Archive - 16 May 2021

Singapore to shut schools as Covid-19 cases rise

Singapore to shut schools as Covid-19 cases rise

All primary, secondary and junior colleges will shift to full home-based learning from Wednesday until May 28.
Indonesia pauses distribution of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccine

Indonesia pauses distribution of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccine

This following the death of a 22-year-old man a day after immunisation.
Parit Raja riot: Johor Umno Youth offers free legal advice

Parit Raja riot: Johor Umno Youth offers free legal advice

It says the assistance offered is not aimed at interrupting the authorities carrying out the investigation.
MyBurgerLab cautions about staff eating after close shave with authorities

MyBurgerLab cautions about staff eating after close shave with authorities

'Are staff suppose to hide in the corner to eat? What are the rules?' it asks.
Israel air strikes kill 33 Palestinians, including 13 children

Israel air strikes kill 33 Palestinians, including 13 children

The pre-dawn attacks are on houses in the centre of Gaza City, health officials say.
Cops probe Johor PKR lawmaker for alleged Raya visit

Cops probe Johor PKR lawmaker for alleged Raya visit

Jimmy Puah, who is being investigated under Section 269 of the Penal Code, denies it.
LETTER | Medical personnel overworked, being pulled in every direction

LETTER | Medical personnel overworked, being pulled in every direction

Staff at the district level and at government clinics are struggling to cope with the surge in Covid-19 cases.
LETTER | Suhakam stands in solidarity with Palestinians

LETTER | Suhakam stands in solidarity with Palestinians

The UN Security Council has not adequately addressed the matter.
Guan Eng: Why M'sia lagging in vaccination despite billions spent?

Guan Eng: Why M'sia lagging in vaccination despite billions spent?

Malaysia’s vaccination rate is lower than Indonesia and there is no sign of sustainable economic recovery, he says.
13 held over Parit Raja viral rioting freed on police bail

13 held over Parit Raja viral rioting freed on police bail

Batu Pahat district police chief ACP Ismail Dollah says seven other individuals are still detained until tomorrow.
STAR lodges police reports over slanderous 'support Israel' FB post

STAR lodges police reports over slanderous 'support Israel' FB post

Youth chief says the party would also lodge a complaint with MCMC against the FB user.
OIC's lack of political will over Palestine should no longer be tolerated: Hisham

OIC's lack of political will over Palestine should no longer be tolerated: Hisham

The foreign minister says it is clear the bloodshed committed against the Palestinians has to end.
PM receives call from Hamas leader on developments in Palestine

PM receives call from Hamas leader on developments in Palestine

'On behalf of the people of M'sia, I expressed my condolences and sadness on the loss of lives and injuries,' says Muhyiddin.
MP SPEAKS | Stop Israel's occupation and aggression, uphold Palestine’s rights

MP SPEAKS | Stop Israel's occupation and aggression, uphold Palestine’s rights

'Israel must bear full responsibility, world must not turn blind eye.'

Wife fined RM2k for visiting on-duty cop husband at roadblock

Wife fined RM2k for visiting on-duty cop husband at roadblock

Putrajaya district police chief says public interest takes precedence over individual interest.

After S'wak, rep wants Penang allowed to procure Covid-19 vaccine

After S'wak, rep wants Penang allowed to procure Covid-19 vaccine

Daniel Gooi says this would speed up vaccination in the state.
Brickbats for Nik Abduh after telling donors not to ask hard questions

Brickbats for Nik Abduh after telling donors not to ask hard questions

Critics say scammers can use the same argument.

Health Ministry: No conclusive evidence on Ivermectin, will start clinical trial

Health Ministry: No conclusive evidence on Ivermectin, will start clinical trial

Science is best weapon against virus, not circumstantial hype, says Noor Hisham.

AP horrified by Israeli attack, says no proof Hamas was at media building

AP horrified by Israeli attack, says no proof Hamas was at media building

Organisation says it actively checks for such links, would never knowingly put its journalists at risk.

Covid-19 (May 16): 3,780 cases, death toll crosses 1,900

Covid-19 (May 16): 3,780 cases, death toll crosses 1,900

COVID-19 | There has been a steep increase in Covid-19 fatalities.

SOP violation: Exco says he cooked and delivered satay to a weeping mum

SOP violation: Exco says he cooked and delivered satay to a weeping mum

Chukai rep Hanafiah Mat is issued an RM2,000 compound by the police.

Maeps overcapacity for Category 3 patients, inefficiency and confusion slammed

Maeps overcapacity for Category 3 patients, inefficiency and confusion slammed

Situation getting more challenging due to increasing number of patients, says Selangor Health Dept.

M'sian student wins world public speaking competition

M'sian student wins world public speaking competition

He beat 35 other participants from 33 countries to come out on top.

Appalling - Anifah wants UN to intervene in Gaza fighting

Appalling - Anifah wants UN to intervene in Gaza fighting

Very concerning Israeli govt continues to lack accountability.

Agong expresses concern over Israeli attacks

Agong expresses concern over Israeli attacks

UPDATED 1.45PM | Sultan Abdullah describes attacks as heinous, cruel, and inhumane.

Cops probing claims Higher Education DG flouted Covid-19 SOP

Cops probing claims Higher Education DG flouted Covid-19 SOP

This allegedly occurred during an aid presentation and Hari Raya event at a public university.

Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as US makes appeal

Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat from town as US makes appeal

US and Britain call on army to avoid civilian casualties.

Learning concept must be relevant at any time - PM

Learning concept must be relevant at any time - PM

UPDATED 2PM | Education Ministry will continue to engage with public and update teaching platforms.

In poetic statement, Maszlee and gang pay glowing tribute on Teachers' Day

In poetic statement, Maszlee and gang pay glowing tribute on Teachers' Day

Teachers sow meaning in the lives of their students, say the Harapan education committee.

LETTER | UN, OIC must strongly condemn Israel's attack on Gaza, media

LETTER | UN, OIC must strongly condemn Israel's attack on Gaza, media

Veteran journalists note the silence of the above bodies so far.

MP SPEAKS | PM must call for IP waiver to prevent vaccine monopoly

MP SPEAKS | PM must call for IP waiver to prevent vaccine monopoly

More than 120 countries throughout the world have already done so.

How Elise Arya Chen turned childhood abuse into advocacy for Myanmar refugees

How Elise Arya Chen turned childhood abuse into advocacy for Myanmar refugees

MALAYSIANSKINI | Growing up feeling helpless, a young girl decided to help others with no one to fight for them.

Free commercial zone status a game-changer for Penang Port

Free commercial zone status a game-changer for Penang Port

The port is expected to be highly impactly for the logistics sector.

India hopes Covid-19 cases stabilising even as daily deaths stay near 4,000

India hopes Covid-19 cases stabilising even as daily deaths stay near 4,000

The overall positivity rate has been falling, albeit slowly.

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COMMENT | Malaysia needs a ‘rakyat vaccine team’

COMMENT | Malaysia needs a ‘rakyat vaccine team’

The whole of society needs to be involved for the immunisation programme to succeed.

Sarawak to receive 500,000 Sinovac vaccine doses in a week

Sarawak to receive 500,000 Sinovac vaccine doses in a week

The state will receive an additional 500,000 doses after that.

Britain to treble tree planting by 2024 to fight climate change

Britain to treble tree planting by 2024 to fight climate change

The country targets to plant 7,000ha of trees per year.

'Inhumane' - MCA Youth urges Selangor govt to rethink Mah Meri move

'Inhumane' - MCA Youth urges Selangor govt to rethink Mah Meri move

It is just another business decision for the state government but has tremendous impact on the Orang Asli.

John Kerry wants Pope Francis to attend climate conference, sway debate

John Kerry wants Pope Francis to attend climate conference, sway debate

The US official says the pope's voice will be a positively influential one.

MP SPEAKS | Opposition ready to work with PN to fight Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | Opposition ready to work with PN to fight Covid-19

The government should convene Parliament and Pakatan Harapan will not push for a confidence vote in the meantime.

Twelve killed in explosion at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers

Twelve killed in explosion at Kabul mosque during Friday prayers

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility.

Israel bombs Hamas Gaza chief's home as fighting enters seventh day

Israel bombs Hamas Gaza chief's home as fighting enters seventh day

Both Israel and Hamas vow to continue the battle.

YOURSAY | Govt should be more ‘militant’ in fighting Covid

YOURSAY | Govt should be more ‘militant’ in fighting Covid

‘Hasn't Saifuddin got more useful and productive work to do?’
PAS leaders auctioning belongings to raise funds for Palestine

PAS leaders auctioning belongings to raise funds for Palestine

A Swedish beauty and a curvaceous collectable are on the block.