Archive - 5 May 2021

Pandelela wins gold at Fina Diving World Cup

Pandelela wins gold at Fina Diving World Cup

The Sarawakian became the only athlete to contribute a medal to the Malaysian contingent in the five-day tournament.
Man nabbed for allegedly making toddler son vape

Man nabbed for allegedly making toddler son vape

The police had gone to a house in Kampung Baru Air Panas to rescue the child and his mother.
Three injured after fire extinguisher explodes

Three injured after fire extinguisher explodes

It is learnt that the incident occurred while the fire extinguisher was being refilled.
LETTER | WAO welcomes mosques as transit centres for domestic violence survivors

LETTER | WAO welcomes mosques as transit centres for domestic violence survivors

This is a timely announcement given that the movement control order will begin again this week.

Miti: Economic sector in MCO areas can operate as usual subject to existing SOP

Miti: Economic sector in MCO areas can operate as usual subject to existing SOP

'Companies must comply with the SOP and are subject to the existing work-from-home procedures.'
Family claims man beaten by cops, police deny allegation

Family claims man beaten by cops, police deny allegation

The car accessories shop owner was arrested on suspicion of car theft.

Cops invoke anti-fake news ordinance over India flights viral post

Cops invoke anti-fake news ordinance over India flights viral post

Police have used the emergency powers for 12 investigation papers.

Putrajaya expands travel ban to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal

Putrajaya expands travel ban to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal

The ban is on all categories of travellers including social pass, long-term social visit pass and business travellers.
For some, AstraZeneca a ticket out of Covid-19, back to normal

For some, AstraZeneca a ticket out of Covid-19, back to normal

More than 4,000 from Klang Valley registered to receive their first vaccine shot today.
Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say

Saudi Arabia considers barring overseas haj pilgrims for second year, sources say

While discussions about a possible ban have taken place, there has been no final decision on whether to pursue it.
Bank officers among 8 arrested over fraud involving RM4.7m

Bank officers among 8 arrested over fraud involving RM4.7m

Cops say they also seized eight mobile phones and several salary slips of borrowers suspected to be involved in the case.
Price of RON97 up two sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Price of RON97 up two sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

This even though market prices for RON95, diesel have gone beyond current ceiling prices, says Finance Ministry.

MCO 3.0 for all of KL from May 7

MCO 3.0 for all of KL from May 7

UPDATED 7.04PM | Three districts in Johor, Taiping in Perak and 14 sub-districts in Terengganu will also be placed under MCO.

Mosques, surau must close for a week if they breach SOPs - Aminuddin

Mosques, surau must close for a week if they breach SOPs - Aminuddin

The Negri MB issues a reminder following reports SOP violations had occurred in the state.

S Korea says AstraZeneca, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines 87pct effective after first shot

S Korea says AstraZeneca, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines 87pct effective after first shot

Its analysis is based on more than 3.5 million people in South Korea aged 60 and older for two months.
Pejuang wants home minister suspended over 'our boy' audio recording

Pejuang wants home minister suspended over 'our boy' audio recording

This can facilitate the MACC and police investigations into possible abuse of power by Hamzah.

LETTER | No place for political interference in police force

LETTER | No place for political interference in police force

Fundamental reforms of the PDRM and its oversight mechanisms cannot be delayed any longer.
Covid-19 patient runs away from Sungai Petani hospital

Covid-19 patient runs away from Sungai Petani hospital

A special police task force is on the lookout for the man.

Covid-19 (May 5) - 3,744 new cases, 1,872 in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (May 5) - 3,744 new cases, 1,872 in Klang Valley

The number of active cases has reached 32,939 - doubling in just 18 days.

Mosti to discuss with CITF on AstraZeneca vaccine registration issue - KJ

Mosti to discuss with CITF on AstraZeneca vaccine registration issue - KJ

Checks find that most of them had a typographical error when keying in their identification number.

S'gor shuts down Ramadan bazaars in MCO areas

S'gor shuts down Ramadan bazaars in MCO areas

UPDATED 7.06PM | Putrajaya previously said Ramadan bazaars can operate but the Selangor govt has the final say.

Fahmi Reza made to surrender Twitter account for 'evidence'

Fahmi Reza made to surrender Twitter account for 'evidence'

The graphic artist announces an alternative account pending the investigation.

India posts record 3,780 Covid-19 deaths last 24 hours

India posts record 3,780 Covid-19 deaths last 24 hours

The country also accounts for one in four deaths globally last week.

Najib has not been declared bankrupt - lawyer

Najib has not been declared bankrupt - lawyer

This is over his failure to pay RM1.69 billion in additional income tax arrears to the Inland Revenue Board.
More mega-PPV will be opened for Covid-19 vaccinations - Khairy

More mega-PPV will be opened for Covid-19 vaccinations - Khairy

They can handle more than 2,000 vaccinations per day, says the minister.

Nearly 20 million more people hit by food crises in 2020

Nearly 20 million more people hit by food crises in 2020

Two out of three people affected by food crises last year were in Africa.
NUJ: Under current govt, screws are tightening on press freedom

NUJ: Under current govt, screws are tightening on press freedom

Malaysia Media Report 2020 paints a bleak picture of media's freedom to operate.

FWD Insurance today announced the launch of the FWD Start-Up Studio

FWD Insurance today announced the launch of the FWD Start-Up Studio

FWD is now inviting applications for the first cohort of intakes which starts in May. The application closes on the 14th of May 2021.
Alleged Jho Low associate Tang ordered to pay RM6.7m tax

Alleged Jho Low associate Tang ordered to pay RM6.7m tax

The government is seeking alleged unpaid taxes from Tang for a nine-year assessment period from 2009 to 2017.
Appeals court disallows intervention in judicial review over land dispute

Appeals court disallows intervention in judicial review over land dispute

Kenari Maluri has no direct interest in the judicial review application, Court of Appeal rules.
Putrajaya rejects K'tan's second request for a total lockdown

Putrajaya rejects K'tan's second request for a total lockdown

It is concerned over the economic impact of another MCO on the state, says a source.

Schools in S'gor, KL and Putrajaya to close from tomorrow

Schools in S'gor, KL and Putrajaya to close from tomorrow

UPDATED 8.15PM | This is to limit movement following the sharp spikes in Covid-19 cases.

Johor PN to discuss seat allocation for GE15

Johor PN to discuss seat allocation for GE15

Its secretary says it's awaiting the greenlight from Muhyiddin to fix a date for discussion.

Ain considers offers to change school

Ain considers offers to change school

Her dad says she needs a conducive environment to study after what had happened to her.

Selangor to prepare 200 ICU beds for Covid-19 patients

Selangor to prepare 200 ICU beds for Covid-19 patients

The move will be implemented by postponing elective surgery cases to reduce dependence on ICU beds.
M'sia urged to help India on humanitarian grounds

M'sia urged to help India on humanitarian grounds

A business group says the South Asian nation urgently needs medical items.

Muhyiddin launches RM3.5b programme to bridge digital gap

Muhyiddin launches RM3.5b programme to bridge digital gap

PM says the programme will benefit about 8.5 million people who will be able to own smartphones or enjoy the internet.
Deep in the red, but PR1MA can spend on charity and the press

Deep in the red, but PR1MA can spend on charity and the press

The government agency has courted criticism for hosting events despite being debt-laden.

'It's disgusting', says Syed Saddiq on lewd video targeting him

'It's disgusting', says Syed Saddiq on lewd video targeting him

The 45-second clip shows WhatsApp chats allegedly between him and a schoolgirl.

'Corrupt frogs': IGP's claims not baseless, says Sabah opposition duo

'Corrupt frogs': IGP's claims not baseless, says Sabah opposition duo

Upko and DAP want the authorities to investigate Hamid's damning allegations.

LETTER | Young farmers and the future of sustainable agriculture

LETTER | Young farmers and the future of sustainable agriculture

It is vital to introduce agriculture and its benefits to the younger generation from an early age.

Equanimity case: From global infamy to global precedent

Equanimity case: From global infamy to global precedent

Lawyer Sitpah Selvaratnam shares her experience leading Malaysia's efforts to arrest the controversial superyacht.

Teacher allegedly yet to file defence in suit by ex-students for not turning up

Teacher allegedly yet to file defence in suit by ex-students for not turning up

The students at the school in Kota Belud, Sabah claim the teachers did not turn up to teach them English.

Harapan demands clarity on schooling in MCO areas

Harapan demands clarity on schooling in MCO areas

Will they be closed or remain open until Hari Raya, the Harapan education committee asks.
LETTER | Educate the public on AstraZeneca vaccine

LETTER | Educate the public on AstraZeneca vaccine

Let science prevail over the tendency to react emotionally.

COMMENT | We are here today, gone tomorrow

COMMENT | We are here today, gone tomorrow

We should not squander the time given to us, doing only what endless greed dictates.
Ageson eyeing to invest in a potential Unicorn Company in Malaysia

Ageson eyeing to invest in a potential Unicorn Company in Malaysia

Bursa Malaysia Main-Market listed construction company, Ageson Berhad (“Ageson” or “Company” or “Group”) is investing in a potential Unicorn business that involves in AI & Machines Learning Kiosks in the country.
Maria Chin seeks civil court order to quash syariah contempt proceedings

Maria Chin seeks civil court order to quash syariah contempt proceedings

This is over the MP's criticism of the syariah legal system for discriminating against women.

Digital Building Ecosystem (5/13): Awakening Patrol Guards

Digital Building Ecosystem (5/13): Awakening Patrol Guards

TimeTec Patrol, as part of the TimeTec Digital Building solutions, improved the patrol system by sending a real-time notification to a supervisor, security head, or any management member they set as admin via mobile phones.
LETTER | SOPs for Hari Raya do not make sense

LETTER | SOPs for Hari Raya do not make sense

It looks as if we can regulate and control the behaviour of Covid-19 virus.

Revisiting nation's first Covid-19 hotspot - Simpang Renggam

Revisiting nation's first Covid-19 hotspot - Simpang Renggam

'Team, are you okay?' hollered Dr Hanihaselah as she checked on her overworked staff.

World's oldest person pulls out of Olympics torch relay

World's oldest person pulls out of Olympics torch relay

This is over fears about spreading the Covid-19 virus at the nursing home.

Prosperity action council holds first meeting

Prosperity action council holds first meeting

The goal of the council is to set policies to realise Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.

Singaporean's detention by M'sian authorities was illegal, court decides

Singaporean's detention by M'sian authorities was illegal, court decides

Immigration failed to produce detainee, 63, before a magistrate within 14 days.

US Customs seizes Top Glove shipment following forced labour finding

US Customs seizes Top Glove shipment following forced labour finding

UPDATED 3.08PM | It is a shipment of 3.97 million nitrile disposable gloves estimated to be worth RM2.13 million.

Mahathir suggests GE be held in 2023 due to Covid-19 situation

Mahathir suggests GE be held in 2023 due to Covid-19 situation

He said country can't afford to have general election even after lifting of Emergency.

COMMENT | Will a rising tide lift all boats in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Will a rising tide lift all boats in Malaysia?

Over the past 30 years, only 33 countries have made the transition to high-income status.
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies

Malian woman gives birth to nine babies

Pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, fascinated the West African nation.

The fintech momentum has only grown during Covid-19, and is set to accelerate even further

The fintech momentum has only grown during Covid-19, and is set to accelerate even further

In a recent Top in Tech Talk, fintech players in Malaysia show how Covid-19 accelerated their platforms for investors, and talk about the industry going forward.

Don't expect much from Tamil Nadu govt, Ramasamy tells MIC president

Don't expect much from Tamil Nadu govt, Ramasamy tells MIC president

DAP man calls move 'superficial', saying grassroots action is needed from local leaders.

COMMENT | The surprising benefit of having the wrong govt

COMMENT | The surprising benefit of having the wrong govt

The Sheraton Move has an unintended consequence.
Iconic founder of Spanish leftist Podemos party Pablo Iglesias retires

Iconic founder of Spanish leftist Podemos party Pablo Iglesias retires

42-year-old founder of leftist Podemos party lost regional elections recently.

Loke: DAP adopts collective leadership, not ruled by father and son

Loke: DAP adopts collective leadership, not ruled by father and son

DAP reached its peak during Guan Eng's era, says the Seremban MP.

Myanmar's UN envoy tells US lawmakers more sanctions needed

Myanmar's UN envoy tells US lawmakers more sanctions needed

Washington should target state-run Myanmar oil and gas company, says Kyaw Moe Tun.

MP SPEAKS | Why hasn't govt acquired Plus to save billions per year

MP SPEAKS | Why hasn't govt acquired Plus to save billions per year

Harapan administration had already negotiated acquisition of Plus, so why are we paying so much in compensation?

COMMENT | The IGP and the ‘unintelligent’ minister

COMMENT | The IGP and the ‘unintelligent’ minister

This past week has the most public-grabbing police stories for a long while.
Mexico promises justice after metro train collapse kills 24

Mexico promises justice after metro train collapse kills 24

Nothing should be hidden from the public, says President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

YOURSAY | The deep state in the force strikes back

YOURSAY | The deep state in the force strikes back

‘Despite such an explosive exposé from the ex-IGP, it's complete silence from the cabinet.’

Police use drones at bazaars to monitor SOP compliance

Police use drones at bazaars to monitor SOP compliance

Drones also gave warnings via attached loudspeakers.

Explainer: Scotland's difficult route to another independence referendum

Explainer: Scotland's difficult route to another independence referendum

In 2014, Scots voted 55-45 to remain in the 300-year-old union.

Record statements online to avoid Dang Wangi cluster, cops told

Record statements online to avoid Dang Wangi cluster, cops told

PSM's S Arutchelvan says it will also save time and prevent supporters from gathering outside the station.

Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases rise - MB

Pahang to propose MCO in Kuantan if cases rise - MB

Upward trend of cases has not shown a decline, says Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

COMMENT | Democracy should afford us intelligent leaders

COMMENT | Democracy should afford us intelligent leaders

Since we are a democracy, the people should know how to vote intelligently too.

The Home Minister's boy

The Home Minister's boy

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