Archive - 30 May 2021

HUSM's pilot drive-through vaccination system a success

HUSM's pilot drive-through vaccination system a success

Its director says they have administered the first dose to 131 individuals so far.
LETTER | Use 14-day lockdown to mass test, speed up vaccination

LETTER | Use 14-day lockdown to mass test, speed up vaccination

Resources also need to be urgently beefed up in all public healthcare facilities.
Israeli plane entry: Where are the voices of Umno, PAS ministers, asks Shazni

Israeli plane entry: Where are the voices of Umno, PAS ministers, asks Shazni

Harapan Youth chief says the govt's policies should be to view Israel as an imperial power that must be opposed.

Guan Eng: Why has PN govt gone silent on cabotage policy review?

Guan Eng: Why has PN govt gone silent on cabotage policy review?

He notes that the government had on April 14 instructed six ministries to study the impact of cabotage policy.

Prof pours cold water over public sanitisation plans, cites CDC guidelines

Prof pours cold water over public sanitisation plans, cites CDC guidelines

Adeeba Kamarulzaman says the guidances were updated on April 14, 2021.

'Total lockdown' SOP: What you need to know

'Total lockdown' SOP: What you need to know

The new SOPs mostly resemble that which were implemented during the first MCO.

Travel exemption scaled back - Miti letters revoked, no outstation spouse visits

Travel exemption scaled back - Miti letters revoked, no outstation spouse visits

Those who fall under essential services will also have to get a new permission letter from the relevant authorities.

Essential services list - what businesses can open during total lockdown

Essential services list - what businesses can open during total lockdown

Ismail Sabri says the goal is to reduce the movement of people in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19.

LETTER | Meeting between MOH top officials and tobacco industry raises concern

LETTER | Meeting between MOH top officials and tobacco industry raises concern

The government is urged to not forget about the dangers caused by all tobacco products.
Parliament speaker slams selective critics of emergency

Parliament speaker slams selective critics of emergency

Art Harun says critics seem to be choosing when to apply their principles.

Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria passes away

Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria passes away

No further details were given on the cause of Harussani’s death.
Govt to set up drive-through systems in addition to vaccination centres - KJ

Govt to set up drive-through systems in addition to vaccination centres - KJ

About 2,500 private general practitioners have also registered to provide Covid-19 vaccination.

Minister: Anti-vaxxers face action under Sedition Act, CMA

Minister: Anti-vaxxers face action under Sedition Act, CMA

'We don't need any new laws and instead, action can be taken under existing legislations,' says Takiyuddin.
After conflicting statements, KJ to discuss migrant issue with Hamzah

After conflicting statements, KJ to discuss migrant issue with Hamzah

'I will be discussing with the home minister what should be the priority for the government right now.'
Govt decides against allowing public to choose vaccine

Govt decides against allowing public to choose vaccine

Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says letting people choose risks slowing down the rate of vaccination.

Covid-19 (May 30) - 6,999 new cases, 79 deaths

Covid-19 (May 30) - 6,999 new cases, 79 deaths

Selangor once again has the highest tally with 2,477 new cases.

Don't dismiss public sanitisation exercise to reduce Covid-19 infections - Zuraida

Don't dismiss public sanitisation exercise to reduce Covid-19 infections - Zuraida

This is after an infectious disease expert said the disinfection measures are a waste of limited resources.

Tourism sector in dire need of govt's tax relief, financial aid

Tourism sector in dire need of govt's tax relief, financial aid

Any form of tax relief would be welcomed, says Matta honorary sec-gen.
Takiyuddin: PAS staying out of police probe into Khairuddin

Takiyuddin: PAS staying out of police probe into Khairuddin

So far, the party has no further information on the case, says the sec-gen.

Annuar Musa: 360 private clinics in FT to be registered for Covid-19 vaccination

Annuar Musa: 360 private clinics in FT to be registered for Covid-19 vaccination

Out of the number, 273 clinics have already received their letters of award.

MP SPEAKS | Why no Malaysian research on Sabah poll's effect on Covid-19?

MP SPEAKS | Why no Malaysian research on Sabah poll's effect on Covid-19?

It is widely believed by Malaysians to be the cause of the dire situation currently.

Tell us when we'll get to 150,000 vaccinations per day - Yeo to Khairy

Tell us when we'll get to 150,000 vaccinations per day - Yeo to Khairy

UPDATED 5.22pm | Former minister wants deadlines, better registration and private administering of vaccines.

Education Ministry must come up with post-lockdown schooling plans - opposition

Education Ministry must come up with post-lockdown schooling plans - opposition

The government cannot keep making last-minute announcements.

King, queen convey Kaamatan greetings

King, queen convey Kaamatan greetings

They urge those celebrating the harvest festival to do so with the new norms in mind.

Dayak community forgoing 'ngabang' tradition for a good cause

Dayak community forgoing 'ngabang' tradition for a good cause

The community has to skip such gatherings, a sacrifice everyone has to make in the fight against Covid-19.
MP SPEAKS | Govt must spend more to win Covid-19 war

MP SPEAKS | Govt must spend more to win Covid-19 war

Austerity at this moment will cost lives.

Give migrants amnesty, not prison, PSM tells Hamzah

Give migrants amnesty, not prison, PSM tells Hamzah

'The home minister’s priorities should be on decongesting the prisons, not cramping even more people in them.'
Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Without enough testing staff, it is widely believed that case numbers are much more numerous than reported.

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Jasmine King wants to empower adults against body and sexual shame

Jasmine King wants to empower adults against body and sexual shame

MALAYSIANSKINI | If we keep brushing aside discussions on sex, we will never be comfortable with it, she says.

LETTER | This year's Gawai celebration must follow SOP

LETTER | This year's Gawai celebration must follow SOP

Covid-19 positive cases in Sarawak are on the rise and worrying, so we must abide by the government's directive.
PKR distances self from video on Agong, Muda says it's due to Covid-19 anger

PKR distances self from video on Agong, Muda says it's due to Covid-19 anger

UPDATED 5.12PM | The party has issued a stern warning to member Iswardy Morni, says Fahmi Fadzil.

YOURSAY | Covid disarray: Umno can’t have its cake and eat it too

YOURSAY | Covid disarray: Umno can’t have its cake and eat it too

‘Umno is equally to be blamed for the government’s failure.’
Zuraida upset by court decision depriving child of citizenship

Zuraida upset by court decision depriving child of citizenship

She will raise the case with the minister concerned or the cabinet in order to ensure that the child obtains citizenship.

Russia confirms second loan for Belarus, raises issue of detained citizen

Russia confirms second loan for Belarus, raises issue of detained citizen

Belarus is to receive the second tranche before the end of June, the RIA news agency reported.
Boris Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony - reports

Boris Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony - reports

Guests were invited at the last minute to the central London ceremony.
98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham

98 Covid-19 deaths a dark moment for Malaysia - Noor Hisham

Doctors forced to make the difficult choice of prioritising ICU beds for patients with a higher potential to recover.
LETTER | Malaysia’s Overshoot Day a grim reminder

LETTER | Malaysia’s Overshoot Day a grim reminder

We cannot have a healthy population if our planet is sick.
Custodial deaths serious issue, will be investigated - EAIC

Custodial deaths serious issue, will be investigated - EAIC

A comprehensive and detailed study regarding issues associated with reported custodial deaths will be conducted, it says.
COMMENT | How to save independent local media

COMMENT | How to save independent local media

Current global media trends are worrying, but there are grounds for optimism.