Archive - 15 March 2021

Kelantan has lowest Covid-19 vaccine registration rate

Kelantan has lowest Covid-19 vaccine registration rate

East coast states record lowest registration percentage for Covid-19 immunisation programme.

Resolution on 'Allah' word issue to be finalised at meeting tomorrow - minister

Resolution on 'Allah' word issue to be finalised at meeting tomorrow - minister

Meeting tomorrow will include muftis, law experts, and will consider opinions of Islamic NGOs, says Zulkifli.

Aid mobilised as Tioman Island set to undergo enhanced MCO tomorrow

Aid mobilised as Tioman Island set to undergo enhanced MCO tomorrow

We hope the 600 families there will not be greatly affected, says Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
MIC denies leaving BN, not baited to join other bloc - president

MIC denies leaving BN, not baited to join other bloc - president

Maybe BN can work with PN in GE15 says SA Vigneswaran.

Umno, Harapan legal eagles to take on RM10k fines

Umno, Harapan legal eagles to take on RM10k fines

The compound sum is excessive. It is a huge burden on the people, says Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Johor MACC completes probe on Sekijang MP's enticement claim

Johor MACC completes probe on Sekijang MP's enticement claim

Its director says four witnesses, including Natrah Ismail, were called in to have their statements recorded.

Covid-19 (March 15): 1,208 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (March 15): 1,208 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases continue on a steady downward trend and currently sits at 15,511.

Govt to spell out offences for RM10,000 compound soon - minister

Govt to spell out offences for RM10,000 compound soon - minister

The law has to be firm but we need to exercise discretion to strike a balance, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

China looks to strengthen vaccine cooperation with M'sia

China looks to strengthen vaccine cooperation with M'sia

COVID-19 | Ambassador-designate says China and M'sia have been working together since the outbreak of the pandemic.
MCMC to provide satellite broadband services at 839 locations

MCMC to provide satellite broadband services at 839 locations

It is inviting qualified and interested licensees to carry out the installation work around the country.

Dane who died from blood clot after AstraZeneca shot had 'unusual symptoms' - agency

Dane who died from blood clot after AstraZeneca shot had 'unusual symptoms' - agency

The woman had low number of blood platelets as well as bleeding.

Major police reshuffle to give opportunities to new senior officers - IGP

Major police reshuffle to give opportunities to new senior officers - IGP

The transfer of senior officers is not because of certain cases and so on, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Act 355 amendments, new law on spreading of non-Muslim religions afoot

Act 355 amendments, new law on spreading of non-Muslim religions afoot

All the new syariah laws and amendments will be made under a five-year plan.

Appeal filed against 'Allah' court ruling

Appeal filed against 'Allah' court ruling

UPDATED 5.33PM | The legal battle over the issue has now moved to the Court of Appeal.

Perak to consider holding a meeting among assemblypersons

Perak to consider holding a meeting among assemblypersons

The state administration can brief all State Assembly members on the plans that are on-going, says the MB.

PAS welcomes PN's 'new deal' and 'moderate' approach

PAS welcomes PN's 'new deal' and 'moderate' approach

This will ensure welfare, political stability, economic progress and good inter-ethnic ties, says Hadi.

No 1MDB link in RM114m sought by Umno, High Court hears

No 1MDB link in RM114m sought by Umno, High Court hears

The prosecution failed to identify funds that went into Najib Abdul Razak’s account, the Umno lawyer submits.

No need to pay for Covid-19 vaccine at private hospitals, says Khairy

No need to pay for Covid-19 vaccine at private hospitals, says Khairy

This is as long as such hospitals are involved in the National Immunisation Programme, adds the minister.

You're a fool, PKR Youth man told over Azmin 'most wicked politician' jab

You're a fool, PKR Youth man told over Azmin 'most wicked politician' jab

Former PKR Youth exco member says those who left PKR were not ordinary branch or grassroots members.

RM300,000 graft: Remand for two individuals extended

RM300,000 graft: Remand for two individuals extended

The two are to assist investigations into receiving the sum from an individual to release 22 detained Chinese nationals.

Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday after delay over safety

Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday after delay over safety

Prime minister and his cabinet will be the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Drop in vaccine registrations due to 'data cleaning': KJ

Drop in vaccine registrations due to 'data cleaning': KJ

'MySejahtera is updating the registration data in order to do things like issue appointment dates.'

Police summon police for breaking the law

Police summon police for breaking the law

Kedah police chief Hasanuddin Hassan says police, too, must obey the law, just like the public.

LETTER | Cancer does not take a break

LETTER | Cancer does not take a break

As a result of the response to Covid-19, more people will be diagnosed late with the disease.

Umno-Bersatu ties: PAS sees light at the end of the tunnel

Umno-Bersatu ties: PAS sees light at the end of the tunnel

Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says all three parties must negotiate a solution.

Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup

Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup

Activists planning more protests after several killed in clashes with security forces.

Commotion at Perak DAP convention just verbal exchanges - police

Commotion at Perak DAP convention just verbal exchanges - police

Ipoh district police chief says the situation was put under control without any untoward incidents.

'Deeply flawed' anti-fake news law may lead to arbitrary detention - NGO

'Deeply flawed' anti-fake news law may lead to arbitrary detention - NGO

Article 19 points out that emergency ordinance allows officers to act with impunity against alleged offenders.

Xavier refuses to comment on defection

Xavier refuses to comment on defection

The lawmaker advises Kuala Langat folk not to be afraid of Covid-19 vaccine and take the jab when the time comes.

AstraZeneca finds no proof of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

AstraZeneca finds no proof of increased blood clot risk from vaccine

The drugmaker bases its finding on a review covering 17 million people vaccinated in UK and EU.

Digital Passion: Three Girls in Tech

Digital Passion: Three Girls in Tech

In continuation of the International Women’s Day celebration, MDEC is proud to share and highlight some of the outstanding female achievers of MDEC’s school-goer targeted digital-skills programmes.
Woman's world collapses after Covid-19 claims husband's life

Woman's world collapses after Covid-19 claims husband's life

COVID-19 | Their four children are working in Singapore. Now, she is all alone at home with no one to talk to.

Thousands rally across Australia to demand justice for sexual assault victims

Thousands rally across Australia to demand justice for sexual assault victims

This comes in the wake of allegations of such crime in the country's highest political offices.

COMMENT | More Covid-19 misinformation debunked

COMMENT | More Covid-19 misinformation debunked

On ivermectin and the effectiveness of mass vaccinations in battling Covid-19.

Azmin 'most wicked' politician of the century, fumes PKR Youth man

Azmin 'most wicked' politician of the century, fumes PKR Youth man

Syed Badli blasts former deputy president over claims that Anwar had failed the party.

Protests erupt in Jordan after Covid-19 hospital deaths scandal

Protests erupt in Jordan after Covid-19 hospital deaths scandal

This comes a day after oxygen ran out at a state hospital leading to at least six Covid-19 patients' deaths.

Chinese capital reels under heavy sandstorms

Chinese capital reels under heavy sandstorms

Beijing’s official air quality index reaches a maximum level of 500.
London police face backlash after dragging mourners from vigil for murdered woman

London police face backlash after dragging mourners from vigil for murdered woman

The vigil was for a woman who was suspected to have been killed by a cop.

LETTER | There's more to just wearing a face mask

LETTER | There's more to just wearing a face mask

Imposing hefty fines is missing a critical truth.

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LETTER | Unruly Perak DAP convention exposes party's vulnerability

LETTER | Unruly Perak DAP convention exposes party's vulnerability

This shows the rocket party is drifting away from its core original struggles.

MP SPEAKS | Why seek public feedback on fake news law after implementation?

MP SPEAKS | Why seek public feedback on fake news law after implementation?

Fake news ordinance should be suspended until the outcome of govt survey seeking public feedback on it.

NLD: Zuraida's cycling event not a 'fun ride', no SOPs breached

NLD: Zuraida's cycling event not a 'fun ride', no SOPs breached

National Landscape Dept clarifies cycling activity held on Saturday did not involve outsiders, not a competition.

PSM: Planned Jelai rare earth mining will destroy Orang Asli, environment

PSM: Planned Jelai rare earth mining will destroy Orang Asli, environment

Area listed as 'logged-out' in TOR is actually critical to wildlife and native settlements.

Phantom voters claim baseless, Loke says after DAP ruckus

Phantom voters claim baseless, Loke says after DAP ruckus

Perak DAP election held transparently and without favour, adds the national organising secretary.

Ireland latest to suspend AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Ireland latest to suspend AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

It is temporarily suspending the shot 'out of an abundance of caution' after Norway reported serious blood clotting.

Azmin wants to discuss 13 defectors' seats with Umno

Azmin wants to discuss 13 defectors' seats with Umno

The seats were won under the BN ticket in GE14 but are now held by Bersatu following defections.

COMMENT |  Xavier is not a victim, he is a volunteer

COMMENT | Xavier is not a victim, he is a volunteer

By jumping ship, the lawmaker has given weight to the accusations made against his associates and him.
Bangsar murder: Cop at crime scene not on duty

Bangsar murder: Cop at crime scene not on duty

The police officer has been accused of just watching the fight without taking action.

At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn

At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn

Many Chinese staff injured and trapped in arson attacks by unidentified assailants, China's embassy says.

Minister's aide injured in road accident

Minister's aide injured in road accident

Victim breaks nose, cheekbone after hitting an iron object in the middle of the road.

Umno: Why would MACC pressure cause Xavier to jump if he's innocent?

Umno: Why would MACC pressure cause Xavier to jump if he's innocent?

Info chief Shahril Hamdan asks if the MACC probe against Xavier will be dropped following the defection.

COMMENT | Fight against fake news starts with empowerment, not threats

COMMENT | Fight against fake news starts with empowerment, not threats

The government needs to focus its efforts on developing critical thinking and deliberation among Malaysians.

YOURSAY | MCA, how many more chances do you need?

YOURSAY | MCA, how many more chances do you need?

'It's better to put all our eggs in one basket than to put them in the wrong basket.'

Plans for rare earth mine in Jelai forest and other news you may have missed

Plans for rare earth mine in Jelai forest and other news you may have missed

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

RM10k fine fiasco

RM10k fine fiasco

NEWSLETTER 15-03-2021