Archive - 22 April 2021

Kelantan hospital and quarantine facilities full - exco

Kelantan hospital and quarantine facilities full - exco

The growing outbreak in the state has also caused a shortage of healthcare personnel.

5 schools in Kota Kinabalu record Covid-19 cases

5 schools in Kota Kinabalu record Covid-19 cases

They are SJKC Shan Tao, SM Shan Tao, SJKC Chung Hwa, SJKC Chung Hwa Likas, and SRK Lok Yu.

Education institution in Johor, Kelantan placed under EMCO - minister

Education institution in Johor, Kelantan placed under EMCO - minister

They were SMKA Johor Bahru and Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Asriah.

Singapore quarantines about 1,200 migrant workers, probes re-infections

Singapore quarantines about 1,200 migrant workers, probes re-infections

17 recovered workers tested positive for Covid-19.

Anwar fails to obtain leave to challenge emergency ordinance

Anwar fails to obtain leave to challenge emergency ordinance

The court dismissed the application for leave.
Emergency allowed pandemic to be handled well - Hamzah Zainudin

Emergency allowed pandemic to be handled well - Hamzah Zainudin

Govt could amend acts to curb the disease, said the minister.

Our PM didn't ask Mahathir to drop Lynas conditions - Australian High Commission

Our PM didn't ask Mahathir to drop Lynas conditions - Australian High Commission

Appropriate to have free debate on issue like Lynas, but get facts right, says Goledzinowski.

Labour recalibration now includes services subsectors - minister

Labour recalibration now includes services subsectors - minister

Subsectors include restaurants, cargo, wholesale, retail, cleaning, and washing.

Taib's son takes leave from CMS Group amid conflict of interest allegations

Taib's son takes leave from CMS Group amid conflict of interest allegations

I pledge my utmost cooperation to the authorities, says Mahmud Abu Bekir.

Timber concession: Negeri Sembilan MACC investigates power abuse

Timber concession: Negeri Sembilan MACC investigates power abuse

Logging concessions given to YNS since 2014 at quota of 2,500ha per year.

US advises citizens not to travel to Malaysia, and most of the world

US advises citizens not to travel to Malaysia, and most of the world

United States changes status for M'sia from Reconsider Travel to Do Not Travel.

PMO: Convent Bukit Nanas land lease extended 60 years

PMO: Convent Bukit Nanas land lease extended 60 years

UPDATED 9PM | Govt changed its mind following outrage from the heritage institution’s alumni.

Opp MP: Govt must publish complete info on school Covid-19 cases

Opp MP: Govt must publish complete info on school Covid-19 cases

Selayang lawmaker William Leong says this will allow schools and parents to make informed decisions.

Guan Eng: 'Incompetent' PN raiding trust fund when it's cheaper to borrow

Guan Eng: 'Incompetent' PN raiding trust fund when it's cheaper to borrow

Even if govt borrows another RM20 billion, the deficit-to-GDP ratio will only rise by 1.0 pct from current level, he says.

Covid-19 (April 22): 2,875 new cases, record number in Kelantan

Covid-19 (April 22): 2,875 new cases, record number in Kelantan

COVID-19 | The number of active Covid-19 cases has risen to 22,014.

Maintain Convent Bukit Nanas' status quo, Suhakam urges

Maintain Convent Bukit Nanas' status quo, Suhakam urges

School should be allowed to continue as it has done for over a century, says the commission.

Penang Zakat: Kasthuri only delivered approval letters, not aid

Penang Zakat: Kasthuri only delivered approval letters, not aid

'What was delivered by the MP was not cash vouchers,' says ZPP CEO.

Police reports filed against Dr M over 'Malays and rulers' remark

Police reports filed against Dr M over 'Malays and rulers' remark

NGOs claim his remarks were seditious and fraudulent.

PR1MA promises to complete projects, special invite for JB project

PR1MA promises to complete projects, special invite for JB project

Residensi Tebrau will be completed this month, says the affordable housing agency.

Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine

Indonesia says has not detected further signs of missing submarine

Neighbouring countries have pledged to help search for KRI Nanggala-402 which went missing on Wednesday.

Employer, assistant plead not guilty for assaulting bodyguards for fasting

Employer, assistant plead not guilty for assaulting bodyguards for fasting

Chung Chee Yang faces five charges while his assistant Choo Hin Voon faces two charges.
Amidst RSF ranking drop, govt guarantees media freedom

Amidst RSF ranking drop, govt guarantees media freedom

Saifuddin promises that govt will ensure the press be free to report within the confines of the law.

Teoh Beng Hock Trust wants IPCMC to look into Ganapathy's death

Teoh Beng Hock Trust wants IPCMC to look into Ganapathy's death

It also calls for an overhaul of the Lockup Rules 1953 to protect detainees’ right to medicine access.

'Totally disgusting' - Rafidah wants action on period spot checks

'Totally disgusting' - Rafidah wants action on period spot checks

I would have been traumatised for life, says former minister Azalina.

Civil servants to get RM500 Aidilfitri aid

Civil servants to get RM500 Aidilfitri aid

Retired civil servants will also get RM250 amid the festive season.

Sufficient supply of fresh chicken until after Raya celebration - Nanta

Sufficient supply of fresh chicken until after Raya celebration - Nanta

The minister says producers gave assurances that of adequate supply.

Govt targets mineral industry to contribute RM29b in GDP by 2030

Govt targets mineral industry to contribute RM29b in GDP by 2030

PM calls for ideas to develop the industry in a sustainable manner from all stakeholders including the people.

Nurul Izzah: Even if roll-out deserves criticism, don't enable anti-vaxxers

Nurul Izzah: Even if roll-out deserves criticism, don't enable anti-vaxxers

'It is our joint, bipartisan duty to see this immunisation programme through.'

Period spot checks: Mara to review complaints on its colleges

Period spot checks: Mara to review complaints on its colleges

Chairperson Azizah Mohd Dun says she is opposed to such practices but have no information on the incidents.

Cube fulfils demand for self-storage

Cube fulfils demand for self-storage

Affordable and flexible storage solutions offer opportunities and support for individuals and businesses across Klang Valley.
The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac’s Workshop Series

The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac’s Workshop Series

Come May, The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac will be rolling out its first Workshop Series for 2021 aimed at offering aspiring thespians an insight into the varying approaches and processes of the performing arts.
Dr M made Icerd pledge on Saifuddin's recommendation - Liew

Dr M made Icerd pledge on Saifuddin's recommendation - Liew

This is in contrast to ex-foreign minister's claim that he was not involved in the matter.

KLSCAH: History textbook neglects non-Malay contributions to KL

KLSCAH: History textbook neglects non-Malay contributions to KL

Latest Form 3 history textbook only has a few lines introducing them briefly without the addition of details, it says.

Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Ku Nan's RM2m corruption case

Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Ku Nan's RM2m corruption case

The appeal is over the former minister's conviction and sentence of 12 months' jail and RM2 million fine.

Celebrating beauty in the ordinary

Celebrating beauty in the ordinary

The pandemic has taught us that there is beauty in the ordinary, to draw comfort from the mundane and to find reasons to celebrate despite everything.

Agong grants audience to opposition's committee to end emergency

Agong grants audience to opposition's committee to end emergency

Istana Negara sends letter to Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad stating that the king has agreed to meet the committee.

Kulai MP demands education minister, deputies address period spot check reports

Kulai MP demands education minister, deputies address period spot check reports

Teo Nie Ching says the ministry has been disturbingly silent on the matter so far.

DAP man: Chin Tong willingly 'offered himself' to be fooled by Muhyiddin

DAP man: Chin Tong willingly 'offered himself' to be fooled by Muhyiddin

Teng Chang Khim says Liew was the person who convinced DAP supporters to trust Muhyiddin back in 2016.

Claim of biased judge in Najib's SRC case 'totally unwarranted', appeal court hears

Claim of biased judge in Najib's SRC case 'totally unwarranted', appeal court hears

Nazlan accused of bias when he allegedly added more reasons in prima facie ruling ordering ex-PM to enter defence.

MP: Why tap trust fund for vaccines, what happened to RM3b budget?

MP: Why tap trust fund for vaccines, what happened to RM3b budget?

Klang MP Charles Santiago says the government needs to be transparent on its vaccine spending.

Intel runs its largest solar farm outside US in Malaysia

Intel runs its largest solar farm outside US in Malaysia

The facility is helping to power Intel's buildings in Kulim and Penang.

Zahid claims alternative efforts to bring in Covid-19 vaccines being stalled

Zahid claims alternative efforts to bring in Covid-19 vaccines being stalled

Those efforts had to be suspended due to delays by the relevant ministry, says Umno president.

Russia arrests over 1,400 at rallies for hunger-striking Navalny

Russia arrests over 1,400 at rallies for hunger-striking Navalny

His spokeswoman was jailed for 10 days and another close ally detained.
Israel retaliates after Syrian missile lands near nuclear reactor

Israel retaliates after Syrian missile lands near nuclear reactor

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage in Israel.
Aerospace industry can rebound as early as next year - Azmin

Aerospace industry can rebound as early as next year - Azmin

This is if Malaysia continues to capture work packages that benefit the industry.

COMMENT | New safety net for domestic workers a giant leap forward

COMMENT | New safety net for domestic workers a giant leap forward

Some 104,400 domestic workers will benefit from govt's extension of social security coverage to the sector.

COMMENT | Leaders, assert your power to stem racial, religious extremism

COMMENT | Leaders, assert your power to stem racial, religious extremism

Why is Sim perceived as an evangelist and as a Greek bearing gifts?
Malaysia's US dollar sukuk oversubscribed - Zafrul

Malaysia's US dollar sukuk oversubscribed - Zafrul

The issuance has also been increased from US$1 billion to US$1.3 billion due to strong demand.

Chicken price stabilised through govt control scheme

Chicken price stabilised through govt control scheme

Ministry implements Aidilfitri Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme to regulate prices of certain goods.

SAP: Digital banking poised to revolutionise financial services sector in Southeast Asia, Malaysia

SAP: Digital banking poised to revolutionise financial services sector in Southeast Asia, Malaysia

The study recommended that regulators level the playing field between banks and nonbanks to increase access to DFS for under-served or excluded segments of the population.
Expired Social Visit Pass holders must apply for special pass - Immigration DG

Expired Social Visit Pass holders must apply for special pass - Immigration DG

This special pass is to enable them to stay in the country while waiting for their flight back home.

PAS ready to mediate Umno-Bersatu spat - Ulama chief

PAS ready to mediate Umno-Bersatu spat - Ulama chief

Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh says the squabbling risks ending Malay political dominance.
Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

This comes after 8 of the 12 founding members abandoned the breakaway project under massive pressure.

Rep: KJ should provide more detailed Covid-19 vaccination targets

Rep: KJ should provide more detailed Covid-19 vaccination targets

This will allow a better gauge of the national Covid-19 immunisation programme, says R Rajiv.

Racialised Jawi debate made some forget DAP's history - Chin Tong

Racialised Jawi debate made some forget DAP's history - Chin Tong

'Many did not know that in 1967-1968, DAP produced the Malay language edition of the Rocket in Jawi.'

YOURSAY | Stop finding excuses to justify spike in Covid numbers

YOURSAY | Stop finding excuses to justify spike in Covid numbers

'In fighting Covid, we need to follow the science instead of the politics.'

Penang mufti speaks out against period spot checks

Penang mufti speaks out against period spot checks

Islam doesn't allow embarrassing checks to see if a girl is menstruating, says Wan Salim.

Schoolgirls 'shamed, groped and violated' in period spot checks

Schoolgirls 'shamed, groped and violated' in period spot checks

They say they had to show proof of blood or were groped to check if they were wearing sanitary pads.

Sharp rise in Sabah Covid cases due to cluster at boarding school

Sharp rise in Sabah Covid cases due to cluster at boarding school

New cases jumped from 82 to 172 at a boarding school in Kota Kinabalu.

COMMENT | What is Bangsa Malaysia?

COMMENT | What is Bangsa Malaysia?

If you have to ask, it means that you do not have constructive answers.

Yeo's aborted sacking

Yeo's aborted sacking

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