Archive - 24 April 2021

Shahidan wants Zahid disciplined over Anwar letter, teases post-Raya ‘secrets’

Shahidan wants Zahid disciplined over Anwar letter, teases post-Raya ‘secrets’

Those who violate party decisions need to face the music, says the until recently Perlis Umno chief.

14-day quarantine for returnees from countries with more dangerous variants

14-day quarantine for returnees from countries with more dangerous variants

This is a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Asean nations say reach consensus on ending Myanmar crisis

Asean nations say reach consensus on ending Myanmar crisis

Junta leader says he will consider the points raised at the Asean meeting in Jakarta.

Teen claims teacher made rape jokes in class, Maszlee calls for probe

Teen claims teacher made rape jokes in class, Maszlee calls for probe

The 17-year-old claims the jokes are made during a discussion on sexual harassment.

Citing rising xenophobia, PM wants 'safe return' for Myanmar refugees

Citing rising xenophobia, PM wants 'safe return' for Myanmar refugees

Muhyiddin says so at Asean meeting aimed at solving the ongoing Myanmar crisis.
LETTER | Period checks and fires of hell - address root cause

LETTER | Period checks and fires of hell - address root cause

Is it a heavy sense of overzealous responsibility and fear of afterlife repercussions?

Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release

Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release

UPDATED 7.19PM | Police apply for a four-day remand but this is rejected by magistrate Nitya Ravindran.

Warisan veep denies breaking quarantine, lying to court

Warisan veep denies breaking quarantine, lying to court

Peter Anthony says he attended event after being released from home quarantine.
Police arrest seven during protest against Sabah village's EMCO extension

Police arrest seven during protest against Sabah village's EMCO extension

Group holds protest claiming that villagers were not given any assistance.

Indonesian rescuers recover debris believed to be from missing submarine

Indonesian rescuers recover debris believed to be from missing submarine

UPDATED 9PM | The Indonesian navy chief of staff says a scan had detected the submarine at 850m, well beyond its survivable limits.

Lawyers offer to help parents sue schools, teachers for 'period spot checks'

Lawyers offer to help parents sue schools, teachers for 'period spot checks'

My friends and I are willing to represent them free of charge, says lawyer Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos.

Attacker fatally stabs police employee near Paris, Macron calls it terrorism

Attacker fatally stabs police employee near Paris, Macron calls it terrorism

The attacker, shot dead by police, was a Tunisian national residing in France.

Southeast Asian leaders discuss Myanmar crisis with junta chief

Southeast Asian leaders discuss Myanmar crisis with junta chief

It aims to persuade the senior general to forge a path to end the violence.

No interference, leaving it to police to investigate Fahmi Reza - Saifuddin

No interference, leaving it to police to investigate Fahmi Reza - Saifuddin

Saifuddin Abdullah says the Communications and Multimedia Ministry will not interfere in the matter.

No need to close schools in N Sembilan, Covid-19 infection still under control - MB

No need to close schools in N Sembilan, Covid-19 infection still under control - MB

Parents are reminded not to send their children who have symptoms or are in close contacts with Covid-19 patients to school.
AstraZeneca vaccines arrive in Malaysia

AstraZeneca vaccines arrive in Malaysia

Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says 268,800 doses of the vaccine arrived last night.

Covid-19 (April 24): 2,717 new cases, three states make up more than two-thirds

Covid-19 (April 24): 2,717 new cases, three states make up more than two-thirds

Selangor, Sarawak and Kelantan see an elevated number of new cases.

Zahid axes Shahidan as Perlis Umno chief ahead of supreme council meet

Zahid axes Shahidan as Perlis Umno chief ahead of supreme council meet

UPDATED 5.17PM | The Arau MP can't attend tomorrow's meeting where the party president is expected to be challenged.

India's daily coronavirus cases climb to new world record as hospitals buckle

India's daily coronavirus cases climb to new world record as hospitals buckle

Infections rose by 346,786 overnight setting a new world record for the third consecutive day.

Younger Brazilians increasingly hit by Covid-19, study finds

Younger Brazilians increasingly hit by Covid-19, study finds

Brazilians in their 20s showing the greatest increase in deaths so far this year.

Fahmi's note from detention: Satires and parodies should be defended

Fahmi's note from detention: Satires and parodies should be defended

UPDATED 2.10PM | Various rights groups argue that satire is an accepted form of criticism protected by the Federal Constitution.

Socso: KPI for sharing CEO posts only involves official account

Socso: KPI for sharing CEO posts only involves official account

It is meant to help the agency disseminate its policies and information faster, says the organisation.
PM: Oversubscription of sustainability sukuk proves M’sia on right track for recovery

PM: Oversubscription of sustainability sukuk proves M’sia on right track for recovery

'This reflects the confidence of investors in the country and market on the recovery and economic growth prospects.'
Muhyiddin arrives in Jakarta for Asean special meeting

Muhyiddin arrives in Jakarta for Asean special meeting

The special meeting will be on the crisis in Myanmar.

African Swine Fever outbreak in eight Sabah districts

African Swine Fever outbreak in eight Sabah districts

As of April 18, a total of 398 pigs had been culled while another 535 died because of the fever.
Get your facts right, Sivarasa tells Zahidi on Orang Asli budget

Get your facts right, Sivarasa tells Zahidi on Orang Asli budget

The PKR MP says Rural Development Ministry allocations in 2019-20 among the biggest the ministry received.

Opposition MPs want education minister out over 'rushed' school reopening

Opposition MPs want education minister out over 'rushed' school reopening

They want the Education Ministry to take responsibility for the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in education institutions.
LETTER | Boys also subjected to demeaning actions in residential schools

LETTER | Boys also subjected to demeaning actions in residential schools

'The ustaz went to each boy one by one and rubbed their nipple with his index finger as part of the interrogation.'

Israeli police clash with Palestinians as East Jerusalem tensions flare during Ramadan

Israeli police clash with Palestinians as East Jerusalem tensions flare during Ramadan

The Palestine Red Crescent said eight Palestinians had been injured Friday night in clashes with police.
Muhyiddin's approval rating shows PN govt on right path - Bersatu leader

Muhyiddin's approval rating shows PN govt on right path - Bersatu leader

Mas Ermieyati also lauded the people's confidence in the government in managing the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hope fades for Indonesian missing submarine as US assists search

Hope fades for Indonesian missing submarine as US assists search

The US is deploying a P-8 Poseidon aircraft to assist the search and rescue operations.

Artist-activist remanded for a day, group gathers in solidarity

Artist-activist remanded for a day, group gathers in solidarity

UPDATED 12.08PM | 'We are optimistic he will be released on police bail...no later than 5 or 6pm today,' his lawyer says.

More risks to pregnant women, their newborns from Covid-19 than known before

More risks to pregnant women, their newborns from Covid-19 than known before

An infection in such newborns is associated with a three-fold risk of severe medical complications, study finds.
Daggers out down south: Chin Tong braces for duel, defies rivals

Daggers out down south: Chin Tong braces for duel, defies rivals

Johor DAP Polls | The incumbent chief wants his rivals to name their candidate and plans.

LETTER | Period spot check a repulsive practice

LETTER | Period spot check a repulsive practice

It is high time that the practice of force in religious teachings is scrutinised and immediately discontinued.
US ends J&J Covid-19 vaccine pause; shots to resume immediately

US ends J&J Covid-19 vaccine pause; shots to resume immediately

CDC and FDA say they will warn of the risk of a potentially fatal syndrome in a fact sheet given to recipients.

Lawmakers urge Biden to back 'moral' patent waiver to speed vaccine access

Lawmakers urge Biden to back 'moral' patent waiver to speed vaccine access

'On this enormously important health issue, this moral issue, the United States has got to do the right thing,' says senator Bernie Sanders.
Kit Siang: I would have betrayed M'sian dream decades ago if I wanted to do so

Kit Siang: I would have betrayed M'sian dream decades ago if I wanted to do so

The DAP supremo reiterates that he is Malaysian first and Chinese second amid attacks against him.
LETTER | 'Tuhan' - why distinction between capital 'T' and lowercase?

LETTER | 'Tuhan' - why distinction between capital 'T' and lowercase?

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka must accept and acknowledge all faiths as is the intent of the Rukun Negara.
Period spot checks may cause lasting psychological impact, experts warn

Period spot checks may cause lasting psychological impact, experts warn

This can result in anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, says MMHA president.

Saifuddin: Ministry may seek external help to resolve MCMC Twitter account issue

Saifuddin: Ministry may seek external help to resolve MCMC Twitter account issue

This because some individuals allegedly involved are no longer working at the MCMC, says minister.

YOURSAY | End period spot checks, treat our children with dignity

YOURSAY | End period spot checks, treat our children with dignity

‘My salute to the girls, some whom are women now, who voiced out and relived the trauma…’
'Period spot checks' a violation of child's rights, says Suhakam

'Period spot checks' a violation of child's rights, says Suhakam

'A clearer disciplinary guideline must be developed to ensure such acts are not repeated.'
Cops: Fahmi arrested for jealousy-themed Spotify playlist

Cops: Fahmi arrested for jealousy-themed Spotify playlist

A report was lodged saying the playlist was insulting to the queen.