Archive - 14 May 2021

Mainland China reports first local Covid-19 cases in more than 3 weeks

Mainland China reports first local Covid-19 cases in more than 3 weeks

Mass testing is now being conducted in two cities in Luan and Hefei.

Quarantine for returnees from India extended to 21 days

Quarantine for returnees from India extended to 21 days

This is after a traveller from India cleared the quarantine period but subsequently tested positive for Covid-19.

Cops arrest 4 over Sentul firecrackers incident

Cops arrest 4 over Sentul firecrackers incident

Police also arrested another man at the same place for selling firecrackers without a licence.

EMCO at two locations in Malacca, Sabah from May 16

EMCO at two locations in Malacca, Sabah from May 16

The decision was made following risk assessment with various agencies.

Respect Haziq's family, don't speculate on death - Reezal Merican

Respect Haziq's family, don't speculate on death - Reezal Merican

UPDATED 9.44pm | The minister urges all to refrain from commenting on his death until the post-mortem has been completed.

Japan widens virus emergency to three more prefectures

Japan widens virus emergency to three more prefectures

The move came as a surprise and reflects the growing concerns of more infectious Covid-19 strains.

PNSB ready to consider giving Orang Asli more time before eviction

PNSB ready to consider giving Orang Asli more time before eviction

The GLC says the move is legal and the land in question is not the Mah Meri tribe's original settlement.

Covid-19 (May 14): 4,113 new cases, nearly two-thirds outside Klang Valley

Covid-19 (May 14): 4,113 new cases, nearly two-thirds outside Klang Valley

UPDATED 8.05PM | On the flip side, the number of active cases sees a slight decrease – the first time in more than a month.

No quarantine for ships from India - Marine Department

No quarantine for ships from India - Marine Department

Only crew with Covid-19 symptoms will be ordered to undergo quarantine for 14 days at sea, it says.

National archer Haziq dies at 27

National archer Haziq dies at 27

A family source says he collapsed and lost consciousness after Subuh prayers.

Covid-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, leading scientists say

Covid-19 lab leak theory cannot be ruled out, leading scientists say

They say there is simply not enought data and evidence to disprove the theory for now.

Fully vaccinated people can shed their masks in most places - US CDC

Fully vaccinated people can shed their masks in most places - US CDC

The new guidance is based on a sharp reduction in cases among others.

Shell, Singapore university to work on S$4.6 million decarbonisation study

Shell, Singapore university to work on S$4.6 million decarbonisation study

NUS will develop processes to produce ethanol and n-propanol from carbon dioxide.

Terengganu exco surrenders to cops after receiving Raya house guest

Terengganu exco surrenders to cops after receiving Raya house guest

Dr Azman Ibrahim apologises for breaking SOP, prepared to be compounded.

S'pore brings in strictest Covid-19 curbs since lockdown

S'pore brings in strictest Covid-19 curbs since lockdown

They include limiting social gatherings to two people and ceasing dining in at restaurants.

‘Kerajaan Gagal’ banner: 20 Batu Pahat youths remanded four days

‘Kerajaan Gagal’ banner: 20 Batu Pahat youths remanded four days

District police chief confirms that the banner, flares and firecrackers have been seized.

After 'radical', govt now looking into use of 'militant' word

After 'radical', govt now looking into use of 'militant' word

This over terminology used to refer to Palestinian combatants.

Sepang Orang Asli told to make way for S'gor govt project

Sepang Orang Asli told to make way for S'gor govt project

Land is owned by GLC and Sepang Municipal Council, reported The Malaysian Insight.

'Stronger vaccination push key to economic recovery'

'Stronger vaccination push key to economic recovery'

Moody's economist says current vaccination rate puts herd immunity target in doubt.

LETTER | Body camera implementation will require an IPCMC

LETTER | Body camera implementation will require an IPCMC

It can enquire into any allegations of abuse of power, corruption, misconduct etc. recorded.

Putrajaya urged to expedite vaccination instead of arbitrary MCOs

Putrajaya urged to expedite vaccination instead of arbitrary MCOs

People being asked to sacrifice but govt MCO strategy has not yielded desired results - Sim.

Nearly 12,000 lives saved by vaccines in England so far - analysis

Nearly 12,000 lives saved by vaccines in England so far - analysis

Britain has given two-thirds of adults at least one Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid-19 - Modelling predicts 8k cases a day by June if no SOP compliance

Covid-19 - Modelling predicts 8k cases a day by June if no SOP compliance

The same modelling by the Health Ministry says cases can be kept under 1,000 if there is strict compliance.

LETTER | I stand with Ain, too

LETTER | I stand with Ain, too

In the past, I would not have done this.
LETTER | It is not a joke, it is sexual harassment

LETTER | It is not a joke, it is sexual harassment

Schools should be a safe space for all our children, regardless of gender.
Umno leader denies sponsoring 'Kerajaan Gagal' flash mob

Umno leader denies sponsoring 'Kerajaan Gagal' flash mob

The protest led to at least one arrest.

Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59

Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59

UPDATED 1.20PM | His son Wong Chee Mun confirms news of Sai Wan's passing.

COMMENT | What is driving Malaysia apart?

COMMENT | What is driving Malaysia apart?

What is the primary force that splits Malaysians?

Aidilfitri SOP: Police deny issuing RM30k fine in viral claim

Aidilfitri SOP: Police deny issuing RM30k fine in viral claim

The picture actually just shows an inspection - Nilai police chief.

US will not leave Australia alone to face China coercion - Blinken

US will not leave Australia alone to face China coercion - Blinken

US President Joe Biden seeks to bolster ties with allies in the Indo-Pacific.

Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes

Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes

Four days of cross-border fighting shows no sign of abating.

'Unchecked govt, suspended Parliament made Covid-19 worse'

'Unchecked govt, suspended Parliament made Covid-19 worse'

Will Muhyiddin now advise Agong to convene Parliament, asks Kit Siang.

Mosques disappear as China strives to 'build a beautiful Xinjiang'

Mosques disappear as China strives to 'build a beautiful Xinjiang'

Most mosques in the region Reuters visited have either been partially or completely demolished.

Explainer - Who decides if the world needs Covid-19 booster shots?

Explainer - Who decides if the world needs Covid-19 booster shots?

Pharmaceutical companies are pushing for booster shots but evidence is still scarce if it's needed.

Cops want body camera purchase expedited

Cops want body camera purchase expedited

Bukit Aman hopes they can be procured by May or June.

YOURSAY | Untangling racism will require a system overhaul

YOURSAY | Untangling racism will require a system overhaul

‘The system is entrenched, and bolted with support from the elites…’.
Celebrating Hari Raya at the border

Celebrating Hari Raya at the border

Families exchanged forgiveness and goodies across razor wire separating Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.