Archive - 11 March 2021

CIJ appalled by 'extreme punitive measures' in govt's 'fake news' move

CIJ appalled by 'extreme punitive measures' in govt's 'fake news' move

This is an opportunistic move to bring back the Anti-Fake News Act 2018, says its executive director.

COMMENT | Bar concerned over pupils being used as touts

COMMENT | Bar concerned over pupils being used as touts

Authorities are urged to thoroughly investigate such offences in order to eliminate the menace of touting, once and for all.
Include senators in list of frontliners to receive vaccine - Rais Yatim

Include senators in list of frontliners to receive vaccine - Rais Yatim

He says a letter has been handed over to Khairy Jamaluddin and Dr Adham Baba.
'I am staunch supporter of Undi18' - Saifuddin

'I am staunch supporter of Undi18' - Saifuddin

He describes those who do not trust youths and do not support Undi18 as being outdated and politically immature.
MPs decry fake news Emergency Ordinance as 'deplorable' clampdown

MPs decry fake news Emergency Ordinance as 'deplorable' clampdown

UPDATED 9.42PM | PN govt can decide what is fake news and real news and punish accordingly, says Klang MP.

Minister told to solve root cause, not blame millennials for overspending

Minister told to solve root cause, not blame millennials for overspending

Millennials struggling with debt because wages are low but cost of living is high, says PKR Youth chief.

Don't speculate High Court's decision on use of word 'Allah' - Hamzah

Don't speculate High Court's decision on use of word 'Allah' - Hamzah

The home minister says all parties should respect the country's legal and judicial process.
Emergency Ordinance grants Putrajaya sweeping powers against 'fake news'

Emergency Ordinance grants Putrajaya sweeping powers against 'fake news'

UPDATED 7.50PM | Those who create, publish or distribute fake news will be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed 3 years.

Sky train project to modernise Sabah's rail services - Bung

Sky train project to modernise Sabah's rail services - Bung

Among the initial routes identified for the project are from the Kota Kinabalu Airport to the city centre and to Alamesra.
UK says Hong Kong electoral changes undermine trust in China

UK says Hong Kong electoral changes undermine trust in China

This is the latest step by Beijing to hollow out the space for democratic debate in Hong Kong - Dominic Raab.

Covid-19 (March 11) - 1,647 new cases, death toll reaches 1,200

Covid-19 (March 11) - 1,647 new cases, death toll reaches 1,200

The number of active Covid-19 cases continues to drop and currently stands at 17,544.

Zahid trial: Businessperson felt special that DPM wanted RM10m donation

Zahid trial: Businessperson felt special that DPM wanted RM10m donation

The authorities have not been able to trace the witness - a Singaporean businessperson.
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi accepted illegal payments of US$600k, plus gold

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi accepted illegal payments of US$600k, plus gold

Spokesperson adds that the information had been verified and many people were being questioned.

China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong politics, squeezing democratic opposition

China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong politics, squeezing democratic opposition

The measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip over the global financial hub.
MP SPEAKS | Teamwork trumps alpha leadership in politics

MP SPEAKS | Teamwork trumps alpha leadership in politics

Bad politics driving people away from serious participation in public affairs.

LETTER | Teaching in complete darkness due to power shortage

LETTER | Teaching in complete darkness due to power shortage

Teachers have done a lot of things for students even during this challenging period.
LETTER | Be serious in handling climate change

LETTER | Be serious in handling climate change

The government should not focus only on reviving the economy.

ANGKASA Group embarks on Strategic Partnership with Vettons, while Koperasi YGMB inks MoU on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ initiative for members

ANGKASA Group embarks on Strategic Partnership with Vettons, while Koperasi YGMB inks MoU on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ initiative for members

Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA, or The Malaysian National Cooperative Movement) today signed a strategic partnership with Vettons Sdn Bhd in the area of e-commerce.
Senior minister obtains court order against ex-Bersatu women chief

Senior minister obtains court order against ex-Bersatu women chief

Defamation suit over Facebook posts and videos alleging Ismail incompetent at his duties.

Top cop: Police have no power to change RM10k amount when issuing fines

Top cop: Police have no power to change RM10k amount when issuing fines

UPDATED 5.24PM | Offenders can appeal the fine amount at the Health Department's district offices.

Bersatu Youth: Fallacy to say govt shares Rais' views on Undi18

Bersatu Youth: Fallacy to say govt shares Rais' views on Undi18

Allegation is to create negative sentiments towards the government, says Bersatu Youth chief.

Student duo charged for insulting teacher

Student duo charged for insulting teacher

They were caught on camera riding a motorcycle wearing uniforms scribbled with obscenities.

Court strikes out affidavit on 1MDB money trail in forfeiture suit

Court strikes out affidavit on 1MDB money trail in forfeiture suit

Judge allows the application from the legal teams of former PM Najib Abdul Razak and Umno.

IGP denies police being used as tool to shore up support for PN

IGP denies police being used as tool to shore up support for PN

UPDATED 5.14PM | Whatever action taken by my side has nothing to do with politics, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

SPVD - Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to ensure IRB does not U-turn

SPVD - Guan Eng urges Putrajaya to ensure IRB does not U-turn

This comes amidst reports that SPVD participants are being audited.

Top US, China diplomats to hold first in-person talks of Biden presidency

Top US, China diplomats to hold first in-person talks of Biden presidency

A major US diplomatic push to solidify alliances in Asia and Europe to counter China.
King's decision on emergency cannot be challenged in any court

King's decision on emergency cannot be challenged in any court

UPDATED 2.34PM | Court makes the ruling after dismissing a leave application for a judicial review.

S'wak DCM tells Umno, PAS not to interfere with 'Allah' ruling

S'wak DCM tells Umno, PAS not to interfere with 'Allah' ruling

UPDATED 4.50PM | 'We should allow men of religion and the courts to decide on religious issues and not politicians,' says James Masing.

History textbook issue: Senate caucus will call several parties

History textbook issue: Senate caucus will call several parties

This is over the content of the Form Four textbook which is alleged to have manipulated facts.
Stern action if in cahoots with smugglers, drug traffickers - police

Stern action if in cahoots with smugglers, drug traffickers - police

Smugglers or drug traffickers will not get through roadblocks without informers, says Shafien Mamat.

Police grill Guan Eng over Harapan's statement on emergency

Police grill Guan Eng over Harapan's statement on emergency

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu will be questioned by police in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.

Support pours in for Jaya Rani and children

Support pours in for Jaya Rani and children

Since their story was published, they have received three tablet computers and cash donations.
Biden: Americans will be first to get vaccines, any surplus to be shared

Biden: Americans will be first to get vaccines, any surplus to be shared

US president says it was clear that the pandemic would not be over until it was ended everywhere.
Covid - 223,923 vaccinated as of March 10

Covid - 223,923 vaccinated as of March 10

Sarawak records the highest number of vaccine recipients.

Muda: Does Rais speak for govt when calling Undi18 'impractical'?

Muda: Does Rais speak for govt when calling Undi18 'impractical'?

Rais' remarks contradict govt's July deadline to gazette the new eligible voting age, says Muda co-founder Lim Wei Jiet.

Track domestic violence murders, WAO urges police after recent killings

Track domestic violence murders, WAO urges police after recent killings

These murders often the result of long-term domestic violence, says the NGO.

Frustrated with wife, man sets relative's car on fire

Frustrated with wife, man sets relative's car on fire

The suspect has a previous criminal record for robbery.

MDEC lauds Juwai IQI for creating 1,000 jobs for Malaysians

MDEC lauds Juwai IQI for creating 1,000 jobs for Malaysians

Juwai IQI makes Kuala Lumpur its headquarters for global research and development, eventually creating 1,000 jobs in the country
Shahidan appointment as PR1MA chairperson effective Oct 23, 2020

Shahidan appointment as PR1MA chairperson effective Oct 23, 2020

He was also appointed as National Housing Corporation chairperson March 9.

Discover over 500 World Class Qualifications through the Pre-University Edu Fair Asia 2021

Discover over 500 World Class Qualifications through the Pre-University Edu Fair Asia 2021

The Pre-University Edu Fair Asia 2021 is completely free and will feature 20 different Pre-University Programmes.

‘Women at Microsoft’ empowers and upskills future digital workforce

‘Women at Microsoft’ empowers and upskills future digital workforce

This International Women’s Day (IWD), Microsoft Malaysia shines a spotlight on the Microsoft Malaysia Student Accelerator 2020 (MMSA), an initiative led by the Women at Microsoft in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), aimed at equipping university undergraduates with digital skills and relevant industry exposure to help enhance their employability.

UEM Sunrise acquires three parcels of prime land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya for a mixed commercial development

UEM Sunrise acquires three parcels of prime land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya for a mixed commercial development

UEM Sunrise signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire 9.93 acres of prime land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor on Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim for RM200 million.

Dumped British TV host Morgan pours more scorn on Meghan suicide, racism claims

Dumped British TV host Morgan pours more scorn on Meghan suicide, racism claims

He attracted 41,000 complaints to Britain’s media regulator, the second highest in its history.
Harapan must not work with Umno 'court cluster' before or after GE15 - Youth chief

Harapan must not work with Umno 'court cluster' before or after GE15 - Youth chief

How do you explain working with the corrupt to reform supporters, asks Shazni.

Lobbyist to be paid US$2m to 'explain' Myanmar's coup on behalf of junta

Lobbyist to be paid US$2m to 'explain' Myanmar's coup on behalf of junta

Ari Ben-Menashe will 'assist in explaining the real situation' of the army’s coup to the US and UN.
Three hours in 'hell room': Myanmar protester describes beating in custody

Three hours in 'hell room': Myanmar protester describes beating in custody

One of about 60 people picked up on Tuesday, he was beaten with belts, chains, bamboo sticks and batons.

COMMENT | Seriously, we should give 'Allah' row a rest

COMMENT | Seriously, we should give 'Allah' row a rest

There can never be a winner in an argument about God or religion.
UK Covid-19 variant has significantly higher death rate, study finds

UK Covid-19 variant has significantly higher death rate, study finds

It is between 30 and 100 percent more deadly than previous dominant variants, researchers say.

COMMENT | Is Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah an agent of the DAP?

COMMENT | Is Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah an agent of the DAP?

Demonising the DAP is an old trick - but it's the only kind Bersatu plays because it is too lazy to think of new ones.

COMMENT | Deconstructing the bumiputera construct

COMMENT | Deconstructing the bumiputera construct

More than 30 years after the end of the NEP, a national discourse on the bumiputera construct is overdue.

YOURSAY | Voters awaiting election showdown with party-hoppers

YOURSAY | Voters awaiting election showdown with party-hoppers

‘If Gombak voters are wise, they should reject politicians who don’t have principles…’
Umno, PAS want ruling on Islamic words referred to Court of Appeal

Umno, PAS want ruling on Islamic words referred to Court of Appeal

Muafakat Nasional says it views seriously the High Court's decision allowing non-Muslims to use the Islamic words.

Myanmar security forces surround protesters, UN Security Council calls for restraint

Myanmar security forces surround protesters, UN Security Council calls for restraint

More than 60 protesters have been killed and some 2,000 detained by security forces since Feb 1.

Shifting battlelines ahead of GE15 and other news you may have missed

Shifting battlelines ahead of GE15 and other news you may have missed

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

The 'Allah' ruling

The 'Allah' ruling

NEWSLETTER 11-03-2021