Archive - 6 June 2021

LETTER | Public sanitisation: MMA fully agrees with Dr Adeeba

LETTER | Public sanitisation: MMA fully agrees with Dr Adeeba

The WHO highly appreciates her contributions. Shouldn't her home country do the same?
Cops list 10 permission letters accepted during lockdown

Cops list 10 permission letters accepted during lockdown

IGP says the letters can be used at roadblocks for movements between a worker's home and workplace.

MCA leader zooms in on businessperson's DAP status after criticism

MCA leader zooms in on businessperson's DAP status after criticism

'Why is Danny Ng hiding his political background?' asks Cally Ting.
Hawker alleges police extortion over Covid-19 SOP

Hawker alleges police extortion over Covid-19 SOP

He claims that police officers also poured out his stew on grounds that they had to 'check for drugs'.
Failing to update health status on MySejahtera could land you a fine

Failing to update health status on MySejahtera could land you a fine

Cops say this is for the manufacturing sector.

12,000 students receive devices, internet access from Yayasan Petronas

12,000 students receive devices, internet access from Yayasan Petronas

RM30 million worth of digital devices are being supplied to 81 schools in 69 districts, it says.
Covid-19: More than 70,000 teachers vaccinated - Radzi

Covid-19: More than 70,000 teachers vaccinated - Radzi

The Education Ministry will strive to increase the number, says the minister.
UK bringing deaths to zero shows importance of vaccination - Adham

UK bringing deaths to zero shows importance of vaccination - Adham

'Hence, it is important for us to provide vaccines to as many people as possible,' says the health minister.
EC: Sarawak state election postponed

EC: Sarawak state election postponed

This is in view of the Proclamation of Emergency issued by the Agong on Jan 11, says EC secretary.
Mobile vaccination programme in Lenggong well-received by public

Mobile vaccination programme in Lenggong well-received by public

The vaccine administration process to recipients from rural areas was running smoothly.
LETTER | Should we vaccinate our children against Covid-19?

LETTER | Should we vaccinate our children against Covid-19?

It is imperative that we push for those at the highest risk to be vaccinated before we vaccinate children.

MPs pan 'addiction' reasoning for allowing cigarette sales during lockdown

MPs pan 'addiction' reasoning for allowing cigarette sales during lockdown

They say going by that logic, it has been medically proven that there is also alcohol addiction.

Harapan: Malaysia deserves a reasonable explanation from China

Harapan: Malaysia deserves a reasonable explanation from China

The opposition coalition calls for bipartisan action over a diplomatic incident involving China military aircraft.

Guan Eng worried 'hybrid' Parliament may handicap MPs' role

Guan Eng worried 'hybrid' Parliament may handicap MPs' role

Bagan MP says the PN govt should not dilute or derogate the powers of Parliament to function fully.

Student laptop deliveries stagnant, PKR MP gives minister 'fail' mark

Student laptop deliveries stagnant, PKR MP gives minister 'fail' mark

After saying more than 13k delivered in April, Radzi Jidin revises the figure to less than 13k today.

No IGP directive to report anti-vaxxers via portal - Bukit Aman

No IGP directive to report anti-vaxxers via portal - Bukit Aman

The portal is the police's pilot service project for people to make online police reports on non-criminal cases.

UTM defends cancellation of Ramli Ibrahim's talk

UTM defends cancellation of Ramli Ibrahim's talk

The university offers no further explanation as to why it was unsuitable.

Anwar and Loke tell Harapan to get to work, not squabble over logo

Anwar and Loke tell Harapan to get to work, not squabble over logo

'Don't let small matters escalate,' says the PKR president.

Covid-19 (June 6): 6,241 new cases, third day in decline

Covid-19 (June 6): 6,241 new cases, third day in decline

Almost 2,600 cases reported in the Klang Valley.

We should be open-minded about political cooperation - Anwar

We should be open-minded about political cooperation - Anwar

The opposition can work with anyone as long as the alliance does not compromise good governance.

Virtual congress barred as 'non-essential social activities not allowed', PKR told

Virtual congress barred as 'non-essential social activities not allowed', PKR told

NSC director-general says the decision to postpone the congress made after getting the ROS' views on the matter.
COMMENT | Silencing dissidents with Emergency Ordinance

COMMENT | Silencing dissidents with Emergency Ordinance

I doubt the people would be cowed to fall in line. People will keep questioning the government as they are no longer afraid.
Cops probe claim Kedah MB breached SOP with test drive, aide says just looking

Cops probe claim Kedah MB breached SOP with test drive, aide says just looking

Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's political secretary denies that he went for a test drive and had passengers in the car.

S'wak assembly's term extended during emergency - speaker

S'wak assembly's term extended during emergency - speaker

The state legislative assembly will continue to operate until Aug 1.

Education minister: About 13,000 laptops, tablets given to students

Education minister: About 13,000 laptops, tablets given to students

UPDATED 1.55pm | The balance is expected to be distributed latest by September, says Radzi.

SPM postponed to March, online classes to continue after school holidays

SPM postponed to March, online classes to continue after school holidays

UPDATED 6.59PM | School holidays will end on June 13.

Hisham quarantined after close contact ahead of meeting with 'big brother' Wang

Hisham quarantined after close contact ahead of meeting with 'big brother' Wang

His deputy Kamarudin Jaffar will replace him at the Special Asean-China Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating

Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating

Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced on Wednesday that he had succeeded in forming a governing coalition.
Australia's Covid-19 hotspot reports two new local cases

Australia's Covid-19 hotspot reports two new local cases

This raises questions over how long a hard lockdown due to end on June 10 should continue in the state's capital.
Police: Public still clueless about movement restrictions in fight against Covid-19

Police: Public still clueless about movement restrictions in fight against Covid-19

There were those in Putrajaya who tried to evade roadblocks by damaging road barricades and blinkers.
LETTER | Why is my 83-year-old mother still waiting for her vaccine?

LETTER | Why is my 83-year-old mother still waiting for her vaccine?

She has not been given any appointment despite being registered under MySejahtera since Feb 28.

COMMENT | Yet another 'spill', and officialdom must take the blame

COMMENT | Yet another 'spill', and officialdom must take the blame

The alcoholic beverages saga again shows the incompetence of the powers that be.

Douglas Lim - from teenage singer-songwriter to cutting edge king of parody

Douglas Lim - from teenage singer-songwriter to cutting edge king of parody

MALAYSIANSKINI | Comedian says we can’t be too controlling over what we laugh at as humour will always have a victim.

Three US senators arrive in Taiwan, to meet president

Three US senators arrive in Taiwan, to meet president

The move will likely anger China.

APEC ministers pledge to expedite transit of Covid-19 vaccines, related goods

APEC ministers pledge to expedite transit of Covid-19 vaccines, related goods

They also pledged to back vaccine IP waivers.

COMMENT | Let’s be very generous during such tough times

COMMENT | Let’s be very generous during such tough times

Our generosity could mean a matter of life or death in some cases.

Former national athlete lodges report over lewd video

Former national athlete lodges report over lewd video

Cindy Ong believes the incident is connected to her recent expose about sexual harassment by a former coach.

LETTER | Anti-PSR NGOs must stop threatening jobs in Penang

LETTER | Anti-PSR NGOs must stop threatening jobs in Penang

When many Penangites are struggling to make a living, these NGOs are adding salt to the wound.

MP SPEAKS | Deaths in custody - can they be stopped without the IPCMC?

MP SPEAKS | Deaths in custody - can they be stopped without the IPCMC?

Getting a confession from a suspect is normally the beginning of a tragic chain of events.

YOURSAY | Given the run around just to get a shot

YOURSAY | Given the run around just to get a shot

‘We cannot afford any more blunders... This is our last stop!’
S'gor's vaccination programme at elderly and PwD care homes begins Tuesday

S'gor's vaccination programme at elderly and PwD care homes begins Tuesday

This will also include unlicensed private care centres.