Archive - 20 June 2021

Govt looking into easing restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals - Khairy

Govt looking into easing restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals - Khairy

Those who completed vaccination will have yellow profile on MySejahtera, says the minister.

Don't be too obsessed with leaders - Anwar to PKR members

Don't be too obsessed with leaders - Anwar to PKR members

Party president speaks during 2020 PKR Annual National Congress held virtually today.

Student badly hurt in crash while out to get internet access for home learning

Student badly hurt in crash while out to get internet access for home learning

17-year-old was riding a motorcycle along Jalan Rantau Panjang-Selama road in Perak.

Phase 3 of immunisation programme in Klang Valley begins tomorrow

Phase 3 of immunisation programme in Klang Valley begins tomorrow

Seniors who register after Phase 3 launch will still get priority - Khairy.

Local arrested, two Indian nationals rescued from PJ restaurant - police

Local arrested, two Indian nationals rescued from PJ restaurant - police

Local man, 33, was formerly supervisor at the restaurant - Mohamad Fakhrudin.

Najib: Muhyiddin makes it sound like Parliament convening for first time

Najib: Muhyiddin makes it sound like Parliament convening for first time

He sarcastically suggests MPs convene at factories that are being allowed to operate.

'Kelantan farmers lose up to RM400k daily from unsold veggies'

'Kelantan farmers lose up to RM400k daily from unsold veggies'

Ongoing 'total lockdown' causing 200 tonnes of veggies to go unsold - Yusup.

Harapan proposes Agong verify if PM Parliament delay supported by majority MPs

Harapan proposes Agong verify if PM Parliament delay supported by majority MPs

Harapan says king can demand PM's resignation if the latter does not have support.

LETTER | Eradicate exploitation of migrant workers in Malaysia, now or never

LETTER | Eradicate exploitation of migrant workers in Malaysia, now or never

Why do we still keep hearing and living with such horrible cases of labour abuse?

After several shutdowns, KL wholesale market workers get vaccinated

After several shutdowns, KL wholesale market workers get vaccinated

They are part of a Covid-19 mobile vaccination drive by the Federal Territories Ministry.

PKR postpones November party election

PKR postpones November party election

New date for party elections not later than May 2023.

Govt will involve opposition in hybrid Parliament plans - Muhyiddin

Govt will involve opposition in hybrid Parliament plans - Muhyiddin

PM promises govt backbenchers and opposition reps in committee will have a say in decision on Parliament sitting.

Electronics factory accused of exploiting migrant workers

Electronics factory accused of exploiting migrant workers

Largest EMS provider in M'sia makes int'l headlines over claims of excessive overtime and poor living conditions.

Kedah assembly to sit only after Parliament reconvenes - MB

Kedah assembly to sit only after Parliament reconvenes - MB

No date set for state assembly to convene whether virtually or in hybrid mode.

Health DG wants private labs to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Health DG wants private labs to ramp up Covid-19 testing

Noor Hisham says they are only currently running at less than 30 pct capacity.

Allegations of abuse and exploitation at PJ banana leaf restaurant

Allegations of abuse and exploitation at PJ banana leaf restaurant

Man claiming to be former worker claims abuse in interview with Indian actress.

NUTP urges Education Ministry to focus on quality of one-off recruits

NUTP urges Education Ministry to focus on quality of one-off recruits

'We need people who want to be real educators and not those who just want to do it as a job.'

Herd immunity target on schedule - Muhyiddin

Herd immunity target on schedule - Muhyiddin

PM says the government will work harder to ensure that the Covid-19 vaccine supplies arrive on schedule.

PKR Women targets 20 seats for GE15, up from 11 it won in last election

PKR Women targets 20 seats for GE15, up from 11 it won in last election

Fuziah says she's confident the women candidates in all these seats will win in the next GE.

Covid-19 (June 20): New cases at 5,293, Selangor top with 1,680

Covid-19 (June 20): New cases at 5,293, Selangor top with 1,680

The cumulative total of Covid-19 cases in the country is 696,408.

Labuan Hospital ICU facing oxygen, manpower issues but help coming

Labuan Hospital ICU facing oxygen, manpower issues but help coming

The Labuan Health director confirms the Delta variant is putting the hospital under pressure.

PKR delegate warns Harapan of 'old camel' Dr M

PKR delegate warns Harapan of 'old camel' Dr M

Arafat reminds coalition not to repeat mistake of letting 'old camel' into its 'tent' to then be pushed out of it.

PKR still not free of disloyal and corrupt members - Anwar

PKR still not free of disloyal and corrupt members - Anwar

He calls on all members to continue to uphold and defend the idealism of the party's struggle.
Umno Youth: Party should leave PN if Parliament does not convene soon

Umno Youth: Party should leave PN if Parliament does not convene soon

It suggests this so that Umno does not get caught up in politics that goes against the king.

MP SPEAKS | No common narrative between leaders shows divided PN

MP SPEAKS | No common narrative between leaders shows divided PN

Statements by Bersatu's Rais and PAS' Hadi provide study of contrasts on principal narrative of besieged govt.

Ensure refugees part of vaccination programme, Suhakam reminds govt

Ensure refugees part of vaccination programme, Suhakam reminds govt

Human rights commission says the world cannot overcome Covid-19 if it overlooks refugees.

Period spot checks: New committee to look into complaints procedure - MOE

Period spot checks: New committee to look into complaints procedure - MOE

The recommendations of the committee will be used to improve existing complaint mechanisms, says Radzi.
Three more vaccination centres, four mobile ones to open in Sibu

Three more vaccination centres, four mobile ones to open in Sibu

They will be available next week to facilitate the vaccination of villagers against Covid-19.

Vaccine diplomacy: US triples allocation for Taiwan with 2.5m-dose shipment

Vaccine diplomacy: US triples allocation for Taiwan with 2.5m-dose shipment

Washington had initially promised to donate 750,000 doses to the island.

PKR won't fill posts of defectors until election, says sec-gen

PKR won't fill posts of defectors until election, says sec-gen

Several top positions such as deputy president, vice-president and central committee members are still vacant.

Education Ministry looks to recruit over 18k new teachers

Education Ministry looks to recruit over 18k new teachers

Radzi says it will be advertised next month for October placement, priority to those with education background.

Anwar: Poor vaccine supply is PN govt's biggest failure

Anwar: Poor vaccine supply is PN govt's biggest failure

If problems persist, we will not fight off Covid-19 by year-end, says PKR president.

2021-06-20

2021-06-20

COMMENT | World Refugee Day: A M'sia for all - including asylum seekers

COMMENT | World Refugee Day: A M'sia for all - including asylum seekers

For the benefit of everyone, govt should allow asylum seekers and refugees to work legally.

Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under US sanctions

Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi's record of fierce loyalty to Iran's ruling clerics helped explain why the senior judge had been expected to win.
27 Orang Asli village chiefs vaccinated as example to fellow villagers

27 Orang Asli village chiefs vaccinated as example to fellow villagers

The village chiefs say that they had to combat a lot of misinformation that was being spread about the vaccination process.
YOURSAY | The real meaning of ‘as soon as possible’

YOURSAY | The real meaning of ‘as soon as possible’

‘The nation cannot afford to wait up to September for Parliament to reopen.’
COMMENT | An evolving legitimacy crisis?

COMMENT | An evolving legitimacy crisis?

Muhyiddin’s leadership has been damaged but he holds incumbent power in a highly centralised system.

Former British Parliament speaker Bercow makes dramatic shift to join Labour Party

Former British Parliament speaker Bercow makes dramatic shift to join Labour Party

He now believes the Conservative Party was 'reactionary, populist, nationalistic and sometimes even xenophobic'.
Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million Covid-19 deaths

Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million Covid-19 deaths

They blast the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing.

Sack or keep? Bersih to stage mock recall election using Tebrau as model

Sack or keep? Bersih to stage mock recall election using Tebrau as model

We saw the frustration of voters and decided to develop an e-voting platform, says the Bersih chairperson.

Govt studying to shorten AstraZeneca dose interval - Adham

Govt studying to shorten AstraZeneca dose interval - Adham

Health Ministry will study whether the second dose can be shortened from 12 weeks to six weeks.

'BioNTech shots have stronger antibody response than Sinovac'

'BioNTech shots have stronger antibody response than Sinovac'

Some who received the Sinovac vaccine might need a third booster shot as well.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin, it’s time to cut and cut cleanly

COMMENT | Muhyiddin, it’s time to cut and cut cleanly

With due respect, I don’t think he is the right man to helm the nation today.