Archive - 7 May 2021

Doctor distances from viral message claiming ‘10k cases if Raya visits allowed’

Doctor distances from viral message claiming ‘10k cases if Raya visits allowed’

'I don't do anonymous stuff,' says Dr Musa.

U-turn: Some outdoor sports allowed in MCO areas tomorrow

U-turn: Some outdoor sports allowed in MCO areas tomorrow

Jogging, cycling now okay with 1.5m distancing.

Ramadan bazaar last day: Traders accept shutdown, give away unsold food

Ramadan bazaar last day: Traders accept shutdown, give away unsold food

We feel sad not being able to trade until end of Ramadan - ayam percik seller Harziani.

NUTP sec-gen remarks undermine sexual harassment survivors, says group

NUTP sec-gen remarks undermine sexual harassment survivors, says group

School walkout group says Harry Tan's remarks reveal who institutions side.

KJ: Not true that The Mines staff got vaccinated

KJ: Not true that The Mines staff got vaccinated

Minister responds to viral tweet claiming friend working at The Mines Resort got Sinovac vaccine.

Zahid wants Umno ministers to push for RCI over ex-IGP, AG’s revelations

Zahid wants Umno ministers to push for RCI over ex-IGP, AG’s revelations

I will ask Umno ministers to bring this to the government for immediate action to be taken, he says.

EMCO for 3 villages in Pasir Mas, Kelantan from May 9-22

EMCO for 3 villages in Pasir Mas, Kelantan from May 9-22

UPDATED 9.45PM | Villages are Kg Paya Ular, Kg Tualang, and Kg Bechah Palas.

China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm

China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm

The US military says it is what is called an 'uncontrolled re-entry.

Aidilfitri: AADK to allow family visits at Puspen from May 13-16

Aidilfitri: AADK to allow family visits at Puspen from May 13-16

Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres will allow Raya visits for inmates

Railway union reports - let police investigate, says ministry

Railway union reports - let police investigate, says ministry

RUM had lodged a police report against Transport Ministry secretary-general Isham Ishak.

Two-thirds of youths think politicians don’t care about them: survey

Two-thirds of youths think politicians don’t care about them: survey

Overall, 46 percent say Malaysia heading in right direction, 42 percent disagree, says Merdeka Centre.

BAC has Good News

BAC has Good News

Despite the headlines we read, there are good things happening around us each and everyday.

Embracing Digital Fitness amidst Covid

Embracing Digital Fitness amidst Covid

Health DG: ICU Covid-19 numbers hit record high

Health DG: ICU Covid-19 numbers hit record high

Some 500 have been admitted with another 295 needing ventilators to breathe, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Minister: Businesses should continue during MCO to prevent job losses

Minister: Businesses should continue during MCO to prevent job losses

High level of SOP compliance also factor in allowing businesses to continue.

BornOil expands Pahang mining activities having secured new mining lease

BornOil expands Pahang mining activities having secured new mining lease

Under the agreement, HDL is granting the BornOil group sole and exclusive rights to prospect and explore the area for minerals and precious metals including gold.
Wan Fayhsal: 6,000 youths mobilised for vaccination programme

Wan Fayhsal: 6,000 youths mobilised for vaccination programme

The group would assist the Health Ministry in disseminating information to members of the public
Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan amid Covid-19 fears

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan amid Covid-19 fears

The government has also extended the state of emergency in Tokyo for another three weeks.

Rosmah files bid to nullify her solar project corruption trial

Rosmah files bid to nullify her solar project corruption trial

UPDATED 6.30PM | Wife of former PM Najib files the application through legal team at KL High Court yesterday.

NUTP sec-gen sorry for being 'insensitive' about sexual harassment in schools

NUTP sec-gen sorry for being 'insensitive' about sexual harassment in schools

He had appeared defensive when asked if the NUTP would probe the matter.

COMMENT | Not trying to mansplain gender equality, but we need to fix things

COMMENT | Not trying to mansplain gender equality, but we need to fix things

Men need to listen to women and be supportive in their efforts to fight for equality and justice.

Covid-19 (May 7): 4,498 new cases; Growing case count in Perak, N Sembilan and Kedah

Covid-19 (May 7): 4,498 new cases; Growing case count in Perak, N Sembilan and Kedah

The Klang Valley alone reported 1,868 - more than the new cases reported in the whole country exactly a month ago.

Allianz Malaysia launches Allianz Careline, supported by Sunway Medical Centre

Allianz Malaysia launches Allianz Careline, supported by Sunway Medical Centre

Amidst growing concern over Malaysia possibly entering the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia), launched Allianz Careline, a dedicated telehealth support powered by Sunway Medical Centre.

Don't have blanket ban on dine-in, say restaurateurs, chefs

Don't have blanket ban on dine-in, say restaurateurs, chefs

They cannot rely on takeaway sales like smaller-scale eateries.

Police question Zunar, seize phone over Kedah MB comic

Police question Zunar, seize phone over Kedah MB comic

The cartoon stemmed from the Thaipusam controversy Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was embroiled in.

Unused Covid-19 shots piling up in Japan amid slow rollout

Unused Covid-19 shots piling up in Japan amid slow rollout

The pace of its inoculation campaign remains slow due to manpower and logistical bottlenecks.
US move to loosen vaccine patents will draw drug companies to bargain

US move to loosen vaccine patents will draw drug companies to bargain

Lawyers say the end goal is likely to just help the rest of the world get Covid-19 vaccines faster.

Private hospitals moot opt-in programme for Pfizer vaccines

Private hospitals moot opt-in programme for Pfizer vaccines

This could be applied to all citizens and residents in the country from time to time, says APHM president.
Only 55.1 percent completed 2020 census so far

Only 55.1 percent completed 2020 census so far

Putrajaya has the highest participation rate.

Perak police to check highway users' toll transactions to prevent interstate travel

Perak police to check highway users' toll transactions to prevent interstate travel

Violators will be compounded and ordered to turn back.

LETTER | Student welfare should be taken seriously by NUTP

LETTER | Student welfare should be taken seriously by NUTP

It should realise the need to raise awareness on sexual harassment, rape and abuse in schools.

MP SPEAKS | 'Rape joke': Why is the teacher still on duty?

MP SPEAKS | 'Rape joke': Why is the teacher still on duty?

The teacher has not been suspended pending probe, still allowed access to students.

MCO 3.0: Group representing SMEs demands loan moratorium

MCO 3.0: Group representing SMEs demands loan moratorium

Industries Unite also questions the logic of making SMEs suffer when factories contribute to more Covid-19 clusters.

'263 branded handbags were gifts for Rosmah and daughter'

'263 branded handbags were gifts for Rosmah and daughter'

The Kuala Lumpur High Court is told this in the government's 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit involving the two.

LETTER | Limkokwing University addressing MQA concerns

LETTER | Limkokwing University addressing MQA concerns

A total of 98 of our programmes have been accredited.

Cabinet to decide on Subang airport's proposed takeover

Cabinet to decide on Subang airport's proposed takeover

The Transport Ministry says the proposal is still in an early stage and all considerations will be studied.

Seremban Umno Youth to fight for party's GE15 candidate, cuts ties with MCA

Seremban Umno Youth to fight for party's GE15 candidate, cuts ties with MCA

This is in response to alleged provocations by the Seremban MCA chief on the parliamentary seat's candidate issue.

Minister to appeal MCO ban on outdoor exercise, sports after backlash

Minister to appeal MCO ban on outdoor exercise, sports after backlash

UPDATED 1.20PM | Many have pointed out that infection risk is minimal while exercise is vital for physical, mental health.

LETTER | Pregnant women left behind in the fight against Covid-19

LETTER | Pregnant women left behind in the fight against Covid-19

The group are at high risk from both the disease and the side effects of various vaccines.

IGP outlines 3 key focus to enhance PDRM's service, integrity, people's well-being

IGP outlines 3 key focus to enhance PDRM's service, integrity, people's well-being

He expresses the need for reforms in the work culture of PDRM to enhance the integrity of the police force.
Mahathir defends former IGP

Mahathir defends former IGP

Ex-PM says he selected Abdul Hamid as IGP out of confidence that he could fix graft-tainted police image.

Court strikes out sedition suit against Hadi

Court strikes out sedition suit against Hadi

The suit was filed by two Sabahan Christians over an allegedly seditious statement by the PAS president.

AstraZeneca clots slightly more frequent in women, says UK regulator

AstraZeneca clots slightly more frequent in women, says UK regulator

The MHRA maintains the benefits still outweigh the risks for most people.

MP urges govt to use Hide detection system so people can exercise

MP urges govt to use Hide detection system so people can exercise

Ong says Hide can show how many clusters were from outdoor exercising previously to determine guidelines now.

Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line

Military coup puts Telenor's future in Myanmar on the line

The return to army rule led to a US$783 million write-off this week for Norway's Telenor.
Dr M: Cooperation with Ku Li failed to secure Umno MPs’ support

Dr M: Cooperation with Ku Li failed to secure Umno MPs’ support

'I was with him at the time as he claimed he could attract Umno MPs to leave, but actually, none of them did.'
COMMENT | Rafidah spoke her mind, but why did she wait 40 years?

COMMENT | Rafidah spoke her mind, but why did she wait 40 years?

If politicians and civil servants knew about the wrongs being committed, why didn't they just resign?

No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket - Pentagon chief

No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket - Pentagon chief

Lloyd Austin says the hope was the rocket would land in the ocean.
PSM objects to proposed sale of Subang Airport

PSM objects to proposed sale of Subang Airport

The party argues that the move would go against public interest.

Explainer: Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver talks could still take months

Explainer: Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver talks could still take months

The proponents' argument and the counter view on patent waiver.

Global Covid-19 death toll more than double official estimates - IHME

Global Covid-19 death toll more than double official estimates - IHME

In the US, the analysis estimated Covid-19 related deaths of more than 905,000.
Germany to allow AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for all adults

Germany to allow AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for all adults

So far, 30.6% of Germany's population of about 83 million has received a first dose.
Deputy minister defends MCO outdoor exercise ban amid criticism from doctors

Deputy minister defends MCO outdoor exercise ban amid criticism from doctors

UPDATED 1.22pm | Wan Fayhsal believes Health Ministry used science to make ruling, doctors argue science says otherwise.

COMMENT | MARI aims to help M'sia breathe again

COMMENT | MARI aims to help M'sia breathe again

What is needed is a well-structured and sustained mechanism to bring race issues out of the closet.

Introducing YOUTHPHORIA, a sanctuary for our youths

Introducing YOUTHPHORIA, a sanctuary for our youths

The young need to be heard, seen and respected.
YOURSAY | Still need to observe 3Cs, 3Ws after AstraZeneca jab

YOURSAY | Still need to observe 3Cs, 3Ws after AstraZeneca jab

‘I know I must continue to be careful and not be complacent with my SOPs…’
Cops nab woman for FB slur and threats against police at a roadblock

Cops nab woman for FB slur and threats against police at a roadblock

After a police report was made against several viral postings from the Facebook account of 'Diana Mat'.

CMCO: Sabah to ban inter-district travel from Monday

CMCO: Sabah to ban inter-district travel from Monday

This will be in force throughout the conditional MCO enforcement from May 10 to 16.

Police prohibited from inspecting foreigners at random - IGP

Police prohibited from inspecting foreigners at random - IGP

A directive will be issued to prevent a handful of personnel from abusing their powers at will, says Acryl Sani.

Chandran Nair - from fighting apartheid to reversing institutional racism in M'sia

Chandran Nair - from fighting apartheid to reversing institutional racism in M'sia

INTERVIEW | Subservience and silence, he says, allow those in power to perpetuate and exploit divisiveness.

MCO 3.0: No outdoor exercise

MCO 3.0: No outdoor exercise

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.