Archive - 1 April 2021

MA63: Sarawak's claims will be assessed fairly - Muhyiddin

MA63: Sarawak's claims will be assessed fairly - Muhyiddin

At the moment, the MA63 Special Council is studying various matters related to Sarawak rights, says the PM.
PM moots allowing vaccinated people to cross state, district borders

PM moots allowing vaccinated people to cross state, district borders

An MP sarcastically remarks that those who have received both doses should get back to work in Parliament.

EAIC to stop focusing on frivolous, vexatious cases - chairperson

EAIC to stop focusing on frivolous, vexatious cases - chairperson

Let us focus on important and big cases such as sexual harassment and so on, says Mohd Sidek Hassan.
Don't repeat Semangat 46's mistakes, Zahid tells 'Muafakat ally'

Don't repeat Semangat 46's mistakes, Zahid tells 'Muafakat ally'

All the failures are because the cooperation was built without honesty and genuine intentions, says the Umno president.
KL residents urged to channel ideas towards DBKL's Budget 2022 proposal

KL residents urged to channel ideas towards DBKL's Budget 2022 proposal

This to ensure it meets the needs of the capital's residents.

EPF i-Sinar withdrawal gives positive immediate impact to real economy - BNM

EPF i-Sinar withdrawal gives positive immediate impact to real economy - BNM

In terms of retirement savings, however, the buffer needed to be strengthened and rebuilt.
EMCO in Kg Rimbayan, Keningau and Kg Simpang 3A, Tawau from tomorrow

EMCO in Kg Rimbayan, Keningau and Kg Simpang 3A, Tawau from tomorrow

This follows confirmation by the Health Ministry on the spike in Covid-19 cases in the two areas with high infectability rates.
Top Glove clarifies no new issue on forced labour discovered

Top Glove clarifies no new issue on forced labour discovered

The manufacturer says it continues to actively engage with the CBP towards addressing and fully remediating the issues identified.
Harapan biggest winner in Umno-Bersatu breakup, says PKR MP

Harapan biggest winner in Umno-Bersatu breakup, says PKR MP

Harapan that is multi-racial and multi-religious is the recipe for GE15 success, says Hassan Abdul Karim.

Covid-19 variant first detected in S Africa spreading locally

Covid-19 variant first detected in S Africa spreading locally

UPDATED 8.45PM | This variant renders some vaccines less effective.

LETTER | Bikers' dilemma deserves national attention and resolve

LETTER | Bikers' dilemma deserves national attention and resolve

Targeting the 80pct of the biker population will not weed out the 20pct of trouble makers.

LETTER | Let's restore Penang High Court building to its original glory

LETTER | Let's restore Penang High Court building to its original glory

Its present state leaves much to be desired.

National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme: Phase 2 brought forward to April 17

National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme: Phase 2 brought forward to April 17

A total of 9.4 million vaccine recipients are targeted in the second phase.
Johor Umno guarantees support for federal govt - Hasni

Johor Umno guarantees support for federal govt - Hasni

It important to ensure government plans and programmes are implemented properly, the MB adds.

Dr M: Malaysia Boleh! With cash

Dr M: Malaysia Boleh! With cash

'Boleh do anything as long as there is cash - including robbing,' the former PM says in a cynical blog post.

Malaysia to start receiving CanSino Covid-19 vaccine from this month

Malaysia to start receiving CanSino Covid-19 vaccine from this month

It will be used mainly in rural areas and areas where it is difficult for recipients to receive double injections.
Final call to cut ties with Bersatu must be decided by BN supreme council - MIC

Final call to cut ties with Bersatu must be decided by BN supreme council - MIC

M Asojan believes Zahid's declaration that BN will go solo in GE15 was made in his capacity as Umno leader.

Covid-19 pandemic increased stillbirth and maternal death rates, study shows

Covid-19 pandemic increased stillbirth and maternal death rates, study shows

Disruptions to maternal services and fear of attending healthcare facilities have led to worse outcomes for mother and child.

Crunch Time: Fast-food chains look to keep food crisp as deliveries soar

Crunch Time: Fast-food chains look to keep food crisp as deliveries soar

Many chains are tweaking their recipes, trying different additives, formulations, cooking techniques and temperatures.
CanSinoBIO mulls booster shots to ensure long-term Covid-19 immunity

CanSinoBIO mulls booster shots to ensure long-term Covid-19 immunity

Its single-dose vaccine should still have at least 50 percent efficacy six months after inoculation, the drugmaker says.

Covid-19 (April 1) - 1,178 new cases, five states record triple-digit numbers

Covid-19 (April 1) - 1,178 new cases, five states record triple-digit numbers

They are Sarawak, Selangor, Penang, Johor and Kuala Lumpur.

10 more days fixed to hear Najib-Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report case

10 more days fixed to hear Najib-Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report case

AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | So far seven witnesses, including Ali Hamsa and Ambrin Buang, have been called to testify.

RTM must be bold in making changes to stay relevant - PM

RTM must be bold in making changes to stay relevant - PM

Muhyiddin conveys this wish to mark the 75th anniversary of the public broadcaster.

Empowered public sector can channel aid to people better - Muhyiddin

Empowered public sector can channel aid to people better - Muhyiddin

Simplify the application process for assistance to the people, says the prime minister.

'Ordinance bypassing Parliament for budget an affront to accountability'

'Ordinance bypassing Parliament for budget an affront to accountability'

UPDATED 4.44PM | It completely sidelines Parliament in decision-making concerning the consolidated fund, says think-tank Ideas.

MDEC appoints Razif Abdul Aziz Vice President of Investment and Grants

MDEC appoints Razif Abdul Aziz Vice President of Investment and Grants

Brings over 25 years of experience in various corporate leadership roles in public and private sectors and a deep passion for tech start-up ecosystem
Umno to lose more seats in GE15 by going solo, says PAS veep

Umno to lose more seats in GE15 by going solo, says PAS veep

UPDATED 3.29PM | In GE14, there was a rejection of Umno leadership, which still exists today, says Nik Mohd Amar.

As Zahid's term nears end, pushback against postponing Umno polls grows

As Zahid's term nears end, pushback against postponing Umno polls grows

Wanita Umno info chief Norshida Ibrahim is the latest to voice out, saying, 'Like it or not, we have to do it'.

PKR, PAS leaders allowed to intervene in NGOs' suit against PM

PKR, PAS leaders allowed to intervene in NGOs' suit against PM

This is over the issue of the suspension of Parliament under the emergency ordinance.

Maru 'Beraya' with Maru Kafe

Maru 'Beraya' with Maru Kafe

Join the Excitement with Maru Kafe this Ramadan and Hari Raya!
Student activist, pilot, environmentalist among Muda's new leadership line-up

Student activist, pilot, environmentalist among Muda's new leadership line-up

Five additions to executive committee and nine new state chairpersons.

Saddiq backs Umno minister's push to press ahead with Undi18

Saddiq backs Umno minister's push to press ahead with Undi18

The Muar MP reacts to news that the minister has tabled such a move to the cabinet.

Wan Saiful hints at 'Umno friends' to deal with Zahid problem

Wan Saiful hints at 'Umno friends' to deal with Zahid problem

The Bersatu information chief urges Umno to solve its internal problem first.

Annuar: Let party polls decide Umno's PM and DPM candidates

Annuar: Let party polls decide Umno's PM and DPM candidates

The Ketereh MP wants Umno members to decide on the candidates in June.

LETTER | Maintain permanent forest reserve status of North Kuala Langat Forest

LETTER | Maintain permanent forest reserve status of North Kuala Langat Forest

The area stores large amount of carbon and is important to residents there.

GPS supports Muhyiddin as PM for future political stability - Abang Jo

GPS supports Muhyiddin as PM for future political stability - Abang Jo

This comes ahead of a GPS meeting with the PN chief this evening.

Umno Youth leader accuses Bersatu of secretly luring MCA, MIC to join PN

Umno Youth leader accuses Bersatu of secretly luring MCA, MIC to join PN

Fadzmel Fadzil claims the attempts to persuade MCA and MIC to leave BN have angered the Umno grassroots.
No 1MDB-link in ex-Goldman Sachs banker, wife's bank accounts, court hears

No 1MDB-link in ex-Goldman Sachs banker, wife's bank accounts, court hears

Lawyer submits that affidavits of two investigating officers do not provide proof of linkage.

Ex-AG: Disappointing that those who voted for Undi18 now holding it back

Ex-AG: Disappointing that those who voted for Undi18 now holding it back

Undi18 was the 'best thing we ever did', says Tommy Thomas.

Overloaded lorries: Wee urges review on fines against driver but not companies

Overloaded lorries: Wee urges review on fines against driver but not companies

This is after a driver complained to the minister that he had to bear the fines for his company.

Macron orders Covid-19 lockdown across all of France, closes schools

Macron orders Covid-19 lockdown across all of France, closes schools

The French president takes this drastic step in the face of a third wave of the pandemic infections.

US Secretary of State Blinken speaks to Hishammuddin

US Secretary of State Blinken speaks to Hishammuddin

Conversation included Myanmar and South China Sea issues.

Muhyiddin in Kuching for working visit, to meet GPS

Muhyiddin in Kuching for working visit, to meet GPS

The prime minister will also attend a special meeting with civil servants.

iFast Capital opening doors for investors with Malaysia's first ever multi-asset digital investment platform

iFast Capital opening doors for investors with Malaysia's first ever multi-asset digital investment platform

The first-ever Multi-Asset Digital Investment platform to hold a Participating Organization license from Bursa Malaysia since 2009.

Time for BN to name prime minister candidate - analysts

Time for BN to name prime minister candidate - analysts

With Zahid facing disqualification from GE15, his deputy has been mooted as PM candidate.

Pejuang gets leave to commence legal bid for registration

Pejuang gets leave to commence legal bid for registration

UPDATED 11AM | Pejuang is appealing to the minister against ROS decision rejecting the group's registration.

Water to 31 areas in Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam restored - Air S'gor

Water to 31 areas in Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam restored - Air S'gor

Supply disruption was due to pipe works near Carlsberg factory in Section 15, Shah Alam.

Emergency spending rule could spook investors further - ex-finance minister II

Emergency spending rule could spook investors further - ex-finance minister II

Passing supplementary budgets without parliamentary approval shows the govt is politically unstable, adds Johari.

'A bloodbath is imminent' in Myanmar, warns UN special envoy

'A bloodbath is imminent' in Myanmar, warns UN special envoy

UN Security Council told to act to avoid 'bloodbath' in Myanmar.
COMMENT | Bank Negara on the right lines, but too optimistic on growth

COMMENT | Bank Negara on the right lines, but too optimistic on growth

A more realistic view of underlying growth in 2021 would be around three percent.

YOURSAY | Rogue cops get pep talk before action is taken?

YOURSAY | Rogue cops get pep talk before action is taken?

‘If they heeded IGP’s warning and ‘repented’, they would get off the hook?’
M'sians decide to stay despite escalating violence in Myanmar

M'sians decide to stay despite escalating violence in Myanmar

KiniTV speaks to the three Malaysians who decided to remain in the country.
COMMENT | When Umno and PAS fight, M'sia will lose

COMMENT | When Umno and PAS fight, M'sia will lose

The existential threat facing Malaysia is not kleptocracy or a kakistocracy but religious extremism.

Ministry tables proposal separating Undi18, automatic voter registration to cabinet

Ministry tables proposal separating Undi18, automatic voter registration to cabinet

This allows Undi18, which is supported by all ministers, to be implemented first.

Sinovac, Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine data show efficacy - WHO

Sinovac, Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine data show efficacy - WHO

WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts hopes to issue recommendations on those vaccines by the end of April.
WHO joins ivermectin producer in recommending against its use for Covid-19

WHO joins ivermectin producer in recommending against its use for Covid-19

Better quality studies are still merited, but the data to date fails to show any benefit to weigh against side effects.

MyIX bemoans loss after tech giants skip Malaysia for major project

MyIX bemoans loss after tech giants skip Malaysia for major project

It renews its call to the govt to reinstate the cabotage exemption for highly specialised ships that maintain such infrastructure.

Absolute power over coffers

Absolute power over coffers

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Indonesian police shoot dead female attacker in gunfire exchange at police HQ

Indonesian police shoot dead female attacker in gunfire exchange at police HQ

An analyst believes the attack might be revenge for a police crackdown against religious extremism.