Archive - 14 June 2021

Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Myanmar's ousted leader appeared unwell as the first witnesses took the stand.

Hard-hit Indonesia warns Covid-19 cases to peak in July as hospitals fill

Hard-hit Indonesia warns Covid-19 cases to peak in July as hospitals fill

This is due to the highly transmissible delta variant becoming more dominant in some areas.

Ku Li scraps Tuesday's press conference

Ku Li scraps Tuesday's press conference

UPDATED 12.20AM | Health DG reportedly said Ku Li would need a police permit for the event.

Private GPs expected to administer 145k vaccine doses daily from July

Private GPs expected to administer 145k vaccine doses daily from July

Over 430k doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been given to private medical practitioners involved in NIP.

EMCO at several localities in Johor, S'wak, Sabah

EMCO at several localities in Johor, S'wak, Sabah

They will be under the order from June 16 to 29.

Amanah Youth lodges police report against Takiyuddin

Amanah Youth lodges police report against Takiyuddin

In the report, Shazni raises concern that the minister's statement may incite discontent against the ruler.

Netccentric: Investing with us is investing in Asia's influencer economy

Netccentric: Investing with us is investing in Asia's influencer economy

Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Executive Chairman of Netccentric NCL, believes that the Netccentric-Nuffnang Group is well-poised to capitalise on the growth of the digital commerce industry in Southeast Asia (SEA).
Covid-19 cases in categories 4, 5 increasing - Adham

Covid-19 cases in categories 4, 5 increasing - Adham

Health minister says the number is expected to rise further this month.

Kelantan to conduct house-to-house Covid-19 vaccination

Kelantan to conduct house-to-house Covid-19 vaccination

Health Dept plans to do this when vaccination exercise, including its outreach programme, ends in September.

Workplace clusters on the rise even as Covid-19 outbreak shrinks

Workplace clusters on the rise even as Covid-19 outbreak shrinks

Health DG says SOP enforcement at workplaces must be improved.

MP, wife among M'sians registered as Rela members without knowledge

MP, wife among M'sians registered as Rela members without knowledge

Many have found themselves part of Rela even though they did not sign up after checking a link that has gone viral.

Bankruptcy will not 'paralyse' me: Najib

Bankruptcy will not 'paralyse' me: Najib

Ex-PM says even if he is declared bankrupt, it will not stop him from voicing out for the people.

Survey: Majority of polled MPs find vaccination rollout inefficient

Survey: Majority of polled MPs find vaccination rollout inefficient

UPDATED 7.40PM |Two survey respondents are deputy ministers.

MCO: Drug activities at wild parties a trend in Kuching, Padawan

MCO: Drug activities at wild parties a trend in Kuching, Padawan

These wild parties are being organised behind closed doors following the implementation of the total lockdown.

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine more than 90pct effective in US trial

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine more than 90pct effective in US trial

Company says its protein-based vaccine candidate is over 93pct effective against predominant Covid-19 variants.

Wan Saiful: Najib now 'complainer-in-chief' to divert from tainted past

Wan Saiful: Najib now 'complainer-in-chief' to divert from tainted past

Bersatu leader questions ex-PM's relentless online 'trolling' of the PN govt.

MP SPEAKS | Use CPO export duty collection to subsidise cooking oil

MP SPEAKS | Use CPO export duty collection to subsidise cooking oil

Govt can use the windfall profit levy for this too and consider a new policy on local cooking oil.

Harapan: Form a Higher Education Council led by professionals

Harapan: Form a Higher Education Council led by professionals

VCs sacked, several public universities without leadership since beginning of year.

KVDT2 Project: Dhaya Maju LTAT withdraws suit against govt, Wee

KVDT2 Project: Dhaya Maju LTAT withdraws suit against govt, Wee

The High Court allows the suit to be withdrawn without liberty for Dhaya Maju to file a new suit.

Nato doesn't want new Cold War with China - British PM Johnson

Nato doesn't want new Cold War with China - British PM Johnson

'But I think people see challenges, they see things that we have to manage together, but they also see opportunities.'
LETTER | Frustration, disappointment over AstraZeneca vaccination registration

LETTER | Frustration, disappointment over AstraZeneca vaccination registration

This is an open letter to the JKJAV.

PAS agrees with Umno not to push for GE15 to be held soon

PAS agrees with Umno not to push for GE15 to be held soon

The focus should be on efforts to fight the deadly coronavirus, says PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan.

Pahang regent wants mining activities at Tasik Chini to stop

Pahang regent wants mining activities at Tasik Chini to stop

Tengku Hassanal decrees for state govt to defend Tasik Chini's status as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.

Last Pick: Why GPs didn’t get early shot at vaccine rollout

Last Pick: Why GPs didn’t get early shot at vaccine rollout

One of the biggest questions in Malaysia's vaccine drive is why GPs were not roped in sooner.

COMMENT | Targeted moratorium best solution for country

COMMENT | Targeted moratorium best solution for country

Targeted moratorium is way to go, not automatic moratorium - Abdul Farid Alias.

An enforcement officer who fined a petty trader faces a fine

An enforcement officer who fined a petty trader faces a fine

The Pasir Mas Municipal Council officer did not wear a face mask when issuing the fine.

LETTER | Dr M's proposal the road to recovery

LETTER | Dr M's proposal the road to recovery

There is simply no other viable option right now.

KJ: People sent to closed PPVs on weekend due to 'manual error'

KJ: People sent to closed PPVs on weekend due to 'manual error'

UPDATED 4.20pm | He says this will be resolved soon as most PPVs will open for seven days a week soon.

Small number of serious AEFI cases reported so far - Adham

Small number of serious AEFI cases reported so far - Adham

UPDATED 5.51PM | NPRA receives 2.4 reports of AEFI cases for every 1,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered, but only a small fraction are considered serious.

Rifts that divide Nato allies Turkey and United States

Rifts that divide Nato allies Turkey and United States

The two leaders must navigate an array of disputes, most of which pre-date Biden's taking office in January.
Erdogan says he and Biden must leave troubles behind at Nato meeting

Erdogan says he and Biden must leave troubles behind at Nato meeting

This includes a bitter dispute over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 missiles.

China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country

China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country

Beijing wants Western powers to stay out of China's internal affairs.

Ardern says NZ mosque attack film should focus on Muslim community not her

Ardern says NZ mosque attack film should focus on Muslim community not her

This is very raw event for NZ, even more for community that experienced it - Ardern.

Najib fails to stay RM1.69b tax suit

Najib fails to stay RM1.69b tax suit

This means IRB can proceed with its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings against the former PM.

Experts deny Covid-19 vaccines cause severe anaesthesia reaction

Experts deny Covid-19 vaccines cause severe anaesthesia reaction

The doctors say there is no evidence that the vaccines will have such reactions with anaesthesia.

Covid-19 (June 14): 4,949 new cases, surge in Sarawak

Covid-19 (June 14): 4,949 new cases, surge in Sarawak

Sarawak sees the highest number of new daily cases since May 27.

Malaysian-born journo Ed Yong wins Pulitzer, will split winnings with editorial team

Malaysian-born journo Ed Yong wins Pulitzer, will split winnings with editorial team

Yong won Pulitzer for definitive pieces on pandemic, providing clear and accessible context.

Curious Hisham now touching on Covid-19 policy amid PM talks - PKR MP

Curious Hisham now touching on Covid-19 policy amid PM talks - PKR MP

Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin says the foreign minister has largely stuck to his portfolio until now.

Govt must take responsibility for botched Covid-19 response - Guan Eng

Govt must take responsibility for botched Covid-19 response - Guan Eng

This includes the failing economy and the slow vaccination rollout.

Hospital lodges report after doctor allegedly punched by Covid-19 patient's son

Hospital lodges report after doctor allegedly punched by Covid-19 patient's son

Police confirm the report, as well as another report of a stabbing there.

E-Nation continues to thrive for a better tomorrow in Series 2: People, Planet, Profit - The Art of Balance

E-Nation continues to thrive for a better tomorrow in Series 2: People, Planet, Profit - The Art of Balance

E-Nation 2021 launched on the 31st of March, brings together innovative minds with a common purpose, to convert impact driven concepts into actions, to shake up the status quo, and to enrich societies through positive and innovative discussions.
Navigating work-life balance with ease with FitXcapes

Navigating work-life balance with ease with FitXcapes

FitXcapes began with a goal - bringing work-life balance to everyone. It all started when I was working at a gym in the membership department and each time a member would want to discontinue their membership was simply because they had no time.

Vaccinate children for herd immunity by August, says Yii

Vaccinate children for herd immunity by August, says Yii

This comes as PM says KL may achieve herd immunity by August.

Messi confesses to worrying about contracting Covid-19

Messi confesses to worrying about contracting Covid-19

He says this a day before he kicks off Copa America amid a spate of infections among rival teams.

Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement

Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement

She is due to face trial on charges of breaching coronavirus regulations while campaigning for the election.

GPS outlines Covid-19 plan to Agong, keeps political cards close to chest

GPS outlines Covid-19 plan to Agong, keeps political cards close to chest

UPDATED 10.21PM | Virtual meeting attended by heads of PBB, PRS, SUPP, and PDP.

Euro 2020: England up and running with 1-0 win over toothless Croatia

Euro 2020: England up and running with 1-0 win over toothless Croatia

Raheem Sterling gave England the win.

What's the point of emergency if it can't help people? - Umno Youth

What's the point of emergency if it can't help people? - Umno Youth

Asyraf says this when commenting on whether the state of emergency should be extended.

COMMENT | Why we should be kinder to Rohingya refugees

COMMENT | Why we should be kinder to Rohingya refugees

Migrants will not present themselves to be vaccinated as long as hateful and xenophobic policies continue.

Debunking BNPL misconceptions: Responsible Affordability with hoolah

Debunking BNPL misconceptions: Responsible Affordability with hoolah

hoolah debunks the common misconceptions of BNPL with its Responsible Affordability motto and offer some pro budgeting tips

COMMENT | Reform Unduk Ngadau for Sabah indigenous culture survival

COMMENT | Reform Unduk Ngadau for Sabah indigenous culture survival

The beauty pageant has shot to national fame for the wrong reason, unfortunately.
Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease

Malaysia's reef sharks stricken with mystery skin disease

Some early reports suggest rising sea temperatures could be to blame.
MOE should be more transparent over SPM 2020 results - educationist

MOE should be more transparent over SPM 2020 results - educationist

From the results alone, it would seem that online learning amid the pandemic was a resounding success.

LETTER | Malaysia's happiness index in deep crisis

LETTER | Malaysia's happiness index in deep crisis

It is a non-negotiable fact that the national happiness index does count in this battle against this Covid-19 pandemic.
COMMENT | Malaysia’s damned if you do, damned if you don’t political solutions

COMMENT | Malaysia’s damned if you do, damned if you don’t political solutions

'Can you blame people for thinking the longer pandemic, the more advantageous it is for certain parties?'

Muhyiddin should break silence after Takiyuddin's 'backtrack', says Kit Siang

Muhyiddin should break silence after Takiyuddin's 'backtrack', says Kit Siang

The government must make clear whether it recognises the Special Independent Emergency Committee's authority.

Lawyer apologises for likening Unduk Ngadau to 'exotic cattle show'

Lawyer apologises for likening Unduk Ngadau to 'exotic cattle show'

He says his intention was to defend his client to the best of his ability and not to offend others.

Israel's new government begins, Netanyahu era ends

Israel's new government begins, Netanyahu era ends

UPDATED 6.20PM | I will be back, sooner than expected, says the combative 71-year-old former PM.

Swiss voters reject law to help country meet Paris carbon emissions goal

Swiss voters reject law to help country meet Paris carbon emissions goal

Officials say Swiss voters care about the environment but have more pressing matters at hand amid the pandemic.

Biden says 'motherly' Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi

Biden says 'motherly' Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi

The US president says he had a long chat with the queen and that she was very gracious and generous.

MEF wants govt to set up a national vaccine research centre

MEF wants govt to set up a national vaccine research centre

This is to ensure a long-term vaccine supply for the country, says the Malaysian Employers Federation.

COMMENT | There is no Plan B, we need a Plan A Plus

COMMENT | There is no Plan B, we need a Plan A Plus

The economy needs to be detached from efforts to prevent Covid-19's spread.

COMMENT | Different strokes for different folks

COMMENT | Different strokes for different folks

It is a highly accepted principle in law that those in office should be held to a higher standard of compliance.
YOURSAY | No 'joy ride' for woman who exposed Kedah MB

YOURSAY | No 'joy ride' for woman who exposed Kedah MB

'So strange.. when we do the right thing, we get chastised and harassed...’

PKR lawmaker sees possible Harapan-Umno tie-up

PKR lawmaker sees possible Harapan-Umno tie-up

Abdullah Sani prods DAP on working with Umno amid its reluctance.

Target for lockdown easing

Target for lockdown easing

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Firm probed for ferrying 135 workers with Covid-19 as lorry 'load'

Firm probed for ferrying 135 workers with Covid-19 as lorry 'load'

UPDATED 5.55PM | Cops say the driver was fined under Road Transport Act for misusing the lorry other than its intended purpose.