Archive - 8 June 2021

Contact Talian Kasih to report senior citizens staying alone - Rina

Contact Talian Kasih to report senior citizens staying alone - Rina

This is to allow Social Welfare Dept to monitor them and avoid incidents of the elderly dying alone.

Six localities in Sabah, one in KL placed under EMCO from June 10 - Ismail Sabri

Six localities in Sabah, one in KL placed under EMCO from June 10 - Ismail Sabri

The order will last until June 23.

Anwar to meet king tomorrow morning

Anwar to meet king tomorrow morning

Sources indicate they will be discussing the Covid-19 pandemic situation and the emergency.

Will the palace get warring factions to make peace?

Will the palace get warring factions to make peace?

Party leaders are said to be meeting the Agong this week, analysts speculate discussions of unity govt.

DG: Covid-19 situation still 'very serious'

DG: Covid-19 situation still 'very serious'

Recent Covid-19 daily cases have dropped but intensive care bed usage has increased.

Pejuang's Dr M to have audience with Agong on Thursday

Pejuang's Dr M to have audience with Agong on Thursday

Other leaders of political parties have yet to receive invitations to Istana Negara.

'Cops extortion' claim - police to summon hawker's girlfriend, father

'Cops extortion' claim - police to summon hawker's girlfriend, father

However, Kepong MP says it's not necessary to summon people who were not present.

State PN reps urged to push Putrajaya on S'gor vaccination issues

State PN reps urged to push Putrajaya on S'gor vaccination issues

Port Klang assemblyperson says the matter should be tackled jointly, not based on party affiliation.

As Covid-19 numbers fall, MP points to lower testing

As Covid-19 numbers fall, MP points to lower testing

Kelvin Yii warns of 'gaming the system' and how it can lead to disaster.

91,317 police personnel complete Covid-19 vaccination

91,317 police personnel complete Covid-19 vaccination

This accounts for nearly 80pct of the police force.

Over 60,000 Orang Asli did not agree to be vaccinated - deputy minister

Over 60,000 Orang Asli did not agree to be vaccinated - deputy minister

Of the 79,041 registration forms received so far, only 15,307 Orang Asli agree to be vaccinated.
The candidate and her hijab: Identity matters in French elections

The candidate and her hijab: Identity matters in French elections

Local councillor candidate Zemmahi had been backed by Macron's party until it withdrew support over her hijab.

Tasik Chini mining - actor Amerul 'awaits' Jakim's hadith

Tasik Chini mining - actor Amerul 'awaits' Jakim's hadith

UPDATED 7.07PM | In a sarcastic tweet, the 'Mencari Rahmat' star says the area is no longer 'captivating' to look at.

AIA Malaysia offers two free Covid-19 coverage

AIA Malaysia offers two free Covid-19 coverage

It is open to anyone between 18 and 70 years old to sign up.
98 KD Mahawangsa crew test positive for Covid-19: Ismail Sabri

98 KD Mahawangsa crew test positive for Covid-19: Ismail Sabri

They took a test before boarding the ship but were confirmed positive a few days later while already onboard.

DAP cries foul after opposition left out of hybrid Parliament committee

DAP cries foul after opposition left out of hybrid Parliament committee

The party warns that Parliament could become a rubber stamp body if only govt MPs are allowed to convene.

LETTER | Getting to the root of migrant repression

LETTER | Getting to the root of migrant repression

How did all these workers end up undocumented in the first place?

Guan Eng: Ferry sank under Wee's watch, not mine

Guan Eng: Ferry sank under Wee's watch, not mine

Ex-finance minister says it didn't happen during Harapan's time after Wee suggested he was to blame.

Construction worker pleads guilty to extorting RM2 from elderly woman

Construction worker pleads guilty to extorting RM2 from elderly woman

If found guilty, he faces punishment of up to 14 years imprisonment and shall also be liable to a fine or whipping.
LETTER | Civil servants and wild parties - how not to be depressed?

LETTER | Civil servants and wild parties - how not to be depressed?

It clearly paints a picture of a rot spreading deep and far in our midst.

LETTER | Kedah MB's alleged SOP breach - can we let the truth prevail?

LETTER | Kedah MB's alleged SOP breach - can we let the truth prevail?

Let the authorities investigate before taking sides.

LETTER | Women's roles during this pandemic

LETTER | Women's roles during this pandemic

They have an equally important role as men in stopping this pandemic.

Report on LRT collision to be presented to cabinet tomorrow - Wee

Report on LRT collision to be presented to cabinet tomorrow - Wee

It includes suggestions on improving safety and SOPs for RapidRail trains.

Govt's appeal hearing against leave granted to Dhaya Maju reset to July 16

Govt's appeal hearing against leave granted to Dhaya Maju reset to July 16

Judge also allows a stay on the govt’s decision to call for a public tender pending the disposal of the judicial review bid.
Sept 6 hearing for Abdul Azeez's appeal to quash graft, money laundering charges

Sept 6 hearing for Abdul Azeez's appeal to quash graft, money laundering charges

On March 12 this year, the KL High Court has dismissed his application to strike out the charges.
Covid-19 (June 8): 5,566 new cases, Klang Valley reports 2,017

Covid-19 (June 8): 5,566 new cases, Klang Valley reports 2,017

Sarawak is still consistently reporting numbers in the higher triple figures.

COMMENT | Paltry support for spending needs sets south further back

COMMENT | Paltry support for spending needs sets south further back

Cooperative efforts to secure much more tests, equipment, treatments and vaccines must be quickly stepped up.
Worsening pandemic will threaten unity of PN govt - Fitch Solutions

Worsening pandemic will threaten unity of PN govt - Fitch Solutions

This will negatively affect policymaking, policy continuity and social stability, it says.
Part of US$250m from tainted 1MDB funds used for film production: lawsuit

Part of US$250m from tainted 1MDB funds used for film production: lawsuit

Among the movies produced was the controversial 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Myanmar junta defends response to crisis amid Southeast Asian criticism

Myanmar junta defends response to crisis amid Southeast Asian criticism

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have criticised the plan and its progress as painfully slow.

Project Entrepreneur continues to empower Malaysian entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals!

Project Entrepreneur continues to empower Malaysian entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals!

Project Entrepreneur by BAC Education will help train 10,000 Malaysian entrepreneurs for FREE.

Release prisoners with less than three months left to serve - Harapan

Release prisoners with less than three months left to serve - Harapan

This is to reduce overcrowding in prisons in order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading among them.

‘America is back’: Brussels upbeat on eve of Biden's Europe trip

‘America is back’: Brussels upbeat on eve of Biden's Europe trip

Joe Biden's trip to Europe this week will signal that multilateralism has survived the Trump years.
Malay-Muslim NGOs urge automatic loan moratorium for B40, M40

Malay-Muslim NGOs urge automatic loan moratorium for B40, M40

An automatic loan moratorium is a matter of 'life or death', says their spokesman Ahmad Yazid Othman.

Govt extends rental discount for federal land, buildings till Dec 31

Govt extends rental discount for federal land, buildings till Dec 31

'It is hoped that the initiative will help ease their burden following the implementation of the total lockdown,' says minister.
Islamic bodies seek to intervene in 'Allah' appeal

Islamic bodies seek to intervene in 'Allah' appeal

This concerns the appeal against a high court ruling that allows non-Muslims to use the word.

Project Entrepreneur continues to empower Malaysian entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals!

Project Entrepreneur continues to empower Malaysian entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals!

Entrepreneurs and MSMEs are now more important than ever as they create jobs and support our economy.

COMMENT | Are we proud of our universities?

COMMENT | Are we proud of our universities?

Are we proud of our professors, their scholarship and the impact of their research on society?

All payments for govt services to be made on cashless basis by 2022

All payments for govt services to be made on cashless basis by 2022

Tengku Zafrul says this will lead to higher transactional security and greater ease of sharing information.

Rahman Dahlan: Why is Sabah buying 10k laptops when fed govt is giving more?

Rahman Dahlan: Why is Sabah buying 10k laptops when fed govt is giving more?

The Umno leader says it was better to use the RM15m to help businesses during the lockdown.

COMMENT | A desecration of the rule of law

COMMENT | A desecration of the rule of law

It is a constitutional requirement that the proclamation and emergency ordinance be laid before Parliament.
How China's vaccine diplomacy brought bosom buddy Cambodia even closer

How China's vaccine diplomacy brought bosom buddy Cambodia even closer

Cambodia's early progress reflects Beijing's vaccine diplomacy in a region where competition with US influence is intense.
Petition to PM: Stop arresting undocumented migrants, focus on Covid-19

Petition to PM: Stop arresting undocumented migrants, focus on Covid-19

It will defeat efforts to create herd immunity, more than 80 CSOs say.

MMEA: China Coast Guard ship encroached, went near Luconia Shoals

MMEA: China Coast Guard ship encroached, went near Luconia Shoals

This came four days after 16 China military aircraft flew around the same area.

Jom jadi Founder Kosmetik yang Amanah!

Jom jadi Founder Kosmetik yang Amanah!

LETTER | Immigration authorities crossed their line of duty

LETTER | Immigration authorities crossed their line of duty

Why pick during a lockdown to embark on such an exercise?
Sort out confusion between KJ and Hamzah, Kit Siang tells PM

Sort out confusion between KJ and Hamzah, Kit Siang tells PM

'Take a firm stand, particularly on the government's policy toward undocumented migrants,' says the Iskandar Puteri MP.
Place mobile vaccine trucks at public markets - Hannah Yeoh

Place mobile vaccine trucks at public markets - Hannah Yeoh

This will help vaccinate traders and workers who interact with thousands every day.

Shameless! - DAP rep blasts MCA for holding on to Penang port post

Shameless! - DAP rep blasts MCA for holding on to Penang port post

This is after pictures of a dilapidated and sinking Penang ferry made the rounds on social media.

Sultan shocked at low, ‘unfair’ vaccine supply for Selangor

Sultan shocked at low, ‘unfair’ vaccine supply for Selangor

UPDATED 11.48AM | He hopes Putrajaya’s JKJAV will be able to supply more doses soon.

Aug 12 to hear Muda’s second legal bid over registration as political party

Aug 12 to hear Muda’s second legal bid over registration as political party

Muda's registration has been in limbo since it was rejected by the ROS in January this year.

LETTER | Tourist arrivals dropped to all-time low

LETTER | Tourist arrivals dropped to all-time low

Many people will find it hard just to survive and it is no longer fun travelling for holidays when there are sufferings all around.
Man suspected of killing Canadian Muslim family with truck was motivated by hate - police

Man suspected of killing Canadian Muslim family with truck was motivated by hate - police

Members of the local Muslim community have called it a terrorist attack.

'German anti-China pseudo-scholar's allegations on Xinjiang groundless'

'German anti-China pseudo-scholar's allegations on Xinjiang groundless'

China's foreign ministry says Adrian Zenz's reports were filled with bias and have zero academic value.

WHO official says can't force China to give more information on Covid-19 origins

WHO official says can't force China to give more information on Covid-19 origins

The competing theories: the virus jumped from animals to humans, or that it escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan.
Trial vaccine mix-and-match, delayed 2nd dose instead of Ivermectin, MOH told

Trial vaccine mix-and-match, delayed 2nd dose instead of Ivermectin, MOH told

The ministry will trial the anti-parasitic drug on 500 high-risk Covid-19 patients.
China tells US to stop 'slander' on Covid-19 origin

China tells US to stop 'slander' on Covid-19 origin

Beijing also suggests that Washington is lying, like how it did concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.

Five siblings lose both parents to Covid-19 within a week

Five siblings lose both parents to Covid-19 within a week

The eldest son urges the public to abide by the SOP and not to underestimate the pandemic.

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LETTER | Can Pak Salleh and Mr Ong drive off in a car?

LETTER | Can Pak Salleh and Mr Ong drive off in a car?

Two members of different households together in a car arguably violates the MCO SOP.

Slamming 'Dettol' raids, activist reminds govt how Palestinians are treated

Slamming 'Dettol' raids, activist reminds govt how Palestinians are treated

Hartini recounts the terror migrant children have to go through.

Two Aidilfitri Covid-19 clusters detected in Sabah

Two Aidilfitri Covid-19 clusters detected in Sabah

They were sparked by house-to-house visits during the festive period despite it being prohibited.

India to give all adults free Covid shots after bungled vaccine rollout

India to give all adults free Covid shots after bungled vaccine rollout

Health experts have warned that vaccination is the only way to protect lives from a third wave of infections.
Elderly Covid-19 patient and chronically ill spouse found dead at home

Elderly Covid-19 patient and chronically ill spouse found dead at home

Teenage adopted son found the couple’s bodies.
Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani pressured Ukraine to probe Biden in 2019 - CNN

Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani pressured Ukraine to probe Biden in 2019 - CNN

This was part of efforts to undermine Biden's chances in the 2020 election.

Peka urges Pahang MB to revoke approval for Tasik Chini mining project

Peka urges Pahang MB to revoke approval for Tasik Chini mining project

The environmental group expresses strong objection to mining activities that are to be located 3km from Tasik Chini.

US report concluded Covid-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ

US report concluded Covid-19 may have leaked from Wuhan lab - WSJ

The report's assessment drew on genomic analysis of the Covid-19 virus.
China's birth control policies could cut millions of Uyghur births - report

China's birth control policies could cut millions of Uyghur births - report

It could cut between 2.6 to 4.5mil births of the Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang within 20 years.

Asean ministers pressure Myanmar after 'painfully slow' progress

Asean ministers pressure Myanmar after 'painfully slow' progress

They call for Myanmar military rulers to free prisoners and start an agreed political dialogue.
Google to change global advertising practices in landmark antitrust deal

Google to change global advertising practices in landmark antitrust deal

The internet-related services and products firm bows to pressure in a landmark settlement with Franch authorities.

Bitter week for families as evidence to be read in MH17 airliner trial

Bitter week for families as evidence to be read in MH17 airliner trial

After a year of mostly procedural hearings, judges announced the start of the evidence phase on Monday.
Lecturers speak in dialects to educate the public on Covid-19 vaccination

Lecturers speak in dialects to educate the public on Covid-19 vaccination

UKM lecturers educate the public on the Covid-19 vaccine via video clips using the various languages spoken locally.

YOURSAY | Have we wasted the vaccines on our politicians?

YOURSAY | Have we wasted the vaccines on our politicians?

‘Hamzah should provide his interpretation of herd immunity.’
LETTER | Death in custody - the questions of concern

LETTER | Death in custody - the questions of concern

It is an issue with many dimensions and needs to be fought from all angles.
'I am Nicol David' biopic to depict Squash Queen's story

'I am Nicol David' biopic to depict Squash Queen's story

The story of this eight-time world champion will soon be filmed in a biopic, the highly decorated sports star announces.

Agong to meet with political leaders

Agong to meet with political leaders

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