Archive - 8 March 2021

Gain Secure appoints Christopher Lee as VP to take cloud business to next level

Gain Secure appoints Christopher Lee as VP to take cloud business to next level

Gain Secure Sdn Bhd recently scored an industry coup when it appointed Christopher Lee as its Vice President for its Cloud Division.
Zahid trial: Court hears how funds from mysterious firm used to buy bungalows

Zahid trial: Court hears how funds from mysterious firm used to buy bungalows

Defence claims bungalows purchased for religious purposes.

PAS hopes to continue cooperation with Bersatu, Umno after GE15

PAS hopes to continue cooperation with Bersatu, Umno after GE15

PAS deputy president advises leaders from all the parties to continue supporting PN, minimise internal politics.

Zuraida: We will propose EC reserve 30pct of MP seats for women

Zuraida: We will propose EC reserve 30pct of MP seats for women

UPDATED 10PM | This after launching a grouping of female elected representatives.

Puad seeks to quash court order obtained by PM to remove FB post

Puad seeks to quash court order obtained by PM to remove FB post

Muhyiddin taking legal action against Puad for alleging double standards in Covid-19 procedures.

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South Korea finds no link between deaths and coronavirus vaccine

South Korea finds no link between deaths and coronavirus vaccine

Health officials probing 8 deaths after receiving AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine found no evidence shots played a role.

NPRA's conditional approval for AstraZeneca vaccine 'very convincing'

NPRA's conditional approval for AstraZeneca vaccine 'very convincing'

COVID-19 | Health minister assures that safety is the utmost priority in approving a Covid-19 vaccine.

LETTER | North Kuala Langat Forest Reserve - enough is enough

LETTER | North Kuala Langat Forest Reserve - enough is enough

Reject the proposed degazettement of the permanent forest reserve status for the NKLFR.
Defence suggests charge framed against Zahid had 'ill intent'

Defence suggests charge framed against Zahid had 'ill intent'

This is with regard to an RM18 million transfer from Zahid's foundation.

Zafrul: Worst is behind us, Malaysia will emerge stronger by year-end

Zafrul: Worst is behind us, Malaysia will emerge stronger by year-end

The minister says based on the current data, the country’s gross domestic growth has slowly shown signs of recovery.
Singapore to offer Covid-19 vaccination to selected cargo drivers from Malaysia

Singapore to offer Covid-19 vaccination to selected cargo drivers from Malaysia

It is aimed at minimising transmission risks from workers who engage in the supply of essential goods to Singapore.
Covid-19 (March 8): 1,529 cases, a new low for this year

Covid-19 (March 8): 1,529 cases, a new low for this year

COVID-19 | Cases peaked in late January and have been on a gradual downtrend since.

First batch of 'finished' Sinovac vaccine to arrive on March 15: KJ

First batch of 'finished' Sinovac vaccine to arrive on March 15: KJ

UPDATED 5.07PM | COVID-19 | These doses can be deployed immediately while the bulk shipment that Pharmaniaga received earlier awaits NPRA clearance.

The socialist roots of International Women's Day

The socialist roots of International Women's Day

A young member of the Parti Sosialis Malaysia reminds us that the movement had a radical start.
Guan Eng offers himself as witness if legal action taken over tax policy 'reversal'

Guan Eng offers himself as witness if legal action taken over tax policy 'reversal'

'I don't understand why the government made a U-turn,' says the former finance minister.

Over 200 whistleblower complaints on Covid-19 vaccine programme resolved

Over 200 whistleblower complaints on Covid-19 vaccine programme resolved

Every single report has been checked and resolved, says Khairy.

PAS denies urging members to pray that Yong be acquitted of rape charges

PAS denies urging members to pray that Yong be acquitted of rape charges

Razman Zakaria urges police and MCMC to take action against the satirical Twitter account, Harakatdaily.

COMMENT | This Int'l Women's Day, I'm thinking about how tired we are

COMMENT | This Int'l Women's Day, I'm thinking about how tired we are

Are there good things about being a woman in the modern world?

LETTER | Vaccines: Humanity at the mercy of humankind

LETTER | Vaccines: Humanity at the mercy of humankind

Money emerges as the deciding factor of who lives and who dies.
Harapan seat nego at advanced stage, not ruling out working with Umno

Harapan seat nego at advanced stage, not ruling out working with Umno

Anwar says the coalition would also consider seats for other friendly parties.

DOE detains foreign vessel over waste oil dumping

DOE detains foreign vessel over waste oil dumping

Samples from ship suspected of dumping waste oil have been collected and sent for analysis.

Govt mulling full pay for WFH workers caring for sick family members

Govt mulling full pay for WFH workers caring for sick family members

PM Muhyiddin Yassin says this will also enable women to remain in employment.

April 27 set for decision on legal bid seeking PM's resignation

April 27 set for decision on legal bid seeking PM's resignation

UPDATED 1.35PM | Ex-Umno man seeks judicial review leave to compel AG to advise Muhyiddin on resigning as premier.

LETTER | Restore justice to hotel and restaurant workers

LETTER | Restore justice to hotel and restaurant workers

Efforts must be made to pressure MPs into seeing the need to redress the imbalance in the hotel industry in M'sia.
At last, a night out with family and friends

At last, a night out with family and friends

KINILENS | After 51 days of MCO restrictions, night activities coming back to life.

State assembly: Perak awaits reply from AGC - speaker

State assembly: Perak awaits reply from AGC - speaker

It should convene no later than this June after the last sitting was held in December, says Mohamad Zahir.
Attempts to weaken Umno using 'knives, pens and chequebook' - Asyraf

Attempts to weaken Umno using 'knives, pens and chequebook' - Asyraf

Many attempts have been made to destroy Umno through internal or external means, says its youth chief.

Enticement of MPs: PKR seeks to meet MACC chief to reveal evidence

Enticement of MPs: PKR seeks to meet MACC chief to reveal evidence

UPDATED 1.50PM | Party sec-gen urges the anti-graft body not to let themselves be used as a political tool.

Syed Saddiq on one month's study leave, will donate MP's salary to help Muar

Syed Saddiq on one month's study leave, will donate MP's salary to help Muar

He is required to be physically present for this month's classes in Singapore.

COMMENT | 7 unintended consequences in M'sian politics since March 8, 2008

COMMENT | 7 unintended consequences in M'sian politics since March 8, 2008

'History is a bad motorist. It rarely signals its intentions when it is taking a turn.'

Standing up for their beliefs - 12 women you should know about

Standing up for their beliefs - 12 women you should know about

MALAYSIANSKINI | We look back at some of the many female activists who have shared their stories.
Meghan on racism in UK royal family, considering suicide

Meghan on racism in UK royal family, considering suicide

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan speak to Oprah Winfrey in an interview aired on CBS.
Meghan says British royals worried about her son's dark skin

Meghan says British royals worried about her son's dark skin

Such worries explained why he was not given the title of prince, says the wife of Prince Harry.
Harapan wants vaccine briefing in Parliament for all opposition MPs

Harapan wants vaccine briefing in Parliament for all opposition MPs

This is to ensure that all opposition MPs can come together to assist in the war against Covid-19, says Fahmi Fadzil.

MP SPEAKS | Women's Day: A salute to their courage and strength

MP SPEAKS | Women's Day: A salute to their courage and strength

Women are rising up against tyranny and oppression with courage in a system that favours men.

MH370: Seven years on, still no closure

MH370: Seven years on, still no closure

Some family members and next of kin of passengers on board the plane are still hoping for a miracle to happen.
COMMENT | Key steps to better protect Malaysian women

COMMENT | Key steps to better protect Malaysian women

Changes to legal framework must be implemented quickly to strengthen women’s rights.

Activate! – frontliner recalls pandemic's first cases

Activate! – frontliner recalls pandemic's first cases

Dr Yasmin is one of the frontliners called into action in the earlier days of Covid-19.

No surcharge if private hospitals allowed to buy Covid-19 vaccine, says association

No surcharge if private hospitals allowed to buy Covid-19 vaccine, says association

APHM president says private hospitals will buy on demand and administered on cost of procurement.

COMMENT | What will the DAP do?

COMMENT | What will the DAP do?

As long as there is no election, political players have the luxury of aligning with the lesser of 'evils'.
Glorene Das remembers the battered child who survived a coma

Glorene Das remembers the battered child who survived a coma

MALAYSIANSKINI | Tenaganita’s executive director tells us why she chooses to fight for the defenceless.

Top New York Democrats urge Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment allegations

Top New York Democrats urge Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment allegations

However, the New York governor vows to stay in office and says allegations not 'credible'.

Myanmar's unions want total strike; Suu Kyi party official dies of suspected torture

Myanmar's unions want total strike; Suu Kyi party official dies of suspected torture

Police also launched tear gas and stun grenades in the direction of protesters in Yangon and in the town of Lashio.

COMMENT | Musa Hitam hits the nail on the head

COMMENT | Musa Hitam hits the nail on the head

Former deputy PM says our politics have become a farce because it is void of ideology.
COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad

COMMENT | In honour of Malaysian mothers abroad

Malaysia is a rare example of a country that discriminates against women when conferring citizenship by parentage.
YOURSAY | Sng is all about himself, not about the people of Julau

YOURSAY | Sng is all about himself, not about the people of Julau

'Which frog will ever tell the people they defect for their own personal gain?'

MP SPEAKS | Happy International Women's Day!

MP SPEAKS | Happy International Women's Day!

A message from the first woman to serve as deputy prime minister of Malaysia.

Efforts to take over Umno and other news you may have missed

Efforts to take over Umno and other news you may have missed

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

JobStreet teams up with FutureLearn to upskill, reskill Malaysian workforce with free international courses

JobStreet teams up with FutureLearn to upskill, reskill Malaysian workforce with free international courses

JobStreet offering candidates the opportunity to Unlock 100,000 FREE courses focusing on emerging and transferrable soft skills offered by global universities, subject to one course per individual
MCA and karate

MCA and karate

NEWSLETTER 08-03-2021

Nothing Rong With A Little Authentic Chinese Food

Nothing Rong With A Little Authentic Chinese Food

Rong Cuisine will be opening at Quayside Mall, twentyfive.7