Archive - 28 May 2021

Mercy Malaysia to help Health Ministry in vaccine outreach

Mercy Malaysia to help Health Ministry in vaccine outreach

Focus on the homeless, disabled, and immobile vaccine recipients.

Home Ministry orders police to investigate deaths under custody

Home Ministry orders police to investigate deaths under custody

We are prepared to improve SOP on detention of suspects, says the ministry.

Boy born to Filipino mother and M’sian father loses appeal to get citizenship

Boy born to Filipino mother and M’sian father loses appeal to get citizenship

The legitimisation of the child after birth precluded him from being a citizen by operation of law, court rules.
Expansionary fiscal stance is needed now - economists

Expansionary fiscal stance is needed now - economists

What are programmes that can really help the rakyat, asks Mohd Afzanizam.

Zuraida’s NGO refutes Umno man’s ‘DAP-influenced’ accusations

Zuraida’s NGO refutes Umno man’s ‘DAP-influenced’ accusations

Penggerak Komuniti Negara says it does help with vaccination sign-ups.

45 employers prosecuted for violating worker housing rules - Labour Dept

45 employers prosecuted for violating worker housing rules - Labour Dept

'There will be investigation papers involving 125 employers who will be prosecuted'.

21 sub-districts in Kuala T'ganu under EMCO from Sunday

21 sub-districts in Kuala T'ganu under EMCO from Sunday

UPDATED 11.30PM | Sub-districts include Manir, Bukit Besar, Pengadang Buluh, and others.

Three-phase 'total lockdown' to kick off on June 1

Three-phase 'total lockdown' to kick off on June 1

UPDATED 11.30PM | Only essential economic and services sectors allowed to operate during first 14 days.

SugarBun launches Sabasco Hot Sauce to spice up your life!

SugarBun launches Sabasco Hot Sauce to spice up your life!

SugarBun Borneo Asian Food today unveiled a homegrown range of hot sauces with the key ingredient being the momporok chilli from Kunak, Sabah.
Doctors' group wants simplified vaccination process via clinics

Doctors' group wants simplified vaccination process via clinics

No need for a computerised system that does not function properly, says Dr Steven.

Kelana Jaya LRT line returns to normal operation

Kelana Jaya LRT line returns to normal operation

'As service recovers, train frequency and capacity will no longer be an issue' - Wee.

EMCO: Residents in two Cheras apartments not allowed to leave for vaccination

EMCO: Residents in two Cheras apartments not allowed to leave for vaccination

Their appointments will be rescheduled by district health office after lockdown ends.

S'wak vaccine rollout to be speeded up to ensure safe state election

S'wak vaccine rollout to be speeded up to ensure safe state election

UPDATED 7.43PM | 'If not, not only Sarawak but the entire country is at risk of another Covid-19 wave,' says KJ.

Vaccine appointment changes: Selangkah denies CITF’s allegations

Vaccine appointment changes: Selangkah denies CITF’s allegations

UPDATED 10PM | Selangkah will not hesitate to take legal action, says Tengku Iesta.

Sarawak govt announces RM1.1b cash aid as term nears an end

Sarawak govt announces RM1.1b cash aid as term nears an end

Some of the cash aid will be given until year-end. Elections are expected before then.

LETTER | Green turtle killed for its eggs in Pulau Kapas

LETTER | Green turtle killed for its eggs in Pulau Kapas

It was then sliced open for the eggs to be removed.

LETTER |  DG says no allowances for volunteers; KJ says its allocated

LETTER | DG says no allowances for volunteers; KJ says its allocated

A total of RM147 has been budgeted as honoraria and allowances for health volunteers.

Kota Bharu MP offers RM20 incentive to vaccinate

Kota Bharu MP offers RM20 incentive to vaccinate

The incentive will kick off on May 30.

Court grants leave for bid to compel Undi18 implementation by July

Court grants leave for bid to compel Undi18 implementation by July

UPDATED 4.53PM | The judicial review bid was filed by five Sarawakian youths.

Tommy Thomas and Sri Ram oppressed me, claims Rosmah

Tommy Thomas and Sri Ram oppressed me, claims Rosmah

What is clear is that Thomas plotted with Sri Ram to ensure their malicious agenda, she says in court filing.

Rubber board confirms receiving offers for land

Rubber board confirms receiving offers for land

MP demands to know why minister Khairuddin Aman Razali lifted moratorium on sale of the rubber board assets.

myNEWS enters supermarket mini market segment with SUPERVALUE

myNEWS enters supermarket mini market segment with SUPERVALUE

With consumer needs evolving in the recent times, myNEWS, Malaysia’s leading convenience store has propelled itself to enter a larger segment in the market with SUPERVALUE – a convenience mart.
Covid-19 (May 28) - Cases exceed 8k, death toll passes 2,500 mark

Covid-19 (May 28) - Cases exceed 8k, death toll passes 2,500 mark

Numbers for active cases and patients in ICU are also at an all-time high.

WFH: Proposal to authorise Manpower Department to act against errant employers

WFH: Proposal to authorise Manpower Department to act against errant employers

The Human Resources Ministry to table the proposal at NSC meeting.

LETTER | In support of making schools a safer place

LETTER | In support of making schools a safer place

How have we allowed abusers, perverts and paedophiles to infiltrate our education system to this extent?
Double-masking helps filter more particles - Health DG

Double-masking helps filter more particles - Health DG

US CDC study concludes that double-masking can substantially reduce the wearer's exposure to Covid-19.
Expert calls for ventilation guide à la S'pore to curb Covid-19

Expert calls for ventilation guide à la S'pore to curb Covid-19

A response by the PM’s health advisor indicates a similar guideline for Malaysia is not yet in the works.

COMMENT | Why not reconvene Parliament and let M'sians be heard?

COMMENT | Why not reconvene Parliament and let M'sians be heard?

People are getting frustrated and angry because no one is listening to them.

LETTER | Conditions in PDRM were appalling. Has anything changed?

LETTER | Conditions in PDRM were appalling. Has anything changed?

I can’t help recalling the aphorism, 'Some 85 percent of problems are caused by management'.

8 Abu Sayyaf group members handed over to the Philippine authorities

8 Abu Sayyaf group members handed over to the Philippine authorities

The detainees include a 'sub-leader' in the Abu Sayyaf group and wanted by the Philippine security forces.

Vaccine hotline unusable, should be priority, says Segambut MP

Vaccine hotline unusable, should be priority, says Segambut MP

Govt should treat every phone call wanting vaccination with a sense of urgency, says Hannah Yeoh.

Umno veep supports deputy speaker's call for Parliament to reconvene

Umno veep supports deputy speaker's call for Parliament to reconvene

I have never seen a more pressing and critical situation than now, says Khaled Nordin.
No transport or phones: Kelantan elderly left out of vaccine drive

No transport or phones: Kelantan elderly left out of vaccine drive

'If they came over to my house and explained, I may take it, but I have no transport to go to the hospital myself.'

Kelana Jaya LRT operating on single track as repair work still ongoing

Kelana Jaya LRT operating on single track as repair work still ongoing

Re-inspection will be conducted once work is complete.

Shafee issued press statement on RM9.5m, senior journo testifies

Shafee issued press statement on RM9.5m, senior journo testifies

UPDATED 8.30PM | Writer says she wrote four articles based on that press statement.

Show us the science, independent emergency committee told

Show us the science, independent emergency committee told

A DAP leader wants facts and figures to indicate how effective are the emergency measures against Covid-19.

COMMENT | What ability does Pasir Salak reflect?

COMMENT | What ability does Pasir Salak reflect?

Call it karma. Call it poetic justice. He has now fallen on his own sword.

Groups raise concern over minister's power in deciding GLC positions

Groups raise concern over minister's power in deciding GLC positions

If due process is followed, a GLC head will first be suspended and issued a show-cause letter.

Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to another 14 months for illegal assembly

Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to another 14 months for illegal assembly

He has been in jail since December after being denied bail in a separate national security trial.
Reports: Tajuddin detained by MACC, released on bail

Reports: Tajuddin detained by MACC, released on bail

News reports say he was called in by the graftbusters to give a statement.

LETTER | How to study at home effectively during the pandemic

LETTER | How to study at home effectively during the pandemic

Firstly, create a conducive environment for your studies.

Volunteer undertakers struggle to cope as Covid-19 cases surge

Volunteer undertakers struggle to cope as Covid-19 cases surge

'Before this, it was about one to three cases per month, but now we are managing up to two to three cases a day.'
LETTER | KJ, please do the basics first

LETTER | KJ, please do the basics first

If there are problems with opt-in registration, the solution is to fix them, not to scrap the whole thing.
Sexual abuse in sports: Set up effective complaints platform now, says activist

Sexual abuse in sports: Set up effective complaints platform now, says activist

Penang exco Chong Eng says there will be no solution until a proper mechanism is in place to protect athletes.

Japan looks to extend Tokyo state of emergency to June 20

Japan looks to extend Tokyo state of emergency to June 20

A cabinet minister expresses concern over the increasing flow of people into the city.

Japan's ruling party to urge sharing AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot to Taiwan

Japan's ruling party to urge sharing AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot to Taiwan

The move comes as Taiwan battles a spike in domestic infections.
COMMENT | Tajuddin's out, so who's next?

COMMENT | Tajuddin's out, so who's next?

Now, let us look at political appointees to GLCs and the practice of nepotism, cronyism and conflict of interest...

Get elected reps, local leaders involved in NIP, urges PKR leader

Get elected reps, local leaders involved in NIP, urges PKR leader

For this, the government must adopt a new approach in managing the nationwide exercise.

COMMENT | Developing countries desperately need Covid-19 financing

COMMENT | Developing countries desperately need Covid-19 financing

Developing countries need US$50bil to fight Covid, which can bring about US$9trn in economic benefits.
‘Tajuddin fiasco exposes appointments rooted in racism, patronage’

‘Tajuddin fiasco exposes appointments rooted in racism, patronage’

The prime-time 'horror show' must not happen again, says Chandran Nair.
MCO 3.0: Jawi sets new rules for Friday, obligatory prayers

MCO 3.0: Jawi sets new rules for Friday, obligatory prayers

From today, only 50 worshippers allowed to perform Friday prayers at mosques and surau with 1,000-persons capacity.

Umno nudges Muhyiddin towards 'total lockdown'

Umno nudges Muhyiddin towards 'total lockdown'

‘Let's bear with short-term pain rather than long-term suffering,’ says Asyraf.
YOURSAY | PM’s fate depends on whether he can control worsening pandemic

YOURSAY | PM’s fate depends on whether he can control worsening pandemic

‘The king has said Parliament can sit. But PM did not act on this advice.’
Wan Fayhsal responsive to Awam's 'more diversity in key posts' suggestion

Wan Fayhsal responsive to Awam's 'more diversity in key posts' suggestion

It is not just men vs women… diversity in religion, and so on, that will add value to our work, the deputy minister says.

EMCO in nine areas in four states from Saturday

EMCO in nine areas in four states from Saturday

Nine localities in Perak, Pahang, Terengganu and Sabah has been placed under emergency MCO for two weeks.
Firms offer to send seniors, special needs people to their vaccine appointments

Firms offer to send seniors, special needs people to their vaccine appointments

Concerned parties work to provide free transport for these people to get to their vaccination centres.

High-risk work: Funeral workers want vaccine priority

High-risk work: Funeral workers want vaccine priority

UPDATED 11.25AM | 'We cannot reject any customers but we are worried about Covid-19-related jobs.'

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