Archive - 6 May 2021

Rizal Rickman succeeds Zeti as Sime Darby Property chairperson

Rizal Rickman succeeds Zeti as Sime Darby Property chairperson

Rizal is Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) chief investment officer.

Malaysia to receive 3.52m doses of vaccine this month - health minister

Malaysia to receive 3.52m doses of vaccine this month - health minister

About 1.7 million people in the country will benefit from the vaccine stock, says Adham Baba.

Lewd jokes in Parliament begin in classrooms, says Ain

Lewd jokes in Parliament begin in classrooms, says Ain

Students need to be taught that rape jokes are wrong or else they will perpetuate such comments as adults, she says.
MAHB: Airport takeover by private entity not uncommon

MAHB: Airport takeover by private entity not uncommon

This has occurred a number of times in the past, says the aviation entity.

Stolen identity: Lorry driver sentenced to 53 years jail finally clears name

Stolen identity: Lorry driver sentenced to 53 years jail finally clears name

But not before he is forced to spend two years in the slammer.

Nazir Razak: Why no supertaxes on glove companies?

Nazir Razak: Why no supertaxes on glove companies?

Taxation systems have to be more progressive, says the BPMP chairperson.

Arifin Zakaria appointed PNB group chairperson, YPB trustee

Arifin Zakaria appointed PNB group chairperson, YPB trustee

His appointment is effective from today.

Wisma Putra to repatriate Malaysians stranded in India

Wisma Putra to repatriate Malaysians stranded in India

Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the mission will be conducted with the cooperation of the National Disaster Management Agency.

Sports, recreational activities in MCO areas temporarily suspended

Sports, recreational activities in MCO areas temporarily suspended

Several exceptions, however, will be allowed.

Anwar pressures Radzi on period spot checks, teacher’s rape joke

Anwar pressures Radzi on period spot checks, teacher’s rape joke

It has been almost two weeks since both issues came to light.

K'tan introduces tougher rules compared to Putrajaya, SOPs from former MCO

K'tan introduces tougher rules compared to Putrajaya, SOPs from former MCO

It is incorporating rules from an older and stricter version of the MCO.
CMS wants Taib's son to stay on, says no basis to conflict of interest claim

CMS wants Taib's son to stay on, says no basis to conflict of interest claim

Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib had offered to go on leave following whistleblower complaints.

Lawyer quarantined, so Undi18 legal bid hearing postponed

Lawyer quarantined, so Undi18 legal bid hearing postponed

According to the group's counsel, the lawyer came into close contact with a Covid-19 patient.

Pejuang registration: Mukhriz slams home minister for saying he's 'too busy'

Pejuang registration: Mukhriz slams home minister for saying he's 'too busy'

'Perikatan Nasional could be approved in two weeks,' says the Pejuang pro-tem president.

Pricey meal: Najib fined RM3k, chicken rice shop owner RM10k

Pricey meal: Najib fined RM3k, chicken rice shop owner RM10k

UPDATED 6.29PM | This is for violating SOP when the ex-premier visited a restaurant in March.

Covid-19 (May 6) - 3,551 new cases, record number in ICUs

Covid-19 (May 6) - 3,551 new cases, record number in ICUs

Penang posts its highest new case count in 48 days.
Deepak withdraws appeal to include Najib, 7 others in suit by PI Bala's family

Deepak withdraws appeal to include Najib, 7 others in suit by PI Bala's family

Other respondents include Najib's wife Rosmah, and Najib's siblings Ahmad Johari and Mohd Nazim.

Govt appeals against court leave for legal challenge over KVDT2 rail project

Govt appeals against court leave for legal challenge over KVDT2 rail project

The present judicial review proceedings will come up for case management before the Kuala Lumpur High Court on July 5.
Johor allows Ramadan, Aidilfitri bazaars in 3 MCO districts

Johor allows Ramadan, Aidilfitri bazaars in 3 MCO districts

Ramadan bazaars can open from 3pm to 8pm, 10am to 10pm for Aidilfitri bazaars.

MP: Don't use emergency to sell Subang Airport

MP: Don't use emergency to sell Subang Airport

Salahuddin says 'hijacking' the airport will hurt Khazanah and EPF.

Putrajaya implements four enhancements to grants for states

Putrajaya implements four enhancements to grants for states

The MOF says the federal government is aware of the tough times faced by state governments.

Five Ramadan bazaars at LRT stations in Selangor to close

Five Ramadan bazaars at LRT stations in Selangor to close

The move to shut down the bazaars comes following the implementation of MCO in six districts.

Car enters no-entry lane, allegedly attempts to run over Rela man

Car enters no-entry lane, allegedly attempts to run over Rela man

He has filed a police report against the BMW driver.

COMMENT | The idea of ‘race’ and how colonial powers used it

COMMENT | The idea of ‘race’ and how colonial powers used it

The discipline of cataloguing natural phenomena was applied to subject populations of the colonial empire.

Drastic measures for Sibu if Covid-19 cases remain high - assistant minister

Drastic measures for Sibu if Covid-19 cases remain high - assistant minister

The warning comes as the number of cases shows no sign of dropping.

MP SPEAKS | Covid-19: How do we manage the third wave differently?

MP SPEAKS | Covid-19: How do we manage the third wave differently?

The end-game is to always ensure that our health facilities are not overwhelmed and overburdened.

Single mother charged with money laundering totalling nearly RM1m

Single mother charged with money laundering totalling nearly RM1m

The businesswoman claims trial to all the 19 charges.

Seven charged with being members of organised crime group

Seven charged with being members of organised crime group

The men are accused of being part of the 'Nantha Kumar Gang'.

SOP violation: Probe on Neelofa, husband in final stage

SOP violation: Probe on Neelofa, husband in final stage

The IP has been referred to the prosecution, but returned to the police for further investigation.

MCO: Latest SOPs for Selangor mosques, surau

MCO: Latest SOPs for Selangor mosques, surau

For districts under the CMCO, the SOPs remain the same as previously implemented.

Mara completes probe on 'period spot checks'

Mara completes probe on 'period spot checks'

A statement will be issued soon, says Mara chairperson.

SPH to restructure media business into not-for-profit entity

SPH to restructure media business into not-for-profit entity

S'pore firm to transfer its entire media-related businesses to a newly incorporated wholly owned subsidiary.

Woman offers free rendang to singletons stuck in the city for Raya

Woman offers free rendang to singletons stuck in the city for Raya

Rafiqah Parok plans to send rendang, lemang to those spending festive season on their own due to travel bans.

Don't sit on period spot check list, women's groups tell Radzi

Don't sit on period spot check list, women's groups tell Radzi

They urge the education minister to be transparent about the investigation process.

As Covid-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable'

As Covid-19 rages in India, scientist warns further waves 'inevitable'

This alarm is raised given that nearly 4,000 people have died in just one day.

US Space Command tracks Chinese rocket for uncontrolled re-entry from orbit

US Space Command tracks Chinese rocket for uncontrolled re-entry from orbit

The Long March 5B rocket blasted off from China's Hainan island on April 29.

PM congratulates Pandelela on winning gold in World Cup

PM congratulates Pandelela on winning gold in World Cup

Muhyiddin says the diver's hard work and commitment had ensured Jalur Gemilang to continue to fly on the world stage.

LETTER | Urgent policy response needed to keep economy afloat

LETTER | Urgent policy response needed to keep economy afloat

In view of the continuous surge in Covid-19 cases, it is logical for govt to support households and firms alike.

LETTER | Collectively, Asean nations can achieve sustainable development

LETTER | Collectively, Asean nations can achieve sustainable development

All partners must cooperate to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.

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Beleaguered restaurant owners urge govt to allow couple dine-in

Beleaguered restaurant owners urge govt to allow couple dine-in

Many businesses on the verge of collapse, say associations.

Court maintains suit seeking automatic citizenship for children born overseas

Court maintains suit seeking automatic citizenship for children born overseas

UPDATED 12.33PM | The application by the government to strike out the suit has been dismissed.

In Covid-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies

In Covid-hit India, a 26-year-old doctor decides who lives and who dies

'Who to be saved, who not to be saved should be decided by God,' Rohan Aggarwal says.
In northern England's Hartlepool, UK PM Johnson faces test

In northern England's Hartlepool, UK PM Johnson faces test

The voting-in of a new MP in Hartlepool with be a test of Boris Johnson's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sinovac vaccine effective but some data lacking - WHO experts

Sinovac vaccine effective but some data lacking - WHO experts

The Sinovac vaccine has been authorised in 32 countries and jurisdictions, with 260 million doses distributed.
MP SPEAKS | Danger! We’re reaching the half-a-million mark in Covid-19 cases

MP SPEAKS | Danger! We’re reaching the half-a-million mark in Covid-19 cases

Delay in the third phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme will be a double whammy for Malaysia!

Anti-racism rap video makes rounds after Ganapathy’s death

Anti-racism rap video makes rounds after Ganapathy’s death

Saint TFC raps and sings in three languages about some of the hurt he feels over racial slurs.

Scotland's electoral bid for independence vote too close to call - poll

Scotland's electoral bid for independence vote too close to call - poll

If the SNP wins Thursday's election, Johnson will have a difficult choice.

Preacher Ebit Lew helps homeless boy at Bukit Raja

Preacher Ebit Lew helps homeless boy at Bukit Raja

The 12-year-old boy’s parents allegedly died of Covid-19.
US reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to vaccine patents

US reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to vaccine patents

Biden voices his support for a temporary waiver - a sharp reversal of the previous US position.
China plans to revive strategic Pacific airstrip, Kiribati lawmaker says

China plans to revive strategic Pacific airstrip, Kiribati lawmaker says

The site is a coral atoll, strategically located midway between Asia and the Americas.

Facebook has six months to determine if Trump returns

Facebook has six months to determine if Trump returns

In its decision, the board said Facebook refused to answer some of the 46 questions it posed.
YOURSAY | Finally, the penny drops - virus can travel from S’gor to KL

YOURSAY | Finally, the penny drops - virus can travel from S’gor to KL

‘Instead of feeling the sting immediately, we’re just prolonging the pain.'

COMMENT | History has shown that DAP can work with 'ketuanan' system

COMMENT | History has shown that DAP can work with 'ketuanan' system

The identity politics in the DAP, like most forms of such politics, is reactionary.

MCO: Police to maintain four roadblocks in Petaling Jaya

MCO: Police to maintain four roadblocks in Petaling Jaya

Authorities will also increase deployment on the ground.

Almost 20pct of Kelantan seniors didn't turn up for vaccine appointment

Almost 20pct of Kelantan seniors didn't turn up for vaccine appointment

Between April 22 and May 4, a total of 8,106 senior citizens were supposed to receive their Covid-19 vaccines.
MCO 3.0: What to expect?

MCO 3.0: What to expect?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.