Archive - 2 May 2021

RM10,000 reward offered for info over Ganapathy's death

RM10,000 reward offered for info over Ganapathy's death

The reward is for any info that leads to the arrest and conviction of those allegedly responsible for his death.
Ezam's Gerak 98 to take on Dr M, Azmin followers in 46 S'gor, Kedah seats

Ezam's Gerak 98 to take on Dr M, Azmin followers in 46 S'gor, Kedah seats

'Kedah is the main base for Reformasi's number one enemy, Mahathir,' he says.

Be careful when talking about law, Takiyuddin advises top govt servants

Be careful when talking about law, Takiyuddin advises top govt servants

Minister says no one should arbitrarily interpret the provisions of the constitution because the law is clear.
No MCO 3.0 announcement in Ismail Sabri's daily statement today

No MCO 3.0 announcement in Ismail Sabri's daily statement today

The Covid-19 situation is expected to be discussed further in the National Security Council meeting tomorrow.

First case of Covid-19 variant from India detected in M'sia

First case of Covid-19 variant from India detected in M'sia

Health minister says the variant known as B.1.617 was detected in an Indian national screened at KLIA.
Viral message on Selangor MCO is fake - MB's press office

Viral message on Selangor MCO is fake - MB's press office

The message alleges reimplementation of the MCO in the state and the closure of schools.

Chin Tong's team sweeps portfolios at Johor DAP polls, Hong Pin ousted

Chin Tong's team sweeps portfolios at Johor DAP polls, Hong Pin ousted

His challenger Tan Hong Pin fails to make the cut after coming in just short in the 16th position.

Covid-19 (May 2): 3,418 new cases, active cases breach 30,000 mark

Covid-19 (May 2): 3,418 new cases, active cases breach 30,000 mark

COVID-19 | There is also a spike in cases in Terengganu.

Indifference towards Covid-19 burdens healthcare system - Johor ruler

Indifference towards Covid-19 burdens healthcare system - Johor ruler

The situation cannot be allowed to spiral out of control like what happened in India.

Covid-19: Two Ramadan bazaars ordered close in Besut

Covid-19: Two Ramadan bazaars ordered close in Besut

This after some of the traders there tested positive for Covid-19.
Undi18 to be implemented this year - Takiyuddin

Undi18 to be implemented this year - Takiyuddin

It could be done as early as July even though there is no exact time frame.

All AstraZeneca Covid-19 doses snapped up in less than 4 hours

All AstraZeneca Covid-19 doses snapped up in less than 4 hours

There were initially technical issues due to a large number of people visiting the site.
Cartoonist finds inspiration on daily 80km bike commute

Cartoonist finds inspiration on daily 80km bike commute

His comics touch the hearts of many who can't go back to their hometown due to interstate travel restrictions.

Myanmar protesters vow to 'shake the world', more mystery blasts reported

Myanmar protesters vow to 'shake the world', more mystery blasts reported

Demonstrations against the military regime continue while the government blames the explosions on dissidents.

Scientists say India government ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge

Scientists say India government ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge

Experts say they had warned the government of new highly infectious variant of Covid-19 before the current surge.

Ain's dad grateful for support but not receptive to school walkouts

Ain's dad grateful for support but not receptive to school walkouts

Saiful Nizam is worried that the move could court negativity and encourage students to become rebellious.
Liew: DAP must transform from a grocery to a supermarket

Liew: DAP must transform from a grocery to a supermarket

The party has rapidly expanded since 2018 and its management must follow suit.

Netizens slam celebrity after allegedly receiving out-of-state guests

Netizens slam celebrity after allegedly receiving out-of-state guests

Among those at the ‘tahnik’ ceremony to welcome Siti Nurhaliza's newborn were Zulkifli Mohamad and Azhar Idrus.

We'll be losers if we engage PN solely on race and religion - Guan Eng

We'll be losers if we engage PN solely on race and religion - Guan Eng

'The rights of M'sians are best protected and promoted when we work together under the protective shield of the Federal Constitution.'

Thailand sees second day of record-high virus deaths

Thailand sees second day of record-high virus deaths

Its Health Ministry reported 1,940 new coronavirus cases, while deaths hit 21 for a second day.

MP wants Education Ministry to tackle 'unsafe' schools for girls

MP wants Education Ministry to tackle 'unsafe' schools for girls

Maria Chin Abdullah says there must be policy changes to make schools safe for girls.

ADUN SPEAKS | Time for formalised, detailed police standards

ADUN SPEAKS | Time for formalised, detailed police standards

A law governing policing standards alongside the IPCMC will ensure clean investigations and good behaviour.

Taiwan's first batch of Covid-19 aid leaves for India

Taiwan's first batch of Covid-19 aid leaves for India

It consists of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders.

Ahead of MCO review, Health DG highlights stretched ICU at hospital

Ahead of MCO review, Health DG highlights stretched ICU at hospital

The Sungai Buloh Hospital has had to use other wards to accommodate critically ill patients.

Dancing a fine line to keep Mak Yong alive

Dancing a fine line to keep Mak Yong alive

MALAYSIANSKINI | Criticised for modifying a dance form, Rosnan Abdul Rahman believes in ensuring its survival.
LETTER | RM6 million school left idle since BN time

LETTER | RM6 million school left idle since BN time

Leaders of this country need to stop passing the buck and resolve the issue immediately.

COMMENT | Ain, I salute you

COMMENT | Ain, I salute you

To injure another human being for questioning a norm, weakens the community.

Political interference: Kit Siang sees parallels with Lingam tapes, questions PN's silence

Political interference: Kit Siang sees parallels with Lingam tapes, questions PN's silence

UPDATED 1.17PM | He says at least then prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi agreed to an RCI.

'I do not intend to overstay one's welcome' - outgoing IGP

'I do not intend to overstay one's welcome' - outgoing IGP

Every beginning has an end, says Abdul Hamid Bador.
COMMENT | Reform police custody practices now

COMMENT | Reform police custody practices now

It is also time for the introduction of an independent Coroners Act in relation to deaths in custody.

India's daily Covid-19 cases pass 400,000 as second wave worsens

India's daily Covid-19 cases pass 400,000 as second wave worsens

Deaths jumped by 3,523, taking the country's total toll to 211,853.
YOURSAY | 'For DAP, the future is winning over the Malays'

YOURSAY | 'For DAP, the future is winning over the Malays'

‘If DAP pursues the 'Chineseness' mindset, it will fail in the long run.’
Thousands of revellers attend Wuhan music festival

Thousands of revellers attend Wuhan music festival

The festival is making a return after it was forced to be online only last year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

For Marina Ibrahim, 'racist' DAP is the right party to unite all races

For Marina Ibrahim, 'racist' DAP is the right party to unite all races

INTERVIEW | If DAP is racist and chauvinist, then I should challenge myself, says the former local councillor.

AstraZeneca round 2: How to sign up and what to know?

AstraZeneca round 2: How to sign up and what to know?

UPDATED 26/5 | KINIGUIDE | The company's Covid-19 vaccine has been controversial although its benefits still outweigh its risk.