Archive - 12 June 2021

Sabah extends MCO 3.0 to June 28 - CM

Sabah extends MCO 3.0 to June 28 - CM

The state recorded 378 new Covid-19 cases today, taking the total number of infections to 65,708.

Home Ministry seeks info on refugees from UNHCR for vaccination

Home Ministry seeks info on refugees from UNHCR for vaccination

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin says at present there are 178,715 UNHCR cardholders

Ending emergency: Deputy speaker tells minister to stop shifting goalposts

Ending emergency: Deputy speaker tells minister to stop shifting goalposts

If cabinet will advise the king, what's the point of the independent special committee, asks Azalina Othman.

MP SPEAKS | LRT crash probe committee has no authority to apportion blame

MP SPEAKS | LRT crash probe committee has no authority to apportion blame

The investigation committee does not seek to be judge and jury.

After topping ‘forest-risk’ investor list, PNB says it only funds sustainable palm oil

After topping ‘forest-risk’ investor list, PNB says it only funds sustainable palm oil

The GLC says investees follow sustainability principles.
LETTER | Malls not charging RM50 for vaccine shots

LETTER | Malls not charging RM50 for vaccine shots

We are aghast to note the misinformation in recent press reports.

Jho Low charged with lobbying Trump administration and DOJ to drop 1MDB case

Jho Low charged with lobbying Trump administration and DOJ to drop 1MDB case

The fugitive is also accused of conspiring with ex-Fugees Prakazrel Michel to do so.

500 from Jeli Orang Asli community get Covid-19 vaccination

500 from Jeli Orang Asli community get Covid-19 vaccination

Jeli MP Mustapa Mohamed says the community gave their full cooperation and welcomed the vaccination drive.

Cabinet will advise king on emergency extension, minister tells Health DG

Cabinet will advise king on emergency extension, minister tells Health DG

'It is not up to the Agong whether to extend the emergency or not as he acts on the advice of the cabinet.'

No need for NOC but crucial to reopen Parliament - minister

No need for NOC but crucial to reopen Parliament - minister

We are doing reasonably well despite unprecendented challenges, says Redzuan.

Penang cops seize 211 Bitcoin mining machines in raids

Penang cops seize 211 Bitcoin mining machines in raids

The machines are valued at RM100,000 and four men have also been arrested.

Govt to provide fuel, cooking oil subsidies up to RM8b this year

Govt to provide fuel, cooking oil subsidies up to RM8b this year

This is more than double the allocated amount for the year due to high global commodity prices.

Miti: Employers not allowed to pass vaccination costs to staff

Miti: Employers not allowed to pass vaccination costs to staff

Employers from selected economic sectors allowed to pay for employees to be vaccinated from Wednesday (June 16).

Dr M outlines manifesto for 'NOC 2'

Dr M outlines manifesto for 'NOC 2'

UPDATED 4.53PM | The council can be scrutinised by Parliament but answers only to the Agong.

Penang identifies 2 more special PPVs for 'economic frontliners'

Penang identifies 2 more special PPVs for 'economic frontliners'

Special PPVs involve manufacturing, retailing, and tourism sectors - Chow.

Former Azmin associates deny being poached for another crossover

Former Azmin associates deny being poached for another crossover

The lawmakers say they remain loyal to PKR and would've already defected if they weren't.

Covid-19 (June 12) - 5,793 new cases, June death toll exceeds 1k

Covid-19 (June 12) - 5,793 new cases, June death toll exceeds 1k

The number of deaths in 12 days is 1,048

Sabah activist pans lawyer's likening of Unduk Ngadau to 'exotic cattle show'

Sabah activist pans lawyer's likening of Unduk Ngadau to 'exotic cattle show'

Statements were outrageous, demeaning, insensitive to orang asal - Shireen Sikayun.

HK democracy activist Agnes Chow released from prison

HK democracy activist Agnes Chow released from prison

It is unclear why the 24-year-old has been released three months early.

LETTER | NOC 2.0 - It’s Mahathir’s formula 2.0

LETTER | NOC 2.0 - It’s Mahathir’s formula 2.0

The former prime minister had floated similar ideas in decades past.

Amanah man ponders why PAS lawmakers not rallying behind T'ganu MB

Amanah man ponders why PAS lawmakers not rallying behind T'ganu MB

Don't blame opposition for starting rumours, say you back your MB - Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah.

COMMENT | The Agong has to act

COMMENT | The Agong has to act

King can end political instability by summoning Parliament, test PM's support.

MP SPEAKS | Govt should borrow RM45bil from debt market to aid M'sians

MP SPEAKS | Govt should borrow RM45bil from debt market to aid M'sians

To extend the current lockdown without more financial assistance to the people would be irresponsible.

LETTER | Rising household electricity bill arrears extremely worrying

LETTER | Rising household electricity bill arrears extremely worrying

The government must instruct TNB to forgo the bills of zero-income households during the Covid-19 crisis.

China brands Covid-19 lab-leak theory as 'absurd,' Blinken urges transparency

China brands Covid-19 lab-leak theory as 'absurd,' Blinken urges transparency

The call between the countries' top diplomats came ahead of a G7 summit in Britain attended by US President Joe Biden.
America may be ‘back’, but G7 allies’ doubts about US democracy linger

America may be ‘back’, but G7 allies’ doubts about US democracy linger

‘Is this an interregnum between Trump 1.0 and Trump 2.0? Nobody knows.’
Hamzah's 'herd immunity' condition for Parliament an insult to his peers - Kit Siang

Hamzah's 'herd immunity' condition for Parliament an insult to his peers - Kit Siang

The home minister's colleagues are working to convene a 'hybrid Parliament'.

New Israeli govt seals coalition deals as Netanyahu era approaches its end

New Israeli govt seals coalition deals as Netanyahu era approaches its end

The coalition of parties from far-right to left is expected to focus mostly on economic and social issues.
Putin denies hackings, says relations with US at lowest point

Putin denies hackings, says relations with US at lowest point

NBC News interviews him ahead of his meeting with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
Viral SPM grading chart not from M'sian exam syndicate - ministry

Viral SPM grading chart not from M'sian exam syndicate - ministry

Exams Syndicate has lodged police report, says Education Ministry in a statement.

COMMENT | Reconciliation is what we really need now

COMMENT | Reconciliation is what we really need now

With country bitterly divided, we need to set our differences aside and work for greater good.

As lockdown drags on, 1-month wage subsidy not enough, says MP

As lockdown drags on, 1-month wage subsidy not enough, says MP

More robust wage subsidy and automatic loan moratorium needed - Wong Kah Woh.

COMMENT | The politics of language

COMMENT | The politics of language

How we can navigate the plurality of languages on the ground?

COMMENT | Not unity govt but legitimate govt needed

COMMENT | Not unity govt but legitimate govt needed

There is only one candidate fit to be prime minister.
‘Xi Jinping is my spiritual leader': China's education drive in Tibet

‘Xi Jinping is my spiritual leader': China's education drive in Tibet

China is broadening its political education campaign as it celebrates the 70th anniversary of its control over Tibet.
MyIX records over 1Tbps internet traffic in June 2021

MyIX records over 1Tbps internet traffic in June 2021

With more organisations adopting a work-from-home culture, the demand for the internet would continue to rise.
YOURSAY | ‘Highly-qualified’ Wee should know better

YOURSAY | ‘Highly-qualified’ Wee should know better

‘If no one is at fault, why bother to come up with a long list of recommendations…’
LRT: Prasarana beefs up SOP on safety, operations and rail maintenance

LRT: Prasarana beefs up SOP on safety, operations and rail maintenance

This is in line with five short-term measures that need to be implemented within three months based on the collision report.
Law catches up with M'sian fugitive after 20 years on the run

Law catches up with M'sian fugitive after 20 years on the run

R Siva Kumar was arrested with the help of MACC for immigration offences in S'pore.