Archive - 11 May 2021

Penang's ICU beds for Covid-19 now all full

Penang's ICU beds for Covid-19 now all full

Medical facilities in state now over 70pct occupancy for Covid-19 cases - Chow Kon Yeow.

No loitering: Taskforce says walk-in vaccinations not allowed

No loitering: Taskforce says walk-in vaccinations not allowed

A mechanism is already in place to reallocate doses unused due to no-shows.

MCO 3.0 not expected to significantly impact economic growth

MCO 3.0 not expected to significantly impact economic growth

Almost all economic sectors are allowed to remain operational, says Zafrul.

Four hospitals to get equipment from unopened Cyberjaya hospital

Four hospitals to get equipment from unopened Cyberjaya hospital

Equipment includes 42 ventilators and 20 intensive care beds.

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

They were arrested in Chiang Mai and charged for illegally entering the kingdom.

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidilfitri On Thursday

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidilfitri On Thursday

The announcement was made by the keeper of the ruler's seal on television networks tonight.

Police deny Jalan Canning Estate cluster sparked by GRO activities

Police deny Jalan Canning Estate cluster sparked by GRO activities

Woman in question never worked as a guest relations officer, says Perak police chief.

Govt must help urban poor during MCO 3.0 - economist

Govt must help urban poor during MCO 3.0 - economist

Muhammed Abdul Khalid’s research finds families struggling after more than a year in pandemic.

Health Ministry detects 15 more 'variants of concern' cases

Health Ministry detects 15 more 'variants of concern' cases

UPDATED 10.10PM | 14 are the B.1.315 variant from South Africa, says Noor Hisham.

We have actually been closing factories, 70 so far - minister

We have actually been closing factories, 70 so far - minister

UPDATED 9.35PM | We didn't announce so people only know the famous case of Top Glove, says Ismail Sabri.

Ismail blames Harapan for naval ship fiasco

Ismail blames Harapan for naval ship fiasco

The first ship was supposed to be delivered in 2019 but design will now only be complete by end-2022.

MP SPEAKS | Govt must be transparent on combat ship saga

MP SPEAKS | Govt must be transparent on combat ship saga

Delivery of the first LCS was supposed to be April 2019 but in Dec 2020, the first ship was only halfway complete.

Sarawak sticking with CMCO until May 17

Sarawak sticking with CMCO until May 17

The conditional MCO, however, will henceforth be implemented with tighter restrictions.

1,000 more ICU beds needed in coming weeks if cases surge

1,000 more ICU beds needed in coming weeks if cases surge

UPDATED 9.30PM | Demand for beds in ICUs expected to rise drastically in late-May to mid-June.

Ismail Sabri defends flip-flop SOPs following public outrage

Ismail Sabri defends flip-flop SOPs following public outrage

UPDATED 9.20PM | Defence minister says SOPs must constantly adapt to latest Covid-19 situation.

LETTER | Calling for improved counselling practices in schools

LETTER | Calling for improved counselling practices in schools

Condemning heinous culture of misogyny and sexual harassment perpetuated in schools.

SSR calls for Aidilfitri social media protest against PN, MCO

SSR calls for Aidilfitri social media protest against PN, MCO

It cites the failure of Putrajaya to contain Covid-19 as its reason for its action.

LETTER | Penang South Reclamation - who does it serve?

LETTER | Penang South Reclamation - who does it serve?

A development agenda will increasingly come into conflict with the needs of ordinary people.

Vaccination centres to get 290,480 vials of Sinovac bottled by Pharmaniaga

Vaccination centres to get 290,480 vials of Sinovac bottled by Pharmaniaga

The centres nationwide will be using the vaccine starting from today.

DAP moots NSC membership for opposition to make MCO 3.0 the last

DAP moots NSC membership for opposition to make MCO 3.0 the last

Its secretary-general believes the battle against Covid-19 can be won if all work together.

Vietnam seeks mRNA tech transfer amid Covid-19 vaccine supply issues

Vietnam seeks mRNA tech transfer amid Covid-19 vaccine supply issues

The country's health ministry has met with a WHO representative to facilitate the negotiations on the transfer.
Senior cop linked to Nicky Gang withdraws habeas corpus application

Senior cop linked to Nicky Gang withdraws habeas corpus application

The accused has already been released on police bail.

Explainer: Why the fuss over falling debris from China's most powerful rocket

Explainer: Why the fuss over falling debris from China's most powerful rocket

Critics say re-entry of debris from Long March 5B rocket is shrouded in secrecy.

Covid-19 (May 11): 3,973 new cases, 22 deaths

Covid-19 (May 11): 3,973 new cases, 22 deaths

The new case count in Johor has been going on a steady uptrend over the past 14 days.
Woman submits evidence of intimidation in rape case linked to S'gor rep

Woman submits evidence of intimidation in rape case linked to S'gor rep

The investigation today was in regard to her complaint where individuals pressured her to withdraw her Dec 5 report, says her lawyer.
After Liew advises Umno, Zuraida points to DAP's 'big brother' tendencies

After Liew advises Umno, Zuraida points to DAP's 'big brother' tendencies

Bersatu supreme council member accuses DAP of playing big brother to Chinese when it was in govt.

COMMENT | Message for our leaders

COMMENT | Message for our leaders

We, the public, are obviously not being taken seriously.

India's seven-day Covid-19 average hits new high

India's seven-day Covid-19 average hits new high

The spiralling rise in new cases is putting a strain on medical facilities.

MCO 3.0: Bank Negara not in favour of blanket loan moratorium

MCO 3.0: Bank Negara not in favour of blanket loan moratorium

UPDATED 3.25PM | Instead, borrowers should approach banks to help them meet their debt obligations, BNM says.

Pahang may see 700 Covid-19 cases weekly if SOP not complied

Pahang may see 700 Covid-19 cases weekly if SOP not complied

Its state health director also warns the number of active cases will soar to 1,700.

No ban on goods vehicles during Raya festive season - MOT

No ban on goods vehicles during Raya festive season - MOT

The ministry also reminded road users to stay updated on the latest information by the National Security Council.
King advises people to stay home if they have no urgent matters outside

King advises people to stay home if they have no urgent matters outside

Sultan Abdullah also expresses concern over the latest situation of Covid-19 in the country.
LETTER | Our country’s backup education plan

LETTER | Our country’s backup education plan

Now we are beginning to realise the true value of vernacular schools.
Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Moreover, the start-stop nature of the recovery measures doesn't bode well for sentiment.

Ibrahim Ali defends taking RM600k from Najib after 1MDB suit

Ibrahim Ali defends taking RM600k from Najib after 1MDB suit

This comes after a former 1MDB subsidiary filed a civil suit against the Perkasa president to recover the money.

Asked about 'No Anwar, No DAP', Zahid cites Razak's example in forming BN

Asked about 'No Anwar, No DAP', Zahid cites Razak's example in forming BN

Umno president points out ex-PM Abdul Razak engaged opposition parties for sake of national interest.

Ringgit to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility, says BNM governor

Ringgit to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility, says BNM governor

The local note depreciated by 3.5 percent against the US dollar in the first quarter of 2021.
Bank Negara predicts 6-7.5pct GDP growth for 2021

Bank Negara predicts 6-7.5pct GDP growth for 2021

Governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus says the growth would be reinforced by the recovery in domestic demand.
Bad to worse - indigenous women hit by climate crisis

Bad to worse - indigenous women hit by climate crisis

The increase in deforestation continues to disproportionately affect Sarawakian indigenous women.

LETTER | Set up bipartisan committee to tackle pandemic now

LETTER | Set up bipartisan committee to tackle pandemic now

We can’t have piecemeal and ad hoc measures to contain the pandemic anymore.
Happy with vaccines, senior citizens urge others not to believe fake news

Happy with vaccines, senior citizens urge others not to believe fake news

'Why there are still those, especially educated people, who are still afraid to get vaccinated.'

First quarter GDP down 0.5pct

First quarter GDP down 0.5pct

UPDATED 12.57PM | Statistics Department notes strong growth in exports and govt spending, amidst negative growth in private consumption.

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Covid-19: Doctor worried cramped quarantine centres will increase viral load

Covid-19: Doctor worried cramped quarantine centres will increase viral load

The higher the viral load, the more serious symptoms a Covid-19 patient tends to experience.
Explainer - What we know about the Indian variant as Covid-19 sweeps South Asia

Explainer - What we know about the Indian variant as Covid-19 sweeps South Asia

Scientists are studying whether this variant is to blame for the surge in Covid-19 cases.

COMMENT | Act now to avert mental health crisis post-MCO3

COMMENT | Act now to avert mental health crisis post-MCO3

Mitigating the mental health effects of Covid-19 should be a national public health priority.

LETTER | Littoral Combat Ship project must not fail a second time

LETTER | Littoral Combat Ship project must not fail a second time

Patriot volunteers to form an expert team to help keep an eye on the project.
BornOil enters US market, collaborating with Verde Resources on green technology initiatives

BornOil enters US market, collaborating with Verde Resources on green technology initiatives

Under the Biden Administration, the proposal of a US$2.25 trillion infrastructure plan will focus on green energy and decarbonisation.
MP SPEAKS | Where’s 1MDB suit against former auditor KPMG?

MP SPEAKS | Where’s 1MDB suit against former auditor KPMG?

The international audit firm has thus far been recalcitrant and has refused to arrive at a settlement.
Netizens question Azmin's quarantine after Saudi and UAE trip

Netizens question Azmin's quarantine after Saudi and UAE trip

This after the minister shares on social media his visit to Putrajaya police HQ to hand over contributions.

Nightmare continues for sexual harassment victim from UM

Nightmare continues for sexual harassment victim from UM

The student recounts the incident with an associate professor two years ago and the pain she went through.

MCO 3.0: Festive air missing at Kelantan's 'Kampung Lemang'

MCO 3.0: Festive air missing at Kelantan's 'Kampung Lemang'

Lemang traders in Manek Urai see a decline in business due to the latest round of MCO.

Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting, but China says no

Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting, but China says no

Taiwan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou said they had yet to receive an invite.

Fintech  l  Bridging The SME Financing Gap

Fintech l Bridging The SME Financing Gap

Calls for national lockdown as India Covid cases hold close to record highs

Calls for national lockdown as India Covid cases hold close to record highs

Experts have said India's actual figures could be far higher than reported.

Pejuang info chief: Ask Hamzah about efforts to lobby Dr M

Pejuang info chief: Ask Hamzah about efforts to lobby Dr M

'The fact is that there are still those who are trying to convince us to return to Bersatu,' says Ulya Aqamah.
MCO 3.0: Fresh calls for loan moratorium and cash aids

MCO 3.0: Fresh calls for loan moratorium and cash aids

'This would provide instant relief to millions of borrowers besides lubricating the economy with some badly-needed liquidity,' says DAP man.

COMMENT | Discipline is a key requirement in life

COMMENT | Discipline is a key requirement in life

And besides doing all that you can, and like to, read books, for they are good for the brain.

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

Some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily.
US authorises Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for children 12 to 15

US authorises Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for children 12 to 15

It is the first Covid-19 vaccine to be authorised in the United States for this age group.
Failed politicians are the ones who should resign - Kit Siang tells Hadi

Failed politicians are the ones who should resign - Kit Siang tells Hadi

'I do not fault civil servants who are not prepared to see the civil service deteriorate...,' says the DAP veteran.

COMMENT | Education Ministry must intervene in Ain's possible expulsion

COMMENT | Education Ministry must intervene in Ain's possible expulsion

Failure to do so will indirectly intimidate all women from speaking up against harassment and abuse.

One AstraZeneca dose gives 80pct lower death risk - English data

One AstraZeneca dose gives 80pct lower death risk - English data

Protection against death from the Pfizer vaccine rises to 97pct after two doses, Public Health England analysis shows.

COMMENT | The right to cyberbully?

COMMENT | The right to cyberbully?

We need to start training Malaysians on how to behave in online spaces.

YOURSAY | Loke appears hot favourite for DAP sec-gen’s post

YOURSAY | Loke appears hot favourite for DAP sec-gen’s post

‘His is a kinder and gentler face of DAP. His BM is impeccable.’
Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered

Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered

Countries are banking on the vaccines for a swift reopening for the summer season.

As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Aidilfitri

As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Aidilfitri

The nationwide Covid-19 lockdown has scuppered many people's plans to 'balik kampung' for the Raya.

Be cautious of fake MyBNM app - Bukit Aman

Be cautious of fake MyBNM app - Bukit Aman

Bank Negara Malaysia's online application is used by unscrupulous parties to commit fraud, police warn.

Nationwide MCO 3.0

Nationwide MCO 3.0

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