Archive - 15 May 2021

Adham: 732,322 individuals complete two doses Covid-19 vaccination

Adham: 732,322 individuals complete two doses Covid-19 vaccination

As of yesterday, 41.70 percent or 10,122,529 individuals had registered for their jabs.

S'wak seeks to dissolve state assembly, at Agong's discretion

S'wak seeks to dissolve state assembly, at Agong's discretion

The state government's mandate automatically expires on June 6 but the emergency will still be in force.

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

Gaza tower housing AP, Al Jazeera collapses after missile strike

A warning for the bombing was given earlier.

Israel-Gaza conflict rages on, diplomacy yet to gain traction

Israel-Gaza conflict rages on, diplomacy yet to gain traction

US and Arab diplomats are seeking to calm the situation.

'Kerajaan Gagal’ flash mob: Johor Harapan offers arrested youths free legal aid

'Kerajaan Gagal’ flash mob: Johor Harapan offers arrested youths free legal aid

Police had arrested 20 youths in connection with the incident.

M'sia disappointed With UN, wants firm action on Israel aggression - PM

M'sia disappointed With UN, wants firm action on Israel aggression - PM

Until now the UN Security Council has not issued any statement on the current situation, notes Muhyiddin.

After porn scandal, S'gor PAS claims Roslan SMS's Twitter hacked

After porn scandal, S'gor PAS claims Roslan SMS's Twitter hacked

The Twitter account had 'liked' numerous pornographic tweets.

People 'trying their luck' to get vaccinated add to overcrowding at WTC - task force

People 'trying their luck' to get vaccinated add to overcrowding at WTC - task force

Crowding also caused by those arriving much earlier than appointment time, says CITF.

Noraini: Chance appearance with DAP MP not on Zahid's orders

Noraini: Chance appearance with DAP MP not on Zahid's orders

Her recent event with Bangi lawmaker Ong Kian Ming becomes gossip fodder against the Umno president.

Close contacts, possibly exposed persons should not head to vaccination centres - Khairy

Close contacts, possibly exposed persons should not head to vaccination centres - Khairy

Their appointments will be rescheduled to prevent infecting others with Covid-19.

Ministry studying how returnees tested negative in India but arrived positive

Ministry studying how returnees tested negative in India but arrived positive

Longer 21-day quarantine will allow more tests to detect variants of concern.

Man fined RM2,000 for hosting Hari Raya open house

Man fined RM2,000 for hosting Hari Raya open house

The 31-year-old admitted to police when asked.

DAP: MCO necessitates another stimulus plan, RM45b minimum

DAP: MCO necessitates another stimulus plan, RM45b minimum

Lim Guan Eng says businesses are suffering huge losses and need immediate assistance.

LETTER | Increase the depleting rooftop solar quota to stem unemployment, climate crisis

LETTER | Increase the depleting rooftop solar quota to stem unemployment, climate crisis

The current government plans are not comprehensive enough.

Candidates for Anak Muda advisory group will be announced soon - PM

Candidates for Anak Muda advisory group will be announced soon - PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says this is proof that the government listens to youths.

Minister: Youth concerns will be addressed

Minister: Youth concerns will be addressed

Govt's initiatives help youth face today's challenges - Reezal Merican.

Covid-19 (May 15) - New record 44 deaths; cases above 4k mark for fourth day

Covid-19 (May 15) - New record 44 deaths; cases above 4k mark for fourth day

This is the third time in seven days that fatalities have hit record highs.

LETTER | PDRM - an enforcement trendsetter

LETTER | PDRM - an enforcement trendsetter

The police seem to have come up with creative solutions to ensure that people comply with Covid-19 SOPs.

PKR Women: Rina should resign for failing to protect seniors from Covid-19

PKR Women: Rina should resign for failing to protect seniors from Covid-19

Have they slowed the spread of the virus among senior care homes, asks Loh Ker Chean.

OIC set for emergency meet over Israeli aggression - Hishammuddin

OIC set for emergency meet over Israeli aggression - Hishammuddin

Malaysia will urge the organisation to take a tougher stand against Israel.

National archer died from clogged blood vessels in heart - Health Ministry

National archer died from clogged blood vessels in heart - Health Ministry

No links to Covid-19 vaccination have been found so far but further investigations are underway.

Govt remains committed to empowering youths - Muhyiddin

Govt remains committed to empowering youths - Muhyiddin

Assistance packages of Pemerkasa specifically for youth, says the PM.

China detains 95, punishes 2,500 firms in latest environment probe

China detains 95, punishes 2,500 firms in latest environment probe

Beijing is conducting an environmental inspection campaign across eight provinces.

MP: What happened to 150k tests a day plan?

MP: What happened to 150k tests a day plan?

Govt should now be more adept at testing after a year into the pandemic - Yeo.

Three generations living under Azmin's roof? Cops to find out

Three generations living under Azmin's roof? Cops to find out

UPDATED 12.30PM | Putrajaya police say there were no guests that day according to security logs.

Archer Haziq laid to rest

Archer Haziq laid to rest

The 27-year-old national athlete collapsed after Subuh prayers yesterday and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Raya compound: Twitter account owner probed over fake news

Raya compound: Twitter account owner probed over fake news

There were claims of house-to-house inspection on the first day of Aidilfitri.

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on surface of Mars

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on surface of Mars

The only other country that has managed to do so is the US.

COMMENT | Amidst the gloom, Sarawak women bring some cheer

COMMENT | Amidst the gloom, Sarawak women bring some cheer

They bring some positive vibes when the country needs it most.

Astrazeneca PPV capacity at WTC increases to 8,100 doses per day

Astrazeneca PPV capacity at WTC increases to 8,100 doses per day

Prior to this, the capacity was only capable of administering about 2,400 doses a day.
As Mah Meri tribe's plight gains sympathy, MB disputes accuracy of news reports

As Mah Meri tribe's plight gains sympathy, MB disputes accuracy of news reports

Selangor MB Amirudin responds to a tweet by singer Yuna, who came to the tribe's defence.
Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows

Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows

UK-MYANMAR-POLITICS:Myanmar troops battle militias as anti-coup resistance grows
Hong Kong freezes assets of media tycoon Lai under security law

Hong Kong freezes assets of media tycoon Lai under security law

This is the first time a listed firm has been targeted by national security laws in the financial hub.
Chinese firm's Covid-19 drug claims draw skepticism

Chinese firm's Covid-19 drug claims draw skepticism

Kintor Pharmaceutical saw its stock price jump by more than 20% after announcing its drug treatment.

India 'on war footing' as coronavirus infections pass 24 million

India 'on war footing' as coronavirus infections pass 24 million

It is in the grip of the highly transmissible B.1.617 variant of the coronavirus.
WHO urges rich countries to donate shots instead of vaccinating children

WHO urges rich countries to donate shots instead of vaccinating children

This is to help poorer countries that are lagging behind in their inoculation drive.

YOURSAY | Changing Covid SOPs – a dynamic response or flip-flopping?

YOURSAY | Changing Covid SOPs – a dynamic response or flip-flopping?

‘Change and revision are often necessary, but not on a daily basis.’
United front, strategy the answer to Arab-Israeli conflict - Dr M

United front, strategy the answer to Arab-Israeli conflict - Dr M

All Muslim countries and supporters of the Palestinian cause must come up with a coherent plan.