Archive - 21 June 2021

Jakim to check if fatwa on Amanat Hadi deleted

Jakim to check if fatwa on Amanat Hadi deleted

The PAS president's controversial declaration in 1981 was previously labelled as divisive for the Muslim community.

Registration in mosques, markets, house visits to boost vaccine drive

Registration in mosques, markets, house visits to boost vaccine drive

Community leaders are spreading the word to ensure that those eligible have registered themselves for the jab.

Sporadic Covid-19 cases still widespread in Klang Valley

Sporadic Covid-19 cases still widespread in Klang Valley

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says cluster virus cases are seeing a drop but sporadic cases continue to spread.

Sweden faces political uncertainty as PM Lofven ousted by parliament

Sweden faces political uncertainty as PM Lofven ousted by parliament

Unpopular reforms on rent control seems to be the final straw.

Aidiladha sacrificial rites allowed in federal territories - Jawi

Aidiladha sacrificial rites allowed in federal territories - Jawi

The rites are only allowed in designated locations with a cap on the number of attendees.

Study confirms GSK-Vir antibody drug reduces hospitalisation, death in Covid-19 patients

Study confirms GSK-Vir antibody drug reduces hospitalisation, death in Covid-19 patients

A study of more than 1,000 patients shows a 79 percent reduction in risk of hospitalisation.

Pregnant women confident Covid-19 vaccine can protect themselves, their babies

Pregnant women confident Covid-19 vaccine can protect themselves, their babies

They are more worried of the complications of contracting the disease such as premature birth.

Home Ministry will raid factories flouting SOPs - Ismail Sabri

Home Ministry will raid factories flouting SOPs - Ismail Sabri

Authorities have received reports of factories violating the work-from-home rule, quarantine procedures, among others.

M'sia developing mRNA Covid-19 vaccine - Adham

M'sia developing mRNA Covid-19 vaccine - Adham

The jab is being developed by Malaysian Institute for Medical Research and Universiti Putra Malaysia.

HK pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily may shut down this week

HK pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily may shut down this week

The newspaper says in an internal memo that its board may decide to cease operations in a meeting on Friday.

One in three active construction sites flouting Covid-19 protocols

One in three active construction sites flouting Covid-19 protocols

A total of 150 construction sites have been ordered to shut for flouting SOPs.

KJ lashes out at global vaccine inequity after Hungary comparison

KJ lashes out at global vaccine inequity after Hungary comparison

A big part of the vaccine market has been cornered by developed countries, says the minister.

LETTER | Dealing with the effects of cyberbullying

LETTER | Dealing with the effects of cyberbullying

This new form of bullying via digital devices can cause immense distress to the victims.

Indonesia to tighten Covid-19 restrictions for 2 weeks after virus surge

Indonesia to tighten Covid-19 restrictions for 2 weeks after virus surge

Hospitals are at critical capacity after the Aidilfitri holidays.

Sabah hopes to achieve herd immunity by year-end

Sabah hopes to achieve herd immunity by year-end

Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says the target is to ensure 80 percent of Sabahans are vaccinated.

Six vaccination centres approved in Penang under public-private programme

Six vaccination centres approved in Penang under public-private programme

This is to further boost the immunisation process involving the industrial and manufacturing sectors in the state.

Four individuals remanded over RM10mil tender issue

Four individuals remanded over RM10mil tender issue

This is over the issue of a supply tender to an enforcement agency

Sack or Keep?: Simulated Recall Election Campaign

Sack or Keep?: Simulated Recall Election Campaign

8 held at private party, 7 found positive for drugs

8 held at private party, 7 found positive for drugs

Two of the partygoers were secondary schoolgirls.

Setia Alamsari plans to launch four big projects this year

Setia Alamsari plans to launch four big projects this year

Find out how Setia Alamsari plans in shaping up into an exemplary multi-generational sustainable township.

Compensate relatives of Covid-19 victims who died waiting on vaccine: Perak PKR

Compensate relatives of Covid-19 victims who died waiting on vaccine: Perak PKR

Its info chief says rising deaths show govt 'killing rakyat' with its inefficiency in managing pandemic.

Adham: Only one vaccinated healthcare worker contracted serious Covid-19

Adham: Only one vaccinated healthcare worker contracted serious Covid-19

The others only showed mild symptoms, says health minister.

Covid-19: N Sembilan, Klang Valley and Labuan see double-digit positive rate

Covid-19: N Sembilan, Klang Valley and Labuan see double-digit positive rate

At the national level, the positivity rate was 6.93pct, which was 0.3pct higher than the previous week.

KJ: First delivery of CanSino vaccine coming in July, no news yet on J&J

KJ: First delivery of CanSino vaccine coming in July, no news yet on J&J

UPDATED 4.25PM | 'I am confident we can start distributing the CanSino vaccines by the end of July,' says Khairy.

Covid-19 (June 21): 4,611 new cases - lowest since mid-May

Covid-19 (June 21): 4,611 new cases - lowest since mid-May

Apart from Negeri Sembilan, the new case count in most parts of the country are trending down.

Perak to seek Sultan Nazrin’s consent for state assembly to reconvene

Perak to seek Sultan Nazrin’s consent for state assembly to reconvene

Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad will present a proposed date for the state assembly.

M'sia estimated to reach 10pct fully vaccinated by mid-July

M'sia estimated to reach 10pct fully vaccinated by mid-July

UPDATED 4.47PM | This is one of the criteria that needs to be achieved before the country moves to Phase 2.

Hospital offers free post-Covid-19 rehab for underserved individuals, communities

Hospital offers free post-Covid-19 rehab for underserved individuals, communities

Eligible participants can begin a three-month recovery journey from July onwards.

MAHB submits Subang Airport regeneration plan to govt

MAHB submits Subang Airport regeneration plan to govt

The plan focuses on three areas - aerospace ecosystem, business aviation and urban community airport.

twentyfive.7 by Gamuda Land: The township you’ve dreamt of is now a reality.

twentyfive.7 by Gamuda Land: The township you’ve dreamt of is now a reality.

Get the comfort of urban living now at twentyfive.7, Kota Kemuning.
Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units

Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units

UPDATED 2.53PM | The planned merger expected to be completed by second quarter of 2022.

Gardener charged with rape, molest of step-daughter

Gardener charged with rape, molest of step-daughter

The 58-year-old man claims trial to all the charges.

Operator hopes mining site near Tasik Chini can proceed

Operator hopes mining site near Tasik Chini can proceed

If it is not allowed, Golden Prosperous Resources asks who will rehabilitate the area left behind by an illegal mine?

Hisham discusses enhancing cooperation with Egyptian president

Hisham discusses enhancing cooperation with Egyptian president

They also talked about international and regional issues of mutual interest.

Double standards - MCA questions Khairy over vaccine queue jumping

Double standards - MCA questions Khairy over vaccine queue jumping

The party calls on the minister to prove that the NIP is still running on a first come, first served policy.

75 media personnel in K'tan receive cash assistance

75 media personnel in K'tan receive cash assistance

Kemudi media club gives RM150-RM300 to members to help ease burden during MCO.

2021-06-21

2021-06-21

pitchIN raises RM5.5 million from 322 investors through own equity crowdfunding campaign

pitchIN raises RM5.5 million from 322 investors through own equity crowdfunding campaign

The 322 investors consisted of retail, angel and sophisticated investors and included several notable investors.
How to improve Compliance and Spend Visibility

How to improve Compliance and Spend Visibility

As the world approaches brighter days, it’s now time for businesses to get back on track with growth plans.
NZ weightlifter to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

NZ weightlifter to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

Hubbard competing in women's super-heavyweight 87kg category set to test ideal of fair competition in sport.

Adviser to jailed HK tycoon says pro-democracy paper to shut within days

Adviser to jailed HK tycoon says pro-democracy paper to shut within days

Apple Daily faces imminent closure after its assets were frozen.

How much information can be revealed with your IC number?

How much information can be revealed with your IC number?

How many government websites are indirectly disclosing your personal data by requiring your IC number for access?
New US envoy for N Korea to huddle with S Koreans, Japanese

New US envoy for N Korea to huddle with S Koreans, Japanese

This comes as talks on denuclearisation with Pyongyang hit an impasse.

ADUN SPEAKS | Cut CEO pay, not axe jobs during pandemic

ADUN SPEAKS | Cut CEO pay, not axe jobs during pandemic

Govt can wield emergency powers to protect livelihoods of bank branch employees.

11 held to assist probe into Butterworth funeral procession

11 held to assist probe into Butterworth funeral procession

Police have opened an IP after receiving a report regarding a video clip of the funeral procession that had gone viral.

Left hand doesn't know what right hand is doing - Kit Siang jabs PN on herd immunity

Left hand doesn't know what right hand is doing - Kit Siang jabs PN on herd immunity

The PN govt seems to be unable to maintain a consistent narrative on important issues, the DAP veteran says.

Umno gives 14 days’ notice for govt to reconvene Parliament

Umno gives 14 days’ notice for govt to reconvene Parliament

'Failure to do so is viewed as insolence towards Agong's decree and disrespect for the Conference of Rulers,' says Zahid.

Dyson rejects allegations of exploiting migrant workers in electronics factory

Dyson rejects allegations of exploiting migrant workers in electronics factory

'We operate an ethical and responsible global supply chain,' says a spokesperson.
COMMENT | Hadi Awang continues to play the red herring

COMMENT | Hadi Awang continues to play the red herring

'When Harapan was in power, they did nothing to change the Islamic discourse in this country.'

How a bumi equity issue between two oil firms escalated into a 'judicial fixing' saga

How a bumi equity issue between two oil firms escalated into a 'judicial fixing' saga

Norway's largest oil services firm Aker Solutions is accused of misleading Petronas.

Ahmad Maslan: There's movement to collect SDs but I was not approached

Ahmad Maslan: There's movement to collect SDs but I was not approached

The Umno sec-gen is part of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's faction which is speculated to be working out a deal with PKR.

LETTER | Clear the confusion over ceiling price set for various Covid-19 tests

LETTER | Clear the confusion over ceiling price set for various Covid-19 tests

The public should not be misled to believe that those rates are reflective of the maximum price they would be paying.
Construction worker dies in Dash Highway scaffolding collapse incident

Construction worker dies in Dash Highway scaffolding collapse incident

The Bangladeshi construction worker succumbed to serious internal and head injuries yesterday morning.

YOURSAY | For Muhyiddin, soon is not possible

YOURSAY | For Muhyiddin, soon is not possible

'His understanding of 'ASAP' is 'as soon as it is safe' for him to reconvene Parliament.'

COMMENT | Despite being 10,000km apart, Poland and M'sia have a lot in common

COMMENT | Despite being 10,000km apart, Poland and M'sia have a lot in common

Similar size, population and a 'can do' attitude is in place between the two nations.

MP questions Health Ministry after drive-through Covid-19 testing stopped

MP questions Health Ministry after drive-through Covid-19 testing stopped

Community testing programme stopped because of fears it may attract too large a crowd.

Parliament: Study or delay tactic?

Parliament: Study or delay tactic?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Health Ministry detects 22 cases involving beta, delta Covid variants

Health Ministry detects 22 cases involving beta, delta Covid variants

Genomic surveillance will continue for Sars-CoV-2 virus, says Noor Hisham.