Archive - 29 May 2021

LETTER | Halt all the panic-buying

LETTER | Halt all the panic-buying

Coming out in droves and creating huge crowds only increases the risk of forming Covid-19 clusters.

LETTER | To sir and madam, with love

LETTER | To sir and madam, with love

I think being a teacher is one of the most underappreciated professions in Malaysia.
LETTER | Still waiting for clarity on lockdown

LETTER | Still waiting for clarity on lockdown

Is there a coherent and cognisant rollout strategy?

AstraZeneca jabs: Appointments at WTCKL, IDCC tomorrow rescheduled

AstraZeneca jabs: Appointments at WTCKL, IDCC tomorrow rescheduled

This is to space out the appointments and avoid large crowds at the venues.

Sexual harassment: NSC requests space to study issue thoroughly

Sexual harassment: NSC requests space to study issue thoroughly

NSC director-general, Ahmad Shapawi Ismail says he has already contacted former national swimmer Cindy Ong.

Covid-19: 26 Hari Raya clusters detected, over 1,000 infected

Covid-19: 26 Hari Raya clusters detected, over 1,000 infected

Those infected had attended Raya gatherings, weddings, birthdays and ceramah, says Health Ministry.

Infectious disease expert questions effectiveness of sanitisation exercises

Infectious disease expert questions effectiveness of sanitisation exercises

Sanitisation only recommended for specific spots, say public health experts.

‘A child does not choose to be born illegitimate’

‘A child does not choose to be born illegitimate’

Lawyers and gender equality groups want law reform after courts rejects boy’s citizenship bid.

Lockdown not an excuse not to reopen Parliament, say Umno, opposition

Lockdown not an excuse not to reopen Parliament, say Umno, opposition

'The government is leading the country dictator-like style, devoid of democratic practices.'

Non-Malay AG still possible, up to leaders: Tommy Thomas

Non-Malay AG still possible, up to leaders: Tommy Thomas

Once they stand behind their appointments, it's forgotten, says the former attorney-general.

Authorities to go after migrants again, vaccination concerns raised

Authorities to go after migrants again, vaccination concerns raised

This time we are ready, we have satellite prisons to put them in, says Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.

Covid-19: Hulu Terengganu now red zone due to Aidilfitri SOP violation

Covid-19: Hulu Terengganu now red zone due to Aidilfitri SOP violation

It was triggered by certain individuals acting selfishly, by embarking on illegal inter-state travels.
Israeli aircraft did not loiter in Malaysian airspace

Israeli aircraft did not loiter in Malaysian airspace

The civil aircraft had followed a commercial flight path used by any civil aircraft overflying Malaysian airspace, says Transport Ministry.
LRT, MRT users with Covid-19 symptoms on May 27-28 urged to get tested

LRT, MRT users with Covid-19 symptoms on May 27-28 urged to get tested

This after two commuters come forward to disclose they have tested positive.

Lockdown: 800 roadblocks nationwide from June 1

Lockdown: 800 roadblocks nationwide from June 1

70,000 members of the police force and agencies under the Home Ministry will be on duty.
Vaccine info campaign winning over Batek Orang Asli

Vaccine info campaign winning over Batek Orang Asli

A total of 50 individuals have registered for the Covid-19 vaccination.
DG fears health system may collapse amid heavy traffic out of Klang Valley

DG fears health system may collapse amid heavy traffic out of Klang Valley

Noor Hisham shares images of traffic congestion, laments the mass movement of people.

Covid-19 (May 29) - New record high: 9,020 cases, 98 dead

Covid-19 (May 29) - New record high: 9,020 cases, 98 dead

New cases continue to increase rapidly over the past week.

Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK Covid-19 variant

Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK Covid-19 variant

Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long says the new variant is much more infectious.

US probes two M'sian glove makers over forced labour allegations - report

US probes two M'sian glove makers over forced labour allegations - report

The companies are Hartalega Holdings and a unit of Supermax Corp.

Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada

Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada

The children were students at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia that closed in 1978.
S’gor MB to meet Khairy over CITF vs Selangkah ‘misunderstanding’

S’gor MB to meet Khairy over CITF vs Selangkah ‘misunderstanding’

The vaccine task force had blamed the state government initiative for AstraZeneca booking problems.

Cops confirm minister stopped at road block, Khairuddin to sue over 'gossip'

Cops confirm minister stopped at road block, Khairuddin to sue over 'gossip'

UPDATED 5.46PM | Terengganu police chief does not state what offence had been committed by Khairuddin.

More issues surface with MySejahtera vaccine appointments

More issues surface with MySejahtera vaccine appointments

UPDATED 4.36PM | Some even encounter weird experiences, including having their appointment set far from home.

Govt tells public not to panic buy ahead of 'total lockdown'

Govt tells public not to panic buy ahead of 'total lockdown'

Alexander Nanta Linggi says authorities will ensure a sufficient supply of goods throughout the lockdown.

Prasarana still trying to identify 83 victims, wants them to come forward

Prasarana still trying to identify 83 victims, wants them to come forward

This is to facilitate the RM1,000 goodwill payment and to bear medical costs.

Nube leaders lodge counter-police reports against minister

Nube leaders lodge counter-police reports against minister

The bank workers' union says the minister is attempting to intimidate labour rights leaders.

MP SPEAKS | Urgent need to formulate new RM45b aid package

MP SPEAKS | Urgent need to formulate new RM45b aid package

This new financial aid package should last until the end of the year when NIP is supposed to be completed.
ADUN SPEAKS | Independent authority needed to investigate custodial deaths

ADUN SPEAKS | Independent authority needed to investigate custodial deaths

Asking the government of the day is just as good as asking the Home Ministry or the police to investigate themselves.

LETTER | What the Independent Pandemic Panel is about

LETTER | What the Independent Pandemic Panel is about

Malaysia should support the efforts to curb vaccine inequality on the international stage.

Harapan proposes relief measures during 'total lockdown'

Harapan proposes relief measures during 'total lockdown'

They include an automatic loan moratorium and a rebate of electricity bills.

Europe logs more clotting cases after AstraZeneca shot, death rate lower

Europe logs more clotting cases after AstraZeneca shot, death rate lower

Better awareness may have led to early diagnosis and treatment, making the clots more survivable.

US movie theatres remove mask mandate for vaccinated people

US movie theatres remove mask mandate for vaccinated people

Other social-distancing measures and cleaning protocols will remain in place.
Search for Covid-19 origin 'poisoned by politics', says WHO expert

Search for Covid-19 origin 'poisoned by politics', says WHO expert

This is after the US says it is pursuing its theory that the disease may have been the result of a lab accident.

Vaccines: Putrajaya told to abandon 'monopoly' approach

Vaccines: Putrajaya told to abandon 'monopoly' approach

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang urges the government to rope in public and private clinics in the vaccination effort.

Asean nations including M'sia want to exclude UN arms embargo against Myanmar

Asean nations including M'sia want to exclude UN arms embargo against Myanmar

The countries say the general assembly draft resolution in its current form will not gain unanimous support.

YOURSAY | Apart from Tajuddin, sack all incompetent ministers too

YOURSAY | Apart from Tajuddin, sack all incompetent ministers too

‘Umno ministers who have similarly underperformed must be removed as well.’
COMMENT | Total lockdown - survive to restart

COMMENT | Total lockdown - survive to restart

Much needs to be done for the total lockdown to be a success.

NGO demands inquest on Surendran’s custodial death

NGO demands inquest on Surendran’s custodial death

UPDATED 2.30PM | The cause of death is septic shock leading to multiple organ failure, but his mother says he had no health issues.

Group calls for independent probe on Education Ministry's alleged negligence

Group calls for independent probe on Education Ministry's alleged negligence

This is after the ministry failed to file its defence in a lawsuit, 155 days and counting.

EU clears Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents

EU clears Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for adolescents

Clinical trials so far show 100 percent protection against the disease.

Sarawak not imposing Putrajaya's 'total lockdown'

Sarawak not imposing Putrajaya's 'total lockdown'

The state had previously also snubbed Putrajaya's MCO 3.0 and remained under the more lenient CMCO.
Businesses plead for help ahead of 'full lockdown'

Businesses plead for help ahead of 'full lockdown'

They say many have run out of funds.
Sabah election ‘seeded’ third Covid wave, study confirms

Sabah election ‘seeded’ third Covid wave, study confirms

In the three months before Sabah polls, Malaysia reported only around 16 confirmed cases per day.