Archive - 30 April 2021

The frog is here, then it's there, that's corruption, says the outgoing IGP..

Statement causes animosity towards law enforcers, says Acryl Sani.

Decision whether to restrain govt from instructing company to stop work on project site.

They told me to loosen roadblocks and asked why I tightened them - Abdul Hamid Bador.

Variant linked with reduced vaccine efficacy and increased transmissibility.

The NGO proposes how hiring and firing can be done following due process.

This after suspected Covid-19 individuals are said to have visited these places.

UPDATED 8.45PM | Hamid denies responsibility for recording of minister discussing senior police appointments.

The people of India are struggling to battle the raging outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.

State Assembly speaker says the seat will be declared vacant once he receives Md Yusnan Yusof's death certificate.

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UPDATED 6.50PM | MCO in Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Bandar Baharu, Baling, and Kulim from May 1 to 14.

He also did not complain to the medical officer or the assistants when brought for treatment, says Gombak district police chief.

UPDATED 9.40PM | He rues that Hamzah has too much power and this is not good for the nation.

Abd Rahman Abu Bakar's appointment takes effect on May 1.

This is after an autopsy determined that he had died from serious injuries to his legs and shoulder.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says it will be based on MOH's advice and recommendations.

The Agong urges the public not to let their guard down but comply strictly with the SOPs.

Minister says an e-hailing firm set the maximum age limit as an internal ruling for the registration of its drivers.

The central bank also reports that the banks' funding profile remains stable.

UPDATED 10.30PM | 22 bazaars identified ‘high-risk’ out of 1,073 nationwide.

Selangor reports numbers nearly double the average two weeks ago.

DAP veteran makes the call amidst speculation of mounting challenge against Liew's leadership in Johor.

It reinstates the High Court's decision that N Sundra Rajoo is immune to prosecution for acts done while in office.

Police must take action if it's due to criminal act, stresses the Harapan chairperson.

They say their dependents will be left to fend for themselves if the caregivers contract Covid-19.

Parents can also play their part by discussing the subject with their children at home.

Aid stopped until minister makes new appointments, says Yayasan Chow Kit’s Hartini Zainudin.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is being made worse by the Feb 1 coup.

It makes more sense to keep schools open because we're talking about our children's future.

Many workers are vulnerable to the misconduct of irresponsible superiors resulting in psychological trauma.

We must also listen to the other side of the story.

UPDATED 2.07PM | Home minister also believes he has done nothing wrong in wanting to promote 'our boy' from Ipoh.

UEM Edgenta Berhad (“UEM Edgenta” or the “Company”), South East Asia’s leading Asset Management and Infrastructure Solutions company has entered into a Memorandum of Business Exploration (“MoBE”) with Asma Advanced Solutions LLC (“Asma Advanced”) to identify strategies to capture healthcare support services and integrated facility management markets in Saudi Arabia.

The US should not base its foreign policy in Southeast Asia entirely around countering China's influence.

UPDATED 12.23PM | The new top cop will be replacing Abdul Hamid Bador whose tenure ends on Monday.

Given the spike in Covid-19 cases, students, teachers, and parents must all cooperate to make online lessons effective.

India is being hit hard by a mutated variant of the disease, with the local healthcare system collapsing under pressure.

The government will pay RM2.25 billion in compensation for the deferment.

Syahredzan says data show increasing compounds have not curbed infections, only oppressed rakyat.

The summit with Cepi will support the body's goal of cutting development time for new vaccines to 100 days.

Tens of thousands gathered for the event despite warnings from health authorities.

Charges include attempted murder, robbery and other offences over the February incident where the walker was shot.

It reported 379,257 new infections and 3,645 new deaths on Thursday.

Fighting between Myanmar army and Karen insurgents is expected to intensify.

'The govt never goes bankrupt, it is the rakyat who will be taken to the cleaners.'

This is especially for travel to the East Coast states ahead of the Hari Raya celebration.

Brazil had rejected the Sputnik V shot after finding "serious defects" that Anvisa says could cause a negative reaction.

However, the benefits of the shot continue to outweigh the risks for the majority of people, the MHRA adds.

UPDATED 9.33AM | Md Yusnan Yusuf passed away in the early hours this morning at his home in Melor.

This will provide much-needed relief to Muslims to help them prepare for the Hari Raya celebrations.

The FT minister is displeased the action of the rumour-mongers have affected the reputation of other unrelated parties.

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

'All physical and co-curricular school activities are suspended during the enhanced MCO,' says NSC.