Archive - 1 June 2021

Wisma Putra to summon China ambassador over aircraft intrusion

Wisma Putra to summon China ambassador over aircraft intrusion

Foreign minister says he will 'relay Malaysia’s serious concern' over the matter to his counterpart in China.

Following MMA's criticism, health GLC says it did engage GPs on vaccine programme

Following MMA's criticism, health GLC says it did engage GPs on vaccine programme

Association earlier lambasted KJ for 'showing no interest' in engaging with private GPs over NIP.

MP SPEAKS | Aid package fails to assist people affected by Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | Aid package fails to assist people affected by Covid-19

Pemerkasa Plus seems to only offer 'one-off' aid that will not benefit all.

'Vaccines can be supplied concurrently to private sectors, states in next phases'

'Vaccines can be supplied concurrently to private sectors, states in next phases'

This involves vaccines by Pharmaniaga LifeScience, will help speed up achieving herd immunity, says Adham.

AirAsia X gets shareholder go-ahead for restructuring plan

AirAsia X gets shareholder go-ahead for restructuring plan

This includes a rights issue and a share subscription for new investors to raise RM500m.

Blood supply at Kota Bharu hospital running very low

Blood supply at Kota Bharu hospital running very low

Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital II calls for blood donation as its supply can only last for three more days.

Deputy IGP position to be filled within two weeks - Hamzah

Deputy IGP position to be filled within two weeks - Hamzah

Home minister says shortlisted names will be submitted to the Police Force Commission.

PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

Iswardy Morni has been charged with the offence under the Sedition Act.

1,080,568 individuals complete both Covid-19 vaccine doses: Adham

1,080,568 individuals complete both Covid-19 vaccine doses: Adham

S'gor has highest number of recipients who have completed both doses with 141,622.

Zahid's visa system corruption trial postponed to June 15

Zahid's visa system corruption trial postponed to June 15

This is due to the two-week total lockdown which started today.

Najib's appeal against High Court refusal to disqualify Sri Ram set for Sept 8

Najib's appeal against High Court refusal to disqualify Sri Ram set for Sept 8

Court of Appeal also orders both parties to file submissions on Aug 24.

After RM1.8m suit, Prasarana assures injured LRT passenger all med bills covered

After RM1.8m suit, Prasarana assures injured LRT passenger all med bills covered

GLC says it will bear both medical expenses and follow-up treatments.
Air Force intercepts China military aircraft near Luconia Shoals

Air Force intercepts China military aircraft near Luconia Shoals

UPDATED 10.29PM | 'This incident is a very serious threat to our national sovereignty.'

Total lockdown: Children 12 and under barred from public areas

Total lockdown: Children 12 and under barred from public areas

Exception only for seeking treatment, education, exercise and emergencies.

MP SPEAKS | Azhar's warped views on separation of powers

MP SPEAKS | Azhar's warped views on separation of powers

What prompts him to defend the Perikatan Nasional government?

Why can't youths use eBelia credits to pay bills, activist asks

Why can't youths use eBelia credits to pay bills, activist asks

It would be better if young people can use the RM150 to ease their burdens or their family's.

Alcoholic beverage factories ordered to shut, again

Alcoholic beverage factories ordered to shut, again

Ismail Sabri says the approval to open is limited for basic necessities.

Zairil to Nurul Izzah: Covid-19 necessitates Penang reclamation project

Zairil to Nurul Izzah: Covid-19 necessitates Penang reclamation project

Penang exco gets personal with MP by pointing out that she is not a long-term resident of the state.

Immigration moves 517 Rohingya to depots

Immigration moves 517 Rohingya to depots

DG says they were previously at Wawasan Negara camp, transfer is to save cost and logistics.

RM12m allocated for Orang Asli food baskets - Jakoa

RM12m allocated for Orang Asli food baskets - Jakoa

The indigenous community had suffered from food shortages during the first MCO.

LETTER | Exercise compassion towards undocumented migrants

LETTER | Exercise compassion towards undocumented migrants

If they are arrested in large numbers, this could potentially lead to an increased risk of their exposure to Covid-19.
Companies have three days to get new Miti letters - police

Companies have three days to get new Miti letters - police

PJ police say after Thursday they will issue compounds to those still using old letters.

Blanket moratorium - Zafrul explains no legal ability to force banks

Blanket moratorium - Zafrul explains no legal ability to force banks

The measures announced under Pemerkasa Plus are what the banks had agreed to.

Judicial commissioner recuses self from SRC suit against Najib, 6 others: Report

Judicial commissioner recuses self from SRC suit against Najib, 6 others: Report

Liza Chan says she's withdrawing from the case as she is a friend of ex-PM.

Johor govt to unveil 3rd stimulus package next week

Johor govt to unveil 3rd stimulus package next week

Package for pandemic management and strengthening social safety.

MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get Covid-19 swab test

MRT passengers on May 27 advised to get Covid-19 swab test

The train was from Bukit Bintang to Kajang.

LETTER | Covid-19 - what exactly would a patent waiver solve?

LETTER | Covid-19 - what exactly would a patent waiver solve?

It may have little or no effect in increasing the supply of Covid-19 vaccines.

Zafrul: Putrajaya has enough to fund latest economic aid

Zafrul: Putrajaya has enough to fund latest economic aid

UPDATED 6.20PM | The govt stimulus package involves RM5b from a range of possible sources.

Bedridden grandma gets vaccine after family paid for ambulance

Bedridden grandma gets vaccine after family paid for ambulance

Her family had to pay RM200 for an ambulance to ferry her to the vaccination centre.

Beta variant from South Africa spreading fast - Health DG

Beta variant from South Africa spreading fast - Health DG

With 89 cases, it is by far the most dominant variant of concern in Malaysia.

Giant panda gives birth to third cub in Zoo Negara

Giant panda gives birth to third cub in Zoo Negara

The cub's gender has yet to be determined.

QR codes not ready, property managers told not to use Miti's Cims 3.0 yet

QR codes not ready, property managers told not to use Miti's Cims 3.0 yet

Miti is still preparing the documentation for this sector, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

LETTER | Let’s have political ceasefire, unity cabinet

LETTER | Let’s have political ceasefire, unity cabinet

There has to be one given that the country is at war.

Toyota, Honda temporarily halt production in Malaysia

Toyota, Honda temporarily halt production in Malaysia

This is due to the total lockdown imposed starting today until June 14.

Aid package timely but falls short for businesses, say manufacturers' group

Aid package timely but falls short for businesses, say manufacturers' group

Assistance for small and medium businesses, especially those that cannot open, is urgently needed.

LETTER | Stop animal testing now

LETTER | Stop animal testing now

The ugly side of the beauty industry.

Covid-19 (June 1): 7,105 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 10th consecutive day

Covid-19 (June 1): 7,105 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 10th consecutive day

Selangor recorded 2,068 infections today.

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One in five applicants get Miti approval, 62pct workforce reduction expected

One in five applicants get Miti approval, 62pct workforce reduction expected

Ministry says 95,142 of 517,144 applications received approval to operate during lockdown.

Entrepreneur Lim Kok Wing dies, aged 75

Entrepreneur Lim Kok Wing dies, aged 75

He was earlier reported to be receiving treatment after a fall in his house.

PKR MP questions party's move to 'abandon' royal critic

PKR MP questions party's move to 'abandon' royal critic

Hassan Abdul Karim notes that the member is being investigated under the Sedition Act, which the party opposes.

Johor Harapan wants KJ to send vaccine trucks down south too

Johor Harapan wants KJ to send vaccine trucks down south too

This is especially necessary for rural areas because it will help the elderly with mobility issues, it says.
'Come down from high horse': MMA president blasts KJ's silence

'Come down from high horse': MMA president blasts KJ's silence

Dr Subramaniam says his organisation has no reply from minister after 3 months.

McDonald’s Malaysia announces winners of Anugerah Guru Inspirasi 2021

McDonald’s Malaysia announces winners of Anugerah Guru Inspirasi 2021

Malaysians submitted heartwarming stories of extraordinary teachers that went beyond the call of duty to educate, motivate, and inspire

LETTER | Honouring Sinnappan - a gentle spirit living with integrity

LETTER | Honouring Sinnappan - a gentle spirit living with integrity

'Recording our appreciation of his tireless commitment to women's rights, gender equality'.

What about allowances, asks Mat Hasan while lauding salary donation

What about allowances, asks Mat Hasan while lauding salary donation

Umno deputy president delivers statement riddled with mixed compliments.
BookDoc employee: ‘RM100 per vaccine’ letter is ‘fake’

BookDoc employee: ‘RM100 per vaccine’ letter is ‘fake’

The NIP private partner is investigating who is behind the widely circulated letter.

China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu

China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu

The man is hospitalised after developing a fever and other symptoms.
Top Glove's US$1b HK listing delayed amid US ban imbroglio – sources

Top Glove's US$1b HK listing delayed amid US ban imbroglio – sources

The deal has stalled as the company awaits indications from US CBP on whether an imports ban would be lifted.
MCO 3.0: Detainees’ access to lawyers hindered, say legal practitioners

MCO 3.0: Detainees’ access to lawyers hindered, say legal practitioners

'Lawyers are frontliners and essential to helping people achieve justice through the legal system in this country.'
Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names

Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names

The UK, South Africa, Brazil and India variants have now been given the letters Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta.
Civil servants to contribute RM30m to national disaster relief fund

Civil servants to contribute RM30m to national disaster relief fund

The deductions will be in place for three months, says Zuki.

ADUN SPEAKS | IGP must address prevalent subjectivism in police force

ADUN SPEAKS | IGP must address prevalent subjectivism in police force

Improving the SOP and the institution of other measures are important, but they by themselves are not a sufficient deterrent.
Philippines extends Covid-19 curbs in capital, extends inbound travel ban

Philippines extends Covid-19 curbs in capital, extends inbound travel ban

Daily infection numbers have been on a downward trend since April but remain high.

Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft docks with China's space station module

Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft docks with China's space station module

UK-SPACE-EXPLORATION-CHINA-SPACESTATION:Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft docks with China's space station module
Southeast Asia's coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm

Southeast Asia's coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm

The number of daily new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has soared past India's on a per capita basis.
Sanitisation contravenes CDC and WHO guidelines - public health expert

Sanitisation contravenes CDC and WHO guidelines - public health expert

Lokman Hakim says sanitisation carried out now appears to directly contradict expert guidelines.

S'pore PM in court over defamation case against M'sian writer

S'pore PM in court over defamation case against M'sian writer

Lee filed a lawsuit against Rubaashini Shunmuganathan for her story on a Singapore news site in 2019.
Lawmakers can cross borders to visit constituencies, no 'events' permitted

Lawmakers can cross borders to visit constituencies, no 'events' permitted

Latest NSC SOP comes after politicians drew flak for attending house visits, wedding.

Azalina calls for a ceasefire among MPs amid Covid-19 pandemic

Azalina calls for a ceasefire among MPs amid Covid-19 pandemic

Wong Chen tells the govt: We, the MPs, are willing to help... tell us your terms.

Kelantan elected representatives help people get vaccinated

Kelantan elected representatives help people get vaccinated

'When the residents see that their leaders have been vaccinated, they will follow suit.'
Stricter congregational prayers SOPs at mosques, surau

Stricter congregational prayers SOPs at mosques, surau

Religious authorities move to limit the number of congregants.
'Time has come' for a pandemic treaty - WHO's Tedros

'Time has come' for a pandemic treaty - WHO's Tedros

Ministers from 194 countries are to meet to decide whether to launch negotiations on the treaty.
Wong Chen: 'Real democracy happens in parliamentary select committees'

Wong Chen: 'Real democracy happens in parliamentary select committees'

A key parliamentary reform would be to strengthen and fund these special select committees, he argues.

S'pore to start vaccinating 12-18 year-olds as PM outlines reopening plans

S'pore to start vaccinating 12-18 year-olds as PM outlines reopening plans

The city-state is among the first countries in the world to offer vaccines to teenagers.
Seven new directors for the police force from July 1

Seven new directors for the police force from July 1

These seven were appointed in PDRM's latest transfer exercise involving 61 senior officers.

COMMENT | There were 200,000 Neelofas? Really?

COMMENT | There were 200,000 Neelofas? Really?

Are the number of people slinking back for Raya being exaggerated?
YOURSAY | Beyond stupid - lockdown should have been imposed weeks earlier

YOURSAY | Beyond stupid - lockdown should have been imposed weeks earlier

‘This was a preventable mistake. What is done cannot be undone.’
'Respect the rakyat, tell us what you're doing': Wong Chen urges emergency panel

'Respect the rakyat, tell us what you're doing': Wong Chen urges emergency panel

Be more transparent in your functions, Subang MP tells the Independent Special Committee on Emergency 2021.

Azalina tells govt to let MPs help in Covid-19 fight by reopening Parliament

Azalina tells govt to let MPs help in Covid-19 fight by reopening Parliament

Rakyat's understanding of pandemic-related policies and their trust in the govt will increase, the deputy speaker adds.

Public cooperation will determine success of lockdown - NSC

Public cooperation will determine success of lockdown - NSC

A senior NSC official urges the people to do their part to fight Covid-19.

Vaccinating as many as possible the only way out of the pandemic - PM

Vaccinating as many as possible the only way out of the pandemic - PM

Muhyiddin Yassin notes that global vaccine equity is still a major issue.

Aid for total lockdown

Aid for total lockdown

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