Archive - 7 April 2021

Restructure system to prevent repeat of RM3.8b govt project cartel - MP

Restructure system to prevent repeat of RM3.8b govt project cartel - MP

Possible involvement of govt officials who leak info to syndicate, says Salahuddin Ayub.

Warisan lawyers file suit against Sebatik rep following resignation

Warisan lawyers file suit against Sebatik rep following resignation

Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim served at Hassan's residence today, Warisan says.

M'sia still has time to decide before AstraZeneca vaccines arrive - KJ

M'sia still has time to decide before AstraZeneca vaccines arrive - KJ

European Medicines Agency expected to announce its findings on the company's Covid-19 vaccine tonight.

Committee set up to review finances regarding Sabah, Sarawak - Ongkili

Committee set up to review finances regarding Sabah, Sarawak - Ongkili

Committee will produce resolutions to annual grant payment demanded by Sabah and Sarawak, the minister says.

Tronoh rep rape case: Witness confirms new genital injury in victim

Tronoh rep rape case: Witness confirms new genital injury in victim

Examination conducted midnight July 9, 2019, while rape allegedly occurred on July 7.

2 Sarawak areas to be under EMCO, 1 extended, 3 lifted - Ismail Sabri

2 Sarawak areas to be under EMCO, 1 extended, 3 lifted - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 9.40PM | EMCO to facilitate testing and reduce disease transmission, senior minister says.

RON97 up two sen; RON95, diesel unchanged

RON97 up two sen; RON95, diesel unchanged

The new retail price for RON97 is RM2.54 per litre.

Zafrul assures spending under emergency ordinance will be published publicly

Zafrul assures spending under emergency ordinance will be published publicly

Under new law introduced last week, govt can tap kitty without legislature scrutiny.

Ladang Tennamaram settlers demand answers from S'gor govt

Ladang Tennamaram settlers demand answers from S'gor govt

Settlers protest after learning two private companies were given lease to the land.

Ex-staff suspected of helping forgery syndicate hack into Immigration Dept - MACC

Ex-staff suspected of helping forgery syndicate hack into Immigration Dept - MACC

The staff was already terminated several years ago, says MACC chief.

Woman claims bank unfairly auctioned off home, wants BNM to intervene

Woman claims bank unfairly auctioned off home, wants BNM to intervene

Moganah alleges her bank raised her home loan interest without due notice.

Apandi breaks down while testifying in suit against Kit Siang

Apandi breaks down while testifying in suit against Kit Siang

'Thank you for allowing me to express. I've been keeping this; people condemn me.'

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai among three pleading guilty to illegal assembly

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai among three pleading guilty to illegal assembly

'I plead guilty, but I've done no wrong in affirming rights of people to peaceful procession.'

US to consult allies over Beijing Olympics; China warns against boycott

US to consult allies over Beijing Olympics; China warns against boycott

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says the idea of a boycott went against the spirit of the Olympic charter.
Covid-19 (April 7): 1,139 new cases, nearly a third in S'wak alone

Covid-19 (April 7): 1,139 new cases, nearly a third in S'wak alone

COVID-19 | Over in the Klang Valley, there were 378 new cases.

E-hailing driver fined RM7,000 for insulting Agong

E-hailing driver fined RM7,000 for insulting Agong

He had used Twitter to post the offensive remarks.

Covid-19 pandemic worsens human rights situation in M'sia - Amnesty report

Covid-19 pandemic worsens human rights situation in M'sia - Amnesty report

Amnesty International M'sia says govt response to the pandemic exposes inequalities existing in the country.

Edmund Santhara sidesteps question on NZ stay

Edmund Santhara sidesteps question on NZ stay

The matter is already over, says the deputy federal territories minister.

Labourer claims trial to sexually abusing three children at welfare centre

Labourer claims trial to sexually abusing three children at welfare centre

The victims are three girls who were nine, 12, and 13 years old when the alleged crimes occurred.
Digital Building Ecosystem: Property Management in a New Era

Digital Building Ecosystem: Property Management in a New Era

Their primary roles are to manage routine tasks delegated to them by the owners and to preserve the value of the properties they manage while generating income.

Mr DIY duo, Gnanalingam and Greatech boss make Forbes billionaire list

Mr DIY duo, Gnanalingam and Greatech boss make Forbes billionaire list

There were 16 Malaysian individuals or families on the list.
MOT defends decision to buy 10 trains through direct negotiation

MOT defends decision to buy 10 trains through direct negotiation

The ministry says open tender was called last year, but none of the bids qualified.

Bloodshed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters

Bloodshed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters

News outlets cited witnesses saying there were casualties and repeated gunfire.
Newly launched ‘VI Club for Youth’ Champions Financial Literacy

Newly launched ‘VI Club for Youth’ Champions Financial Literacy

A free financial education platform for students aged 16-24

Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks

Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks

This comes days after China said an aircraft carrier was conducting drills near the island.

Shops demolished, PSM rues 'Harapan's cruelty' against the poor

Shops demolished, PSM rues 'Harapan's cruelty' against the poor

Amanah rep, meanwhile, urges MPKj to hasten transfer of traders' stalls to local market.

Only Jho Low can answer why SRC funds sent to Najib's account, court hears

Only Jho Low can answer why SRC funds sent to Najib's account, court hears

UPDATED 3.45PM | The defence maintains that the former PM had no knowledge of the fund tranfers.

Vietnam imposes temporary anti-dumping tariff on M'sian H-shaped steel beams

Vietnam imposes temporary anti-dumping tariff on M'sian H-shaped steel beams

Miti says the tariff will be in place until investigations are completed.

'Alleged Zahid-Anwar recording brings back memories of Najib's leaked calls'

'Alleged Zahid-Anwar recording brings back memories of Najib's leaked calls'

Puad Zarkashi asks if Malaysia still safe when a private conversation can be recorded and made viral.

Zahid says audio clip is fake, denies speaking to Anwar after Umno AGM

Zahid says audio clip is fake, denies speaking to Anwar after Umno AGM

Umno president wants police to probe and identify who was behind the 'scheme of things'.

FB says malicious hackers 'scraped' data from 530m users prior to Sept 2019

FB says malicious hackers 'scraped' data from 530m users prior to Sept 2019

Facebook says it believes the data in question was scraped using the platform's contact importer.
ADUN SPEAKS | Give vaccination date and time upon registration

ADUN SPEAKS | Give vaccination date and time upon registration

Increasing certainty and choice upon registration will increase the registration rate.
Amnesty International says Russia may be slowly killing Navalny

Amnesty International says Russia may be slowly killing Navalny

It says Alexei Navalny is being subjected to sleep deprivation and does not have access to a doctor he could trust in jail.

A third of Covid survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders: study

A third of Covid survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders: study

Many are diagnosed with a brain or psychiatric disorder within six months.

Making profit out of short-stay rentals in tourist hotspot

Making profit out of short-stay rentals in tourist hotspot

Seize on the high traffic of short stay in tourist hotspot to up your property investment game

Brazil Covid-19 deaths on track to pass worst of US wave

Brazil Covid-19 deaths on track to pass worst of US wave

Brazil’s healthcare system is at breaking point, and the country could exceed total US deaths.
Tuan Ibrahim gets flak for saying Msia not vulnerable to climate change

Tuan Ibrahim gets flak for saying Msia not vulnerable to climate change

NGO Klima Action Malaysia says country is already feeling impact of climate change.

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Muda pushes PM to allow 18-year-olds register as voters under current system

Muda pushes PM to allow 18-year-olds register as voters under current system

The group calls on the govt to register young voters using the existing manual system.

COMMENT | The toxic birth of Malaysia’s B50

COMMENT | The toxic birth of Malaysia’s B50

How being poor can affect the brain.
Nazri hammers Zahid as the chorus to oust Umno president grows

Nazri hammers Zahid as the chorus to oust Umno president grows

UPDATED 10.57AM | An audio recording was also used in the campaign against Zahid.

'I'll be back' - Ousted Perak MB quotes 'terminator' on political future

'I'll be back' - Ousted Perak MB quotes 'terminator' on political future

Referring to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's hit movie, Ahmad Faizal Azumu hints he will return to his former post.

COMMENT | The Club vs the State – Round Two

COMMENT | The Club vs the State – Round Two

The Negeri Sembilan govt wants to fix a system that needs no fixing.
LETTER | Building a fairer and healthier world

LETTER | Building a fairer and healthier world

Some people live healthier lives, have better access to healthcare, but those who don't can still improve their health.

The political love triangle dominating the headlines

The political love triangle dominating the headlines

It is almost impossible for a day to go by without a story involving two of the three parties - PKR, Umno and Bersatu.

US summit on climate change aimed at big GHG producers - Tuan Ibrahim

US summit on climate change aimed at big GHG producers - Tuan Ibrahim

Minister says there were many countries that stood out in the climate change agenda but not invited to attend.

WHO does not back vaccination passports for now - spokesperson

WHO does not back vaccination passports for now - spokesperson

This is due to uncertainty over whether inoculation prevents transmission of the virus, as well as equity concerns.
RMCO: Inter-district travel by zones boosted Sabah tourism - Joniston

RMCO: Inter-district travel by zones boosted Sabah tourism - Joniston

Hotels, resorts and tourist spots in Sabah receive encouraging response from locals.
YOURSAY | Evicted mother of 10, victim of a failed Vision 2020

YOURSAY | Evicted mother of 10, victim of a failed Vision 2020

‘The occasional charity that makes its way into the news is only the tip of the iceberg…’
Death threats, hate speech turn Rohingya activist's Malaysia home into a prison

Death threats, hate speech turn Rohingya activist's Malaysia home into a prison

This is after misinformation spread online that he had demanded Malaysian citizenship.

Tumultuous year for Russian who came to volunteer in Malaysia

Tumultuous year for Russian who came to volunteer in Malaysia

Valeriya Astashova is appealing to the PM to allow her to continue teaching at Pos Woh village.

Pakistani man's genital severed by group of strangers

Pakistani man's genital severed by group of strangers

Police are still investigating the motive.

Najib faces bankruptcy

Najib faces bankruptcy

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