Archive - 12 April 2021

Home minister denies involvement in senior police transfer exercise

Home minister denies involvement in senior police transfer exercise

Transfer exercise of senior police officers was a decision of the Police Force Commission, says Hamzah Zainudin.

Vaccine shots will not be administered at night during Ramadan

Vaccine shots will not be administered at night during Ramadan

This is to avoid any disruption during the fasting month, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.

Businessperson, brother charged with money laundering involving RM2.1m

Businessperson, brother charged with money laundering involving RM2.1m

Alvin Goh had escaped from MACC's custody last October before being nabbed by police.

If convicted civil servants suspended, why spare elected reps, asks Rais

If convicted civil servants suspended, why spare elected reps, asks Rais

This is despite Article 8 of the Federal Constitution stating that everyone is equal under the law, says Rais.

Muslims in M'sia to begin fasting tomorrow

Muslims in M'sia to begin fasting tomorrow

This is the second time Muslims will be spending the holy month during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jawi script must be safeguarded, empowered as nation's identity - PM

Jawi script must be safeguarded, empowered as nation's identity - PM

Muhyiddin calls on GLCs, companies, local and state authorities to increase the use of jawi script.

Foreigners instructed to leave as some abused social visit passes - Immigration DG

Foreigners instructed to leave as some abused social visit passes - Immigration DG

Immigration Dept has instructed all foreigners with expired social visit passes to leave M'sia before April 21.

Status of CMCO, RMCO states to remain until April 26 - minister

Status of CMCO, RMCO states to remain until April 26 - minister

Ismail Sabri says KL, S'gor, Johor, Penang, Kelantan and Sarawak continue to see high number of red zones or increase in cases.

Food outlets can operate past midnight until 6am during Ramadan

Food outlets can operate past midnight until 6am during Ramadan

Food delivery also gets extended hours.

Najib has no pecuniary interest in SRC, appeal court hears

Najib has no pecuniary interest in SRC, appeal court hears

Defence counsel submits that the Kuala Lumpur High Court had erred in its ruling against the former PM.
Meant for good, C4 report shows foundations abused for political gain

Meant for good, C4 report shows foundations abused for political gain

This is due to weaknesses in governance and the absence of a political financing law.

PM: M'sia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages

PM: M'sia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages

Muhyiddin Yassin points out this is in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Govt looking to enhance Malaysian Indian Blueprint - minister

Govt looking to enhance Malaysian Indian Blueprint - minister

National Unity Minister Halimah Mohamed Sadique says enhancements will ensure blueprint fully benefits Indian community.

Covid-19 (April 12): 1,317 new cases, Sarawak tops the list again

Covid-19 (April 12): 1,317 new cases, Sarawak tops the list again

COVID-19 | Sarawak recorded the highest number of new cases in four of the last seven days.

M'sia, Ukraine sign treaty on international transfer of prisoners

M'sia, Ukraine sign treaty on international transfer of prisoners

M'sia becomes the first Asean country that Ukraine will have a bilateral ITOP programme.

Liu: DAP shouldn't belittle or degrade itself just to gain Malay support

Liu: DAP shouldn't belittle or degrade itself just to gain Malay support

'DAP is a multi-racial party. The party need not dilute its Chineseness just because of the criticism from our political enemies.'
RTD offering 70pct discount for summonses, beginning tomorrow

RTD offering 70pct discount for summonses, beginning tomorrow

The discount is being offered in conjunction with the 75th RTD anniversary, says the transport minister.

Ex-spy chief granted DNAA in US$12.1m CBT case

Ex-spy chief granted DNAA in US$12.1m CBT case

The High Court allows the prosecution’s application for Hasanah to be granted the DNAA.

Agong calls on Muslims to seek blessings of Ramadan to strengthen faith

Agong calls on Muslims to seek blessings of Ramadan to strengthen faith

His Majesty urges Muslims to enliven the holy month by increasing their religious activities and good deeds.

EAIC: Immigration facilities at KLIA needs improvement

EAIC: Immigration facilities at KLIA needs improvement

There are only four counters which can handle 30 visitors at a time - Mahmood.

If you got your vaccine appointment, please confirm attendance: KJ

If you got your vaccine appointment, please confirm attendance: KJ

The minister explains if this isn't done, the doses might go to waste.

Lazada brings Ramadan bazaar sellers online and offers same-day deliveries for Malaysians

Lazada brings Ramadan bazaar sellers online and offers same-day deliveries for Malaysians

Malaysian shoppers and bazaar merchants rejoice as Lazada gears up for the Ramadan fasting season with a month-long online food festival, known as the Lazat Bazaar, which brings local bazaar sellers online for Malaysians to enjoy their favourite buka puasa essentials.

Digitalisation pulse of economic, social development - Saifuddin

Digitalisation pulse of economic, social development - Saifuddin

Community involvement in digital economy also provides wider opportunities in job market, says minister.

No point to get huge majority if no integrity - Hadi

No point to get huge majority if no integrity - Hadi

What is the benefit if one lies to the people to secure majority support, asks the PAS president.

Anwar welcomes former Syariah judge, ex-PAS members into PKR

Anwar welcomes former Syariah judge, ex-PAS members into PKR

The PKR president hopes this will encourage more Islamic leaders to join the party.

LETTER | Don't keep bus operators clinging to false hope

LETTER | Don't keep bus operators clinging to false hope

The authorities must act now to resolve the many woes of transport players.

PAS leadership out of touch with grassroots on Umno tie-up, says Shahrir

PAS leadership out of touch with grassroots on Umno tie-up, says Shahrir

Former minister cites Umno-PAS cooperation in Pahang as a successful model.

India overtakes Brazil as world's second worst-hit country by Covid-19

India overtakes Brazil as world's second worst-hit country by Covid-19

The country reports a record 168,912 Covid-19 infections overnight.

When former CJ, ex-AG turn witnesses in court...

When former CJ, ex-AG turn witnesses in court...

The two legal minds share their experience about testifying from the dock for a change.

Court allows Baling MP's bid to stay hearing of corruption case

Court allows Baling MP's bid to stay hearing of corruption case

Judge finds special circumstances to allow the stay hearing of Abdul Azeez's corruption and money laundering case.

Anwar calls Azmin ‘video expert’ after he ‘confirms’ leaked recording

Anwar calls Azmin ‘video expert’ after he ‘confirms’ leaked recording

The senior minister has previously said he is confident the Zahid-Anwar audio clip is genuine.

Rep to Khairy: Don't fixate on building mass vaccination centres

Rep to Khairy: Don't fixate on building mass vaccination centres

Bukit Gasing assemblyperson feels that govt should use existing buildings.

Kit Siang urges hope in hopelessness, recalls twin polls despair

Kit Siang urges hope in hopelessness, recalls twin polls despair

Many in 2016 were asking about the future of Malaysia after two big BN wins, says the DAP veteran.

COMMENT | The future of Orang Asal

COMMENT | The future of Orang Asal

Time has come to give greater recognition to their role as they too are equally as Malaysians as the rest of us.

Probe who is behind alleged Zahid-Anwar audio clip, police urged

Probe who is behind alleged Zahid-Anwar audio clip, police urged

Who invaded their privacy and tapped their phones, queries PKR's Hassan Abdul Karim.

LETTER |  When winning precedes principles in fragmenting political landscape

LETTER | When winning precedes principles in fragmenting political landscape

Shame on all those politicians as they plot, entice and decimate each other in preparing for the coming polls.
Ploughing and sowing paddy fields

Ploughing and sowing paddy fields

KINILENS | Rice farmers take to the plains as they begin the first paddy growing season of the year.

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MP SPEAKS | The real reason for refusing to reopen Parliament

MP SPEAKS | The real reason for refusing to reopen Parliament

The PN fears losing a vote of confidence and having to account for its broken promises.

18-year-old entrepreneur inspires more than 100 students

18-year-old entrepreneur inspires more than 100 students

18-year-old Malaysian based UPenn student, Harsha Ravindran, from the Nationwide Youth Movement, Ascendance, shared her journey as a young entrepreneur during the ‘Discover The Real You’ talk to inspire more than 100 students at Real International School yesterday.

PKR Youth: Azmin losing grip on sanity in accusing Anwar of treachery

PKR Youth: Azmin losing grip on sanity in accusing Anwar of treachery

Syed Badli says Azmin's machinations during Sheraton Move branded the ex-PKR member forever.

Johor BN begins seat negotiations sans PAS, Bersatu

Johor BN begins seat negotiations sans PAS, Bersatu

This comes as PAS and Bersatu start GE15 talks at the federal level without Umno.

COMMENT | 'Audio-gate' demonstrates Harapan's hypocrisy

COMMENT | 'Audio-gate' demonstrates Harapan's hypocrisy

Audio clip contents may not be illegal - but is Harapan cooperating with kleptocrats?

Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism

Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism

Israel’s Kan public radio said Mossad carried out cyber attack at the site.

China considering mixing Covid-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

China considering mixing Covid-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

Its top disease control official says the vaccines currently available 'don't have very high rates of protection'.

Blinken criticises China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid-19 origin

Blinken criticises China, says 'need to get to bottom' of Covid-19 origin

Top US diplomat says China’s failure to give global health experts access made pandemic worse than needed.

Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve proposal still under discussion - exco

Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve proposal still under discussion - exco

State govt considering socio-economy, development and welfare of Orang Asli before decision to degazette forest.

COMMENT | The Mandela of Malayan journalism

COMMENT | The Mandela of Malayan journalism

Veteran journalist Said Zahari passed away on this day five years ago, aged 87.

COMMENT | Going beyond a 'Malaysian Malaysia'

COMMENT | Going beyond a 'Malaysian Malaysia'

Those who are communalists can never hope to contribute to the nation-building process, says Lim Kit Siang.

YOURSAY | Tuan Ibrahim, which planet is Malaysia on?

YOURSAY | Tuan Ibrahim, which planet is Malaysia on?

'The problem with Tuan Ibrahim is he doesn't know the subject matter…'

Count us out if 'court cluster' works with Harapan - Mukhriz

Count us out if 'court cluster' works with Harapan - Mukhriz

Pejuang pro-tem president says this in reference to the group of Umno leaders who are facing graft charges.

Harapan's 'big tent'

Harapan's 'big tent'

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