Archive - 28 April 2021

Perak MB to observe 14-day quarantine after close contact with Covid-19 patient

Perak MB to observe 14-day quarantine after close contact with Covid-19 patient

An individual he met during a programme in Lenggong turns out to be infected with the disease.

Sim holds 'show and tell' after critics doubt donation

Sim holds 'show and tell' after critics doubt donation

Bukit Mertajam MP organises bizarre press conference to prove he donated a motorbike to a food delivery rider.

EMCO for four locations in three states from April 29

EMCO for four locations in three states from April 29

They are MTAZ in Machang, Kelantan; Kampung Bangkahulu, Gemas, N Sembilan and two areas in Raub, Pahang.

Perlis mufti wins defamation suit, awarded RM150k damages

Perlis mufti wins defamation suit, awarded RM150k damages

Court also orders activist T Arunakirinathan to pay RM20k cost to Asri Zainul Abidin.

Targeting Asia-Pacific defence, Australia to spend US$580m on military upgrades

Targeting Asia-Pacific defence, Australia to spend US$580m on military upgrades

PM says Australia must expand military assets to be able to respond to unspecified tensions in Asia-Pacific region.

Waivers for vaccine production 'not a solution' - BioNTech

Waivers for vaccine production 'not a solution' - BioNTech

BioNTech says it's not the right way to increase output of Covid-19 vaccines, advocates award of production licences.

Genetic study offers good news for endangered Sumatran rhinos

Genetic study offers good news for endangered Sumatran rhinos

Researchers find that the two wild populations in Borneo and Sumatra boast unexpectedly good genetic health.

Zeti Aziz to step down as PNB chair on April 30

Zeti Aziz to step down as PNB chair on April 30

Zeti has written to PM informing him she will not renew her three-year term upon its completion.

AstraZeneca, manufacturers committed to safety and quality of vaccine

AstraZeneca, manufacturers committed to safety and quality of vaccine

Vaccine maker says each batch undergoes over 60 different quality control tests from manufacturing to vaccination.

Vaccines cut household Covid-19 transmission by up to half, data shows

Vaccines cut household Covid-19 transmission by up to half, data shows

English study offers insight into the extent Covid-19 vaccines can prevent transmission.

MyUbat expanded to all govt health facilities

MyUbat expanded to all govt health facilities

System lets patients monitor medication on app, easier for pharmaceutical facilities to manage supply.

Covid-19  - more allocation, manpower for S'wak amidst spike

Covid-19 - more allocation, manpower for S'wak amidst spike

The additional budget is to purchase ICU beds and ventilators among others, says health minister.

Cops nab individuals with fake travel permits bearing Istana letterhead

Cops nab individuals with fake travel permits bearing Istana letterhead

Dang Wangi police chief says the suspects are being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
Fuel prices: RON97, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Fuel prices: RON97, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Prices stay at RM2.58 for RON97, RM2.05 for RON95 and RM2.15 for diesel per litre from April 29 to May 5.

KJ confirms hotel staff in Pahang vaccinated

KJ confirms hotel staff in Pahang vaccinated

UPDATED 6.49PM | The workers, including those at Genting's hotels and casino, receive their first dose.

KJ denies RM70m for vaccine appointment system excessive

KJ denies RM70m for vaccine appointment system excessive

Minister reiterates the sum is merely the maximum spending approved and not the final cost.

Deadline for Lynas to build disposal facility extended to Sept 2

Deadline for Lynas to build disposal facility extended to Sept 2

This is after the company appealed for an extension to the AELB.

Covid-19 (April 28): New cases breach 3k mark

Covid-19 (April 28): New cases breach 3k mark

COVID-91 | New cases in Selangor shoot up to 1,019, five-fold compared to a month ago.

One more day for Najib’s RM42m SRC appeal hearing

One more day for Najib’s RM42m SRC appeal hearing

The appeals court also tells the defence team to keep their submissions brief and to the point.

Covid-19 data goes through multiple layers of verification: Adham Baba

Covid-19 data goes through multiple layers of verification: Adham Baba

The Health Minister refutes allegations that Health Ministry fabricates the data.

As US troops leave Afghanistan, lawmakers fear dark future for women

As US troops leave Afghanistan, lawmakers fear dark future for women

'Decision may result in Taliban offensive that topples govt'.

EU legal case against AstraZeneca begins in Brussels court

EU legal case against AstraZeneca begins in Brussels court

The bloc's lawyers press for immediate deliveries from all factories, including from Britain.
Minister assures thorough probe into teacher accused of rape joke

Minister assures thorough probe into teacher accused of rape joke

UPDATED 4.49PM | Radzi stresses his ministry is taking this seriously and will not tolerate such actions.

Even RM10k is too much - Guan Eng calls Takiyuddin 'inhumane'

Even RM10k is too much - Guan Eng calls Takiyuddin 'inhumane'

The DAP leader says it would still be too much for a petty trader even after a 50 percent discount.

PM urges 'humane approach' when issuing SOP fines

PM urges 'humane approach' when issuing SOP fines

He advises authorities to use discretion when monitoring Covid-19 SOP compliance.

Small businesses appeal to S'gor MB for rental relief as pandemic bites

Small businesses appeal to S'gor MB for rental relief as pandemic bites

They propose the government set up a fund that offers rental relief of up to 50 percent.

Teen wants apology for lewd comments, some allegedly by teachers

Teen wants apology for lewd comments, some allegedly by teachers

Many lewd comments discussing her body are left on social media after her interview with Malaysiakini

LETTER | Gerak stands in solidarity with Ain Husniza

LETTER | Gerak stands in solidarity with Ain Husniza

We are horrified and disgusted that rape, a violent crime, was trivialised and normalised by a teacher.

Where's Rina? MPs ask after govt calls women's challenge 'troublesome'

Where's Rina? MPs ask after govt calls women's challenge 'troublesome'

Women who have foreign spouses currently cannot obtain citizenship for their children.

Digital Building Ecosystem (4 of 13): Know Your Visitors

Digital Building Ecosystem (4 of 13): Know Your Visitors

With many readily available modules, TimeTec Digital Building Ecosystem helps modern building management ease daily operations.
LETTER | Vaccination statistics worth a thousand words

LETTER | Vaccination statistics worth a thousand words

Many pseudoscience messages and videos have spread widely on social media platforms.

Ministry abolishes UPSR in full, cancels PT3 for this year

Ministry abolishes UPSR in full, cancels PT3 for this year

UPDATED 5.25PM | This marks end to Standard 6 exam after 33 years.

Govt told to end 'institutionalised' rape culture

Govt told to end 'institutionalised' rape culture

Additionally, safe reporting practices for survivors of violence or harassment who come forward must be established.
ISKL Alumni hosts Future Ready: Alumni Black Box Conversations - The Arts

ISKL Alumni hosts Future Ready: Alumni Black Box Conversations - The Arts

For students or alumni hoping to pursue a career in the Arts, how interesting would it be to sit down with not just one but four incredibly talented creatives from the Arts industry?

Repossessed car, unpaid loan, RM50k fine: Grocer offers to give up shop

Repossessed car, unpaid loan, RM50k fine: Grocer offers to give up shop

The father of three says he simply cannot afford to pay the fine for allegedly operating beyond MCO hours.

AstraZeneca vaccine to go to those who volunteer - KJ

AstraZeneca vaccine to go to those who volunteer - KJ

UPDATED 5.11pm | Special vaccination centres to open in KL and Selangor.

After deadline miss, MP reminds KJ about 'revoke Lynas' licence' comment

After deadline miss, MP reminds KJ about 'revoke Lynas' licence' comment

The minister had said this in relation to Lynas failing to meet the deadline to build its PDF.

RM50k SOP fines: IGP urges affected traders to appeal

RM50k SOP fines: IGP urges affected traders to appeal

Those appealing can explain to Health Ministry why fine should be waived or reduced, says Hamid.

COMMENT | Are international schools charging too much?

COMMENT | Are international schools charging too much?

All I am asking is whether the fees in international schools are equitable.
'Intent to incite' - cops summon Zunar over 'Thaipusam cartoon' probe

'Intent to incite' - cops summon Zunar over 'Thaipusam cartoon' probe

This is over a cartoon that lampooned the Kedah state govt's decision to cancel the religious holiday.

Lazada and Berkat Madinah partner in support of Islamic Relief Malaysia to aid over 60,000 underprivileged families

Lazada and Berkat Madinah partner in support of Islamic Relief Malaysia to aid over 60,000 underprivileged families

True to the spirit of Ramadan, Lazada Malaysia has announced a partnership with Berkat Madinah, in support of Islamic Relief Malaysia.
CIJ: Unacceptable to target media for quoting DIGP verbatim

CIJ: Unacceptable to target media for quoting DIGP verbatim

The press group says such comments also shift attention away from the rape threat reported.

Najib was never ‘shadow director’ of SRC, appeal court hears

Najib was never ‘shadow director’ of SRC, appeal court hears

Lead counsel submits the trial judge in the RM42m corruption case had erred in labelling Najib as SRC’s shadow director.
Indian hospitals starved of oxygen as Covid deaths near 200,000

Indian hospitals starved of oxygen as Covid deaths near 200,000

Hospitals are starved of life-saving oxygen and beds turned away coronavirus patients.
US celebrates easing of mask rules after 'stunning progress' in vaccination

US celebrates easing of mask rules after 'stunning progress' in vaccination

Just over 29% of the US population is fully vaccinated and 43% have had one dose of the two-shot vaccines.
Alphabet sets profit record, plans US$50b share buyback

Alphabet sets profit record, plans US$50b share buyback

But it warns a surge in usage and ad sales during the pandemic may slow as people resume in-person activities.
Special RM500 Raya, Gawai aid for S'wak civil servants

Special RM500 Raya, Gawai aid for S'wak civil servants

The government hopes that this aid can ease the financial burden of state civil servants.
Lynas to provide more info to resume radioactive waste disposal assessment

Lynas to provide more info to resume radioactive waste disposal assessment

UPDATED 5.07PM | Lynas says as part of the DOE's process of assessing the EIA, it has requested further information.

LETTER | DBKL not serious in developing KL to be world class city

LETTER | DBKL not serious in developing KL to be world class city

It has failed in managing and transforming Kuala Lumpur into a liveable city.
Kit Siang reiterates external threats to DAP despite Liu's scepticism

Kit Siang reiterates external threats to DAP despite Liu's scepticism

The party veteran warns of hostile forces attempting to drive a wedge in the party amid internal polls.

Despite outcry, vaccinations for migrants remain crucial

Despite outcry, vaccinations for migrants remain crucial

COVID-19 | Mercy Malaysia president says scientific evidence, and not public sentiment, should dictate public health measures.
Students affected by school closures may lose RM740 expected annual income - ADB

Students affected by school closures may lose RM740 expected annual income - ADB

This represents 2.4pct decline on average, says Asian Development Bank.

LETTER | Curbing misinformation by not curtailing information

LETTER | Curbing misinformation by not curtailing information

Transparency is the only reliable way to curb misinformation and disinformation.

Student group urges against 'last minute' SPM results as varsity plans at stake

Student group urges against 'last minute' SPM results as varsity plans at stake

This is because the MOE has yet to announce the date and it has affected students' planning for tertiary education.
Biden's first 100 days: Covid-19, jobs, foreign policy, immigration, guns and dogs

Biden's first 100 days: Covid-19, jobs, foreign policy, immigration, guns and dogs

Here are some of the key policy issues of Biden's first 100 days and how he has fared so far.

Azalina questions Takiyuddin's justification to keep Parliament shut

Azalina questions Takiyuddin's justification to keep Parliament shut

The Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker also points out contradictory statements made by the minister.

COMMENT | The collective delusion of Muhyiddin’s Bersatu

COMMENT | The collective delusion of Muhyiddin’s Bersatu

Once we put everything into context, a different picture appears.
2021-04-28

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LETTER | Rape threats should never ever be referred to as 'jokes'

LETTER | Rape threats should never ever be referred to as 'jokes'

Civil society wants to highlight that DIGP Acryl Sani is being insensitive to the issue of rape.

Fines for SOP breaches must be issued according to guidelines - Takiyuddin

Fines for SOP breaches must be issued according to guidelines - Takiyuddin

This includes RM10,000 fines for serious offenders and up to 50 percent discount for early payment.

Covid-19 cases at 30 schools in Selangor, all ordered to close

Covid-19 cases at 30 schools in Selangor, all ordered to close

The closure takes place from April 28 (today) until April 29.
MV Mega Bakti in search of more evidence on Kri Nanggala

MV Mega Bakti in search of more evidence on Kri Nanggala

This RMN submarine rescue ship is searching for additional debris from the missing Indonesian Navy submarine.

YOURSAY | Sky-high fines: Need to temper law with compassion

YOURSAY | Sky-high fines: Need to temper law with compassion

‘But Faisal, be thankful the police did not smash your door and cooking utensils.’
CMCO: Sabah to continue allowing inter-district travel according to zones

CMCO: Sabah to continue allowing inter-district travel according to zones

Retaining the existing SOP will also speed up the recovery of the economic sector, says Masidi Manjun.

COMMENT | Troubling cases of the govt criminalising speech

COMMENT | Troubling cases of the govt criminalising speech

With GE15 on the horizon, there is a grave risk that arrests will continue to rise.
DAP 'devil' tells how he shed horns in Malay heartland

DAP 'devil' tells how he shed horns in Malay heartland

Yeo Tung Siong reveals how he retained Pekan Nanas even after it became Malay-majority.

Labour Department probes deceased worker's claim of unpaid wages

Labour Department probes deceased worker's claim of unpaid wages

Before his death, the Pakistani worker accused his employer of not paying him for five months.

Students compounded for not wearing masks don't have to pay

Students compounded for not wearing masks don't have to pay

I assisted them because they will be sitting for their exams, says Perak exco member.

Covid-19 hits old folks' home in Klang, 20 infected

Covid-19 hits old folks' home in Klang, 20 infected

The elders are at a higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19, says Tony Leong.

RM50k fines for rojak, burger sellers

RM50k fines for rojak, burger sellers

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