Archive - 2 June 2021

No vax centres even in PM’s constituency, lament Johor opposition reps

No vax centres even in PM’s constituency, lament Johor opposition reps

Three opposition legislators want 100 vaccination centres in the state.

MCO: Furniture factory ordered to close for falsifying info - minister

MCO: Furniture factory ordered to close for falsifying info - minister

Factory operating during lockdown using permit for household items.

Malaysia Covid-19 death toll may reach 26k by Sept - study

Malaysia Covid-19 death toll may reach 26k by Sept - study

The projection accounts for deaths not directly caused by the disease, such as deferred healthcare and increased mental health disorders.

Umno Youth to govt: Here are laws that give you power over banks

Umno Youth to govt: Here are laws that give you power over banks

This after minister said cannot legally compel banks to allow blanket loan moratorium.

Star suspends coordinator amid assault, sexual misconduct allegations

Star suspends coordinator amid assault, sexual misconduct allegations

Party will decide whether to suspend or sack individual, says Guan Dee.

After privacy intrusion claims, USM VC denounces hostel's 'move out' remarks

After privacy intrusion claims, USM VC denounces hostel's 'move out' remarks

A hostel said dissatisfied students could leave after complaining about privacy invasion.

LETTER | Beting Patinggi Ali incident - Plaaf testing the waters?

LETTER | Beting Patinggi Ali incident - Plaaf testing the waters?

The presence of such military assets in the area is indeed a new development that is worth noting.
Housewife, tutor first to be charged under emergency ordinance for fake news

Housewife, tutor first to be charged under emergency ordinance for fake news

'Fake news' was shared and posted via Whatsapp and Facebook.

Lockdown: Some non-essential firms slipping through Miti's vetting

Lockdown: Some non-essential firms slipping through Miti's vetting

Photography studio among others which say they received approval to operate during lockdown.

Ismail Sabri's 'front door' remark sets tongues wagging

Ismail Sabri's 'front door' remark sets tongues wagging

Some take the opportunity to make references to a 'backdoor'.

No reminders, transport woes among reasons for missed vaccination in Perak

No reminders, transport woes among reasons for missed vaccination in Perak

Perak MB says the state government is trying to find the best solution so that the issue would not arise again.
T'ganu allocates RM6.4m for Berkat 3.0 programme

T'ganu allocates RM6.4m for Berkat 3.0 programme

MB says through targeted assistance, each state constituency would be allocated RM200,000.

LETTER | Postpone planned crackdown on undocumented migrants

LETTER | Postpone planned crackdown on undocumented migrants

Why pick a time during a lockdown to embark on such an exercise?
LETTER | Nurul Izzah right about cancelling PSR project

LETTER | Nurul Izzah right about cancelling PSR project

Her stance has validated years of struggle by civil society organisations.

Small-time hawkers in local authority areas do not need CIMS approval

Small-time hawkers in local authority areas do not need CIMS approval

Housing and Local Government Ministry says these roadside hawkers only need to show the hawker permit.
Jakarta start-up provides cleaning products without the plastics

Jakarta start-up provides cleaning products without the plastics

Indonesians do their part in country that is second-largest ocean plastic polluter in the world.

Int'l NGOs express concern over 'legal threats' against Sarawak villagers

Int'l NGOs express concern over 'legal threats' against Sarawak villagers

Subsidiaries of logging giant say they can take legal action against local communities.

Britain seeks extra AstraZeneca shots to combat 'beta' Covid-19 variant

Britain seeks extra AstraZeneca shots to combat 'beta' Covid-19 variant

The country is also funding studies of the updated vaccine.

LETTER | Have clear, coordinated strategy to curb pandemic

LETTER | Have clear, coordinated strategy to curb pandemic

The government declared an emergency on Jan 12 yet daily cases continue to hit record highs.

Mall association denies profiting from on-site vaccination programme

Mall association denies profiting from on-site vaccination programme

PPK explains cost is RM100-RM150 per pax but malls only charging RM50.

LETTER | EAIC not competent to investigate ex-IGP's allegations

LETTER | EAIC not competent to investigate ex-IGP's allegations

What is the agency's track record as an investigative body?

Najib: IRB weaponised to damage my reputation, political career

Najib: IRB weaponised to damage my reputation, political career

Ex-PM cites this in affidavit in support of application to strike out bankruptcy notice against him.

Kelantan allocates RM2.7m to those affected by total lockdown

Kelantan allocates RM2.7m to those affected by total lockdown

Amount is for 45 state assembly service centres to get RM60,000 each, says Ahmad Yakob.

Negeri Sembilan to allocate additional RM10m to assist people

Negeri Sembilan to allocate additional RM10m to assist people

It will cover food aid and other assistance for those impacted by lockdown.

LETTER | Allow patients, healthcare staff to pass through roadblocks

LETTER | Allow patients, healthcare staff to pass through roadblocks

It is perilous to impose unjustified restrictions on patients making regular trips to the hospital.

F&B sector roasts Miti over CIMS 3.0 debacle

F&B sector roasts Miti over CIMS 3.0 debacle

Operators say online approval process is cumbersome compounded by website inability to handle high traffic.

Rights group calls for sedition charge against Iswardy to be dropped

Rights group calls for sedition charge against Iswardy to be dropped

PKR man's case is first known to be charged under Sedition Act this year, says 'Article 19' group.

Vaccinate cleaners, guards and gardeners along with teachers - group

Vaccinate cleaners, guards and gardeners along with teachers - group

Govt is urged to view their sacrifices in the struggle to help the country recover from Covid-19.

PM told to reallocate RM1b slush fund for Covid-19 battle

PM told to reallocate RM1b slush fund for Covid-19 battle

Fahmi Fadzil says under Budget 2021, Prime Minister's Department allocated RM1b for 'special projects'.

Perak MB, 10 exco members to donate 3 months' salary to Covid-19 fund

Perak MB, 10 exco members to donate 3 months' salary to Covid-19 fund

Apart from that, a Perak Sejahtera Economic Stimulus Package 2021 worth RM19.5 million has also been approved.
Hearing for Taman Rimba Kiara appeal rescheduled to Sept 1

Hearing for Taman Rimba Kiara appeal rescheduled to Sept 1

This is due to the latest MCO, says the lawyer who acts for DBKL.

COMMENT | Answers needed on sudden changes in policies, procedures

COMMENT | Answers needed on sudden changes in policies, procedures

Was the thought process utilised when the policies were initially drawn up?

Freight forwarders need vaccines, warn of port jams

Freight forwarders need vaccines, warn of port jams

'If something happens at a port, the economy will be affected. Our job is to ship containers in and out of ports.'
'Bomoh' backs out after Covid-19 treatment ad goes viral

'Bomoh' backs out after Covid-19 treatment ad goes viral

Traditional healer says he cancelled the service as it contradicts modern medicine, puts them at risk of infection.

Covid-19 (June 2): 7,703 new cases, deaths reach record high of 126

Covid-19 (June 2): 7,703 new cases, deaths reach record high of 126

The cumulative Covid-19 death toll for the country has hit 2,993.

COMMENT | No to 'Covid-19 vaccine apartheid'

COMMENT | No to 'Covid-19 vaccine apartheid'

If we allow richer states to acquire the vaccine on their own, what about the poorer ones?

COMMENT | Going about establishing a national unity govt

COMMENT | Going about establishing a national unity govt

Stakeholders should put forward their views on the most practicable and least contentious method.

NGOs: Domestic workers disappointed Socso didn't meet Saravanan's promise

NGOs: Domestic workers disappointed Socso didn't meet Saravanan's promise

PSWS claims domestic workers who tried to register with Socso offices have been turned away by uninformed staff.

Polytechnic, community college overlooked in Covid-19 battle - Harapan

Polytechnic, community college overlooked in Covid-19 battle - Harapan

It calls on the government to prioritise them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

MP SPEAKS | Make it easier for GPs to help vaccination programme

MP SPEAKS | Make it easier for GPs to help vaccination programme

Simplify recruitment process of private GPs into NIP, set up more small to medium-scale vaccination centres.

PAS' Khairuddin claims certain Umno leaders targeting him

PAS' Khairuddin claims certain Umno leaders targeting him

This won’t stop me from continuing to strengthen Muafakat Nasional, says the minister.

UN General Assembly invites C4 to present statement on June 4

UN General Assembly invites C4 to present statement on June 4

Advocacy group's executive director will give a speech for a UN special session on corruption.

COMMENT | Postcards, nostalgia and the reimagining of M'sia

COMMENT | Postcards, nostalgia and the reimagining of M'sia

Postcards have become historical documents, mailing one means being part of the circulation of ideas.

ADUN SPEAKS | Find legal ability for blanket moratorium

ADUN SPEAKS | Find legal ability for blanket moratorium

The government had neither the moral basis nor the ‘legal ability’ to suspend Parliament, but they found a way.

COMMENT | Do more to protect women, children from abuse during lockdown

COMMENT | Do more to protect women, children from abuse during lockdown

Treat support services for abused women, children as essential service and invest in such relevant agencies.

LETTER | How to take care of mental health during this pandemic

LETTER | How to take care of mental health during this pandemic

Always be motivated and do things that make you feel good and calm.

Digital Building Ecosystem (9/13): IoT for Better Automation and Security

Digital Building Ecosystem (9/13): IoT for Better Automation and Security

This is the power of cloud computing and the power of connectivity in an ecosystem.
Philippine court dismisses libel case against journalist Ressa

Philippine court dismisses libel case against journalist Ressa

Rappler chief Ressa has earlier said the charges against her were ludicrous.
China's Xi calls for greater global media reach

China's Xi calls for greater global media reach

China needed to develop an 'international voice' to match its national strength and global status, says Xi.
5 M'sians among 18 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore on June 1

5 M'sians among 18 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore on June 1

Three of them are linked to three different clusters while two are categorised as unlinked cases at the moment.
Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases

In Israel, 275 cases of myocarditis were reported out of over five million people vaccinated between December 2020 and May 2021.

MySejahtera adds new feature for pregnant, lactating mums

MySejahtera adds new feature for pregnant, lactating mums

This will enable them to receive the recommended Covid-19 vaccines.

2021-06-02

2021-06-02

Socso launches reality show 'Luar Biasa'

Socso launches reality show 'Luar Biasa'

The show features the success stories and experiences of 'Return To Work' participants.

MP SPEAKS | How will govt speed up NIP to achieve herd immunity?

MP SPEAKS | How will govt speed up NIP to achieve herd immunity?

Both Muhyiddin Yassin and Khairy Jamaluddin have been avoiding my question on this matter.

Chinese Embassy: Flights were routine training, no country targeted

Chinese Embassy: Flights were routine training, no country targeted

'According to relevant international law, Chinese military aircraft enjoy the freedom of overflight in the relevant airspace.'
Yusoff Rawther, 2 Anwar-linked personalities in mediation over lawsuits

Yusoff Rawther, 2 Anwar-linked personalities in mediation over lawsuits

The former research officer is in talks with Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak and Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah.
Teacher Akmal shares workaround for remote teaching with ViewSonic

Teacher Akmal shares workaround for remote teaching with ViewSonic

Akmal, along with other teachers nationwide, is learning to cope with The New Normal, looking for innovative solutions to teach their students virtually, without compromising the quality of education.
Banks clarify that loan moratorium will include B40

Banks clarify that loan moratorium will include B40

UPDATED 12.17PM | Bank Negara adds that reduction of repayment applies to all affected borrowers.

Pemerkasa Plus: What about M40 group, Najib asks govt

Pemerkasa Plus: What about M40 group, Najib asks govt

Najib takes a dig at PN for neglecting the M40 group in the latest economic aid.

YOURSAY | Speed is of the essence, rakyat’s lives matter

YOURSAY | Speed is of the essence, rakyat’s lives matter

‘Why make vaccination so difficult? Why make it so inaccessible?’
'Minister wrong in saying govt can't force banks to provide loan moratorium'

'Minister wrong in saying govt can't force banks to provide loan moratorium'

The govt merely has to enact an emergency ordinance for the power to do so, says lawyer Haniff Khatri.

LETTER | Unfair arrest of undocumented migrants in fight against pandemic

LETTER | Unfair arrest of undocumented migrants in fight against pandemic

The government should set aside legality issues during this dire state of lockdown.

WHO re-checks research on when coronavirus first surfaced in Italy

WHO re-checks research on when coronavirus first surfaced in Italy

This comes amid growing international pressure to learn more about the origins of the pandemic that has killed more than three million people.

COMMENT |  China's one-way diplomacy - 'our way or no way'

COMMENT | China's one-way diplomacy - 'our way or no way'

A mature sovereign state does not automatically cast others into outer darkness if they disagree with it.

WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose listed

WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose listed

The vaccine is approved for emergency use listing, thereby signalling its safety and efficacy.

COMMENT | How to deal with arrogant Covid-19 rule-breakers

COMMENT | How to deal with arrogant Covid-19 rule-breakers

Perhaps we should put them to work among Covid-19 positive patients at quarantine centres.

China's 'intrusion'

China's 'intrusion'

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Only lawyers of clients facing new charges, remand can appear in court - minister

Only lawyers of clients facing new charges, remand can appear in court - minister

Lawyers representing clients for criminal applications are also allowed.

Emergency proclamation: 21 investigation papers opened, 10 held

Emergency proclamation: 21 investigation papers opened, 10 held

Probes are being carried out by the police's Classified Criminal Investigation Unit among others, says IGP.