Croats

Former enemy Serbia donates Covid-19 vaccines to Bosnia's Muslims, Croats

Bosniak-Croat Federation has ordered almost 2.1m doses of vaccine but none has been delivered yet.

Officials say vaccine link uncertain after HK man dies 2 days after Covid-19 jab

Officials say vaccine link uncertain after HK man dies 2 days after Covid-19 jab

The man had developed acute breathing difficulties.

Health DG reminds all to remain vigilant after moving away from MCO

Health DG reminds all to remain vigilant after moving away from MCO

'We cannot afford another round of exponential surge of cases,' says Dr Noor Hisham.

Covid-19 restrictions to relax in most states and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 restrictions to relax in most states and other news you may have missed

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

Interdistrict travel

NEWSLETTER 03-03-2021