Archive - 19 March 2021

Muhyiddin calls on Myanmar military to release Suu Kyi, stop shooting civilians

Muhyiddin calls on Myanmar military to release Suu Kyi, stop shooting civilians

This is Putrajaya’s strongest stance yet on the military coup in Myanmar.

Govt urged to amend constitution to prevent syariah enactment challenge

Govt urged to amend constitution to prevent syariah enactment challenge

This is due to concerns over possible challenges to the provisions of the existing state's syariah criminal law, says PPM president.

Do not violate SOP during Cheng Beng rituals, ministry warns

Do not violate SOP during Cheng Beng rituals, ministry warns

Compounds will be imposed on those who violate the SOP, says National Unity Ministry.
EMCO on Kampung Serumah in Sarawak ends tomorrow

EMCO on Kampung Serumah in Sarawak ends tomorrow

The decision was made based on the Covid-19 risk assessment by various agencies in the MCO Technical Committee.
Najib breaches SOP and seeks fine, scorns beneficiaries of double standards

Najib breaches SOP and seeks fine, scorns beneficiaries of double standards

He urges the authorities to issue him a fine for not signing in during lunch at a restaurant today.

System disruptions cause congestion at M'sian immigration office in S'pore

System disruptions cause congestion at M'sian immigration office in S'pore

'A passport printing machine had broken down,' says Immigration Department DG Khairul Dzaimee Daud.
Azhar Abdul Hamid to resign as FGV chairperson effective April 1

Azhar Abdul Hamid to resign as FGV chairperson effective April 1

He resigned to pursue other interests.

Media urged to be more careful in reporting vaccination campaign

Media urged to be more careful in reporting vaccination campaign

Noor Hisham warns that misreporting could undermine the success of the campaign.

‘Inappropriate’ for minister to propose dialogue on ‘Allah’ decision - CCM

‘Inappropriate’ for minister to propose dialogue on ‘Allah’ decision - CCM

This is because the government has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.

Amid chaos at M’sian consulate, Putrajaya told to appoint a high com to S’pore

Amid chaos at M’sian consulate, Putrajaya told to appoint a high com to S’pore

The position is vacant for 11 months.

Up to Umno if it wants to work with PKR - Hadi

Up to Umno if it wants to work with PKR - Hadi

‘As long as they don’t work with the communist party,’ says the PAS president.

Cabinet approves measures to overcome prison overcrowding

Cabinet approves measures to overcome prison overcrowding

Compulsory Attendance Order (CAO) to be extended to detainees serving sentences of up to three years.

Putrajaya urged to strictly regulate issuance of SOP fines

Putrajaya urged to strictly regulate issuance of SOP fines

This is to prevent arbitrary decisions and corruption, says KLSCAH.

North Korean diplomatic staff ordered to leave M'sia within 48 hours

North Korean diplomatic staff ordered to leave M'sia within 48 hours

UPDATED 9.22PM | Malaysia deeply regrets North Korea's decision to sever diplomatic ties.

US denies trying to block Najib from accessing 1MDB-linked material

US denies trying to block Najib from accessing 1MDB-linked material

The US government also dismisses the claim that it's in cahoots with Goldman Sachs.

LETTER | Immunisation programme should ensure equitable access

LETTER | Immunisation programme should ensure equitable access

A parallel private sector vaccination rollout is highly inequitable.

LETTER | Hotel quarantine experience gets a five-star rating

LETTER | Hotel quarantine experience gets a five-star rating

It is the smoothest experience one can hope for.

Covid-19 (March 19) - 1,576 new cases, record high in Sarawak

Covid-19 (March 19) - 1,576 new cases, record high in Sarawak

COVID-19 | Sarawak surpasses Selangor as the state with the most number of new cases today.

Hisham must explain long queues at Singapore mission, says Harapan

Hisham must explain long queues at Singapore mission, says Harapan

Malaysian expatriates reportedly had to wait long hours to renew travel documents.

Malaysia's credit rating to be among hardest hit by climate change, study warns

Malaysia's credit rating to be among hardest hit by climate change, study warns

The study paints a bleak scenario for man countries, rich or poor, if polluting emissions continue.

Malaysia's credit rating to be among hardest hit by climate change, study warns

Malaysia's credit rating to be among hardest hit by climate change, study warns

The study paints a grim scenario for many countries, rich or poor, if polluting emissions continue.

Anwar a desperate man, Zuraida says on 'PKR enticement' claims

Anwar a desperate man, Zuraida says on 'PKR enticement' claims

Defecting MPs' trust in Anwar faded and made them think of changing support to PN, says housing minister.

LETTER | MySejahtera SOP - don’t do it for the sake of doing it

LETTER | MySejahtera SOP - don’t do it for the sake of doing it

Perhaps we need to upgrade to the Go.data software developed by the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network?

COMMENT | More people need to speak up on being vaccinated

COMMENT | More people need to speak up on being vaccinated

The credibility of those who are holding out from being vaccinated is quite suspect.

Deputy speaker launches Parliament virtual run, MPs not invited

Deputy speaker launches Parliament virtual run, MPs not invited

'You can do a virtual run, but are afraid of debates.'

Is Xavier free of repercussions from MACC after switching sides, asks C4

Is Xavier free of repercussions from MACC after switching sides, asks C4

C4 urges MACC to conduct its investigations without favour or fear.

MACC officer tells court 47 charges against Zahid a record

MACC officer tells court 47 charges against Zahid a record

Defence counsel then suggests there was no factual or legal basis for the charges.

LETTER | RM10,000 fine remains excessive and disproportionate

LETTER | RM10,000 fine remains excessive and disproportionate

De facto law minister chooses to ignore the cardinal rule of proportionality of penal provisions.

'Unwise' for Zahid to announce action against Umno SC members, says Annuar

'Unwise' for Zahid to announce action against Umno SC members, says Annuar

It could further tarnish the party's image, says the Federal Territories minister on Facebook.

A Myanmar doctor's journey from remote village to leading a revolution

A Myanmar doctor's journey from remote village to leading a revolution

The doctor has become the voice and face of the country's 'Spring Revolution'.

'Allah' ban went against 1986 cabinet policy: Jill Ireland ruling

'Allah' ban went against 1986 cabinet policy: Jill Ireland ruling

The Home Ministry had countermanded a cabinet directive that allowed use of the word.

Prosecution concludes case in Zahid corruption trial

Prosecution concludes case in Zahid corruption trial

Judge will now hear submissions before deciding if Umno president has to enter defence.

Covid-19: Daily new cases under 2k, recovery rate exceeds 95pct

Covid-19: Daily new cases under 2k, recovery rate exceeds 95pct

New daily cases have remained under 2k continuously for nearly two weeks.

Police haul up organiser over ruckus at Perak DAP meeting

Police haul up organiser over ruckus at Perak DAP meeting

Police are investigating whether individuals have breached SOP at the convention.

Sultan Nazrin: Court workload can be eased when more people refrain from committing sins

Sultan Nazrin: Court workload can be eased when more people refrain from committing sins

The Perak ruler notes that many people use the court to right their wrongs by continuing to lie.

LETTER | It's worrying if 'coup plottings' have become the norm

LETTER | It's worrying if 'coup plottings' have become the norm

We're in crisis mode if such a practice has penetrated our government institutions.

Where are free laptops promised in January, asks Harapan Youth chief

Where are free laptops promised in January, asks Harapan Youth chief

Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin wants to know what happened to the promise to deliver the devices to students.

No excuse to close Parliament in April once MPs vaccinated - Kit Siang

No excuse to close Parliament in April once MPs vaccinated - Kit Siang

DAP leader points out Parliament can refuse admission to lawmakers who have not been inoculated.

IGP should report allegation of cartel in police to SPP - home minister

IGP should report allegation of cartel in police to SPP - home minister

Its the first I'm hearing of this, says Hamzah Zainudin.

Germany, France among nations to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Germany, France among nations to resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Reports of rare brain blood clots had prompted more than a dozen nations to suspend use of the shot.
Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom

Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom

European Union prepared to impose sanctions on the military over the Feb 1 coup.
COMMENT | Magellan and the Asian slave

COMMENT | Magellan and the Asian slave

There is an untold story of a slave who was with Magellan in circumnavigating the world.
ADUN SPEAKS | Threat of muddy water — an excuse for logging in Kedah?

ADUN SPEAKS | Threat of muddy water — an excuse for logging in Kedah?

The Kedah menteri besar is only interested in the flow of money coming from logging.

Tony Pua sues Chegubard for defamation

Tony Pua sues Chegubard for defamation

This over allegations on appointment of Sime Darby CEO posted on Facebook.

COMMENT | Why does Anwar want to sleep with the enemy?

COMMENT | Why does Anwar want to sleep with the enemy?

Anwar's dalliance with Umno-Baru will sound the death knell of Harapan.
Loke: DAP willing to start talks with Umno, but are they ready?

Loke: DAP willing to start talks with Umno, but are they ready?

Nevertheless, DAP will not work with corrupt Umno leaders, the Seremban MP insists.

Govt in power by defections can lose power the same way, says M'sian Bar

Govt in power by defections can lose power the same way, says M'sian Bar

There is a growing urgency to enact an anti-hopping law for MPs, maintains its president AG Kalidas.

North Korea to sever ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US

North Korea to sever ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US

Malaysia had extradited a North Korean to the US over money laundering charges.

US, China spar with harsh rebukes in first in-person talks of Biden presidency

US, China spar with harsh rebukes in first in-person talks of Biden presidency

US wants China to 'change its behaviour' to reset the sour ties, but Beijing maintains Washington is 'full of illusions'.

YOURSAY | Kudos to Karupaiya for rejecting 'PN offer'

YOURSAY | Kudos to Karupaiya for rejecting 'PN offer'

'It’s refreshing to wake up with news of opposition MPs who refused to be bought.'

COMMENT | E-hailing drivers, delivery riders should be in vaccine priority group

COMMENT | E-hailing drivers, delivery riders should be in vaccine priority group

Vaccinating these unsung heroes early will create a social safety net and drive economic activities in new normal.

'Allah' issue: Jakim awaits Conference of Rulers' decision

'Allah' issue: Jakim awaits Conference of Rulers' decision

Appropriate action on the use of the word 'Allah' will be taken after getting the consent of the rulers, it says.

EU's drug regulator backs 'safe and effective' AstraZeneca vaccine

EU's drug regulator backs 'safe and effective' AstraZeneca vaccine

An investigation showed the benefits of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine outweigh the risks, says the EMA.

Harapan briefed on Umno talks and other news you may have missed

Harapan briefed on Umno talks and other news you may have missed

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

China vaccine jabs begin

China vaccine jabs begin

NEWSLETTER 19-03-2021