Archive - 5 April 2021

Prosecution to prove rape case against Tronoh rep not conspiracy

Prosecution to prove rape case against Tronoh rep not conspiracy

The trial of Paul Yong Choo Kiong finally began at the Ipoh High Court today.
Report: BN calls off supreme council meeting, no explanation offered

Report: BN calls off supreme council meeting, no explanation offered

The meeting was originally expected to discuss the uncertainties in the coalition’s position in the next GE.

Tourism first! Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand

Tourism first! Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand

The island of Phuket aims to deliver shots to at least 460,000 people.
EMCO in Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman extended till April 20

EMCO in Kampung Juara, Pulau Tioman extended till April 20

The extension is due to the ongoing Covid-19 infections among the villagers with six new cases recorded.
Ex-AG: 1MDB, SRC investigation classified as NFA, never closed

Ex-AG: 1MDB, SRC investigation classified as NFA, never closed

Apandi also says he did not clear Najib from 1MDB and SRC International related charges but only on the RM2.6b donation.
Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month

Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month

Travellers can get clearance to fly to and enter Singapore by showing a smartphone app containing their data.
Suke fatal accident still being investigated after 2 weeks

Suke fatal accident still being investigated after 2 weeks

If there was any violation of laws, DOSH will not hesitate to take action, says Deputy HR Minister Awang Hashim.
Jho Low's mum's bungalow shouldn't be subject to forfeiture - lawyer

Jho Low's mum's bungalow shouldn't be subject to forfeiture - lawyer

Counsel M Puravalen argues that the matter is not linked to the 1MDB scandal.

'Project tender cartel' crippled, seven arrested

'Project tender cartel' crippled, seven arrested

They were reported to have monopolised a total of 354 tenders from several ministries and government agencies nationwide.
Calling Putrajaya ‘big bully’, exco says S'gor won't cooperate on ECRL

Calling Putrajaya ‘big bully’, exco says S'gor won't cooperate on ECRL

Negeri Sembilan exco also disagrees with the northern alignment.

Court dismisses Zahid's appeal to consolidate 12 CBT charges to 3

Court dismisses Zahid's appeal to consolidate 12 CBT charges to 3

Judges rule that Section 153 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code is not a mandatory provision.

Umno's divide-and-rule got them success, caused us to fail - MIC veteran

Umno's divide-and-rule got them success, caused us to fail - MIC veteran

Umno is now slowly hurt by its own 'poisonous play', says K Kumaran.

DAP Youth chief conjures Umno's deregistration, ROS asks for source

DAP Youth chief conjures Umno's deregistration, ROS asks for source

UPDATED 6.52PM | Howard Lee says MCA and MIC cosying up to Prime Minister Muhyiddin lends credence to his claim.

M'sia, Brunei formalise pact to jointly develop two offshore fields

M'sia, Brunei formalise pact to jointly develop two offshore fields

The oilfields straddle along the maritime boundary of the two countries.

Asean leaders to meet and discuss Myanmar issue

Asean leaders to meet and discuss Myanmar issue

PM Muhyiddin Yassin and Brunei Sultan, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah say this in a joint statement today.

Collecting data to fix perception of Sabah being poorest state - minister

Collecting data to fix perception of Sabah being poorest state - minister

Programme to collect data and disseminate information on government aid.

Govt to reconsider registration policy if vaccination sign-up still slow by July - KJ

Govt to reconsider registration policy if vaccination sign-up still slow by July - KJ

The minister says vaccine supply will increase tremendously beginning July.

Covid-19 (April 5): 1,070 new cases, Johor reports lowest number since Dec

Covid-19 (April 5): 1,070 new cases, Johor reports lowest number since Dec

The most number of new cases was reported in Selangor (327) followed by Sarawak (225).

BN top brass set to meet, MIC yet to confirm attendance

BN top brass set to meet, MIC yet to confirm attendance

Uncertainties over BN's position in GE15 are expected to be sorted out, while the MIC chief is unaware of the meeting.

20 new school clusters in March-April, says health minister

20 new school clusters in March-April, says health minister

District health officers will be monitoring the situation, says Dr Adham Baba.

Guan Eng: If it's data centre, why FB and Google chose Indonesia then?

Guan Eng: If it's data centre, why FB and Google chose Indonesia then?

The ex-minister sceptical of explanation given over why the tech giants bypassed M'sia.

PwC survey: 83pct believe Covid-19 negatively impacted business

PwC survey: 83pct believe Covid-19 negatively impacted business

Only 47pct felt that they were well-prepared for the crisis, it says.

Underprivileged family of four starts new life in newly refurbished home by IJM LAND

Underprivileged family of four starts new life in newly refurbished home by IJM LAND

IJM Land’s annual Home Rehabilitation programme returns to renew the livelihood of a less fortunate family in Seremban.

Wee: Time to complete ECRL, state govt and ruler's concerns resolved

Wee: Time to complete ECRL, state govt and ruler's concerns resolved

UPDATED 3.41PM | Alignment already altered to avoid Batu Dam and Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, says transport minister.

MDEC and CIMB Islamic sign MoU providing RM25 million to scale AgTech pilot

MDEC and CIMB Islamic sign MoU providing RM25 million to scale AgTech pilot

The partnership will enable farmers to step into the future of digital agriculture utilising AI, IoT and BDA
11m M'sian phone numbers exposed in latest alleged FB leak

11m M'sian phone numbers exposed in latest alleged FB leak

The leaked numbers include those of very prominent people and poses security risks.

Environmentalists plead for Kedah, Penang to begin talks over water feud

Environmentalists plead for Kedah, Penang to begin talks over water feud

Friends of Ulu Muda (Foum) wants state leaders to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.

Umno man: Saifuddin has a Master's degree in party hopping

Umno man: Saifuddin has a Master's degree in party hopping

Shahrir Abdul Samad adds that if the minister hops again, he can earn a PhD.

Experienced judge needed to hear Najib's RM42m SRC case, court hears

Experienced judge needed to hear Najib's RM42m SRC case, court hears

Defence counsel argues that this is necessary to lessen mistakes.

Umno-PN divorce: Perak MB likens exco to football players on transfer

Umno-PN divorce: Perak MB likens exco to football players on transfer

In the meantime, exco members from Umno, Bersatu and PAS still in the same state govt, says Saarani Mohamad.

Indonesia death toll reaches 55 from floods, 40 missing

Indonesia death toll reaches 55 from floods, 40 missing

Tropical cyclone Seroja also triggers high waves, causing one ship to sink.

Umno veteran says MIC a 'burden' to BN

Umno veteran says MIC a 'burden' to BN

Umno Veterans Club sec-gen Mustapha Yaakub says MIC a burden since Alliance Party days.

Najib fails to postpone SRC appeal hearing

Najib fails to postpone SRC appeal hearing

Last July 28, former PM sentenced to 12 years jail and fined RM210m in the RM42m SRC corruption case.

Muhyiddin holds discussion with Sultan of Brunei

Muhyiddin holds discussion with Sultan of Brunei

The prime minister is on a two-day official visit to the country.

LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market

LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market

Currently LG phone global share is two percent, shipped 23 million phones last year.

US puts J&J in charge of plant that botched Covid-19 vaccine

US puts J&J in charge of plant that botched Covid-19 vaccine

The United States has also removed AstraZeneca from using the facility.

LETTER | Biodiversity loss a cause for alarm

LETTER | Biodiversity loss a cause for alarm

If we do not take steps to protect our forests, it will result in irreparable harm to our ecosystem.

Unravelling the significance of Malacca's Masjid Kampung Hulu

Unravelling the significance of Malacca's Masjid Kampung Hulu

Construction style of the historic mosque shows Chinese architectural influences.

Kepong MP questions Umno-PAS silence over Hisham 'big brother' comment

Kepong MP questions Umno-PAS silence over Hisham 'big brother' comment

Anthony Loke or Lim Guan Eng would be roasted for same mistake, says Lim Lip Eng.

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Wrong to push graduates into low skill, low salary jobs, says Kula

Wrong to push graduates into low skill, low salary jobs, says Kula

The lawmaker contends such a move can cause productivity loss in the long term.

COMMENT | Mutual aid and gathering: An artistic coexistence

COMMENT | Mutual aid and gathering: An artistic coexistence

Mutual Aid Projects in its brief existence has provided opportunities for growth, building networks and collaborations.

With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves

With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves

Ex-teacher educates children aged 11 to 15 three times a week about how to look after the environment.

Thai households struggle with record debt, Covid-19 increases burden

Thai households struggle with record debt, Covid-19 increases burden

Thai households are among the biggest borrowers in Asia, racking up a debt mountain of RM1.852 trillion.

22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official

22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official

This death toll is the heaviest for Indian security forces battling the far-left guerrillas since 2017.

DAP, MCA sec-gens rubbish Dr M's 'extreme' label

DAP, MCA sec-gens rubbish Dr M's 'extreme' label

Party leaders come out to say that their parties have always upheld moderate values.

Govt looks to extend house ownership campaign till year's end - minister

Govt looks to extend house ownership campaign till year's end - minister

Zuraida says she has requested for the Finance Ministry to allow the extension.

COMMENT | Put an end to the misuse of police reports

COMMENT | Put an end to the misuse of police reports

'Should the police allow reports filed to be treated lightly and be withdrawn at one's whim and fancy?'

COMMENT | PN a government in search of a country

COMMENT | PN a government in search of a country

As the PM says, it is a government that cares for you even though you did not vote for it.

Russian teacher cites 'misunderstanding' for action against her

Russian teacher cites 'misunderstanding' for action against her

Permit to conduct community programmes was abruptly terminated, says Valeriya Astashova.

YOURSAY | PAS, Umno and Bersatu paddle separate directions

YOURSAY | PAS, Umno and Bersatu paddle separate directions

'Over 30 million lives depend on them but they are blaming one another…'

'Big brother' China

'Big brother' China

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