Archive - 9 May 2021

LETTER | Impact of school closure on children's nutritional status

LETTER | Impact of school closure on children's nutritional status

Addressing nutritional needs in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging.
674,862 individuals received both doses of vaccine as of yesterday - Adham

674,862 individuals received both doses of vaccine as of yesterday - Adham

Minister says the number is part of 1,079,294 individuals who had received the first dose.
Always monitor your children, advises mum of baby who fell to her death

Always monitor your children, advises mum of baby who fell to her death

The mother says she considered the tragedy a painful lesson not to be complacent around children.
As schools close, some parents worry about children's education

As schools close, some parents worry about children's education

School sessions are set to resume with PdPR method for two weeks to prevent the spread of infections after Raya.
Sabah allows three shopping centres listed under Hide to operate

Sabah allows three shopping centres listed under Hide to operate

Masidi Manjun says strict control would be carried out at the malls to ensure visitors and the centres complied with SOPs.
Kluang becomes fourth district in Johor under MCO 3.0

Kluang becomes fourth district in Johor under MCO 3.0

Ismail Sabri says decision was made by NSC after 512 individuals were infected with Covid-19 between May 4 and 8.

LETTER | Where is PDRM heading under its new IGP?

LETTER | Where is PDRM heading under its new IGP?

PDRM should keep fighting internal corruption, continue eliminating business cartels and organised crime.
Govt rescinds police approval rule for medical appointments

Govt rescinds police approval rule for medical appointments

People can now show their medical appointment cards to the authorities.

Olympic medallist Pandelela tells Ain to keep making school a safer place

Olympic medallist Pandelela tells Ain to keep making school a safer place

'Dear Ain, I strongly advise you to stay alert as you might get sabotaged if you are not careful,' says the diver.
Covid-19 (May 9): 3,733 new cases, record high for deaths and ICU patients

Covid-19 (May 9): 3,733 new cases, record high for deaths and ICU patients

COVID-19 | There is also an uptick of new cases in Pahang and Negeri Sembilan.

'Datin' entrepreneur who masterminds drug syndicate in Kelantan nabbed

'Datin' entrepreneur who masterminds drug syndicate in Kelantan nabbed

All the suspects have been remanded for one week.

Academic movement blasts 'appalling' expulsion threat issued to Ain

Academic movement blasts 'appalling' expulsion threat issued to Ain

UPDATED 9.35PM | Gerak chairperson Zaharom Nain says the school appears to be penalising the victim.

LETTER | CSR in times of Covid-19

LETTER | CSR in times of Covid-19

CSR plays a crucial role in addressing socio-economic, health-related problems of society caused by Covid-19.

Survey shows Malaysia's top employers offering jobs despite pandemic

Survey shows Malaysia's top employers offering jobs despite pandemic

More than 45,000 jobs are currently waiting to be filled.
Rocker Awie to be summoned for possible SOP violation during singalong

Rocker Awie to be summoned for possible SOP violation during singalong

UPDATED 9.25PM | Other individuals seen together with the singer in a viral 42-second video clip will also be called.

Three people, including a 4-year-old, shot in New York's Times Square

Three people, including a 4-year-old, shot in New York's Times Square

Gunfire broke out in a dispute that the victims were apparently not involved in.
Harapan establishes inter-party committees

Harapan establishes inter-party committees

Nine committees set up to focus on education, health, law, economy, security, gender, youth, cost of living and mobilisation.

Covid-19: Stop hesitating and impose lockdown now, Umno veep tells govt

Covid-19: Stop hesitating and impose lockdown now, Umno veep tells govt

Khaled Nordin says the Covid-19 pandemic situation has come to a stage that requires drastic action.

Malls on Hide list closed, frustration over conflicting orders

Malls on Hide list closed, frustration over conflicting orders

Since late last night, malls including 1Utama and Sunway Pyramid also took to their social media to announce the closure.

Former soldier shot dead after attacking army control post in Gerik

Former soldier shot dead after attacking army control post in Gerik

Investigations showed that the man joined the army in 2003 but his service was terminated in 2013 because he had mental health problems.
Petronas: Labuan staff fast-tracked for vaccines as 'industrial frontliners'

Petronas: Labuan staff fast-tracked for vaccines as 'industrial frontliners'

A Covid-19 cluster has emerged on the island, says oil and gas company.

Afghan school blast kills 58, doctors struggle as families bury victims

Afghan school blast kills 58, doctors struggle as families bury victims

'The entire night we carried bodies of young girls and boys to a graveyard and prayed for every one wounded in the attack.'
Scottish nationalists vow independence vote after election win

Scottish nationalists vow independence vote after election win

Sturgeon says she will push plans for a second independence referendum once Covid-19 pandemic ends.

Stop knee-jerk reactions and give students long-term plan, ministry told

Stop knee-jerk reactions and give students long-term plan, ministry told

Pakatan Harapan education committee wants Education Ministry to act proactively.

Search for child feared drowned extended to Sungai Linggi

Search for child feared drowned extended to Sungai Linggi

The boy slipped and fell into a drain at the Cempaka Flat, Garden Avenue in Seremban 2 yesterday.
MP SPEAKS | KJ and Ismail Sabri should communicate before talking to the public

MP SPEAKS | KJ and Ismail Sabri should communicate before talking to the public

Mutually coordinated action will remove all unnecessary confusion, as it has caused now.

Loke: What's the difference between MCO and CMCO?

Loke: What's the difference between MCO and CMCO?

Latest interdistrict travel ban nationwide blurs the line between MCO and conditional MCO.

Absent from school: Ain served with warning letter

Absent from school: Ain served with warning letter

This is despite Ain’s father having informed the principal that she felt unsafe to go to school after the 'rape joke' exposé.

Over 500 vehicles ordered to turn back at K'tan borders - police

Over 500 vehicles ordered to turn back at K'tan borders - police

Police say some tried to enter the state using unverified police permit.

LETTER | Covid-19 may just gatecrash throughout Malaysia

LETTER | Covid-19 may just gatecrash throughout Malaysia

Lockdown is the only solution. All else is sheer make-believe.
COMMENT | Flip-flops not par for the course and definitely not cricket

COMMENT | Flip-flops not par for the course and definitely not cricket

It seems that political expediency has surpassed the established process.

I'm still here, says former Selangor MB after false reports of his demise

I'm still here, says former Selangor MB after false reports of his demise

'Thank you to all who asked about my condition and continue to pray for my wellbeing,' Khalid says.
Ti Lian Ker says he posted Covid-19 conspiracy theory as tongue-in-cheek question

Ti Lian Ker says he posted Covid-19 conspiracy theory as tongue-in-cheek question

Deputy minister says he was asking why debunked theories, like the one involving Bill Gates, are still being shared.

Chinese rocket debris set for re-entry in coming hours - tracking centres

Chinese rocket debris set for re-entry in coming hours - tracking centres

US possibly safe from potential impact, predictions still tracking it from Costa Rica all the way to Australia, NZ.

Cyber attack shuts down US fuel pipeline 'jugular,' Biden briefed

Cyber attack shuts down US fuel pipeline 'jugular,' Biden briefed

A prolonged shutdown of the line would cause prices to spike at gasoline pumps.
Disabled professor fights to give OKU students chance for success

Disabled professor fights to give OKU students chance for success

MALAYSIANSKINI | Having reached the top, Prof Ruzita is determined to ensure disabled students’ rights.

Octogenarian Orang Ulu duo brave rapids to get vaccinated in S'wak

Octogenarian Orang Ulu duo brave rapids to get vaccinated in S'wak

Lian Jubin and Apong Salleh made the rainy journey to Belaga clinic on their own for the Covid-19 vaccine.

US wants Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver to benefit world, not boost China biotech

US wants Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver to benefit world, not boost China biotech

Govt examining ways to ensure waiver will not hand sensitive US biopharmaceutical technology to China and Russia.

LRT stations on Hide list remain open, but shops will close

LRT stations on Hide list remain open, but shops will close

KLCC, Masjid Jamek, and KL Sentral LRT stations can operate as usual but shops at the premises will shut.

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MP SPEAKS | Hide confusion reigns, explain methodology and parameters

MP SPEAKS | Hide confusion reigns, explain methodology and parameters

Last-minute closure orders for businesses listed without explanation of data behind decision is oppressive.

COMMENT | Celebrate festivals, then expect more to die

COMMENT | Celebrate festivals, then expect more to die

I am prepared to forgo all celebrations as a little contribution to help in the fight against Covid-19.

YOURSAY | Shutting down Ramadan bazaars - too little, too late

YOURSAY | Shutting down Ramadan bazaars - too little, too late

'Those in charge are really shooting in all directions hoping for a hit.'