Archive - 19 April 2021

Social media abuzz after queen deactivates Instagram account

Social media abuzz after queen deactivates Instagram account

The hashtag #DengkiKe is now trending on Twitter referring to remarks allegedly made by the queen.

Phase 3 clinical vaccine trial volunteers don't need to be inoculated again - minister

Phase 3 clinical vaccine trial volunteers don't need to be inoculated again - minister

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says volunteers subject to a special study that will last for 13 months.

Waytha's suit against Ibrahim Ali to continue after mediation fails

Waytha's suit against Ibrahim Ali to continue after mediation fails

Suit related to the Perkasa president's speech at his party's annual general meeting three years ago.

Endau, Triang sub-districts in Mersing, Johor under MCO from April 20

Endau, Triang sub-districts in Mersing, Johor under MCO from April 20

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says new cases from Kampung Air Batang cluster detected in both localities.

Hike in chicken price due to higher feed costs - Nanta

Hike in chicken price due to higher feed costs - Nanta

The maximum price for a standard bird 40 sen higher than 2020 due to the increased cost of imported maize and soya.

Married couples can have vaccination appointments together

Married couples can have vaccination appointments together

Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says there had been requests for husbands and wives to be vaccinated together.

Kindies, childcare centres in S'wak red zones to close for 14 days

Kindies, childcare centres in S'wak red zones to close for 14 days

The move is in line with the announcement to close all schools in the state's red zones.

Phase 2 of Covid-19 immunisation programme kick-starts today

Phase 2 of Covid-19 immunisation programme kick-starts today

In this phase, priority will be given to 9.4 million elderly citizens aged 60 and above.

MBSA rescues unsold food at Ramadan bazaar

MBSA rescues unsold food at Ramadan bazaar

The food and drinks are distributed to those in need.

EU sets out Indo-Pacific plan, says it's not 'anti-China'

EU sets out Indo-Pacific plan, says it's not 'anti-China'

Bloc wants to step up its influence in the region to show Beijing it is against spread of authoritarianism.

19 schools in Petaling district ordered closed over Covid-19

19 schools in Petaling district ordered closed over Covid-19

Petaling Health Department says 27 Covid-19 cases were detected.
Microsoft announces plans to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia as part of “Bersama Malaysia” initiative to support inclusive economic growth

Microsoft announces plans to establish its first datacenter region in Malaysia as part of “Bersama Malaysia” initiative to support inclusive economic growth

Microsoft Corp. announced its “Bersama Malaysia” initiative, which marks a significant commitment to empowering Malaysia’s inclusive digital economy and advancing the nation’s digital transformation across the private and public sectors.
Covid-19 (April 19): 2,078 new infections, active cases break 20k

Covid-19 (April 19): 2,078 new infections, active cases break 20k

Covid-19 | Fresh infections in Sarawak, Selangor and Kelantan remain elevated.

Up to party whether I defend Permatang Pauh - Nurul Izzah

Up to party whether I defend Permatang Pauh - Nurul Izzah

The PKR MP says the leadership has yet to make a decision but she will do as instructed.

Kamarul: I never disputed Sim's aid, just expressed discomfort over publicity

Kamarul: I never disputed Sim's aid, just expressed discomfort over publicity

The lecturer also challenges the MP to sue him if his response is slanderous.

Kelantan hospitals, quarantine centres nearly full

Kelantan hospitals, quarantine centres nearly full

Kelantan Health director Dr Zaini Hussin says there are plans to open another PKRC soon.

Key suspect in Raya gambling video in remand for 4 days

Key suspect in Raya gambling video in remand for 4 days

Police say the 35-year-old was arrested with four others.

Jho Low and two others served 'same boss' Najib, Court of Appeal hears

Jho Low and two others served 'same boss' Najib, Court of Appeal hears

DPP submits on the defence team's argument Najib had no knowledge of RM42m transferred into his bank accounts.

National athletes competing abroad to be vaccinated in Phase 2 - KJ

National athletes competing abroad to be vaccinated in Phase 2 - KJ

They fall under the category of 'national significance' and may be exposed to Covid-19 when competing overseas.

LETTER | Please, don't demolish Convent Bukit Nanas, our priceless heritage

LETTER | Please, don't demolish Convent Bukit Nanas, our priceless heritage

Gazette this 122-year-old building as a national heritage site.

LETTER | Opportunities to improve road safety in Malaysia

LETTER | Opportunities to improve road safety in Malaysia

Education alone does not work in the field of road safety and has to be combined with enforcement.
KJ on refugees, migrant workers: We have to show it's safe to get vaccinated

KJ on refugees, migrant workers: We have to show it's safe to get vaccinated

The govt will work with the UNHCR and other NGOs to vaccinate refugees in the country, the minister adds.

History shows 'ulterior motives' behind emergency declarations - Jomo

History shows 'ulterior motives' behind emergency declarations - Jomo

The economist argues that vested interests are the driving force behind all these declarations.

Company, four men fined RM12k to RM20k for illegal dumping of solid waste

Company, four men fined RM12k to RM20k for illegal dumping of solid waste

The company dumped the waste on government land at Mukim Plentong, Johor Bahru, last September.

Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar

Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar

The freelance journo was picked up from his home and taken into custody by troops on Sunday night, says report.

Covid-19: Schools in Sarawak red zones to close for two weeks

Covid-19: Schools in Sarawak red zones to close for two weeks

As of yesterday, 18 districts in the state were under the red zone, with new daily cases hitting 508.

As lease expires, Rafidah urges govt to preserve Convent Bukit Nanas

As lease expires, Rafidah urges govt to preserve Convent Bukit Nanas

The school's land lease expires on Sept 6 this year after authorities decided not to renew it.

Cook charged with wife's murder

Cook charged with wife's murder

Man is accused of pushing the victim down from the 18th floor of their condominium.

17 deaths, not in the thousands - Cops clarify p-hailing accident stats

17 deaths, not in the thousands - Cops clarify p-hailing accident stats

This is to correct certain media reports which stated that two-thirds of 2,576 deaths involving motorcycles last year were p-hailing riders.

FAM chief gets first shot of Covid-19 vaccine

FAM chief gets first shot of Covid-19 vaccine

Other FAM officials have also received the jab.

Economist: Govt 'wasted opportunities' to push for reforms during emergency

Economist: Govt 'wasted opportunities' to push for reforms during emergency

'The government, through its emergency powers, could introduce reforms in critical areas of social protection, tax system and education.'
Federal Court rules ex-S'gor MB empowered to approve VSS payout on his own

Federal Court rules ex-S'gor MB empowered to approve VSS payout on his own

The court president says Khalid Ibrahim is given the power to act on his own under the MBI Enactment.

Microsoft to set up first datacentre region in M'sia, train 1m people

Microsoft to set up first datacentre region in M'sia, train 1m people

UPDATED 2.45PM | Muhyiddin says Microsoft will invest at least US$1 billion over the next five years.

Four arrested for assault and robbery on Klang road

Four arrested for assault and robbery on Klang road

The suspects were under the influence of drugs during the incident yesterday.

Undi18 judicial review adjourned to May 6

Undi18 judicial review adjourned to May 6

The AGC in its objections claims the application runs contrary to the spirit of the constitutional amendment.

Najib was 'puppet master' of SRC board directors, appeal court hears

Najib was 'puppet master' of SRC board directors, appeal court hears

DPP says Najib's control of the SRC board of directors can be seen in numerous documents.

Grab to stay focused on Southeast Asian markets

Grab to stay focused on Southeast Asian markets

The company aims to scale up its core businesses such as food delivery and digital finance.

Myanmar unity govt says it must be part of any Asean bid to end crisis

Myanmar unity govt says it must be part of any Asean bid to end crisis

Newly formed NUG urges neighbouring countries to not recognise the junta, but negotiate with it.

China trials mixing of Covid vaccines from CanSinoBIO, Zhifei Longcom

China trials mixing of Covid vaccines from CanSinoBIO, Zhifei Longcom

The trial, underway in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, is sponsored by disease control authorities in Jiangsu province.
New UK challenge trial studies if people can catch Covid-19 again

New UK challenge trial studies if people can catch Covid-19 again

The information from this trial will help scientists design better vaccines.

Recode: Facebook to announce new audio products

Recode: Facebook to announce new audio products

These plans include an audio version of Rooms, a video-conferencing product Facebook launched a year ago.
UTM students succeed in spreading TEDx spirit despite the COVID-19 outbreak

UTM students succeed in spreading TEDx spirit despite the COVID-19 outbreak

The TEDxUTM2021 powered by UTM Centre for Student Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (UTM XCITE) was recently held online at the Hopin platform on 10th of April 2021 (Saturday).
Lalamove expands delivery coverage to Johor and Penang

Lalamove expands delivery coverage to Johor and Penang

After more than two years of being a household name for on-demand deliveries in Klang Valley, Lalamove is expanding its delivery coverage to Johor and Penang.
Kuala Langat Forest Reserve - 'Degazetting can take years'

Kuala Langat Forest Reserve - 'Degazetting can take years'

One of the main reasons for the time-consuming process is meeting the criteria for degazetting a forest reserve.
Director, singer among five detained over online gambling video

Director, singer among five detained over online gambling video

This relates to the clip promoting online gambling that went viral and earned much criticism.

PBB veep: BN has long history with S'wak, knows it's not welcome to contest

PBB veep: BN has long history with S'wak, knows it's not welcome to contest

GPS parties make it clear that they don't wish more participants in state elections.

Foreign workers - govt to protect their rights, says minister

Foreign workers - govt to protect their rights, says minister

M Saravanan responds to various issues surrounding recruitment fees and accommodation.

Sim saddened his welfare work turned into racial and religious issue

Sim saddened his welfare work turned into racial and religious issue

This is after an academician warned about 'Christian evangelists'.

Cops detain eight over Rawang restaurant brawl

Cops detain eight over Rawang restaurant brawl

'We are tracking down several other individuals to assist in the investigation,' says Gombak police chief.
Weak earthquakes detected in Ranau, Sabah

Weak earthquakes detected in Ranau, Sabah

The first occurred at 11.10pm yesterday while the second was at 1.05am.
Malaysian dream of foreign workers remains just that

Malaysian dream of foreign workers remains just that

The reality is made up of agents that would put Shylock to shame, broken promises and filthy living conditions.

COMMENT | DAP should not fall for the 'extremist' gambit

COMMENT | DAP should not fall for the 'extremist' gambit

Instead, offer in policy and rhetoric what those political enemies fear most - a more just and equitable Malaysia.
COMMENT | What is Chinese in me?

COMMENT | What is Chinese in me?

I am prompted to do a stock-take of my ethnicity because of Ronnie Liu’s term, 'Chinese-ness'.

Debt bondage still a bane for foreign workers

Debt bondage still a bane for foreign workers

Hardship, disappointment and outright despair are their constant companions in Malaysia.

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YOURSAY | Anti-graft drive will fail if the stick is a piece of rotten wood

YOURSAY | Anti-graft drive will fail if the stick is a piece of rotten wood

'We have reached the stage where the corrupt no longer fear punishment.'

KJ refutes anti-vaxxers having a field day after vaccinated staff get Covid-19

KJ refutes anti-vaxxers having a field day after vaccinated staff get Covid-19

UPDATED 3.04PM | Minister points out that 31 out of the 40 infected were not fully vaccinated as they have yet to obtain their second dose.

Man told to wear face mask becomes enraged, attacks N Sembilan store worker

Man told to wear face mask becomes enraged, attacks N Sembilan store worker

UPDATED 8.20AM | Following the incident, the 50-year-old was arrested late last night.

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