Archive - 22 March 2021

Mat Sabu decries 'insulting' treatment of opposition

Mat Sabu decries 'insulting' treatment of opposition

Parliament provided a room which size made it difficult to abide by the SOPs against Covid-19, says the Amanah president.
Police ready to face any possibility following Kim Yu Song’s statement - IGP

Police ready to face any possibility following Kim Yu Song’s statement - IGP

'We receive all kinds of threats but on the security side we are vigilant for various possibilities,' says Abdul Hamid Bador.
Kelantan Orang Asli push back as new dam threatens to drown their way of life

Kelantan Orang Asli push back as new dam threatens to drown their way of life

JKOAK chairperson says the project will submerge an area of 5,384ha, equivalent to more than 43,000 Olympics swimming pools.
Build on fantastic All England win, Chong Wei tells Zii Jia

Build on fantastic All England win, Chong Wei tells Zii Jia

He says it is important for Zii Jia not to slow down after winning his maiden All England men's singles title.

CIDB withdraws RM1.65m lawsuit against Jepak Holdings

CIDB withdraws RM1.65m lawsuit against Jepak Holdings

'This after we set aside the judgment-in-default against our client,' says the solar company's counsel.
Chronology of accidents at highway construction sites since 2018

Chronology of accidents at highway construction sites since 2018

UPDATED 9.17PM | Following is the chronology of accidents involving construction sites in the country since 2018.

Crane accident: Fadillah orders halt to work at Suke highway

Crane accident: Fadillah orders halt to work at Suke highway

This to enable an investigation to be carried out on the incident, says Fadillah Yusof.
Lawyer to raise 1986 cabinet policy in 'Allah' appeal

Lawyer to raise 1986 cabinet policy in 'Allah' appeal

Haniff Khatri claims the High Court has erred in interpreting the policy on the conditional use of the word 'Allah'.

DBP promises to replace 'Keling' with 'India' in word definition

DBP promises to replace 'Keling' with 'India' in word definition

It says the use of the word 'Keling' to define the word 'Tambi' was from 1987.

PHOTO ESSAY | The plight of a forest

PHOTO ESSAY | The plight of a forest

Our forests are becoming extinct due to development.

Covid-19 (March 22): 1,116 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (March 22): 1,116 new cases, 5 deaths

Active Covid-19 cases are at the lowest point since mid-December 2020.

Anwar: MACC pushed ball to AG's court over dropped graft cases

Anwar: MACC pushed ball to AG's court over dropped graft cases

UPDATED 6.07PM | According to the opposition leader, MACC told him decision to drop cases was at discretion of AGC or the AG.

SDB turns to Sophos for cybersecurity needs

SDB turns to Sophos for cybersecurity needs

The company is today an internationally acclaimed property developer known for pioneering new concepts, and consistently blazing a trail for others to follow year after year.
IGP wants to eradicate 'blue code of silence'

IGP wants to eradicate 'blue code of silence'

Abdul Hamid doesn't want the culture of police turning a blind eye to the wrongs of their peers.

AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective in US, Chile, Peru trials

AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective in US, Chile, Peru trials

The studies lend credence to the vaccine following earlier doubts on the robustness of its data.

Khairy: Manual vaccine registration to be done via house-to-house

Khairy: Manual vaccine registration to be done via house-to-house

Targets are communities that do not have good access to digital devices or the Internet, says minister.

Myanmar activists honk car horns in new protests; neighbours plan diplomacy drive

Myanmar activists honk car horns in new protests; neighbours plan diplomacy drive

Singapore appalled by violent crackdowns against civilians - Singapore deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

Covid-19 vaccination: Govt to pay up to RM500k if you get serious side effects

Covid-19 vaccination: Govt to pay up to RM500k if you get serious side effects

Health minister says govt set aside RM10 million for the purpose of the special financial assistance.

Reduce PM's powers to appoint judges, experts say on judicial reform

Reduce PM's powers to appoint judges, experts say on judicial reform

'PM's unrestrained power of veto in JAC Act can deprive worthy candidates of being appointed to the bench.'

'Datuk Seri' charged with molesting daughter

'Datuk Seri' charged with molesting daughter

The 49-year-old man is also charged with molesting the girl by using force with intent to outrage her modesty.
Muhyiddin has audience with Sabah governor

Muhyiddin has audience with Sabah governor

Audience is first one first granted to PM after GRS won state election last September.

Anwar compares Putrajaya's 'no parliament' policy to Myanmar's coup

Anwar compares Putrajaya's 'no parliament' policy to Myanmar's coup

The only other Asean country suspending Parliament is Myanmar, says the opposition leader.

PKR duo seek to back Bersih's legal bid over emergency

PKR duo seek to back Bersih's legal bid over emergency

Senator Yusmadi Yusoff and Hang Tuah Jaya MP Shamsul Iskandar filed intervener application.

Kula pins Tok Pa down on 'employment stabilisation' hopes

Kula pins Tok Pa down on 'employment stabilisation' hopes

PN govt has no concrete plans to combat collapse in FDI, says former minister.

T'ganu politician denies molesting friend's wife

T'ganu politician denies molesting friend's wife

Wan Ahmad Nizam claims that the police report was lodged by a friend who failed to pay his debt.

Federal govt wants fair treatment in developing Sabah - Muhyiddin

Federal govt wants fair treatment in developing Sabah - Muhyiddin

Govt ensures sustainable development in every state, including Sabah, says PM.

LETTER | Govt aids offer rope for tourism industry to climb out of abyss

LETTER | Govt aids offer rope for tourism industry to climb out of abyss

Without these, many more tourism-related companies would have gone under and thousands rendered jobless.

LETTER | Time to stop the nonsense

LETTER | Time to stop the nonsense

Each time after a fatal accident, we will come up with one thousand and one reasons to explain why it happened.
Sabah has great potential to attract investments - Muhyiddin

Sabah has great potential to attract investments - Muhyiddin

PM adds Sabah could take part in aerospace developments in line Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030.

Expanding digital literacy and adoption to the rakyat - MDEC goes on-ground to Orang Asal settlement in the latest #SayaDigital Movement programme

Expanding digital literacy and adoption to the rakyat - MDEC goes on-ground to Orang Asal settlement in the latest #SayaDigital Movement programme

Targeted towards the vulnerable socioeconomic groups, #SayaDigital Movement aims to create awareness and empowerment via digital knowledge and skills, creating a society fully integrated with technology
Couple crossed state lines, in for expensive honeymoon

Couple crossed state lines, in for expensive honeymoon

Police say the couple gave fake reason to cross state lines.

COMMENT | Vaccine passport needed for medical tourism

COMMENT | Vaccine passport needed for medical tourism

We can maximise our digital potential and create such a vaccine passport using blockchain technology.

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Australian Parliament debates motion on rights abuses in China's Xinjiang

Australian Parliament debates motion on rights abuses in China's Xinjiang

Most Australian Uighurs know someone who has disappeared or not been heard of for many years - Werriwa MP.

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COMMENT | Does World Bank report tell us what we need to do?

COMMENT | Does World Bank report tell us what we need to do?

We need a firm sense of direction, a national narrative that drives our aspirations.

Three dead after crane topples off construction site onto car

Three dead after crane topples off construction site onto car

UPDATED 12.50PM | Two of the workers fell 120 feet to their deaths, says KL Fire and Rescue Department.

Police must pay RM357,500 damages over 2012 custodial death - Federal Court

Police must pay RM357,500 damages over 2012 custodial death - Federal Court

UPDATED 12.14PM | Court rules the deceased's family are entitled to aggravated damages, but not exemplary damages.

Biden, Harris condemn US racism, sexism in blunt language

Biden, Harris condemn US racism, sexism in blunt language

Joe Biden says country facing problems with racism, xenophobia and nativism.

Ramasamy tells DBP to remove racist 'Keling' word from 'tambi' definition

Ramasamy tells DBP to remove racist 'Keling' word from 'tambi' definition

UPDATED 11.05AM | Senator Vell Paari says national unity minister should investigate how the error happened in the first place.

Australia to evacuate thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years

Australia to evacuate thousands as Sydney faces worst floods in 60 years

Unrelenting rains the past three days swelled rivers in Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales.

MDEC calls for submissions for PRISMA grants worth up to RM50,000 per company in boost for the creative contents industry

MDEC calls for submissions for PRISMA grants worth up to RM50,000 per company in boost for the creative contents industry

BATIK Digital and DCG PRISMA grants will each offer up to RM40,000 and RM50,000 respectively
MDEC and CIMB Bank bolster digital capabilities of farmers via Automation, IoT and Financial Facilitation

MDEC and CIMB Bank bolster digital capabilities of farmers via Automation, IoT and Financial Facilitation

Fact-finding initiative to gauge support needed for farmers to further digitalise their operations and enabling them to fully utilise the latest emerging technologies
COMMENT | People have right to know the contents of govt deals

COMMENT | People have right to know the contents of govt deals

The absence of information gives detractors and critics the grounds to make all kinds of claims.

Use All England win to aim for more success, PM advises Zii Jia

Use All England win to aim for more success, PM advises Zii Jia

The badminton championship winner also wins the hearts and accolades of fellow Malaysians.

Parliament suspension 'not a good idea' in 1969 or now, minister told

Parliament suspension 'not a good idea' in 1969 or now, minister told

Many questions remain over 1969 emergency, should not be emulated, says Perak DAP vice-chairperson.

COMMENT | When will Harapan stop 'hoping' for the number?

COMMENT | When will Harapan stop 'hoping' for the number?

Harapan’s most important question now is to decide what to do while waiting for GE15.
Activist says quarry will destroy Gunung Baling, MB asks why make noise now

Activist says quarry will destroy Gunung Baling, MB asks why make noise now

Sanusi adds individuals trying to highlight this issue are politically linked, not merely environmental activists.

COMMENT | The problem with working with Umno

COMMENT | The problem with working with Umno

Umno is now fractured to the point that various potentates and their proxies are waging war in the press.

YOURSAY | IGP's claim of 'police cartel' alarming

YOURSAY | IGP's claim of 'police cartel' alarming

'It's shocking that lower-ranked officers can and would conspire to topple the IGP.'

Umno infighting intensifies and other news you may have missed

Umno infighting intensifies and other news you may have missed

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

Waning momentum

Waning momentum

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.