Archive - 4 March 2021

Anyone near coast who felt long or strong quake should move inland - National Emergency Management Agency.

What are you waiting for? Protect your dignity, says Gua Musang MP.

Money was inducement to appoint company for passport chip project - MACC investigating officer.

UPDATED 11.10PM | Bersatu will strengthen operations alongside partners in PN, says Hamzah Zainudin.

UPDATED 10.15PM | Both Zahid and Anwar appealing to Agong to call for Parliament to convene.

Move would reduce state's water supply debt from RM1.82 billion to RM1.12 billion.

At about 6pm on Mar 3, steel structure fell and hit a van with five people on board, killing two of them.

Health DG clarifies the method has not been approved for widespread use.

MAB can tough it out, says Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Court of Appeal allows Kepong MP's bid to strike out the defamation suit filed against him by the MCA.

Under the scheme, companies must get authorisation before exporting Covid-19 shots outside the EU.

UPDATED 10.20PM | Decision to be announced by Hamzah Zainudin, says PM.

We must look at equity and need for the vaccine among vulnerable groups, says Noor Hisham.

UPDATED 10.30PM | Vaccines only from Health Ministry as well as Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.

Drop in emissions for 1-2 years doesn’t have long-term effect on climate change - Robin Lamboll.

However, a full autopsy report is still needed to reach a final conclusion, says Hong Kong Health Department.

To help support the government during this time, I think it is a valid request, says Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

UPDATED 6.58PM | COVID-19 | The rule also applies to travellers who have permission from the police for other matters, says Ismail Sabri.

A dual legal system will see overlapping and another body is needed to resolve the issue, says PPMM president.

The health minister says they will be given exemption when they do the test at MOH facilities.

Natrah Ismail says two people, including a Datuk Seri, met her yesterday.

Large number of cases detected in Sarawak and Penang two days ahead of inter-district travel bans being lifted.

The ruling government under pressure to disclose whether the deputy minister had received special treatment.

Judicial review is prevented by Articles 150(6) and 150(8) of the Federal Constitution, says federal counsel.

The meeting comes after the Agong expresses the view that Parliament can be convened based on the PM's advice.

The prayer sessions must be conducted at one-third of the capacity of mosques and suraus.

Profit from operations fell to RM2.9 billion last year from RM7.4 billion in 2019.

Ministry says rules not meant to prevent civil servants from speaking up.

Some supreme council members attempted to raise the issue but it was never discussed, say sources.

Cinemas have disinfected premises to welcome back movie-goers from tomorrow.

Drugs valued at RM932,228 seized in Port Dickson and Malacca.

HK had topped the list for 25 years up to 2019.

The central bank says given the current uncertainties, the stance of monetary policy will be decided by new data.

Tengku Zafrul says the recent settlement with Deloitte was part of the ongoing efforts by the government.

We will fulfil whatever conditions that have been set - Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri.

UPDATED 6.48PM | Source says cooperation will continue for the time being.

Ahmad Maslan points out the party has weighed pros and cons of staying in PN govt.

Shadow cabinet is needed to present alternative policies to the people, says Wilfred Madius.

Its information chief argues that Putrajaya should protect the rakyat and not boost the wealth of 'tauke'.

The IGP, investigating officer, home minister and govt claim this in response to a lawsuit by the deceased’s mother.

Larry Sng observes that Muhyiddin Yassin doesn't talk much but he goes to the ground to meet the people.

All of the university hospitals have been handling Covid-19 patients and screening tests since last year.

According to the PBB Group boss, the exercise will strengthen GSC's leadership position.

Many things can happen between now and when Parliament is dissolved, says Annuar Musa.

COVID-19 | Some states still see a small but growing outbreak although most of the country is on the mend.

Police have reclassified the case as driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Several lawyers believe individuals can now be held liable for others’ comments.

Will we get on with life again only to wait for another tragedy to strike?

Airline says existing travel bubbles mostly limited to business and essential travellers only, not tourism.

The Umno supreme council member adds that he won't issue any statement regarding the quarantine order involving the premier.

Group says urgent need for response as there are signs of an upcoming general election.

Umno's position will also be discussed at a coming PN supreme council meeting, says Bersatu sec-gen.

COVID-19 | This could undermine the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, the rights NGO argues.

Asked if PRS will accept Larry Sng, party chief James Masing says PRS will not be fooled twice.

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says the MPs are already being vaccinated

Non-voting, non-Chinese associate members are a fig leaf to MCA's race-based agendas and policies.

Faizul Amri Adnan says his decision to leave not a betrayal as he maintains mandate for Pakatan Harapan.

Immunisation strategy must be inclusive and empower high-risk, vulnerable groups with info to make good calls.

It reduced deforestation rate by 75pct by controlling forest fires more effectively, limiting woodland clearing.

Scientists believe that SARS-CoV-2 will likely remain a burden of illness and death for years to come.

Offenders can also be jailed for 6 months, says the health minister.

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

NEWSLETTER 04-03-2021