Archive - 11 June 2021

MIECC mega vaccination centre to begin operations on Monday

MIECC mega vaccination centre to begin operations on Monday

The scheduled appointments for the first day at MIECC are limited to 4,900 people out of a maximum capacity of 8,000.
Covid-19 vaccine: Over 100 Perak media personnel receive first dose

Covid-19 vaccine: Over 100 Perak media personnel receive first dose

All those involved received their Pfizer-Biontech jabs at seven vaccine administering centres statewide.
Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming

Cosmetics entrepreneur, friend remanded over alleged sexual grooming

Both of them have been remanded for three days.
Two-thirds of severe Covid-19 survivors have long-term complications

Two-thirds of severe Covid-19 survivors have long-term complications

Health DG reminds people to register for vaccination, as vaccines would reduce the risk of severe symptoms.

Glove maker WRP Asia found 838 Covid-19 cases among 2,838 workers

Glove maker WRP Asia found 838 Covid-19 cases among 2,838 workers

As of today, its operations have yet to resume, while steps have been taken to quarantine all infected workers.
PNB, EPF, Kwap, Felda named top investors of ‘forest-risk’ firms

PNB, EPF, Kwap, Felda named top investors of ‘forest-risk’ firms

Maybank was among the top banks that provided loans to those that drive deforestation.

National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees

National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees

UPDATED 9.44PM | Its poster 'warns' the refugees that their arrival here is not welcome.

Senior citizen walks 3km just to get vaccinated

Senior citizen walks 3km just to get vaccinated

The 76-year-old single mother says she had to walk because her son's motorcycle broke down.

745 investigation papers opened against employers for flouting Act 446

745 investigation papers opened against employers for flouting Act 446

Of this number, some have been fined and issued compounds totalling over RM3.4 million.
Emergency: Independent committee reports only to the Agong

Emergency: Independent committee reports only to the Agong

As such, the committee's reports cannot be made public, says committee chairperson.

Ministry: Louis Vuitton can operate for deliveries

Ministry: Louis Vuitton can operate for deliveries

The Domestic Trade Ministry says this is because LV has its own e-commerce platform.

China's attacks on 'foreign forces' threaten HK's global standing - top US envoy

China's attacks on 'foreign forces' threaten HK's global standing - top US envoy

The consul-general's strident remarks come as concerns grow over the city's deteriorating freedoms.

'Total lockdown' extended until June 28

'Total lockdown' extended until June 28

Ismail Sabri says the rules remain the same so that there will be no confusion.

Indonesia prepares to receive undocumented migrants back from M'sia

Indonesia prepares to receive undocumented migrants back from M'sia

Malaysia will send back about 7,200 people to Indonesia.
No plans for SPM candidates to get priority for vaccine shots

No plans for SPM candidates to get priority for vaccine shots

The focus now is on vaccinating senior citizens, says Health Ministry.

Loke: How can Wee face LRT crash victims without making the report public?

Loke: How can Wee face LRT crash victims without making the report public?

Clarity needed to end speculation and restore public confidence in the LRT system, the ex-transport minister says.

US tyre maker Goodyear loses dispute against foreign workers in M'sia

US tyre maker Goodyear loses dispute against foreign workers in M'sia

Workers are claiming about RM5 million in unpaid wages.

COMMENT | Let's get it straight on National Operations Council

COMMENT | Let's get it straight on National Operations Council

Logic of NOC proponents doesn't carry much weight.

Don't force workers to pay for free vaccines, minister warns employers

Don't force workers to pay for free vaccines, minister warns employers

Malaysian Shopping Malls Associations says on-site vaccination optional for retail frontliners.

Warisan-PAS tie-up claim is fake

Warisan-PAS tie-up claim is fake

The false statement going around claims both parties back Hishammuddin Hussien as the next PM.
Taiwan says Thailand prioritising AstraZeneca shots for itself

Taiwan says Thailand prioritising AstraZeneca shots for itself

This follows reports that the epidemic situation in the kingdom is getting serious.

Works minister tests positive for Covid-19

Works minister tests positive for Covid-19

Fadillah is in stable condition, says his ministry.

No political interference in bankruptcy proceedings against Najib: IRB

No political interference in bankruptcy proceedings against Najib: IRB

It's just part of the board's normal process to execute a court judgment, contends counsel.

Pakistani worker suicide - Labour Dept blacklists employer

Pakistani worker suicide - Labour Dept blacklists employer

The company involved is now prohibited from hiring migrant workers.

LETTER | Telemedicine - ensuring continuous cancer care during pandemic

LETTER | Telemedicine - ensuring continuous cancer care during pandemic

Telemedicine allows doctors to take care of their patients remotely.

Business guilds: Pemerkasa Plus not enough, we want automatic moratorium

Business guilds: Pemerkasa Plus not enough, we want automatic moratorium

The blanket bank loan moratorium must stay till Dec 31 or when herd immunity is reached - whichever is later, they say.

End emergency, says Penang speaker as NSC rejects state assembly sitting

End emergency, says Penang speaker as NSC rejects state assembly sitting

The application to hold the sitting was made on April 23.

LETTER | Think long-term when it comes to loan moratoriums

LETTER | Think long-term when it comes to loan moratoriums

It's unwise to pile pressure on the banking sector.

G7 to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries

G7 to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries

The aim is to inoculate the world by the end of next year.

Covid-19 (June 11): 6,849 new cases, half of them in Klang Valley alone

Covid-19 (June 11): 6,849 new cases, half of them in Klang Valley alone

Kuala Lumpur reports record high numbers today.

Zahid calls for Parliament to reconvene, says didn’t discuss NOC with king

Zahid calls for Parliament to reconvene, says didn’t discuss NOC with king

'We did not discuss the matter. I think it (the NOC) is one that is out of line,' says the Umno president.

Murder victim's family, friend to hunger strike if fail to meet DPP

Murder victim's family, friend to hunger strike if fail to meet DPP

We have concerns we like to put forward to the DPP - Arun Dorasamy.

NPRA: Lian Hua pills licensed for ‘heatiness, phlegm and cough’, not Covid-19

NPRA: Lian Hua pills licensed for ‘heatiness, phlegm and cough’, not Covid-19

UPDATED 6.51PM | The NPRA said this when asked if the tablets it recently licensed are meant for Covid-19 treatment.

‘We need to correct the situation’ - Hamzah says migrant raids to continue

‘We need to correct the situation’ - Hamzah says migrant raids to continue

Meanwhile, the Home Minister also ‘warns’ UNHCR to not issue cards to too many refugees.

Malaysia's April industrial output rises 50.1pct, fastest in over decade

Malaysia's April industrial output rises 50.1pct, fastest in over decade

This comes on the back of stronger demand across all sectors.

Puad contends his FB post never referred to Muhyiddin

Puad contends his FB post never referred to Muhyiddin

In a court filing, the Umno supreme council member states PM was never mentioned in a personal or official capacity.

Guan Eng: Agong sympathetic to automatic loan moratorium for B40, M40

Guan Eng: Agong sympathetic to automatic loan moratorium for B40, M40

During my audience, I brought up the matter of the financial plight faced by the rakyat, says DAP sec-gen.

COMMENT | Political season, June 2021

COMMENT | Political season, June 2021

What happens (or does not happen) over the next few weeks will determine who will helm Malaysia.

Police nab Instagram user over alleged sexual grooming

Police nab Instagram user over alleged sexual grooming

Kajang district police chief says will make remand application today.

Tackling Tax: How to Handle a Corporate Tax Audit

Tackling Tax: How to Handle a Corporate Tax Audit

COMMENT | Viva la femme!

COMMENT | Viva la femme!

Having an intelligent and strong woman as a partner has more perks than meets the eye!
Improved insurance scheme for Foodpanda delivery partners

Improved insurance scheme for Foodpanda delivery partners

All active riders will be covered automatically for free under the new plan.

ADUN SPEAKS | Locate vaccination centres nearer to the people to reach herd immunity

ADUN SPEAKS | Locate vaccination centres nearer to the people to reach herd immunity

This can be done by converting one section of hospitals and government clinics in small towns into vaccination centres.

Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for lawmakers' data - report

Trump administration subpoenaed Apple for lawmakers' data - report

Records of at least dozen people seized in 2017 and 2018, the New York Times reports.

MCIS’ Virtual Run attracts Malaysians on fitness mission

MCIS’ Virtual Run attracts Malaysians on fitness mission

The MCIS Life-Malaysia Women Marathon 2021 (MCIS Life MWM 2021) which concluded recently attracted many first timers attempting to take on walking, jogging, running and cycling activities as part of their regular fitness regime.
Hamzah pooh-poohs hybrid Parliament, tells 'wannabe PM' to wait 3 months

Hamzah pooh-poohs hybrid Parliament, tells 'wannabe PM' to wait 3 months

MPs can 'box' in Parliament after herd immunity achieved, Home Minister says.

Heatstroke or Covid-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics

Heatstroke or Covid-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics

Wearing masks can raise body temperatures in the heat of the summer.
Samoa's disputed leader promises Chinese-backed port at a third of the cost

Samoa's disputed leader promises Chinese-backed port at a third of the cost

SAMOA-POLITICS-CHINA-INT:Samoa's disputed leader promises Chinese-backed port at a third of the cost
China passes law to counter foreign sanctions

China passes law to counter foreign sanctions

It wants to 'upgrade its legal toolbox' to address the risks from foreign sanctions and interference.
MP SPEAKS | NOC - is it a viable option?

MP SPEAKS | NOC - is it a viable option?

Establishing the NOC seems to be against Mahathir's views of opposing current emergency.

LETTER | Step up awareness campaign on unhealthy practices during lockdown

LETTER | Step up awareness campaign on unhealthy practices during lockdown

To those indulging in the legal but unhealthy habits of smoking and alcohol drinking: Be fully aware of what you are getting yourselves into.

LIVE BLOG | Agong sees Umno, MIC, and PBS on third day of meets

LIVE BLOG | Agong sees Umno, MIC, and PBS on third day of meets

Agong met with Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, SA Vigneswaran, and Maximus Ongkili.

CDC says US travelers can avoid wearing masks in outdoor transit hubs, ferries

CDC says US travelers can avoid wearing masks in outdoor transit hubs, ferries

People can take masks off outdoors while waiting for a train, in an outdoor courtyard of an airport.

Heart inflammation in young men higher than expected after Pfizer, Moderna vaccines - US CDC

Heart inflammation in young men higher than expected after Pfizer, Moderna vaccines - US CDC

Only a small number of people are affected and most make full recovery.
Norwegian oil firm may face action for 'misleading' Petronas

Norwegian oil firm may face action for 'misleading' Petronas

Aker Solutions manager questioned in Malaysia, sources say charges expected.

COMMENT | 11 reasons why minister Wee should resign

COMMENT | 11 reasons why minister Wee should resign

Will we ever learn from our mistakes in the LRT accident? I doubt it.
Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end

Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end

Presidential council says solution to current crisis is a functional democracy.

Proposed Gua Musang mining project threatens home of 105 protected animals

Proposed Gua Musang mining project threatens home of 105 protected animals

The EIA report for the project situated near Sungai Lebir also raised concerns about possible water pollution.
YOURSAY | NOC or not, Muhyiddin’s fate is sealed

YOURSAY | NOC or not, Muhyiddin’s fate is sealed

‘I hope the rulers will do what is best for their subjects and our beloved country.’
COMMENT | Party-hopping - solution may be recall elections, party list system

COMMENT | Party-hopping - solution may be recall elections, party list system

Since GE14 in 2018, over 40 Dewan Rakyat MPs have changed their party allegiances.

1MDB: Police close to wrapping up probe into Bank Negara ex-governor's husband

1MDB: Police close to wrapping up probe into Bank Negara ex-governor's husband

Bukit Aman needs to obtain two or three more documents inside and outside the country.

NGO disputes claim Tasik Chini has been rehabilitated

NGO disputes claim Tasik Chini has been rehabilitated

Environmental NGO Kuasa posts new satellite images to show barren land south of the lake - and mining activities.

Political manoeuvrings

Political manoeuvrings

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