Archive - 17 May 2021

Vaccination: Facilities to be improved after congestion at Stadium Titiwangsa

Vaccination: Facilities to be improved after congestion at Stadium Titiwangsa

CITF says it will add another four waiting tents as well as 500 more chairs as soon as possible.
LETTER | How long can the world continue to be in denial?

LETTER | How long can the world continue to be in denial?

The Palestinian story is not a conflict but the oppression of Arab society.
Sri Ram appointed to handle high profile cases in 2018 - Thomas

Sri Ram appointed to handle high profile cases in 2018 - Thomas

Former AG says the appointment was in accordance with Section 376 (3) of the CPC.

Armed Forces needs 30 doctors, 100 paramedics to open new field hospital

Armed Forces needs 30 doctors, 100 paramedics to open new field hospital

Ismail Sabri says the construction of the field hospital would depend on the number of staff provided by the govt.

S'gor to send 150 volunteers to CAC, sets up 'home assessment'

S'gor to send 150 volunteers to CAC, sets up 'home assessment'

MB says this was among the decisions made by the Selangor Security Council to ensure a smooth process at the CAC.

Patients admitted to quarantine centres urged to disclose medical condition

Patients admitted to quarantine centres urged to disclose medical condition

Kelantan PKRC director says some failed to inform they have chronic diseases including diabetes.

McDonald's Malaysia denies channelling aid to Israel

McDonald's Malaysia denies channelling aid to Israel

The company’s equity is fully owned by Muslims, it says.
How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag

How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag

Israel regards all of Jerusalem as its capital and Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state.
Malaysia disappointed with UN's inability to halt Israeli aggression

Malaysia disappointed with UN's inability to halt Israeli aggression

The UN Security Council has met three times in the past week but has yet to issue a single statement.

Medical NGO calls for volunteers to help out vaccine centres in Shah Alam

Medical NGO calls for volunteers to help out vaccine centres in Shah Alam

Imaret is looking for volunteers with a medical and non-medical background.
Alor Setar to come under EMCO along with whole Kota Setar district

Alor Setar to come under EMCO along with whole Kota Setar district

UPDATED 9.40PM | The enhanced MCO will be in force until June 1 for all 28 sub-districts.

KJ tests negative, to quarantine following 'close contact' with Covid-19 patient

KJ tests negative, to quarantine following 'close contact' with Covid-19 patient

The minister will stay at home for 10 days.

As Covid-19 forces care homes to close, MP demands Rina take action

As Covid-19 forces care homes to close, MP demands Rina take action

Kasthuri Patto says three such facilities in Penang are closed and there is a risk of further spread of Covid-19.
JobStreet: Remote working, corporate values and culture paves future of work

JobStreet: Remote working, corporate values and culture paves future of work

A previous survey showed that managers expected 65% of employees to work partially remotely post-pandemic, but the latest findings showed that 89% of employees expected this facility.
Ex-1MDB CEO suspected Najib involved in illegal activity, court hears

Ex-1MDB CEO suspected Najib involved in illegal activity, court hears

However, the witness testifies that he didn't inform the then prime minister about Jho Low's alleged nefarious agenda.

Posting new opportunities of growth amidst the pandemic

Posting new opportunities of growth amidst the pandemic

When Covid-19 came and hit in an unprecedented way, the world had to quickly adapt and re-organise to the circumstances of the pandemic.
'Inefficient, disorganised' - recovered Covid-19 patient calls for clear Maeps guidelines

'Inefficient, disorganised' - recovered Covid-19 patient calls for clear Maeps guidelines

The former patient says patients were left to sort themselves out upon arrival, resulting in confusion.

Welfare Dept lists 68k individuals for Phase 2 of Covid-19 vaccination

Welfare Dept lists 68k individuals for Phase 2 of Covid-19 vaccination

They include senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Cops investigating ex-Jabi rep over alleged Hari Raya open house

Cops investigating ex-Jabi rep over alleged Hari Raya open house

Mohd Iskandar Jaafar denies he had an open house but leaves it to police for further action.
Allow all state govts to get their own vaccines, says Lim

Allow all state govts to get their own vaccines, says Lim

The DAP leader cites the case of Sarawak which had procured on its own a million doses of Sinovac.

Minister to suggest full MCO in S'gor, given spike in Covid-19 cases

Minister to suggest full MCO in S'gor, given spike in Covid-19 cases

UPDATED 6.54PM | Adham Baba says there's a need to suggest such a move to the state government.

Covid-19 (May 17): 4,446 new cases, new record in T'ganu

Covid-19 (May 17): 4,446 new cases, new record in T'ganu

COVID-19 | Record number of people dying or needing intensive care set today.

Only Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers - KJ

Only Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers - KJ

COVID-19 | Pregnant women are also urged to take the vaccine between week 14 and week 33.

Parit Raja 'gathering' an annual affair, 'kerajaan gagal' banner a surprise

Parit Raja 'gathering' an annual affair, 'kerajaan gagal' banner a surprise

According to sources, a smaller group had brought along the banner.

Bersih slams cops for detaining protesters, wants Parliament resumed

Bersih slams cops for detaining protesters, wants Parliament resumed

The group says Parliament's suspension has robbed the people of an important avenue for grievances.

Govt to open second round for AstraZeneca jabs, senior citizens priority

Govt to open second round for AstraZeneca jabs, senior citizens priority

UPDATED 4.30PM | Online registration will start on May 23.

Najib: Cops acted swiftly on SOP violations, but not KTV session before 'rape'

Najib: Cops acted swiftly on SOP violations, but not KTV session before 'rape'

The ex-PM is referring to rape allegations linked to a PN lawmaker.

LETTER | M'sians deserve affordable housing with shared prosperity

LETTER | M'sians deserve affordable housing with shared prosperity

The country has abundance of land for low-cost houses.

Lawmaker offered different vaccine for second dose, urges public to be vigilant

Lawmaker offered different vaccine for second dose, urges public to be vigilant

Take a picture of the bottle of the first vaccine administered, advises the Tanjong Papat rep.

Harapan warns more MCOs unless testing and vaccination ramps up

Harapan warns more MCOs unless testing and vaccination ramps up

M'sia Covid-19 positivity rising, breaching WHO standards - Harapan vaccination committee.

At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads 'our people are dying'

At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads 'our people are dying'

Thuzar Wint Lwin urges everyone to speak up against the junta.

Asia Mobiliti launches Secure Freight, a telematics-backed smart access management solution

Asia Mobiliti launches Secure Freight, a telematics-backed smart access management solution

The solution integrates Asia Mobiliti’s IoT and telematics platform with igloohome’s Smart Padlock product, enabling location-aware and time-sensitive access management for goods in transit.
Constant monitoring for cyber threats - ATM chief

Constant monitoring for cyber threats - ATM chief

Affendi resonds to viral message on purported cyber threat from Israel.

King congratulates Pavit for winning international public speaking competition

King congratulates Pavit for winning international public speaking competition

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also encourages other youths to work hard to achieve success in their respective fields.

LETTER | Government must fulfil its promise to vaccinate all citizens

LETTER | Government must fulfil its promise to vaccinate all citizens

Don't allow private hospitals to have access to vaccines.

Taxman goes after Shafee over RM9.41m alleged arrears

Taxman goes after Shafee over RM9.41m alleged arrears

UPDATED 1.39PM | Lawyer's counsel confirmed IRB filed tax suit at KL High Court.

Covid-19 traps over 30 children in Kajang orphanage

Covid-19 traps over 30 children in Kajang orphanage

UPDATED 2.47PM | Orphanage owner's daughter confirms fundraising has ended.

COMMENT | Leave no room for charitable acts to be questioned

COMMENT | Leave no room for charitable acts to be questioned

When dealing with public funds, it is mandatory for complete transparency in the use of the money.
LETTER | The uncomfortable reality of abuse in our schools

LETTER | The uncomfortable reality of abuse in our schools

We must do better for our children to keep them safe.

Lawyers call for harsher punishment for SOP violation by public figures

Lawyers call for harsher punishment for SOP violation by public figures

They say a mere fine would give the impression that double standards are being practised.

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Poetry for Palestine - Pemuisi hosts virtual recital

Poetry for Palestine - Pemuisi hosts virtual recital

Public can send four-minute poetry recitation.

LETTER | When government's adaptability is mistaken for incompetence

LETTER | When government's adaptability is mistaken for incompetence

The government is merely changing its strategy according to science in an unprecedented global crisis.

COMMENT | Measure blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer

COMMENT | Measure blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer

Three million M'sian adults living without knowing they have elevated blood pressure.

G7 urged to donate 'emergency' supplies to vaccine-sharing scheme

G7 urged to donate 'emergency' supplies to vaccine-sharing scheme

Such urgent action is needed to prevent poor countries from becoming the next global hotspot.

COMMENT | Who is afraid of Umno and DAP working together?

COMMENT | Who is afraid of Umno and DAP working together?

Next elections will herald period where no party or coalition has dominance, forced to cooperate.

Long working hours are a killer, WHO study shows

Long working hours are a killer, WHO study shows

In 2016, a total of 745,000 people died from stroke and heart disease linked to working long hours.

Mounting deaths: Sg Buloh Hospital resorts to storage in containers

Mounting deaths: Sg Buloh Hospital resorts to storage in containers

MOH shares photographs of the white containers and workers setting up shelves inside them.

Viral post of AstraZeneca vaccine open to all is fake - JKJAV

Viral post of AstraZeneca vaccine open to all is fake - JKJAV

Be cautious of viral messages, says the vaccine committee.

Send us non-Covid-19 patients to ease congestion - private hospitals

Send us non-Covid-19 patients to ease congestion - private hospitals

Postponement of elective procedures has been extensively stretched, says Dr Kuljit.

Several mosques, surau breached SOPs - Jais

Several mosques, surau breached SOPs - Jais

Violations include exceeding permitted number of people and not wearing face masks.

GRS dismisses change of Sabah govt amid Warisan-PBS overtures

GRS dismisses change of Sabah govt amid Warisan-PBS overtures

Claims that Shafie will return as Sabah CM with PBS support is 'idle chatter' - PBS sec-gen.

LETTER | Emergency not saving lives or economy

LETTER | Emergency not saving lives or economy

Deaths are increasing, money collected from fines unable to defeat the virus.

Israel-Gaza fighting enters second week

Israel-Gaza fighting enters second week

Hostilities in Israel and Gaza 'utterly appalling' - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

YOURSAY | Hard to wean oneself off institutionalised racism

YOURSAY | Hard to wean oneself off institutionalised racism

‘We are not merely heading towards misfortune but are actually in the midst of it...’
Local Tamil movie director issued RM10k compound for outdoor filming

Local Tamil movie director issued RM10k compound for outdoor filming

Filming only allowed in studios during MCO - Port Dickson police chief.

Mounting Covid-19 deaths

Mounting Covid-19 deaths

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Israeli threat: M'sia beefs up security measures - Hamzah

Israeli threat: M'sia beefs up security measures - Hamzah

This is over the security threat issued by Israel against leaders of the Palestinian struggle worldwide, including in Malaysia.
Payfo: Malaysia’s Fintech Revolution

Payfo: Malaysia’s Fintech Revolution

Payfo is here to rattle the financial space moving forward in Malaysia and this is how they plan on doing it.