Archive - 20 March 2021

Compound for SOP violations only as last resort: Takiyuddin

Compound for SOP violations only as last resort: Takiyuddin

Enforcement officers have been told to advise and give warnings first, says minister.

Ketereh Umno to send letter on four resolutions to party president

Ketereh Umno to send letter on four resolutions to party president

The division also wants BN and PN to immediately begin a negotiation on seat distributions.

Interstate travel still not allowed even between green zones: minister

Interstate travel still not allowed even between green zones: minister

Ministry of Health still 'sensitive' with regard to cross-state permits, he says.

Quake hits Japan area devastated a decade ago, tsunami alerts lifted

Quake hits Japan area devastated a decade ago, tsunami alerts lifted

The temblor hit the coast of the Miyagi Prefecture and generates a one-metre tsunami.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid after first jab

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for Covid after first jab

Senior aides stress that he had likely been infected before he was vaccinated.

Those departing for S'wak no longer need to take Covid-19 test

Those departing for S'wak no longer need to take Covid-19 test

However, the 14-day quarantine in Sarawak is still mandatory, say state authorities.

Don't be influenced by Anwar, Ismail Sabri tells Umno members

Don't be influenced by Anwar, Ismail Sabri tells Umno members

His agenda may be split the party, says the Umno vice-president.

Sabah govt dept head nabbed by MACC for soliciting sex as bribes

Sabah govt dept head nabbed by MACC for soliciting sex as bribes

He was arrested at a hotel.

Forgotten baby syndrome: Stress, routine change among factors - experts

Forgotten baby syndrome: Stress, routine change among factors - experts

'In cases of a forgotten child in a car, most parents were on schedules different from normal days.'

Anwar to meet MACC chief on Monday

Anwar to meet MACC chief on Monday

Political weaponry and party-hopping MPs are expected to be on their agenda.

Maybe I'll contest Pagoh, Anwar quips

Maybe I'll contest Pagoh, Anwar quips

He says this when asked whether he'll return to Permatang Pauh in GE15.

Logging firms apply to cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

Logging firms apply to cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

They claim the lawyer violated an injunction by seeking information from a forestry officer.
Container suspected of bringing in plastic waste to be seized: Minister

Container suspected of bringing in plastic waste to be seized: Minister

The container is coming in from Los Angeles, United States.

LETTER | Let’s accept the Allah ban removal and move on

LETTER | Let’s accept the Allah ban removal and move on

The Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision should be viewed positively on two grounds.

M'sian Bar: RCI needed to probe IGP's 'cartel within police force' allegations

M'sian Bar: RCI needed to probe IGP's 'cartel within police force' allegations

It says immediate investigation needed to ensure integrity of police.

Covid-19 (March 20): 1,671 new cases, spike in S'gor, Sabah, Penang

Covid-19 (March 20): 1,671 new cases, spike in S'gor, Sabah, Penang

Active cases also shows a slight increase, the first since Feb 10.

Wan Saiful blasts 1MDB payout allegations as 'character assassination, defamation'

Wan Saiful blasts 1MDB payout allegations as 'character assassination, defamation'

Bribery and corruption are not part of party's culture, says information chief Wan Saiful.

Shahidan Kassim denies Perlis Umno plans to break away

Shahidan Kassim denies Perlis Umno plans to break away

I will support Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin because he is the PN government, Arau MP says.

Undocumented migrants climb wall to evade arrest

Undocumented migrants climb wall to evade arrest

Immigration Department arrested 328 foreigners in a raid on a construction site in Jalan Imbi, KL.

Perlis RTD deputy director remanded over corruption probe

Perlis RTD deputy director remanded over corruption probe

Investigation is into accepting bribes from lorry drivers.

Nik Nazmi: If Anwar desperate, he would've ditched DAP to become PM

Nik Nazmi: If Anwar desperate, he would've ditched DAP to become PM

Offer to become PM included abandoning allies but Anwar refused, says PKR organising secretary.

COMMENT | Time to convert flat notes to good music

COMMENT | Time to convert flat notes to good music

'Local authority enforcement officers seem to interpret the SOPs in their own way'.

Kota Melaka MP demands answers from Azmin on electoral reforms

Kota Melaka MP demands answers from Azmin on electoral reforms

ERC report was submitted in August 2020, but PN govt is silent about it, says Khoo.
Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green

Once called crazy, Indonesian eco-warrior turns arid hills green

Some thought he was mad because he bartered saplings for the goats he reared.
Covid-19 strikes Brazil's Congress as third senator dies

Covid-19 strikes Brazil's Congress as third senator dies

The death of Olimpio, just 58 and the senator who won the most votes in the 2018 election, shocked Brazilians.
ADUN SPEAKS | Statutory water authority needed to manage, regulate Ulu Muda region

ADUN SPEAKS | Statutory water authority needed to manage, regulate Ulu Muda region

Federal intervention needed to resolve water dispute between Kedah and Penang.

International pressure on Myanmar junta grows as two more killed in gunfire

International pressure on Myanmar junta grows as two more killed in gunfire

The bloodshed has not quelled the anger over the ouster of the elected government.
'Tough' US-China talks signal rocky start to relations under Biden

'Tough' US-China talks signal rocky start to relations under Biden

Both countries publicly skewered each others’ policies in front of TV cameras.

Europe aims to get vaccinations back on track after clearing AstraZeneca shot

Europe aims to get vaccinations back on track after clearing AstraZeneca shot

EU and British regulators say the benefits of AstraZeneca's shot outweighed any risks.
LETTER | Restoring happiness in diabetes patients with depression

LETTER | Restoring happiness in diabetes patients with depression

There is a lack of national data for the prevalence of depression among people with diabetes.
Will Umno candidates run under both BN and PN banners, asks Shahrir Samad

Will Umno candidates run under both BN and PN banners, asks Shahrir Samad

He says this after Perlis strongman Shahidan Kassim threatened to break with party if it parted with Bersatu.

COMMENT | One year on - what have we learned from our Covid response?

COMMENT | One year on - what have we learned from our Covid response?

This pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to reflect on our ability to respond to the crisis.

MCMC: Emergency ordinance not aimed at curbing freedom of speech

MCMC: Emergency ordinance not aimed at curbing freedom of speech

Chief regulatory officer says it is to protect individuals or organisations from becoming victims of fraud and defamation.

MP SPEAKS | Some Covid SOP fines may be void

MP SPEAKS | Some Covid SOP fines may be void

The de facto law minister has failed to address the most important issue.
PKR sources hint Umno talks aimed at taking back 'Bersatu' seats

PKR sources hint Umno talks aimed at taking back 'Bersatu' seats

25 out of 31 Bersatu MPs were formerly from Umno or PKR.

YOURSAY | '# I Will Remember The 10,000 Fine'

YOURSAY | '# I Will Remember The 10,000 Fine'

‘The entire process is open to abuse and accusation of double standards.’
US charges four Proud Boys' leaders with conspiracy over deadly Capitol assault

US charges four Proud Boys' leaders with conspiracy over deadly Capitol assault

Others charged have been tied to anti-government militias such as the Oath Keepers and the Three Percenters.

Abang Johari to declare GPS stand on Bersatu contesting in Sarawak, says Fadillah

Abang Johari to declare GPS stand on Bersatu contesting in Sarawak, says Fadillah

Ruling coalition poised to run in all 82 seats in coming election, but may accommodate Bersatu says party whip.

Cabinet’s 1986 policy on ‘Allah’, and other news you may have missed

Cabinet’s 1986 policy on ‘Allah’, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Mother of two living under the shadow of a pandemic

Mother of two living under the shadow of a pandemic

The past year has been nothing short of a struggle for the 34-year-old, who is now an undocumented migrant.

Facebook's WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram services down for users

Facebook's WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram services down for users

UPDATED 2.05AM | An outage tracking website shows that thousands of users are unable to access its services.