Archive - 23 March 2021

AMIM applaud decision by Petronas to renew the ageing fleet of Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)

AMIM applaud decision by Petronas to renew the ageing fleet of Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)

AMIM has signed a MOU with Petronas last year with the main objective to support local shipbuilding ecosystem.

Roads to be closed after latest Suke accident

Roads to be closed after latest Suke accident

'To guarantee safety of public, full closure of roads at Taman Leng Seng and Jalan Alam Damai.' - Shuhaimi.

EMCO at Rumah Sewa Anong, Beverly Hills in Sarawak ends

EMCO at Rumah Sewa Anong, Beverly Hills in Sarawak ends

Movement restriction there ending two days early due to decline in positive cases.

Covid-19 vaccination permissible during Ramadan - minister

Covid-19 vaccination permissible during Ramadan - minister

We received view from Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia who noted need to be vaccinated even in Ramadan - Zulkifli.

Covid-19: Labuan's new cluster originates from restaurant

Covid-19: Labuan's new cluster originates from restaurant

At least 240 people are deemed to be possible close contacts of the patient.

Reporters without Borders sues Facebook over hate speech

Reporters without Borders sues Facebook over hate speech

It accuses Facebook of allowing large-scale proliferation of hate speech and false information.

Covid-19 (March 23): 625 new cases in S'gor, 1,384 nationwide, six deaths

Covid-19 (March 23): 625 new cases in S'gor, 1,384 nationwide, six deaths

Rate of decline in active Covid-19 cases appear to be slower than weeks prior.

US-M'sia ties very good, says new US ambassador

US-M'sia ties very good, says new US ambassador

Brian McFeeters says 500-700 US companies have invested more than RM41.2 billion in Malaysia.

Court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-ministry sec-gen

Court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-ministry sec-gen

Sentence also upheld of five years’ jail and RM9.6m fine imposed on Mohd Arif’s son, Ahmad Zukhairi.

Three remanded over bribery in RM9m face mask project

Three remanded over bribery in RM9m face mask project

The suspects are two company directors and a civil servant.

Regeneron and Roche's antibody cocktail shown helping in Covid-19 cases

Regeneron and Roche's antibody cocktail shown helping in Covid-19 cases

The shot, consisting of casirivimab and imdevimab antibodies, also met all key secondary endpoints in the phase III trial.
S'gor Sultan calls on state Islamic councils to intervene in 'Allah' case appeal

S'gor Sultan calls on state Islamic councils to intervene in 'Allah' case appeal

Monarch says Allah is exclusive for Muslims, can't be used by S'gor non-Muslims.

M'sia, S'pore work on recognising vaccine certificates

M'sia, S'pore work on recognising vaccine certificates

UPDATED 5.30PM | This will facilitate cross-border travels between the neighbouring countries.

‘Datuk Seri’ claims trial to soliciting RM300k bribe to help release Chinese nationals

‘Datuk Seri’ claims trial to soliciting RM300k bribe to help release Chinese nationals

He also pleads not guilty to an alternative charge of corruptly receiving gratification of RM176,000 as an inducement.
Suke accident: Body of third victim still trapped 31 hours later

Suke accident: Body of third victim still trapped 31 hours later

Fire and Rescue Dept needs to stabilise a U beam before trying to lift crane launcher pinning victim's body down.

Kelantan deputy MB: Nenggiri dam can reduce electricity cost

Kelantan deputy MB: Nenggiri dam can reduce electricity cost

JKOAK is playing politics, claims Mohd Amar Abdullah.
Russia and China push for UN summit, lash out at West

Russia and China push for UN summit, lash out at West

Moscow says it believes the United States is acting in a destructive way.

Amanah assemblyperson denies molest allegations

Amanah assemblyperson denies molest allegations

UPDATED 10.50PM | Faiz Fadzil says details of his defence can't be revealed due to ongoing police investigations.

Doctor dispels TB anti-vax myth

Doctor dispels TB anti-vax myth

It is crucial not to underestimate the importance of BCG jabs, especially when it comes to babies and children.

US health agency questions robustness of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine trial data

US health agency questions robustness of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine trial data

The Data Safety Monitoring Board has 'expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial'.
Police cartel: Public confidence will deteriorate without RCI, Guan Eng warns

Police cartel: Public confidence will deteriorate without RCI, Guan Eng warns

The DAP sec-gen says only RCI can clean up the police force and salvage its reputation.

Philippines protests 'threatening presence' of Chinese vessels in disputed waters

Philippines protests 'threatening presence' of Chinese vessels in disputed waters

Philippine officials report 220 vessels anchored at the Whitsun Reef.

Colorado supermarket shooter kills 10, including police officer

Colorado supermarket shooter kills 10, including police officer

Police arrest bloodied suspect, no known motive revealed in second deadly US mass shooting in a week.

Police increase vigilance over risk of retaliation from North Korea

Police increase vigilance over risk of retaliation from North Korea

The cops have been ordered to heighten the security measures at sensitive locations in the country.

Titi Serong rep booted from Bersatu for backing Perak MB's ouster

Titi Serong rep booted from Bersatu for backing Perak MB's ouster

His sacking takes effect from Dec 20 last year.

By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic

By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic

They want to develop a simulation model they hope will help the world avoid a pandemic similar to Covid-19.
Researcher: Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, triggers antibodies in trial in children

Researcher: Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, triggers antibodies in trial in children

Most adverse reactions were mild, says the researcher.
Two rights groups seek info on Myanmar nationals' status

Two rights groups seek info on Myanmar nationals' status

This action is part of the groups' largest legal challenge against the targetted deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals.

IGP rules out RCI, says cartel under control

IGP rules out RCI, says cartel under control

UPDATED 2.01PM | Abdul Hamid Bador says he disclosed the matter to warn his men.

PAS hopes for two-thirds majority win in GE15 to redraw election borders

PAS hopes for two-thirds majority win in GE15 to redraw election borders

It urges the three Malay parties to work together to achieve this goal for the benefit of Muslims.

LETTER | Homeless M'sians should be entitled to early Covid-19 vaccination

LETTER | Homeless M'sians should be entitled to early Covid-19 vaccination

We all know that they are at a huge risk if there is a lack of medical care.

Several dead, thousands of homes burn as fire sweeps Rohingya camp - witnesses

Several dead, thousands of homes burn as fire sweeps Rohingya camp - witnesses

Video and photographs show a blaze ripping through the Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar.
Aussie PM condemns 'sickening' sex acts by govt staffers in Parliament

Aussie PM condemns 'sickening' sex acts by govt staffers in Parliament

Four senior govt staffers involved in a group that shared images, videos of sexual encounters in Parliament.

Political instability weighing down on ringgit - Fitch Solutions

Political instability weighing down on ringgit - Fitch Solutions

Firm says politics partly to blame for Covid-19 third wave, which weakened the currency.

Police investigating opposition politician over molest claim

Police investigating opposition politician over molest claim

UPDATED 3.20PM | A female shop assistant alleged the politician molested her on March 8.

After 5 deaths, DAP MPs want entire Suke project stopped for independent probe

After 5 deaths, DAP MPs want entire Suke project stopped for independent probe

Three accidents have happened in the span of six months along the highway construction stretch.

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Vaccine makers told to follow AstraZeneca’s lead to overcome 'grotesque' inequity

Vaccine makers told to follow AstraZeneca’s lead to overcome 'grotesque' inequity

AstraZeneca has licensed its technology to manufacturers in other countries.
North Korean extradited from Malaysia appears in US court

North Korean extradited from Malaysia appears in US court

Mun Chol Myong was arrested in Malaysia in 2019 after US accused him of laundering funds through front companies.
Mokhzani Mahathir appointed new Maxis chairperson

Mokhzani Mahathir appointed new Maxis chairperson

He will replace Raja Arshad Raja Uda upon the latter’s decision to step down, effective April 22.

Prolintas to give full cooperation, improve Suke implementation

Prolintas to give full cooperation, improve Suke implementation

Our objective is to ensure the project is built in the safest way possible, the elevated expressway builder says.

Bersatu breakup debate at Umno AGM could end up storm in a teacup

Bersatu breakup debate at Umno AGM could end up storm in a teacup

Analysts say opposition against Zahid unlikely to succeed, and Umno will close ranks.

Ramasamy insists DBP apologises over 'keling' debacle

Ramasamy insists DBP apologises over 'keling' debacle

Just agreeing to replace the term is not enough, says the deputy chief minister of Penang.

EU and US step up pressure on Myanmar military over coup

EU and US step up pressure on Myanmar military over coup

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says the crackdown 'has reached an unbearable extent'.
West sanctions China over Xinjiang abuses, Beijing hits back at EU

West sanctions China over Xinjiang abuses, Beijing hits back at EU

Beijing's retaliation included sanctions on a number of European lawmakers.
Tamrin eggs on Dr M, PM for debate showdown - but no luck

Tamrin eggs on Dr M, PM for debate showdown - but no luck

The political activist says he wanted the debate so both men could explain what transpired following the Sheraton Move.
UN chief concerned by rise in anti-Asian violence

UN chief concerned by rise in anti-Asian violence

A shooting in Atlanta earlier this month left eight people dead, six of them Asian-American women.
Has Zahid a secret weapon for party to win GE15 on its own, Umno man wonders

Has Zahid a secret weapon for party to win GE15 on its own, Umno man wonders

The Umno president wants to contest all seats with 60pct Malay voters, says Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

Kedah to hold ceremony to honour Zii Jia for success

Kedah to hold ceremony to honour Zii Jia for success

'I see the support of his family is also a factor that motivates him towards success,' says Kedah MB.
YOURSAY | Lessons not learnt: How much are lives worth?

YOURSAY | Lessons not learnt: How much are lives worth?

‘It could be one of us driving near a highway under construction one day…’
States still have control over forests under new national policy

States still have control over forests under new national policy

The Malaysian Forestry Policy never took over the powers of the state govts, says the natural resources minister.

Three men arrested for allegedly smuggling alcoholic beverages

Three men arrested for allegedly smuggling alcoholic beverages

A local and two Myanmar nationals were arrested in Subang Jaya over the smuggled items worth RM1.3 million.

LETTER | High season of fines, consequences, confusion and enforcement blunders

LETTER | High season of fines, consequences, confusion and enforcement blunders

This is an open letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Tighten SOP to prevent repeat accidents at highway construction sites - expert

Tighten SOP to prevent repeat accidents at highway construction sites - expert

'It is the responsibility of the developer to prevent such accidents from happening,' says the road safety specialist.

Motorists crushed again

Motorists crushed again

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