Archive - 19 May 2021

SOP breach: Neelofa, husband to be charged tomorrow

SOP breach: Neelofa, husband to be charged tomorrow

Couple will be charged with defying CMCO SOP over a trip to a shop in Nilai earlier this month.

Fed up with toxic air, Jakarta residents holding breath for court ruling

Fed up with toxic air, Jakarta residents holding breath for court ruling

Ruling expected on Thursday over citizen lawsuit by 32 plaintiffs demanding govt to fix city's unhealthy air.

Najib: I was angry at being duped on UMS support letter

Najib: I was angry at being duped on UMS support letter

Ex-PM testifies that he felt deceived by the false support letter for contract work at UMS in Peter Anthony trial.

S'gor govt does not reject MCO, wants holistic solution - MB

S'gor govt does not reject MCO, wants holistic solution - MB

Amirudin says power to implement full MCO is with NSC, wants holistic consideration for mental health, income loss.

Guan Eng questions Putrajaya's ability to replenish Kwan

Guan Eng questions Putrajaya's ability to replenish Kwan

Ex-finance minister says this is as govt cannot borrow to replenish funds in Kwan.

Cuepacs wants full MCO for at least 21 days

Cuepacs wants full MCO for at least 21 days

This is the minimum time needed for govt to implement drastic measures to curb Covid-19, says its president.

S'wak gets green light to gazette private hospitals as vaccination centres - CM

S'wak gets green light to gazette private hospitals as vaccination centres - CM

Abang Johari Openg says costs of vaccines for Sarawakians will be borne by state govt.

Security forces' swift action against terrorists in Sabah receives praise

Security forces' swift action against terrorists in Sabah receives praise

Beaufort residents express relief that Abu Sayyaf members in their midst were arrested by authorities.

Labour practices: An audit gave the all-clear, others alleged slavery

Labour practices: An audit gave the all-clear, others alleged slavery

Laws prohibit the use of forced labour, but no rules govern the quality of audits, which are voluntary, say audit firms.

'Work with opposition' means to work together to develop Sabah - Bung

'Work with opposition' means to work together to develop Sabah - Bung

All quarters should not manipulate the term as if it was referring to political cooperation, he says.
Vaccine donation: Penang CM urges firm to come forward following 'bogus' claim

Vaccine donation: Penang CM urges firm to come forward following 'bogus' claim

UPDATED 8PM | State govt calls on company to show relevant evidence to clear its name and image.

UTM Skudai under EMCO from Friday

UTM Skudai under EMCO from Friday

Ismail Sabri says 49 positive Covid-19 cases have been recorded at the university.

Price of RON97 up one sen a litre, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Price of RON97 up one sen a litre, RON95 and diesel unchanged

These fuel retail prices come into effect from tomorrow until May 26.

LETTER | Consider full lockdown carefully, give economy chance to breathe

LETTER | Consider full lockdown carefully, give economy chance to breathe

Businesses are still restructuring and recuperating from the impact of the first lockdown last year.
Family appeals to reinstate suit over Dutch model's death

Family appeals to reinstate suit over Dutch model's death

The appeal is over a High Court decision on April 21 to strike out the suit against police, home minister and govt.

False, Perak MB dismisses claim of full lockdown

False, Perak MB dismisses claim of full lockdown

Saarani Mohamad isn't sure who spread the viral message on WhatsApp about an imminent stricter MCO.

Covid-19: No more green zones in peninsula - MOH

Covid-19: No more green zones in peninsula - MOH

Penang, Selangor, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have only red zones.
Saravanan: 340 fake claims by employers under wage subsidy programme

Saravanan: 340 fake claims by employers under wage subsidy programme

Socso discovered the fake claims which govt views seriously, says human resources minister.

PKR's 15th National Congress to be held entirely online

PKR's 15th National Congress to be held entirely online

The hybrid format for the congress announced earlier was dropped at a PKR Political Bureau meeting on May 15.

We do not want full MCO but will comply if ordered - S'gor exco

We do not want full MCO but will comply if ordered - S'gor exco

Siti Mariah Mahmud says the move will have a negative impact on the economic growth of the state.

Najib's defence fails to grill witness over signatures in bank transfers

Najib's defence fails to grill witness over signatures in bank transfers

1MDB TRIAL | The prosecution contends the ex-1MDB CEO is no handwriting expert.

Study shows AstraZeneca vaccine works well as a third booster - FT

Study shows AstraZeneca vaccine works well as a third booster - FT

The study showed the vaccine stepping up antibodies to the coronavirus spike protein among participants.

LETTER | Discrimination faced by Malaysian mothers

LETTER | Discrimination faced by Malaysian mothers

Why discriminate against women?

Woman submits more 'evidence' linking Gombak Setia rep to rape claims

Woman submits more 'evidence' linking Gombak Setia rep to rape claims

It is in connection with Hilman Idham's alleged role in 'setting up' the purported incident.

KJ to Najib: 'Keep ignoring my explanations, malu apa kan?'

KJ to Najib: 'Keep ignoring my explanations, malu apa kan?'

UPDATED 7.22PM | Minister takes a jibe at the ex-PM over attacks on NIP.

Senior citizen who fled Bunut Susu EMCO went on to infect seven others

Senior citizen who fled Bunut Susu EMCO went on to infect seven others

Meanwhile, a total of 235 people from three villages in Bunut Susu in Pasir Mas test positive for Covid-19.

NPRA looking into more vaccine registrations, to go for private market

NPRA looking into more vaccine registrations, to go for private market

UPDATED 7.14PM | Khairy says several companies have submitted their application to NPRA for approval.

LETTER | Security Council Big Five must quickly resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

LETTER | Security Council Big Five must quickly resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Their veto power and permanency must be used to maintain peace for the good of the world.

Company's vaccine offer to Penang bogus and a scam - KJ

Company's vaccine offer to Penang bogus and a scam - KJ

UPDATED 7.08PM | The minister says he has done some digging and found the company doesn't exist.

'S'gor needs its own vaccine stock to save state's economy'

'S'gor needs its own vaccine stock to save state's economy'

Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud says too long a delay over vaccination could cripple the state's industries.

Covid-19 (May 19) - New record with 6,075 cases, death toll passes 2k

Covid-19 (May 19) - New record with 6,075 cases, death toll passes 2k

UPDATED 7.30PM | The 46 deaths today are the second-highest on record and brings the total to 2,040 lives lost.

10-30 pct of cost in capital investment projects consumed by corruption - World Bank

10-30 pct of cost in capital investment projects consumed by corruption - World Bank

Corruption in public procurement among major constraints to doing business worldwide.

Minister denies officers rigging Jakoa DG appointment to favour non-Orang Asli

Minister denies officers rigging Jakoa DG appointment to favour non-Orang Asli

The appointment process is underway and the ministry preferred an Orang Asli candidate, says Abdul Latiff Ahmad.

Covid-19 after Genting trip: Health director says Pahang side resolved

Covid-19 after Genting trip: Health director says Pahang side resolved

However, the authorities can't pinpoint who was responsible for the emergence of the cluster.

Nube sec-gen cries intimidation after police report by minister

Nube sec-gen cries intimidation after police report by minister

Solomon says the action is baffling after Saravanan claims he was slandered.

PJ cops: Stop sharing your nude pictures

PJ cops: Stop sharing your nude pictures

There have been 21 cases this year of victims being blackmailed over their nude pictures.

COMMENT | The tragedy of climate change

COMMENT | The tragedy of climate change

We need a language to convey the gravity and complexity of the global tragedy that is unfolding.

Students lament costly trip for nothing after last-minute UiTM directive

Students lament costly trip for nothing after last-minute UiTM directive

A student says his family had spent almost RM1,000 on the trip, only to find out about the new decision.

Why probe those asking for justice for Ganapathy, asks Amnesty International

Why probe those asking for justice for Ganapathy, asks Amnesty International

RIghts group also question why police are handling probe when they are the alleged masterminds.

Seven-old-year M'sian linked to new cluster in S'pore

Seven-old-year M'sian linked to new cluster in S'pore

Another family member of the pupil also linked to the same cluster.

Coca-Cola touts its Palestinian employment creds amid boycott calls

Coca-Cola touts its Palestinian employment creds amid boycott calls

The soft drink company also says the boycott in Malaysia will hurt Malaysians.

Freedom of speech doesn't justify Lokman's threat to 1MDB witness, court hears

Freedom of speech doesn't justify Lokman's threat to 1MDB witness, court hears

Gopal Sri Ram submits this on the prosecution’s committal bid against the ex-Umno supreme council member.

MP SPEAKS | NIP is not a Perikatan Nasional monopoly

MP SPEAKS | NIP is not a Perikatan Nasional monopoly

Fast-track, decentralise and be fair in its roll-out.

COMMENT | When politicians fail, we can only turn to the king

COMMENT | When politicians fail, we can only turn to the king

Let's appeal to our monarch to continue to do the right thing for the country.

LETTER | Multinational Islamic defence force as response to Israel

LETTER | Multinational Islamic defence force as response to Israel

All Muslim nations, all humanity must come together as one to condemn this barbarity.

Human rights group slams harassment of M'sian journos, activists

Human rights group slams harassment of M'sian journos, activists

Free speech in the country is increasingly under threat, says international NGO Human Rights Watch.

Digital Building Ecosystem (7 of 13) : Cashless & Touchless Trend for Parking

Digital Building Ecosystem (7 of 13) : Cashless & Touchless Trend for Parking

TimeTec now has its back-end cloud parking management system seamlessly integrated with the TNG System.
'Too late' vaccine guidance: MP wants follow-up for 'distressed' pregnant moms

'Too late' vaccine guidance: MP wants follow-up for 'distressed' pregnant moms

The lawmaker also wants expectant and nursing mothers be paid compensation if they suffer side effects.

Petronas finds gas in Kulintang-1 wildcat exploration well

Petronas finds gas in Kulintang-1 wildcat exploration well

It is the second gas discovery this year within the Balingian Province off the coast of Sarawak.

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

'We have to change SIM cards all the time,' a senior civil servant says.
Singapore rebuts news report on 'Singapore Variant' of Covid-19

Singapore rebuts news report on 'Singapore Variant' of Covid-19

Its Health Ministry dismisses reports in India claiming there's a new variant originating from the island nation.

LETTER | Where's my jab? Please, vaccinate the elderly first

LETTER | Where's my jab? Please, vaccinate the elderly first

Still waiting for Covid-19 vaccination after registering through MySejahtera.

G20 snubs Covid patent waiver, waters down pledge on WHO's funding - draft

G20 snubs Covid patent waiver, waters down pledge on WHO's funding - draft

The draft, which is still subject to changes, is the result of a compromise among experts from G20 nations.
China says US threatening peace as warship transits Taiwan Strait

China says US threatening peace as warship transits Taiwan Strait

'The US actions send the wrong signals to Taiwan independence forces.'

Study finds Asians largely 'invisible' in Hollywood's top films

Study finds Asians largely 'invisible' in Hollywood's top films

The findings showed "an epidemic of invisibility" for Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Some firms in self-imposed shutdown despite Putrajaya keeping economy open

Some firms in self-imposed shutdown despite Putrajaya keeping economy open

They say they are taking this step to protect their staff and customers.

Angkasa-X to establish ASEAN space ecosystem through international, local partnerships

Angkasa-X to establish ASEAN space ecosystem through international, local partnerships

500-satellite constellation to connect region in a conducive manner, with first satellite to launch in 2022.
COMMENT | Our hypocrisy in confronting Israel

COMMENT | Our hypocrisy in confronting Israel

‘In 2014, The Times (of Israel) trumpeted: ‘Malaysia favours Palestinians but buys from Israel’.’
Umno deputy permanent chairperson in critical condition

Umno deputy permanent chairperson in critical condition

Infected with Covid-19, Rizuan Hamid is being treated at the ICU of the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

MP claims 'little Napoleons' trying to put non-Orang Asli in charge of Jakoa

MP claims 'little Napoleons' trying to put non-Orang Asli in charge of Jakoa

UPDATED 2.29PM | He reminds that the post should go to an Orang Asli as enshrined in the constitution.

Interstate tourism trip to Genting spawns Covid-19 cluster

Interstate tourism trip to Genting spawns Covid-19 cluster

They make up the Dah Lengkuas cluster, involving residents mostly from Taman Lengkuas in Simpang Empat, Kedah.

MCO: 12 foreign workers compounded RM1,500 each for flouting SOP

MCO: 12 foreign workers compounded RM1,500 each for flouting SOP

They are all construction workers in Seremban and were caught in a vehicle exceeding the permitted capacity.

COMMENT | Rina Harun and the rise of celebrity politics

COMMENT | Rina Harun and the rise of celebrity politics

Politicians are bringing large cameras to record a tragic story, with the protagonist inevitably being the politician.

Study finds AstraZeneca vaccine followed by Pfizer dose safe, effective

Study finds AstraZeneca vaccine followed by Pfizer dose safe, effective

Spanish study finds IgG antibodies 30-40 times higher in those who got Pfizer follow-up shot.

YOURSAY | If Nik Abduh cannot stand heat, get out of the kitchen

YOURSAY | If Nik Abduh cannot stand heat, get out of the kitchen

‘I wouldn't consider asking whether donated money will reach its destination a difficult matter.’
Sabah Umno shows faith in PBS, believes it won't leave GRS

Sabah Umno shows faith in PBS, believes it won't leave GRS

Speculation that PBS will link up with Warisan baseless hearsay, says Sabah Umno chief Bung Mokhtar.

Health director shares stories of how Covid-19 spread in Terengganu

Health director shares stories of how Covid-19 spread in Terengganu

This East Coast state recorded triple-digit Covid-19 cases on five out of seven days over the past week.

14-day compulsory quarantine for individuals entering Sabah

14-day compulsory quarantine for individuals entering Sabah

The directive takes effect from tomorrow, in a move by the state to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Vaccines friction

Vaccines friction

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