Archive - 4 May 2021

Army veterans want to contest in GE15

Army veterans want to contest in GE15

They intend to use their own political platform, target 50 parliamentary and state seats.

Instagram star fined RM1,500 for not wearing face mask

Instagram star fined RM1,500 for not wearing face mask

The individual was seen not wearing a mask in a Raya video involving police personnel posted on social media.

Sunkist oranges, Driscoll's strawberries seized in Taiwan for pesticides

Sunkist oranges, Driscoll's strawberries seized in Taiwan for pesticides

The imported fruits from the US were found to contain excessive levels of herbicide or insecticide residues.

Covid-19: Health Ministry recruits over 8,000 contract healthcare workers

Covid-19: Health Ministry recruits over 8,000 contract healthcare workers

They include among others 82 science officers, 4,472 nurses and 2,249 assistant medical officers.

EU regulator begins real-time review of first Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine

EU regulator begins real-time review of first Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine

Data on the vaccine will be assessed as they are made available to help speed up potential approvals, says EMA.

Peter Anthony trial: UMS sent letter denying support to Asli Jati

Peter Anthony trial: UMS sent letter denying support to Asli Jati

This is after two UMS officers issued support letters to ex-Sabah minister's company for a maintenance contract.

S'gor to provide free Covid-19 screening to detect 'silent carriers'

S'gor to provide free Covid-19 screening to detect 'silent carriers'

Screenings will be done at two state assembly constituencies daily from May 8-June 10.

Over 900 cases of domestic violence reported from January to April

Over 900 cases of domestic violence reported from January to April

Most of them are caused by economic pressure due to affected income, says Rina Harun.

AstraZeneca: Health Ministry assures immediate treatment if blood clots occur

AstraZeneca: Health Ministry assures immediate treatment if blood clots occur

Adham advises AstraZeneca recipients to get treatment if symptoms surface four days to four weeks after shot.

Govt suspends interstate tourism travel between RMCO states

Govt suspends interstate tourism travel between RMCO states

However, tourism activities can continue within RMCO states as interdistrict travel still allowed, says minister.

Covid-19: Govt deploys early warning system, will release list of risky locations

Covid-19: Govt deploys early warning system, will release list of risky locations

Khairy says the system can predict potential Covid-19 clusters so pre-emptive measures can be taken.

No Raya open houses but visits allowed with conditions

No Raya open houses but visits allowed with conditions

UPDATED 9.40PM | House visits permitted day 1-3 for CMCO, RMCO areas, only day 1 for MCO areas.

See you in court, Mahathir tells ex-IGP Khalid

See you in court, Mahathir tells ex-IGP Khalid

This comes after Khalid reportedly threatened an RM10m defamation suit if the ex-PM fails to apologise.
Six S'gor districts to be placed under MCO for 12 days - Ismail Sabri

Six S'gor districts to be placed under MCO for 12 days - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 10.44PM | They are Petaling, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Klang, Kuala Langat, and Sepang, from May 6 to 17.

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing at least 23

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing at least 23

Rescue operations have been halted over safety concerns.

US FDA set to authorise Pfizer Covid-19 shot for ages 12-15: NYT

US FDA set to authorise Pfizer Covid-19 shot for ages 12-15: NYT

Approval highly anticipated early next week after drugmakers found the vaccine safe, effective for the age group.

Covid-19 (May 4): 3,120 new cases, 23 deaths

Covid-19 (May 4): 3,120 new cases, 23 deaths

New Covid-19 cases in Sarawak show no signs of slowing down.

Govt project cartel: We are monitoring, says MACC

Govt project cartel: We are monitoring, says MACC

We view the project cartel case seriously - Azam Baki.

Kelantan seeks return of MCO 1.0-style lockdown

Kelantan seeks return of MCO 1.0-style lockdown

The state's healthcare system is in a critical position.

Sarawak youths take govt to court over Undi18 delay

Sarawak youths take govt to court over Undi18 delay

They are seeking a judicial review to compel the government to implement the policy by July.

Convent Bukit Nanas waiting for official letter on lease-extension

Convent Bukit Nanas waiting for official letter on lease-extension

Lawyer says the school will then decide on whether to withdraw a related legal challenge.

Special Ramadan activities allowed in mosques, surau in Kedah MCO districts

Special Ramadan activities allowed in mosques, surau in Kedah MCO districts

This follows the relaxation of the standard operating procedure on the MCO by the National Security Council.
Waterco Malaysia determined to give residents of Zoo Negara clean water environment

Waterco Malaysia determined to give residents of Zoo Negara clean water environment

Waterco Malaysia to equip Zoo Negara with substantial clean water using energy-saving equipment, starting with the Malayan Tigers.

RM8.1m assets frozen by MACC Kedah so far this year

RM8.1m assets frozen by MACC Kedah so far this year

This is over cases involving alleged bribery, fake claims, and abuse of power.

Shahrir: History shows DAP can't work with conservatives

Shahrir: History shows DAP can't work with conservatives

Accepting secularist ideals would cause a lot of resistance, says the Umno veteran.

Women MPs want sexual harassment policies, SOPs in schools reviewed

Women MPs want sexual harassment policies, SOPs in schools reviewed

20 lawmakers from both sides of the political divide urge the prime minister to speak up on the matter.

Disney+ Hotstar to debut in Malaysia on June 1

Disney+ Hotstar to debut in Malaysia on June 1

Consumers can subscribe for RM54.90 for three months.

Malaysians stranded in India after air travel ban

Malaysians stranded in India after air travel ban

No flights are available for them to come home.

Melor by-election postponed - EC

Melor by-election postponed - EC

This is in view of the proclamation of emergency issued by the Agong, says EC secretary.

PM need not be an Umno president, says Shahrir

PM need not be an Umno president, says Shahrir

Shahrir says Umno should drop its 'one-man show' concept where power is centralised.
Suaram records 8 deaths in custody last year

Suaram records 8 deaths in custody last year

Cases of power abuse by police not decreasing - Sevan Doraisamy.

M'sian among 10 Covid-19 community cases in Singapore

M'sian among 10 Covid-19 community cases in Singapore

The 22-year-old woman is linked to a nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Malaysia needs new generation of manufacturers to remain sustainable

Malaysia needs new generation of manufacturers to remain sustainable

Pandemic highlighted importance of technology - Lim Ban Hong.

Alleged Jho Low right-hand man ordered to pay RM67.9m in tax arrears

Alleged Jho Low right-hand man ordered to pay RM67.9m in tax arrears

The Kuala Lumpur High Court grants a judgment in default of appearance to the government.

COMMENT | Can Asean step up to the Tatmadaw?

COMMENT | Can Asean step up to the Tatmadaw?

At the end of the day, what happens in Myanmar will be decided by the gun and the bigger powers.
Parents in rural Sarawak town travel hours to nominate teacher for award

Parents in rural Sarawak town travel hours to nominate teacher for award

Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, who teaches at SK Long Sukang, Lawas, is a finalist for the Rise Educator Award 2021.

Second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine after three months

Second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine after three months

This is recommended by WHO and is the practice in the UK, says Khairy.

HK leader announces 'fake news' laws as press freedom worries grow

HK leader announces 'fake news' laws as press freedom worries grow

The city has been experiencing a backslide in freedoms since Beijing cracked down on dissent.

Global civil society alliance concerned over 'escalating repression' in M'sia

Global civil society alliance concerned over 'escalating repression' in M'sia

Authorities fearful of dissent, those who speak up face judicial harassment - Civicus.

Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker - media

Myanmar parcel bomb blasts kill five including ousted lawmaker - media

The dead and injured also include police officers who have joined the protests.

Police report lodged over Hamzah's 'our boy' audio recording

Police report lodged over Hamzah's 'our boy' audio recording

An MACC report will also be lodged.

Check if your AstraZeneca vaccine appointment was retimed

Check if your AstraZeneca vaccine appointment was retimed

UPDATED 12.08PM | Some people say they didn't get a notification.

Takiyuddin's interpretation of law to defend Hamzah is perverted - Kit Siang

Takiyuddin's interpretation of law to defend Hamzah is perverted - Kit Siang

Lim also calls on more former inspector-general of police to speak up.
Sticking with remote work? Businesses are betting on it

Sticking with remote work? Businesses are betting on it

The trend has accelerated during the pandemic, one more sign that working from home is here to stay.
Police to call up Neelofa, husband on alleged CMCO SOP violation in Nilai

Police to call up Neelofa, husband on alleged CMCO SOP violation in Nilai

The celebrity and Haris Ismail are to be questioned on the viral videos of the pair on a shopping trip.

Asian-American business leaders launch US$250m effort to fight hate

Asian-American business leaders launch US$250m effort to fight hate

They vow to create a national infrastructure for a community that has faced an increasing number of racial attacks.

Police tracking down group of men for allegedly assaulting foreigner

Police tracking down group of men for allegedly assaulting foreigner

The video of the incident went viral on social media yesterday.

Stop unhealthy debate over party's direction, Loke tells DAP members

Stop unhealthy debate over party's direction, Loke tells DAP members

DAP organising secretary says he had never questioned the course of the party or the ideology it adopts.
Ex-IGP reveals the story behind Hamzah's 'boy'

Ex-IGP reveals the story behind Hamzah's 'boy'

The minister attempted to install his favoured candidate to head the Special Branch, Hamid is reported as saying.

Trainee Indian doctors pulled from exams to fight world's biggest Covid surge

Trainee Indian doctors pulled from exams to fight world's biggest Covid surge

Its health system crumbles under the weight of new cases and hospitals run out of beds and oxygen.
Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Win Htet Oo says his country's Olympic committee is a 'puppet' of the military junta.
Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, shaking philanthropic world

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce, shaking philanthropic world

They have decided to seek a divorce following 27 years of marriage.

Covid-19: Implementation of targeted MCO appropriate for KL - Annuar Musa

Covid-19: Implementation of targeted MCO appropriate for KL - Annuar Musa

Rising cases have led to several states requesting for the reimplementation of the MCO, the minister adds.

YOURSAY | ‘Priority should be given to senior citizens in AstraZeneca rollout’

YOURSAY | ‘Priority should be given to senior citizens in AstraZeneca rollout’

‘Can I give up my slot for my elderly parents who tried to get on the queue but could not?’
Ministry launches app for workers to submit labour-related complaints

Ministry launches app for workers to submit labour-related complaints

To protect rights and welfare of workers affected by employers' misconduct - Saravanan.

Radzi handed list of schools allegedly involved in period spot checks

Radzi handed list of schools allegedly involved in period spot checks

The list is submitted in response to the education minister's call for schools to be identified.

No transport, change of mind reasons for last-minute vaccine cancellation

No transport, change of mind reasons for last-minute vaccine cancellation

There is also fear of being vaccinated, says Mohd Faizal.

Covid-19: More are severely ill

Covid-19: More are severely ill

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