Archive - 12 May 2021

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

Malaysiakini wishes all our readers a joyous, blessed and safe Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Murder suspect tricks cops, jumps off building to kill self

Murder suspect tricks cops, jumps off building to kill self

Police say the 24-year-old told policemen he had evidence to show at the balcony before jumping to his death.

MMA wants nursing home residents inoculated

MMA wants nursing home residents inoculated

The medical association says the elderly are at high risk if infected with Covid-19 and risk overloading ICUs.

Observe new Aidilfitri norms to fight Covid-19 - Agong

Observe new Aidilfitri norms to fight Covid-19 - Agong

The king says the pandemic will only be brought under control with the people's cooperation.

M'sia facing challenging third wave with new Covid-19 variants - Muhyiddin

M'sia facing challenging third wave with new Covid-19 variants - Muhyiddin

The prime minister says the healthcare system will collapse if nothing is done at the moment.

Unpopular but necessary - PM defends MCO

Unpopular but necessary - PM defends MCO

Muhyiddin Yassin says Covid-19 cases will continue to skyrocket if nothing was done.

Sri Ram to defend law firm in 1MDB suit, says no conflict of interest

Sri Ram to defend law firm in 1MDB suit, says no conflict of interest

The former Federal Court judge says his new client is an important witness in the ongoing 1MDB trial.

EMCO at Raub miners' quarters

EMCO at Raub miners' quarters

This is after a cluster involving the miner there was detected.

Repayment assistance still available, say banks

Repayment assistance still available, say banks

A banking group says 95 percent or 1.6 million of applications have been approved up to late March.

Health Ministry reminds all to follow Hari Raya SOPs

Health Ministry reminds all to follow Hari Raya SOPs

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also warns that 1,000 more ICU beds are needed if cases continue to rise.

Public high on Aidilfitri mood despite MCO

Public high on Aidilfitri mood despite MCO

People continue to throng the markets and bazaars in preparation for the celebrations.

Panel says WHO, govts failed to manage Covid-19

Panel says WHO, govts failed to manage Covid-19

The international body recommends a new transparent global system to investigate disease outbreaks.

How can we stop the next pandemic? Here's what a WHO panel recommends

How can we stop the next pandemic? Here's what a WHO panel recommends

Experts call for bold WHO reforms on probing outbreaks such as the Covid-19 to prevent another 'toxic cocktail'.

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices remain unchanged

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices remain unchanged

The ceiling price will be maintained from May 13 to 19.

Indonesia study finds China's Sinovac vaccine effective in medical staff

Indonesia study finds China's Sinovac vaccine effective in medical staff

The vaccine is more than 90 percent effective at preventing death and hospitalisation.

Kedah ruler: The use of word 'Allah' is only allowed for Muslims

Kedah ruler: The use of word 'Allah' is only allowed for Muslims

Sultan Sallehuddin calls on the people to stop debating on the issue to ensure the continuity of harmony in the state.

PHOTO ESSAY | Welcoming Syawal under another MCO

PHOTO ESSAY | Welcoming Syawal under another MCO

For the second year running, Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya with movement restrictions.

WHO reviewing Seychelles Covid-19 data after fully vaccinated people test positive

WHO reviewing Seychelles Covid-19 data after fully vaccinated people test positive

The Indian Ocean nation records daily cases in the low hundreds.

Malaysiakini seeks Federal Court review of its conviction for contempt

Malaysiakini seeks Federal Court review of its conviction for contempt

It contends that the apex court decision contravenes natural justice and the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Covid-19 (May 12): 4,765 new cases, new record with 39 deaths

Covid-19 (May 12): 4,765 new cases, new record with 39 deaths

UPDATED 7.30PM | Noor Hisham says cases could soon exceed 5,000 per day.

Senior Sarawak cop under probe for misconduct claims

Senior Sarawak cop under probe for misconduct claims

Police receive several allegations against Sarawak deputy police commissioner Fisol Salleh.

Addressing the need for a well-rounded educational experience

Addressing the need for a well-rounded educational experience

Now more than ever, educators and education administrators are looking for new ways to effectively teach students.
'GE15 army veteran candidates don’t represent any associations, clubs'

'GE15 army veteran candidates don’t represent any associations, clubs'

This comes after government warns of deregistration.

Telcos give free calls from 10pm today for 12 hours

Telcos give free calls from 10pm today for 12 hours

Each service provider will provide the offer subject to their respective terms and conditions, says minister.
Salammusik has released their brand-new single entitled 'Galaksi Rindu'

Salammusik has released their brand-new single entitled 'Galaksi Rindu'

Award-winning local band 'Salammusik' has just released their brand-new single entitled 'Galaksi Rindu' along with the music video.

Zafrul confirms govt going after KPMG over 1MDB scandal

Zafrul confirms govt going after KPMG over 1MDB scandal

The finance minister says negotiations with the auditor are currently ongoing.

MOF recovers another RM1.9b stolen 1MDB funds, total now at RM16.05b

MOF recovers another RM1.9b stolen 1MDB funds, total now at RM16.05b

The money was recovered with the help of the US Department of Justice.

LETTER | Covid-19 - Time for all to be united and heed govt directives

LETTER | Covid-19 - Time for all to be united and heed govt directives

The biggest problem is not the pandemic but regrettably the polemics of the day.
Filming in studio allowed, cinemas remain shut during MCO

Filming in studio allowed, cinemas remain shut during MCO

According to Finas, the creative industry must follow the SOP set by NSC.

State election is not a priority now, says Abang Johari

State election is not a priority now, says Abang Johari

The priority is on containing Covid-19 as the disease has taken many lives in the state, says CM.
Dr M apologises for SOP breach, says ready to face action

Dr M apologises for SOP breach, says ready to face action

UPDATED 6.41PM | SOPs must be followed because they can prevent the virus from spreading, reminds ex-PM.

Unemployed man charged with murder, sodomy of baby

Unemployed man charged with murder, sodomy of baby

UPDATED 6.25PM | His wife was babysitting the toddler at the time.

Govt urged to gather data on pregnant women taking Covid-19 vaccines

Govt urged to gather data on pregnant women taking Covid-19 vaccines

'Not every vaccine is created equal, govt should scrutinise them and make sure they are safe,' says Yeo Bee Yin.
Liew: Ex-PKR Zuraida should know DAP's multiracial nature

Liew: Ex-PKR Zuraida should know DAP's multiracial nature

Johor DAP chief hits back at the Bersatu supreme council member for her remarks about the DAP.

LETTER | MCO 3.0 seems good but ...

LETTER | MCO 3.0 seems good but ...

Why did the government not call for an MCO 3.0 at the start of Ramadan?

MP SPEAKS |  What are the ministries doing to help those hit by MCO 3.0?

MP SPEAKS | What are the ministries doing to help those hit by MCO 3.0?

Government ministries need to have a strategic approach for all those affected.

Hadi says emergency needed due to critical Covid-19 situation, pans disruptors

Hadi says emergency needed due to critical Covid-19 situation, pans disruptors

PAS chief notes in some countries, the pandemic has gone out of control.
Taiwan may raise Covid-19 alert, shut non-essential shops

Taiwan may raise Covid-19 alert, shut non-essential shops

A cluster of six cases with no apparent source of infection has been detected.

Teacher in Ain's case temporarily placed at S'gor Education Dept

Teacher in Ain's case temporarily placed at S'gor Education Dept

UPDATED 5.30PM | He is relieved of his duties pending a police investigation.

LETTER | How can we help Palestine?

LETTER | How can we help Palestine?

Palestinians have waited long enough for international peace organisations to listen to their plight.
LETTER | Remembering the day people's power swept M'sia

LETTER | Remembering the day people's power swept M'sia

May 9, 2018 will always remain a historic milestone in the country's history of democracy.

COMMENT | Veterans' political party - long-term threat to civilian control of military?

COMMENT | Veterans' political party - long-term threat to civilian control of military?

Armed Forces veterans forming a political party is a bad idea.

Bodies float down Ganges as nearly 4,000 more die of Covid-19 in India

Bodies float down Ganges as nearly 4,000 more die of Covid-19 in India

It is believed people are immersing the corpses in the river because of shortage of cremation wood.

LETTER | Kudos to PPV staff for pleasant vaccination experience

LETTER | Kudos to PPV staff for pleasant vaccination experience

I got my Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine earlier this week at the World Trade Centre (WTC).
117 Malaysians repatriated from India

117 Malaysians repatriated from India

The flight also brought back six dependents, a permanent resident and eight Bruneians.

Brazil suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in pregnant women after fatal case

Brazil suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in pregnant women after fatal case

An expectant mother died from stroke likely linked to the inoculation.

Digital Building Ecosystem (6/13): Near Field Commerce, The Coming Trend

Digital Building Ecosystem (6/13): Near Field Commerce, The Coming Trend

This article has also been published in Chapter 19 in the book “Smart Residential Communities: Principles, Practices & Practical Guidebook”.
Lokman Adam nabbed for second time under EO

Lokman Adam nabbed for second time under EO

The reason for his latest arrest is so far unclear.
IJM Land’s program mesra Ramadan supporting underprivileged families for upcoming Raya

IJM Land’s program mesra Ramadan supporting underprivileged families for upcoming Raya

IJM Land spreads goodwill and compassion to three less fortunate families in the spirit of Ramadan and Raya.

Dozens dead as Israel and Hamas escalate aerial bombardments

Dozens dead as Israel and Hamas escalate aerial bombardments

The spiralling violence prompts concern it might lead to full-scale war.

UK unveils law to fine social media firms if fail they to remove online abuse

UK unveils law to fine social media firms if fail they to remove online abuse

The companies can be fined up to US$25 million if they don't stamp out abuses such as racist hate crimes.

COMMENT | Democracy's shackling in Malaysia

COMMENT | Democracy's shackling in Malaysia

Abuse of power is one of the major issues most affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

COMMENT | US support for vaccine waiver welcome, but more needed

COMMENT | US support for vaccine waiver welcome, but more needed

It has to compel companies to share the knowledge needed to quickly scale up vaccine production.
Help the poor instead of downplaying MCO 3.0 impact - Kit Siang

Help the poor instead of downplaying MCO 3.0 impact - Kit Siang

Finance minister’s comment that most economic sectors won't be impacted reflects govt is complacent, DAP veteran adds.

New SOP for non-Muslim houses of worship

New SOP for non-Muslim houses of worship

It sets the number of worshippers allowed and the new praying time.

Sexual harassment complaint: Victim laments slow journey for justice

Sexual harassment complaint: Victim laments slow journey for justice

By sharing the experience she went through, the UM student hopes the existing system will improve.

COMMENT | What Covid rule-breakers are trying to tell us

COMMENT | What Covid rule-breakers are trying to tell us

Three things. One is can we make sure we suffer together?
YOURSAY | MCO: Making Confusing Orders?

YOURSAY | MCO: Making Confusing Orders?

‘We had MCO 1.0, then MCO 2.0 and now MCO 3.0. What are we doing wrong?’
Aidilfitri: Special family visit for inmates cancelled

Aidilfitri: Special family visit for inmates cancelled

The reason is the implementation of the MCO and the bar on visits from today will go on until June 7.

COMMENT | Keeping discussion free

COMMENT | Keeping discussion free

There have been 259 attacks on scholars, students and universities, including 66 killings.

Aidilfitri: Police to monitor residential areas with drones

Aidilfitri: Police to monitor residential areas with drones

For high-rises, police will check visitor logs - MV Sri Kumar.

Donors wanted: Blood stocks 'very low' since last week

Donors wanted: Blood stocks 'very low' since last week

'After a week of begging and waiting, blood stocks are still very low. Help…' pleads the National Blood Centre.

Quarantine: Minister vs you

Quarantine: Minister vs you

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.