Archive - 25 April 2021

Teen receives rape threat from classmate after exposing male teacher

Teen receives rape threat from classmate after exposing male teacher

Ain Husniza's father says he will lodge a separate police report over this threat.

Arau division, Puteri reject Azlan Man as Perlis Umno chairperson

Arau division, Puteri reject Azlan Man as Perlis Umno chairperson

They urge Umno president Zahid to return the post to Shahidan.

Sunken missing Indonesian submarine found cracked open

Sunken missing Indonesian submarine found cracked open

'Based on the evidence, it can be stated that the KRI Nanggala has sunk and all of its crew have died,' says military chief.
After Zahid's 'mistake', Umno formally calls to reconvene Parliament

After Zahid's 'mistake', Umno formally calls to reconvene Parliament

A previous call led to confused reactions in BN.

Umno to seek guidance from ROS on holding party polls this year

Umno to seek guidance from ROS on holding party polls this year

UPDATED 9.20PM | Party sec-gen says this was the conclusion made at the Umno supreme council meeting today.

One more tests positive for Covid-19 at badminton academy

One more tests positive for Covid-19 at badminton academy

This comes after BAM conducted a third round of tests on a total of 91 athletes, coaches and support staff at the academy.

Preliminary report links gas leak to LRT3 construction work - Energy Commission

Preliminary report links gas leak to LRT3 construction work - Energy Commission

It says the real cause could only be ascertained once investigations are completed.
Italy imposes travel ban from India over Covid-19 variant

Italy imposes travel ban from India over Covid-19 variant

Italy also banned foreign travellers who have been in India in the past 14 days from entering the country.

Ganja, syabu worth RM4.6m seized, six people nabbed in K'tan

Ganja, syabu worth RM4.6m seized, six people nabbed in K'tan

Police say 100 kg of syabu and 393 kg of ganja seized.

Myanmar activists slam Asean-junta consensus, vow to continue protests

Myanmar activists slam Asean-junta consensus, vow to continue protests

'Asean's statement is a slap on the face of the people who have been abused, killed and terrorised by the military.'

Police deny beating individual held over demonstration in Tawau

Police deny beating individual held over demonstration in Tawau

Sabah police commissioner says the allegations carried by a news portal were unfounded.
Covid-19 (April 25): 2,690 new cases, above 2k for 11th consecutive day

Covid-19 (April 25): 2,690 new cases, above 2k for 11th consecutive day

COVID-19 | Selangor, Sarawak and Kelantan continue to record the highest number of new cases.

Maszlee wants student laptop deliveries expedited, Cerdik says 13k distributed

Maszlee wants student laptop deliveries expedited, Cerdik says 13k distributed

All 150,000 are expected to be distributed by September.


Bersatu reconcilliation not so simple - Zahid dashes hopes of PAS Ulama chief

Bersatu reconcilliation not so simple - Zahid dashes hopes of PAS Ulama chief

Umno president says decision not to cooperate made during party general assemble and not a personal decision.

Move to allow vaccinated Malaysian workers to return from Singapore

Move to allow vaccinated Malaysian workers to return from Singapore

The workers involved who have been vaccinated may be given a special green lane pass.
'Food is coming' - Tawau MP tells villagers amid protest and arrests

'Food is coming' - Tawau MP tells villagers amid protest and arrests

UPDATED 9PM | Christina Liew says 2,000 food packs will be distributed in two weeks.

‘Syed Saddiq sounds like cheap cybertooper, mimicking PN leaders attacking Anwar’

‘Syed Saddiq sounds like cheap cybertooper, mimicking PN leaders attacking Anwar’

PKR Youth blasts former minister, saying the latter's criticism is premature and superficial.

498,504 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

498,504 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Selangor recorded the highest number of recipients who had completed both doses, totalling 70,512.
Azmin to lead trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Azmin to lead trade and investment mission to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Saudi Arabia was Malaysia's second-largest trading partner in 2020.

Guan Eng: DAP will fight leaders rejecting multi-racial, multi-religious doctrine

Guan Eng: DAP will fight leaders rejecting multi-racial, multi-religious doctrine

The secretary-general stresses that DAP shall remain a party for Malaysians.

Raya shopping amid Covid-19

Raya shopping amid Covid-19

Visitors throng the Aidilfitri bazaar in Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.

Malacca allows Aidilfitri bazaar to operate until 2am

Malacca allows Aidilfitri bazaar to operate until 2am

Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali cautions operators, traders and visitors to comply with the SOP.

Stop 'politicising' period spot check issue, Wanita MCA tells Teo

Stop 'politicising' period spot check issue, Wanita MCA tells Teo

Its chairperson, Heng Seai Kie, questions why Teo never took action when she was deputy education minister.

US to send aid to India govt, healthcare workers to battle Covid-19 crisis

US to send aid to India govt, healthcare workers to battle Covid-19 crisis

The number of cases across the country of around 1.3 billion rose overnight by 346,786.
Syed Saddiq: Count Muda out if PKR wants to work with 'kleptocratic' Umno

Syed Saddiq: Count Muda out if PKR wants to work with 'kleptocratic' Umno

Muar MP says he would be a hypocrite if he worked with corrupt leaders.

Lawyer confirms two-day remand for Tawau EMCO protesters

Lawyer confirms two-day remand for Tawau EMCO protesters

The police applied for four-day remand but was only granted two days.

COMMENT | Critical learning points for political, health governance of Covid-19

COMMENT | Critical learning points for political, health governance of Covid-19

Learn from the excellent management and governance of the US CDC in relation to the blood clots linked to Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

COMMENT | The legacy of youth political activism in Malaysia

COMMENT | The legacy of youth political activism in Malaysia

The challenge for the youth today is how they can build upon this legacy.

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Batu Kawan MP demands education minister step in after 'rape jokes' video surfaces

Batu Kawan MP demands education minister step in after 'rape jokes' video surfaces

UPDATED 11.02PM | Act against the teacher who made light of sodomy, sexual grooming and paedophilia, says Kasthuri.

'Expedite gazette of convent school as national heritage site'

'Expedite gazette of convent school as national heritage site'

The gazetting of SMK CBN is important for the country’s history., says PIBGN president Mohamad Ali Hasan.

The burning passion behind Time Magazine’s fiery cover

The burning passion behind Time Magazine’s fiery cover

MALAYSIANSKINI | Meet Annice Lyn - the photographer who took this week’s iconic cover shot.

Bersih decries alleged assault on detained Tawau activist

Bersih decries alleged assault on detained Tawau activist

One of the detained activists was allegedly beaten on the shoulder and chest.

Scuffles in Jerusalem after Israeli-Palestinian Ramadan night clashes

Scuffles in Jerusalem after Israeli-Palestinian Ramadan night clashes

The protests spread to several cities in the West Bank and along the Israel-Gaza border.
At least 8 dead in glacier avalanche in India's Himalayan state - official

At least 8 dead in glacier avalanche in India's Himalayan state - official

Efforts are being made to revive the communication network as roads are closed due to heavy snowfall.
MP SPEAKS | DAP foes rubbing their hands in glee at party infighting

MP SPEAKS | DAP foes rubbing their hands in glee at party infighting

DAP cannot continue to be seen as a chaotic, divided, disunited and undisciplined party.

YOURSAY | A Spotify playlist for the police? Anyone?

YOURSAY | A Spotify playlist for the police? Anyone?

‘Is there a lesson here for the police? Yes…’
At least 27 dead in fire at Baghdad hospital for Covid-19 patients - medical sources

At least 27 dead in fire at Baghdad hospital for Covid-19 patients - medical sources

The fire occurred after an accident caused an oxygen tank to explode.
India asks Twitter to take down some tweets critical of its Covid-19 handling

India asks Twitter to take down some tweets critical of its Covid-19 handling

India is in the grip of a rampaging second wave of the pandemic, hitting a rate of one death in just under every four minutes.
Finas reduces bureaucracy to release Prisma funds

Finas reduces bureaucracy to release Prisma funds

Among the initiatives taken was the Komuniti@Finas programme, which enables funds to be channelled more quickly to new talent.
Immunisation - unlicensed elderly care homes a weak spot

Immunisation - unlicensed elderly care homes a weak spot

There are many and this could undermine Phase 2 of the national vaccination programme.