Archive - 22 May 2021

Land, sea, public transport limited to 50 percent capacity - Wee

Land, sea, public transport limited to 50 percent capacity - Wee

This following the decision to tighten SOPs to curb the spread of Covid-19.

IP on Neelofa, hubby's interstate travel violation sent to AGC yesterday

IP on Neelofa, hubby's interstate travel violation sent to AGC yesterday

They were charged on Thursday with failing to comply with Covid-19 SOPs.

Govt adds RM200 million for healthcare to fight surge in Covid-19 cases

Govt adds RM200 million for healthcare to fight surge in Covid-19 cases

It brings total allocations for healthcare to RM1 billion.

Full-scale MCO will badly hurt vulnerable group - Tengku Zafrul

Full-scale MCO will badly hurt vulnerable group - Tengku Zafrul

A full-blown MCO will not only increase unemployment but cause more harm to the people, says finance minister.

EMCO for several areas in Sabah, S'wak, Pahang from May 24-June 6

EMCO for several areas in Sabah, S'wak, Pahang from May 24-June 6

This following a spike in Covid-19 cases there.

Lembah Pantai MP in quarantine after close contact with Covid-19 patient

Lembah Pantai MP in quarantine after close contact with Covid-19 patient

He will be in isolation until May 30.

Health DG appeals to all to 'self-lockdown' for two weeks

Health DG appeals to all to 'self-lockdown' for two weeks

This will help our hospitals cope with the increased number of patients, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Double face mask encouraged; niqab without mask an offence

Double face mask encouraged; niqab without mask an offence

Health DG says wearing two face masks, while not mandatory, is advisable for high-risk areas.

Another ‘underdosed’ AstraZeneca recipient gets top-up shot

Another ‘underdosed’ AstraZeneca recipient gets top-up shot

Minister's aide says an official comment on the matter is expected early next week.
MCO 3.0: More roadblocks, work-from-home order for West M'sia, Labuan

MCO 3.0: More roadblocks, work-from-home order for West M'sia, Labuan

UPDATED 7.04PM | Commercial premises will also have to close at 8pm as opposed to the normal 10pm.

Bullied teen's family believes there are more responsible for his death

Bullied teen's family believes there are more responsible for his death

T Nhaveen's friend and family members lodge police reports today saying there could be up to 20 assailants.

Covid-19 (May 22) - 50 deaths, new cases surpass 6k mark for fourth day

Covid-19 (May 22) - 50 deaths, new cases surpass 6k mark for fourth day

Active cases total climbs to 53,682.

China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet

China says Martian rover takes first drive on surface of Red Planet

China becomes first nation to orbit, land and deploy a land vehicle on its inaugural mission to Mars.

Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear in court

Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear in court

The former civilian leader faces several charges after she was deposed by a military coup.

PM interview with Bernama, RTM over Covid-19, MCO to be aired tomorrow

PM interview with Bernama, RTM over Covid-19, MCO to be aired tomorrow

Reruns of the interview will also be aired several times until Wednesday.

No reports yet but K'tan cops monitoring 'Kerajaan Gagal' banners

No reports yet but K'tan cops monitoring 'Kerajaan Gagal' banners

More banners have been discovered since the Parit Raja incident, this time in locations across Kelantan.

Cops seize Muar MP's phone in probe over custodial death post

Cops seize Muar MP's phone in probe over custodial death post

Syed Saddiq expresses concern that instructions to seize his mobile phone came from MCMC.

As Covid-19 rages, Klang Valley ICU capacity at 113pct

As Covid-19 rages, Klang Valley ICU capacity at 113pct

This is also preventing non-Covid-19 patients from getting critical care.

Car carrying fireworks may have blown up after driver tried to light cigarette

Car carrying fireworks may have blown up after driver tried to light cigarette

Police say a witness claimed so but the case is still under investigation.

Klang MP notes 'discrepancies' in Sivabalan's death, cops clarify

Klang MP notes 'discrepancies' in Sivabalan's death, cops clarify

UPDATED 5.22pm | Charles Santiago urges IGP to expedite inquest to preserve all evidence.

Harapan proposes delaying second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Harapan proposes delaying second dose of Covid-19 vaccine

This is so more people can at least receive their first jab, says opposition coalition.

MCO: Umno Youth says govt prioritising 'tauke' over common folks

MCO: Umno Youth says govt prioritising 'tauke' over common folks

Asyraf also blasts repeated 'open and close' MCO and the lack of aid in the subsequent versions of it.

Covid-19: Concerns over safety of unvaccinated nursing, medical students

Covid-19: Concerns over safety of unvaccinated nursing, medical students

Questions emerge on why such students have not received Covid-19 vaccine despite working with infected patients.

Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination performing worse than some poorer countries: Ex-minister

Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination performing worse than some poorer countries: Ex-minister

Yeo Bee Yin points out we are now behind Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Kazakhstan.

Amid worsening Covid-19 despite emergency, minister says it's not medicine

Amid worsening Covid-19 despite emergency, minister says it's not medicine

Annuar says this in response to Nga who pointed out that daily Covid-19 cases have shot up despite emergency.

'Do what past IGPs failed to, ensure inquest for all custodial deaths'

'Do what past IGPs failed to, ensure inquest for all custodial deaths'

Lim urges Acryl Sani to implement Police Royal Commission's proposal from 16 years ago especially on the matter.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of spreading fake news on island's Covid-19 situation

Taiwan accuses Beijing of spreading fake news on island's Covid-19 situation

Officials say Beijing is attempting to undermine public trust in local authorities.

Anti-emergency committee hopes palace will set date for audience

Anti-emergency committee hopes palace will set date for audience

The opposition group says the audience is essential to convey the people's dissatisfaction.

Malacca Health Dept identifying Covid-19 strain that infected teacher

Malacca Health Dept identifying Covid-19 strain that infected teacher

State authorities say two weeks is needed to single out the virus but denies it is a new variant.

India faces drug shortage as rare 'black fungus' adds to Covid-19 woes

India faces drug shortage as rare 'black fungus' adds to Covid-19 woes

At least 7,250 such cases have been found across the country as of May 19.
Nepal president dissolves Parliament, new election in November

Nepal president dissolves Parliament, new election in November

Move comes after caretaker PM and opposition leader were unable to demonstrate a majority to form new govt.

Biden, South Korea's Moon express willingness to engage Pyongyang

Biden, South Korea's Moon express willingness to engage Pyongyang

US president says he would meet Kim Jong Un under the right conditions over nuclear weapons.

UPM seeks cats for Covid-19 study

UPM seeks cats for Covid-19 study

The research is to identify transmission risks between humans and felines.

COMMENT | Forget Sarawak polls for now, battle Covid-19

COMMENT | Forget Sarawak polls for now, battle Covid-19

Politicians on both sides appear to be in agreement to put rakyat's safety and health first.

Inside the race to find a Covid-19 treatment pill

Inside the race to find a Covid-19 treatment pill

Creating medicine that can treat the disease is much more difficult than creating vaccines.

China's Xi pledges US$3bil pandemic aid for poor nations

China's Xi pledges US$3bil pandemic aid for poor nations

The Chinese president urges countries to reject vaccine nationalism.

IMF says ending pandemic possible at cost of some US$50bil

IMF says ending pandemic possible at cost of some US$50bil

The plan is to vaccinate at least 40 percent of the population of all countries.

Surgeons college clarifies award after conspiracy theorists link DG to Freemasons

Surgeons college clarifies award after conspiracy theorists link DG to Freemasons

Conspiracy theorists claim Noor Hisham's attire to receive the award was for a Freemason religious ceremony.

Netizens allege TMJ, JDT flouted SOPs at farewell dinner

Netizens allege TMJ, JDT flouted SOPs at farewell dinner

At the time, SOPs prohibited social events in CMCO and MCO areas.
Make public Suke accident report, govt told

Make public Suke accident report, govt told

The Human Resources Ministry has indicated that the report may not be released.

Kit Siang: With 2,149 dead, PN not fit to be in power

Kit Siang: With 2,149 dead, PN not fit to be in power

He says the state of emergency, purportedly to fight Covid-19, is a complete failure.
YOURSAY | So we’ve come to the point where docs have to play god?

YOURSAY | So we’ve come to the point where docs have to play god?

‘Imagine our citizens filling the graves because we cannot afford ventilators and ICU beds…’
Over 80pct of distress calls involved mental health issues, says health minister

Over 80pct of distress calls involved mental health issues, says health minister

Among issues contributing to the problem were unemployment, relationships, stigma and etc.

Covid-19: As deaths rise, Sungai Buloh Hospital needs another freezer container

Covid-19: As deaths rise, Sungai Buloh Hospital needs another freezer container

Arrangements are also being made to convert the nearby UiTM Hospital into a Covid-19 facility.