Archive - 8 April 2021

Home minister: Are NGOs going to pay us to keep deportees here?

Home minister: Are NGOs going to pay us to keep deportees here?

M'sia will continue deporting undocumented migrants in accordance with national laws, says Hamzah Zainudin.

Prisons Dept creates 13 satellite prisons to ease congestion

Prisons Dept creates 13 satellite prisons to ease congestion

Each satellite prison can house 400 to 500 convicts, says Prisons commissioner Ajidin Salleh.

One vehicle stolen every 1 hour 15 minutes in M'sia

One vehicle stolen every 1 hour 15 minutes in M'sia

A study conducted by VTREC last year found that 20 vehicles were stolen each day in 2020.

I felt cheated by ex-Sabah minister - witness tells court

I felt cheated by ex-Sabah minister - witness tells court

Abdullah Mohd Said says Peter Anthony cheated him over a maintenance and services project.

S'gor state exco says demolition of shops according to law and procedure

S'gor state exco says demolition of shops according to law and procedure

Ng Sze Han says state govt provided new location for the affected business operators.

CMCO in Sarawak extended to April 26

CMCO in Sarawak extended to April 26

The state has seen a rising number of Covid-19 infections.

EMCO in five areas in Pekan, Pahang from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

EMCO in five areas in Pekan, Pahang from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

The minister says the areas are involved with the Teknologi Permaru Jaya Cluster.

S'wak DCM claims he forgot to put mask on, money was for purchases

S'wak DCM claims he forgot to put mask on, money was for purchases

A viral video shows him walking by a row of food stalls without his mask while handing out money to several traders.

Rosmah's defence team to get a copy of Sri Ram's appointment letter

Rosmah's defence team to get a copy of Sri Ram's appointment letter

Prosecution to hand over document after omitting certain portions.

Defence counsel tells court most of SRC's RM4b stolen

Defence counsel tells court most of SRC's RM4b stolen

Harvinderjit Singh says this is because the fund transfers made outside of SRC's corporate structure.

Top Glove solves 6 out of 11 ILO forced labour indicators

Top Glove solves 6 out of 11 ILO forced labour indicators

It is working with CBP to solve all Forced Labour indicators and have the Withhold Release Orders lifted
Meeting does not mean recognition of Myanmar junta - Wisma Putra

Meeting does not mean recognition of Myanmar junta - Wisma Putra

UPDATED 7.36PM | Foreign Affairs Ministry says meeting on suspending Petronas' Yetagun gas project.

Kelantan MB: Drugs behind rise in sexual crimes in state

Kelantan MB: Drugs behind rise in sexual crimes in state

Police say 184 sexual crimes were reported in Kelantan last year, 20 more than in 2019.

Singapore's PM-in-waiting steps aside as future leader

Singapore's PM-in-waiting steps aside as future leader

DPM Heng Swee Keat says he is stepping aside to let a younger person take over.

M'sia is China's trusted partner in development, says ambassador

M'sia is China's trusted partner in development, says ambassador

Ouyang Yujing points out that close cooperation can be seen in various fields.

Media watchdogs question Shah Alam council for barring journos from public hearing

Media watchdogs question Shah Alam council for barring journos from public hearing

CIJ and Geramm remind Selangor govt of commitment to media freedom and accountability.

Hamzah: Is it wrong for Zahid to call Anwar 'teacher'?

Hamzah: Is it wrong for Zahid to call Anwar 'teacher'?

As for the audio clip that has gone viral, the home minister says police will investigate all reports they receive.

Political conspiracy behind bankruptcy notice to Najib: Shafee

Political conspiracy behind bankruptcy notice to Najib: Shafee

Lawyer alleges ex-PM was informed two days after the Umno AGM that he would be served with the notice.

Leaked audio recording: No reports lodged so far - Saifuddin

Leaked audio recording: No reports lodged so far - Saifuddin

The minister says without reports, it's not easy to act against those who spread such content.

Annuar '100pct' sure audio authentic, urges Zahid, Anwar to swear at a mosque anyway

Annuar '100pct' sure audio authentic, urges Zahid, Anwar to swear at a mosque anyway

The former Umno sec-gen says he played the audio clip 10 times last night and is convinced recording is real.

Separating Undi18, automatic voter registration: Bersih demands answers

Separating Undi18, automatic voter registration: Bersih demands answers

Electoral watchdog also calls on EC chairperson to resign.

Celcom Axiata, Digi in advanced merger talks

Celcom Axiata, Digi in advanced merger talks

Known as MergeCo, it will continue to be listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Guan Eng likens Tuan Ibrahim's climate change stand to Trump

Guan Eng likens Tuan Ibrahim's climate change stand to Trump

The minister is like the former US president who showed little enthusiasm on climate change, says the DAP leader.

Paul Yong rape trial postponed after three witnesses contract Covid-19

Paul Yong rape trial postponed after three witnesses contract Covid-19

The High Court fixed eight days in June and July for the trial against the Tronoh assemblyperson to continue.

Security forces kill 11 protesters in northwestern Myanmar

Security forces kill 11 protesters in northwestern Myanmar

Myanmar security forces clashed with anti-coup demonstrators in the town of Taze.

Covid-19 (April 8):  1,285 new cases, 513 in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (April 8): 1,285 new cases, 513 in Klang Valley

Sarawak and Penang continues to report relatively high numbers.

Teratai rep resigns from DAP, now a pro-Harapan indie

Teratai rep resigns from DAP, now a pro-Harapan indie

Bryan Lai says he is quitting the party entirely to avoid further implicating DAP in a scandal.

Union urges Health Ministry to assist overworked, terminated hospital cleaners

Union urges Health Ministry to assist overworked, terminated hospital cleaners

UPDATED 6.04PM | A worker has to clean two Covid-19 wards with 30-plus patients three times a day, says NUWHSAS.

MP SPEAKS | Climate summit: Tuan Ibrahim twisting fact on why US snubbed M'sia

MP SPEAKS | Climate summit: Tuan Ibrahim twisting fact on why US snubbed M'sia

Putrajaya has failed to make the country a globally respected leader in climate action.

The Guides - Still Free, Now Digital!

The Guides - Still Free, Now Digital!

Bluedale Publishing takes the step to digitalise their travel guides.

Anti-corruption watchdogs laud MACC for busting project tender cartel

Anti-corruption watchdogs laud MACC for busting project tender cartel

TI-M and C4 Center call for stricter deterrent action against the corrupt.

M'sia under fire after ambassador meets with Myanmar junta minister

M'sia under fire after ambassador meets with Myanmar junta minister

The meeting is regarded as giving legitimacy to the junta.

DAP rep claims 'pressure from above' led to nixing of donation handover at school

DAP rep claims 'pressure from above' led to nixing of donation handover at school

Sheikh Umar had collected funds for 200 students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Paloh 2.

Cops seize RM221m worth of amphetamines in Port Klang swoop

Cops seize RM221m worth of amphetamines in Port Klang swoop

The drugs were transported from the Middle East and were in transit at Port Klang before heading to West Asian countries.
Ras Adiba wants funds to make campuses more OKU-friendly

Ras Adiba wants funds to make campuses more OKU-friendly

'It also gives confidence to OKU students to further their education without them feeling neglected from other students.'
Media barred from covering Shah Alam City Council public hearing

Media barred from covering Shah Alam City Council public hearing

Selangor exco Ng Sze Han says the public hearing is a ‘closed-door’ affair.

LETTER | Don't diminish importance of Parliament amidst pandemic crisis

LETTER | Don't diminish importance of Parliament amidst pandemic crisis

It's vital to reconvene Parliament for MPs to exercise their legislative functions.

LETTER | Private healthcare in Malaysia: Millstone or milestone?

LETTER | Private healthcare in Malaysia: Millstone or milestone?

Perhaps this Covid-19 pandemic is an opportune time for serious examination of our healthcare sector.
Award-Winning Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator is now open for intake

Award-Winning Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator is now open for intake

The inaugural Alpha Startups™Digital Accelerator received 250 applications, of which 156
Najib subjected to selective prosecution in RM42m SRC case, court hears

Najib subjected to selective prosecution in RM42m SRC case, court hears

The defence counsel contends that other people, and not the ex-premier, were responsible for CBT.

M'sia to deliberate on AstraZeneca vaccine over 'very rare' blood clots link

M'sia to deliberate on AstraZeneca vaccine over 'very rare' blood clots link

Safety is paramount, Khairy Jamaluddin says after the EU findings.

Shocked by project cartel arrests, Patriot demands govt address 'sickening' corruption

Shocked by project cartel arrests, Patriot demands govt address 'sickening' corruption

This makes a mockery of shared prosperity vision claims, says its president.

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

'It’s a kind of coup, in the middle of London... you can see that they occupy my building.'
Avoid repeating submissions, court tells Najib's defence team

Avoid repeating submissions, court tells Najib's defence team

Many of the points have been dealt with in previous submissions by lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Brazil detects first case of South African variant, grave shortage looms

Brazil detects first case of South African variant, grave shortage looms

Scientists also warn that yet another new variant could be emerging in Brazil.
COMMENT | Cabotage policy: Let's get clever

COMMENT | Cabotage policy: Let's get clever

We need to move on to make our country an attractive investment destination for digital infrastructure.

Zahid not fit to lead Umno if audio clip genuine, says Ku Li

Zahid not fit to lead Umno if audio clip genuine, says Ku Li

He is the latest Umno leader to join the chorus urging the party president to quit over the alleged incident.

Kg Manickam small traders lament lost livelihoods after abrupt demolition

Kg Manickam small traders lament lost livelihoods after abrupt demolition

The government has been urged to provide compensation and also income subsidies for the affected small traders.

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UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers

UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers

It will help people arriving from Hong Kong find jobs, houses and schools.

Myanmar security forces kill 15 protesters, junta says opposition aims to ‘destroy’ country

Myanmar security forces kill 15 protesters, junta says opposition aims to ‘destroy’ country

A London-based research group said the military was losing control.
Choose your fighter: The gladiators on GE15’s battleground

Choose your fighter: The gladiators on GE15’s battleground

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat gives his take on the upcoming GE15 free-for-all.
Orang Asli community rooting for Kuala Langat forest reserve

Orang Asli community rooting for Kuala Langat forest reserve

Villagers are worried about their fate if the Selangor government’s proposal to degazette a large chunk of KLNFR materialises.
Want to be a foodscape volunteer?

Want to be a foodscape volunteer?

Foodscape volunteers create an edible landscape for communities.

COMMENT | IMF, World Bank must support developing countries’ recovery

COMMENT | IMF, World Bank must support developing countries’ recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed hundreds of millions into extreme poverty and hunger.
Back to dirt for a sustainable future

Back to dirt for a sustainable future

We need to realise there is an urgent need to develop a greener, more resilient food system.

Sabah MP questions Muhyiddin's sincerity after grouses raised by deputy CM

Sabah MP questions Muhyiddin's sincerity after grouses raised by deputy CM

Chan Foong Hin challenges the PM to retable the bill to restore Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners of the federation.

Only 37pct registered for Covid-19 vaccine in Johor

Only 37pct registered for Covid-19 vaccine in Johor

Kluang MP moots instructing councillors, village chiefs for registration drive.
Scientists call for new probe into Covid-19 origins: With or without China

Scientists call for new probe into Covid-19 origins: With or without China

Since a joint China-WHO study has not provided any credible answer about how the pandemic began.

YOURSAY | Do we lack jobs or the right type of graduates?

YOURSAY | Do we lack jobs or the right type of graduates?

‘This problem is not created by the graduates but by our incompetent govt.’
COMMENT | Extending the right to die

COMMENT | Extending the right to die

Requests for assistance in dying will become more pressing as populations age.

COMMENT | How long will Umno bend the knee to Bersatu?

COMMENT | How long will Umno bend the knee to Bersatu?

Zahid is seen as weak not due to court cases but because once strong Umno is bending the knee to Bersatu.

Anwar-Zahid 'recording'

Anwar-Zahid 'recording'

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

EU and UK regulators find possible link between AstraZeneca and rare blood clots

EU and UK regulators find possible link between AstraZeneca and rare blood clots

Benefits said to outweigh risks after 169 cases recorded from 34 million doses administered.

Anwar: Audio clip is latest ploy by govt after failing to buy support

Anwar: Audio clip is latest ploy by govt after failing to buy support

Worried govt tries to buy MPs, failing which, they spread lies, PKR president says.