Archive - 3 April 2021

Two Sarawak villages under Emco from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

Two Sarawak villages under Emco from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

They are Kampung Binyu Baru, Samarahan and Kampung Binyu Lama, Kuching,

MIC's CWC to decide party's direction, says currently supports PN govt

MIC's CWC to decide party's direction, says currently supports PN govt

If Umno can work with Pas which is the PN component party, why can't we work with Bersatu, asks party president.

Hishammuddin says 'big brother' remark refers to Wang Yi, not China

Hishammuddin says 'big brother' remark refers to Wang Yi, not China

Foreign minister explains he said so because Wang Yi is older than him and a senior minister.

New Covid-19 cluster involving a wedding detected In S'wak

New Covid-19 cluster involving a wedding detected In S'wak

Active detection and screenings found 65 positive Covid-19 cases.

Work to remove collapsed crane at Suke highway will take another week

Work to remove collapsed crane at Suke highway will take another week

Process will involve cutting the gantry crane into several parts before it is taken down, says Prolintas.

Covid-19 (April 3): 1,638 new cases, almost 500 in Perak

Covid-19 (April 3): 1,638 new cases, almost 500 in Perak

Almost all new cases in Perak are due to a spike from a factory cluster.

Let cool heads prevail, Umno deputy president tells squabbling leaders

Let cool heads prevail, Umno deputy president tells squabbling leaders

Mohamad Hasan calls on party leaders to calm down and not make matters worse.

Warisan targets Peninsular launch by May, eyes Sabahan communities

Warisan targets Peninsular launch by May, eyes Sabahan communities

Party may launch its new branch in the peninsula during Ramadan, says its Youth chief Mohd Azis Jamman.

19m Malaysians haven't registered for Covid-19 vaccine: PM

19m Malaysians haven't registered for Covid-19 vaccine: PM

As of yesterday, only 7.6m of the targeted 26.7m people have signed up via MySejahtera.

Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case

Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case

On Thursday, Britain identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events following the use of the vaccine.
Higher starting salary for graduates by mid-year: Mustapa

Higher starting salary for graduates by mid-year: Mustapa

Minister says salary for fresh graduates last year was low due to Covid-19 but this is expected to improve.

RM3.23m in coffee beans seized at Port Klang

RM3.23m in coffee beans seized at Port Klang

Customs Department says Coffee shipment from Colombia seized for breach of import permit.

MIC chief tells Hindus to stop 'humiliating Gods' in temple land issue

MIC chief tells Hindus to stop 'humiliating Gods' in temple land issue

Vigneswaran reminds Hindu community to follow procedures in constructing temples to avoid demolition.

Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, junta hunts critics as death toll reaches 550

Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, junta hunts critics as death toll reaches 550

Authorities issued warrants for 18 celebrities, including social media influencers and two journalists.

'Bodoh, bangang' - Umno leaders cross swords over ties with Bersatu

'Bodoh, bangang' - Umno leaders cross swords over ties with Bersatu

Shahidan Kassim and Tajuddin Abdul Rahman trade barbs after the former called the latter 'bodoh'.

MRT3 construction to proceed - Wee

MRT3 construction to proceed - Wee

Construction will resume in the second half of the year, says the transport minister.

Honouring ancestors: Chinese community observes Qing Ming during Covid-19

Honouring ancestors: Chinese community observes Qing Ming during Covid-19

KINILENS | Families visit ancestral tombs to clean graves, hold prayers and make ritual offerings

Anwar: Hisham's 'big brother' China an insult to our non-aligned stance

Anwar: Hisham's 'big brother' China an insult to our non-aligned stance

UPDATED 2.56PM | 'It makes it look as if Malaysia is a foreign puppet.'

Undi18 protest probe: Minister says cops should facilitate peaceful assembly

Undi18 protest probe: Minister says cops should facilitate peaceful assembly

Protesters' rights to peacefully gather and express their views must be defended, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Vigneswaran defends inviting PM amid Umno-Bersatu feud

Vigneswaran defends inviting PM amid Umno-Bersatu feud

UPDATED 2.50PM | MIC chief says asking PM to give a speech does not mean party jumped to PN.

PM says MIC right in backing PN, hopes it'll stick around

PM says MIC right in backing PN, hopes it'll stick around

Muhyiddin calls on Indian community to support MIC as its decision is rational.

264,584 individuals complete Covid-19 vaccination - minister

264,584 individuals complete Covid-19 vaccination - minister

Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says S'gor is state with highest number of registrations for vaccination programme.

Simmering discontent could morph into movement to oust Zahid

Simmering discontent could morph into movement to oust Zahid

Umno leaders in govt face rising pressure to do something about party president's decision to cut ties with PN.

Datuk Seri among 32 compounded for SOP violation at entertainment centre

Datuk Seri among 32 compounded for SOP violation at entertainment centre

Police say the 'Datuk Seri' was detained with 17 others while celebrating a woman’s birthday at the entertainment centre.

MIC pledges support for PM, PN in AGM

MIC pledges support for PM, PN in AGM

Decision to cooperate with Bersatu pending BN's supreme council say on the matter, says MIC president.

Guan Eng sees hypocrisy in justifying Undi18 delay

Guan Eng sees hypocrisy in justifying Undi18 delay

He says PAS speaks of 'maturity' yet accepts 13-year-old party members, has no qualms for those below 18 to marry.

M'sians residing in Thailand advised to register with embassy

M'sians residing in Thailand advised to register with embassy

This to facilitate Thai authorities in gathering data on foreigners in need of the Covid-19 vaccine shot in the kingdom.

LETTER | G25 is concerned over tabling of bills on religion

LETTER | G25 is concerned over tabling of bills on religion

Passing these bills into law will exacerbate racial and religious inequalities among the rakyat and destroy social fabric.

Blinken puts more focus on Palestinians in call to Israeli counterpart

Blinken puts more focus on Palestinians in call to Israeli counterpart

Israelis and Palestinians should enjoy “equal measures” of freedom, security, prosperity and democracy, he says.
Taiwan prosecutors seek arrest warrant for suspect in deadly train crash

Taiwan prosecutors seek arrest warrant for suspect in deadly train crash

The express train hit a truck that had slid down a bank next to the track from a construction site.
Amid IGP's cartel claim, PSM laments developers, loan sharks' ties with cops

Amid IGP's cartel claim, PSM laments developers, loan sharks' ties with cops

Party claims it found no action taken against complaints on developers due to corporate sponsorship of police.

Those N Koreans still in M'sia are under MM2H programme, says IGP

Those N Koreans still in M'sia are under MM2H programme, says IGP

Pyongyang cuts ties with Malaysia after a court decision to extradite one of its nationals to US to face charges.
Washington lifts Trump era ban on ICC prosecutor probing US for war crimes

Washington lifts Trump era ban on ICC prosecutor probing US for war crimes

But it continues to disagree with ICC's actions relating to the Afghanistan and Palestinian situations.

Police officer killed in vehicle attack on US Capitol

Police officer killed in vehicle attack on US Capitol

The police say the incident did not immediately appear to be terrorism-related.
MP to Putrajaya: Don't push Undi18 around like a ping-pong ball

MP to Putrajaya: Don't push Undi18 around like a ping-pong ball

'It is Parliament's decision which it inherited and must be executed.'

COMMENT | Turning police from militarised force to community partner

COMMENT | Turning police from militarised force to community partner

We need to rally around a bipartisan plan that seeks to rebuild the rakyat’s trust in the police.

Russian doctors complete open-heart surgery while their hospital burns

Russian doctors complete open-heart surgery while their hospital burns

Firefighters say they used fans to keep smoke out of the operating room.
YOURSAY | How far the mighty Umno has fallen

YOURSAY | How far the mighty Umno has fallen

‘Not a single Umno minister toed the party line.’
PM: S'wak can become among most developed states

PM: S'wak can become among most developed states

Cooperation with Putrajaya can ensure rapid progress.

Malaysia produces its first armoured vehicle

Malaysia produces its first armoured vehicle

It's called the Tarantula HMAV 4x4.

Straw poll: Most youths excited about Undi18

Straw poll: Most youths excited about Undi18

Those aged 18 to 21 are generally looking forward to casting their vote in the next GE, the poll reveals.

As Shahidan breaks ranks, other leaders demand Umno MPs toe the line

As Shahidan breaks ranks, other leaders demand Umno MPs toe the line

'Shahidan can reject the party's decision but he has to bear the consequences,' says Shahrir Samad.