Archive - 21 March 2021

Malaysia's Zii Jia emerges as All England champion in nail-biting showdown

Malaysia's Zii Jia emerges as All England champion in nail-biting showdown

He beats the men’s singles reigning champion Viktor Axelsen from Denmark.

Ramkarpal, two other incumbents defeated in Penang DAP polls

Ramkarpal, two other incumbents defeated in Penang DAP polls

They fail to garner enough votes to make it into the top 15.
Muhyiddin arrives in Sabah for two-day visit

Muhyiddin arrives in Sabah for two-day visit

The PM's visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the state and federal governments.
Police plot: Minister says no need RCI, to be dealt with internally

Police plot: Minister says no need RCI, to be dealt with internally

This matter will be handled by the Police Force Commission, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

Keningau district under MCO from tomorrow

Keningau district under MCO from tomorrow

Ismail Sabri says the enhanced MCO in Kampung Tanah Merah, Kota Marudu, Sabah will end tomorrow.

No Parliament for two years during 1969 emergency - law minister

No Parliament for two years during 1969 emergency - law minister

Takiyuddin Hassan says this amid calls for Parliament to reconvene.

Hisham: N Korea diplomats expelled in accordance to Vienna convention

Hisham: N Korea diplomats expelled in accordance to Vienna convention

The action was necessary in order to protect Malaysia's sovereignty and safeguard the national interest, he says.
Health DG: Don’t let our efforts to battle Covid-19 go to waste

Health DG: Don’t let our efforts to battle Covid-19 go to waste

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham urges the public to abide by the SOPs, including the restrictions on interstate travel.

Harapan cautioned against 'naked pursuit of power'

Harapan cautioned against 'naked pursuit of power'

Wilfred Madius Tangau says if cooperation were to happen, it must be based on policies.

MP asks why school still open after 16 Covid-19 cases

MP asks why school still open after 16 Covid-19 cases

Kasthuriraani wants govt to clarify grounds for closing schools.

Covid-19 (March 21): 1,327 new cases, five states record more than 100 infections

Covid-19 (March 21): 1,327 new cases, five states record more than 100 infections

COVID-19 | Eleven states and federal territories registered less than 100 new cases today.

Harapan: SOP confusion can be avoided if changes debated in Parliament

Harapan: SOP confusion can be avoided if changes debated in Parliament

COVID-19 | Without Parliament's accountability, existing problems will continue, says Harapan secretariat.

Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

DBP has been told not to use the word 'Keling' when defining the word 'Tambi'.

LETTER | Celebrating World Water Day 2021 – Valuing Water

LETTER | Celebrating World Water Day 2021 – Valuing Water

'Many have misconception that supplying clean water would be cheap and easy.'

North Korean diplomatic staff, dependents leave for home

North Korean diplomatic staff, dependents leave for home

Charge d’Affaires of North Korean Embassy, Kim Yu Song, expressed disappointment they had to leave Malaysia.

Malaysian Forestry Policy to serve as reference for policies adopted by states

Malaysian Forestry Policy to serve as reference for policies adopted by states

Sustainable forest management is major agenda in the country, says Shamsul Anuar.

Malaysian Forestry Policy unites all states in forestry conservation efforts - PM

Malaysian Forestry Policy unites all states in forestry conservation efforts - PM

Muhyiddin says government is very serious about managing forests responsibly and sustainably.

COMMENT | Why is Malaysia not celebrating Anti-Racial Discrimination Day?

COMMENT | Why is Malaysia not celebrating Anti-Racial Discrimination Day?

'Looks like we're stuck with never-ending racially defined economic, social, and cultural policies.'
Zafrul: Customs Dept targets RM40b from taxes this year

Zafrul: Customs Dept targets RM40b from taxes this year

This will be higher than the RM38.6 billion collected last year.

Split in Umno started with those not appointed to cabinet - Annuar

Split in Umno started with those not appointed to cabinet - Annuar

The former Umno sec-gen posted on Facebook seven reasons of the party's current split.

North Korean embassy closes shop

North Korean embassy closes shop

KINILENS | Malaysia on Friday ordered all North Korean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours.
'It's safe now' - Zahid repeats call for Parliament to reconvene

'It's safe now' - Zahid repeats call for Parliament to reconvene

It has been 25 days since Agong proclaimed Parliament can sit during emergency, says Umno president.

Guan Eng: We'll work with Umno to restore Parliament, but not in GE

Guan Eng: We'll work with Umno to restore Parliament, but not in GE

DAP sec-gen repeats demand for lifting of Dewan Rakyat suspension.

Penang CM: Don't take rakyat for granted, we must work hard

Penang CM: Don't take rakyat for granted, we must work hard

'I want to see strong party and state govt trusted by people to fight Covid-19 together.'

DAP leaders question 'revisionist take' over PKR invite to join Sheraton Move

DAP leaders question 'revisionist take' over PKR invite to join Sheraton Move

Lim Kit Siang said he was never told of overtures, Liew gives detailed account.

Three Indonesian fishermen abducted by Abu Sayyaf in Sabah rescued

Three Indonesian fishermen abducted by Abu Sayyaf in Sabah rescued

The three are part of a group of five fishermen kidnapped off the coast of Sabah on Jan 16, 2020.

Police investigating politician over alleged sexual assault

Police investigating politician over alleged sexual assault

UPDATED 2.30PM | Victim initially reluctant to make police report as she feared for her and her husband's safety.

Media education to promote media literacy and counter disinformation, fake news

Media education to promote media literacy and counter disinformation, fake news

Media Education For All (ME4A) wants to train educators to educate their own students on media literacy.

Suhakam calls on PN govt to accede to Icerd, clamp down on hate speech

Suhakam calls on PN govt to accede to Icerd, clamp down on hate speech

Human rights commission is alarmed at the spread of online hate speech.

LETTER | M'sians should celebrate decision to extradite N Korean to the US

LETTER | M'sians should celebrate decision to extradite N Korean to the US

Malaysians shouldn't forget, Kim Jong Nam's murder was carried in Malaysia back in 2017

COMMENT | CAP is concerned about threats to Malaysia’s water resources

COMMENT | CAP is concerned about threats to Malaysia’s water resources

'Water-related laws need to be reviewed in line with the current situation'.
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Hundreds in Atlanta rally to support Asian Americans after fatal shootings

Hundreds in Atlanta rally to support Asian Americans after fatal shootings

The killings followed a year of mounting anti-Asian violence in the United States.

Beauty pageants, law activism go hand-in-hand for Kokila

Beauty pageants, law activism go hand-in-hand for Kokila

MALAYSIANSKINI | The first female Selangor Bar chairperson views both as a platform for her message of change.

Why now? Puad quizzes Annuar Musa on DPM post

Why now? Puad quizzes Annuar Musa on DPM post

Puad says Umno shouldn't waver over resolution not to work with Bersatu in GE15.

LETTER | Anwar has not learned from previous failures

LETTER | Anwar has not learned from previous failures

Anwar must come to his senses that his goal of becoming PM can put Harapan under the spell of kleptocrats.

Road to Putrajaya: Can Anwar change Harapan's mind about Umno?

Road to Putrajaya: Can Anwar change Harapan's mind about Umno?

Allies rejecting 'kleptocrats' is a way to show disapproval of Anwar's plans, says geostrategist Azmi Hassan.

Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu ahead of election

Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu ahead of election

An estimated 20,000 people joined in the protest in Jerusalem on Saturday.

Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women

Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women

Turkish govt yet to provide reason for the withdrawal.

Two Europeans arrested for suspected drug abuse

Two Europeans arrested for suspected drug abuse

Police say 2.05 grammes of cannabis was seized during the raid.

Public perception of Umno leaders need to improve - Mahdzir

Public perception of Umno leaders need to improve - Mahdzir

The Umno veep says the party must be seen to have learned its lessons from GE14.

COMMENT | Comprehensive forest policy needed

COMMENT | Comprehensive forest policy needed

'As precious carbon sinks, the forestry sector is an important component of M'sia's climate actions for decades to come.'

YOURSAY | Wanita MCA must have watched too many martial arts flicks

YOURSAY | Wanita MCA must have watched too many martial arts flicks

‘Domestic abuse cannot be resolved like a 1980s Jackie Chan movie.’
PKR seeks to avoid three-cornered fights and other news you may have missed

PKR seeks to avoid three-cornered fights and other news you may have missed

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