Archive - 9 March 2021

Felda already owns 77pct stake in FGV - minister

Felda already owns 77pct stake in FGV - minister

Following this, Felda only need another 13pct equity interest to delist company from Bursa Malaysia.

Tourism industry enhancing existing products to adapt post-pandemic - minister

Tourism industry enhancing existing products to adapt post-pandemic - minister

Climate change and environmental protection also becoming important issues, says Nancy Shukri.

Fukushima radiation unlikely to raise cancer rates, UN experts say

Fukushima radiation unlikely to raise cancer rates, UN experts say

From 2011 to 2015, over 300k people aged 18 and under in Fukushima area were screened for thyroid cancer.

Credit and debt agency helps 32k people settle debts of RM1.5b

Credit and debt agency helps 32k people settle debts of RM1.5b

60pct of those in debt management programme admit they lack financial knowledge, says Azaddin Ngah Tasir.

Provide internet and laptops to those working from home - Cuepacs

Provide internet and laptops to those working from home - Cuepacs

Pointless to implement work-from-home if environment is unsuitable, says Adnan Mat.

MACC opens probe on alleged RM10m offer for MP to switch parties

MACC opens probe on alleged RM10m offer for MP to switch parties

PKR's Sekijang MP lodged a complaint to the agency two days ago.

Migrant rights activist Aegile Fernandez passes away at 72

Migrant rights activist Aegile Fernandez passes away at 72

UPDATED 8.25AM, MARCH 10 | She'd want you to keep up her mission for justice, her practice of kindness, announced her family.

IRB denies U-turn on voluntary disclosure programme

IRB denies U-turn on voluntary disclosure programme

'Treatment for each case based on facts and merits'.

Top Glove says no systemic forced labour found in the firm, posts record profit

Top Glove says no systemic forced labour found in the firm, posts record profit

Net profit soared 2,380 percent to RM2.87 billion in second quarter of financial year from RM115.7 million a year ago.

Johor sultan: Why won't Putrajaya give mega-solar project a chance?

Johor sultan: Why won't Putrajaya give mega-solar project a chance?

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Sultan Ibrahim Solar Park scheduled for March 23 has been cancelled.

Work-from-home policy to stay - Ismail Sabri

Work-from-home policy to stay - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 8.45PM | This will apply to all states under either a conditional or recovery MCO.

Ganesh Bangah takes Netccentric to a whole new higher level

Ganesh Bangah takes Netccentric to a whole new higher level

Just who is this ‘Bill Gates of Malaysia’ and his team of expert professionals?
Kedah MB clears air over logging and felling

Kedah MB clears air over logging and felling

Muhammad Sanusi says Kedah has not given any fresh approval for logging since it came to power last year.

Interstate tourism allowed in RMCO states but general travel ban remains

Interstate tourism allowed in RMCO states but general travel ban remains

UPDATED 8.05PM | All travellers will have to use the services of a registered travel agency, says minister.

Star Media Group appoints Chor Chee Heung as new chairperson

Star Media Group appoints Chor Chee Heung as new chairperson

Chor was Alor Star MP and held several ministerial positions.

Covid-19 (March 9): 1,280 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (March 9): 1,280 new cases, 9 deaths

The number of active cases continue to drop as recoveries outpace new cases.

Britain's royals silent as 'Megxit' crisis rages after bombshell interview

Britain's royals silent as 'Megxit' crisis rages after bombshell interview

Royal source says the queen wants to take some time before the palace issues a response.

Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence

Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence

'I begged them not to shoot the children,' Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng says.

How the Culinary programme at Imperium International College has evolved to cope with the pandemic

How the Culinary programme at Imperium International College has evolved to cope with the pandemic

With education in Kuala Lumpur and around the nation severely disrupted by the pandemic, it has also put a strain on the education of students. Most of the education systems in the country shifted to a full online learning method, either conducted in a synchronous or asynchronous method.
Ministry plans to set up foundation to assist laid off media practitioners - Zahidi

Ministry plans to set up foundation to assist laid off media practitioners - Zahidi

This foundation will be managed by media associations with the help of the government.
Custodial death: Lawyers decry 'sham' inquest after documents withheld

Custodial death: Lawyers decry 'sham' inquest after documents withheld

They add that the inquest was also postponed on three previous occasions.

Tajuddin warns PAS to 'watch out' if it backs Bersatu in Umno seats

Tajuddin warns PAS to 'watch out' if it backs Bersatu in Umno seats

Pasir Salak MP says he favours a formula where PAS and Umno do not clash even if the former wants to back Bersatu.
Zahid trial: Cash-to-cheques scheme is money laundering, says witness

Zahid trial: Cash-to-cheques scheme is money laundering, says witness

ZAHID TRIAL | MACC officer says he did not find any receipts from Yayasan Al-Bukhary.

Science says it's safe, but some in France don't trust AstraZeneca vaccine

Science says it's safe, but some in France don't trust AstraZeneca vaccine

They're worried about side-effects, sceptical it was effective against new variants of Covid-19.

Two ex-MACC chiefs appointed to Prasarana's board - Tajuddin

Two ex-MACC chiefs appointed to Prasarana's board - Tajuddin

Meanwhile, Norliah Noah is appointed as Prasarana's acting president and group chief executive.

Rina: Govt committed to addressing child marriage

Rina: Govt committed to addressing child marriage

Minister also lauds Unicef's advocacy brief supporting the effort.

PM promised me post to help nation recover, reveals PKR defector

PM promised me post to help nation recover, reveals PKR defector

Tebrau MP claims he didn't want to be minister, deputy minister or manage a GLC.

Myanmar military clamps down on media

Myanmar military clamps down on media

The five independent media organisations are Mizzima, Myanmar Now, 7Day, DVB and Khit Thit Media.

PKR nudges defected MP to use his new-found 'access'

PKR nudges defected MP to use his new-found 'access'

Responding, Tebrau MP says he'll be in the area with the environment minister.

Fahmi Reza to be questioned under CMA

Fahmi Reza to be questioned under CMA

UPDATED 9.30AM MARCH 10 | It likely refers to a post/graphic in February 2021, and another one from October last year.

Ex-defence minister hopes Muhyiddin won't renew support for Saudi war efforts

Ex-defence minister hopes Muhyiddin won't renew support for Saudi war efforts

'The lives of our military personnel cannot be put at stake solely for political interests.'

Shahidan Kassim appointed new PR1MA chairperson

Shahidan Kassim appointed new PR1MA chairperson

His vast experience in governance is needed to boost PR1MA’s performance, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Siti Hasmah explains why she got Covid-19 vaccine

Siti Hasmah explains why she got Covid-19 vaccine

She says she's a senior citizen who can encourage others in Langkawi to get vaccinated.

Former MPOB officer pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Former MPOB officer pleads not guilty to bribery charges

He's been charged with two counts of soliciting and receiving bribe last year.

LETTER | The illusion of anonymity

LETTER | The illusion of anonymity

Social media users need to be mindful of their words.

LETTER | When too salty kills

LETTER | When too salty kills

Excessive salt consumption is related to elevated blood pressure or hypertension.
LETTER | Party-hoppers, where are your consciences?

LETTER | Party-hoppers, where are your consciences?

And shouldn’t there be consequences when they become renegades?

Zahid trial: Prosecution amends number of cheques in money laundering charge

Zahid trial: Prosecution amends number of cheques in money laundering charge

It sees an increase from 30 cheques amounting to RM6,885,300.20, to 35 cheques totalling RM7,511,250.20.

COMMENT | When vaccination is a 'crime'

COMMENT | When vaccination is a 'crime'

Is it wrong to punish people who do their best in the absence of clear rules?

Covid-19: 166,363 vaccinated as of March 8, says Health DG

Covid-19: 166,363 vaccinated as of March 8, says Health DG

Sarawak records highest number of recipients for the first dose of the vaccine at 25,271.

S'gor Umno, PAS snub Housing Ministry's offer of positions

S'gor Umno, PAS snub Housing Ministry's offer of positions

Govt positions not meant for bargaining but intended to care for people's welfare, says both parties' S'gor chapters.

114 Myanmar nationals to stay in M'sia after court leave granted

114 Myanmar nationals to stay in M'sia after court leave granted

UPDATED 12.48PM | Two human rights groups can now commence legal action to prevent their deportation.

Still stateless after all these years

Still stateless after all these years

To make matters worse Sarlin Rining was finally awarded an IC in 2019 only to be stripped of it months later.

Improve DidikTV content to remain relevant - academics

Improve DidikTV content to remain relevant - academics

If managed properly, the channel could be a medium to narrow the achievement gap among students.

Wan Saiful: Anyone trying to weaken PN govt is agent of DAP, Harapan

Wan Saiful: Anyone trying to weaken PN govt is agent of DAP, Harapan

'We know that DAP and Harapan really want Malay votes to be split for them to return to power,' says Bersatu man.

LETTER | Saving our hotels is no rocket science

LETTER | Saving our hotels is no rocket science

Well-planned actions must be done step by step leading to desired outcomes and not try and see.
64pct of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded globally, NGO says

64pct of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded globally, NGO says

Southeast Asia ranks second, with much of those forests cleared for palm oil plantations.
COMMENT | The economic cost of being a woman during the pandemic

COMMENT | The economic cost of being a woman during the pandemic

Gendered burdens like unpaid care work are taking their toll on 'Makcik Kiah'.

China says hopes US will remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation

China says hopes US will remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation

The White House brushed aside the criticisms over Taiwan and said Washington would continue to support Taipei.
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'When the third wave hit, we were quickly out of beds'

'When the third wave hit, we were quickly out of beds'

Sungai Buloh Hospital director Dr Kuldip Kaur recalls the sharp rise in the number of cases.

Edict: Why the reluctance to charge police in court?

Edict: Why the reluctance to charge police in court?

'Are there different treatments for civilians and police personnel who commit a crime?' the rights group asks.

Myanmar forces trap and hunt protesters door to door

Myanmar forces trap and hunt protesters door to door

UN appeals to security forces to allow protesters to leave without violence or arrest.
Boris Johnson steers clear of royal racism row after Meghan interview

Boris Johnson steers clear of royal racism row after Meghan interview

The UK prime minister maintains his policy of not commenting on royal family matters.

COMMENT | What Najib and MCA have in common

COMMENT | What Najib and MCA have in common

MCA opening up to non-Chinese as associate members is a big deal.
Treasury revokes Trump sanctions waiver for Israeli mining magnate Gertler

Treasury revokes Trump sanctions waiver for Israeli mining magnate Gertler

The sanctions waiver was issued in the last days of the Trump administration.

LETTER | Harapan's move for good governance gone down the drain?

LETTER | Harapan's move for good governance gone down the drain?

'Are our politicians so intoxicated with power that they have lost the moral compass?'

PKR Youth veep downplays revolt after Harapan Youth snub

PKR Youth veep downplays revolt after Harapan Youth snub

This comes after the disappointment of PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasir not being appointed as Harapan Youth chief.

Mind the gap - generations of Malaysian women tell it like it is

Mind the gap - generations of Malaysian women tell it like it is

Just how differently do grandmothers see women’s rights from millennials?

YOURSAY | To win GE15, Harapan must have all its ducks in a row

YOURSAY | To win GE15, Harapan must have all its ducks in a row

‘How to get Malay votes without upsetting its core non-Malay supporters?’
Parliament cannot sit without notice from house leader - Deputy Speaker

Parliament cannot sit without notice from house leader - Deputy Speaker

This leader, who is the prime minister, must give at least 28 days' notice for Parliament to convene.

COMMENT | Strange bedfellows needed to realise dream of a better nation

COMMENT | Strange bedfellows needed to realise dream of a better nation

The Anwar-DAP pact needs to work closely with another set of Malay leaders with influence.

Education Ministry urged to examine student dropout from gender perspective

Education Ministry urged to examine student dropout from gender perspective

Parents have tendency to not send girls to school, says Teo Nie Ching.

Muhyiddin's visit will push Riyadh-KL ties to new heights - Saudi FM

Muhyiddin's visit will push Riyadh-KL ties to new heights - Saudi FM

'It is important that we have a strong bilateral relationship,' Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud told the Malaysian media.

Taxmen are coming and other news you may have missed

Taxmen are coming and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.

Taxmen are coming

Taxmen are coming

NEWSLETTER 09-03-2021