Archive - 29 April 2021

S'wak allows students in hostels to return home, no tests required

S'wak allows students in hostels to return home, no tests required

This follows the state govt's announcement to extend the closure of educational institutions in red zones until May 10.
Saravanan: E-Wages system to monitor salary payments in real-time

Saravanan: E-Wages system to monitor salary payments in real-time

This is to ensure salary payments would be made before the seventh day of each month as stipulated under Employment Act.
Hotel sector vaccination only done after acquisition of additional doses

Hotel sector vaccination only done after acquisition of additional doses

The vaccination involved six districts and not just employees from the Genting Group, says Pahang SDMC.
Two more localities under EMCO from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

Two more localities under EMCO from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri

They are Taman Seri Desa in Temerloh, Pahang, and SMK Melugu in Sri Aman, Sarawak.
Don't trivialise rape joke at school, stern action must be taken - Rina

Don't trivialise rape joke at school, stern action must be taken - Rina

Minister says the matter is being taken seriously and such actions were unprofessional.

Gombak police chief denies viral video linked to Ganapathy's death

Gombak police chief denies viral video linked to Ganapathy's death

Arifai Tarawe advises the public to stop spreading the video clip or relating it to Ganapathy's case which is under probe.
Perak MB set to resume duties on May 4 after 11-day quarantine

Perak MB set to resume duties on May 4 after 11-day quarantine

Saarani Mohamad is among the close contacts of a Covid-19 patient when he attended a programme in Lenggong.

LETTER | Justice for Ganapathy

LETTER | Justice for Ganapathy

This case has been officially announced 10 days ago, and there has been no action taken yet.
Two-week quarantine for returnees from 40 countries

Two-week quarantine for returnees from 40 countries

The countries are where more transmissible Covid-19 variants that affect vaccine efficacy have been detected.

LETTER | DAP polls: Battle between David and Goliath

LETTER | DAP polls: Battle between David and Goliath

David here is a good representation of the grassroots versus the mighty Goliath, aka elitists.
World to spend RM644b on Covid-19 vaccines through 2025: report

World to spend RM644b on Covid-19 vaccines through 2025: report

This is driven by mass vaccination programmes underway and 'booster shots' expected every two years.

COMMENT | Education Ministry must commit to safe environment for students

COMMENT | Education Ministry must commit to safe environment for students

Implement this commitment whilst taking the complexity of the issue into consideration.

Expedite vaccine administration to M'sians working in S'pore - Johor MB

Expedite vaccine administration to M'sians working in S'pore - Johor MB

'Whether the border is open soon or not, we hope the administration of these 100,000 additional vaccines will proceed.'
As climate changes, study finds world's glaciers melting faster

As climate changes, study finds world's glaciers melting faster

The study checked 220,000 glaciers around the world.

BioNTech expects vaccine trial results for babies by Sept

BioNTech expects vaccine trial results for babies by Sept

'In July, the first results could be available for the five to 12-year-olds, in September for the younger children,' it says.
Covid-19 (April 29): 3,332 new cases, S'gor surpasses 1k mark again

Covid-19 (April 29): 3,332 new cases, S'gor surpasses 1k mark again

UPDATED 8.55PM | COVID-19 | This is the second day that cases have exceeded the 3,000 mark.

Rockets fired at two Myanmar airbases, no casualties - military

Rockets fired at two Myanmar airbases, no casualties - military

In the first attack, three blasts went off at an airbase near the central town of Magway.

Saifuddin Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19

Saifuddin Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19

The minister has not been vaccinated yet and is waiting to be inoculated together with press members.

Two Spanish journalists, Irish citizen killed in Burkina Faso ambush

Two Spanish journalists, Irish citizen killed in Burkina Faso ambush

The trio was on an anti-poaching patrol near a nature reserve in eastern Burkina Faso.

Uni students except in Sarawak allowed to go home for Raya

Uni students except in Sarawak allowed to go home for Raya

Over 100k students currently on campus can go home.

Worker suicide - economist urges review of labour policy

Worker suicide - economist urges review of labour policy

A life has been lost and there could be more lives lost, so how do we change the position, asks Ramon Navaratnam.

How soon is soon, govt asked on Undi18 implementation

How soon is soon, govt asked on Undi18 implementation

UPDATED 10PM | What technical challenges are impeding the lowering of voting age, asks Young Voters Association.

Biden talks tough on China in first speech to Congress

Biden talks tough on China in first speech to Congress

We have to develop and dominate the products and technologies of the future, says US president.

Ex-CJ Arifin slated for top PNB post following Zeti's exit - report

Ex-CJ Arifin slated for top PNB post following Zeti's exit - report

Zeti is leaving following the completion of her three-year term at the helm.

EU report accuses Russia, China of sowing mistrust in Western vaccines

EU report accuses Russia, China of sowing mistrust in Western vaccines

It says they pushed fake news online in multiple languages sensationalising vaccine safety concerns.

Australia says two deaths not likely to be linked to Covid-19 vaccine

Australia says two deaths not likely to be linked to Covid-19 vaccine

UPDATED 3.50PM | Current evidence does not suggest likely association - John Skerritt.

LETTER | No school should be an environment where students feel unsafe

LETTER | No school should be an environment where students feel unsafe

'How could a decent person think violating student bodies is acceptable?'
Oil prices extend gains as demand outlook offsets India concerns

Oil prices extend gains as demand outlook offsets India concerns

Opec+ sticks to its plans for a gradual easing of oil production restrictions.

Thousands of Colombians march to protest tax proposals

Thousands of Colombians march to protest tax proposals

Union leaders call for marches to continue on Thursday and announced another protest for May 19.

Private hospitals running out of beds for Covid-19 patients - association

Private hospitals running out of beds for Covid-19 patients - association

Biggest fear is healthcare shutdown with no beds, no oxygen treatment, says Dr Kuljit Singh.

From teacher to zombie - the story of an ex-drug addict

From teacher to zombie - the story of an ex-drug addict

Pak Long's heroin addiction cost him his teaching job and turned him into the living dead, but he found a way out.

Hadi undergoing follow-up treatment at IJN

Hadi undergoing follow-up treatment at IJN

He is undergoing treatment for several days, his political secretary says.

COMMENT | Will IGP Hamid Bador’s term be extended?

COMMENT | Will IGP Hamid Bador’s term be extended?

'Is he retiring as scheduled? No successor has been named at this late hour.'

Sarawak rejects KJ's AstraZeneca vaccine offer

Sarawak rejects KJ's AstraZeneca vaccine offer

State minister says those who want that vaccine will have to go to S'gor, KL as it will not be available in S'wak.

YOURSAY | For Dr M, it is always 'my way' or the highway

YOURSAY | For Dr M, it is always 'my way' or the highway

'He will fire anyone who criticises him or is smarter than him.'

After cabinet meeting, EC taking steps to implement Undi18 soon - minister

After cabinet meeting, EC taking steps to implement Undi18 soon - minister

EC resolving legal and technical matters to lower voting age says de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

Have common sense, deputy minister tells SOP enforcers

Have common sense, deputy minister tells SOP enforcers

Mas Ermieyati says enforcers need to consider the causes that led to SOP breaches, especially for small businesses.

Toddler dies after being left in a car in Johor

Toddler dies after being left in a car in Johor

The baby was unintentionally left behind in the car, on Sunday afternoon, by her 59-year-old grandmother.

Ronnie Liu: Merge Harapan parties into a single progressive entity

Ronnie Liu: Merge Harapan parties into a single progressive entity

The best hope for a united Malaysia is for a DAP-PKR-Amanah fusion, says the Sungai Pelek rep.

Remains of Pakistani worker in wage dispute to be sent back Friday

Remains of Pakistani worker in wage dispute to be sent back Friday

The employer will bear all costs of repatriation, in addition to backdated wages and a goodwill payment.

Genting staff vaccinated

Genting staff vaccinated

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Cops to quiz MP, activists over Fahmi Reza solidarity gathering

Cops to quiz MP, activists over Fahmi Reza solidarity gathering

Dang Wangi police contacted Fahmi Fadzil, Sevan Doraisamy and Wong Yan Ke on Wednesday.