Archive - 23 June 2021

2 Sabah locales, 1 in Kelantan to be under EMCO

2 Sabah locales, 1 in Kelantan to be under EMCO

EMCO at Kg Pulau Tukang Dollah, Kg Tambulion Ulu, and Kg Kukut.

Sultan Ibrahim disappointed with slow vaccination in Johor

Sultan Ibrahim disappointed with slow vaccination in Johor

To date, only 10pct of state's 3.78m population have been vaccinated.

Harapan prepared to join ‘hybrid Parliament committee’ with conditions

Harapan prepared to join ‘hybrid Parliament committee’ with conditions

Committee cannot be excuse for delaying Parliament reopening - Harapan presidential council.

Activist Aiman Hakim to be released today

Activist Aiman Hakim to be released today

He is to be released after magistrate rejects four-day remand application.

Ampang Hospital now second full Covid-19 hospital - Selangor health director

Ampang Hospital now second full Covid-19 hospital - Selangor health director

Referrals of non-Covid-19 patients to Ampang Hospital stopped.

Medical association demands probe on ‘private’ Covid-19 vaccine sales

Medical association demands probe on ‘private’ Covid-19 vaccine sales

Claims that company is selling vaccines at RM400 for two doses.

RON97, RON95, diesel prices unchanged

RON97, RON95, diesel prices unchanged

Finance Ministry says global market price has actually exceeded govt mandated price ceiling.

MOHE denies disability discrimination; screenshot reads otherwise

MOHE denies disability discrimination; screenshot reads otherwise

Ministry says candidate didn't meet academic requirements but online response says uni doesn't have disabled-friendly access.

WHO cites concerns about Russian Sputnik V plant, which says issues resolved

WHO cites concerns about Russian Sputnik V plant, which says issues resolved

UPDATED 7.40PM | Plant invites WHO for another inspection.

Acer introduces the latest rugged Enduro Urban N3 in Malaysia

Acer introduces the latest rugged Enduro Urban N3 in Malaysia

Joining Acer Malaysia’s line-up of new devices in the month of June is the Enduro Urban N3 that comes with Enduro family’s core spirit of durability, bright screen and performance in a new slender design. The rugged Enduro series designed with field and manufacturing workers in mind was first announced at the end of 2020.

Acer Malaysia updates its range of popular laptops for family usage

Acer Malaysia updates its range of popular laptops for family usage

Acer Malaysia today introduced a refresh of its laptop line for work, study and entertainment usage. Acer’s newly-introduced laptops includes the convertible laptops in the Spin series, and the affordable Acer Aspire 3 that is able to get all the daily tasks done.

Murderer? Excuses? KJ hits back at critics

Murderer? Excuses? KJ hits back at critics

Khairy addresses vaccine mixing, vaccine hoarding, and herd immunity.

COMMENT | Practice of medicine should not be pressured by popular vote

COMMENT | Practice of medicine should not be pressured by popular vote

Any decision to use Ivermectin for the treatment of Covid-19 should only be based on scientific evidence.

Covid-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah

Covid-19 likely to be endemic, may require different approach - Jemilah

PM's special advisor says seasonal vaccine shots might also be required to keep Covid-19 at bay.

Don't exclude mining site from Chini forest reserve plan - NGO

Don't exclude mining site from Chini forest reserve plan - NGO

Mining activity at the site will still affect Tasik Chini.

'BN MPs' will not back no-confidence vote

'BN MPs' will not back no-confidence vote

UPDATED 7.30PM | Umno info dept claims all BN MPs will back Putrajaya's recovery plan.

HK pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily to print final edition tomorrow

HK pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily to print final edition tomorrow

UPDATED 7.34PM | The closure of the tabloid has raised alarm over press freedom in the Beijing-ruled city.

Facebook found promoting Myanmar military propaganda after coup - NGO

Facebook found promoting Myanmar military propaganda after coup - NGO

This after the platform banned Myanmar's military.

Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on July 5

Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on July 5

It involves 40 corruption charges in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN).

N Sembilan state assembly to convene in first week of August - MB

N Sembilan state assembly to convene in first week of August - MB

'We have asked the assembly unit to send notices and gazette to ensure we can carry out sitting.'

Aker Solutions lodges police report over text messages in judicial fixing claim

Aker Solutions lodges police report over text messages in judicial fixing claim

The firm maintains that they appeared to be fabricated.

COMMENT | Covid-19 devastation - open letter to all MPs

COMMENT | Covid-19 devastation - open letter to all MPs

Our Malaysian healthcare system is suffering, and it is barely holding the fort against the pandemic.

Draconian fake news ordinance brings dead law back from grave - group

Draconian fake news ordinance brings dead law back from grave - group

Article 19 calls for a repeal as it threatens freedom of expression at a time when media information is needed.

From game-changer to back-up: J&J's vaccine struggles in Europe

From game-changer to back-up: J&J's vaccine struggles in Europe

Supply problems and safety concerns among factors for the sluggish uptake.

Some Johor jab centres facing shortage despite record high national vaccination - MPs

Some Johor jab centres facing shortage despite record high national vaccination - MPs

Some vaccination centres have had to close early as they've run out of shots.

HK police arrest 'Apple Daily' columnist under security law

HK police arrest 'Apple Daily' columnist under security law

The tabloid looks set to close for good by Saturday.

Olympics-Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators

Olympics-Tokyo 2020 organisers ban alcohol, defend allowing spectators

Organisers push ahead with preparations for the Games despite strong concerns from Japanese public.

World Bank revises down M'sia' GDP growth to 4.5 pct

World Bank revises down M'sia' GDP growth to 4.5 pct

This comes amid a dramatic resurgence of Covid-19 infections.

K'tan single mum sells RM1.50 mixed rice to help those impacted by pandemic

K'tan single mum sells RM1.50 mixed rice to help those impacted by pandemic

The business is both to earn some income after she loses her job and to help others.

Covid-19 (June 23) - 5,244 new cases, Klang Valley, N Sembilan still epicentres

Covid-19 (June 23) - 5,244 new cases, Klang Valley, N Sembilan still epicentres

Pahang reports the highest number of new cases in 18 days while things are generally looking better in other states.

Vaccines from Europe already used up, minister's science adviser tells Lim

Vaccines from Europe already used up, minister's science adviser tells Lim

'It's in the arms of Malaysians,' tweets Mohd Ghows Azzam.

Aug 24 to hear PM’s bid to strike out suit over emergency

Aug 24 to hear PM’s bid to strike out suit over emergency

Mahathir stalwart Khairuddin Abu Hassan files the suit claiming Muhyiddin Yassin's advice to king invalid.

A third of seniors still waiting for Covid-19 vaccines, appointments in 2 weeks

A third of seniors still waiting for Covid-19 vaccines, appointments in 2 weeks

As Phase 3 starts, Khairy assures 937,078 senior citizens will get appointments in next two weeks.

LETTER | Violating Covid-19 SOPs: Gangsters and politicians

LETTER | Violating Covid-19 SOPs: Gangsters and politicians

Citizens cannot help but become increasingly disillusioned.
Umno doesn't need Anwar anymore - Nazri

Umno doesn't need Anwar anymore - Nazri

Padang Rengas MP reveals his manoeuvrings involving Anwar in 2018 was necessary to ensure Umno's survival.

Be a strong voice for global vaccine equity, KJ urges World Bank

Be a strong voice for global vaccine equity, KJ urges World Bank

The minister describes the hoarding of vaccines by industrialised countries as immoral.

Johor ruler to officiate assembly sitting on Aug 12, disappointed pandemic unresolved

Johor ruler to officiate assembly sitting on Aug 12, disappointed pandemic unresolved

UPDATED 1.09PM | Johor follows Perlis in fixing a date for the state assembly to convene.

Nazri claims 25 BN MPs have lost confidence in Zahid

Nazri claims 25 BN MPs have lost confidence in Zahid

UPDATED 2.51PM | Padang Rengas MP says 25 declarations signed giving Hisham mandate to speak on behalf of BN to king.

Aug 2 decision for info bid on 114 Myanmar nationals targeted for deportation

Aug 2 decision for info bid on 114 Myanmar nationals targeted for deportation

Two human rights groups seeking crucial information on the matter.

LETTER | We are 'insane' when it comes to safety

LETTER | We are 'insane' when it comes to safety

Our construction sites becoming like war zones with frequent accidents.

Increase isolation wards to prevent airborne Covid-19 infections - experts

Increase isolation wards to prevent airborne Covid-19 infections - experts

Improving ventilation will also go a long way to prevent transmission of the disease.

Cops use tear gas, rubber bullets at indigenous protest for land rights in Brazil

Cops use tear gas, rubber bullets at indigenous protest for land rights in Brazil

A bill aimed at curtailing indigenous righs to lands triggered the protest.

Don't sweep aside allegations about police and judiciary, say Darell, Hannah

Don't sweep aside allegations about police and judiciary, say Darell, Hannah

The lawmakers say the independence of the institutions is of utmost importance to a functioning democracy.

Man held over death threats to woman who supported Ain Husniza

Man held over death threats to woman who supported Ain Husniza

The man in his 20s, from Kulim in Kedah, was arrested for making the threats against the woman on Twitter.

Digital Building Ecosystem (12 of 13): Monetization with i-Ad

Digital Building Ecosystem (12 of 13): Monetization with i-Ad

Stay tuned with TimeTec for the next digital building ecosystem announcement every Wednesday!
Trudeau angrily questions China seeking probe of indigenous children's remains

Trudeau angrily questions China seeking probe of indigenous children's remains

'Where is China's truth and reconciliation commission? Where is their truth?'
Myanmar militias vow to take on army after city firefight

Myanmar militias vow to take on army after city firefight

People's defence forces have sprung up across the country to take on security forces.
India says new 'Delta plus' variant is a concern

India says new 'Delta plus' variant is a concern

Govt says Delta plus showed increased transmissibility and advised states to increase testing.
EU ambassador says M'sia received millions amid KJ's 'vaccine-hoarding' claims

EU ambassador says M'sia received millions amid KJ's 'vaccine-hoarding' claims

UPDATED 3.34PM | All vaccine exports from the EU were approved instantly and given emergency exceptions.

AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines effective against Delta Covid-19 variants - study

AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines effective against Delta Covid-19 variants - study

UPDATED 8.20PM | Study by Oxford Uni researchers investigated antibodies in blood from vaccinated people.

Tenaganita, MEF call on govt to grant refugees right to work

Tenaganita, MEF call on govt to grant refugees right to work

Industries facing labour shortage and refugees needing to earn a living will both benefit from this move.

As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm

As Japan reboots 44-year-old nuclear reactor, experts sound alarm

The reactor needed special approval to have its lifetime extended beyond the standard 40-year limit.
Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by US

Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by US

Iran's Arabic language Alalam TV said on its Telegram channel: 'US authorities shut down Al-Alam TV's website.'
Worker killed by flying debris from a burst tyre

Worker killed by flying debris from a burst tyre

This occurred after the tyre of a crane burst while it was being changed, in Ipoh.

Man detained for feeding beer to five-month-old baby

Man detained for feeding beer to five-month-old baby

A video went viral on social media, showing the baby being fed with beer, believed to be at a flat in Penang.

Planned Tasik Chini forest reserve revised to exclude mining site

Planned Tasik Chini forest reserve revised to exclude mining site

The removal was done by means of a state government gazette.

YOURSAY | Zahid's cat-and-mouse game with Bersatu getting stale

YOURSAY | Zahid's cat-and-mouse game with Bersatu getting stale

'Or shall we say Umno is giving PN 14 days to make better offers?'

COMMENT | How soon is soon?

COMMENT | How soon is soon?

Such a prosaic term, yet it generated so much heat, thanks to the inherent slippery meaning of words.

No need to dissolve JB Bersatu wing despite resignations: Division chief

No need to dissolve JB Bersatu wing despite resignations: Division chief

The division's women's wing still operating as usual to serve the people and party, says Abdull Bakar.

Excluding students with disabilities from tertiary education an 'injustice' - Maszlee

Excluding students with disabilities from tertiary education an 'injustice' - Maszlee

UPDATED 1.15PM | Ex-minister says this deviates from his time in office when there was a special channel for OKU to apply to universities.

Another royalty-linked mining project

Another royalty-linked mining project

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.