Archive - 26 May 2021

Kelana Jaya LRT line back to full capacity sooner than expected - transport minister

Kelana Jaya LRT line back to full capacity sooner than expected - transport minister

Wee Ka Siong says debris clearing works are proceeding very quickly.

LETTER | M'sia fast losing its crisis communication, management capabilities

LETTER | M'sia fast losing its crisis communication, management capabilities

Time and again the government fails to communicate in a clear and concise manner in recent crises.

CITF apologises for website problems, vows action

CITF apologises for website problems, vows action

Many who attempted to register for the second round of AstraZeneca opt-in had encountered technical errors.

MH17 wreckage viewed by judges ahead of next phase of trial

MH17 wreckage viewed by judges ahead of next phase of trial

Prosecutors will make their opening statements on June 7.

Cops call up Penang exco over 'dine-in' photo

Cops call up Penang exco over 'dine-in' photo

Soon Lip Chee says he was posing for photographs to promote a hawker's food but did not eat there.

Fuel prices unchanged for coming week

Fuel prices unchanged for coming week

The Finance Ministry says the prices for RON95, RON97, and diesel remain capped.

Zafrul denies Emergency Ordinance used to spend over debt limit

Zafrul denies Emergency Ordinance used to spend over debt limit

The finance minister says government loans now stand at RM81.8 billion instead of RM115.53 billion as claimed.

No vaccine doses wasted in Kelantan despite nearly 10,000 missed appointment

No vaccine doses wasted in Kelantan despite nearly 10,000 missed appointment

The state health director says the doses were simply allocated to others.

Covid-19 cases - Malaysia 10th highest in the world yesterday

Covid-19 cases - Malaysia 10th highest in the world yesterday

Malaysia is just behind Nepal and Russia, and just above Peru and Sweden.

End of the line for Tajuddin - MOF removes him as Prasarana chair

End of the line for Tajuddin - MOF removes him as Prasarana chair

UPDATED 8.30pm | Finance Minister Incorporated, the sole shareholder of Prasarana, removes Tajuddin Abdul Rahman a day after his off-colour press conference.

Digital Building Ecosystem (8/13): Extending Facility Lifespan on Cloud

Digital Building Ecosystem (8/13): Extending Facility Lifespan on Cloud

TimeTec Maintenance is not designed only to maintain our hardware; it is meant for the facilities or equipment of the entire building.
NSC: No 8pm-8am curfew

NSC: No 8pm-8am curfew

The NSC clarifies after several people were allegedly issued compounds for being outside after 8pm.

Pharmaniaga awaiting go-ahead to test, administer Sinovac on children

Pharmaniaga awaiting go-ahead to test, administer Sinovac on children

The GLC is in talks to conduct clinical trials in Malaysia.

12 clusters linked to Aidilfitri celebrations, more expected

12 clusters linked to Aidilfitri celebrations, more expected

The 12 clusters involved 470 confirmed cases so far, out of 2,541 people screened.
As Covid-19 situation worsens, Anwar flays govt for not sharing granular data

As Covid-19 situation worsens, Anwar flays govt for not sharing granular data

New dashboard launched by Harapan Foundation aims at providing big data to the public to make informed decisions.

More than 900,000 have completed Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

More than 900,000 have completed Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

About 45.6 percent of the population have also registered to be inoculated.

Reezal livid over swimmers' ordeal, will ensure no cover-up

Reezal livid over swimmers' ordeal, will ensure no cover-up

Youth and sports minister promises no cover-up in investigations into alleged sexual abuse in the sports industry.

Taiwan says China blocked deal with BioNTech for Covid-19 shots

Taiwan says China blocked deal with BioNTech for Covid-19 shots

This is the first time Taipei has openly accused Beijing of interference on their vaccine purchase.

Where's the draft sexual harassment bill? PKR Youth asks Rina

Where's the draft sexual harassment bill? PKR Youth asks Rina

Work on the law had taken more than 20 years and it should not be delayed further.

LETTER | Covid-19: Malaysians' lives matter

LETTER | Covid-19: Malaysians' lives matter

Why delve into the ifs, when common sense tells us that we can immediately avoid the 10 weeks of testing and approval time required to save precious lives.
Govt appreciates criticisms on its handling of pandemic, says Mustapa

Govt appreciates criticisms on its handling of pandemic, says Mustapa

'But the power to ultimately curb it rests with all individuals,' says the cabinet minister.
MCO 3.0: Revellers, barbershop fined for violating SOPs

MCO 3.0: Revellers, barbershop fined for violating SOPs

A total of 30 individuals, including a 16-year-old teenager, were detained for gathering to celebrate Aidilfitri.
Busier time for caterer at MAEPS PKRC with more patients admitted

Busier time for caterer at MAEPS PKRC with more patients admitted

The number of food (packs) that MAEPS requests usually increases in the evening.
Pharmaniaga: Many want to buy Sinovac, no ‘wahyu’ on profitability yet

Pharmaniaga: Many want to buy Sinovac, no ‘wahyu’ on profitability yet

The GLC says it will focus on delivering vials to the federal government for now.

Covid-19 (May 26): 7,478 new cases, record numbers in Penang and Kedah; 63 deaths

Covid-19 (May 26): 7,478 new cases, record numbers in Penang and Kedah; 63 deaths

The number of new daily Covid-19 cases reaches a new high today.

LRT crash: Probe still looking at other factors besides human error, says Wee

LRT crash: Probe still looking at other factors besides human error, says Wee

Minister clarifies that the ‘human factor’ is merely a single facet in an investigation of this nature.

Muda: Vaccination website a failure! We paid RM70m for this?

Muda: Vaccination website a failure! We paid RM70m for this?

Many are unable to use the website to register themselves for the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Najib says Tajuddin sorry for being insensitive, will quit when Umno says so

Najib says Tajuddin sorry for being insensitive, will quit when Umno says so

Tajuddin also allegedly pledges to bear all medical costs for LRT accident victims.

LRT tragedy: MOT's 'blame the driver' approach draws flak

LRT tragedy: MOT's 'blame the driver' approach draws flak

'How on earth did the hostler drive the other way?' asks the former CEO of Prasarana.
Wesak Day celebration during pandemic

Wesak Day celebration during pandemic

KINILENS | Celebration is low-key yet meaningful as devotees excluded from attending and float processions not permitted.

WHO expert says new research mission to China would be helpful

WHO expert says new research mission to China would be helpful

But it should be separate from any audit of information provided by Beijing, says the Dutch virologist.
Vaccination nears 100k doses per day, but many still missing appointments

Vaccination nears 100k doses per day, but many still missing appointments

Nationwide, 45.6 percent of the adult population have registered for vaccination thus far.
Hadi urges Muslims to vaccinate, follow SOPs

Hadi urges Muslims to vaccinate, follow SOPs

PAS president also calls those who do not have knowledge not to issue advice.

Despite expiry date, Sarawak reps still get paid until dissolution - legal experts

Despite expiry date, Sarawak reps still get paid until dissolution - legal experts

With Emergency Ordinance, they say DUN is prorogued until YDPA decides when to dissolve it and call for elections.

PKR Youth offers legal aid to LRT accident victims

PKR Youth offers legal aid to LRT accident victims

The legal bureau says they will offer advice to victims who want to understand their rights based on the law.
COMMENT | PM’s govt not stupid, just selfish, irresponsible and utterly mediocre

COMMENT | PM’s govt not stupid, just selfish, irresponsible and utterly mediocre

By being selfish, irresponsible, and utterly mediocre, we now have a political crisis, economic crisis, and public health crisis.
Calls for Tajuddin to be sacked after PR faux pas on LRT crash

Calls for Tajuddin to be sacked after PR faux pas on LRT crash

The hashtags #LetakJawatanTajuddin and #TajuddinLetakJawatan are trending on Twitter today.

Ebit Lew's humanitarian mission in Palestine has received approval - deputy minister

Ebit Lew's humanitarian mission in Palestine has received approval - deputy minister

The delegation has been advised to stay in touch and take heed to security orders issued by the Malaysian Embassy in Egypt.
Malaysian netizens reunite couple with precious photos

Malaysian netizens reunite couple with precious photos

Social media users help track down French tourists who lost their camera in the Perhentian Islands.

Asahi daily, an official Tokyo Olympics partner, calls for cancellation of games

Asahi daily, an official Tokyo Olympics partner, calls for cancellation of games

'We ask PM to calmly and objectively assess the situation and decide on the cancellation of the event this summer.'

Netccentric Group signs strategic partnership with eShoplive

Netccentric Group signs strategic partnership with eShoplive

Partnership results in volume-based fees for subsidiary Nuffnang Live Commerce.
Police probing Tajuddin for not wearing face mask

Police probing Tajuddin for not wearing face mask

UPDATED 2.50PM | This follows a viral video showing the Prasarana boss not wearing a mask during a press conference on the LRT accident.

COMMENT | Covid-19: Now not the time for self-defeatism

COMMENT | Covid-19: Now not the time for self-defeatism

The government must pull out all the stops now, throw in the kitchen sink and spend whatever is needed.

Can RM 10 make a difference?

Can RM 10 make a difference?

What can you do with RM 10 per month? For a start, you can now make a difference in someone’s life by participating in GIFT10.
Cameron farmers' operation restricted by new 8am-8pm SOP too

Cameron farmers' operation restricted by new 8am-8pm SOP too

The new ruling has drastically disrupted their supply chain as vegetables must be delivered fresh.

COMMENT | I believe Muhyiddin, but we can’t have a ‘paloi’ PM now

COMMENT | I believe Muhyiddin, but we can’t have a ‘paloi’ PM now

The PM can have some sympathy for having to handle a dire national crisis but he still needs to perform.

Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Danny Fenster is detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia.

Frustration over MCO food hours returns as restrictions tighten

Frustration over MCO food hours returns as restrictions tighten

This comes as the government limits the operating hours of many businesses to start from 8am until 8pm.
Buddhist chief priest urges public to get vaccinated, fight Covid-19 misinformation

Buddhist chief priest urges public to get vaccinated, fight Covid-19 misinformation

The chief high priest says all must play their part in the fight against the disease.

YOURSAY | Crowded trains will defeat fight against pandemic

YOURSAY | Crowded trains will defeat fight against pandemic

‘If you reduce capacity and frequency of trains, won't there be more people at the stations?’
Negligence blamed for LRT crash

Negligence blamed for LRT crash

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Annuar pleas for Kelantan folk to get vaccinated

Annuar pleas for Kelantan folk to get vaccinated

He says people in other states are scrambling for Covid-19 vaccines while thousands of Kelantanese missed their appointment.

Three LRT collision victims have brain haemorrhage

Three LRT collision victims have brain haemorrhage

The Hospital Kuala Lumpur director says they are currently warded in the ICU.