Archive - 9 April 2021

‘Tough decision’ in September on mandatory vaccination - KJ

‘Tough decision’ in September on mandatory vaccination - KJ

By then, vaccine supplies expected to outpace number of people currently registered.

I'll have a strategy to defend my seat in GE15 - home minister

I'll have a strategy to defend my seat in GE15 - home minister

If Umno wants to field a candidate, go ahead and field anyone, says Hamzah Zainudin.

4 areas in Sabah under EMCO from tomorrow

4 areas in Sabah under EMCO from tomorrow

Areas are Kampung Gayang, Sandakan Industrial Training Institute, Taman Permata, and Taman Seri Labuk.

Highest Covid-19 daily tally in S'wak is a warning, says Uggah

Highest Covid-19 daily tally in S'wak is a warning, says Uggah

People will not be able to return to life as before, says the deputy CM.

Health ministry mulls giving blood donors priority in next vaccine phase

Health ministry mulls giving blood donors priority in next vaccine phase

It's an incentive for blood donors, says Dr Adham Baba.

Zahid's position as Umno president 'increasingly untenable' - Khairy

Zahid's position as Umno president 'increasingly untenable' - Khairy

UPDATED 11.10PM | Best way to move on is to have a party election, says the minister.

Confirm vaccine appointment in 48 hours or risk cancellation - taskforce

Confirm vaccine appointment in 48 hours or risk cancellation - taskforce

Slots for those who fail to reply will be given to others for vaccination process to be carried out smoothly.

After losing father, family saved from losing home

After losing father, family saved from losing home

Their bank finally agreed not to auction off their Sungai Siput house.

Norwegian PM fined by police over coronavirus rules violation

Norwegian PM fined by police over coronavirus rules violation

Fine to uphold public's trust in the rules - police chief Ole Saeverud.

Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 99

Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 99

'His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.'

How worried should we be about links of blood clots to AstraZeneca's vaccine?

How worried should we be about links of blood clots to AstraZeneca's vaccine?

Europe's drug regulator finds possible link between AstraZeneca's vaccine and very rare blood clots.

Under pressure over Xinjiang, China takes aim at overseas Uighurs, academics

Under pressure over Xinjiang, China takes aim at overseas Uighurs, academics

Beijing embarking on an intense campaign to defend its Xinjiang policies.

Bersatu VP urges Zahid and Anwar to come clean on audio clip

Bersatu VP urges Zahid and Anwar to come clean on audio clip

Rafiq Naizamohideen says there's mounting evidence the two were consorting.

Chinese nationals among 14 charged for role in an organised criminal group

Chinese nationals among 14 charged for role in an organised criminal group

This is over their involvement in the criminal group known as 'Geng Nicky'.

Govt to probe if employers behind raids to avoid paying wages

Govt to probe if employers behind raids to avoid paying wages

There are allegations of undocumented foreign workers arrested after tip-offs by their own employers.

Four remanded over false documents for govt contracts

Four remanded over false documents for govt contracts

According to Perak MACC, the case involves two companies forging bank seals and signatures.

Immigration hack: Two officers among six arrested

Immigration hack: Two officers among six arrested

According to MACC sources, the other four suspects were technical workers of a system supplier company.
Decision on AstraZeneca vaccine in 2 weeks - Khairy

Decision on AstraZeneca vaccine in 2 weeks - Khairy

The safest approach is to refer back to the vaccine special committee, says the minister.

COMMENT | I don’t want my children to grow up segregated

COMMENT | I don’t want my children to grow up segregated

Systems in place contributes to early, ingrained, segregation among the races.

Ketari rep meets Dr M to refute 'extremist DAP' label

Ketari rep meets Dr M to refute 'extremist DAP' label

Young Syefura Othman brings entourage to convince ex-PM of party’s moderate and multiracial views.

1MDB trial: Najib files fresh affidavit seeking bank documents

1MDB trial: Najib files fresh affidavit seeking bank documents

The former prime minister contends there's new evidence that can back his defence.

LETTER | The Faustian bargain in restoring Bornean autonomy

LETTER | The Faustian bargain in restoring Bornean autonomy

We must watch with caution and demand clarification on this declaration.

Forced labour issue, Suhakam says govt should reveal the report

Forced labour issue, Suhakam says govt should reveal the report

This is on the migrant workers' management report prepared by the previous Pakatan Harapan administration.

PSM hounds Selangor exco on why traders not relocated before demolition

PSM hounds Selangor exco on why traders not relocated before demolition

The explanation given by state exco Ng Sze Han did not address this matter, says the PSM deputy chief.

Covid-19 (April 9): S'wak sets new record, authorities blame social gatherings

Covid-19 (April 9): S'wak sets new record, authorities blame social gatherings

Selangor, Penang, Kelantan, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Johor all reported new cases in the triple digits.

Cops to authenticate Anwar and Zahid's alleged voices in audio clip

Cops to authenticate Anwar and Zahid's alleged voices in audio clip

UPDATED 4.20PM | The two politicians have yet to lodge a police report over the 'fake' phone conversation.

LETTER | Rethinking costs of online shopping

LETTER | Rethinking costs of online shopping

Between convenience and efficiency, packaging and carbon emissions, what is the cost of this mode of consumption?

Harapan names Anwar as GE15 PM candidate, open to working with others

Harapan names Anwar as GE15 PM candidate, open to working with others

UPDATED 3.40PM | Any cooperation must be anchored to coalition's reform agenda, say its leaders.

LETTER | Has the MyCC protected consumer interests?

LETTER | Has the MyCC protected consumer interests?

Little appears to be done to curb soaring food prices.

Not NGOs' job to pay for migrants’ detention, Suhakam chief tells minister

Not NGOs' job to pay for migrants’ detention, Suhakam chief tells minister

NGOs only play an advocacy role to highlight issues for the government’s attention, says Mah Weng Kwai.
12th Malaysia Plan in final stage of preparation, says Mustapa

12th Malaysia Plan in final stage of preparation, says Mustapa

The minister adds that the government has received requests to allocate RM900 billion under the 12MP.

Ismail Sabri: Up to Umno supreme council to decide on party polls

Ismail Sabri: Up to Umno supreme council to decide on party polls

However, the Umno veep says based on the Umno constitution, the supreme council can postpone elections up to 18 months.

6Biz Group launches GoKudos: The first homegrown, remote work ready solution

6Biz Group launches GoKudos: The first homegrown, remote work ready solution

The digital transformation that many businesses are undergoing is supposed to deliver real results that are needed to survive and ultimately, thrive, in the competitive business world.

More than 80pct of deaths due to Covid-19 associated with comorbid illness

More than 80pct of deaths due to Covid-19 associated with comorbid illness

Adham says these non-communicable diseases are related to food, diet and nutrition.
Hadi: PAS won't work with Umno under alignments hinted in 'Zahid-Anwar' clip

Hadi: PAS won't work with Umno under alignments hinted in 'Zahid-Anwar' clip

PAS also won't negotiate seats with Umno until they 'solve their problems'.

Covid-19 clusters cause new cases to hover at four-digit levels

Covid-19 clusters cause new cases to hover at four-digit levels

The two main types of clusters triggering new cases are those linked to workplace and community.

Over 360,000 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccination

Over 360,000 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccination

Health minister says 919,721 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine has been administered so far.

Judge asks why man still being detained after serving one-day jail sentence

Judge asks why man still being detained after serving one-day jail sentence

Judge raises poser over the detention since it is supposed to be symbolic.

Malaysia helps mould Rosti success from concept to reality

Malaysia helps mould Rosti success from concept to reality

When it comes to plastics injection moulding, no company does it better than Rosti Group, a global organization with 8 manufacturing facilities, including Malaysia.
S'gor govt ready to cooperate in Ladang Tennamaram probe

S'gor govt ready to cooperate in Ladang Tennamaram probe

Selangor MB's political secretary Juwairiya Zulkifli says action will be taken if corruption claims are true.

Harapan MPs urge DBKL to retain management of community halls

Harapan MPs urge DBKL to retain management of community halls

No private parties should profit from these DBKL community halls, say lawmakers.

Myanmar's star entertainers feel wrath of the military

Myanmar's star entertainers feel wrath of the military

Arrest warrants have been issued against more than 100 actors, singers, artists and other personalities.
Selangor International Business Summit returns, bigger than ever

Selangor International Business Summit returns, bigger than ever

The innovative hybrid event showcases Selangor’s attractiveness as a global investment destination
Press freedom in Macau’s gambling hub under spotlight

Press freedom in Macau’s gambling hub under spotlight

Media organisations are told to promote 'patriotism, respect and love' for China.

Publishing how much govt spent without scrutiny isn't accountability - Lim

Publishing how much govt spent without scrutiny isn't accountability - Lim

He says Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz's claims were spurious and made a mockery of Parliament.
Climate change, rich-poor gap, conflict likely to grow: US intelligence report

Climate change, rich-poor gap, conflict likely to grow: US intelligence report

The rivalry between China and a US-led coalition of Western nations likely will intensify.
Armed clashes break out in Myanmar between troops and anti-junta protesters

Armed clashes break out in Myanmar between troops and anti-junta protesters

This could signal a new phase in a struggle in which the opposition has largely used peaceful means of protest.
Covid-19 spreads up to 15m at Aussie choir service - study

Covid-19 spreads up to 15m at Aussie choir service - study

The study adds to the growing body of evidence that aerosols serve as a major route of transmission for the disease.
COMMENT | Malay unity: Fact or fantasy?

COMMENT | Malay unity: Fact or fantasy?

There is no Malay unity. Their bitter feuds are just over who can drive the gravy train and control the government purse strings…

Papagomo urges police to investigate 'Zahid-Anwar' audio clip

Papagomo urges police to investigate 'Zahid-Anwar' audio clip

The Umno Youth exco says the probe should determine the authenticity of the four-minute audio clip.
COMMENT |  Financing women representation in politics - best way forward

COMMENT | Financing women representation in politics - best way forward

Give seat-based public funding to political parties to produce winnable women candidates.

YOURSAY | Slim pickings for Khairy’s hypothetical splinter party

YOURSAY | Slim pickings for Khairy’s hypothetical splinter party

‘He will also face the ROS roadblock like Pejuang and Muda…’
Lawyer pens book on reclaiming and selling Jho Low's superyacht

Lawyer pens book on reclaiming and selling Jho Low's superyacht

My book is 'a short but power-packed read', says the author Sitpah Selvaratnam.

Sime Darby charters flight for Bangladeshi workers amid labour crunch

Sime Darby charters flight for Bangladeshi workers amid labour crunch

The plantation says all Covid-19 procedures, including a seven-day quarantine, were followed.

MBSA reiterates public hearing is an invitation-only event

MBSA reiterates public hearing is an invitation-only event

Journalists who were allowed in as 'residents' representatives' had to surrender their recording devices.

Opponents pile on Zahid

Opponents pile on Zahid

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

'I promise that I will not let uncle sleep on the street again' - Steven Sim

'I promise that I will not let uncle sleep on the street again' - Steven Sim

Bukit Mertajam MP helps homeless man find a roof and a job.

Home Ministry launches new integrated immigration system, replacing MyIMMs

Home Ministry launches new integrated immigration system, replacing MyIMMs

NIISe will replace the 20-year-old MyIMMs system, says Hamzah Zainudin.