Archive - 15 April 2021

Citigroup to exit Malaysia, 12 other consumer banking markets

Citigroup to exit Malaysia, 12 other consumer banking markets

No immediate change to operations and staffing requirements, says Citi Malaysia CEO.

Sarawak to remain under CMCO until April 26 - Uggah

Sarawak to remain under CMCO until April 26 - Uggah

MCO will not be implemented in the state for now, says deputy CM.

MCO in Sandakan from April 17, extended in Tawau until April 30 - Ismail Sabri

MCO in Sandakan from April 17, extended in Tawau until April 30 - Ismail Sabri

High infectivity rate in Sandakan, says the senior minister.

UK scientists find higher risk of brain clots from Covid-19 compared to vaccines

UK scientists find higher risk of brain clots from Covid-19 compared to vaccines

Clots in 39 out of a million following infection, compared to five in a million after AstraZeneca vaccine.

RM1.8b for flood mitigation, coastal erosion in Pahang - minister

RM1.8b for flood mitigation, coastal erosion in Pahang - minister

Allocation also for reservoirs and dams, says Tuan Ibrahim.

Administrative directive on 'Allah' word issued soon - home minister

Administrative directive on 'Allah' word issued soon - home minister

Hamzah said directive would provide clear understanding of use of the word "Allah" to all parties.

Vaccine assurance is sweet music to national players' ears

Vaccine assurance is sweet music to national players' ears

Early jabs give time for team to prepare in case players suffer from side effects.

Five B.1.1.7 variant Covid-19 cases in M'sia - Health DG

Five B.1.1.7 variant Covid-19 cases in M'sia - Health DG

The new cases involve Malaysians returning from Poland.

Police tighten conditions for interstate travel

Police tighten conditions for interstate travel

It will only be allowed for three circumstances.

Star sec-gen to be sworn-in as deputy tourism minister - report

Star sec-gen to be sworn-in as deputy tourism minister - report

UPDATED 10.40PM | Senator Guan Dee Koh Hoi replaces Jeffery Kitingan who relinquished the post last year.

More orderly Ramadan bazaars in 5-6 days - Zuraida

More orderly Ramadan bazaars in 5-6 days - Zuraida

The minister says bazaars will be more organised and SOP compliant with the involvement of local authorities.

Death in custody: High Court to rule on coroner's move to 'withhold' documents

Death in custody: High Court to rule on coroner's move to 'withhold' documents

This comes after lawyers representing the late Mohd Fadzrin Zaidi criticised the unprecedented decision.

Cops quiz Zeti's husband for 3 hours

Cops quiz Zeti's husband for 3 hours

UPDATED 9.20PM | This over allegation that 1MDB funds were transferred to a firm controlled by him and his son.

This year's economic growth forecast can be achieved - Mustapa

This year's economic growth forecast can be achieved - Mustapa

This is supported by several positive signs showing the country's economy heading towards recovery, says minister.
Khazanah raises RM312m from TM share placement

Khazanah raises RM312m from TM share placement

Following the exercise, Khazanah's shareholding in TM will stand at 20.1 percent.
King congratulates students on admission to Harvard College

King congratulates students on admission to Harvard College

The two students have been admitted to the class of 2025.

More than 400 health workers to be sent to Sarawak next week

More than 400 health workers to be sent to Sarawak next week

We find an urgent need to increase the number of health workers there, says Health Minister Adham Baba.

Bodyguards beaten: Police discover illegal gambling, moneylending

Bodyguards beaten: Police discover illegal gambling, moneylending

Police discover 100kg gold bars and 12,500 pieces of US$100 notes.

Interstate travel allowed for those bringing parents to vaccination appointment

Interstate travel allowed for those bringing parents to vaccination appointment

They just need to show their dependants' or parents' appointment slips to the police.

Are the Olympics cancelled? Japan official's comments sow doubts

Are the Olympics cancelled? Japan official's comments sow doubts

Japan is in the midst of a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.

Expert urges rethink on allowing Ramadan bazaars to operate

Expert urges rethink on allowing Ramadan bazaars to operate

With the current situation, the bazaars could lead to a major surge, says Dr Christopher Lee.

Brazil's P1 coronavirus variant mutating, may become more dangerous - study

Brazil's P1 coronavirus variant mutating, may become more dangerous - study

It is behind a deadly Covid-19 surge in the Latin American country that has raised international alarm.

Emergency: Convicts facing up to 3 years jail may now get community service

Emergency: Convicts facing up to 3 years jail may now get community service

Period of compulsory work extended from three months to a year.

Afif refutes allegations that he crossed state line on a bicycle

Afif refutes allegations that he crossed state line on a bicycle

Seberang Jaya rep says he only rode until he was near the barricade which separates S'gor from Pahang.

Ex-AG Apandi was Najib's witness but his testimony didn't help: DPP

Ex-AG Apandi was Najib's witness but his testimony didn't help: DPP

Instead, the evidence he referred to was used by the prosecution to convict the ex-PM, says V Sithambaram.

Detection of S African variant: NSC needs to review SOP flexibility - KJ

Detection of S African variant: NSC needs to review SOP flexibility - KJ

Once B.1.351 spreads, some vaccines will not be effective and rate of virus transmission will rise, says minister.

Private sector must embrace new technologies to accelerate economic recovery - PM

Private sector must embrace new technologies to accelerate economic recovery - PM

'It is no longer business as usual. It is time for new ideas. It is time to innovate,' says Muhyiddin Yassin.

MOH proposes interstate travel for Aidilfitri be postponed

MOH proposes interstate travel for Aidilfitri be postponed

Daily cases are still rising and not yet stable, this interstate travel needs to be postponed, says health minister.

Yawas demands C4 withdraw foundation's name from political funding report

Yawas demands C4 withdraw foundation's name from political funding report

Foundation chair Gan Pei Nei says report creates false negative perception of its management.
Covid-19 (April 15): New cases breach 2,000 mark again

Covid-19 (April 15): New cases breach 2,000 mark again

New Covid-19 cases are now at levels last seen in early March.

ADUN SPEAKS | Temples predate federal territories

ADUN SPEAKS | Temples predate federal territories

'After more than 60 years of political independence, non-Muslim places of worship have not been given a fair deal.'

US set to slap new sanctions on Russia as soon as Thursday - sources

US set to slap new sanctions on Russia as soon as Thursday - sources

The sanctions are in response to alleged cyberattacks and interference in the US presidential election last year.

LETTER | Malaysians vs the Putrajaya megalomaniacs

LETTER | Malaysians vs the Putrajaya megalomaniacs

If we are not wary, we will return to the days of political retribution, despotism and intolerance.

US seeks to polish tarnished reputation with new climate change pledges

US seeks to polish tarnished reputation with new climate change pledges

It will pledge to cut US greenhouse emissions by at least half at a climate change summit ahead of Earth Day.

DAP leaders, grassroots affirm party is 'for all'

DAP leaders, grassroots affirm party is 'for all'

Images of party leaders, grassroots holding placards stating 'DAP is for all of us' circulating on social media.

May 31 hearing on Pejuang's bid to challenge no action by minister, ROS

May 31 hearing on Pejuang's bid to challenge no action by minister, ROS

Judge says the court should hear the case immediately as it was of public interest.

Beijing's top official in Hong Kong warns foreign powers not to interfere

Beijing's top official in Hong Kong warns foreign powers not to interfere

'We will give a lesson to all foreign forces which intend to use Hong Kong as a pawn.'

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Loke decided on cabotage quickly but PN needs six ministries to do it - Guan Eng

Loke decided on cabotage quickly but PN needs six ministries to do it - Guan Eng

Tech giants have made two appeals to PM since November, ex-minister urges govt not to dilly-dally.

Govt has no intention to impose MCO 3.0, PM tells businesses

Govt has no intention to impose MCO 3.0, PM tells businesses

However, Muhyiddin says industries must ensure strict compliance with SOPs - especially in workers' accommodations.
Immigration rearrested Nigerian after one-day jail sentence, court hears

Immigration rearrested Nigerian after one-day jail sentence, court hears

Simon Adavize Momoh was rearrested under Section 35 of the Immigration Act.

LETTER | Don't ignore common sense in Covid-19 battle

LETTER | Don't ignore common sense in Covid-19 battle

We are not treating numbers or statistics, we are treating humans, and it is not safe yet for all schools to resume.

LETTER | Anwar has lost his moral compass

LETTER | Anwar has lost his moral compass

He is willing to sacrifice the ideals he supposedly cherished by working with Umno.

Tricor continues to support the digitalisation of Corporate Malaysia

Tricor continues to support the digitalisation of Corporate Malaysia

Tricor Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Tricor Malaysia), the leading provider of company secretarial services in the country, continues to spearhead the digital transformation of Corporate Malaysia in order to help clients circumvent the pervasive disruptions of COVID-19.

Nearly RM4b investment of SRC funds a ‘sham’, Court of Appeal hears

Nearly RM4b investment of SRC funds a ‘sham’, Court of Appeal hears

DPP Sithambaram contends nothing further was done or happened with the loans granted by KWAP to SRC.

Four-day work week increases staff productivity and employee engagement score

Four-day work week increases staff productivity and employee engagement score

Amid all the debate about the four-day work week policy, Australian-based Commission Factory can attest to marked improvement in job productivity in addition to work-life balance amongst its employees.
Raising the sacred flag in celebration of Vaisakhi

Raising the sacred flag in celebration of Vaisakhi

The celebration begins with hoisting the Nishan Sahib or triangular Sikh flag in the morning.
LETTER | Is Malaysia not vulnerable to climate change?

LETTER | Is Malaysia not vulnerable to climate change?

Climate change is no longer solely a problem of atmospheric pollution, but rather a complex, multidimensional issue.
India, Pakistan held secret talks to try to break Kashmir impasse

India, Pakistan held secret talks to try to break Kashmir impasse

Both countries have reasons to seek a rapprochement.
Covid-19: Daily new cases are exceeding infection forecasts

Covid-19: Daily new cases are exceeding infection forecasts

The national infectivity rate continued to climb yesterday, to an R0 of 1.14, indicating that the outbreak is growing.

MP SPEAKS | I will contest DAP polls, prepared for defeat

MP SPEAKS | I will contest DAP polls, prepared for defeat

The Malaysian dream movement must continue, based on the principle that power must be used to unite all.

'Foreign workers easily exploited as many don't know their rights'

'Foreign workers easily exploited as many don't know their rights'

There is no proper orientation programme to tell them about their rights under the contracts of employment.
Nobel Prize winners urge US to back Covid vaccine waiver

Nobel Prize winners urge US to back Covid vaccine waiver

A waiver would boost vaccine manufacturing and speed up the response to the pandemic in poorer countries.
Standing among US graves, Biden explains Afghanistan decision in personal terms

Standing among US graves, Biden explains Afghanistan decision in personal terms

US will withdraw all 2,500 troops remaining in Afghanistan by Sept 11.

Mahathir: PN still trying to get me on board, but I can't do it

Mahathir: PN still trying to get me on board, but I can't do it

INTERVIEW | The former prime minister reiterates that he cannot work with 'court cluster' leaders.

COMMENT | In defence of political satire

COMMENT | In defence of political satire

It needs to be recognised as a valid form of commentary and political communication.

Employer forces bodyguards to stop fasting, at gunpoint – police

Employer forces bodyguards to stop fasting, at gunpoint – police

He and another employee also allegedly beat the bodyguards with a rattan cane until their backs were bruised.

COMMENT | DAP may not want Ronnie Liu, but it needs him

COMMENT | DAP may not want Ronnie Liu, but it needs him

Liu may be inconvenient for the DAP but he is needed to bring out the reality on the ground.

YOURSAY | Liu’s speech adds fuel to allegations of DAP’s chauvinism

YOURSAY | Liu’s speech adds fuel to allegations of DAP’s chauvinism

‘How can someone ‘degrade’ oneself by getting Malay support?’
Azam Baki: Politicians queried, but never interfered in MACC cases

Azam Baki: Politicians queried, but never interfered in MACC cases

If there is interference, the cases probed will not see the light of the day, adds the MACC chief.

Low pay not always the motivator for corrupt officials, says MACC chief

Low pay not always the motivator for corrupt officials, says MACC chief

Greed for material wealth and lack of integrity drive corrupt officers to receive bribes, adds Azam Baki.

MCO returns in Kelantan

MCO returns in Kelantan

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