Archive - 20 May 2021

Covid fight could return 'to square one': experts sound vaccines alarm

Covid fight could return 'to square one': experts sound vaccines alarm

'The more Covid-19 spreads, the greater the risk of it mutating.'

Vaccine recipient claims reduced dosage given, CITF investigates

Vaccine recipient claims reduced dosage given, CITF investigates

This after he notices something amiss upon viewing the video of his jab at home.

Life-and-death in Kedah: No ICU for those with little hope of recovery

Life-and-death in Kedah: No ICU for those with little hope of recovery

UPDATED 10.30PM | Doctors will have to make tough assessment for some cases, says Dr Mohd Hayati.

Tourist group to Genting followed 'tourism bubble' SOP - ministry

Tourist group to Genting followed 'tourism bubble' SOP - ministry

Two buses involved in trip to Genting from Apr 22-24, says Tourism Ministry.

RM12.888b wage subsidies approved as of May 7 - Zafrul

RM12.888b wage subsidies approved as of May 7 - Zafrul

322k employers and 2.6m workers received benefits, finance minister says.

Man behind vaccine donation offer 'in contact' with KJ's office

Man behind vaccine donation offer 'in contact' with KJ's office

UPDATED 11.10 | Person claiming to be Yong Chee Kong refuses to prove he can procure the vaccines, according to the minister.

India battles 'black fungus' cases hitting Covid-19 patients

India battles 'black fungus' cases hitting Covid-19 patients

Mucormycosis usually infects people with compromised immune system.

Former deputy chair of shipping firm freed of insider trading charges

Former deputy chair of shipping firm freed of insider trading charges

The court set aside the conviction, five-year jail sentence and RM9m fine imposed on R Ramesh.

EMCO on localities in six states from Saturday

EMCO on localities in six states from Saturday

UPDATED 8.30PM | Sharp increase of cases in 15 sub-districts in Besut, Terengganu - Ismail Sabri.

UN bodies set up panel on disease transmission from animals

UN bodies set up panel on disease transmission from animals

One Health High-Level Expert Panel was initiated by France and Germany.

Covid-19: Full MCO or self-lockdown?

Covid-19: Full MCO or self-lockdown?

Maybe it's time for M'sians to take initiative to care for their own health and safety.

Release trafficked Rohingya child brides, Suhakam urges ministry

Release trafficked Rohingya child brides, Suhakam urges ministry

Human rights commission also found five Palestinians detained at immigration depots as of April 2020.

Suhakam to probe alleged abuse in Jelebu Prison

Suhakam to probe alleged abuse in Jelebu Prison

This comes after family members reported the detainees were abused when undergoing quarantine at the prison.

DOE yet to receive environmental plan on Penang reclamation project

DOE yet to receive environmental plan on Penang reclamation project

Its director-general says the developer must submit new plan based on the original concept.

PBS dismisses defection talk, invites Warisan to join PN

PBS dismisses defection talk, invites Warisan to join PN

We are happy to become a host or sponsor for Warisan to be part of the PN, says president Maximus Ongkili.

Find Yourself at The International School of Kuala Lumpur!

Find Yourself at The International School of Kuala Lumpur!

At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), our vision is to create a holistic environment where learning is stimulated, curiosity is sparked, and action is inspired.
China says US warship illegally entered its territory in South China Sea

China says US warship illegally entered its territory in South China Sea

Beijing claims its own ships had 'expelled' the USS Curtis Wilbur, which the US Navy denies.

Experience the World of Joy

Experience the World of Joy

Find out more about the advantages of Joy and how it works hand-in-hand especially in the e-commerce space of financial technology.

LETTER | Use of Ivermectin against Covid-19: Reply to Health DG

LETTER | Use of Ivermectin against Covid-19: Reply to Health DG

If Ivermectin is mass-distributed, the epidemic in our country will be quickly brought under control.
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, says US

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine can be stored in refrigerator for a month, says US

This move will make the vaccine more widely available to the American public.

Suhakam: 200 Orang Asli agree to relocate for Nenggiri dam project

Suhakam: 200 Orang Asli agree to relocate for Nenggiri dam project

This is a fraction of the 22 villages the hydroelectric dam is expected to affect.

Najib's 1MDB trial ends early, his lawyer has money-laundering case tomorrow

Najib's 1MDB trial ends early, his lawyer has money-laundering case tomorrow

Shafee tells the court he has to discuss his case with his counsel.

Gombak police chief demands RM10m, apology from FMT over transfer article

Gombak police chief demands RM10m, apology from FMT over transfer article

This is over two articles Free Malaysia Today published on Arifai Tarawe's forthcoming transfer to Bukit Aman.

Guan Eng willing to apologise if 'bogus firm' claim true

Guan Eng willing to apologise if 'bogus firm' claim true

He says Health Ministry didn't claim the company was bogus when it blocked Penang from accepting vaccine donation.

Army sets up 'field ICU' to support Kepala Batas Hospital

Army sets up 'field ICU' to support Kepala Batas Hospital

The facilities can be used to treat 27 critically ill Covid-19 patients and will be managed by the Health Ministry.

Covid-19 (May 20): Another record high - 6,806 new cases, 59 deaths

Covid-19 (May 20): Another record high - 6,806 new cases, 59 deaths

Number of patients in intensive care or requiring ventilators also reach record levels.

COMMENT | Egg on the faces of Penang CM, Guan Eng

COMMENT | Egg on the faces of Penang CM, Guan Eng

How can you make declarations and lock horns with the federal govt without knowing the facts?

Veritas University College launches the Pandemic Education Fund to help students

Veritas University College launches the Pandemic Education Fund to help students

The Veritas Pandemic Education Fund was established to give all Malaysians an affordable pathway to further their education after SPM.

#MalaysiaBerdoa: Siti Hasmah calls for prayers this Friday for Covid-19 fight

#MalaysiaBerdoa: Siti Hasmah calls for prayers this Friday for Covid-19 fight

The initiative is supported by Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

'Full' MCO? Decision tomorrow

'Full' MCO? Decision tomorrow

Takiyuddin says the NSC will deliberate on this in a meeting to be chaired by Muhyiddin.
Harapan moots three strategies for govt to speed up vaccination

Harapan moots three strategies for govt to speed up vaccination

This included expanding the government's current selection of vaccines.

MIC president denies involvement in assault shown in viral video

MIC president denies involvement in assault shown in viral video

Vigneswaran says assailants misused his name and that of his deputy M Saravanan.

Ruler wants Johor lawmakers to meet

Ruler wants Johor lawmakers to meet

The sultan says elected representatives can meet informally as the state assembly cannot convene currently.

COMMENT | Injections for Sabah

COMMENT | Injections for Sabah

Earlier waves of Covid-19 show the costs of inadequate proactive measures for Sabah.
Allianz Malaysia announces financial results for Q1 2021

Allianz Malaysia announces financial results for Q1 2021

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (AMB) Group announced its results for the first quarter of 2021.
Vaccination: 2 million dose mark reached

Vaccination: 2 million dose mark reached

On average, 33,272 have signed up for vaccination per day since May 8.

Censof partners with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation of the public sector in Malaysia

Censof partners with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation of the public sector in Malaysia

Censof Holdings Berhad (“Censof” or the “Group”), a technology holdings company specialising in financial management software solutions, has been announced as one of Microsoft's partners to advance the digital transformation of Malaysia’s key industries, including the public sector.
As govt mulls 'full' lockdown, MOH calls for 'self-imposed' lockdown

As govt mulls 'full' lockdown, MOH calls for 'self-imposed' lockdown

It includes limiting grocery shopping to once a week and buying online where possible.

Rural Sarawak communities lodge complaint against logging firm

Rural Sarawak communities lodge complaint against logging firm

They want timber giant Samling Group to disclose all reports about two logging concessions.

COMMENT | Why sign a statement anonymously?

COMMENT | Why sign a statement anonymously?

By not naming themselves, the MPs did a great disservice to the cause they purportedly support.

PKR reps set up free legal aid for 'unfair' SOP fines

PKR reps set up free legal aid for 'unfair' SOP fines

Residents in PJ, Sungai Buloh and Kajang can apply for such assistance.

Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM114m in 1MDB-linked cash

Court dismisses bid to forfeit RM114m in 1MDB-linked cash

UPDATED | 2.42PM The prosecution fails to prove that the money was laundered from the state fund.

Neelofa, husband plead not guilty over SOP breach charges

Neelofa, husband plead not guilty over SOP breach charges

Charges are for violating SOPs on the conditional MCO at a carpet shop early this month.

Singapore denies new Covid-19 variant, tells social media to make corrections

Singapore denies new Covid-19 variant, tells social media to make corrections

A politician in India had alleged a new virus strain from Singapore is particularly deadly to children.

Video of charred Orang Asli home indicates fresh land grab, says activist

Video of charred Orang Asli home indicates fresh land grab, says activist

Colin Nicholas believes property was destroyed to force the Semelai group to give up disputed land.

Manufacturers call for stricter SOPs, not total lockdown

Manufacturers call for stricter SOPs, not total lockdown

Another lockdown will cause irreparable damage to the economy.

Singapore warns US embassy over webinar with LGBT group

Singapore warns US embassy over webinar with LGBT group

Foreign missions here are not to interfere in our domestic social and political matters, says S'pore govt.

Migrants still fear reprisal after vaccination, but some ready for the plunge

Migrants still fear reprisal after vaccination, but some ready for the plunge

Fears are aplenty - besides fear of the safety of the vaccine, they also fear being extradited.

For some of Japan's lonely workers, Covid-19 brings a homecoming

For some of Japan's lonely workers, Covid-19 brings a homecoming

Companies are phasing out assignments that send employees away from home for years at a time.

Is that Tom Hanks speaking in Japanese? No, it's just AI

Is that Tom Hanks speaking in Japanese? No, it's just AI

Bad lip-syncing in dubbing and subtitles can put off audiences.
Indian data suggests runaway Covid infections as deaths hit daily record

Indian data suggests runaway Covid infections as deaths hit daily record

Many cases are going unreported because of lack of testing, particularly in the vast countryside.
MP SPEAKS | Govt must confine people at home, set up kitchens to feed them

MP SPEAKS | Govt must confine people at home, set up kitchens to feed them

Covid-19 cases can no longer be contained without drastic measures.

China preens in UN spotlight over Mideast as US isolated

China preens in UN spotlight over Mideast as US isolated

For the past week, US - a strong ally of Israel - has repeatedly opposed a statement by the UN Security Council.
PM, ministers urged to hold joint PC to avoid 'lockdown' U-turns

PM, ministers urged to hold joint PC to avoid 'lockdown' U-turns

Speculation is rife that the govt may implement a stricter MCO as the Covid-19 situation worsens.
Malaysian bus driver acquitted of drug trafficking by Singapore court

Malaysian bus driver acquitted of drug trafficking by Singapore court

The case against the driver has not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt, High Court judge rules.

Covid-19: PKRC at MAEPS prepared to open more halls

Covid-19: PKRC at MAEPS prepared to open more halls

This is to accommodate the increasing number of patients, especially from the Klang Valley.

YOURSAY | Record deaths and still we're not taking Covid seriously enough

YOURSAY | Record deaths and still we're not taking Covid seriously enough

'It's compliance for other people or only when big brother is watching.'

LETTER | Don't be afraid to seek urgent cancer care during Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | Don't be afraid to seek urgent cancer care during Covid-19 pandemic

Issue of undiagnosed cancer is emerging during this time, but it is still safe to go for early screening at hospitals.

COMMENT | Eliminate the unacceptable. End child labour.

COMMENT | Eliminate the unacceptable. End child labour.

Sixty-two million children. Spend a moment to think just how big that number is.

Cases involving child porn increase during MCO

Cases involving child porn increase during MCO

Child grooming without physical contact using words, showing obscene sexual acts to children also on the rise.

New low in Covid-19 battle

New low in Covid-19 battle

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