Archive - 7 June 2021

Wanted: Individual who uploaded defamatory statement against police

Wanted: Individual who uploaded defamatory statement against police

This is over the issuing of compounds to eight individuals who were jogging in Taman TAR in Ampang.

Formula to solve sepak takraw crisis to be announced soon - Reezal

Formula to solve sepak takraw crisis to be announced soon - Reezal

It was especially important to reunite 11 members of the association who decided to leave the governing body, he says.
NGO lodges police report on Rubber Board's plan to lease lands

NGO lodges police report on Rubber Board's plan to lease lands

Sedar Malaysia says the report was made to safeguard the public interest.
Health experts condemn spraying disinfectants on immigration detainees

Health experts condemn spraying disinfectants on immigration detainees

However, the Immigration Department says the disinfectant is harmless and even its director-general was sprayed.

Boko Haram leader is dead, claims rival militant group

Boko Haram leader is dead, claims rival militant group

Abubakar Shekau dies after detonating an explosive device when he was pursued by ISWAP fighters.

Pakistani train smashes into derailed carriages, 33 killed

Pakistani train smashes into derailed carriages, 33 killed

The death toll is likely to rise as rescuers struggled to reach people trapped in several mangled compartments.

MP SPEAKS | Addressing alcohol ban and car workshop operation issues

MP SPEAKS | Addressing alcohol ban and car workshop operation issues

'Allegation that Ministry is keeping mum on these issues is baseless.'

Groups seek royal intervention to stop crackdown on migrants during pandemic

Groups seek royal intervention to stop crackdown on migrants during pandemic

They call for a full moratorium on arrest and detention by all agencies until the full vaccination process is over.

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad welcomes Government move to expedite vaccinations in essential industries

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad welcomes Government move to expedite vaccinations in essential industries

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), the leading dairy company in Malaysia hailed the Government’s move to fast-track and prioritise vaccination of workers - local and foreign - working in essential industries that are operating during Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.

Committee studying hybrid parliament sittings - Rais Yatim

Committee studying hybrid parliament sittings - Rais Yatim

Committee analysing how to avoid violating Covid-19 SOPs.

Work to repair Hutan Melintang communication tower completed - MCMC

Work to repair Hutan Melintang communication tower completed - MCMC

Local residents can now enjoy communication and internet coverage as usual, it says.
Kedah MB to give police statement over alleged SOP breach

Kedah MB to give police statement over alleged SOP breach

Muhammad Sanusi says he will give full cooperation and is prepared to face any possibility.

India reopens major cities as new Covid-19 infections hit 2-month low

India reopens major cities as new Covid-19 infections hit 2-month low

New infections of 100k in past 24 hours lowest in India since April 6.

After stores close non-essential sections, NSC now says all goods can be sold

After stores close non-essential sections, NSC now says all goods can be sold

Businesses have cordoned off parts of their stores for fear of being fined.

DAP offers free legal services to those probed for criticising PN govt

DAP offers free legal services to those probed for criticising PN govt

Guan Eng says those requiring legal assistance can contact state party leaders or elected reps.

Agong to meet with all political party leaders - Khairuddin

Agong to meet with all political party leaders - Khairuddin

UPDATED 6PM | However, the situation remains fluid.

Penang won't buy vaccines, convinced national supply sufficient

Penang won't buy vaccines, convinced national supply sufficient

Khairy previously confirmed company's vaccine offer was a scam.

LETTER | Farewell to Dr Anthony, who always went the extra mile

LETTER | Farewell to Dr Anthony, who always went the extra mile

The good doctor often made house calls and was known to waive fees for the needy.

Total lockdown: Don't jog in other people's neighbourhood to avoid getting fined

Total lockdown: Don't jog in other people's neighbourhood to avoid getting fined

UPDATED 5.05PM | Only jog within your neighbourhood from 7am to 8pm.

Covid-19 (June 7): 5,271 new cases, lowest since May 18

Covid-19 (June 7): 5,271 new cases, lowest since May 18

UPDATED 7.35PM | This was helped by Selangor where cases finally fell to under 2,000.

Bersih and co relaunch MakanKongsi to feed the poor during total lockdown

Bersih and co relaunch MakanKongsi to feed the poor during total lockdown

It aims to collect RM500,000 from now until the end of July in order to provide basic necessities to at least 30,000 individuals.
Ismail Sabri tells officers not to misinterpret SOPs during enforcement

Ismail Sabri tells officers not to misinterpret SOPs during enforcement

UPDATED 10PM | This after an incident where police fined 31 workers in Perak for allegedly not updating status.

MP SPEAKS | Confusing SOPs almost a week into 'total lockdown'

MP SPEAKS | Confusing SOPs almost a week into 'total lockdown'

'Over a year since first MCO, govt should know how to implement full lockdown.'

KJ promises vaccines this week amid #CucukMYPress campaign

KJ promises vaccines this week amid #CucukMYPress campaign

UPDATED 12.55PM | Journalists complain of prolonged delays to get vaccinated.

Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in Covid-19 cases

Malaysia's economic recovery affected by surge in Covid-19 cases

A key concern is how much manufacturing and exports will be adversely impacted by the capacity constraints.
156 immigrants nabbed in raid at Cyberjaya settlement

156 immigrants nabbed in raid at Cyberjaya settlement

UPDATED 1.40PM | Immigrants were from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and India.

'House visits to 4 infected villages' - Health official tells public to think about others

'House visits to 4 infected villages' - Health official tells public to think about others

Investigations into the Kampung Matang cluster showed some had travelled interstate and visited extended family members.

MP SPEAKS | Sexual Harassment Bill: Ball in AG and ministry’s court

MP SPEAKS | Sexual Harassment Bill: Ball in AG and ministry’s court

No more excuses. We shouldn't only act or react when it happens to one of us.

NGOs to assist with house-to-house Covid-19 vaccination

NGOs to assist with house-to-house Covid-19 vaccination

It will be focusing on those who are unable to travel to Covid-19 vaccination centres.
Rights group moots Coroner's Court Act to deal with custodial deaths

Rights group moots Coroner's Court Act to deal with custodial deaths

This is because, in court, there will be no element of politics and discrimination, says Edict.

PKR questions why govt imposing different standards for its virtual congress

PKR questions why govt imposing different standards for its virtual congress

Fahmi highlights virtual meetings that proceeded without issues during 'total lockdown'.

Funeral homes issue: Ti says can take criticism but not incitement

Funeral homes issue: Ti says can take criticism but not incitement

This is amid a row with the DAP after one of its members criticised the MCA leader.
Push for more vaccination centres in Johor amid complaints of 60km trips

Push for more vaccination centres in Johor amid complaints of 60km trips

Johor Harapan says there are those who have already received their vaccine appointments but cannot turn up.
Meghan and Harry name baby daughter after Queen Elizabeth and Diana

Meghan and Harry name baby daughter after Queen Elizabeth and Diana

Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California.

Pope says Canada children remains discovery painful, but stops short of apology

Pope says Canada children remains discovery painful, but stops short of apology

Indigenous leaders and school survivors say the Church needed to do much more.

Israeli police detain Palestinian activist twins from East Jerusalem

Israeli police detain Palestinian activist twins from East Jerusalem

Muna and Mohammed El-Kurd were detained on suspicion of participating in riots in Sheikh Jarrah.

Severed head, body parts in plastic bags and kidnappings on Mexico midterm election day

Severed head, body parts in plastic bags and kidnappings on Mexico midterm election day

It has been one of the bloodiest election campaigns in Mexico's recent history.

Police to summon Kepong MP, two others over extortion claims

Police to summon Kepong MP, two others over extortion claims

'Police view the allegations very seriously and will not hesitate to act against the three police officers if misconduct is proven.'
Covid-19 infectivity rate dips under 1.0 for first time since April

Covid-19 infectivity rate dips under 1.0 for first time since April

The Covid-19 resurgence appears to have hit its peak.

Covid-19: Brazil reports 39,637 cases and 873 deaths in 24 hours

Covid-19: Brazil reports 39,637 cases and 873 deaths in 24 hours

The South American country has now registered 16,947,062 cases since the pandemic began.

YOURSAY | Simplify GP recruitment for vaccination programme

YOURSAY | Simplify GP recruitment for vaccination programme

‘The cumbersome process is slowing down the whole vaccination rollout.’
Six siblings one device - more students in Kelantan receive help

Six siblings one device - more students in Kelantan receive help

Three students get their laptops donated by Seri Kembangan rep Ean Yong Hian Wah.

COMMENT | The excommunication of Ramli Ibrahim

COMMENT | The excommunication of Ramli Ibrahim

For all his achievements, Ramli has never had it easy in all these years.
COMMENT | Muhyiddin will have to decide if M'sia a democracy or dictatorship

COMMENT | Muhyiddin will have to decide if M'sia a democracy or dictatorship

This PN government has been so incompetent that it has made flip-flopping normal.
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