Archive - 23 May 2021

Response from SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd to Dr Lim Mah Hui’s Opinion in Malaysiakini on 22 May 2021

Response from SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd to Dr Lim Mah Hui’s Opinion in Malaysiakini on 22 May 2021

No double-dipping in PTMP, PSI projects, SRS Consortium tells economist critic.

Call me 'stupid PM' if you want but play your part - Muhyiddin

Call me 'stupid PM' if you want but play your part - Muhyiddin

PM says everyone must play their part in an all-of-society approach.

PM on SOP breach: Some got away due to lack of enforcers, but no double standards

PM on SOP breach: Some got away due to lack of enforcers, but no double standards

The govt will not be able to deploy enough enforcement officers to ensure all 30 million M'sians follow SOPs, he says.
Muhyiddin explains why MCO 1.0 cannot be done

Muhyiddin explains why MCO 1.0 cannot be done

PM says MOH recommended MCO 1.0 as the best option but the impact would be severe.
Zahid: Don't link Umno to PN govt's failure in Covid-19 battle

Zahid: Don't link Umno to PN govt's failure in Covid-19 battle

This is despite Umno ministers being put in charge of SOP and vaccination efforts.

Health Ministry clarifies double-masking measure

Health Ministry clarifies double-masking measure

Knotting a face mask can also improve protection.

Two-hour limit for customers at retail premises

Two-hour limit for customers at retail premises

This includes shopping complexes beginning May 25.

Covid-19 positive in UK: M'sian woman and family recount experience

Covid-19 positive in UK: M'sian woman and family recount experience

Rahmah Ghazali, her husband and their nine-year-old daughter all tested positive within the span of days.

Zahid's VLN corruption trial begins tomorrow

Zahid's VLN corruption trial begins tomorrow

Ex-deputy PM faces 40 charges over the Foreign Visa System (VLN).

Opposition push for contract details after govt opts for private sector over 'free option'

Opposition push for contract details after govt opts for private sector over 'free option'

'Is it true that the contract is worth RM70 million for 2021?' they ask.
LETTER | Of Covid-19 and ethics

LETTER | Of Covid-19 and ethics

People need to be mindful of their word choices in urging others to keep safe from the virus.

LETTER | Reform Societies Act 1966 and respect freedom of association

LETTER | Reform Societies Act 1966 and respect freedom of association

Strong political will is the key to democratic reform.
Putrajaya panned for reluctance to impose tough measures in revised MCO 3.0

Putrajaya panned for reluctance to impose tough measures in revised MCO 3.0

Labour coalition says it is appalled that businesses can continue operating as usual.

Covid-19 burial a solemn affair

Covid-19 burial a solemn affair

Strict procedures are in place in handling Covid-19 victims who die including wearing PPE at the cemetery.

Ismail Sabri dismisses claims of vaccine shortage

Ismail Sabri dismisses claims of vaccine shortage

Minister says Pharmaniaga is able to supply the govt with 8.2 million doses of Sinovac vaccine by end of June.

Pharmaniaga says no contact with businessperson over Sinovac 'donation'

Pharmaniaga says no contact with businessperson over Sinovac 'donation'

It says it has not received any communication from Yong Chee Kong to procure 2m doses of Covid-19 for Penang.

Kulai MP urges govt to open more AstraZeneca vaccine centres

Kulai MP urges govt to open more AstraZeneca vaccine centres

Only one centre in Johor means people have to travel long-distance across the state.

Covid-19 (May 23): New record high of 6,976 cases, 346 dead this week

Covid-19 (May 23): New record high of 6,976 cases, 346 dead this week

Previous record for most cases reported in a day was May 20.

MP SPEAKS | PM should show leadership, deliver vaccines and financial aid

MP SPEAKS | PM should show leadership, deliver vaccines and financial aid

'Latest tightened MCO fails to address pandemic and economy'.

Critical blood supply shortage in Sabah due to Covid-19

Critical blood supply shortage in Sabah due to Covid-19

This is as blood donation drives have been postponed, people not going out to donate for fear of Covid-19.

Ismail: I didn't know casinos were running, have ordered them to close

Ismail: I didn't know casinos were running, have ordered them to close

Senior minister did not elaborate on previous operation circumstances, nor the reason behind the closure.

COMMENT | Covid-19: A week of omnishambles

COMMENT | Covid-19: A week of omnishambles

Despite having done it before, govt's latest announcement on MCO restrictions still caused confusion.

Anwar: Why slow vaccine delivery from 'good friend' China?

Anwar: Why slow vaccine delivery from 'good friend' China?

PKR chief points out that govt has only received 7pct of the 15m doses ordered from China.

Ramasamy not worried about Indian 'mosquito' parties joining BN

Ramasamy not worried about Indian 'mosquito' parties joining BN

He dismisses prospect of IPF, MS, MIUP, and Kimma joining BN as inconsequential.

COMMENT | What does proper crisis leadership sound like?

COMMENT | What does proper crisis leadership sound like?

Let's imagine what an MCO announcement would be like if we had a competent govt with logical policies.

Govt mulls repurposing UKM's Children Hospital to treat Covid-19

Govt mulls repurposing UKM's Children Hospital to treat Covid-19

Health DG reportedly considering Cyberjaya Hospital as well to cope with rising cases.

LETTER | Fighting Covid-19 together by planning our purchases

LETTER | Fighting Covid-19 together by planning our purchases

'Buy groceries enough to last a week in one visit, buy meals for the day in one go.'

Penang cops call witnesses over alleged Covid-19 vaccine scam

Penang cops call witnesses over alleged Covid-19 vaccine scam

Six police reports have been received so far over the matter including from CM's office.

Ship owner says Suez Canal was at fault over Ever Given grounding: Lawyer

Ship owner says Suez Canal was at fault over Ever Given grounding: Lawyer

Shoei Kisen's lawyers argue canal authority to blame for allowing ship to enter waterway amid bad weather.

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UK journalist at centre of Diana storm denies link to her death

UK journalist at centre of Diana storm denies link to her death

Martin Bashir said he believed his actions did not harm Diana.

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Two Covid-19 shots effective against India variant: English health body

Two Covid-19 shots effective against India variant: English health body

It is almost as effective against B.1.617.2 as it is on Britain's dominant 'Kent' strain.

Dr M: Pejuang won't support PN govt just to get party registration

Dr M: Pejuang won't support PN govt just to get party registration

Pejuang chairperson says he will never cut such a deal.

COMMENT | Leadership by example, please

COMMENT | Leadership by example, please

'We are quite amused by PM's announcement of tighter MCO.'

MCMC denies Syed Saddiq's confiscated phone allegation

MCMC denies Syed Saddiq's confiscated phone allegation

As technical agency assisting police investigation, we did not issue order to seize evidence - MCMC.

Virgin Galactic moves a step closer to commercial space flights

Virgin Galactic moves a step closer to commercial space flights

Flight travelled over 3700km an hour and reached over 88km above the Earth.

MP slams 'harassment' of Syed Saddiq, wants custodial deaths probed

MP slams 'harassment' of Syed Saddiq, wants custodial deaths probed

Investigation by police and MCMC on the Muar MP highly improper and high-handed, says Kok.

MCO: Filming only allowed at official studios - Finas

MCO: Filming only allowed at official studios - Finas

Official studios include Finas, Iskandar Malaysia, and Jelas Juta.

MP SPEAKS | MOH must investigate under-dosed vaccine allegations

MP SPEAKS | MOH must investigate under-dosed vaccine allegations

Ministry must create monitoring mechanism to improve public confidence in programme.

LETTER | No confidence vote promise a positive step to reconvene Parliament

LETTER | No confidence vote promise a positive step to reconvene Parliament

There are many experienced leaders who can help govt in Parliament.

YOURSAY | Dumber and dumber in our fight against Covid

YOURSAY | Dumber and dumber in our fight against Covid

‘We seem to have lost the plot and the battle.’
Always safe, always clean and only the best for consumers

Always safe, always clean and only the best for consumers

Technologically advanced labs in ensuring the safety of water consumption