Archive - 22 June 2021

Stop political appointments, think of public universities' integrity - Harapan

Stop political appointments, think of public universities' integrity - Harapan

Its education committee also asks why universities stopped appointing professionals onto their board of directors.

Volunteers told not to bring Covid-19 patients to 'full' hospital, claims rep

Volunteers told not to bring Covid-19 patients to 'full' hospital, claims rep

Ean Yong urges Adham to explain Serdang Hospital situation after patient was allegedly denied ambulance service.

YTL assures its smartphones safe, reminds use of original cable

YTL assures its smartphones safe, reminds use of original cable

It says the Yes smartphones distributed to needy students are in compliance with international standards.

KJ: Vaccination in N Sembilan set to reach 80pct in October

KJ: Vaccination in N Sembilan set to reach 80pct in October

This can be achieved with 20,000 doses of vaccine jabs which will be administered daily from next month.

Govt completes purchase, payments of vaccine supplies - PM

Govt completes purchase, payments of vaccine supplies - PM

Muhyiddin also instructs ministers involved in NIP to ask vaccine manufacturers for faster supplies.

Malaysia, UK to collaborate in smart city development

Malaysia, UK to collaborate in smart city development

Towards this, a ‘Smart City Handbook: Malaysia’ was launched today.

Police detain activist Aiman after questioning over tweet

Police detain activist Aiman after questioning over tweet

He has been arrested to assist investigations under Sedition Act, says lawyer.

LETTER | Covid-19 - now is the time to act to help us

LETTER | Covid-19 - now is the time to act to help us

Act now to give hope to the hopeless amidst the pandemic.

Selangor still lowest in terms of percentage vaccinated

Selangor still lowest in terms of percentage vaccinated

Dzulkefly lamented the situation has not improved even after the Selangor sultan's censure on the matter.

LETTER | Cutting off patients' rights to Chinese medicinal treatment

LETTER | Cutting off patients' rights to Chinese medicinal treatment

It is unfair for patients with chronic ailments to be denied treatment.

LETTER | Sexual harassment - apply legal values and mechanisms

LETTER | Sexual harassment - apply legal values and mechanisms

No form of sexual harassment should be normalised in society.
LETTER | Legally enforceable rules during an MCO

LETTER | Legally enforceable rules during an MCO

The law needs to be fairly enforced and not cause irreparable consequential costs and damages.

Perak AMK lodges MACC report over alleged power abuse in land award

Perak AMK lodges MACC report over alleged power abuse in land award

It claims there was a conflict of interest in the award of the land for prawn farming.

MOH probing alleged Father's Day party at deputy minister's residence

MOH probing alleged Father's Day party at deputy minister's residence

A screenshot of a social media posting shows 10 men allegedly at Ismail Muttalib's house.

Legislation must be amended immediately, says OKU law reform group

Legislation must be amended immediately, says OKU law reform group

Group calls for amendment to PwD Act following discrimination allegations involving a disabled student.

Cops to call up Fahmi Reza when ordered to investigate

Cops to call up Fahmi Reza when ordered to investigate

Perak police say they have not received instructions to do so by the deputy public prosecutor yet.

S'gor backbenchers, opposition leader jointly pledge to reopening of state assembly

S'gor backbenchers, opposition leader jointly pledge to reopening of state assembly

In a rare show of unity, leaders of both benches said they are committed to fulfilling the rulers' decree.

Govt to revoke permit of funeral agencies flouting SOP

Govt to revoke permit of funeral agencies flouting SOP

This comes after a video of a funeral procession in Kedah went viral on social media.

Dhaya Maju obtains restraining order against govt over KDVT2 project

Dhaya Maju obtains restraining order against govt over KDVT2 project

The contractor currently has two legal actions pending at the High Court over the project's cancellation.

Labour Dept confirms raid on electronics factory, probe ongoing

Labour Dept confirms raid on electronics factory, probe ongoing

However, the Human Resources Ministry says the Sunday Mirror got the dates of the raid wrong.

PAS veep denies Nik Abduh will leave PN with seven MPs

PAS veep denies Nik Abduh will leave PN with seven MPs

Idris Ahmad says the picture that started the rumours was being spread by malicious detractors.

Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28pct effective against Covid-19

Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28pct effective against Covid-19

The home-grown vaccine along with another are expected to be granted emergency authorisation soon.

LETTER | Retail sector - an open letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin

LETTER | Retail sector - an open letter to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin

The hard-hit retail and shopping sector appeals to Putrajaya to allow it to reopen for business.

MOH: Open tender not for negative pressure ambulances, but 500 normal ones

MOH: Open tender not for negative pressure ambulances, but 500 normal ones

The report has been misinterpreted, says the ministry's secretary-general.

Corruption drives up costs, almost 15pct in property development - study

Corruption drives up costs, almost 15pct in property development - study

UPDATED 5.11PM | The study says the costs were then absorbed by buyers down the supply chain.

Ganapathy’s death: Police take statement from another Mkini journalist

Ganapathy’s death: Police take statement from another Mkini journalist

This brings to three the number of Malaysiakini journalists summoned over the case.

Indira Gandhi seeks PM meet over alleged police inaction to locate daughter

Indira Gandhi seeks PM meet over alleged police inaction to locate daughter

The mother has sued the police, the home minister, and the IGP over the failure to recover Prasana Diksa.

LETTER | Authorities have duty to probe latest data breach

LETTER | Authorities have duty to probe latest data breach

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry has a responsibility under the PDPA Act to initiate an investigation.

More tests needed to show true Covid-19 situation: Anwar

More tests needed to show true Covid-19 situation: Anwar

A reduced number of tests and a higher positivity rate imply that more cases are not being detected.

Is Amanat Haji Hadi still banned, former PAS member asks Jakim

Is Amanat Haji Hadi still banned, former PAS member asks Jakim

The Johor DAP vice chairperson wants Jakim to clarify whether the fatwa against the PAS president has been removed.

Covid-19 (June 22): New cases at 4,743, Selangor top with 1,566

Covid-19 (June 22): New cases at 4,743, Selangor top with 1,566

The cumulative total of Covid-19 cases in the country is 705,762.
Suspected secret society members arrested after celebrating Father's Day

Suspected secret society members arrested after celebrating Father's Day

Police nab 11 individuals believed to be members of Gang 35.

Double-digit cases in Teregganu no excuse to take SOP lightly - state health director

Double-digit cases in Teregganu no excuse to take SOP lightly - state health director

New clusters involving family visits and workplaces are still popping up.

Penang ferries to be turned into museum, restaurants, tourist rides

Penang ferries to be turned into museum, restaurants, tourist rides

The five iconic ferries will be handed over to eligible companies from July 1.
Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world

Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world

Most people now are keen to just chat with new faces online.

Umno Youth backs #TuntutanRakyat campaign for moratorium, other reliefs

Umno Youth backs #TuntutanRakyat campaign for moratorium, other reliefs

The campaign involves people posting photos of themselves holding a placard with the type of reliefs they believe were necessary.
DBP's 2021-2025 strategic plan aims to preserve, broaden use of Bahasa Melayu

DBP's 2021-2025 strategic plan aims to preserve, broaden use of Bahasa Melayu

Education Minister Mohd Radzi Jidin says DBP has also diversified its approach to strengthen the language.

France's Axa to sell Malaysia insurance businesses to Generali

France's Axa to sell Malaysia insurance businesses to Generali

The pact will see Axa sell its stake of 49.99pct in Axa Affin General Insurance and its 49pct shareholding in Axa Affin Life Insurance.
Zahid likens bank moratorium hurdles to interview for director's position

Zahid likens bank moratorium hurdles to interview for director's position

The Umno chief says the process of obtaining relief isn't easy as the government has made it out to be.

Ismail Sabri: 14-day ultimatum to reopen Parliament not by Umno supreme council

Ismail Sabri: 14-day ultimatum to reopen Parliament not by Umno supreme council

The party's official stance can only be decided by its highest authority.

Introducing The X-KIOSK. Your Neighbourhood Kiosk for Reloads and Payments

Introducing The X-KIOSK. Your Neighbourhood Kiosk for Reloads and Payments

The X-KIOSK brings a digital lifestyle to the communities by presenting a one-stop easy alternative to settling payments.
Criticism of 'Apple Daily' raid is attempt to 'beautify' security threats - HK leader

Criticism of 'Apple Daily' raid is attempt to 'beautify' security threats - HK leader

US singled out for its comments on the actions against pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily.

Migrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in US shelters

Migrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in US shelters

This is despite the Biden administration promising a more humane approach to migrant children.

Kuching MP: Low testing rate is painting false picture

Kuching MP: Low testing rate is painting false picture

The lawmaker says the reality indicates fewer testing is being undertaken nationwide.

Construction site in N Sembilan ordered to close for violating SOP

Construction site in N Sembilan ordered to close for violating SOP

The construction site was operating beyond the 60 percent workers capacity limit.
Cops probing viral post alleging Khairuddin was arrested last month

Cops probing viral post alleging Khairuddin was arrested last month

The post on the website Info Negara Kini is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act.
July 16 decision on police bid to strike out Indira Gandhi’s suit

July 16 decision on police bid to strike out Indira Gandhi’s suit

UPDATED 1.22PM | The date was fixed via Zoom proceedings at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

LETTER | Stop plotting, get down to helping the rakyat

LETTER | Stop plotting, get down to helping the rakyat

Politicians of all stripes must conduct themselves honourably in discharging their duties.

India's vaccinations hit record with free Covid shots

India's vaccinations hit record with free Covid shots

It gave out a record 8.3 million vaccine doses on Monday.
Sunway named among Malaysia's top 10 most attractive employers 2021

Sunway named among Malaysia's top 10 most attractive employers 2021

The only private sector Malaysian conglomerate in the Top 10.
Postcards from Tokyo: Light and shadow ahead of pandemic Olympics

Postcards from Tokyo: Light and shadow ahead of pandemic Olympics

Light and shadows are the hallmarks of these Games, the second time Tokyo is the host.
Philippines' Duterte threatens those who refuse the Covid-19 vaccine with jail

Philippines' Duterte threatens those who refuse the Covid-19 vaccine with jail

There have been reports of low turnouts at several vaccination sites in Manila.
HK's Apple Daily set to close by Saturday after police raid

HK's Apple Daily set to close by Saturday after police raid

It will decide by week's end whether to keep going.
‘Standing by our SMEs’ and the urgent need to build a ‘digital first’ workforce

‘Standing by our SMEs’ and the urgent need to build a ‘digital first’ workforce

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the urgency for greater digitisation among the SME community is greater than ever to ‘survive and thrive in the new norm’.
'Spend RM300m on vaccination, not negative pressure ambulances'

'Spend RM300m on vaccination, not negative pressure ambulances'

UPDATED 4.23PM | Plans to purchase the negative pressure ambulances were revealed by the health minister on Saturday.

Bitcoin slumps further as China tightens crypto crackdown

Bitcoin slumps further as China tightens crypto crackdown

It slipped to a two-week low yesterday, following China's expanding crackdown on bitcoin mining.

UN rights chief seeks Xinjiang visit this year, says HK trials key test

UN rights chief seeks Xinjiang visit this year, says HK trials key test

Michelle Bachelet is under increasing pressure from Western states to secure unfettered access to Xinjiang.

Som Forest: Home to tapirs and elephants or mining site for Pahang royals?

Som Forest: Home to tapirs and elephants or mining site for Pahang royals?

UPDATED 4.40PM | A mining project is seeking approval to excavate iron in 60.76ha of a degazetted forest reserve.

YOURSAY | 'PM buying time with Parliament committee nonsense'

YOURSAY | 'PM buying time with Parliament committee nonsense'

'By including the opposition, the PN govt expects to get legitimacy for its delay tactics.'

Student with 9As denied admission at varsity due to disability, group claims

Student with 9As denied admission at varsity due to disability, group claims

An official also allegedly told the student that she can only select courses at universities that can cater to her disability.

Birthday party sparks new virus cluster in Tawau

Birthday party sparks new virus cluster in Tawau

The cluster has so far infected 19 people.

FT Ministry looking into assessment rebates to ease the burden of ratepayers

FT Ministry looking into assessment rebates to ease the burden of ratepayers

The bill can be paid in instalments and late payers facing financial problems won't be penalised, says Annuar Musa.

ProtectHealth, Selgate forge cooperation to spur Covid-19 immunisation

ProtectHealth, Selgate forge cooperation to spur Covid-19 immunisation

16 clinics owned by Selgate and more than 1,200 of its panel clinics will be trained to spur the programme.

Umno's notice to PN

Umno's notice to PN

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