Archive - 10 March 2021

Govt returns 585 damaged vials of Covid-19 vaccine to Pfizer - KJ

Govt returns 585 damaged vials of Covid-19 vaccine to Pfizer - KJ

Damage caused during delivery process from Belgium to M'sia due to improper temperature storage.

MPI wants setting up of foundation to be expedited

MPI wants setting up of foundation to be expedited

The institute's Chamil Wariya also wants a stimulus package to help the media industry stay afloat in face of the pandemic.

No need for Umno to give ultimatum to PAS - Ahmad Maslan

No need for Umno to give ultimatum to PAS - Ahmad Maslan

UPDATED 11.45PM | 'It is within PAS’ rights to be with Bersatu, has nothing to do with Umno’s wishes to strengthen ties with PAS.'

Possible for Umno-Harapan pact to win GE15: Ku Li

Possible for Umno-Harapan pact to win GE15: Ku Li

Gua Musang MP says it can happen if God wills it but many things must be on the 'menu' for pact to work.

MACC probes company manager over false documents

MACC probes company manager over false documents

'Datuk' detained on suspicion of submitting false documents to secure RM8.9m project from ministry.

State govt to study building tunnel from Sg Perak to Bukit Merah lake

State govt to study building tunnel from Sg Perak to Bukit Merah lake

It could solve water supply shortage problem in paddy-growing areas of Kerian district, says Perak MB.

Candlelight vigil outside Myanmar embassy rapidly dispersed

Candlelight vigil outside Myanmar embassy rapidly dispersed

The crowd had just assembled when police asked them to break it up.
Zahid trial: Witness says cash didn't come from Yayasan Al-Bukhary

Zahid trial: Witness says cash didn't come from Yayasan Al-Bukhary

MACC officer says the foundation did contribute to Yayasan Akalbudi but through cheques, not in cash.

EMCO on Sibu Jaya flats in S'wak ends tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

EMCO on Sibu Jaya flats in S'wak ends tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

Minister says decision made based on risk analysis, active cases in locality showing downward trend.

Home minister's aide lodges police report over MP-buying allegation

Home minister's aide lodges police report over MP-buying allegation

The allegation was made by ex-Umno supreme council member Lokman Adam during a Facebook live stream.

Employers must screen all foreign workers for Covid-19 by March 31: Saravanan

Employers must screen all foreign workers for Covid-19 by March 31: Saravanan

Action will be taken against employers who fail to do so.

Company fined RM20k for failure to provide certified accommodation for workers

Company fined RM20k for failure to provide certified accommodation for workers

The lack of facilities affected 146 workers, the court hears.

Govt must explain silence on Pengerang solar project - Najib

Govt must explain silence on Pengerang solar project - Najib

Ex-premier urges govt to clarify why it did not respond to project proposal so Johor sultan would not be displeased.

RON97 up five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up five sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

The new prices are for the period from March 11 to 17.

Google to review adverts for Myanmar military-backed telecoms firm

Google to review adverts for Myanmar military-backed telecoms firm

Internet giant also disables some army-linked accounts on its services in the wake of Myanmar's coup.

Covid-19 (March 10): 1,448 new cases, five deaths

Covid-19 (March 10): 1,448 new cases, five deaths

Slowly but surely, the number of active cases are dropping.

Kula, Su take another stab at cousins for Perak DAP leadership

Kula, Su take another stab at cousins for Perak DAP leadership

Party to hold state leadership election on Sunday, rematch of Nga Kor Ming and M Kulasegaran's teams.

Khaled: People will decide Umno's fate, not PN

Khaled: People will decide Umno's fate, not PN

Umno veep urges party supporters to work with the people instead of wasting time on political polemics.

186 private medical practitioners allowed to handle Covid-19 cases - Adham

186 private medical practitioners allowed to handle Covid-19 cases - Adham

UPDATED 7.27PM | They can issue surveillance, monitoring orders and instructions to wear quarantine wristbands.

SJMC now Covid-19 vaccination centre

SJMC now Covid-19 vaccination centre

The hospital will begin vaccinating healthcare workers beginning tomorrow.

MP SPEAKS | No legal provisions to appeal RM10k for breaching MCO

MP SPEAKS | No legal provisions to appeal RM10k for breaching MCO

As of today, there is no legal basis to support statements from IGP, defence minister that fines can be appealed.

Artist probed for criminal defamation over Adham Baba caricatures

Artist probed for criminal defamation over Adham Baba caricatures

Fahmi Reza says he is being investigated under Section 500 of Penal Code and Section 233 of CMA.

COMMENT | History autopsy: How civilisations collapsed and M'sian implications

COMMENT | History autopsy: How civilisations collapsed and M'sian implications

Societies 'die from suicide or murder rather than from natural causes' - Arnold Toynbee.

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All PN parties must set aside personal interests, says Azmin

All PN parties must set aside personal interests, says Azmin

PN info chief brushes off rising tensions in increasingly fragmented coalition.

Cheras police probing death in custody case, NGO wants inquest

Cheras police probing death in custody case, NGO wants inquest

Police say the 54-year-old man was found dead, alone in his lock-up cell.

Pregnant and nursing mothers - should they be vaccinated?

Pregnant and nursing mothers - should they be vaccinated?

Health deputy DG says assessment by country's experts show no data that vaccine is unsafe for pregnant or nursing women.

US ambassador impressed by M'sia efforts to combat Covid-19

US ambassador impressed by M'sia efforts to combat Covid-19

I'm not an expert, but Malaysia's is doing a wonderful job, says Brian McFeeters.

Govt to introduce new national investment policy - Azmin

Govt to introduce new national investment policy - Azmin

The move is to attract quality and technological investment, says the senior minister.

Harapan ropes in ‘independent’ Maszlee to lead education efforts

Harapan ropes in ‘independent’ Maszlee to lead education efforts

The Simpang Renggam MP was a Bersatu member then briefly joined Pejuang before leaving in late 2020.

Govt's 'Allah' ban for non-Muslims invalid, High Court rules

Govt's 'Allah' ban for non-Muslims invalid, High Court rules

UPDATED 3.45PM | Judge Nor Bee Ariffin allows legal action by Jill Ireland in the 13-year long-running saga.

Opposition urges govt to resume free breakfast for school children

Opposition urges govt to resume free breakfast for school children

Programme will benefit over 2.4 million poor families throughout country - opposition committee.

COMMENT | Is nuclear peace with N Korea possible?

COMMENT | Is nuclear peace with N Korea possible?

It should be clear by now that Kim will not abolish his nuclear arsenal.

myNEWS Delightful Rewards – 10 X Cuti Lokal to be won and the launch of Ichi QQ in March!

myNEWS Delightful Rewards – 10 X Cuti Lokal to be won and the launch of Ichi QQ in March!

In collaboration with Swiss Garden Hotel, myNEWS is bringing back Delightful Rewards featuring two Cuti Lokal vacation spots!
Zahid hits back at 'court cluster' label

Zahid hits back at 'court cluster' label

He says the 'court cluster' is Umno's last line of defence.

Guan Eng: Will MACC probe PM after Tebrau MP's 'position offered' revelation?

Guan Eng: Will MACC probe PM after Tebrau MP's 'position offered' revelation?

UPDATED 1.11PM | Lim reminds that Tengku Razaleigh previously revealed he rejected offer to be Petronas chairperson.

COMMENT | It's 2021 - what change has there been for Malaysian women?

COMMENT | It's 2021 - what change has there been for Malaysian women?

Let's turn our anger at inequality into something positive.

TimeTec Workforce (Series 3 of 6) - Apply for Work Leave via App As The New Norm

TimeTec Workforce (Series 3 of 6) - Apply for Work Leave via App As The New Norm

When data are liberated and not confined only to a particular department's exclusive rights, a company can advance for the better.
Malaysia gets additional 10,000 in haj quota - Muhyiddin

Malaysia gets additional 10,000 in haj quota - Muhyiddin

PM says he made the request during his audience with the Saudi Arabian crown prince.
How one phone serves six family members

How one phone serves six family members

One device for one mom, and five kids who have to attend online lessons.

Irked Thai PM sprays reporters with hand sanitiser to duck tricky questions

Irked Thai PM sprays reporters with hand sanitiser to duck tricky questions

He interrupts his own news conference to spray journalists with hand sanitiser.
Win a lush Verdi Eco-dominium in Cyberjaya sponsored by UEM Sunrise in the PETRONAS Primax 97 with Pro-Race Fuel Contest

Win a lush Verdi Eco-dominium in Cyberjaya sponsored by UEM Sunrise in the PETRONAS Primax 97 with Pro-Race Fuel Contest

As part of a collaborative effort with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, UEM Sunrise will be giving away a one-bedroom unit at the Verdi Eco-dominiums, Cyberjaya as the grand prize to one lucky winner of the PETRONAS Primax 97 with Pro-Race Fuel Contest.

'We will challenge Umno where they contest' - T'ganu Bersatu

'We will challenge Umno where they contest' - T'ganu Bersatu

Terengganu Bersatu is gearing up for a showdown with Umno in GE15.
Lula’s revival may give Bolsonaro a run for his money in 2022

Lula’s revival may give Bolsonaro a run for his money in 2022

His resurrection from the political ashes sets the stage for a déjà-vu election next year.
Man who allegedly insulted Islam, converted Muslim woman surrenders - police

Man who allegedly insulted Islam, converted Muslim woman surrenders - police

Recent viral video showed man admitting to converting woman, believed to be his wife.

Tamrin faces up to a year's jail over criticism of Johor crown prince

Tamrin faces up to a year's jail over criticism of Johor crown prince

The son of ex-DPM Abdul Ghafar Baba criticised the Johor crown prince in a blog post dated Feb 2, 2020.

COMMENT | Challenging the media on gender portrayal

COMMENT | Challenging the media on gender portrayal

Media content representing women remains traditional and sexualised.
In Celebration of International Women’s Day: The All-Women in an All-New Data Science and  Artificial Intelligence Department of MDEC

In Celebration of International Women’s Day: The All-Women in an All-New Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department of MDEC

A first of its kind for a traditionally unfamiliar domain for women - a testament to MDEC’s commitment to advance the digital economy for all.
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Sg Buloh Hospital: Lessons from frontline of country's main Covid-19 centre

Sg Buloh Hospital: Lessons from frontline of country's main Covid-19 centre

It came to a point we had to play police in the hospital for the sake of safety, says Dr Kuldip.

‘Shoot till they are dead’: Some Myanmar police fled to India after refusing this order

‘Shoot till they are dead’: Some Myanmar police fled to India after refusing this order

Tha Peng said he and six colleagues all disobeyed the Feb 27 order from a superior officer.
Police to question Guan Eng tomorrow

Police to question Guan Eng tomorrow

Cops are probing a Harapan joint statement about the emergency proclamation.
Nurul Izzah vs Zuraida: Battle of giants in Ampang?

Nurul Izzah vs Zuraida: Battle of giants in Ampang?

Senior PKR leader says no final decision yet.

MACC arrests 'datuk seri' for alleged RM300k bribe

MACC arrests 'datuk seri' for alleged RM300k bribe

Bribe was to secure the release of 22 Chinese nationals detained at an Immigration depot.

Saddened Queen Elizabeth will address racism accusation

Saddened Queen Elizabeth will address racism accusation

The bombshell has been compared to the crises over the death of Diana and the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII.
DAP National Congress to be held before June 30

DAP National Congress to be held before June 30

This after all state conventions are held from March 14 to June 5, organising secretary Anthony Loke announces.

YOURSAY: Is the deputy minister back from NZ yet?

YOURSAY: Is the deputy minister back from NZ yet?

‘We need to call these ‘leaders’ out because they cannot keep to the policies they put in place.’
Desperate workers risk death at sea for jobs in Malaysia

Desperate workers risk death at sea for jobs in Malaysia

Indonesian study links poverty to undocumented migrant problems.

UAE attracts corporate billions to climb tax-haven ranking

UAE attracts corporate billions to climb tax-haven ranking

Global tax system is haemorrhaging over US$245b in lost corporate tax a year, says Alex Cobham.

'Bubble tourism' allowed and other news you may have missed

'Bubble tourism' allowed and other news you may have missed

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

Interstate tourism

Interstate tourism

NEWSLETTER 10-03-2021