Archive - 17 June 2021

The home minister says factories are major sources of Covid-19 infection.

Screening at some of the longhouses show a 57 percent positivity rate.

At least 123 graduates from IIUM cannot begin their housemanship despite being offered positions already.

He says the menteri besar's words have been distorted to incite hatred towards the politician.

The state government has approved 7ha more land for the tribe in two villages in Lipis.

Cops arrested the two after a medical officer lodged a report regarding the matter.

More than a third of tests in the past week came back positive, indicating that the true number is much higher.

Beijing wants Xinjiang to move past the internment camps and be a domestic tourism hub.

The government needs to ramp up testing and vaccination.

Covid-19 is a contemporary health challenge that requires interdisciplinary solutions.

Most of the affected are younger people who have yet to be vaccinated.

Concerns grow about the efficacy of Sinovac.

However, its study also shows that there's a US$1.6 trillioni market opportunity for suppliers who decarbonise.

The aid has been channeled to more than 74,000 employers and benefited more than 645,000 employees.

It adds that the government will take follow-up measures.

The fund benefits some 25,680 SMEs.

UPDATED 8.49pm | Hate and fear-mongering go against Malaysia's humanitarian traditions.

Without herd immunity (or something close to it) in Japan, hosting the Tokyo Games is a risky bet.

Agong did not agree that Parliament reopens now, with the emergency in force, claims Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.

Insults against Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad are unbecoming and should stop, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

The DAP leader backs Anwar as PM but said none has been able to prove a clear majority for over a year.

UPDATED 3.45PM | Azhar says ready to convene in accordance with Constitution, Rashid thanks rulers while Azalina asks if we're facing 'constitutional crisis'.

The study aims to examine the feasibility of drafting legislation to recognise transgender people.

The Umno deputy chief says the government's timeline on the reconvening of Parliament comes with many conditions.

First CanSino Covid-19 vaccine shipment is expected in July, part of which will be given to K'tan, says KJ.

Amount differs 'significantly' from bank's records but it won't divulge accurate figure.

However, summonses under trial and major offences committed this year not entitled to discount.

How long will the protection for current vaccines last? What happens after?

This time, the minister has allocated more telecom spectrum to Atel Communications.

Instead, let the power wielded by parliamentarians be made available to the common man.

Prime Commerce has taken the next step of expanding the market to Malaysia to strive for its vision of becoming a leading tech-driven eCommerce platform and service provider across SEA.

Law minister has defended a September timeline for Parliament to reopen despite king's calls to do it soon.

The incident happened after soldiers clash with opponents of the ruling junta.

UPDATED 1.21PM | The 18 youths want the government to implement it by July this year.

Azhar Harun claims he merely said that the PM had given his rationale for the timeline.

Here are 10 ways to enhance the country's Covid-19 exit plan.

Ronald Kiandee says this is to ensure food supply chain is not disrupted.

Children should also be included in the high-risk group as more are contracting Covid-19, they added.

The Kionsom Kecil cluster was detected through a symptomatic screening.

Minister says mix-and-match approach could boost vaccine efficacy against variants.

UPDATED 9.16AM | Parliament rules state that the PM decides when House meets.

A decree lists a range of jobs - from hairdressers, retailers and taxi drivers to bank tellers, teachers and performers.

In our culture war, 'race' will become part of the narrative.

'Parliament will reopen in Phase 3. Expect a long Phase 2.'

This is being considered after the DCA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people aged 12 and above.

Minister says MPs should focus on Covid-19 issues when Parliament reconvenes.

Rela's volunteers had increased by 400,000 in 2011 and its budget was upped by RM13mil the next year.

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