Archive - 24 June 2021

Sopa Awards 2021 - Malaysiakini gets finalist slot, honourable mention

Sopa Awards 2021 - Malaysiakini gets finalist slot, honourable mention

HK's Apple Daily marks its last day in operations with two top honours.

Covid-19: Six more positive cases involving Beta, Delta variants detected

Covid-19: Six more positive cases involving Beta, Delta variants detected

The latest development brought the cumulative number of infections infected with the virus involving VOC and VOI to 189.
‘Govt on track to achieve 80pct vaccination target in KL, Putrajaya by early Aug’

‘Govt on track to achieve 80pct vaccination target in KL, Putrajaya by early Aug’

The two FTs have the resources and capabilities, including carrying out additional initiatives, says Annuar Musa.
EMCO in seven localities, including five in Sabah from Saturday

EMCO in seven localities, including five in Sabah from Saturday

This will help the Health Ministry curb the spread of infection from these localities to other areas.
Russia warns Britain: Do not provoke us again in Black Sea

Russia warns Britain: Do not provoke us again in Black Sea

Russia accuses Britain of spreading lies over a warship confrontation in the Black Sea.
Stern action to be taken to address religious insults, LGBT issues - Ahmad Marzuk

Stern action to be taken to address religious insults, LGBT issues - Ahmad Marzuk

The matter was decided at a special meeting of the task force set up to address LGBT issues, says the deputy minister.
Report those selling Covid-19 vaccines to police - KJ

Report those selling Covid-19 vaccines to police - KJ

UPDATED 10.20PM | This comes after claims that a 'non-healthcare private company' is selling them at RM400 per person.

Shah Alam Hospital now fully non-Covid-19 hospital - Selangor health director

Shah Alam Hospital now fully non-Covid-19 hospital - Selangor health director

Pandemic cases will only be attended at the emergency department level.

DOE probes cause of dead fish in Sungai Damansara

DOE probes cause of dead fish in Sungai Damansara

Dissolved oxygen concentration levels were reduced, it says.

Govt allows G1, G2 contractors to operate during MCO 3.0 Phase 1

Govt allows G1, G2 contractors to operate during MCO 3.0 Phase 1

They don't need to obtain permission via CIMS to operate, says the Housing and Local Governemnt Ministry.
Mass vaccination in Langkawi to make island tourism green bubble - KJ

Mass vaccination in Langkawi to make island tourism green bubble - KJ

This is to help the tourism industry survive, says the minister.

Kebolehpasaran kosmetik halal, apakah Malaysia sudah bersedia?

Kebolehpasaran kosmetik halal, apakah Malaysia sudah bersedia?

MCO 3.0: Flouting travel ban tops list of SOP violations in Kelantan

MCO 3.0: Flouting travel ban tops list of SOP violations in Kelantan

496 compounds issued from June 1 to 23.

KJ: PM to announce more economic assistance soon

KJ: PM to announce more economic assistance soon

New stimulus package will be the eighth introduced by Putrajaya since February 2020.

M'sia-Indonesia to restart MOU talks on domestic helpers

M'sia-Indonesia to restart MOU talks on domestic helpers

Bilateral talks will start as soon as Indonesia ends its Covid-19 lockdown.

Covid-19: Volunteers serving PwD to receive allowance increase - PM

Covid-19: Volunteers serving PwD to receive allowance increase - PM

The daily allowance increase is from RM50 to RM100.

UEM Sunrise partners with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY for more savings for homeowners

UEM Sunrise partners with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY for more savings for homeowners

UEM Sunrise collaborates with Maybank Islamic’s HouzKEY to offer first- and second-time homeowners zero payment during construction period, zero down payment and a 100% financing scheme for ten of its projects.
Wan Saiful censures Zahid, suggests attempt to upend govt is treason

Wan Saiful censures Zahid, suggests attempt to upend govt is treason

Bersatu info chief accuses Umno president of wanting to break Malay political unity.

LETTER | Covid-19 exit strategy should help M'sians make a living safely

LETTER | Covid-19 exit strategy should help M'sians make a living safely

Govt needs to reset its pandemic management approach from endless lockdowns.

People acting like there's no pandemic is govt success indicator - Annuar

People acting like there's no pandemic is govt success indicator - Annuar

We do not deny the threat is big but relatively, we have succeeded enough, says FT minister.

Govt approves solar module manufacturing investment worth RM42.2b

Govt approves solar module manufacturing investment worth RM42.2b

The investment is expected to generate 3,000 jobs for Malaysians.

Nazri: Zahid pushes for Parliament to convene, but ignores Umno polls deadline

Nazri: Zahid pushes for Parliament to convene, but ignores Umno polls deadline

The Padang Rengas MP is also befuddled over Umno president's 'cartoon story' remark.

Hisham didn't deny move to lobby him as BN spokesperson - Puad

Hisham didn't deny move to lobby him as BN spokesperson - Puad

Umno supreme council member says since there was no denial, what Nazri said must be true.

Covid-19 (June 24) - 5,841 new cases, 84 deaths, 30 new clusters

Covid-19 (June 24) - 5,841 new cases, 84 deaths, 30 new clusters

Out of the 30 new clusters, 20 are due to workplaces.

hoolah success stories: Helping retailers in Malaysia drive growth amidst the pandemic

hoolah success stories: Helping retailers in Malaysia drive growth amidst the pandemic

Find out how hoolah and its Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solution has helped retail and e-commerce businesses gain traction during the pandemic

MP SPEAKS | Penangites will 'repay' PN over termination of iconic ferry service

MP SPEAKS | Penangites will 'repay' PN over termination of iconic ferry service

Why couldn't Wee allow at least four iconic ferries to continue transporting vehicles and passengers?

Govt urged to put permanent moratorium on mining, logging in forests

Govt urged to put permanent moratorium on mining, logging in forests

PSM says such activities will only damage the country's lush rainforests.

14.5pct of population received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose

14.5pct of population received at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose

This includes 5.5pct of population who received second dose and are now fully vaccinated.

Appeal filed over quashing of detention order signed with PM's 'glamour name'

Appeal filed over quashing of detention order signed with PM's 'glamour name'

The notice of appeal was filed on April 2.

COMMENT | Parliament’s opening - a royal rebuke?

COMMENT | Parliament’s opening - a royal rebuke?

We do not have a proactive, effective government that upholds our constitutional structure.

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KL Bar secures priority vaccination for lawyers nationwide from Mosti

KL Bar secures priority vaccination for lawyers nationwide from Mosti

Appointments will be given out to those registered via MySejahtera by July 15.

July 7 decision on appeal in factory worker’s 2014 custodial death

July 7 decision on appeal in factory worker’s 2014 custodial death

Court defers decision on appeals by 71-year-old woman over her son's death in Tapah prison.

LETTER | S'wak may face more floods if forest conversion not halted

LETTER | S'wak may face more floods if forest conversion not halted

Moreover, with climate change, the worst is yet to come for the state.

LETTER | Undi18: How much longer do we have to wait?

LETTER | Undi18: How much longer do we have to wait?

Why can’t the government stick to its promises?
Rafidah to Radzi: We all pay price if teachers impart wrong lessons to students

Rafidah to Radzi: We all pay price if teachers impart wrong lessons to students

'Wrong things that are taught, or imparted in an inappropriate way, can have a negative long term impact.'

COMMENT | Muslim-majority countries' silence on Uyghur genocide is mistake

COMMENT | Muslim-majority countries' silence on Uyghur genocide is mistake

If silence becomes a habit, who will be the next to pay a price?

Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino dies in hospital at 61

Former Philippine president Benigno Aquino dies in hospital at 61

Aquino was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.

Larger-than-life software mogul McAfee dies in Spain by suicide, lawyer says

Larger-than-life software mogul McAfee dies in Spain by suicide, lawyer says

Anti-virus pioneer was waiting to be extradited to US on tax evasion charges, says his lawyer.

Report Covid-19 spending transparently, health coalition urges govt

Report Covid-19 spending transparently, health coalition urges govt

MHC wants spending of public funds to be based on public health, science and good judgment.

Indigenous group in Canada announces discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves

Indigenous group in Canada announces discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves

'Horrific discovery' was made at the site of another former residential school.

Sabah allows Aidiladha prayer, sacrificial rites during current MCO

Sabah allows Aidiladha prayer, sacrificial rites during current MCO

A congregation must be limited to one-third of the total capacity of the prayer area or 50 people, says Masidi Manjun.

BeSquare by Deriv: applications open for Malaysian graduates

BeSquare by Deriv: applications open for Malaysian graduates

Deriv is on a mission to give graduates the opportunity to acquire the skills that will help them succeed as IT professionals.

SpaceX's Starlink expects it can provide global coverage around September

SpaceX's Starlink expects it can provide global coverage around September

Satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, however, still needs to get approval to provide telecoms services.

Zahid dismisses Nazri's claim of him losing confidence as 'a cartoon story'

Zahid dismisses Nazri's claim of him losing confidence as 'a cartoon story'

'Nonsense', he says of Padang Rengas MP's claim that 25 Umno MPs have lost confidence in him.

'Poor man': UK queen expresses sympathy for under fire health minister

'Poor man': UK queen expresses sympathy for under fire health minister

Hancock has faced attacks from Johnson's ex-aide including revelation PM himself had called him hopeless.

FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines

FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines

The CDC says people who develop the symptom generally recover and do well.

Parliament has enough facilities, ready for hybrid sitting - Rashid Hasnon

Parliament has enough facilities, ready for hybrid sitting - Rashid Hasnon

Parliament is also finalising other technical aspects required for a sitting, adds the deputy speaker of the House.

COMMENT | The govt continues to keep Indira Gandhi from her child

COMMENT | The govt continues to keep Indira Gandhi from her child

The police know exactly where her daughter, Prasana Diksa, and her Muslim-convert ex-husband are.

Mining project contrary to PM's Central Forest Spine vision - environment group

Mining project contrary to PM's Central Forest Spine vision - environment group

The iron core mining project in Jerantut is against the vision of National Forestry Policy, says SAM.

YOURSAY | Slow vaccination: Don’t blame other countries, KJ

YOURSAY | Slow vaccination: Don’t blame other countries, KJ

‘It’s all about planning. If you fail to plan, you are actually planning to fail.’
Prison life amid the pandemic - 'we are treated like animals'

Prison life amid the pandemic - 'we are treated like animals'

It is like being confined in Zoo Negara, laments a former inmate.

Explainer: Should we worry about 'Delta Plus' variant?

Explainer: Should we worry about 'Delta Plus' variant?

Studies are ongoing in India and globally to test the effectiveness of vaccines against this mutation.

Sabah e-hailing, taxis can travel between some districts sans police permits

Sabah e-hailing, taxis can travel between some districts sans police permits

This after an e-hailing driver in Sabah was issued an RM5k compound at a police roadblock.

Hishammuddin wants police probe report over fake letter backing him as PM

Hishammuddin wants police probe report over fake letter backing him as PM

His office denies a letter was sent claiming he has BN's support to be the new PM.

More pushback against Zahid

More pushback against Zahid

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