Archive - 16 June 2021

Vegetable supply in Putrajaya stable despite EMCO in Cameron Highlands

Vegetable supply in Putrajaya stable despite EMCO in Cameron Highlands

Action will be taken against any party who intentionally hikes the prices of vegetables.
Govt looking at how to provide additional assistance to the people - Mustapa

Govt looking at how to provide additional assistance to the people - Mustapa

Mustapa says so far, about RM200b had been spent and there was still a balance.
Covid-19: No marked drop in ICU cases due to new variants

Covid-19: No marked drop in ICU cases due to new variants

This situation has caused more patients to require oxygen and other respiratory support, says Health DG.
Peat forest fire at Kampung Balai Besar, Dungun spreading

Peat forest fire at Kampung Balai Besar, Dungun spreading

Until this evening, firefighters have managed to put out the fire in an area of 15 hectares.
Harapan Youth: National Recovery Plan just a rebrand of MCO

Harapan Youth: National Recovery Plan just a rebrand of MCO

Opposition youth leaders renew their call for Muhyiddin's administration to step down.

Rulers: No need to extend emergency beyond Aug 1

Rulers: No need to extend emergency beyond Aug 1

Monarchs also call for state assemblies to convene soon.

Agong: Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible

Agong: Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible

King says this after consulting heads of parties, experts and the independent committee on the emergency.

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Rosmah's bid to disqualify Sri Ram, nullify graft trial postponed to July 12

Rosmah's bid to disqualify Sri Ram, nullify graft trial postponed to July 12

This is due to the ongoing MCO.

YTL pledges to probe smartphone catching fire

YTL pledges to probe smartphone catching fire

The company stresses that no other similar incident has been reported by the manufacturer.

LETTER | CIJ deeply concerned Star article will promote anti-Rohingya xenophobia

LETTER | CIJ deeply concerned Star article will promote anti-Rohingya xenophobia

Article perpetuates harmful stereotypes that could lead to hatred, discrimination, and violence against marginalised and vulnerable community.
Chickens, cows, apartments offered up in Asia's vaccination lucky draws

Chickens, cows, apartments offered up in Asia's vaccination lucky draws

This new campaign is to combat disinformation and allay fears among the residents.

LETTER | Many still unaware of Ombudsman for Financial Services

LETTER | Many still unaware of Ombudsman for Financial Services

We resolve disputes between financial consumers and our members who are the financial service providers.

Authorities to address hike in vegetable prices

Authorities to address hike in vegetable prices

The hike was due to the EMCO in Cameron Highlands.

RON97 up 2 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up 2 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 is at RM2.67 per litre from tomorrow until June 23.

Plans afoot to curb online applications with elements of child exploitation

Plans afoot to curb online applications with elements of child exploitation

Minister Rina Harun says heavier penalties are also being considered for such offences.

Court quashes misadventure ruling, returns open verdict in Nora Anne’s death

Court quashes misadventure ruling, returns open verdict in Nora Anne’s death

UPDATED 6.40PM | The Irish-French teenager went missing during a family vacation in 2019 and was later found dead.

LETTER | Covid-19 - urgent need to tackle workplace clusters

LETTER | Covid-19 - urgent need to tackle workplace clusters

It will be difficult for the curve to flatten with new clusters occurring daily.

EU approval of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine delayed, sources say

EU approval of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine delayed, sources say

This is because a June 10 deadline to submit data was missed.

China to give M'sia 500k Sinovac doses, Hisham thanks 'big brother' Wang

China to give M'sia 500k Sinovac doses, Hisham thanks 'big brother' Wang

The foreign minister also thanks Japan for contributing AstraZeneca vaccines to M'sia.

Trade guilds unclear on recovery plan criterion

Trade guilds unclear on recovery plan criterion

The groups say it is unacceptable that this is still happening as it has been more than a year in the pandemic.

Eurocham: Msia's business reputation in decline, 'exit timeline' will hinder recovery

Eurocham: Msia's business reputation in decline, 'exit timeline' will hinder recovery

Businesses are moving elsewhere due to repeated lockdown, warns Euro trade group.

Four, including civil servant, remanded over RM42m tender issue

Four, including civil servant, remanded over RM42m tender issue

They are believed to have solicited a payment of five percent of the project’s worth.
Rise in Covid-19 cases, deaths in K'tan may be due to spread of Beta variant

Rise in Covid-19 cases, deaths in K'tan may be due to spread of Beta variant

This follows test results of 23 samples taken from several clusters.

Low spec phones: Why ask for chicken when given free sardines, says Perak MB

Low spec phones: Why ask for chicken when given free sardines, says Perak MB

UPDATED 6.50pm | Saarani Mohamad clarifies no state funds were used as devices were donated by YTL Foundation.

Wan Saiful: Data shows govt 'saved' more than 8,000 people

Wan Saiful: Data shows govt 'saved' more than 8,000 people

Bersatu man says projected Covid-19 cases would have been in 13,000 range if MCO was not implemented.

Bersih proposes confidence and supply deal amid political uncertainty

Bersih proposes confidence and supply deal amid political uncertainty

Under this arrangement, all MPs can play a meaningful role.

Covid-19 (June 16) - 5,150 new cases; more than half in S'gor, N Sembilan and S'wak

Covid-19 (June 16) - 5,150 new cases; more than half in S'gor, N Sembilan and S'wak

They contribute to 3,091 infections or 60 percent of the total new cases today.

RM200m for S'wak own infectious disease research centre

RM200m for S'wak own infectious disease research centre

The centre will spearhead the fight against future pandemics in the state.

Hearing of Najib's appeal over tax owed to IRB scheduled Aug 11

Hearing of Najib's appeal over tax owed to IRB scheduled Aug 11

The hearing has been postponed from today due to the MCO.

Conference of Rulers convenes for special meeting

Conference of Rulers convenes for special meeting

Discussions on political leaders' input when they met the king are on the agenda.

National recovery plan a step in the right direction - GLCs

National recovery plan a step in the right direction - GLCs

The GLCs are confident the plan can protect lives while restoring the economy.

News report on suspect beaten by cops untrue - police

News report on suspect beaten by cops untrue - police

Police only used minimal force to arrest suspect after he threatened to kill his wife while at the station.

Hindu groups file lawsuit over Muslim's preacher's alleged derogatory statements

Hindu groups file lawsuit over Muslim's preacher's alleged derogatory statements

UPDATED 6.38PM | They want the cops to probe Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu for anti-Hindu remarks.

Minister ticks off UM for barring unvaccinated student from exam

Minister ticks off UM for barring unvaccinated student from exam

Noraini Ahmad says universities are not allowed to formulate their own Covid-19 policies aside from the NSC's.

Covid-19: 215,876 doses administered yesterday, surpassing daily target

Covid-19: 215,876 doses administered yesterday, surpassing daily target

According to the Health Ministry, a total of 1,468,689 individuals had completed both doses.

Anwar warns decrease in daily cases does not reflect real Covid-19 situation

Anwar warns decrease in daily cases does not reflect real Covid-19 situation

The PKR chief cites other publicly available data which indicates positive rates still high.

Harapan: Independent committee hasn't decided on emergency end date

Harapan: Independent committee hasn't decided on emergency end date

Opposition members in the committee maintain that the emergency is not necessary to fight Covid-19.

Hisham to MPs: Don't hijack stability, wait until Covid-19 is settled

Hisham to MPs: Don't hijack stability, wait until Covid-19 is settled

'If the opposition merely wants to gain power instead of providing constructive discourse, then this is a problem.'

'Recovery plan' setting country up for another Covid-19 wave - Musa

'Recovery plan' setting country up for another Covid-19 wave - Musa

The plan will only 'buy time to later unleash another wave when the MCO is eased'.

PKR AGM to be held online on June 20

PKR AGM to be held online on June 20

Nik Nazmi says decision follows ROS' latest statement allowing a party's AGM to be conducted online.

LETTER | Not more power, but more competency

LETTER | Not more power, but more competency

Competency is all about asking the right questions and focusing on the right issues.

M'sia needs a temporary govt that is transparent: Johari

M'sia needs a temporary govt that is transparent: Johari

Ex-minister says this can be achieved by uniting all political parties.

Digital Building Ecosystem (11/13): Enhancing Surveillance Integration

Digital Building Ecosystem (11/13): Enhancing Surveillance Integration

Stay tuned with TimeTec for the next digital building ecosystem announcement every Wednesday!
Israel-Gaza violence erupts for first time since end of last month's fighting

Israel-Gaza violence erupts for first time since end of last month's fighting

Israeli army launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip, says it's 'ready for all scenarios, including renewed fighting'.

LETTER | Covid-19 recovery plan provides clarity, certainty to business community

LETTER | Covid-19 recovery plan provides clarity, certainty to business community

Businesses can now plan ahead as there is now a timeline and targets to be achieved in the Covid-19 fight.

LETTER | WHO, does Covid-19 also attack parliamentary democracy?

LETTER | WHO, does Covid-19 also attack parliamentary democracy?

Hopefully, the World Health Organisation can clarify its stand to countries across the globe.

North Korea's Kim says food situation 'tense' due to pandemic, typhoons

North Korea's Kim says food situation 'tense' due to pandemic, typhoons

His party vows to direct all efforts to farming this year and discuss ways to tackle Covid-19.

DAP national congress postponed until after MCO

DAP national congress postponed until after MCO

The ROS says the annual meetings of all registered organisations including political parties must be deferred.

LETTER | The unfolding Malaysian vaccine anxiety

LETTER | The unfolding Malaysian vaccine anxiety

I see vaccine anxiety coming in two stages, often at varying stages of a country’s vaccine rollout.
Proton export sales hit 98-month high

Proton export sales hit 98-month high

UPDATED 1.54PM | The growth is powered by demand in key markets both new and old.

COMMENT | How long can any new government last?

COMMENT | How long can any new government last?

Let's examine what it will take for parties to unite and if this will bring about a new stable govt.

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany

Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany

The hosts lost their opening fixture at the European Championship for the first time.

Ku Li urges rulers to seek out leader to lead in current crisis

Ku Li urges rulers to seek out leader to lead in current crisis

The Umno veteran also appears not in favour of going through Parliament to resolve the political deadlock.

Civil servants told to use 'Mahiaddin' for PM after legal faux pas

Civil servants told to use 'Mahiaddin' for PM after legal faux pas

Official documents concerning the prime minister must now be signed off as Mahiaddin Md Yasin.

China to send three astronauts to space, including its oldest

China to send three astronauts to space, including its oldest

This is the third out of 11 missions for China to complete its space station by 2022.

MP SPEAKS | A question of trust and what we can do about it

MP SPEAKS | A question of trust and what we can do about it

Let me explain the consequences of a breakdown in the people's trust in the PN govt.

COMMENT | We do not need NOC 2.0

COMMENT | We do not need NOC 2.0

We cannot have an unelected body making decisions without political or constitutional accountability.
July 15 for decision in contempt bid against ex-Umno leader Lokman

July 15 for decision in contempt bid against ex-Umno leader Lokman

Yesterday’s decision date was put off by the High Court due to the ongoing MCO 3.0

Digital skills in the era of IR 4.0 and global pandemic disruption

Digital skills in the era of IR 4.0 and global pandemic disruption

New wave of technologies such as IR4.0 have come to the rescue to manage the pandemic disruption globally.

JPMorgan to exclude Petronas, Pertamina from EM ESG index

JPMorgan to exclude Petronas, Pertamina from EM ESG index

The bank says this is as their scores fell below a required threshold and they are no longer eligible for inclusion.

Rude shock for nine-year-old as subsidised phone catches fire

Rude shock for nine-year-old as subsidised phone catches fire

UPDATED 6.50pm | The boy's mobile phone was provided under the Jaringan Prihatin programme.

Dr M: Emergency boosts Agong's powers, can supersede PM on NOC

Dr M: Emergency boosts Agong's powers, can supersede PM on NOC

Ex-premier continues to push his NOC idea.

COMMENT | Instant citizenship vs going by the book

COMMENT | Instant citizenship vs going by the book

The policies, deliberations and decisions of the govt when it comes to citizenship must be questioned.

YOURSAY | Tajuddin has no one to blame but himself

YOURSAY | Tajuddin has no one to blame but himself

‘No one tarnished his reputation. He did a great job on that one, single-handedly.’
COMMENT | Mat Sabu as PM candidate. Why not?

COMMENT | Mat Sabu as PM candidate. Why not?

This ever cheerful and humble president of Amanah has never eyed the coveted post. He is not a politician after position.

Police contradict Labour Dept on status of Pakistan worker who committed suicide

Police contradict Labour Dept on status of Pakistan worker who committed suicide

The victim had a passport and work permit, which were still valid, says district police chief.

COMMENT | Mahathir's Mageran Dream: Why 2021 is not 1969

COMMENT | Mahathir's Mageran Dream: Why 2021 is not 1969

Mahathir’s desire for great power is well-documented. No one has surpassed his record of being prime minister twice and going for a third.

PHOTO ESSAY | Cameron Highlands farmers fear 'wilting' industry amid Covid-19

PHOTO ESSAY | Cameron Highlands farmers fear 'wilting' industry amid Covid-19

Produce has to be disposed of and farmers have to bear the heavy losses.

Hawker retracts 'extorted by police' allegation, says overwhelmed by pressure

Hawker retracts 'extorted by police' allegation, says overwhelmed by pressure

However, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng denounced the hawker yesterday for making a 'false accusation' against the police.

Pandemic exit plan unveiled

Pandemic exit plan unveiled

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