Archive - 19 June 2021

Scaffolding at Dash highway collapses, two injured

Scaffolding at Dash highway collapses, two injured

UPDATED 11PM | They suffered light injuries and are being treated at the Sungai Buloh Hospital,

Malacca Zoo needs RM600,000 monthly to cover operating expenses

Malacca Zoo needs RM600,000 monthly to cover operating expenses

We welcome public donations to help ease the burden, says council president.

Health Dept urged to vaccinate all S'wakians, with IC or without

Health Dept urged to vaccinate all S'wakians, with IC or without

Youth group Undi Sarawak says statelessness should not hinder efforts to achieve herd immunity.

Azeez-led humanitarian mission arrives in Jordan

Azeez-led humanitarian mission arrives in Jordan

The mission will present financial contributions from Umno to repair the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

13 political appointments in public unis: Deplorable, says Nik Nazmi

13 political appointments in public unis: Deplorable, says Nik Nazmi

These individuals were selected from political parties under the PN government.

E-hailing driver fined RM5k, rep wants Sabah public transport travel ban reviewed

E-hailing driver fined RM5k, rep wants Sabah public transport travel ban reviewed

Luyang state assemblyperson wants e-hailing services to be allowed to operate inter-district.

Govt studying requests for business operations to close at 10 pm

Govt studying requests for business operations to close at 10 pm

Minister says there are different opinions on the matter.

K'tan mulls CanSino vaccine for prisoners, immigration detainees

K'tan mulls CanSino vaccine for prisoners, immigration detainees

This would facilitate the authorities as the CanSino vaccine only requires one dose of injection.

Malacca state assembly expected to convene in mid-July

Malacca state assembly expected to convene in mid-July

Members need to discuss and settle many issues and problems faced by the people, says state deputy speaker.

Rais: King has power when to recall Parliament under emergency

Rais: King has power when to recall Parliament under emergency

Senate president's stance on Parliament contrasts with that of Bersatu president.

Home Ministry identifies those unknowingly registered as Rela

Home Ministry identifies those unknowingly registered as Rela

A few said they were approached by someone to sign something, says minister.

Singapore sees early rush for Sinovac vaccine

Singapore sees early rush for Sinovac vaccine

Several private clinics reported overwhelming demand for the Chinese-made shot.

Flower protests in Myanmar for Suu Kyi's 76th birthday

Flower protests in Myanmar for Suu Kyi's 76th birthday

Suu Kyi is among nearly 5k currently detained by junta, according to activist group.

Guan Eng still waiting for Azhar's reply on opposition's exclusion in Parliament panel

Guan Eng still waiting for Azhar's reply on opposition's exclusion in Parliament panel

Lim is concerned efforts for a 'hybrid sitting' will turn Parliament into a rubber stamp.

Over 5m vaccine doses administered nationwide - Adham

Over 5m vaccine doses administered nationwide - Adham

3.9m received first dose, 1.5m received second.

Coffee shop owner roasts ministries over RM10,000 fine

Coffee shop owner roasts ministries over RM10,000 fine

Concerns raised over a perceived 'miscommunication' between two ministries which led to the fine.
Apple Daily editor, CEO denied bail in Hong Kong

Apple Daily editor, CEO denied bail in Hong Kong

It's the first case in which authorities have cited media articles as potentially violating the contentious legislation.

No myocarditis or pericarditis from mRNA Covid-19 vaccines so far - Health DG

No myocarditis or pericarditis from mRNA Covid-19 vaccines so far - Health DG

The NPRA has conducted risk assessments on safety issues related to the matter.
Covid-19 (June 19) - 5,911 new cases, June death toll crosses 1.5k

Covid-19 (June 19) - 5,911 new cases, June death toll crosses 1.5k

Selangor recorded 2,111 new cases, its highest in eight days.

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies aged 91, Indian PM Modi leads tributes

'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh dies aged 91, Indian PM Modi leads tributes

Singh ran at three consecutive Olympic games.

Sense of unity still lacking in fight against Covid-19 - Health DG

Sense of unity still lacking in fight against Covid-19 - Health DG

'A balance between health and the economy, how do you create a right balance?'

LETTER | On the Agong's decree to reconvene Parliament 'as soon as possible'

LETTER | On the Agong's decree to reconvene Parliament 'as soon as possible'

'It is in the best interest of the government to heed His Majesty’s decrees.'

LETTER | National recovery plan needs more details, KPIs

LETTER | National recovery plan needs more details, KPIs

Data should be transparent for better pandemic management.

JAG wants immediate Parliament sitting, eyes long-delayed sexual harassment bill

JAG wants immediate Parliament sitting, eyes long-delayed sexual harassment bill

JAG hopes the long-delayed sexual harassment bill can be addressed.

Harapan in power: Don't be fooled a second time - Hadi

Harapan in power: Don't be fooled a second time - Hadi

Harapan revealed its 'extreme attitude' towards Islam and its leaders, says the PAS president.

Jakim doesn't have oversight of Suhakam - lawyers

Jakim doesn't have oversight of Suhakam - lawyers

This comes following tensions over Suhakam's 'third gender' study.

Police to call up Fahmi Reza over Perak MB poster

Police to call up Fahmi Reza over Perak MB poster

This is after a report was lodged by the Perak Umno Youth chief yesterday.

Putting retail therapy and social gatherings together to promote health, happiness, and well-being

Putting retail therapy and social gatherings together to promote health, happiness, and well-being

A mall with everything under one roof makes life more convenient and enjoyable

Bukit Jalil stadium PPV expected to start operations on June 21

Bukit Jalil stadium PPV expected to start operations on June 21

It has the capacity to administer up to 10,000 doses per day.

Kit Siang rebuts 'elastic' interpretation on reconvening Parliament

Kit Siang rebuts 'elastic' interpretation on reconvening Parliament

It is shocking to see PAS ministers trying to stretch meaning of 'as soon as possible'

Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired Covid vaccines from Israel

Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired Covid vaccines from Israel

The shipment was turned out when it was discovered the expiration date was this month.
India should brace for third Covid-19 wave by Oct, say health experts

India should brace for third Covid-19 wave by Oct, say health experts

They say the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year.

UN warns Myanmar at risk of 'large-scale' civil war

UN warns Myanmar at risk of 'large-scale' civil war

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar.
Be flexible with cash aid for BPR applicants, MP tells Zafrul

Be flexible with cash aid for BPR applicants, MP tells Zafrul

Cut down unnecessary bureaucracy to ensure help reaches the people, urges Ipoh Timur MP.

Govt aid for SMEs: Can see, but cannot touch

Govt aid for SMEs: Can see, but cannot touch

Putrajaya touts billions to help businesses, but reality on ground is a lot different.

YOURSAY | PM appears to be hard of hearing on reopening Parliament

YOURSAY | PM appears to be hard of hearing on reopening Parliament

‘I shall ‘take note’. Two words that say it all.’
Selangor assembly to sit in August if Sultan consents - speaker

Selangor assembly to sit in August if Sultan consents - speaker

The proposed date of the sitting will be sent to the state ruler soon.

Profiteering on ivermectin continues online despite recent crackdown

Profiteering on ivermectin continues online despite recent crackdown

Tablets sold at five times the retail price in India, where they were imported from without permit.