Archive - 31 March 2021

Bersatu promises not to contest in Sarawak - Masing

Bersatu promises not to contest in Sarawak - Masing

If Bersatu failed to live up to its promise, GPS will defend their rights without compromise, says the state deputy CM.

No reason for emergency budget rule, says opposition leader

No reason for emergency budget rule, says opposition leader

Enough funds have been allocated and valid reasons to increase spending would get bipartisan support, says Anwar.

KJ: Corporate sector participation will boost Covid-19 immunisation registration

KJ: Corporate sector participation will boost Covid-19 immunisation registration

'This collaboration is expected to increase communications on the programme to penetrate every segment of society.'
Malaysia to receive first 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in June

Malaysia to receive first 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in June

Khairy Jamaluddin says he has received the delivery schedule from AstraZeneca Malaysia today.
Shahidan: Fate of PN govt lies with MPs, not Umno supreme council

Shahidan: Fate of PN govt lies with MPs, not Umno supreme council

He also denies that he was a 'broker' working to pull Umno lawmakers to support the PN government.
No intention to withdraw support for Johor MB - Muhyiddin

No intention to withdraw support for Johor MB - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 9.35PM | The party is now focused on issues concerning the people, says the Johor Bersatu chief.

EMCO in three areas in Tawau from Thursday

EMCO in three areas in Tawau from Thursday

This is due to a sharp increase in cases in the locality, with high infectivity rates in the community.

Decision on fed-state ties constitutional matter, not political - Abang Johari

Decision on fed-state ties constitutional matter, not political - Abang Johari

PM has agreed that we have to look at our Malaysia Agreement (MA63), says the Sarawak chief minister.
Don’t postpone Umno election - Shahidan

Don’t postpone Umno election - Shahidan

It's better for the election to be conducted in accordance with the constitution, says the Perlis Umno chairperson.
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine safe, effective on adolescents in trial, companies say

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine safe, effective on adolescents in trial, companies say

Pfizer hopes that vaccinations of the group could begin before the next school year.
Don’t rush to full capacity once WFH mandate ends, warns Cuepacs

Don’t rush to full capacity once WFH mandate ends, warns Cuepacs

Union reminds the risks of productivity losses if workplace clusters force operations to be shut down.

Cops to question Ambiga, 3 MPs over Undi18 protest Friday

Cops to question Ambiga, 3 MPs over Undi18 protest Friday

Also called in were Maria Chin Abdullah, Maszlee Malik, and Hannah Yeoh.

Police have opened 12 investigation papers on MCO violations by VIPs

Police have opened 12 investigation papers on MCO violations by VIPs

Police say three cases still under investigation, two are NFA and the rest compounded.

Umno ministers to stay to ensure Covid-19, economic recovery managed well

Umno ministers to stay to ensure Covid-19, economic recovery managed well

Adham Baba says they are determined to be with the current govt to ensure all efforts outlined be implemented successfully.
PAS abandoning Muafakat Nasional, claims Umno’s Shahrir Samad

PAS abandoning Muafakat Nasional, claims Umno’s Shahrir Samad

UPDATED 9.05PM | As such, he foresees BN facing three-corner fights in GE15.

RON97 up two sen; RON95, diesel unchanged

RON97 up two sen; RON95, diesel unchanged

This is for the period of April 1 to 7.

Najib, Rosmah, jewellery firm owner to inspect 11,991 jewellery pieces at BNM

Najib, Rosmah, jewellery firm owner to inspect 11,991 jewellery pieces at BNM

Police seized the jewellery from a premise belonging to Obyu Holdings at Pavilion Residences in May 2018.

Ex-bank president nabbed for allegedly receiving bribe to approve RM400m loan

Ex-bank president nabbed for allegedly receiving bribe to approve RM400m loan

After the loan was approved and the money received, the applying company was closed and the project not implemented.
Chinese scientist says Beijing did share all Covid-19 data with WHO

Chinese scientist says Beijing did share all Covid-19 data with WHO

Chinese and international researchers had access to the same data throughout the investigation, says the scientist.
'Moving forward' – Anwar shifts focus from numbers game to next GE

'Moving forward' – Anwar shifts focus from numbers game to next GE

UPDATED 6.55PM | The opposition leader states this during a joint press conference with Lim Kit Siang.

Don't blame S'gor govt for ECRL losses - state exco

Don't blame S'gor govt for ECRL losses - state exco

'No development project suggested by the federal government will be rejected merely because of political differences.'

TimeTec Workforce (Series 6 of 6): Self-Service Employee Profile

TimeTec Workforce (Series 6 of 6): Self-Service Employee Profile

The self-service employee profile platform shifted the fundamental responsibility back to the employees themselves and ensured employers had reliable data quality to keep the information intact and always updated.
Covid-19 (March 31) - 1,482 new cases, numbers creeping up in S'gor

Covid-19 (March 31) - 1,482 new cases, numbers creeping up in S'gor

Selangor reports 661 new cases, the highest in eight days.

The BP Healthcare and Enrich by Malaysia Airlines partnership cares for all Malaysians’ wellbeing

The BP Healthcare and Enrich by Malaysia Airlines partnership cares for all Malaysians’ wellbeing

Malaysia Airlines’ frequent flyer programme Enrich has announced its partnership with BP Healthcare, a leading service provider of healthcare packages, as part of its focus of care for its members’ wellbeing and health.

Parliament scrutiny prevents abuse, Muda VP cites J-Kom row

Parliament scrutiny prevents abuse, Muda VP cites J-Kom row

With absolute power on govt finances, PM does not need to answer to MPs, says Lim Wei Jiet.

Labourer with 4 previous molest convictions gets one year jail for fifth offence

Labourer with 4 previous molest convictions gets one year jail for fifth offence

A CCTV recording of the incident had gone viral on social media.

US human rights report blasts China over Uyghurs, Russia's targeting of Navalny

US human rights report blasts China over Uyghurs, Russia's targeting of Navalny

This after the State Department releases reports on the rights situation last year in nearly 200 countries.

Hishammuddin to make two-day official visit to China from tomorrow

Hishammuddin to make two-day official visit to China from tomorrow

It will be conducted in strict compliance with the health and safety SOP.
Woman sues PKR lawmaker over statement on alleged sexual harassment

Woman sues PKR lawmaker over statement on alleged sexual harassment

The plaintiff, who claims to be Sungai Siput MP's ex-research officer, takes him to court for defamation.

PAS-Bersatu statement just window dressing, grassroots prefer Muafakat - Nazri

PAS-Bersatu statement just window dressing, grassroots prefer Muafakat - Nazri

What is important in the next general election is the grassroots, adds Padang Rengas MP.

Putrajaya urged to curb monopolies in the gig economy

Putrajaya urged to curb monopolies in the gig economy

The government should review the Competitions Act 2010 and other measures, says Johor Bahru MP Akmal Nasir.

New emergency law allows govt to tap kitty without scrutiny

New emergency law allows govt to tap kitty without scrutiny

UPDATED 2.30PM | PM, CM or MB can bypass legislature to pass supplementary budget as long as emergency in force.

PAS and Bersatu pledge to strengthen cooperation, reject post-GE15 realignment

PAS and Bersatu pledge to strengthen cooperation, reject post-GE15 realignment

UPDATED 10.08PM | They also slam attempts to destabilise the PN government.

Unanswered letters: MP asks if minister distracted by Umno-Bersatu conflict

Unanswered letters: MP asks if minister distracted by Umno-Bersatu conflict

Opposition MPs wrote to Annuar Musa seeking appointments in December but yet to receive response.

Group warns Kedah MB's river plan could lead to crop destruction

Group warns Kedah MB's river plan could lead to crop destruction

Agriculture in both Kedah and Penang could suffer, says GEC.

Does political 'civil war' interest PN govt more than governing, asks Lim

Does political 'civil war' interest PN govt more than governing, asks Lim

This is after Putrajaya paid RM320 million for cancelling the HSR project.

LETTER | DBP - be more sensitive towards feelings of Indian communities

LETTER | DBP - be more sensitive towards feelings of Indian communities

Only then we can prevent or minimise unnecessary misunderstanding.
Enchanting 'sakura' in Kuala Lumpur

Enchanting 'sakura' in Kuala Lumpur

KINILENS | Beautiful pink and white flowers bring a touch of magic to Kuala Lumpur.

Harapan 'shouldn't throw a lifeline to a weakened Umno'

Harapan 'shouldn't throw a lifeline to a weakened Umno'

Why would you want to help them, asks Khalid Abdul Samad.

WHO releases report on global tracing of Covid-19 origins

WHO releases report on global tracing of Covid-19 origins

The 28-day research in Wuhan is conducted by a total of 34 experts from the WHO and China.

Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang

Investors press companies on human rights in Xinjiang

Investor group pressing more than 40 companies, including H&M and Hugo Boss, about business policy in China.

Data withheld from WHO team probing Covid-19 origins in China - Tedros

Data withheld from WHO team probing Covid-19 origins in China - Tedros

WHO's inability to conclude how virus began spreading means tensions will continue over how pandemic started.

Private Adam dies of lung infection

Private Adam dies of lung infection

In October 1987, he ran amok and went on a shooting spree at Jalan Chow Kit.

Banks burnt by meltdown of US fund

Banks burnt by meltdown of US fund

Japanese bank Nomura Holdings has flagged a possible US$2 billion loss tied to a single US client.

RESET 2021 by PETRONAS is happening on 5-8 April 2021!

RESET 2021 by PETRONAS is happening on 5-8 April 2021!

RESET 2021 will feature multiple High-Level Plenaries and Panel Sessions, a multi-disciplinary Technical Programme and a state-of-the-art Marketplace.
Unsold commercial properties worrisome - BNM

Unsold commercial properties worrisome - BNM

BNM governor says Covid-19 reducing need for physical office due to work from home arrangments.

Bank Negara warns against Covid-19 complacency

Bank Negara warns against Covid-19 complacency

BNM governor says significant uncertainty surrounding evolution, trajectory of pandemic remains.

The Rising Star of Android Smartphone Brand- OPPO, determines to become the Top 3 Smartphone Brand in Malaysia within 3 years

The Rising Star of Android Smartphone Brand- OPPO, determines to become the Top 3 Smartphone Brand in Malaysia within 3 years

OPPO had finally launched the long-awaited FindX3 Pro 5G- The World’s first 1 Billion Colour Phone, in Malaysia.

Economy to rebound between 6.0-7.5 pct this year - BNM governor

Economy to rebound between 6.0-7.5 pct this year - BNM governor

The gross domestic product (GDP) will achieve pre-Covid-19 levels by mid-2021, Nor Shamsiah says.

Biden's German Shepherd Major in dog house a second time

Biden's German Shepherd Major in dog house a second time

US president's rescue dog Major nips an individual on White House grounds again, undergoes training.

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China formalises sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong

China formalises sweeping electoral shake-up for Hong Kong

The action is part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its increasingly authoritarian grip on the island.

COMMENT | Umno's BN decisions are unilateral

COMMENT | Umno's BN decisions are unilateral

It's futile for partners MCA, MIC to pretend otherwise.

PM: I advised Umno ministers not to quit, they agreed

PM: I advised Umno ministers not to quit, they agreed

UPDATED 9.18AM | Muhyiddin conveyed the message to them during a meeting on Monday.

India blocks bank accounts of TikTok owner, ByteDance to mount challenge

India blocks bank accounts of TikTok owner, ByteDance to mount challenge

Two of ByteDance India's bank accounts in Citibank, HSBC to be blocked because of alleged tax evasion.

Celebrity Afdlin Shauki joins PKR

Celebrity Afdlin Shauki joins PKR

Another celebrity, Altimet, is also speculated to join the party.

COMMENT | In trying to appear strong, Zahid appeared weak

COMMENT | In trying to appear strong, Zahid appeared weak

'In trying to accommodate party insiders and outsiders, Zahid has become a pushover who follows wherever the wind blows.'

YOURSAY | The reason why Umno hates DAP

YOURSAY | The reason why Umno hates DAP

‘They are worlds apart and Umno cannot accept this.’
COMMENT | Why I choose Umno over Bersatu

COMMENT | Why I choose Umno over Bersatu

'Will I ever vote for Umno? For now, I don’t think I will vote for any party.'

Sarawak to announce new decision on relations with federal govt

Sarawak to announce new decision on relations with federal govt

This appears to be related to the state’s demands to restore its rights as stipulated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
WFH rule dropped

WFH rule dropped

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

COMMENT | A marriage on the rocks

COMMENT | A marriage on the rocks

And the air of a fevered witch-hunt in the speeches at the Umno general assembly.