Archive - 3 May 2021

Speed up vaccination of frontliners, including media - deputy minister

Speed up vaccination of frontliners, including media - deputy minister

Facilities and assistance should be provided to this group, says Zahidi.

State rep lodges report against news portal over article

State rep lodges report against news portal over article

The article portrayed me as irresponsible, says Abdul Yunus Jamhari.

Covid-19: Visitors must get Jakoa permit before entering Orang Asli villages

Covid-19: Visitors must get Jakoa permit before entering Orang Asli villages

Safety is our main concern, says Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

Adham: Covid-19 patients now younger, sicker, harder to treat

Adham: Covid-19 patients now younger, sicker, harder to treat

Patients could be seeking treatment late, health minister says.

Peter Anthony sent support letters to Najib even after tender closed - witness

Peter Anthony sent support letters to Najib even after tender closed - witness

Tender offer closed May 27, 2014, letters sent dated June 9, 10 and July 11, says MACC officer.

EMCO in 6 Terengganu, Kelantan areas to end May 4 - minister

EMCO in 6 Terengganu, Kelantan areas to end May 4 - minister

Case numbers have dropped and clusters under control, says Ismail.

Amend constitution to prevent political influence in police - G25

Amend constitution to prevent political influence in police - G25

Ex-IGP's revelation gives a negative perception of the police.

Covax gets boost from Moderna deal, Sweden's donation of vaccines - Gavi

Covax gets boost from Moderna deal, Sweden's donation of vaccines - Gavi

Sweden donates 1m AstraZeneca shots to global Covax programme.

'We are all the same' - Barcelona church opens doors to Ramadan dinners

'We are all the same' - Barcelona church opens doors to Ramadan dinners

This is in view of the Covid-19 restrictions which prevent Muslims from breaking fast in indoor venues.

No Covid-19 contamination detected in meat from India - DG

No Covid-19 contamination detected in meat from India - DG

Lab tests on 400 samples of food and livestock products turned negative, says the vet services chief.

India's opposition sees hope for future in Modi's state election defeat

India's opposition sees hope for future in Modi's state election defeat

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee won two-thirds victory in West Bengal election.

'Rape joke': NGOs disagree with school walkout, say minister should act instead

'Rape joke': NGOs disagree with school walkout, say minister should act instead

Walking out of class is playing truant, which is a disciplinary violation, says Amidi Abdul Manan.

PKR, DAP demand MACC take Hamid's 'corrupt frogs' allegation seriously

PKR, DAP demand MACC take Hamid's 'corrupt frogs' allegation seriously

Failure to investigate the allegations when it came from a high authority will tarnish MACC's reputation.

Covid-19 (May 3): 2,500 new cases, ICU use rising

Covid-19 (May 3): 2,500 new cases, ICU use rising

Klang Valley alone reported 840 new cases.

Anwar gets RM600,000 instead of RM1.1m in defamation suit against TV3

Anwar gets RM600,000 instead of RM1.1m in defamation suit against TV3

The Appeals Court reduces the damages in the MP's suit against TV3 for linking him to the Lahad Datu intrusion in 2013.

Haj pilgrims to get Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines

Haj pilgrims to get Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines

Those are the only vaccines currently recognised by Saudi Arabia.

Woman held with 18kg of ganja at Kuching International Airport

Woman held with 18kg of ganja at Kuching International Airport

Suspect is believed to be a drug mule travelling from KL who was found carrying a luggage bag containing marijuana.

India's Covid-19 cases near 20 million, peak seen nearing

India's Covid-19 cases near 20 million, peak seen nearing

The Indian Covid-19 variant has now reached at least 17 countries including Britain, Switzerland and Iran.
KJ: Pahang decided hotel sector vaccination before JKJAV changed Sinovac advisory

KJ: Pahang decided hotel sector vaccination before JKJAV changed Sinovac advisory

Revised advisory is to include those above 60 for the vaccine, says the minister.

Asean plus China, Japan, S Korea vow to boost financial ties amid pandemic

Asean plus China, Japan, S Korea vow to boost financial ties amid pandemic

They also pledge to provide continued support for countries hit hard by the Covid-19.

ICU nears capacity, Kelantan resorts to field hospital

ICU nears capacity, Kelantan resorts to field hospital

New hospital and quarantine centre will only last a few days if cases persist, says Dr Izani.

PKR sec-gen: Congress can discuss anything, even 'Zahid-Anwar audio clip'

PKR sec-gen: Congress can discuss anything, even 'Zahid-Anwar audio clip'

Saifuddin says delegates will be given space to debate, air their views at the party congress in June.

Some courses not accredited by MQA, students demand action from Lim Kok Wing

Some courses not accredited by MQA, students demand action from Lim Kok Wing

Without accreditation from the MQA, their degrees are not recognised locally and internationally, the students said.

M'sia must find ways to better manage senior citizens

M'sia must find ways to better manage senior citizens

The quality of care for the aged needs to be improved as the population ages rapidly.

Melor state seat declared vacant

Melor state seat declared vacant

This comes after the passing of incumbent Md Yusnan Yusof on April 30.

Media advocacy groups want 'oppressive' laws reviewed

Media advocacy groups want 'oppressive' laws reviewed

The laws are often used to pressure press groups that covered the government negatively.

Pathway To Advanced Technology

Pathway To Advanced Technology

Exco: Kenduri in KL linked to B.1.351 variant emergence in K'tan

Exco: Kenduri in KL linked to B.1.351 variant emergence in K'tan

'We have traced it to (incidents of) border crossings.'

Data shows making AstraZeneca vaccine opt-in boosted confidence in NIP

Data shows making AstraZeneca vaccine opt-in boosted confidence in NIP

UPDATED 4.38PM | Khairy says 80pct of those who cancelled MySejahtera sign-up re-registered after the brand was removed from NIP.

Philippines foreign minister issues expletive-laced tweet over South China Sea

Philippines foreign minister issues expletive-laced tweet over South China Sea

This is over the presence of hundreds of Chinese fishing boats in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.

Siti denies breaching rules by inviting T'ganu-based preacher as guest

Siti denies breaching rules by inviting T'ganu-based preacher as guest

The singer says the preacher happened to be in Kuala Lumpur at the time of the event.

'New IGP will have his work cut out for him'

'New IGP will have his work cut out for him'

Acryl Sani has to work extra hard to resolve the various issues confronting the police force, says Klang MP.

RM2.25b should be spent on B20 instead of toll freeze, PSM tells PN govt

RM2.25b should be spent on B20 instead of toll freeze, PSM tells PN govt

Sharan Raj says the B20 community has been struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Blinken says China acting 'more aggressively abroad'

Blinken says China acting 'more aggressively abroad'

The US secretary of state tells CBS News the action of Beijing is a fact.

Yeoh’s defamation suit against ex-IGP Musa struck out, allowed to refile

Yeoh’s defamation suit against ex-IGP Musa struck out, allowed to refile

UPDATED 4.30PM | Suit has been refiled, says the Segambut MP's lawyer.

Outgoing IGP: I look happy to retire but in my heart, I'm anxious

Outgoing IGP: I look happy to retire but in my heart, I'm anxious

Abdul Hamid Bador also expresses confidence in his successor Acryl Sani to take on the challenges.

LETTER | Reporting the news without fear or favour

LETTER | Reporting the news without fear or favour

The onus is on you to check for factual errors, and ensure only the truth reaches your readers, listeners or viewers.
Bersih, 6 NGOs to proceed with legal action despite emergency ending on Aug 1

Bersih, 6 NGOs to proceed with legal action despite emergency ending on Aug 1

They want to question the validity of an amendment to the Federal Constitution.

COMMENT | Political interference in police force will estrange cops from society

COMMENT | Political interference in police force will estrange cops from society

When police officials are appointed by politicians, public will question impartiality of officers in performing duties.

LETTER | Myanmar - Asean must act to achieve consensus points

LETTER | Myanmar - Asean must act to achieve consensus points

The onus is not just on Myanmar to engage but also for Asean to avoid the rhetoric trap.

LETTER | Thank you, Abdul Hamid - the gentleman and an officer

LETTER | Thank you, Abdul Hamid - the gentleman and an officer

The outgoing IGP has served the nation with dedication for 42 years.

'Sustainable' press freedom: Change institutions, laws, not just people

'Sustainable' press freedom: Change institutions, laws, not just people

Experts say there must be codified protections, newsroom transparency and institutional reforms.

Two M'sians among 14 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore

Two M'sians among 14 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore

MOH says both cases are linked to the existing clusters.
Flights from India: Minister says they carried cargo, no passengers

Flights from India: Minister says they carried cargo, no passengers

UPDATED 6.20PM | Passenger aircraft used to carry freight including medical supplies, says Wee.

Najib’s 1MDB trial taken off due to Covid-19 again

Najib’s 1MDB trial taken off due to Covid-19 again

A lawyer within the former PM’s legal team has come in contact with patients who tested positive for the coronavirus.
LETTER | Restrictions hamper long journey towards press freedom

LETTER | Restrictions hamper long journey towards press freedom

The government's supposed support of press freedom is not being reflected by its actions.

ADUN SPEAKS | High time for Royal Commission of Public Service

ADUN SPEAKS | High time for Royal Commission of Public Service

Political interference claim is also a good reason to set up IPCMC to help police force become more professional.

Takiyuddin should take his own advice on the law - Kit Siang

Takiyuddin should take his own advice on the law - Kit Siang

He should also allow Parliament to convene as the law allows it.

'New norms' for investigative journalism in times of pandemic

'New norms' for investigative journalism in times of pandemic

Journalists push through disinformation, disinterest and restrictions to pursue investigative reports.

COMMENT | Hamid Bador had nothing under control

COMMENT | Hamid Bador had nothing under control

Ultimately, the outgoing top cop could not tame the beast and now he shouts impotently at it, while out of time.

NZ's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile

NZ's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile

PM says there are things China and New Zealand 'do not, cannot, and will not agree'.

Loke willing to be DAP sec-gen if given mandate

Loke willing to be DAP sec-gen if given mandate

New sec-gen should continue party's course towards being multiracial, he says.

LETTER | Teacher overjoyed with UPSR abolishment

LETTER | Teacher overjoyed with UPSR abolishment

The emphasis on getting good grades robs children of the joy of learning.

Malaysia's freefall in press freedom index - here's why it matters

Malaysia's freefall in press freedom index - here's why it matters

Thirty years after World Press Freedom Day was mooted, our country regressed more than any other in the last 12 months.
Khamenei criticises Iran's foreign minister over leaked remarks

Khamenei criticises Iran's foreign minister over leaked remarks

The minister had said the Revolutionary Guards had more say over foreign policy than he does.

'No financial sense' - Pua says PN's toll policy costs taxpayers, road users more

'No financial sense' - Pua says PN's toll policy costs taxpayers, road users more

MP says if govt proceeded with Harapan's plan it would have saved hundreds of millions, reduced toll rates.

Covid-19: Three-digit daily cases expected in K'tan for four weeks

Covid-19: Three-digit daily cases expected in K'tan for four weeks

The state has logged 400-500 daily Covid-19 cases despite taking measures to curb virus spread.

Curbed freedoms: A timeline of press suppression in Malaysia

Curbed freedoms: A timeline of press suppression in Malaysia

Spanning from 1961 when Umno first acquired Utusan to Malaysiakini’s half a million ringgit fine this year.

MEF urges govt to delay review of minimum wage

MEF urges govt to delay review of minimum wage

MEF wants status quo to remain for two years at least as Covid-19 has forced employers to cut costs.

COMMENT | Said Zahari: Unsung Mandela of press freedom

COMMENT | Said Zahari: Unsung Mandela of press freedom

Today, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, let us all salute Said Zahari and his Utusan comrades of 1961.

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YOURSAY | Ain holds a candle to Undi18 voters

YOURSAY | Ain holds a candle to Undi18 voters

'If the 'joke' is not funny, it isn't. Ain Husniza deserves to be taken seriously.'

Zunar, fellow Asean cartoonists showcase 'hard-hitting' works online

Zunar, fellow Asean cartoonists showcase 'hard-hitting' works online

There will be a Myanmar Solidarity Gallery, an effort by the cartoonists to show support for the people of the country.
AstraZeneca shot: Aye or nay?

AstraZeneca shot: Aye or nay?

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