Archive - 16 April 2021

#KerajaanGagal: Harapan Youth blames govt for chicken price hike

#KerajaanGagal: Harapan Youth blames govt for chicken price hike

Shazni suggests PN govt adopt mechanism introduced by previous Harapan administration to control prices.

HK tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 14 months in prison for unauthorised assembly

HK tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 14 months in prison for unauthorised assembly

Nine other prominent activists receive jail time or suspended sentences over 2019 pro-democracy protests.

Malacca seeks cooperation from security forces to monitor Ramadan bazaars

Malacca seeks cooperation from security forces to monitor Ramadan bazaars

State govt wants to place police, armed forces personnel on duty at 70 Ramadan bazaars.

How New Zealand's much-admired Covid-19 response helped fuel housing crisis

How New Zealand's much-admired Covid-19 response helped fuel housing crisis

Homelessness soars as pandemic and govt's response inflame one of the world's least affordable housing markets.

Covid-19: Sarawak tightens inter-zone travel restrictions

Covid-19: Sarawak tightens inter-zone travel restrictions

It will only be allowed for those in essential services and for emergency matters.

EMCO in four localities from April 17 - Ismail Sabri

EMCO in four localities from April 17 - Ismail Sabri

They are in Sabah, Pahang and Kelantan.

S'pore blogger crowdfunds over RM446,000 to pay PM defamation damages

S'pore blogger crowdfunds over RM446,000 to pay PM defamation damages

The activist takes to social media to raise the money.

Fasting case: Police advise public not to take law into their own hands

Fasting case: Police advise public not to take law into their own hands

This comes after an employer assaulted two personal bodyguards for fasting.

Google misled consumers over data collection - Australian watchdog

Google misled consumers over data collection - Australian watchdog

The ACCC says it will be seeking penalties from Google.

Restaurant manager charged with illegally confining Indian national

Restaurant manager charged with illegally confining Indian national

Viral video showed individuals pulling out two Indian men by force from a restaurant.

Rich countries urged to donate excess Covid-19 vaccines

Rich countries urged to donate excess Covid-19 vaccines

Global officials also call for monetary aid to help end pandemic.

Federal Court to decide on Monday appeal by ex-staff of former S'gor MB

Federal Court to decide on Monday appeal by ex-staff of former S'gor MB

Decision is on returning funds to Menteri Besar Inc.

Covid-19 (April 16): 2,551 new cases, Sarawak erupts

Covid-19 (April 16): 2,551 new cases, Sarawak erupts

Sarawak reports 960 new infections, the highest on record.

Court grants Teresa Kok's bankruptcy order against JMM president

Court grants Teresa Kok's bankruptcy order against JMM president

This comes with Azwanddin Hamzah's failure to settle payments owed to the Seputeh MP.

Company director held under Sosma for sabotaging water service granted bail

Company director held under Sosma for sabotaging water service granted bail

The Court of Appeal granted bail as the person was at high risk of suffering a heart attack.

Marzuki: Pejuang ready to work with PN govt - only on national interests

Marzuki: Pejuang ready to work with PN govt - only on national interests

The party pro-tem deputy president stresses that there is no way they would legitimise PN.

#KerajaanGagal: Twitterjaya vents over PN's 'incompetence' on Covid-19, economy

#KerajaanGagal: Twitterjaya vents over PN's 'incompetence' on Covid-19, economy

The hashtag is trending with over 60,000 tweets as of 3pm.

Muar MP wonders how rakyat will benefit from a new deputy minister

Muar MP wonders how rakyat will benefit from a new deputy minister

UPDATED 9.13PM | Syed Saddiq sees the new appointment as more to do with politics than people's welfare.

South Korea's Moon replaces PM, cabinet ministers after election defeat

South Korea's Moon replaces PM, cabinet ministers after election defeat

Moon's Democratic Party suffered crushing losses in a special election for key mayoral posts.

Environmental groups support stop-work order on S'gor GLC's agro park

Environmental groups support stop-work order on S'gor GLC's agro park

The project involves 1,000 hectares of peat swamp forest in Changkat Menteri, Sabak Bernam.

COMMENT | Six-year-old Alethea teaches me about diversity

COMMENT | Six-year-old Alethea teaches me about diversity

One of her classmates, a Chinese Malaysian, asked her what fasting is.

Online casino's Raya ad causes a stir, police and MCMC take action

Online casino's Raya ad causes a stir, police and MCMC take action

The advertisement promotes gambling as a way to get funds for the celebration.

Guan Dee takes oath as federal deputy minister

Guan Dee takes oath as federal deputy minister

The STAR secretary-general is appointed as deputy minister of tourism, arts and culture.

AIESEC in Malaysia introduces the inaugural “Byte-sized Leadership Programme”

AIESEC in Malaysia introduces the inaugural “Byte-sized Leadership Programme”

AIESEC in Malaysia introduces the inaugural Byte-sized Leadership Programme with strategic partners to connect young talents with thought leaders from different corporate sectors in the country.
Oriental Daily to cease printing, go fully online tomorrow

Oriental Daily to cease printing, go fully online tomorrow

The publication promises to continue providing quality content to its readers.

Jobless man charged with abusing girlfriend's infant son

Jobless man charged with abusing girlfriend's infant son

The accused changes plea and claims trial to the charge.

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LETTER | Grab: From a noble mission to a US$40 billion decacorn

LETTER | Grab: From a noble mission to a US$40 billion decacorn

Today, Grab is offering a variety of rides and delivering food, groceries and parcels.

Biden, Suga to present united front on Taiwan as China steps up pressure

Biden, Suga to present united front on Taiwan as China steps up pressure

The two leaders will also discuss Bejing's treatment of Muslims in the Xinjiang region.

Japan fishing communities alarmed over plan to release Fukushima water

Japan fishing communities alarmed over plan to release Fukushima water

The decision to release the contaminated water is also causing a diplomatic ruckus with China and South Korea.

LETTER | Putrajaya must honour Onn Jaafar

LETTER | Putrajaya must honour Onn Jaafar

What recognition is there that we recognise this legendary leader?

Sexual violence used as weapon of war in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says

Sexual violence used as weapon of war in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says

Humanitarian crisis in Tigray deteriorated in past month, says UN official Mark Lowcock.

US imposes sanctions on Russia over election interference, hacking

US imposes sanctions on Russia over election interference, hacking

Russia says a series of retaliatory measures will follow soon.

MP SPEAKS | 10 questions for Khairy on Covid-19 vaccinations

MP SPEAKS | 10 questions for Khairy on Covid-19 vaccinations

As phase two starts, the minister must address some pertinent issues related to the programme.

Border crossing in rural Sarawak, Baru rings Covid-19 alarm

Border crossing in rural Sarawak, Baru rings Covid-19 alarm

It appears there was no control over number of people crossing over, says the Ba'Kelalan assemblyperson.

K'tan police say new permission letter needed for interstate, inter-district travel

K'tan police say new permission letter needed for interstate, inter-district travel

This is for the MCO declared in seven districts beginning today until April 29.

Court to hear Najib's bid to obtain 1MDB-linked documents on May 31

Court to hear Najib's bid to obtain 1MDB-linked documents on May 31

The bid is to obtain documents involving Goldman Sachs and former Bank Negara governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz's family.

'Run, Sara, Run': Is Duterte's daughter playing her father's game?

'Run, Sara, Run': Is Duterte's daughter playing her father's game?

Whether Sara Duterte would keep to her father's policies is another question.
France outlaws sex with children aged under 15

France outlaws sex with children aged under 15

But a 'Romeo and Juliet' allows for sexual relations between a minor and an individual up to five years older.
US preparing for 1-year Covid-19 booster shots; Pfizer chief sees need

US preparing for 1-year Covid-19 booster shots; Pfizer chief sees need

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says people 'likely' need booster shot within 12 months.

COMMENT | The DAP paradox

COMMENT | The DAP paradox

DAP’s biggest asset may be its biggest liability.
Voters want Muafakat-Bersatu cooperation, but hopes fade

Voters want Muafakat-Bersatu cooperation, but hopes fade

Those interviewed wish that all three Malay-based parties will work together.

WHO expects decision on emergency listing for Chinese vaccines soon

WHO expects decision on emergency listing for Chinese vaccines soon

The vaccines are reviewed to guide countries with less-developed regulatory systems on safety and efficacy.

DOE issues stop work order against S'gor GLC's agro park in Sabak Bernam

DOE issues stop work order against S'gor GLC's agro park in Sabak Bernam

DOE says there was no environmental impact study for the development
I was unaware of 1MDB allegations, Zeti appointed to CEP for her experience: Dr M

I was unaware of 1MDB allegations, Zeti appointed to CEP for her experience: Dr M

INTERVIEW | She is the best central banker we had for a long time, says the former PM.

COMMENT | Malaysians living longer, but not much healthier

COMMENT | Malaysians living longer, but not much healthier

We should ensure that people not only live longer but also in good health.
Ramadan bazaars will be closed if Covid-19 infections occur - Annuar

Ramadan bazaars will be closed if Covid-19 infections occur - Annuar

All parties, especially Ramadan bazaar organisers, are advised to improve on the stipulated SOPs.

YOURSAY | Can Anwar rise from the ashes?

YOURSAY | Can Anwar rise from the ashes?

‘Multiracial PKR is a threat to the ‘ketuanan’ parties of new and old…’
COMMENT | Is Umno-Baru worth saving?

COMMENT | Is Umno-Baru worth saving?

'It is time Umno-Baru is added to the scrap heap. It has failed in nation-building...'

Saravanan fumes over Bangladesh mission's job portal

Saravanan fumes over Bangladesh mission's job portal

The portal 'Chakrir Khoj' could mislead the public, says the human resources minister.

Heavy rain: Food delivery man killed by falling tree branch

Heavy rain: Food delivery man killed by falling tree branch

The incident in Cheras caused the GrabFood rider, aged 20, to die from head injuries.

Covid-19 scramble

Covid-19 scramble

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