Archive - 10 April 2021

'Ngeteh' routine turns Besut into red zone

'Ngeteh' routine turns Besut into red zone

The practice refers to residents meeting up for tea or coffee.

Sabah allocates RM4m to upgrade road in Pitas

Sabah allocates RM4m to upgrade road in Pitas

The project will benefit over 1,500 residents, says Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.

With artillery guns and flowers, Britain salutes Prince Philip

With artillery guns and flowers, Britain salutes Prince Philip

Buckingham Palace is expected to announce details of the funeral later on Saturday.

South Asia surpasses grim milestone of 15m Covid-19 cases: Reuters tally

South Asia surpasses grim milestone of 15m Covid-19 cases: Reuters tally

India is accounting for one in every six reported infections in its current surge.

Just explain 'Anwar' audio clip to party, Shahidan tells Umno president

Just explain 'Anwar' audio clip to party, Shahidan tells Umno president

Perlis Umno chief says no need for police report on the recording after Anwar's 'admission'.
Perak MB: 4,200 football fields worth of forest reserves cleared illegally

Perak MB: 4,200 football fields worth of forest reserves cleared illegally

If logging activities not controlled, it will cause mud floods, says Saarani Mohamad.

Home Minister has no power to meddle in police affairs, says MP

Home Minister has no power to meddle in police affairs, says MP

IGP must be given room and support to combat crime in this country, Hassan Abdul Karim says.

Ministry agrees for employers to give workers vaccination leave - Saravanan

Ministry agrees for employers to give workers vaccination leave - Saravanan

Leave would give confidence to Malaysians still worried about the jab, minister says.

Ministry issues 84 notices over glass of water priced above RM1

Ministry issues 84 notices over glass of water priced above RM1

Rosol Wahid says the appropriate price for a glass of water should only be between 20 and 30 sen.

Transfer of senior police officers: IGP to meet home minister

Transfer of senior police officers: IGP to meet home minister

Abdul Hamid Bador says he had issued the transfer order for the good of all.

Sikh community small but vital component of society - Sultan Nazrin

Sikh community small but vital component of society - Sultan Nazrin

Sikhs have brought their talents and skills to many other fields, says Perak sultan.

Segambut MP promotes vaccine registration with chicken curry

Segambut MP promotes vaccine registration with chicken curry

Hannah Yeoh cooks chicken curry for about 80 senior citizens while vaccine briefings are carried out.

Disagreements within BN won't split coalition - Ismail Sabri

Disagreements within BN won't split coalition - Ismail Sabri

Umno veep admits differences in opinion exists among BN parties, but confident MCA and MIC will stay.

IGP: Zahid, Anwar can lodge report if feeling slandered over audio clip

IGP: Zahid, Anwar can lodge report if feeling slandered over audio clip

Investigations will be carried out from that angle if they do so, adds Abdul Hamid.

Unemployment, low salaries are temporary, MEF tells fresh grads

Unemployment, low salaries are temporary, MEF tells fresh grads

Things will get better after Covid-19 is under control, says Syed Hussain.

Ezam hints at GE15 comeback, says ready to challenge S'gor MB

Ezam hints at GE15 comeback, says ready to challenge S'gor MB

I want to challenge Amirudin in Sungai Tua, a 'Grade A' PKR seat, says ex-senator.

Covid-19 (April 10) - 1,510 new cases, R-naught creeping up

Covid-19 (April 10) - 1,510 new cases, R-naught creeping up

The R-naught number for the country has hit 1.06, up from the recent low of 0.81 on March 3.

Rais Yatim moots 'academy' for politicians

Rais Yatim moots 'academy' for politicians

Dewan Negara president says reps are in need of knowledge on legislation, socialism and customs.

Anwar explains why PKR didn't join PN

Anwar explains why PKR didn't join PN

The PKR president also says no to party-hopping.

Harapan adopts 'big tent' approach, but kleptos not welcomed

Harapan adopts 'big tent' approach, but kleptos not welcomed

This signals a thaw in PKR's cold relations with other opposition parties.

Nothing against reformasi in 'Zahid-Anwar audio clip', says ex-senator

Nothing against reformasi in 'Zahid-Anwar audio clip', says ex-senator

If true, what Umno president said did not tarnish reformasi movement, says Ezam Mohd Nor.

375,260 people complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

375,260 people complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

The total number of doses administered so far is at 941,200, says health minister.

Cabotage: Guan Eng calls Wee 'stubborn', Loke cites 'arrogance'

Cabotage: Guan Eng calls Wee 'stubborn', Loke cites 'arrogance'

Will Wee reverse his failed policies to save RM12-15b in potential data investments, asks DAP sec-gen.

Bersatu defectors vs Umno in GE15? Still too early to tell - Rais

Bersatu defectors vs Umno in GE15? Still too early to tell - Rais

Ex-Jelebu MP says those in govt, particularly ministers, deputy ministers, are for sure making choices to face GE15.

550 triad members arrested in Selangor since 2019

550 triad members arrested in Selangor since 2019

Fights, extortion among crimes committed, says state police chief.

Anwar: If audio clip is real, what's the crime? Remember Muhyiddin's recording?

Anwar: If audio clip is real, what's the crime? Remember Muhyiddin's recording?

Govt wants to divert attention away from corruption, the suspension of Parliament, says PKR president.

Cabotage: Amazon joins tech giants in appeal to PM

Cabotage: Amazon joins tech giants in appeal to PM

Policy hurts Malaysia's ability to attract data centre investments and boost digitalisation, say tech giants.

WHO chief laments 'shocking imbalance' in Covid-19 shot distribution

WHO chief laments 'shocking imbalance' in Covid-19 shot distribution

He says 87pct went to high income or upper middle-income countries, while low-income nations received 0.2pct.

ECRL - first tunnel breakthrough six months ahead of schedule

ECRL - first tunnel breakthrough six months ahead of schedule

According to Mohd Zuki, the Paka Tunnel was built to avoid logging and to preserve the forest reserve areas.
Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

He was the fifth child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg.
Vaccinated travellers with Covid-19 prompt rethink of border reopening

Vaccinated travellers with Covid-19 prompt rethink of border reopening

This after travellers from China to S'wak tested Covid-19 positive despite being fully vaccinated.

Covid-battered Malta to pay tourists who visit

Covid-battered Malta to pay tourists who visit

US$240 for every tourist who stay at least three days on the Mediterranean island.
Myanmar junta claims protests are dwindling, another 10 reported killed by troops

Myanmar junta claims protests are dwindling, another 10 reported killed by troops

It says the country was returning to normal and govt ministries and banks would resume full operations soon.
Russia says Sputnik shot less effective vs South Africa variant but better than others

Russia says Sputnik shot less effective vs South Africa variant but better than others

The tests used blood samples collected from people vaccinated with Sputnik V in Argentina.
J&J vaccine under EU review over blood clots, AstraZeneca probe grows

J&J vaccine under EU review over blood clots, AstraZeneca probe grows

Nearly 5 million people in the United States had received J&J's vaccine as of Thursday morning.
Zahid's daughter quits SME Corp, goads others

Zahid's daughter quits SME Corp, goads others

Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid asks: Who is the one with no 'telor' now?

COMMENT | Sizing up PM Muhyiddin today

COMMENT | Sizing up PM Muhyiddin today

'I will grade Muhyiddin as a 'below average' prime minister.'

COMMENT | Online higher education - the race to the bottom

COMMENT | Online higher education - the race to the bottom

Many universities are switching to the wrong model of online learning to cut costs.

COMMENT |  Closer bonds forged while behind bars in Kamunting

COMMENT | Closer bonds forged while behind bars in Kamunting

Ironically, the mass arrests helped pave way to the once elusive dream of forming a credible opposition coalition.

Leaked audio: Zahid should lodge report, says Ismail Sabri

Leaked audio: Zahid should lodge report, says Ismail Sabri

He says this will prevent speculation among party grassroots.

YOURSAY | Where’s the crime in Zahid-Anwar audio clip?

YOURSAY | Where’s the crime in Zahid-Anwar audio clip?

‘Whether the phone conversation is true or not, it is certainly not a crime.’
Grassroots fear having party polls before GE15 will weaken Umno

Grassroots fear having party polls before GE15 will weaken Umno

However, having the party polls after the general election also comes with risks.