Archive - 4 April 2021

Penang street food festival in Bangkok a huge hit

Penang street food festival in Bangkok a huge hit

The festival is organised by Kelab Malaysia Thailand with the support of the Malaysian Embassy.

Muhyiddin arrives for official visit to Brunei

Muhyiddin arrives for official visit to Brunei

The official visit is held at the invitation of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
A million trees to be planted in federal territories this year

A million trees to be planted in federal territories this year

Annuar Musa says they will be able to produce 117 tonnes of oxygen and reduce 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

PKR to demand RM10m compensation from Xavier

PKR to demand RM10m compensation from Xavier

The letter will be delivered tomorrow giving the Kuala Langat MP up to seven days to settle it.

AstraZeneca: Govt prepares vaccine backup plans

AstraZeneca: Govt prepares vaccine backup plans

Khairy says the move is mooted in the event the vaccine was found to be unsuitable for use in the country.

GE15: PKR receives almost 90pct of list of candidates

GE15: PKR receives almost 90pct of list of candidates

However, party sec-gen says there had been no discussions regarding the number of seats they will be contesting.

Malaysian para shuttlers claim three titles in Dubai

Malaysian para shuttlers claim three titles in Dubai

Their winning come at the third Fazza-Dubai Para Badminton International tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

Govt will not allow M'sia to be world's dumping ground - minister

Govt will not allow M'sia to be world's dumping ground - minister

Tuan Ibrahim says wastes sent without adhering to procedures, including recyclables, will be sent back.

New home for evicted mother with 10 children, Steven Sim fulfils promise

New home for evicted mother with 10 children, Steven Sim fulfils promise

'I told her, I will make sure that before sunset today, her family will have a roof over their heads.'
LETTER | Muhyiddin's speech another rhetoric in M'sian politics

LETTER | Muhyiddin's speech another rhetoric in M'sian politics

MIC is still not reading the pulse of the Indian community.
Covid-19 outbreak at university's residences in Sabah, lockdown imposed

Covid-19 outbreak at university's residences in Sabah, lockdown imposed

COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri says to date, 133 people have been screened and 19 had the virus.

Dr M: If Umno can work with 'extreme' MCA, not impossible with 'extreme' DAP

Dr M: If Umno can work with 'extreme' MCA, not impossible with 'extreme' DAP

Former premier says the matter of cooperation with the DAP is up to Umno to decide.

MP SPEAKS | Rising household debt shows PN's failure on loan moratorium

MP SPEAKS | Rising household debt shows PN's failure on loan moratorium

Loan moratorium critical for households earning less than RM5,000 monthly to avoid financial distress.

Covid-19 (April 4): 1,349 new cases, Sarawak tops the list

Covid-19 (April 4): 1,349 new cases, Sarawak tops the list

COVID-19 | Sarawak's 416 new cases are the second-highest on record.

Bersatu ready to defend its seats in GE15 - Mohd Redzuan

Bersatu ready to defend its seats in GE15 - Mohd Redzuan

He says party is prepared to face Umno and fight for every seat.

Minister: FB, Google skipping M'sia not related to cabotage policy

Minister: FB, Google skipping M'sia not related to cabotage policy

Wee Ka Siong says the reason Singapore was chosen because Facebook had built a data centre there.

Many out of jobs, be grateful to have one even if salary low - Mustapa

Many out of jobs, be grateful to have one even if salary low - Mustapa

He adds that salaries may improve when the economy recovers.
SRC: Court to hear Najib's appeal tomorrow

SRC: Court to hear Najib's appeal tomorrow

Najib has submitted 307 grounds in his petition of appeal on why he should be cleared of the charges.
M'sian youth recognised on US environmental changemaker list

M'sian youth recognised on US environmental changemaker list

Quek Yew Aun's efforts has landed him on US-based NAAEE's "2021 EE 30 under 30 Changemaker" list.

IGP: Langkawi K-9 unit will help police fight crime

IGP: Langkawi K-9 unit will help police fight crime

With the services of five detective dogs in the unit, IGP confident some cases could be solved immediately.

MNS lauds Coldplay watercraft move, says more local champions needed

MNS lauds Coldplay watercraft move, says more local champions needed

Environment society president also calls for greater scrutiny on plastic waste imports.

LETTER | Fine-tune the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to protect travel agents

LETTER | Fine-tune the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to protect travel agents

Act allows up to three years for claims to be filed.

Just admit your 'faux pas', Anifah tells Hisham

Just admit your 'faux pas', Anifah tells Hisham

Ex-foreign minister says that the incumbent should be open about his error.

COMMENT | The global reverberations of Myanmar's coup

COMMENT | The global reverberations of Myanmar's coup

The fight for Myanmar’s future will have to be won at home.
Umno confident PAS will not end cooperation in Muafakat Nasional

Umno confident PAS will not end cooperation in Muafakat Nasional

Umno info chief Shahril Sufian Hamdan says statements by PAS leaders shows no intention to split with Umno.

COMMENT | We should not be the world's dumping ground!

COMMENT | We should not be the world's dumping ground!

Why this happens in M'sia is, of course, because it makes a small number of people a whole lot of money.

Anwar: Hisham may have set us back 25 years with China

Anwar: Hisham may have set us back 25 years with China

This calls into question Malaysia's neutrality, says PKR president, after foreign minister's 'big brother' remark.

15 injured after express bus skids into drain on North-South Expressway

15 injured after express bus skids into drain on North-South Expressway

Meru Fire and Rescue says 12 men and three women, aged between 14 and 59, were injured.

UK says 5m get second shot as Covid-19 daily deaths fall to 10

UK says 5m get second shot as Covid-19 daily deaths fall to 10

This makes it the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe.

Police say viral message on cop dying after receiving Covid-19 vaccine is fake

Police say viral message on cop dying after receiving Covid-19 vaccine is fake

UPDATED 1.50PM | Gerik police chief says the officer suffered a heart attack and warded in Taiping Hospital.

279,023 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

279,023 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

Health minister says the total number of vaccine doses administered so far is 787,504.

UKM awards honorary doctorate in leadership to Dr Noor Hisham

UKM awards honorary doctorate in leadership to Dr Noor Hisham

Last year, he was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumni by the UKM Faculty of Medicine.

Ramasamy slams Vigneswaran over 'humiliating Gods' statement

Ramasamy slams Vigneswaran over 'humiliating Gods' statement

This comes after MIC president asked Hindus not to construct temples illegally.
COMMENT | Address cultural shock from use of 'Allah' with empathy, justice and wisdom

COMMENT | Address cultural shock from use of 'Allah' with empathy, justice and wisdom

Peninsular M'sian Muslims' anxiety over the use 'Allah' caused by cultural shock due to its unique historical experience.

COMMENT | Confronting evil and the fool in society

COMMENT | Confronting evil and the fool in society

Academician Syed Hussein Alatas believed that our leaders are not completely ignorant.

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Bersatu appoints 12 reps in joint election strategy commitee with PAS

Bersatu appoints 12 reps in joint election strategy commitee with PAS

Hamzah says Bersatu will also help GPS in upcoming Sarawak elections.
Indie musicians battle odds to keep recording originals

Indie musicians battle odds to keep recording originals

Aside from live music woes, recording original compositions provides a serious financial challenge.

Bersatu, PAS turn Muafakat narrative against Umno

Bersatu, PAS turn Muafakat narrative against Umno

This will play to the advantage of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's opponents in Umno.

Amazon acknowledges issue of drivers urinating in bottles in apology to US rep

Amazon acknowledges issue of drivers urinating in bottles in apology to US rep

Online retail giant admits to scoring 'own goal' in its initial denial of Pocan's suggestion drivers were forced to do so.

TVET Expo & Summit 2021 (TES2021)

TVET Expo & Summit 2021 (TES2021)

Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now BIG THING.
Shahidan claims Tajuddin gathered signatures in bid to oust Zahid last year

Shahidan claims Tajuddin gathered signatures in bid to oust Zahid last year

Another supreme council member claims that Tajuddin was unhappy he was not made a minister.

YOURSAY | Hadi, what has PAS done to promote unity?

YOURSAY | Hadi, what has PAS done to promote unity?

‘Your greatest threat and fear is when the rakyat unite...’
Scuffles in London during rally against laws giving police powers to curb protests

Scuffles in London during rally against laws giving police powers to curb protests

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill aims to toughen measures officers can take to disperse demonstrations.

COMMENT | Malaysia needs a saviour, not a prime minister

COMMENT | Malaysia needs a saviour, not a prime minister

I am not bothered with who becomes PM after GE15. None of them will change my life, or even yours.

Harapan MPs welcome Warisan's Malaya expansion but defensive on seats

Harapan MPs welcome Warisan's Malaya expansion but defensive on seats

How can we surrender DAP's birthplace, asks Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun.

PKR MP states 5 reasons why Hishammuddin should apologise to M'sians

PKR MP states 5 reasons why Hishammuddin should apologise to M'sians

Hassan Karim says foreign minister has failed to protect the dignity and sovereignty of the country.