Archive - 27 April 2021

Sabah under CMCO from April 29 to May 17

Sabah under CMCO from April 29 to May 17

Previously under RMCO, Sabah now has 33 locales under EMCO while green zones declining.

Ban on travellers from India to curb new Covid-19 variant - PM

Ban on travellers from India to curb new Covid-19 variant - PM

Ban not racism or discrimination, Muhyiddin says.

'End emergency' group wants to bring 12 opposition leaders to meet Agong

'End emergency' group wants to bring 12 opposition leaders to meet Agong

They will meet Thursday to finalise name list.

‘Questioning Anwar is normal procedure after 18 reports lodged over recording’

‘Questioning Anwar is normal procedure after 18 reports lodged over recording’

Anwar’s statement needed to assist investigations over audio clip, says Huzir Mohamed.

Lynas' permanent disposal facility hits road bump after EIA rejection

Lynas' permanent disposal facility hits road bump after EIA rejection

Rejection comes about three months after Lynas submitted its report on Jan 26.

Court rules Khairuddin has no locus standi to file suit asking PM to resign

Court rules Khairuddin has no locus standi to file suit asking PM to resign

No proof he has genuine legal interest in subject matter, says judge.

AstraZeneca vaccine: Khairy to hold further discussions with Adham

AstraZeneca vaccine: Khairy to hold further discussions with Adham

While data backs vaccine's safety, people's anxiety should not be ignored, says Khairy.

Home Ministry to summon Malaysiakini over rape threat 'may be a joke' article

Home Ministry to summon Malaysiakini over rape threat 'may be a joke' article

Ministry says articles on deputy IGP's remarks were inaccurate.

Brazil health regulator rejects Russia's Sputnik vaccine

Brazil health regulator rejects Russia's Sputnik vaccine

Anvisa staff had highlighted "serious" defects in the vaccine but the vaccine's funder rejects such claims.

Police to review RM50k fines on burger seller, two others

Police to review RM50k fines on burger seller, two others

UPDATED 7.20PM | We will reduce amounts, says Kelantan police chief Shafien Mamat.

Khairy gives breakdown of Covid-19 vaccine programme's RM5b funding

Khairy gives breakdown of Covid-19 vaccine programme's RM5b funding

Various parties questioning govt's need to dip into National Trust Fund.

'Even RM100 a night is hard'  - rojak seller lost for words after RM50k fine

'Even RM100 a night is hard' - rojak seller lost for words after RM50k fine

'I can't afford to pay, I'll have to choose prison', he says.

Govt seeks to strike out suit over citizenship for overseas-born children

Govt seeks to strike out suit over citizenship for overseas-born children

Family Frontiers says govt wants strike out because suit is "troublesome and frivolous".

MOH to re-evaluate RM50,000 compound issued to burger seller

MOH to re-evaluate RM50,000 compound issued to burger seller

This is a special case and it needs to be addressed immediately, says Health Minister Dr Adham Baba.

NSC: Ban on MCO, CMCO interstate travel remains until May 17

NSC: Ban on MCO, CMCO interstate travel remains until May 17

It means those who want to travel between the affected areas for Raya will not be able to do so.

MDEC hopes govt will restore cabotage exemption

MDEC hopes govt will restore cabotage exemption

The cabinet is expected to decide on the policy during its meeting tomorrow.

Investment scams on the rise in Negeri Sembilan

Investment scams on the rise in Negeri Sembilan

A total of 69 reported scams with losses of over RM2.3 million recorded so far this year.

IJM Land's Rimbun Kiara sees massive uptake as homebuyers emphasised on affordable homes

IJM Land's Rimbun Kiara sees massive uptake as homebuyers emphasised on affordable homes

Rimbun Kiara Phase 1 development received a phenomenal response with 100% sales within a day’s launch.

Ex-finance ministers Lim and Najib slam Zafrul over RM5b 'raid'

Ex-finance ministers Lim and Najib slam Zafrul over RM5b 'raid'

They hit out at current finance minister for 'raiding' the National Trust Fund to pay for vaccines.

Elderly get their vaccine jab

Elderly get their vaccine jab

Selangor kicks off Phase 2 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.

M'sia poised to maintain top position in Asean e-commerce market

M'sia poised to maintain top position in Asean e-commerce market

Country's gross merchandise value (GMV) likely to grow 6.0 percent to RM46.7b.

Adham: Any group wanting early Covid-19 vaccination can apply to CITF

Adham: Any group wanting early Covid-19 vaccination can apply to CITF

Any applications to receive the vaccine earlier will be decided based on metrics and methods set by the task force.
NGO hopes Undi18 quiz will prepare youth to vote

NGO hopes Undi18 quiz will prepare youth to vote

KLSCAH hopes the quiz will also dispel the notion that youths are not mature enough to vote.

MIC demands independent investigation into Ganapathy's death

MIC demands independent investigation into Ganapathy's death

MIC vice-president Sivarraajh Chandran says cases like this had eroded the public's confidence in the police.

'Choice of words matters' - activists remind cops after rape threat furore

'Choice of words matters' - activists remind cops after rape threat furore

Police are reminded to choose their words carefully and support those who come forward.

Opinion Editorial:  Employee Engagement – Going Beyond the Buzzword

Opinion Editorial: Employee Engagement – Going Beyond the Buzzword

Gone are the days when an employee seeks work in exchange for monetary gratification, today, it’s about creating impact.
Anwar: Why no probe into alleged recording of PM, home minister?

Anwar: Why no probe into alleged recording of PM, home minister?

Other leaked recordings also have not come under police scrutiny.

Covid-19 (April 27) - 2,733 new cases, S'gor tops list at 750

Covid-19 (April 27) - 2,733 new cases, S'gor tops list at 750

UPDATED 8.05PM | Following behind are Kelantan and Sarawak with 484 and 432 new cases respectively.

Gamalux Oils Sdn Bhd celebrate 60 orphanage home from Kampung Sijangkang

Gamalux Oils Sdn Bhd celebrate 60 orphanage home from Kampung Sijangkang

In conjunction with the glorious Ramadan, Gamalux Oils celebrated 60 orphanages from Rumah Anak Yatim & Asnaf Kg Sijangkang for "Iftar Kasih" on 23 April 2021.

Minister: We don't silence dissent, but be mature and ethical with opinions

Minister: We don't silence dissent, but be mature and ethical with opinions

Saifuddin Abdullah says the govt clearly upholds the freedom of expression as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
MACC confirms two officers nabbed over suspected Nicky Gang involvement

MACC confirms two officers nabbed over suspected Nicky Gang involvement

This comes after the Johor police chief earlier revealed 10 cops were also arrested.

PKR man: Majority of Sabah PKR division want to cut ties with Warisan, Dr M

PKR man: Majority of Sabah PKR division want to cut ties with Warisan, Dr M

Simsudin blames the rejection of Warisan on its president Shafie Apdal's comment that Warisan was 'minus Harapan'.
Viable plan or security theatre? Europe embraces digital health pass

Viable plan or security theatre? Europe embraces digital health pass

Countries depending on tourism want travel to resume but experts say the plan is difficult to implement.

MP SPEAKS | Independent probe needed for period spot check claims

MP SPEAKS | Independent probe needed for period spot check claims

A third party should conduct the independent probe as education authorities have lost the ability to self-check.

Cops: Rape threat not a joke, matter being taken seriously

Cops: Rape threat not a joke, matter being taken seriously

Police say the deputy IGP's remark that it 'may be a joke' is merely an investigative angle.

Finas offers two funds to boost creative content

Finas offers two funds to boost creative content

They are the Pelaksana 3.0 Kenegaraan Fund and TV/OTT programme fund.

RM69.9m in monsoon aid to help rubber smallholders, tappers - PM

RM69.9m in monsoon aid to help rubber smallholders, tappers - PM

This will be paid out in December to 232,319 rubber smallholders and tappers.

Risda, Felcra to pay out RM189.08m dividend

Risda, Felcra to pay out RM189.08m dividend

RM82.03m is the 2020 dividend from Risda, RM107.05m is final total income payout from additional project profits.

SRC abuse of power charge against Najib 'illegal', Shafee submits

SRC abuse of power charge against Najib 'illegal', Shafee submits

The decision to greenlight the govt guarantees was a collective cabinet decision rather than Najib's, appeal court hears.

I will find the best way to work together, says Azlan Man

I will find the best way to work together, says Azlan Man

The Umno Arau division and its Puteri wing rejected his appointment as Perlis Umno chief.

MAS, AirAsia win appeals to quash RM10m fine over market-sharing prohibition breach

MAS, AirAsia win appeals to quash RM10m fine over market-sharing prohibition breach

The court was of the view that MyCC was not a person who is adversely affected by CAT's decision.
Pejuang wants IGP to stay on amid claims govt installing 'own boys'

Pejuang wants IGP to stay on amid claims govt installing 'own boys'

It cites the Police Act, which prevents cops from retiring during a state of emergency.

Neelofa and family fined for breaching travel and proximity rules

Neelofa and family fined for breaching travel and proximity rules

UPDATED 2.55PM | The total fine is RM60,000 for various Covid-19 protocol breaches.

Student who made rape threat apologises, victim's father forgives him

Student who made rape threat apologises, victim's father forgives him

He says children make mistakes and if they admit it and apologise, they should be forgiven.

LETTER | RM50k fine for burger seller: Where is our discretion?

LETTER | RM50k fine for burger seller: Where is our discretion?

The gap between policy crafting, implementing and redress is grossly in a state of serious disconnect.
Three men held for robbery, attempted rape of senior citizen

Three men held for robbery, attempted rape of senior citizen

Police say the 65-year-old victim awoke to find a half-naked man standing in front of her bed holding an iron rod.

92 tapirs killed in road accidents over five years

92 tapirs killed in road accidents over five years

The animal is increasingly threatened due to deforestation.

Ronnie Liu: Ordinary members treated like cannon fodder by DAP elites

Ronnie Liu: Ordinary members treated like cannon fodder by DAP elites

Liu says new members who joined after 2008's success have formed a class of cronies.

Undi18 Quiz

Undi18 Quiz

Some boomers say you're not ready to vote. Can you prove them wrong?

Thailand starts stricter Covid-19 shutdown, but experts say not enough

Thailand starts stricter Covid-19 shutdown, but experts say not enough

One expert warns that shutting places and activities one at a time not enough.

Indian hospitals swamped by Covid-19 as countries promise aid

Indian hospitals swamped by Covid-19 as countries promise aid

Situation in the world’s second most populous country is 'beyond heartbreaking', says WHO chief.

Rebels attack Myanmar army near border, junta knocks back Asean plan

Rebels attack Myanmar army near border, junta knocks back Asean plan

UPDATED 6.30PM | Karen National Union says it captured army camp on west bank of Salween River.

LETTER | Is the government failing our young people?

LETTER | Is the government failing our young people?

The administration seems to have its focus elsewhere while brilliant students are not given the opportunities they need.

YOURSAY | ‘The teacher may have failed Ain, but let’s not fail her’

YOURSAY | ‘The teacher may have failed Ain, but let’s not fail her’

‘We do not want to be a society where rape is trivialised.’
Teen who exposed teacher's 'rape jokes': I'm doing this for every student, not just me

Teen who exposed teacher's 'rape jokes': I'm doing this for every student, not just me

Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam tells Malaysiakini that she doesn’t want such jokes to be normalised.
Carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting - study

Carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting - study

Experts say this may be due to different methods of reporting rather than willful omission.

Anwar summoned to Bukit Aman over audio recording

Anwar summoned to Bukit Aman over audio recording

UPDATED 10.10am | He is being investigated under the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Maliau Basin, the almost untouched ‘lost world of Sabah’

Maliau Basin, the almost untouched ‘lost world of Sabah’

The Sabah Foundation designated the largely unexplored basin as a first-class conservation area in 1981.
Activists fear HK immigration bill will allow arbitrary travel bans

Activists fear HK immigration bill will allow arbitrary travel bans

Lawyers say it empowers authorities to bar anyone, without a court order, from entering or leaving Hong Kong.
Push to save Australia's weird, elusive platypuses as climate worsens

Push to save Australia's weird, elusive platypuses as climate worsens

Scientists believe immediate intervention can preserve the mysterious animal.

LETTER | Human lives are not gambling chips

LETTER | Human lives are not gambling chips

If the AstraZeneca vaccine is expected to be problematic, it should not be used and should be discarded.
Shocked over RM50k fine on burger seller, Umno Youth, PKR call for review

Shocked over RM50k fine on burger seller, Umno Youth, PKR call for review

How many burgers does Wan Mohd Faisal have to sell to pay this fine, asks Tanjong Malim MP Chang Lih Kang.

MPs blast deputy IGP over 'maybe a joke' comment on rape threat

MPs blast deputy IGP over 'maybe a joke' comment on rape threat

How can 'I will shred you or rape you' be treated lightly, asks Kasthuri Patto.

Thai PM fined 6,000 baht for not wearing face mask at meeting

Thai PM fined 6,000 baht for not wearing face mask at meeting

Prime Minister Prayuth posted a photo of him chairing the meeting without a face mask.

Nothing wrong for Socso to promote its services through staff - Saravanan

Nothing wrong for Socso to promote its services through staff - Saravanan

Minister also urges all Socso staff to be honorary ambassadors for the organisation's products and services.

Temporary ban on flights to and from India, from April 28 - Ismail Sabri

Temporary ban on flights to and from India, from April 28 - Ismail Sabri

Ban also applies to passengers who transit in Malaysia en route to another country, says the minister.

2021-04-27

2021-04-27

Thrombosis cases due to AstraZeneca vaccine low, rare, says MOH expert

Thrombosis cases due to AstraZeneca vaccine low, rare, says MOH expert

He says data shows only 168 cases of thrombosis detected worldwide since March from 21.6 million jabs.

Press union rues media outlet that received Covid-19 vaccine while others wait

Press union rues media outlet that received Covid-19 vaccine while others wait

NUJ says this shows that there are 'leakages' in the system.

Do I look like a punching bag because of my weight, fumes 'bullied' Tan

Do I look like a punching bag because of my weight, fumes 'bullied' Tan

JOHOR DAP POLLS | He denies plotting to topple Liew Chin Tong and accuses him of 'fighting his shadow'.

What is the National Trust Fund (Kwan)?

What is the National Trust Fund (Kwan)?

KINIGUIDE | Let's take a look at the fund, how it is funded, its mandate and involvement in Covid-19 vaccine procurement.

Tawau MP denies neglecting constituency

Tawau MP denies neglecting constituency

An activist in Tawau accused the MP of not being back in her constituency since last September.

Month-long school closure

Month-long school closure

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.