Archive - 15 June 2021

‘What does vaccination milestone have to do with reopening Parliament?’

‘What does vaccination milestone have to do with reopening Parliament?’

Zahid points out MPs have already been vaccinated and Parliament could be held virtually.

Ministry to ensure EMCO has minimal impact on veggie supply

Ministry to ensure EMCO has minimal impact on veggie supply

Consumer affairs ministry will monitor veggie prices, says Alexander Nanta Linggi.

ADUN SPEAKS | Barring agriculture in Camerons during EMCO is overkill

ADUN SPEAKS | Barring agriculture in Camerons during EMCO is overkill

Five areas under EMCO from June 14 to June 27 but effects extend to many areas.

Covid-19: Kedah Sultan birthday celebration postponed

Covid-19: Kedah Sultan birthday celebration postponed

Public holiday on June 20 will be maintained.

EMCO in several areas in Sabah, Sarawak from June 17-30

EMCO in several areas in Sabah, Sarawak from June 17-30

Kampung Goebilt and Kampung Muara Tebas in Kuching records 24 and 22 Covid-19 cases respectively.

Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome international probe

Families of Philippine drug war victims welcome international probe

'I am happy because I realised that justice never sleeps.' - Normita Lopez, 56.

'Drink water!' - Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles at press conference

'Drink water!' - Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles at press conference

Coca-Cola is one of the official sponsors of the ongoing Euro 2020 football competition.

Govt to review policy involving foreigners in country - Hamzah

Govt to review policy involving foreigners in country - Hamzah

There are many complaints from the community here related to foreigners, says the minister.

Japan to provide AstraZeneca vaccines to Malaysia if circumstances allow

Japan to provide AstraZeneca vaccines to Malaysia if circumstances allow

Vaccines to be delivered from July, says embassy.

Facebook, big tech face EU blow in national data watchdogs ruling

Facebook, big tech face EU blow in national data watchdogs ruling

EU Court of Justice rules national agencies have right to act on privacy concerns.

Rafidah pans govt's Covid-19 exit plan

Rafidah pans govt's Covid-19 exit plan

Ex-minister says losses incurred by shutting down the education and economic sectors not addressed.

Manufacturers welcome Pikas, suggest mobile vaccination units in industrial areas

Manufacturers welcome Pikas, suggest mobile vaccination units in industrial areas

More than 1,200 companies have indicated interest in the programme.

Lambakan produk bahaya di pasaran. Perlukah halal dalam kosmetik?

Lambakan produk bahaya di pasaran. Perlukah halal dalam kosmetik?

13k persons with disabilities to get drive-through vaccination - Khairy

13k persons with disabilities to get drive-through vaccination - Khairy

Drive-through centre in Ara Damansara, Selangor targets 200 doses daily, says the minister.

Sabah ramping up Covid-19 vaccination drive

Sabah ramping up Covid-19 vaccination drive

The state is targeting to vaccinate as many as 30,000 people daily.

Chini forest reserve to be expanded up to 7,000ha - Pahang MB

Chini forest reserve to be expanded up to 7,000ha - Pahang MB

Immediate action will be taken to identify the additional areas, says Wan Rosdy.

Conference of Rulers meeting tomorrow, views of political leaders to be raised

Conference of Rulers meeting tomorrow, views of political leaders to be raised

UPDATED 6.20PM | Agong meets 18 political leaders from June 9 until today.

Lazada App is now available in Chinese

Lazada App is now available in Chinese

Malaysians can now have easier access to online shopping as Lazada Malaysia introduces a new Chinese-language interface option on its app.
Muhyiddin assures Parliament will reconvene in Phase 3 of exit plan

Muhyiddin assures Parliament will reconvene in Phase 3 of exit plan

PM projects that the country will transition into this phase in September or October.

PM unveils Covid-19 exit plan, social sectors expected to reopen in Sept

PM unveils Covid-19 exit plan, social sectors expected to reopen in Sept

UPDATED 5.25PM | Plan hinges on daily case numbers, ICU capacity and the vaccination rate.

F-Secure launches modular platform designed for servitization of cybersecurity

F-Secure launches modular platform designed for servitization of cybersecurity

F-Secure Elements is the first cloud-based platform created to empower organizations with fast, flexible, and easy access to cybersecurity services.
SEEK Asia appoints Michele Manigart as Chief Strategy Officer

SEEK Asia appoints Michele Manigart as Chief Strategy Officer

SEEK Asia, which combines two leading brands JobStreet and JobsDB, today announced the appointment of Michele Manigart as Chief Strategy Officer.
Assisting M'sians to fight Covid-19 remains US Embassy's top priority - McFeeters

Assisting M'sians to fight Covid-19 remains US Embassy's top priority - McFeeters

The embassy has donated some US$250,000 to the country recently.

Single mother allegedly raped by inspector faces drug charges

Single mother allegedly raped by inspector faces drug charges

The woman's ex-husband is also in court for the same charges.

Selangor Sultan, consort congratulate rider Syarifuddin for victory in world junior Moto3 race

Selangor Sultan, consort congratulate rider Syarifuddin for victory in world junior Moto3 race

They hope his victory will inspire other Malaysian youths to achieve similar glory.

Axiata Group to seal M'sia ops merger agreement with Norway's Telenor in days

Axiata Group to seal M'sia ops merger agreement with Norway's Telenor in days

UPDATED 6.55PM | The telecoms firm said they have concluded the due diligence process.

Covid-19 (June 15) - 5,419 new cases, death toll exceeds 4,000

Covid-19 (June 15) - 5,419 new cases, death toll exceeds 4,000

There are no signs of things abating in the Klang Valley and Sarawak.

Govt: Automatic citizenship only for kids of M'sian dads not discriminatory

Govt: Automatic citizenship only for kids of M'sian dads not discriminatory

The home minister argues allowing M'sian fathers to obtain such citizenship for overseas-born children is within existing laws.

Officials told to act on worrying Orang Asli infection rates in N Sembilan

Officials told to act on worrying Orang Asli infection rates in N Sembilan

Systemic and strategic efforts need to be put in place to bring down the infection rates.
Ismail Sabri: Umno ministers not meeting Zahid today

Ismail Sabri: Umno ministers not meeting Zahid today

UPDATED 3.20PM | 'This is fake. No such meeting has been called.'

PM meets Agong ahead of national recovery plan announcement

PM meets Agong ahead of national recovery plan announcement

Malaysiakini understands that it is a pre-cabinet meeting which has been brought foward.

COMMENT | The #BangsaMalaysia Vision

COMMENT | The #BangsaMalaysia Vision

Politicians cannot solve the problem because politicians are the problem.

CanSino, Johnson & Johnson vaccines approved for conditional use in M'sia

CanSino, Johnson & Johnson vaccines approved for conditional use in M'sia

UPDATED 3.20PM | The DCA has also approved the usage of Pfizer for those aged 12 and above.

Med student claims barred from exam because she wasn't vaccinated

Med student claims barred from exam because she wasn't vaccinated

UPDATED 6.05PM | The Universiti Malaya student has lodged a police report regarding the matter.

COMMENT | Parliamentary democracy is the solution for our nation

COMMENT | Parliamentary democracy is the solution for our nation

The alternatives are Muhyiddin’s emergency govt and Mahathir’s proposed NOC, which must be rejected.

LETTER | Custodial deaths preventable if we care more

LETTER | Custodial deaths preventable if we care more

It is the voice of racial majorities speaking out against injustices faced by minorities.

Restore Parliament to end nationwide anxiety, demand civil society groups

Restore Parliament to end nationwide anxiety, demand civil society groups

They contend the state of emergency has undermined parliamentary democracy.

LETTER | Forget about politics - what really has to be done

LETTER | Forget about politics - what really has to be done

It would seem that what needs to be done in the economy has been disrupted by political infighting.

LETTER | Making food farming possible for the Orang Asli

LETTER | Making food farming possible for the Orang Asli

Food security is crucial to building resilient Orang Asli communities.

Rela denies registering unsolicited members, vows to investigate

Rela denies registering unsolicited members, vows to investigate

Rela stresses it had not used people's personal data to automatically sign them up without consent.

LETTER | Pandemic a wake up call to do away with malapportionment

LETTER | Pandemic a wake up call to do away with malapportionment

Members of Parliament must now question the imbalance.

Independent emergency committee chair has audience with Agong

Independent emergency committee chair has audience with Agong

Arifin Zakaria's audience comes after the king met with political leaders individually over the past week.

Student conservation group raises RM43k to save Malayan tigers

Student conservation group raises RM43k to save Malayan tigers

BSKL for Malayan Tigers generates funds through the sales of merchandise at school events.

US aircraft carrier group enters South China Sea amid rising tensions

US aircraft carrier group enters South China Sea amid rising tensions

The US Navy says the operation is part of a routine mission.

Philippines' Duterte will not cooperate with ICC probe

Philippines' Duterte will not cooperate with ICC probe

An ICC prosecutor has sought authorisation to open a full investigation into the drug war killings.
LETTER | Rebooting our public universities to high standards a colossal task

LETTER | Rebooting our public universities to high standards a colossal task

This will call for the weeding out of 'kangkung' academics from our higher education system, among other measures.

MP SPEAKS | Political will missing to address plight of small businesses

MP SPEAKS | Political will missing to address plight of small businesses

We must acknowledge the critical link between small businesses and the local communities.
Home-based learning: SPM 2021 candidates most affected

Home-based learning: SPM 2021 candidates most affected

This is because they have had less opportunity for face-to-face learning since last year.
HSBC to close 13 branches by year-end, remains committed to M'sia

HSBC to close 13 branches by year-end, remains committed to M'sia

It will be expanding its digital banking presence and reducing its branch footprint.

Mais allocates RM2m for groups affected by Covid-19

Mais allocates RM2m for groups affected by Covid-19

The funds from the Mais Fidyah Programme have been distributed to 15,418 families.
Man with 39 wives, head of 'world's largest family', dies in India

Man with 39 wives, head of 'world's largest family', dies in India

Ziona Chana passed away on Sunday, leaving behind 167 family members including wives, children and grandchildren.

Of Covid-19 and cremation of the dead

Of Covid-19 and cremation of the dead

Just like funerals, strict SOPs are also required in cremating those who lost their battle against the coronavirus.

Probe into gas build-up at Chinese nuclear plant

Probe into gas build-up at Chinese nuclear plant

There is a leak at the Taishan power plant in Guangdong province.
Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

'I believe we're the only father and son in the world to design the same Olympics venue.'
IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo as Games organisers to unveil latest 'playbook'

IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo as Games organisers to unveil latest 'playbook'

Japan's govt is considering ending the state of emergency in Tokyo.
US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions - sources

US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions - sources

The current travel restrictions are set to end on June 21.

COMMENT | D-Day for Malaysia

COMMENT | D-Day for Malaysia

This Wednesday, members of the Royal household will decide if majority rule continues to be the foundation of parliamentary democracy...

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Canadian man accused of murdering Muslim family to face terror charges

Canadian man accused of murdering Muslim family to face terror charges

A nine-year-old boy - the sole survivor of the attack - was released from the hospital on Monday.
Four years after his death, Nhaveen's mother calls for anti-bullying day

Four years after his death, Nhaveen's mother calls for anti-bullying day

Let this day be a reminder of changes needed, says Shanti in a heart-rending plea.

Suhakam tells govt to protect refugees, recognise UNHCR

Suhakam tells govt to protect refugees, recognise UNHCR

Federal agencies recently warned Rohingya refugees they were not welcome in Malaysia.

LETTER | Point made, Deputy Speaker Azalina

LETTER | Point made, Deputy Speaker Azalina

She raised a valid point: If the cabinet advises the King, what’s the point of forming an independent special committee?

MP SPEAKS | Don’t ostracise the opposition in war against Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | Don’t ostracise the opposition in war against Covid-19

How can the MPs act effectively as a bridge between the government and the rakyat when PN continues to ostracise the opposition?
Mobile vaccination unit provides wider access to vaccines for rural folks

Mobile vaccination unit provides wider access to vaccines for rural folks

A mobile vaccination programme has been activated in Parit Sulong near Batu Pahat to inoculate 300 people.
UNHCR welcomes move to ensure refugees and asylum seekers are vaccinated

UNHCR welcomes move to ensure refugees and asylum seekers are vaccinated

The agency has already translated vaccine information posters and audio files into 11 languages commonly spoken by refugees.

COMMENT | Great movements trump great men

COMMENT | Great movements trump great men

How to make sure that we are headed in the right direction?

AstraZeneca vaccine dose intervals: Rep claims some got 3 weeks instead of 12

AstraZeneca vaccine dose intervals: Rep claims some got 3 weeks instead of 12

These cases were at the vaccine administration centre at Persada Johor International Convention Centre.

COMMENT | Malaysian crisis needs structural solutions, not Superman

COMMENT | Malaysian crisis needs structural solutions, not Superman

There's no quick fix for narrow-based policymaking, favouritism, power abuse and election-induced infighting.

YOURSAY | Hadi, shouldn’t action be taken against Sheraton plotters too?

YOURSAY | Hadi, shouldn’t action be taken against Sheraton plotters too?

'Were you not one of the plotters involved in ousting the Harapan govt?'
Employers must use suitable vehicles to ferry workers with Covid-19

Employers must use suitable vehicles to ferry workers with Covid-19

This, the Human Resources Ministry says, is to ensure the safety and welfare of the workers and the public.

‘Covid-19 took my husband and 14 neighbours’

‘Covid-19 took my husband and 14 neighbours’

Fadzilah Kassim, 57, says she and her three children also tested positive.
Hawker fails to identify cops allegedly involved in extortion case

Hawker fails to identify cops allegedly involved in extortion case

The investigation has yet to determine whether the perpetrators were police personnel or fake officers.

Defamation suit: Umno Youth exco member denies being blogger Papagomo

Defamation suit: Umno Youth exco member denies being blogger Papagomo

Azri says this in a statement of defence against a defamation suit by Guan Eng and son.

Some senior citizens 'ineligible' for Phase 2 of vaccination programme

Some senior citizens 'ineligible' for Phase 2 of vaccination programme

Several Twitter users complained online that this has caused anxiety among the elderly.

Najib closer to bankruptcy

Najib closer to bankruptcy

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

The verdict is in – EQ is what makes the classroom work

The verdict is in – EQ is what makes the classroom work

Online classes or not, lecturers say that at the end of the day, soft skills are crucial to effective student learning