Archive - 16 March 2021

Sime Darby Plantation drops lawsuit against activist

Sime Darby Plantation drops lawsuit against activist

Lawsuit filed in US was to get info from activist who accused firm of discrepancies in sustainability report.

Emergency ordinance: Action only against fake news, not criticism - minister

Emergency ordinance: Action only against fake news, not criticism - minister

In matters of democracy, it is possible to criticise, says Saifuddin Abdullah.

Vaccine queue-jump claim: Individual called by police not a whistleblower - IGP

Vaccine queue-jump claim: Individual called by police not a whistleblower - IGP

Police called individual up because they want to know where they obtained such information, says Hamid Bador.

Govt green lights Ramadan bazaars, terawih prayers

Govt green lights Ramadan bazaars, terawih prayers

Must have strict compliance to SOPs, says Ismail Sabri.

Ismail Sabri: Govt won't repeal RM10k fine, may reduce amount upon appeal

Ismail Sabri: Govt won't repeal RM10k fine, may reduce amount upon appeal

UPDATED 9.20PM | Poor may be exempt from paying, defence minister says.

44 people including 32 JPJ officers detained for protecting errant lorry drivers

44 people including 32 JPJ officers detained for protecting errant lorry drivers

Total bribes so far estimated at RM1.6 million - source.

Felda becomes majority shareholder of FGV with 81pct stake

Felda becomes majority shareholder of FGV with 81pct stake

Cooperation between Felda and FGV will bring benefits to both organisations, says Idris Jusoh.

Blinken warns China against 'coercion and aggression' on first Asia trip

Blinken warns China against 'coercion and aggression' on first Asia trip

China's extensive territorial claims in the East and South China Seas have become a priority issue.
UK seeks to 'moderate' China with push for more influence in Indo-Pacific

UK seeks to 'moderate' China with push for more influence in Indo-Pacific

It says cooperating with other nations could provide better chance of persuading China to play by established rules.

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Online petition launched urging govt to provide rental relief fund for SMEs

Charles Santiago says the government should allocate up to RM1.5 billion to ease the burden of SMEs.

Perak, part of Kedah, Negeri Sembilan under recovery MCO tomorrow

Perak, part of Kedah, Negeri Sembilan under recovery MCO tomorrow

UPDATED 9PM | CMCO and RMCO in various states and federal territories to be extended.

Anwar seeks to meet MACC chief over 'offers' to PKR MPs

Anwar seeks to meet MACC chief over 'offers' to PKR MPs

UPDATED 7.09PM | This comes after five PKR lawmakers claim they were approached to switch sides.

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Report lodged after ministers allegedly travel interstate for wedding

Report lodged after ministers allegedly travel interstate for wedding

Muda wants police to apply the same standard on VIPs by probing them.

Mind your words, stay true to Islam - Selangor sultan

Mind your words, stay true to Islam - Selangor sultan

Sultan Sharafuddin expresses sadness over the speech of some Muslims, which can affect their faith.

Anwar insists he has 'adequate' majority, talks with Umno in initial stage

Anwar insists he has 'adequate' majority, talks with Umno in initial stage

UPDATED 6.40PM | The PKR president hints at several Umno MPs supportive of collaboration.

PM tests negative for Covid-19 on sixth day of home quarantine

PM tests negative for Covid-19 on sixth day of home quarantine

Muhyiddin and his delegation have been under HSO following their return from an official visit to the Middle East.

As PKR courts Umno, Amanah demands answers

As PKR courts Umno, Amanah demands answers

Khalid Samad says Umno had long been synonymous with racism, corruption, and power abuse.

MOF undertaking study to widen revenue base including reinstating GST

MOF undertaking study to widen revenue base including reinstating GST

Ministry is studying new tax reforms including reviewing existing tax structure and new taxes.

Covid-19 (March 16): 1,063 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (March 16): 1,063 new cases, 5 deaths

Daily new case numbers are now at a low level not seen since Dec 9 last year.

MDEC appoints Director of Legal to bolster its ‘Reinvent’ efforts

MDEC appoints Director of Legal to bolster its ‘Reinvent’ efforts

New role demonstrates MDEC’s commitment to strengthen compliance and corporate governance

UN agency: ‘Troubling' signs of Myanmar food price rises since coup

UN agency: ‘Troubling' signs of Myanmar food price rises since coup

The World Food Programme says food prices were rising with palm oil 20pct higher in some places.
'Bunch of traitors and pirates' – ghosts of videos past haunt Xavier

'Bunch of traitors and pirates' – ghosts of videos past haunt Xavier

In one of the videos, he fires a scathing salvo at the govt and the decision to hold a single-day Parliament session.
LETTER | Can Malaysia save a national symbol from poaching and trade?

LETTER | Can Malaysia save a national symbol from poaching and trade?

No one should be nonchalant about a problem we are all very much a part of.
WSJ: China asks Alibaba to dispose of media assets

WSJ: China asks Alibaba to dispose of media assets

Officials were shocked at how expansive Alibaba's media interests have become, the report says.
LETTER | Stop culture of over-collecting and over-sharing personal data

LETTER | Stop culture of over-collecting and over-sharing personal data

The more of your information a company has, the better it is for them, not you.

Three RTD enforcers, two proxies remanded over bribery case

Three RTD enforcers, two proxies remanded over bribery case

They are among eight RTD enforcers, four proxies held on suspicion of accepting bribes from a transport company.

LETTER | A Malaysian’s reflection in the pandemic

LETTER | A Malaysian’s reflection in the pandemic

I think it is time for the nation to do some soul-searching over how we value democracy.
Vaccination committee to brief MPs next Monday

Vaccination committee to brief MPs next Monday

MPs are being invited for a briefing at a time when Parliament is suspended.

Past growth drivers not enough to carry M'sia past high-income threshold - Mustapa

Past growth drivers not enough to carry M'sia past high-income threshold - Mustapa

M'sia needs to build a workforce for the future, drive digitalisation, and spur productivity improvements, he says.

Info chief: Umno firm on no cooperation with PKR, DAP

Info chief: Umno firm on no cooperation with PKR, DAP

UPDATED 3.10PM | Shahril Hamdan says Anwar can claim otherwise but Umno's decision still stands.

Govt plans to set up large-scale vaccination centres - Khairy

Govt plans to set up large-scale vaccination centres - Khairy

Each centre will be capable of dispensing over 8,000 shots daily, says the minister.

LETTER | Disney’s Raya: Celebrating representation

LETTER | Disney’s Raya: Celebrating representation

The advocacy of inclusivity and beauty in diversity by Walt Disney Studios is liberating.

'Allah' ruling: Sabah, S'wak lawmakers urge Putrajaya to withdraw appeal

'Allah' ruling: Sabah, S'wak lawmakers urge Putrajaya to withdraw appeal

UPDATED 2.46PM | It is a blessing that all M'sians can pray to Allah in mosques, churches and gurdwaras, they say.

Govt needs to relook policies to improve future socio-economic growth - Zafrul

Govt needs to relook policies to improve future socio-economic growth - Zafrul

The finance minister says greater resources will need to be invested to build high-quality human capital.

Jelai forest safe for now after DOE rejects EIA terms for rare earth mine

Jelai forest safe for now after DOE rejects EIA terms for rare earth mine

A stakeholders meeting raised concerns about pollutants, health effects.

Top Glove charged with failure to provide certified accommodations

Top Glove charged with failure to provide certified accommodations

Glovemaker pleads not guilty to 10 counts of providing foreign workers accommodations uncertified by Labour Dept.

Funerals to be held for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates

Funerals to be held for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates

Supporters of detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi have shown no signs of backing down in the face of escalating violence.

US top diplomat calls for deeper Japan ties, as China, N Korea cast shadow

US top diplomat calls for deeper Japan ties, as China, N Korea cast shadow

Antony Blinken says the economic relationship between the US and Japan is one of the strongest in the world.

Encrypted messaging app Signal stops working in China

Encrypted messaging app Signal stops working in China

Signal's website is also inaccessible in the country.

Creative arts practitioners urged to take up govt aid

Creative arts practitioners urged to take up govt aid

Pelaksana and Prisma available for artists to continue their craft, produce creative products during Covid-19.

Kedah wants own port authority to be set up - MB

Kedah wants own port authority to be set up - MB

This will enable more effective monitoring of all jetties in the state as well as curb illegal activities, says Sanusi.

Malaysia's investment slump shows need for structural reforms - World Bank

Malaysia's investment slump shows need for structural reforms - World Bank

It says there is uncertainty about Malaysia's vision and what it can offer investors compared to regional peers.

321,331 individuals have received Covid-19 vaccine as of March 15 - Health DG

321,331 individuals have received Covid-19 vaccine as of March 15 - Health DG

Selangor has the highest, with 38,632 individuals, followed by (34,666), Sarawak (32,028) and Sabah (30,433), he says.

Prosecution: Ex-Goldman banker expected to return to M’sia on June 1

Prosecution: Ex-Goldman banker expected to return to M’sia on June 1

The United States DOJ has informed the AGC that Roger Ng is still waiting for his court matter in New York.

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Anwar to hold presser at 4.30pm, this follows Umno-PKR weekend talks

Anwar to hold presser at 4.30pm, this follows Umno-PKR weekend talks

The PKR president confirms there have been informal discussions between the two parties.

Jenexus looking to continuous growth ahead with Peplink

Jenexus looking to continuous growth ahead with Peplink

Today, the company’s customers comprise both large enterprises as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) spanning various industries such as manufacturing, shipping and oil and gas.
LETTER | Realities and challenges for fresh grads during pandemic

LETTER | Realities and challenges for fresh grads during pandemic

Unless the politicians get their act together and concerned about others instead of themselves, we will continue to suffer.
Putrajaya hopes to lead states in updating laws on religious propagation

Putrajaya hopes to lead states in updating laws on religious propagation

Federal govt planning to draft bill to restrict spread of non-Muslim religions to Muslims - Nik Bahrum.

White House says US has reached out to North Korea, received no response

White House says US has reached out to North Korea, received no response

There have been efforts to reach out to the North Korean government through several channels starting in mid-February.
COMMENT | Where's the outrage when women are killed in domestic violence?

COMMENT | Where's the outrage when women are killed in domestic violence?

Instead of denouncing men for their crime, we hear only advice dispensed to women.

MP SPEAKS | Defection season: Here we go again

MP SPEAKS | Defection season: Here we go again

The time has come for us to move on and move forward. The buck stops with us.

COMMENT | Corruption is scariest without rules

COMMENT | Corruption is scariest without rules

Corruption happens in a series that starts with the initial push.
Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears

Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears

The decision throws the already struggling vaccination campaign in the 27-nation EU into disarray.

Deb Haaland becomes first-ever Native American US Cabinet secretary

Deb Haaland becomes first-ever Native American US Cabinet secretary

This Congresswoman was confirmed in her federal post with a 51-40 vote margin.

COMMENT | Enough time, no more compromise on workers’ welfare

COMMENT | Enough time, no more compromise on workers’ welfare

COMMENT | Why is everything done last minute? Weren’t the amendments passed two years ago?

Cops identify suspect behind alleged seditious statement on 'Allah' word usage

Cops identify suspect behind alleged seditious statement on 'Allah' word usage

Facebook account owner made several statements disputing the High Court decision, says Bukit Aman CID chief.

YOURSAY | Xavier's defection - politics just got even dirtier

YOURSAY | Xavier's defection - politics just got even dirtier

'Many public agencies have become the cat's paw to ruling parties.'

DAP rep in discrimination controversy

DAP rep in discrimination controversy

Tony Leong appeals for locals not to rent wooden houses to foreign workers as they are fire hazards.

Azmin's olive branch and other news you may have missed

Azmin's olive branch and other news you may have missed

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

Religious propagation

Religious propagation

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