Archive - 21 May 2021

This is despite the Felcra Board of Directors only agreeing to invest RM50 million.

Medics say 20 Palestinians have been injured, some requiring hospitalisation.

This is after a labour rights activist says the US will scrutinise the company's work practices.

UPDATED 12.20AM | Shazni counters he initially had the flag in the correct orientation but "corrected" it when told it was wrong.

The areas are showing a spike in Covid-19 cases along with a high infectivity rate.

UPDATED 8.20am | A lightning strike was initially suspected but it was later found that the vehicle was carrying fireworks.

UPDATED 9.23pm | The NSC unanimously agreed for tighter measures to be implemented during today's meeting.

This is despite the ROS dragging its feet over the party's registration status.

Potential areas include agriculture, food security and poverty eradication.

SRC accuses the seven of abuse of power and misappropriation of funds.

The deliveries have been made from the WHO's Covax initiative and China's Sinovac.

The NSC discusses the option at its meeting today.

The daily spike in cases has grown increasingly worrying and warrants drastic government action, says its chief.

This over a letter written by its president to the Asian Olympic Council.

Secretly these people visited their family members - Malacca exco Rahmad Mariman.

It will open next month at the Malaysian Association for the Blind complex on Jalan Tebing, Brickfields.

The substance abuse numbed the pain.

This was revealed in a post-mortem conducted on the security guard at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

UPDATED 10.04pm | The agency estimates that about 6-8 million have died although the official toll is at 3.4 million.

This was done to cope with the two 1MDB criminal cases involving the former PM that are currently ongoing.

We cannot help but appreciate the courtesy with which we and everyone else was treated.

To promote industrial cooperation between the information and communication technologies (ICT) industries of Taiwan and those of Malaysia, Brunei, New Zealand, and Australia, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has been commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold the 2021 Asia Pacific Information and Communication Technologies Industry Online Conference and Seminar on May 25, 2021.

The Tanjung Sepat assemblyperson says it will not happen again.

Judge allows the ex-Felda chair's application to have his case transferred from the Sessions Court.

Those above 60 will be given priority, with the period between May 23 and May 26 exclusive to seniors.

If an emergency parliamentary meeting is held, DAP MPs will only discuss Covid-19 related matters, says its sec-gen.

Harapan Youth also urges the US to review its diplomatic relations with Israel.

Contestants get a chance to win prizes for best ideas to create dream classrooms in the midst of Covid-19.

CM Chow Kon Yeow says a police report has been made on this 'serious and unfounded allegation' by the said donor.

An independent body is needed to ensure the police act and function within the ambit of the law.

The MP was informed the police are investigating him in relation to Ganapathy's death.

Labuan reports 84 cases, 15 times more than the average seen over the prior 14 days.

More than 1,000 people positive after volunteering for state government's testing drive.

A picture of the celebrity seemingly not wearing a mask goes viral on social media.

Suggestions include using state assets for mass testing and increasing vaccination registration.

Books that agree with the mainstream narrative of suffering and ultimately (West-friendly) redemption are favoured.

UPDATED 3PM | The lawyer didn't declare the sum to the IRB as required by law, contends the DPP.

Sabah police chief Hazani Ghazali confirms Yong was called in.

Insap also believes Twitter users are unhappy with those who travelled during Raya.

That fear is one of the main reasons that drove the prince and his wife to California.

Fastest since March 2017 when index grew 5.1pct.

There's growing fear that new infections may soar to 10,000 a day.

I’ll say it again - the current measures aren’t working.

Only seven districts are yellow based on 14-day data of new Covid-19 cases.

Before we play the gallant saviour why not look after those in our own backyard?

If Parliament is not convened, the country will slip deeper into trouble.

'Deceitful way interview was obtained influenced what my mother said.'

'When will we see light at the end of the tunnel?'

The group wants Israel to end violations in Jerusalem and address the damages inflicted on Gaza.

Family members insist on giving deceased final send-off, risk infecting funeral workers.

The disease can affect the heart by invading the heart muscle itself.

Viral photos showed event held at house in Kuala Langat - Ahmad Ridhwan.

UPDATED 10.20AM | There are over 5k seniors who are not tech-savvy to book the vaccine.

Kampung Orang Asli Bagan Lalang has decided to stay put, for now, reports The Malaysian Insight.

Call to boycott companies deemed to be pro-Israel is a tale as old as time.

UPDATED 12PM | Gaza officials say 232 Palestinians killed, authorities say 12 deaths in Israel.

Rizuan Abd Hamid has been in critical condition in the UMMC Intensive Care Unit since May 3.

This variant, known as B.1.617.2 and identified in India, has ravaged that country and spread to at least 26 nations.

New data highlights impact both doses can have - Public Health England.

We visit the MAEPS PKRC to get an insight into operations at Malaysia's largest quarantine centre.

Crematoriums are shorthanded and fear they cannot cope if the pandemic's toll continues to rise.

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

43-year-old male suffered breathing difficulty 20mins after his arrest, according to police.