Archive - 25 May 2021

Investigation paper on Parti Raja riot completed - Johor police

Investigation paper on Parti Raja riot completed - Johor police

The state police chief says 27 suspects may face charges under three laws.

MySejahtera unfamiliarity reason for Kelantan seniors missing jabs - health director

MySejahtera unfamiliarity reason for Kelantan seniors missing jabs - health director

Some do not know how to check their appointment time while some simply forgot.

Judges to get Covid-19 vaccines from next Monday

Judges to get Covid-19 vaccines from next Monday

Inoculation will begin with Federal Court and Court of Appeal judges.

13 more Covid-19 'variant of concern' cases detected

13 more Covid-19 'variant of concern' cases detected

The Health Ministry will step up disease control measures to curb the variants' spread.

Airlines shun Belarus, opposition leader says journalist tortured

Airlines shun Belarus, opposition leader says journalist tortured

Western powers say the forced landing of a plane to arrest a dissident cannot go unpunished.

Current Covid-19 cases infected during, before Hari Raya celebrations - Adham

Current Covid-19 cases infected during, before Hari Raya celebrations - Adham

The health minister urges all to 'self-lockdown' at home to break the chain of transmission.

Only 3-5 percent of Westports employees working from home

Only 3-5 percent of Westports employees working from home

The work from home directive only affects its office workers, who make up 10 percent of the workforce.

Covid-19 spreading to children, parents urged to take action

Covid-19 spreading to children, parents urged to take action

Nearly 50,000 children and infants have been infected with the disease so far.

Anger simmers as Covid-19 surge strains healthcare system

Anger simmers as Covid-19 surge strains healthcare system

The government is seen as struggling to rein in the infections.

SOPs improved but vaccine underdosing questions still linger

SOPs improved but vaccine underdosing questions still linger

This comes despite the govt having changed its vaccination procedures to address the underdose allegations.

S'wak assembly set to expire, Agong advises executive to stay on

S'wak assembly set to expire, Agong advises executive to stay on

The state is currently one of the places worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Najib requested continuation of Foreign Visa contract with China to UKSB in two letters

Najib requested continuation of Foreign Visa contract with China to UKSB in two letters

The ex-PM made this request to Zahid Hamidi, former Immigration Affairs officer Azman Azra tells the High Court.

LETTER | Time to delay that second dose

LETTER | Time to delay that second dose

A delayed second dose vaccination strategy could reduce cumulative mortality.

Political appointee says he is against political appointments

Political appointee says he is against political appointments

Pasir Mas MP is prepared to resign provided PAS can handpick his successor.

Deputy minister vows to harpoon perpetrators after athletes' sexual assault claim

Deputy minister vows to harpoon perpetrators after athletes' sexual assault claim

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal says he will not compromise with those who tarnish the nation's image.

New feature on MySejahtera for pregnant, breastfeeding women soon

New feature on MySejahtera for pregnant, breastfeeding women soon

Expecting mothers will be given the Pfizer vaccine, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Household consumption, purchasing power decline 16.7 percent in a decade

Household consumption, purchasing power decline 16.7 percent in a decade

The Covid-19 pandemic has also affected the price of consumer goods in the past year.

Defiant Tajuddin savaged after 'first thing in the morning' response to LRT crash

Defiant Tajuddin savaged after 'first thing in the morning' response to LRT crash

However, the Prasarana chairperson was in an ebullient mood before the media today, saying he would not step down.

Adhere to SOP or risk being shut down, Ayob Khan warns factories

Adhere to SOP or risk being shut down, Ayob Khan warns factories

Johor police chief says this following a complaint received against a senior officer of a Pasir Gudang factory.
HKL Covid-19 ward operations unaffected by LRT victims' admission: Adham

HKL Covid-19 ward operations unaffected by LRT victims' admission: Adham

He says ventilators have been allocated for cases in different wards which did not interrupt Covid-19 treatment.

Pharmaniaga-made Sinovac shots just as good as those from Beijing - KJ

Pharmaniaga-made Sinovac shots just as good as those from Beijing - KJ

He refutes claims that the vaccines finished here are inferior to that of China's.

Guan Eng awarded RM600k in defamation suit against Raja Petra

Guan Eng awarded RM600k in defamation suit against Raja Petra

The suit is over 10 articles regarding the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project.

'Negligent' driver drove LRT in the wrong direction - transport minister

'Negligent' driver drove LRT in the wrong direction - transport minister

Wee Ka Siong says preliminary investigations show the driver had manually controlled his train.

'Uncle Kentang' dedicates commonwealth award to everyone

'Uncle Kentang' dedicates commonwealth award to everyone

Social activist Kuan Chee Heng says he is merely using public donations to help others.

AstraZeneca round two registration opens for those below 60 tomorrow

AstraZeneca round two registration opens for those below 60 tomorrow

The public in that age group can start signing up for slots at 12pm.

Apandi obtains correspondence linked to his termination as AG

Apandi obtains correspondence linked to his termination as AG

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur allows part of the plaintiff’s discovery application.

COMMENT | Paul Sinnappan: A reservoir of knowledge

COMMENT | Paul Sinnappan: A reservoir of knowledge

PSM has lost a good comrade, a community organiser and a great resource person.
Covid-19 (May 25) - 7,289 new cases, 3k in Klang Valley, 60 deaths

Covid-19 (May 25) - 7,289 new cases, 3k in Klang Valley, 60 deaths

Number of new daily cases reach the 7,000 mark for the first time.

Lazada prioritises delivery of groceries and essentials amid tightened MCO 3.0 with 24-to-48-Hour delivery promise

Lazada prioritises delivery of groceries and essentials amid tightened MCO 3.0 with 24-to-48-Hour delivery promise

In preparation to meet further rise in demand for groceries online during the tightened Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0, Lazada has strengthened its logistics operations to empower local grocers with 24-to-48-hour delivery services, while also supporting homebound communities with daily Free Shipping vouchers on essential items.

Covid-19: We need to be prepared for the worst - Health DG

Covid-19: We need to be prepared for the worst - Health DG

'The rise in cases started from April 1 and could trigger a vertical surge,' cautions Dr Noor Hisham.

Join the Taiwan Asean Music Action (TAMA) Online Music Symposium this Saturday

Join the Taiwan Asean Music Action (TAMA) Online Music Symposium this Saturday

Bringing music industry players of Taiwan and five ASEAN countries to discuss the new southbound music policy.
Govt provides RM20k to all MPs to promote vaccination

Govt provides RM20k to all MPs to promote vaccination

This includes those from the opposition bloc.

Targeted approach works better at this stage - Ideas

Targeted approach works better at this stage - Ideas

Its CEO says MCO 3.0, which is unavoidable, will have detrimental effects on the current struggling economy.

LETTER | LRT tragedy: Audit the conscience

LETTER | LRT tragedy: Audit the conscience

Did the technology malfunction or was it a human error?

Ex-MOT officer: LRT accident not caused by just one guy pressing a wrong button

Ex-MOT officer: LRT accident not caused by just one guy pressing a wrong button

He poses whether Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system had malfunctioned or was manually disabled.

Muda gets court nod in second bid for registration as political party

Muda gets court nod in second bid for registration as political party

The next case management of the judicial review is fixed for June 8, says lawyer.
LETTER | Perhilitan needs to answer for dusky langurs killing

LETTER | Perhilitan needs to answer for dusky langurs killing

The shooting of the langurs appears to have been executed unprofessionally.

Prasarana pledges support for LRT crash probes

Prasarana pledges support for LRT crash probes

Its chairperson also announces RM1k compensation to each passenger involved in the collision.

APHM president: More observers the best way to prevent 'underdosing' errors

APHM president: More observers the best way to prevent 'underdosing' errors

We must face the fact that human errors can occur in the administration of vaccines, says Dr Kuljit Singh.
LRT crash: Six passengers in critical state at HKL - minister

LRT crash: Six passengers in critical state at HKL - minister

Annuar Musa says three of the six victims are on ventilators.

Act now to prevent Sabah floods becoming annual affair, urges MP

Act now to prevent Sabah floods becoming annual affair, urges MP

UPDATED 1.30PM | Christina Liew wants authorities to seriously address decades-long problem in Beaufort.

Commuters alarmed by packed trains after reduced frequency

Commuters alarmed by packed trains after reduced frequency

RapidKL reduces the frequency of LRT, MRT, monorail and bus to 10-30 minutes, down by 50 percent.

Najib still unable to attend 1MDB trial due to eye surgery

Najib still unable to attend 1MDB trial due to eye surgery

1MDB TRIAL | A doctor has advised the accused to take further rest.
LETTER | Planting trees starts with the right seed

LETTER | Planting trees starts with the right seed

Govt plans to plant 100m trees in restoration project but success requires the right species for the right place.

China offers vaccines to Taiwan to fight Covid-19

China offers vaccines to Taiwan to fight Covid-19

The offer drew an angry response from Taipei and a swipe from Washington.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

State TV shows Suu Kyi, 75, in the dock sitting upright with her hands in her lap and wearing a surgical mask.
Dr M: Covid-19 emergency only strengthened PM's position

Dr M: Covid-19 emergency only strengthened PM's position

It is very clear that the emergency failed to control the Covid-19 pandemic, says the former premier.

With Olympics looming, US advises against travel to Japan due to Covid-19

With Olympics looming, US advises against travel to Japan due to Covid-19

The US "Do Not Travel" advisory and guidance for Japan did not mention the Olympics specifically.
75 fire dept personnel involved in LRT crash rescue operation

75 fire dept personnel involved in LRT crash rescue operation

The passenger train bound for Gombak collided with an empty test-driven train on the same track.

Kelana Jaya LRT line resumes operation, says Prasarana

Kelana Jaya LRT line resumes operation, says Prasarana

It is operating from 6am today using a single track and supported by a free shuttle bus service.
New guidelines recommend pregnant women get vaccine at between 14-33 weeks

New guidelines recommend pregnant women get vaccine at between 14-33 weeks

Here's what the newly published vaccination guidelines say about pregnant and nursing women.

Swimming with sharks - athletes recall coach's sexual assault

Swimming with sharks - athletes recall coach's sexual assault

Cindy Ong and an ex-national swimmer reveal how young athletes are vulnerable to sexual predators.

Belarus faces sanctions backlash over jetliner 'state piracy'

Belarus faces sanctions backlash over jetliner 'state piracy'

This comes after Belarus used a warplane to intercept a Ryanair aircraft and arrest a dissident journalist.

YOURSAY | PM, it's not about name-calling - where's the leadership?

YOURSAY | PM, it's not about name-calling - where's the leadership?

'PM, it’s best to counter the abuse you're getting by being proactive about the pandemic.'

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine highly effective against Brazil virus variant

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine highly effective against Brazil virus variant

Brazil's P1 coronavirus variant, behind a deadly Covid-19 surge in Brazil, has spread throughout hard-hit Latin America.

LRT passengers recount horror of being flung by impact of collision

LRT passengers recount horror of being flung by impact of collision

Afiq Luqman Mohd Baharudin, 27, says he suffered injuries to his head, left leg and chest.
Nine complaints received regarding employers not allowing WFH

Nine complaints received regarding employers not allowing WFH

The work from home move for at least 40pct of private sector workers is to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection.

Ministry liaising with CITF to vaccinate medical students

Ministry liaising with CITF to vaccinate medical students

This comes over concerns that trainees working at hospitals are exposing themselves to Covid-19 risks.

Ministry liaising with CITF to vaccinate medical students

Ministry liaising with CITF to vaccinate medical students

This comes over concerns that trainees working at hospitals are exposing themselves to Covid-19 risks.

Wesak Day: Only chief monk, 10 committee members allowed to attend rituals

Wesak Day: Only chief monk, 10 committee members allowed to attend rituals

Only one session is allowed, between 6am and 2pm, with decorated float processions also not permitted.

Two LRT trains collide

Two LRT trains collide

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