Archive - 1 May 2021

MOE sets four ways for boarding school students to return home for Raya

MOE sets four ways for boarding school students to return home for Raya

Letters will be issued if they have to travel interstate or interzone.

'Prison inmates pepper-sprayed on their privates during quarantine'

'Prison inmates pepper-sprayed on their privates during quarantine'

The families of the 10 inmates said the abuse also extended to beatings that went on into the night.

Covid-19 - Klang Valley ICUs nearing full capacity, warns Health DG

Covid-19 - Klang Valley ICUs nearing full capacity, warns Health DG

Up to 88 percent of available beds are occupied, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

LETTER | Solidarity is power, power is solidarity

LETTER | Solidarity is power, power is solidarity

The eight-hour working day is still intact but there is no room for respite.

Cops to question ‘Buka Puasa Buka Parliament’ participants

Cops to question ‘Buka Puasa Buka Parliament’ participants

This is because police were not given prior notification of the assembly.
Nationwide 'School Walkout Day' to protest sexual harassment next week

Nationwide 'School Walkout Day' to protest sexual harassment next week

Students and teachers are urged to skip school or walk out from classrooms.

Fight involving quarantined workers leaves one dead in Banting

Fight involving quarantined workers leaves one dead in Banting

Two others suffer abdominal stab wounds.

Cops to summon 8 over Fahmi Reza solidarity gathering

Cops to summon 8 over Fahmi Reza solidarity gathering

This includes one federal lawmaker, two PSM leaders, and five civil society members.

Don't make lame excuses for failing Indira, group tells outgoing IGP

Don't make lame excuses for failing Indira, group tells outgoing IGP

Hamid Bador yesterday said Indira's interference made it hard to get her daughter back.
After Ganapathy's death, ex-minister moots using Kwan funds for IPCMC

After Ganapathy's death, ex-minister moots using Kwan funds for IPCMC

M Kulasegaran also calls for an inquiry into the man’s death.
Guan Eng to skip Johor DAP convention due to quarantine

Guan Eng to skip Johor DAP convention due to quarantine

He and his father Kit Siang are both in quarantine and will skip the state convention.

Hisham on two-day official visit to Singapore

Hisham on two-day official visit to Singapore

Foreign minister will discuss with S'pore counterpart plans to further develop mutually beneficial collaboration.

Disturbance in the force: IGP explains why he only spoke out now

Disturbance in the force: IGP explains why he only spoke out now

I was busy trying to fix internal issues, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

LETTER | Hold schools accountable for sexual harassment of students

LETTER | Hold schools accountable for sexual harassment of students

Period spot checks, rape jokes, occurring in school diminish the voice of children in face of abuse.

COMMENT | Malaysian youth in peril

COMMENT | Malaysian youth in peril

Effects of pandemic will last far into the future for today's youths.

Covid-19 (May 1): 2,881 new cases, ICU cases continue to climb

Covid-19 (May 1): 2,881 new cases, ICU cases continue to climb

The top five affected regions are Selangor, Sarawak, Kelantan, KL and Johor.

PM wants MCO 'reviewed', Health Ministry moots it for 'red zones'

PM wants MCO 'reviewed', Health Ministry moots it for 'red zones'

Muhyiddin says review necessary to curb Covid-19, Adham makes MCO proposal as pandemic not slowing down.

Why didn't Abdul Hamid speak up earlier, asks Bersatu man

Why didn't Abdul Hamid speak up earlier, asks Bersatu man

Kepong Bersatu division chief also challenges outgoing IGP to stand for elections.

Booking for voluntary AstraZeneca vaccination opens noon tomorrow - KJ

Booking for voluntary AstraZeneca vaccination opens noon tomorrow - KJ

UPDATED 2.30PM | Online registration includes picking a vaccine centre and date, says the minister.

Outgoing IGP's claim warrants RCI, says Puad

Outgoing IGP's claim warrants RCI, says Puad

This is needed as the force is a critical enforcement agency, should be led by professionals with integrity, he adds.

Astro Awani pledges cooperation in police probe against news presenter

Astro Awani pledges cooperation in police probe against news presenter

This comes after news presenter criticised RM50,000 fine against burger seller who broke SOP.

Minimum wage rate being reviewed to keep it relevant - PM

Minimum wage rate being reviewed to keep it relevant - PM

Muhyiddin says govt always concerned about minimum wage issue, will make efforts to better protect workers.

Paloh rep wonders whom did Hamzah mean by 'us'?

Paloh rep wonders whom did Hamzah mean by 'us'?

Assemblyperson says apparent plot to control the police reminds him of Tamil movies.

Who gets Covid-19 and who will likely die from it?

Who gets Covid-19 and who will likely die from it?

Data analysis shows seniors disproportionately at risk of succumbing to the disease.

Singapore warns of 'tougher action' if infections spread wider

Singapore warns of 'tougher action' if infections spread wider

It registers highest number of domestically transmitted cases in about seven months.

Experts warn Indians of dangers of trying to make oxygen at home

Experts warn Indians of dangers of trying to make oxygen at home

YouTube videos detailing such processes have amassed hundreds of thousands of views.

Myanmar risks coming to standstill as violence worsens - UN envoy

Myanmar risks coming to standstill as violence worsens - UN envoy

Violence is worsening and the running of the state risks coming to a standstill, warns Christine Schraner Burgener.

Next major war will be 'very different,' US defense secretary says

Next major war will be 'very different,' US defense secretary says

Lloyd Austin's remarks did not appear to prescribe specific actions or predict any specific conflict.

Youths break fast in front of Parliament in protest

Youths break fast in front of Parliament in protest

Around 100 young Muslims did so to demand Parliament suspension be lifted and Undi18 implemented.

COMMENT | Empower the disabled with decent jobs

COMMENT | Empower the disabled with decent jobs

MAY DAY | This includes telework, digitalisation of the workplace and the aggressive promotion of e-commerce.

Post-vaccine Covid-19 infections and deaths rare, UK study finds

Post-vaccine Covid-19 infections and deaths rare, UK study finds

Researchers say majority of such cases and fatalities are among vulnerable, elderly people.

LETTER | Workers demand swift implementation of labour law reforms

LETTER | Workers demand swift implementation of labour law reforms

MAY DAY | The government continues to remain silent on whether it will pursue these measures.

COMMENT | 24 years and gender wage gap still a chasm

COMMENT | 24 years and gender wage gap still a chasm

MAY DAY | It is going to be a long, tough battle for women workers in Malaysia to achieve equal rights as men.

No last minute MCO 3.0 in Klang Valley please - MP

No last minute MCO 3.0 in Klang Valley please - MP

Ong Kian Ming says govt must ensure SOPs are made clear first otherwise people may end up getting fined.

COMMENT | Shahzad Ahmed – a systemic murder?

COMMENT | Shahzad Ahmed – a systemic murder?

MAY DAY | Every capitalist crisis makes the pyramid sharper - misery for the majority and boom time for a minority.

Lawmaker says new IGP appointment unlawful, wants Hamzah probed

Lawmaker says new IGP appointment unlawful, wants Hamzah probed

Meru rep claims home minister interfered in the appointment of new IGP.

YOURSAY | So no Covid SOP good enough for our MPs?

YOURSAY | So no Covid SOP good enough for our MPs?

‘It is a lie that our Parliament is closed to protect the health of our MPs.’
COMMENT | A May Day call to our leaders

COMMENT | A May Day call to our leaders

MAY DAY | For the past few months, Malaysian workers have had little to celebrate.

Perak MB negative for Covid-19 but will remain in self-quarantine

Perak MB negative for Covid-19 but will remain in self-quarantine

Saarani Mohamad came into close contact with a Covid positive patient at an April 23 programme.

Father urges parents to ask children about 'period shaming, harassment'

Father urges parents to ask children about 'period shaming, harassment'

He makes the call after finding out that his daughter had suffered degrading punishments at her residential school.