Archive - 14 March 2021

Police nab duo on suspicion of shooting stray dog with arrows

Police nab duo on suspicion of shooting stray dog with arrows

Both men are being investigated under Animal Welfare Act 2015 and Animals Act 1953.
No 'phantom voters' in Perak DAP election - returning officer

No 'phantom voters' in Perak DAP election - returning officer

Chiong Yoke Kong says the allegations made by the Kulasegaran-Thomas Su camp were baseless.

Cops: Pala'uh beggars not yet fined RM10,000, probed for not wearing mask

Cops: Pala'uh beggars not yet fined RM10,000, probed for not wearing mask

Lahad Datu police chief explains that compounds were only for Malaysians.

Nga-Ngeh team makes clean sweep in Perak DAP polls

Nga-Ngeh team makes clean sweep in Perak DAP polls

The team wins all of the 15 state committee posts up for grabs.

MOH, Vet Dept to inspect chicken farm linked to salmonella eggs in S'pore

MOH, Vet Dept to inspect chicken farm linked to salmonella eggs in S'pore

DG Noor Hisham says 364 egg samples were analysed and only two were found to contain salmonella enteritidis.

Azmin questions Saifuddin's anti-graft commitment in veiled swipe at Guan Eng

Azmin questions Saifuddin's anti-graft commitment in veiled swipe at Guan Eng

Bersatu minister and MPs aligned with him claim Harapan has attacked MACC's integrity.

PAS 'political prostitute': Hadi unfazed, but Tuan Ibrahim to write letter

PAS 'political prostitute': Hadi unfazed, but Tuan Ibrahim to write letter

PAS deputy president says the remarks by Tengku Razaleigh were uncalled for.

Bukit Mertajam MP claims no guidelines to appeal RM10k fine

Bukit Mertajam MP claims no guidelines to appeal RM10k fine

Sim says his local Health Dept Office told him there was no such guidelines hence fine cannot be appealed.

Covid-19 (March 14): 1,354 new cases, KL reports lowest figure since Dec 3

Covid-19 (March 14): 1,354 new cases, KL reports lowest figure since Dec 3

COVID-19 | There are also four deaths reported today.

Opposition's committee for ending emergency has no legal power - minister

Opposition's committee for ending emergency has no legal power - minister

Takiyuddin says only Independent Special Committee on Emergency can advise Agong on emergency matters.

Govt survey on fake news ordinance seeks feedback to combat misinformation

Govt survey on fake news ordinance seeks feedback to combat misinformation

Among others, it asks if people agree with the ordinance and whether fake news disrupt public order.

RM10,000 SOP fine: DAP to offer free legal aid

RM10,000 SOP fine: DAP to offer free legal aid

Lim chides govt for not going through Parliament in enacting the new law amendment, which raised the fine.

Warisan joins chorus for EC to buck up on Undi18

Warisan joins chorus for EC to buck up on Undi18

Shafie Apdal says Undi18 is about the youth's right which was snatched from them and should be returned.

Anwar will convince 'stubborn' Rafizi and Nurul Izzah to return

Anwar will convince 'stubborn' Rafizi and Nurul Izzah to return

PKR president says they are the leaders with the character to become successors of the party leadership.

COMMENT | Close chapter on 'Allah' saga, focus on policies

COMMENT | Close chapter on 'Allah' saga, focus on policies

Embrace the decision as a key step in restoring and building back a better original Malaysia.

KL’s Hotel Maya continues to hold loving memories for TIME Executive VP Kit Au

KL’s Hotel Maya continues to hold loving memories for TIME Executive VP Kit Au

The hotel recently re-opened for booking again as MCO restrictions are being progressively lifted.
Fight 'fake news' with facts, not Acts - civil society group

Fight 'fake news' with facts, not Acts - civil society group

Some 20 people gather near Parliament to call for a review of the Emergency Ordinance in a peaceful protest.

Youths minister wants EC to explain progress of Undi18

Youths minister wants EC to explain progress of Undi18

He says lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 must become a reality.

Commotion erupts as Kula-Su camp claims 'phantom voters' at Perak DAP polls

Commotion erupts as Kula-Su camp claims 'phantom voters' at Perak DAP polls

UPDATED 2.05PM | They claim delegates allowed to join convention after registration had closed and issued handwritten cards.

DAP MPs will not be cowed nor lured by enticement - Guan Eng

DAP MPs will not be cowed nor lured by enticement - Guan Eng

UPDATED 1.32PM | Its sec-gen says this over recent defections to PN by opposition MPs, adding that 'it's not easy' for DAP reps too.

As 'court cluster' drifts to opposition, DAP insists it won't work with kleptocrats

As 'court cluster' drifts to opposition, DAP insists it won't work with kleptocrats

UPDATED 2.45PM | Lim also reiterates the need for Pakatan Harapan to gather all opposition parties together.

Fake news ordinance violates rights to fair trial - human rights group

Fake news ordinance violates rights to fair trial - human rights group

UPDATED 2.11PM | It gives excessive powers to authorities and departs from ordinary laws of evidence, says Proham.

LETTER | Protect the Malayan tiger at all cost

LETTER | Protect the Malayan tiger at all cost

Tackling issues such as poaching requires concerted and united effort between all parties.
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Boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler dead at 66

Boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler dead at 66

The cause of death was not immediately known.

Three in Norway treated for ‘unusual symptoms' after AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots

Three in Norway treated for ‘unusual symptoms' after AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots

They're being treated in the hospital for bleeding, blood clots and a low count of blood platelets.

Kit Siang: How to interpret Putrajaya's mixed signals about fake news ordinance?

Kit Siang: How to interpret Putrajaya's mixed signals about fake news ordinance?

'Would Saifuddin or Takiyuddin’s view prevail,' asks the DAP lawmaker.

Planned rare earth mine in Jelai forest can fit in 924 football fields

Planned rare earth mine in Jelai forest can fit in 924 football fields

A major river passes through the proposed site which is densely forested.

At least 12 killed in Myanmar protests

At least 12 killed in Myanmar protests

The dead includes a 13-year-old, says an activist.

Barbers slapped with RM10k fine for not wearing gloves

Barbers slapped with RM10k fine for not wearing gloves

Others include a woman who did not wear a mask and a restaurant owner who failed to supervise his customers’ movements in and out of his shop.

Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, minister says

Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools, minister says

'It is a sign of religious extremism that came about recently.'
COMMENT | Are motor vehicle insurers profiteering from Covid-19?

COMMENT | Are motor vehicle insurers profiteering from Covid-19?

So what happened to the impact of Covid-19 on insurance premiums?
Citing Mkini's verdict, Bar repeats call for review of contempt laws

Citing Mkini's verdict, Bar repeats call for review of contempt laws

New Bar president says the Bar is of the view that contempt laws are only to be used in extreme cases.
Vice-president of Myanmar civilian govt vows resistance to junta rule

Vice-president of Myanmar civilian govt vows resistance to junta rule

'This is the darkest moment of the nation and the moment that the dawn is close.'

YOURSAY | Why Choong's betrayal cuts the deepest

YOURSAY | Why Choong's betrayal cuts the deepest

It seems out of millions of M’sians, only he has the skills to ‘save’ us.

Xavier quits PKR to back PN and other news you may have missed

Xavier quits PKR to back PN and other news you may have missed

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