Archive - 2 April 2021

SSM raises indebtedness threshold for companies to RM50k on permanent basis

SSM raises indebtedness threshold for companies to RM50k on permanent basis

The initiative is in the wake of the global and domestic economic situation which may take longer to recover from Covid-19.
Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia

Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia

The weather conditions have the potential to cause flash floods and damage to frail structures, it says.
Govt urged to release task force report on missing activist

Govt urged to release task force report on missing activist

What actions have been taken by the government and the police in response to the findings, asks Caged.
Residents protest after Suke road closure cuts off their condo - report

Residents protest after Suke road closure cuts off their condo - report

Puncak Banyan condominium in Persiaran Alam Damai, Cheras, is located a mere 100 metres from the site of the accident.
Boosting Malaysia’s fresh milk supply with 150-year-old Dutch dairy farming tradition

Boosting Malaysia’s fresh milk supply with 150-year-old Dutch dairy farming tradition

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), the leading dairy company in Malaysia officially established a strategic partnership with the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia (DVS), signaling collaborative efforts between Malaysia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands to boost our nation’s supply of quality local fresh milk and to achieve a fully sustainable milk supply for the future.

Ensuring big win for GPS is PN's priority - Muhyiddin

Ensuring big win for GPS is PN's priority - Muhyiddin

'I believe it can be achieved because of the efforts of the chief minister and other state cabinet members and partners in GPS.'
MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16

MCO in Tawau from tomorrow until April 16

To date, a cumulative total of 137 active cases has been reported involving several clusters in the district with high infection rates.
Teratai rep resigns from S'gor DAP post amidst extramarital affairs allegation

Teratai rep resigns from S'gor DAP post amidst extramarital affairs allegation

Bryan Lai, however, stays as a DAP member and DAP Teratai assemblyperson.

Train crash kills 48 in Taiwan's deadliest rail tragedy for decades

Train crash kills 48 in Taiwan's deadliest rail tragedy for decades

The express train travelling out of Taipei, with almost 500 aboard, hit a construction truck that slipped into its path.

Myanmar's neighbour Thailand unlikely to toughen stance on coup

Myanmar's neighbour Thailand unlikely to toughen stance on coup

For them, the military brotherhood is very, very important, says one analyst.

Additional factory approved to supply AstraZeneca vaccine to M'sia

Additional factory approved to supply AstraZeneca vaccine to M'sia

AstraZeneca's contract manufacturer, South Korea's SK Bioscience, will be registered by the Drug Control Authority.

Covid-19 (April 2): 1,294 new cases, Pahang reaches 2-month high

Covid-19 (April 2): 1,294 new cases, Pahang reaches 2-month high

There were four states - Selangor, Sarawak, Penang and Johor - which reported new cases in the three digits.
Dr M shows up at police station to back Undi18 protesters

Dr M shows up at police station to back Undi18 protesters

Current government 'almost like a dictatorship', says the former prime minister.

M’sia-China underscore the need to restore peace in Myanmar - Hishammuddin

M’sia-China underscore the need to restore peace in Myanmar - Hishammuddin

Malaysia is also willing to work with China to continue to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, says the minister.
MIC wing chiefs raise Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill, Undi18 in AGM speeches

MIC wing chiefs raise Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill, Undi18 in AGM speeches

Wanita MIC chief SJ Usha Nandhini also called on the govt to ensure all policies are gender-sensitive.

PM's legal name used in all proclamations of emergency

PM's legal name used in all proclamations of emergency

It is not uncommon for top politicians to use alternate or shortened names in public.
Khairy: Govt to obtain clinical data from AstraZeneca

Khairy: Govt to obtain clinical data from AstraZeneca

This follows news reports of side effects of the vaccine in the United Kingdom.

PSM fears move to mine rare earth in the Ulu Jelai forest will take off

PSM fears move to mine rare earth in the Ulu Jelai forest will take off

The political party has called on Putrajaya to intervene in the mine.

Concerns raised over 'inadequate' 1 year jail for repeat sexual offender

Concerns raised over 'inadequate' 1 year jail for repeat sexual offender

Clearly the convict is not remorseful, says lawyer Honey Tan.

As WHO highlights Covid animal origins, China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth

As WHO highlights Covid animal origins, China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth

Shut legal loopholes that allow disease-prone species to be farmed, experts say.
Photographer fined RM15,000 for insulting Hinduism

Photographer fined RM15,000 for insulting Hinduism

Zamri Abdul Razak, who posted two offensive comments on his Facebook, has paid the fine.

Virtual Global Accelerator Programme Cohort 05 has now extended its application

Virtual Global Accelerator Programme Cohort 05 has now extended its application

Our highly coveted Global Accelerator Programme (GAP) is now back for the fifth consecutive year!
'Thoughtless demand' for Sungai Siput seat is not Umno's stand - MIC

'Thoughtless demand' for Sungai Siput seat is not Umno's stand - MIC

All political parties have members who make such demands, says MIC deputy president M Saravanan.

JobStreet: Malaysia now a Top 20 country for global employment attractiveness

JobStreet: Malaysia now a Top 20 country for global employment attractiveness

Countries, where people would like to come to Malaysia to work, were ranked as follows: Indonesia, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Yemen, Thailand, China, Syria, Nigeria and Qatar.
Covid-19: Govt willing to spend to save lives, economy - Muhyiddin

Covid-19: Govt willing to spend to save lives, economy - Muhyiddin

Saving every life matters, says the prime minister.

Moderna gets nod to speed up virus vaccine output with bigger vials

Moderna gets nod to speed up virus vaccine output with bigger vials

The US FDA also authorises vaccinators to extract a maximum of 11 doses from the current vials, instead of 10.

Australia investigates possible link of blood clot case to AstraZeneca vaccine

Australia investigates possible link of blood clot case to AstraZeneca vaccine

A 44-year-old man has been admitted to a Melbourne hospital with possible clotting.

Undi18: Harapan Youth moots 'Bersih 6' if govt refuses to lower voting age

Undi18: Harapan Youth moots 'Bersih 6' if govt refuses to lower voting age

We are confident that thousands of the rakyat will return to the streets, says its chief Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin.

18 youths haul PM, govt to court over Undi18

18 youths haul PM, govt to court over Undi18

My peers aged 18 to 20 already pay taxes and are married with children, says Elisa Shafiqah.

Dec and March hearings for Zakir's defamation suits against Ramasamy

Dec and March hearings for Zakir's defamation suits against Ramasamy

The preacher's lawyer says his team will call five witnesses, including Zakir, to testify.

MIC yet to decide on Bersatu ties, says difficult to contest GE as opposition

MIC yet to decide on Bersatu ties, says difficult to contest GE as opposition

We will not have access to campaign in community halls as opposition - Saravanan.

Undi18: Elections Act 1958 should be amended first, says Rais Yatim

Undi18: Elections Act 1958 should be amended first, says Rais Yatim

Even though the constitution has been amended, there is no infrastructure through election laws, he says.

Miti conducts anti-dumping probe on steel wires from China

Miti conducts anti-dumping probe on steel wires from China

Local company alleging dumping of merchandise causing injury to domestic industry.

Over 71,000 summonses issued in exhaust modification operation

Over 71,000 summonses issued in exhaust modification operation

Police say a total of 157,992 vehicles were inspected in the operation which began from March 1 to 31.

Proton achieves best sales since 2013, sold 14,989 units in March

Proton achieves best sales since 2013, sold 14,989 units in March

The national car manufacturer has retained its second position in the sales rankings table.

EAIC to conduct comprehensive study on custodial deaths - chairperson

EAIC to conduct comprehensive study on custodial deaths - chairperson

This part of EAIC measures to study issues that plagued enforcement agencies, says Mohd Sidek Hassan.

COMMENT | Power is with those who choose, not those who were chosen

COMMENT | Power is with those who choose, not those who were chosen

At the moment, with no Parliament sessions and no elections happening, there’s nothing much we can do anyway.
Court quashes detention order because PM used his 'glamour name' - lawyer

Court quashes detention order because PM used his 'glamour name' - lawyer

He signed order using 'Muhyiddin' rather than MyKad name 'Mahiaddin'.

COMMENT | No place for disruptive ethnocentric politics

COMMENT | No place for disruptive ethnocentric politics

The failure to uphold the true teachings of Islam and promote internal unity will be the undoing of Malays and Muslims.

MDEC Allocates RM14 Million to 70 SMEs and Start-Ups to Strengthen the Digital Ecosystem

MDEC Allocates RM14 Million to 70 SMEs and Start-Ups to Strengthen the Digital Ecosystem

Businesses of all sizes are also encouraged to reach out and engage with various support initiatives that MDEC currently manages.
PAS hits back at Umno for straying from Muafakat

PAS hits back at Umno for straying from Muafakat

Hadi Awang also invites all Muslim groups to support PN and Bersatu in saving the country.

No one has parliamentary majority to be PM now - Kit Siang

No one has parliamentary majority to be PM now - Kit Siang

Muhyiddin is first PM who doesn't have majority in Parliament, says DAP veteran.

World Autism Day 2021: Beautiful people continue to spread love and joy to society

World Autism Day 2021: Beautiful people continue to spread love and joy to society

Today, 2 April, is World Autism Day, a day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of people with autism so that they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
Veteran HK democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case

Veteran HK democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case

Sentencing will come on April 16, with some legal experts expecting jail terms of 12 to 18 months.
COMMENT | What is KJ waiting for?

COMMENT | What is KJ waiting for?

'If Khairy wants to rejuvenate the Malaysian political scene, he should strike out and form a multiracial party.'

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

Investigations into reports of rare, and sometimes severe, blood clots continue.

Rapper Altimet joins PKR, comedian Afdlin wants Anwar as PM

Rapper Altimet joins PKR, comedian Afdlin wants Anwar as PM

Entertainers were handed PKR membership cards by the party president last night.

COMMENT | Penang Transport Master Plan does not promote sustainable mobility

COMMENT | Penang Transport Master Plan does not promote sustainable mobility

The notion that we need reclaimed land to drive the economy of the state is misguided.

YOURSAY | Getting to the bottom of US claim of forced labour in Top Glove

YOURSAY | Getting to the bottom of US claim of forced labour in Top Glove

‘Horrendous working and living conditions should be called out but...’
Pfizer Covid-19 shot 91pct effective in updated data, protective against S African variant

Pfizer Covid-19 shot 91pct effective in updated data, protective against S African variant

The updated results position the drugmakers to submit for full US regulatory approval.

COMMENT | UN leadership necessary for fairer tax cooperation

COMMENT | UN leadership necessary for fairer tax cooperation

There is massive wealth theft from developing countries, typically ending up hidden in tax havens.

COMMENT | Cameron Highlands vegetable farmers' woes far from over

COMMENT | Cameron Highlands vegetable farmers' woes far from over

Pahang govt's new land policy is not solving matters in the highlands.

COMMENT | A new 'China shock'

COMMENT | A new 'China shock'

The purpose of 'dual circulation' is to make China more self-reliant.

Najib questions Muhyiddin for allegedly flouting mask rule

Najib questions Muhyiddin for allegedly flouting mask rule

Najib was referring to several news photos that showed the PM arriving at Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya on March 31.
Tech giants skip Malaysia

Tech giants skip Malaysia

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