Archive - 13 April 2021

How to have an SOP-compliant Ramadan buffet

How to have an SOP-compliant Ramadan buffet

Newly released guidelines discourage children and people with chronic illnesses from attending.
LETTER | Safety first in policy but safety last in practice

LETTER | Safety first in policy but safety last in practice

Contractors don't care much for safety if there are no complaints from road users.
Tawau police to track down residents who flee from Emco localities

Tawau police to track down residents who flee from Emco localities

Cops to get a list of all the residents registered as staying in the 13 localities.
Flash floods cause traffic jams in parts of KL

Flash floods cause traffic jams in parts of KL

UPDATED 11.04PM | A downpour beginning at 4.30 pm resulted in the floods.

US calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine

US calls for pause on Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine

Six recipients develop a rare disorder involving blood clots.

EMCO in four localities in Sabah; four villages in Pahang from Wed

EMCO in four localities in Sabah; four villages in Pahang from Wed

This includes two localities in the Sandakan district.

Ramadan begins

Ramadan begins

Muslims gather for Tarawih prayers for the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

Telco mega-merger - we can't be outclassed by Bangladesh, says MP

Telco mega-merger - we can't be outclassed by Bangladesh, says MP

Even it has laws to prohibit such mergers to protect its consumers' interest, says Chong Chieng Jen.

Enough vaccines for vaccination target by October

Enough vaccines for vaccination target by October

However, the number of people who have signed up for the vaccines remain low.
Tamil, Malayalee communities prepare to usher in new year

Tamil, Malayalee communities prepare to usher in new year

Little India in Brickfields a hive of activity as people rush to buy the necessary items.

Ukraine minister calls for military help, more Russia sanctions

Ukraine minister calls for military help, more Russia sanctions

'Russia is working hard to undermine our defence capabilities,' Dmytro Kuleba says.
Learn from Alibaba penalty, China warns internet firms

Learn from Alibaba penalty, China warns internet firms

Beijing orders the companies to stop using any banned practices.

Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities, hold low-key protests

Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities, hold low-key protests

The five-day holiday known as Thingyan is usually celebrated with prayers, ritual cleaning of Buddha images in temples.
Two on death row want to include Hansard in review application

Two on death row want to include Hansard in review application

Ramkarpal Singh says this is to include current govt's stand on abolishment of mandatory death penalty in their review applications.

Zii Jia misses out on Covid-19 vaccination due to illness

Zii Jia misses out on Covid-19 vaccination due to illness

All England champion was supposed to get his first dose today.

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over vessels in disputed waters

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over vessels in disputed waters

Manila is protesting the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the contested area.

Austrian health minister says he is stepping down, exhausted

Austrian health minister says he is stepping down, exhausted

Rudolf Anschober says he is sick from battling Covid-19 pandemic and occasionally other officials.

Grab to unveil world's biggest Spac merger, valued at nearly US$40 billion - sources

Grab to unveil world's biggest Spac merger, valued at nearly US$40 billion - sources

With operations in eight countries and 398 cities, Grab is already Southeast Asia's most valuable start-up.
Don't play with fire on Taiwan, China tells US

Don't play with fire on Taiwan, China tells US

Chinese Foreign Ministry says they had lodged 'stern representations' with the US.

China's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine may start late-stage trial in May - state media

China's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine may start late-stage trial in May - state media

ARCoV may get overseas approval to conduct Phase III clinical trial by as early as end-April.

AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, says US official

AstraZeneca shot is good if safety issues can be overcome, says US official

'The issue of safety will have to be straightened out in the European Union.'

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for four months for 2019 protest

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for four months for 2019 protest

Wong is among 47 democrats charged with conspiracy to commit subversion in late February under the city’s national security law.

Russia warns US warships to steer clear of Crimea 'for their own good'

Russia warns US warships to steer clear of Crimea 'for their own good'

Moscow calls US deployment in the Black Sea a provocation designed to test Russian nerves.

K'tan will provide RM1.5m aid to traders hit by Ramadan bazaar cancellation

K'tan will provide RM1.5m aid to traders hit by Ramadan bazaar cancellation

The allocation is aimed at providing relief to 2,500 traders, says state exco.

DAP accuses MCA of organising protests against Jawi lesson in 2019

DAP accuses MCA of organising protests against Jawi lesson in 2019

Its organising secretary claims the party had mobilised protests against the move to introduce Jawi in vernacular schools.

Jawi to monitor Muslims who don't respect Ramadan

Jawi to monitor Muslims who don't respect Ramadan

'Action would also be taken against business premises or restaurants that sell food to Muslims during the day.'

Results obtained at joint research hub between OGAWA & Universiti Malaya

Results obtained at joint research hub between OGAWA & Universiti Malaya

Respondents documented progress in blood circulation, sleep quality and sleep efficiency through the usage of OGAWA’s flagship model.

Najib’s legal team concludes submission in RM42m SRC appeal

Najib’s legal team concludes submission in RM42m SRC appeal

The prosecution is expected to submit a counter reply before the Court of Appeal judges tomorrow.
500 health personnel mobilised to help S'wak contain Covid-19

500 health personnel mobilised to help S'wak contain Covid-19

According to Health Minister Dr Adham Baba, many staff are needed to do the screening.

Husband accused of beating newly wed wife for swimming in pool

Husband accused of beating newly wed wife for swimming in pool

The man pleads not guilty to charges under the Penal Code, court fixes bail at RM4,000 with one surety.

Covid-19 (April 13) - Record number of new cases in S'wak, 12 deaths across country

Covid-19 (April 13) - Record number of new cases in S'wak, 12 deaths across country

East Malaysian territories report more new cases than the Klang Valley.

MCA veep: DAP feud exposes party hypocrisy over Chinese chauvinism

MCA veep: DAP feud exposes party hypocrisy over Chinese chauvinism

Ti Lian Ker says rival party gained prominence due to playing up minority rights issues.

Private sector will be roped in to partially fund MRT3 project

Private sector will be roped in to partially fund MRT3 project

UPDATED 7.18PM | They are expected to cover 10 to 30 percent of the project's cost.

Loke doesn't discount effort to oust 'multiracial' DAP leaders in party polls

Loke doesn't discount effort to oust 'multiracial' DAP leaders in party polls

Meanwhile, he says Liu shouldn't be disciplined over 'personal views'.

Religious affairs minister says Saudi trip is fully sponsored

Religious affairs minister says Saudi trip is fully sponsored

A video of Zulkifli and entourage aboard a 'private jet' triggers backlash on social media.

MP SPEAKS | MACC must come clean on why no action against 'minister' cartel

MP SPEAKS | MACC must come clean on why no action against 'minister' cartel

Failure to act will lead to suspicion MACC has been 'weaponised' against opposition.

Health Ministry takes down 'victim-blaming' article on sexual harassment

Health Ministry takes down 'victim-blaming' article on sexual harassment

This comes after its MyHealth portal received heavy criticisms from the public.

Rep blasts lack of details over ECRL reversion to BN-era alignment

Rep blasts lack of details over ECRL reversion to BN-era alignment

So far, what's said about the revised plan are mere bare talks, says the Banting assemblyperson.

Foreign interference in Canada hitting Cold War levels, thanks to Covid-19

Foreign interference in Canada hitting Cold War levels, thanks to Covid-19

Canadian Security Intelligence Service singles out Russia and China as particular causes for concern.
Future innovations in e-commerce is all about the enhancing the experience: Top in Tech Talk

Future innovations in e-commerce is all about the enhancing the experience: Top in Tech Talk

Live commerce and frictionless experience like BNPL to gain prominence

409,784 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

409,784 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Selangor records the state with the highest recipients of the first dose, followed by Sarawak, KL, Johor and Sabah.

T'ganu PAS extends olive branch to Umno, hopes to resume talks

T'ganu PAS extends olive branch to Umno, hopes to resume talks

It seeks to discuss Muafakat unity with T'ganu Umno despite Ahmad Said saying the pact is dead in the state.

Liu: I'm no chauvinist, reactions reveal personal prejudice against me

Liu: I'm no chauvinist, reactions reveal personal prejudice against me

Sungai Pelek rep says party colleagues were quick to attack him.
Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea after treatment

Japan to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea after treatment

The move is opposed by neighbours, including South Korea, and its own fishing industry.

LETTER | Do a thorough investigation on Celcom-Digi merger

LETTER | Do a thorough investigation on Celcom-Digi merger

Such a proposed link-up may have an adverse impact on consumers.

Australia shelves plans to buy J&J's one-dose Covid-19 vaccine

Australia shelves plans to buy J&J's one-dose Covid-19 vaccine

Australia moving away from procuring vaccines under review over blood clots.

Trial judge appeared 'motivated' to hold Najib to account, lawyer submits

Trial judge appeared 'motivated' to hold Najib to account, lawyer submits

The criminal law is not the proper avenue for the accused to be held to account, the Court of Appeal hears.
MP SPEAKS | DAP does not advocate any 'de-Chinese' policy, accepts all M'sians

MP SPEAKS | DAP does not advocate any 'de-Chinese' policy, accepts all M'sians

The rakyat will have multiple identities, but first they are all M'sians and that's what DAP stands for.

Iran blames Israel for Natanz nuclear plant ‘terrorism’, vows revenge

Iran blames Israel for Natanz nuclear plant ‘terrorism’, vows revenge

'(But) We will not allow this act of sabotage to affect the nuclear talks.'
Omnicom Media’s PHD teams up with Netccentric’s Nuffnang to create Influencer Marketing Playbook

Omnicom Media’s PHD teams up with Netccentric’s Nuffnang to create Influencer Marketing Playbook

Currently, Malaysian industry players as a whole have been bringing influencers closer into the marketing funnel, working on conversion, loyalty, and advocacy.
Reuters names Alessandra Galloni as its first female editor-in-chief

Reuters names Alessandra Galloni as its first female editor-in-chief

Galloni becomes the first woman to lead the globe-spanning news agency in its 170-year history.

Police: US cop in black man's killing mistakenly fired gun instead of taser

Police: US cop in black man's killing mistakenly fired gun instead of taser

This happened amid a struggle during a traffic stop that killed Daunte Wright.

Covid-19 pandemic indirectly reduced terrorism threats - Bukit Aman

Covid-19 pandemic indirectly reduced terrorism threats - Bukit Aman

Terrorists have also been affected by the uncertain conditions caused by Covid-19, say police.

Asthma drug budesonide speeds recovery for at-home Covid-19 patients

Asthma drug budesonide speeds recovery for at-home Covid-19 patients

A researcher says budesonide is effective in the early stages of Covid-19 and can be used at home.

COMMENT | The last days of the Pakatan Harapan govt

COMMENT | The last days of the Pakatan Harapan govt

'I flew to Johor with Guan Eng the next day, and he remarked that the clock is ticking.'

DAP leaders blast Liu for 'toxic, Chinese chauvinist' remarks

DAP leaders blast Liu for 'toxic, Chinese chauvinist' remarks

Their ire was sparked by Liu saying DAP should not 'dilute Chineseness' to gain Malay support.

COMMENT | Ideological void keeps rearing its head

COMMENT | Ideological void keeps rearing its head

Two examples of how the ideological gap in Malaysian politics is troubling.
The faces in the fog of 'long Covid'

The faces in the fog of 'long Covid'

The WHO says roughly one out of 10 coronavirus patients remains unwell after 12 weeks, and many for much longer.
BOOK REVIEW | Joy and satisfaction in doing national service

BOOK REVIEW | Joy and satisfaction in doing national service

Senior lawyer Sitpah Selvaratnam's book traces in detail how Malaysia reclaimed superyacht Equanimity.

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YOURSAY | Losing one’s own home in wake of the pandemic

YOURSAY | Losing one’s own home in wake of the pandemic

‘Auctioning should be the last resort when all avenues to get the customer to pay are exhausted.’
ADUN SPEAKS | Can Indians make a difference in electoral politics?

ADUN SPEAKS | Can Indians make a difference in electoral politics?

There has been a gradual decrease in the population of Indians relative to the other ethnic groups.

Coronavirus pandemic 'a long way from over', WHO's Tedros says

Coronavirus pandemic 'a long way from over', WHO's Tedros says

Disease transmission is driven by "confusion, complacency and inconsistency in public health measures" but can be reversed.

Minor derailment incident near UKM station, train services delayed

Minor derailment incident near UKM station, train services delayed

No one injured in incident that delayed train services between Batu Caves and Sungai Gadut.

Handphone data shows people venturing out at nearly pre-pandemic levels

Handphone data shows people venturing out at nearly pre-pandemic levels

The uptrend comes just weeks before Malaysia starts seeing its gains against the Covid-19 third wave being reversed.
Ex-spy chief's case dropped

Ex-spy chief's case dropped

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