Archive - 18 April 2021

Give positive views to govt instead of criticisms - Shahidan to Najib

Give positive views to govt instead of criticisms - Shahidan to Najib

Perlis Umno chief advises the former premier to help the PN government attract foreign investors to the country.

Mars helicopter flight test promises Wright Brothers moment for Nasa

Mars helicopter flight test promises Wright Brothers moment for Nasa

Landmark achievements in science and technology can seem humble by conventional measurements.

'A very good weird': Israel drops outdoor Covid mask order

'A very good weird': Israel drops outdoor Covid mask order

'But, we have still not finished with the coronavirus. It can return,' says PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Cuba's Raul Castro leaves the political stage, his legacy yet to be written

Cuba's Raul Castro leaves the political stage, his legacy yet to be written

He leaves office amid an economic crisis that has caused shortages of even basic goods.

Ministry issues 48 notices to chicken sellers in Kelantan

Ministry issues 48 notices to chicken sellers in Kelantan

Notices are issued over various infractions including unreasonable price hikes.
Suhakam holds engagement session on Nenggiri dam project

Suhakam holds engagement session on Nenggiri dam project

TNB says it is always open to holding discussions with stakeholders in all its development projects.

Most countries face financial problems, fiscal deficits - Mustapa

Most countries face financial problems, fiscal deficits - Mustapa

However, he says our forecast deficit as a percentage of the GDP is among the lowest compared with other countries.
Wee: Govt considering plans to regulate p-hailing services

Wee: Govt considering plans to regulate p-hailing services

It's high time this body is seen as an important requirement as part of efforts to protect welfare of the riders, minister says.
Banda Hilir rep re-elected DAP Malacca chair, status quo retained

Banda Hilir rep re-elected DAP Malacca chair, status quo retained

All the 15 office bearers elected at the convention win unopposed.
Too early to discuss BN seat distribution - MCA president

Too early to discuss BN seat distribution - MCA president

He says MCA needs to have a strong ground team to reach the people as there are many issues that needed attention.

Rep urges transparency in KK Skytrain project, wants alternatives considered

Rep urges transparency in KK Skytrain project, wants alternatives considered

Phoong Jin Zhe calls for the state assembly to reconvene so this project can be debated.

It's not about Dr M but nation-building - Kit Siang

It's not about Dr M but nation-building - Kit Siang

The DAP lawmaker reiterates the need for Malaysians to overcome mutual fears.

Minister dismisses claims Agong obtained Sinopharm vaccines from UAE - report

Minister dismisses claims Agong obtained Sinopharm vaccines from UAE - report

Adham Baba describes the recent article by Asia Sentinel as 'baseless'.

Gerakan dares DAP to contest Malay-majority seats in GE15

Gerakan dares DAP to contest Malay-majority seats in GE15

DAP only claims to be opposed to racial politics, says Lau.

Online casino Raya ad: Please don't give excuses, minister tells actors

Online casino Raya ad: Please don't give excuses, minister tells actors

Saifuddin says there are plenty of jobs for actors and freelancers as the industry is allowed to open despite Covid-19.

Covid-19 (April 18): 2k cases for fourth consecutive day, new record in K'tan

Covid-19 (April 18): 2k cases for fourth consecutive day, new record in K'tan

COVID-19 | S'wak tops the list again while Johor is at its highest level since March 5.

TV Sarawak newscasters to present news from home due to Covid-19

TV Sarawak newscasters to present news from home due to Covid-19

Covid-19 positive, anchorman Khairil is in a quarantine centre and will report virtually.

Police to seize 'illegal' property of employer who assaulted bodyguards

Police to seize 'illegal' property of employer who assaulted bodyguards

The businessperson has been remanded for five days.

As Covid-19 numbers in schools rise, parents call for temporary closure

As Covid-19 numbers in schools rise, parents call for temporary closure

KKGGBM said at least 146 primary schools and 40 secondary schools recorded Covid-19 cases since March 1.

Dr M's aide calls Umno Youth 'foolish' for saying ex-PM supports PN

Dr M's aide calls Umno Youth 'foolish' for saying ex-PM supports PN

Malek Redzuan says the Umno group was misrepresenting the former premier.

Gobind: Internal inquiry won't do, MACC must probe IGP's cartel claim

Gobind: Internal inquiry won't do, MACC must probe IGP's cartel claim

This after top cop indicated disciplinary committee has been compromised.

Cops: No special treatment for employer who allegedly assaulted bodyguards

Cops: No special treatment for employer who allegedly assaulted bodyguards

Senator Muhammad Zahid Md Arip asks why suspect was given opportunity to hold ‘media conference’.

How about 50pct of landmass as forest? - Seputeh MP slams 'vague document'

How about 50pct of landmass as forest? - Seputeh MP slams 'vague document'

Teresa Kok questions the commitment of the current government to conserve our forests.
Schools in 7 Kelantan districts under MCO closed for 5 days

Schools in 7 Kelantan districts under MCO closed for 5 days

This follows a spike in Covid-19 cases there.

COMMENT | Climate action for people and planet: The time is now

COMMENT | Climate action for people and planet: The time is now

We urgently need to get to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by mid-century.

PSB to push for 'native status' of mixed-marriage children in Sarawak

PSB to push for 'native status' of mixed-marriage children in Sarawak

To deny the native status would have a long-term impact on state demographics, as well as indigenous identities, says Baru Bian.
Nube wants Bank Negara to safeguard Citibank workers' future

Nube wants Bank Negara to safeguard Citibank workers' future

Authorities must not allow banks to cherry-pick services they provide, says Solomon.

COMMENT | The digital revolution is eating its young

COMMENT | The digital revolution is eating its young

Government policies to redistribute value will no longer be plausible options.

'Wait for announcement' - Syed Saddiq on Muda-Warisan team-up

'Wait for announcement' - Syed Saddiq on Muda-Warisan team-up

Muar MP coy over details on cooperation with Shafie's party.

MP SPEAKS | Adham should stop his game of semantics

MP SPEAKS | Adham should stop his game of semantics

The health minister should focus on checking the increase in daily Covid-19 cases and bringing it down.

Majority of terrorist supporters to be rehabilitated - Bukit Aman

Majority of terrorist supporters to be rehabilitated - Bukit Aman

The process, among others, is to correct the understanding and views of these supporters.
LETTER | DAP should do away with elitism

LETTER | DAP should do away with elitism

It’s time that DAP leaders built a broader vision of a just and egalitarian society.
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China’s Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit

China’s Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit

The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Ma had offered to hand over parts of Ant to the Chinese government.
COMMENT | The truth hurts but lies are more painful

COMMENT | The truth hurts but lies are more painful

When the chips are down and the state’s coffers running dry, beggars can’t be choosers.
US Sikh group demands probe of possible hate bias in Indianapolis FedEx rampage

US Sikh group demands probe of possible hate bias in Indianapolis FedEx rampage

Half of the eight workers shot to death belonged to the Sikh religious community.
Bukit Aman: Ex-inspector circulated list of police personnel names out of revenge

Bukit Aman: Ex-inspector circulated list of police personnel names out of revenge

The suspect had previously been dismissed from the police force.

Titiwangsa Umno Youth hosts 'bipartisan' buka puasa, Amanah says logo misused

Titiwangsa Umno Youth hosts 'bipartisan' buka puasa, Amanah says logo misused

Titiwangsa Umno Youth chief called on Malay Muslim parties to unite for nation-building.

Johor cops investigating 'kuih raya' business fraud case

Johor cops investigating 'kuih raya' business fraud case

Victims were promised good returns plus 1,600 jars of cookies.

YOURSAY | History not a subject to glorify political victors

YOURSAY | History not a subject to glorify political victors

‘All the factual errors and distortions in our history textbooks are indeed shameful.’
COMMENT | The last forest of Kuala Lumpur

COMMENT | The last forest of Kuala Lumpur

We are not the only inhabitants of the city, as much as we like to think we are.

Church calls for release of Nigerian man, not deportation

Church calls for release of Nigerian man, not deportation

Simon Momoh was jailed for drink driving but now will be deported, leaving his family behind.