Archive - 11 April 2021

PM announces reform to Welfare Dept, calls for fair distribution of aid

PM announces reform to Welfare Dept, calls for fair distribution of aid

Muhyiddin wants the department to better play its role in assisting various groups of needy Malaysians.

65 Ramadan bazaar locations in KL - DBKL

65 Ramadan bazaar locations in KL - DBKL

It says 63 locations will be supervised by the organiser of the bazaar while the remaining two by City Hall.

EMCO in eight localities in Tawau from Monday - Ismail Sabri

EMCO in eight localities in Tawau from Monday - Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says cumulatively, 76 Covid-19 cases and 220 close contacts have been traced in the localities to date.

Loke comes out on top at N Sembilan DAP polls, looks ahead to GE15

Loke comes out on top at N Sembilan DAP polls, looks ahead to GE15

Under the DAP election system, the 15 candidates with the most votes will comprise the new leadership.
'Zahid-Anwar' audio proves our suspicion of Umno-PKR talks: Mukhriz

'Zahid-Anwar' audio proves our suspicion of Umno-PKR talks: Mukhriz

Pejuang pro-tem president says the disclosure of the four-minute audio recording is disappointing for the party.

Group cites miscomm after revealing 'fantastic' deal for nation's 'tallest' tower

Group cites miscomm after revealing 'fantastic' deal for nation's 'tallest' tower

Finance Ministry also maintains it is still in control of the 51pct stake through MKD Signature Sdn Bhd.

Govt urged to speed up Covid-19 vaccination process for private dentists

Govt urged to speed up Covid-19 vaccination process for private dentists

Association says a list was given to the health district offices one month ago but many have yet to be called.

Leaked audio: Azmin confident it's authentic, calls it Anwar's biggest betrayal

Leaked audio: Azmin confident it's authentic, calls it Anwar's biggest betrayal

PN info chief says he came to that conclusion based on his long experience serving with Anwar in PKR.

Maszlee: Will I defend Simpang Renggam seat? Wait for GE

Maszlee: Will I defend Simpang Renggam seat? Wait for GE

Former minister initially agreed to be founding member of Pejuang then decided to stay independent.

Harapan-Pejuang cooperation: Guan Eng reiterates 'big tent' approach

Harapan-Pejuang cooperation: Guan Eng reiterates 'big tent' approach

'We have no problems with anyone that accepts the basis of our struggle except for kleptocrats,' says DAP sec-gen.
Mat Hasan unsure if seat negotiations with PAS postponed

Mat Hasan unsure if seat negotiations with PAS postponed

Umno No 2 says negotiations are still happening under the Muafakat committee meeting, which happens twice a week.

PKR reps tell Ezam to stay out of party affairs

PKR reps tell Ezam to stay out of party affairs

They say no external force should interfere with PKR's selection of election candidates.

Covid-19 (April 11): 1,739 new cases, uptick in S'gor and S'wak

Covid-19 (April 11): 1,739 new cases, uptick in S'gor and S'wak

It's the second-highest number of fresh infections in more than a month.

No political interference in MACC investigations - Azam Baki

No political interference in MACC investigations - Azam Baki

'I make sure there is no (political) interference and we have not had such experience in our work,' he says.
Ibrahim Ali considers contesting for Gombak seat

Ibrahim Ali considers contesting for Gombak seat

Putra president targeting a run in Azmin's seat, Rani Kulup also to contest for the party.

Zuraida: Housing Act to be amended to help buyers of abandoned projects

Zuraida: Housing Act to be amended to help buyers of abandoned projects

A fund will also be set up for developers to contribute before they start a housing project.

No Ramadan bazaars in Kelantan - state govt

No Ramadan bazaars in Kelantan - state govt

Madinah Ramadan programme also cancelled, says Dr Izani Husin.

LETTER | Undi18: We're not criminals, only asking for right to vote

LETTER | Undi18: We're not criminals, only asking for right to vote

LETTER | 18-year-olds work, contribute to the country, and are considered adults in eyes of the law.

Zahid: PAS negotiating seats with Bersatu without Muafakat blessing

Zahid: PAS negotiating seats with Bersatu without Muafakat blessing

This was not agreed to in discussions within the pact, says Umno president.

COMMENT | Pouring cold water on free enterprise

COMMENT | Pouring cold water on free enterprise

How do we fix a 'reasonable price' for food and beverages?

Deputy minister falls asleep onstage, Kuala Pilah Bersatu explains he was unwell

Deputy minister falls asleep onstage, Kuala Pilah Bersatu explains he was unwell

This comes after a video showing Eddin Syazlee Shith sleeping during a graduation event went viral.

385,251 complete second vaccine dose - minister

385,251 complete second vaccine dose - minister

This brings the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to 956,723.

Police, TNB bust bitcoin mining operation in Negeri Sembilan

Police, TNB bust bitcoin mining operation in Negeri Sembilan

Police seize RM380,000 worth of mining machines.

Ahmad Maslan: Decision on Umno polls likely in Ramadan

Ahmad Maslan: Decision on Umno polls likely in Ramadan

However, the date for the meeting has yet to be fixed, says party sec-gen.

Muslim World League affirms cooperation with M'sia against terrorism

Muslim World League affirms cooperation with M'sia against terrorism

Terrorist groups tarnish image of Islam, says Mohammad Abdul Karim Al-Issa.

21 miners trapped after Xinjiang coal mine accident

21 miners trapped after Xinjiang coal mine accident

Eight of them have been rescued after the coal mine was flooded.

COMMENT | Volunteer power - a collective effort

COMMENT | Volunteer power - a collective effort

Shedding light on food insecurity and vulnerability of those who have fallen through the cracks.

Patriot: Minister may have violated Police Act in stopping transfer of officers

Patriot: Minister may have violated Police Act in stopping transfer of officers

Police Act very clear on IGP’s authority in disciplinary control, says Mohamed Arshad Raji.

Ismail Sabri calls on Johor Umno to recapture past glories

Ismail Sabri calls on Johor Umno to recapture past glories

Party veep wants Johor Umno to rise again and win more seats in GE15.

Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022

Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022

We are going to take back the House and we are going to reclaim the Senate, the ex-president says.

Could PAS work with Amanah if 15 MPs join splinter party, asks Umno sec-gen

Could PAS work with Amanah if 15 MPs join splinter party, asks Umno sec-gen

Ahmad Maslan asks PAS to try and understand reasons behind Umno-Bersatu tensions.

2021-04-10

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Meet Nicole Fong - an activist researcher hoping to bring people together

Meet Nicole Fong - an activist researcher hoping to bring people together

MALAYSIANSKINI | Her commitment ruffled feathers last year, but she is not backing down.

Myanmar security forces with rifle grenades kill over 80 - monitoring group

Myanmar security forces with rifle grenades kill over 80 - monitoring group

Security forces pile up bodies in a pagoda compound and cordoned off the area, according to reports.

COMMENT | May 13, 1969 - arrest and detention under ISA

COMMENT | May 13, 1969 - arrest and detention under ISA

Lim Kit Siang was arrested and detained on May 18, 1969, at the Subang Airport.

PM challenged to convene Parliament and elevate S'wak, Sabah as regions

PM challenged to convene Parliament and elevate S'wak, Sabah as regions

This comes after Muhyiddin said S'wak should not be referred to as a state but a region instead.

COMMENT | Myanmar's young demand their future

COMMENT | Myanmar's young demand their future

They are refusing to live without hope.
YOURSAY | The transformation of Uncle Kanda

YOURSAY | The transformation of Uncle Kanda

'We need leaders like Sim, not those who rumble like thunder but produce no rain.'

MP SPEAKS | Anwar Ibrahim deserves a chance to be PM

MP SPEAKS | Anwar Ibrahim deserves a chance to be PM

Great leadership will only manifest when you are put to the test.

Police to wrap up assault probe on Foodpanda rider, no arrests yet

Police to wrap up assault probe on Foodpanda rider, no arrests yet

He is alleged to have been slapped by a restaurant owner.