Archive - 24 May 2021

Datuk Seri among 19 arrested over slot machine gambling activities

Datuk Seri among 19 arrested over slot machine gambling activities

He was the mastermind of the syndicate that was believed to have been active since early this year.
Tighter movement control in S'wak from May 25-June 7

Tighter movement control in S'wak from May 25-June 7

The additional controls included a 3-person limit for private cars, while transportation services are allowed to operate at 50pct.
Allegation of Perak mufti's wife died of Covid-19 untrue

Allegation of Perak mufti's wife died of Covid-19 untrue

The wife has returned from Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital and is now at home, says deputy mufti.

LRT trains collide near KLCC, over 200 injured

LRT trains collide near KLCC, over 200 injured

UPDATED 11.58PM | The incident involves trains number 40 and 81.

EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah

EMCO in several sub-districts, localities in Labuan, Pahang and Sabah

The EMCO in Felda Kahang Timur, Kluang, Johor has been extended to June 8 as 140 individuals there tested positive.
China Covid-19 vaccines not on the list for haj pilgrimage

China Covid-19 vaccines not on the list for haj pilgrimage

All haj pilgrims are required to take Covid-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, or Moderna.
12 private hospitals join national vaccination campaign tomorrow

12 private hospitals join national vaccination campaign tomorrow

The hospitals have a combined capacity of 2,250 doses per day.
‘More aggressive push for elderly to register for AstraZeneca vaccine needed’

‘More aggressive push for elderly to register for AstraZeneca vaccine needed’

'We need to reach out to them ourselves, especially those without online registration access,' says a health expert.
14-day quarantine for all travellers arriving in Malaysia

14-day quarantine for all travellers arriving in Malaysia

They also need to take a compulsory Covid-19 test three days before their flights.

New 8am-8pm SOP: Eatery owners worry of losing more customers

New 8am-8pm SOP: Eatery owners worry of losing more customers

They say the new SOP did not take into consideration the situation on the ground.
Netizens share how employers ignore work-from-home SOP

Netizens share how employers ignore work-from-home SOP

They claim they were forced to come to work, although they are in the non-essential sectors.

Use of Malacca Hospital ICU beds at warning level

Use of Malacca Hospital ICU beds at warning level

The situation forced additional ICU beds to be placed in regular wards.
Target of 150,000 Covid-19 vaccine jabs daily to take off in June

Target of 150,000 Covid-19 vaccine jabs daily to take off in June

More vaccination centres will be opened when vaccine supply increases to achieve this target, says deputy minister.

Selangor wants all health clinics used as vaccination venues

Selangor wants all health clinics used as vaccination venues

The particularly for patients with chronic illnesses, says its director Dr Sha'ari Ngadiman.

PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS DONATE SELF-CARE ESSENTIALS TO MEDICAL FRONTLINERS

PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS DONATE SELF-CARE ESSENTIALS TO MEDICAL FRONTLINERS

Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PjH) donated self-care essentials to the Putrajaya Hospital as part of the PjH’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative branded as PjH Prihatin which aimed to meet the needs of medical frontliners, staff and patients.
Cops tracking down individual allegedly linked to fake claims over archer's death

Cops tracking down individual allegedly linked to fake claims over archer's death

This follows a video featuring a woman who claimed Haziq Kamaruddin's death was due to clogged blood vessel.

SOP violation: 18 investigations opened including cases on celebrities, VIPs

SOP violation: 18 investigations opened including cases on celebrities, VIPs

Malacca police conduct probes on these cases after reports were lodged, deny claims of 'double standards'.

Vaccination: Malaysian Bar urges govt to prioritise legal profession

Vaccination: Malaysian Bar urges govt to prioritise legal profession

This is to allow justice to be delivered swiftly and properly, argues its president.

MB: Selangor to consider house-to-house screening for Covid-19

MB: Selangor to consider house-to-house screening for Covid-19

It would also depend on the availability of manpower, including volunteers, says Amirudin.
Businessperson now says colleague penned vaccine donation letter, not Penang DAP

Businessperson now says colleague penned vaccine donation letter, not Penang DAP

He says the donor will contribute other resources if the Sinovac jabs contribution is not approved.

Police wrapping up probe on rape allegations linked to Gombak Setia rep

Police wrapping up probe on rape allegations linked to Gombak Setia rep

The investigation papers will be referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers soon.

LETTER | Being productive – a part of staying at home

LETTER | Being productive – a part of staying at home

Some thoughts to consider in keeping productive throughout the day when working from home.

Wuhan lab staff sought hospital care before Covid-19 outbreak disclosed: WSJ

Wuhan lab staff sought hospital care before Covid-19 outbreak disclosed: WSJ

The newspaper cites an undisclosed US intelligence report about the origin of the disease.

Israel to end Covid-19 restrictions after vaccine success

Israel to end Covid-19 restrictions after vaccine success

The majority of its population has received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

COMMENT | Stop being a trashy society

COMMENT | Stop being a trashy society

Littering is not only an eyesore but also a national embarrassment.

Covid-19 (May 24): 6,509 new cases, 61 deaths, surge in Labuan

Covid-19 (May 24): 6,509 new cases, 61 deaths, surge in Labuan

Today saw record number of deaths and patients in ICU.

Nearly 10,000 no-shows for Covid-19 vaccine in Kelantan

Nearly 10,000 no-shows for Covid-19 vaccine in Kelantan

Health Department director says one of the reasons for their absence was due to health problems.
Veritas University College launches the Pandemic Education Fund to help students

Veritas University College launches the Pandemic Education Fund to help students

With the pandemic sweeping the globe over the past year, we had to face challenges as novel as the virus itself.

Guan Eng: Is Muhyiddin announcing any help at all for MCO 3.0?

Guan Eng: Is Muhyiddin announcing any help at all for MCO 3.0?

The people and businesses need help as their livelihood is being affected.

Let PM, 2 others explain in court delay in lowering voting age - Undi18

Let PM, 2 others explain in court delay in lowering voting age - Undi18

The group's counsel contends that only the three respondents can give the justification.

Two MACC officers linked to Nicky Gang withdraw habeas corpus bid

Two MACC officers linked to Nicky Gang withdraw habeas corpus bid

The duo withdraw applications seeking immediate release as they were given bail, High Court hears.

Prosecution to prove Zahid received millions in bribes over visa system

Prosecution to prove Zahid received millions in bribes over visa system

UPDATED 4.12PM | DPP says at least 20 witnesses will be called during the corruption trial involving 40 charges.

Anora and Allianz General partners with Envision Digital to offer more comprehensive protection for solar assets

Anora and Allianz General partners with Envision Digital to offer more comprehensive protection for solar assets

Anora Agency Sdn Bhd (Anora), together with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global decarbonization and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology leader Envision Digital International Pte Ltd (Envision Digital) to accelerate growth in the renewable energy sector.

Neelofa gives statement for allegedly not wearing face mask in court

Neelofa gives statement for allegedly not wearing face mask in court

Celebrity says she gave full cooperation to the police to investigate the case.

S'pore provisionally approves 60-second Covid-19 breathalyser test

S'pore provisionally approves 60-second Covid-19 breathalyser test

The technology is slated for a trial run at one of the border points with Malaysia.

MCMC wants social media platforms to act fast on fake accounts

MCMC wants social media platforms to act fast on fake accounts

The commission says platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others have been slow to respond.

LETTER | Stop harassing media for their reporting

LETTER | Stop harassing media for their reporting

Media groups say authorities have been targeting journalists over unfavourable reports.

Genting closes casino this evening

Genting closes casino this evening

UPDATED 4.30PM | Genting casino worker says they were informed casino will be off-limits from 5pm onwards.

LETTER | Tourism industry in dire need of life support

LETTER | Tourism industry in dire need of life support

As long as the pandemic is around, the tourism business will continue to bleed.

LETTER | Maintain your health during screen time

LETTER | Maintain your health during screen time

Some tips on how you can stay healthy while working on your computer.

redONE BRINGS BUDGET POSTPAID MOBILE SERVICES TO THAILAND

redONE BRINGS BUDGET POSTPAID MOBILE SERVICES TO THAILAND

The biggest mobile communications brand in ASEAN goes Back to Basics to serve the Thai people.
M'sian residing in dormitory among 25 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore

M'sian residing in dormitory among 25 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore

The construction worker who is asymptomatic was immediately isolated.

Najib on eye surgery MC, RM2.28b 1MDB trial postponed

Najib on eye surgery MC, RM2.28b 1MDB trial postponed

1MDB TRIAL | Judge allows postponement of the trial today but proceedings will resume tomorrow.

Former Covid-19 patients recount harrowing escapes

Former Covid-19 patients recount harrowing escapes

Once healthy, they never expected to become critically ill from the coronavirus which placed them in ICU.

Japan's Osaka city crumples under Covid-19 onslaught

Japan's Osaka city crumples under Covid-19 onslaught

Doctors also warn of another disaster if the Olympics is not stopped.

'Suspicious load' of timber found to be from T'ganu - Pahang Forestry Dept

'Suspicious load' of timber found to be from T'ganu - Pahang Forestry Dept

An environmentalist identifies the timber to be from the Chengal tree which he estimates at least 500 years old.

LETTER |  Low vaccination rate - taking a closer look

LETTER | Low vaccination rate - taking a closer look

Parties should refrain from taking any action that may jeopardise the national immunisation programme.

MP SPEAKS | On 'stupid' policies and SOPs

MP SPEAKS | On 'stupid' policies and SOPs

If the government can make science-based decisions and policies then nobody will call them 'stupid'.

Four days after 'underdose', Anoogrehan gets full AstraZeneca jab

Four days after 'underdose', Anoogrehan gets full AstraZeneca jab

BP Healthcare reviewed his complaints and he was re-vaccinated yesterday.

Segambut MP calls for members of the judiciary to be vaccinated

Segambut MP calls for members of the judiciary to be vaccinated

Hannah Yeoh wants govt to expedite vaccination of judges and magistrates under Phase 2 of the NIP programme.

Belarus forces plane landing with bomb threat, arrests opposition-leaning journalist

Belarus forces plane landing with bomb threat, arrests opposition-leaning journalist

Western powers have condemned the move as 'piracy' and called for swift action to be taken.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, UN to launch Gaza aid appeal

Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds, UN to launch Gaza aid appeal

The ceasefire held on for the third day yesterday, with Egyptian mediators working hard to maintain it.

COMMENT | We're missing the point - and our country is slipping away from us

COMMENT | We're missing the point - and our country is slipping away from us

Malaysians could have so much more, but are distracted by the wrong debates
'Nilai 3 is in S'gor' joke fails to tickle police's funny bone, probe initiated

'Nilai 3 is in S'gor' joke fails to tickle police's funny bone, probe initiated

The joke is made after celebrity Neelofa was not charged for interstate travel.

14 dead in Italy cable car crash, child seriously hurt

14 dead in Italy cable car crash, child seriously hurt

It is believed that one of the cables broke but it is not yet clear why.

New rule: Medical personnel told to show recipients Covid-19 vaccine syringe

New rule: Medical personnel told to show recipients Covid-19 vaccine syringe

This comes after complaints that some medical personnel had drawn an erroneous amount leading to underdosing.

COMMENT | In this pandemic, rakyat and PN have been acting irresponsibly

COMMENT | In this pandemic, rakyat and PN have been acting irresponsibly

The rakyat cannot rely on the political system but even worse, they cannot rely on each other.

YOURSAY | Govt must come clean on reports of 'underdosing'

YOURSAY | Govt must come clean on reports of 'underdosing'

'What about the hundreds who did not videotape their vaccination process?'

Budget 2022 to focus on helping the people - Muhyiddin

Budget 2022 to focus on helping the people - Muhyiddin

'If we have the money, we will use hundreds of billions even to assist the people,' the prime minister says.

346 dead in a week

346 dead in a week

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

LETTER | More reasons to control blood pressure during this pandemic

LETTER | More reasons to control blood pressure during this pandemic

The high prevalence of hypertension in Malaysia means that a substantial proportion of our adult population is at risk.