Archive - 25 June 2021

MOH receives over 100k calls seeking emotional support since Jan - Health DG

MOH receives over 100k calls seeking emotional support since Jan - Health DG

89.4pct were related to psychosocial issues as a result of various social problems due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
EMCO in four localities in Sabah, two in KL

EMCO in four localities in Sabah, two in KL

The implementation of the EMCO is to facilitate the targeted screening on the population, says Ismail Sabri.
MyEG signs LOI for 10 million doses of China's Zhifei Covid-19 vaccine

MyEG signs LOI for 10 million doses of China's Zhifei Covid-19 vaccine

MyEG says it holds three-year rights to exclusively distribute the vaccine in Malaysia.
Bung mocks critics over 'turtle eggs' claims

Bung mocks critics over 'turtle eggs' claims

In his own FB, the Kinabatangan MP posted three photographs of himself holding up three eggs.

I'm going abroad to register my son for school, protocol followed - Nazri

I'm going abroad to register my son for school, protocol followed - Nazri

Padang Rengas MP said he was 'only joking' about going on holiday.

Parliament has 'lost its dignity' because of speaker, claims Ku Li

Parliament has 'lost its dignity' because of speaker, claims Ku Li

The Umno veteran urges Azhar Azizan Harun to carry out his duties according to his oath of office.
Hisham will reveal the list of 25 MPs when its necessary, says Nazri

Hisham will reveal the list of 25 MPs when its necessary, says Nazri

The declaration supports Hishammuddin to represent the signatories in talks with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Deputy minister: No medical evidence people can't eat durian after vaccination

Deputy minister: No medical evidence people can't eat durian after vaccination

'Do not spread any unverified information about the vaccination,' says Noor Azmi.

RM20m needed to restore Tasik Chini - Pahang MB

RM20m needed to restore Tasik Chini - Pahang MB

'The composition of the severely affected mine land is one of the challenges in the rehabilitation effort,' says Wan Rosdy.
Lawyer: Agong should refer power to convene Parliament to Federal Court

Lawyer: Agong should refer power to convene Parliament to Federal Court

'I propose for the palace to take the option under Article 130,' says Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla.
AstraZeneca, Sinovac approved for pregnant, breastfeeding mums

AstraZeneca, Sinovac approved for pregnant, breastfeeding mums

It is an update from the previous advice which only recommended Pfizer.

Home Ministry announces operation on SOP non-compliance in economic sectors

Home Ministry announces operation on SOP non-compliance in economic sectors

Ops Patuh will focus on aspects of wrongful use of the approval letter to operate.

Puppy saves family from house fire in Teluk Intan

Puppy saves family from house fire in Teluk Intan

Four-legged hero wakes up owner to alert family of a blaze spreading through their home.

Swiss health ministry data shows vaccinated people seldom hit by Covid-19

Swiss health ministry data shows vaccinated people seldom hit by Covid-19

In about five months, only 209 of 180,000 new infections involve fully vaccinated people.

Govt vows to expedite solutions as contract doctors threaten strike

Govt vows to expedite solutions as contract doctors threaten strike

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz agrees to this following a meeting with Schomos.

Harapan urges caution in teacher's one-off recruitment

Harapan urges caution in teacher's one-off recruitment

It suggests govt conduct the recruitment process in three phases.

Homeless person in police custody dies at hospital

Homeless person in police custody dies at hospital

According to the post-mortem, the person died due to bleeding in the brain with no external injuries.
George Town Festival 2021 Perseveres Amidst a Total Lockdown

George Town Festival 2021 Perseveres Amidst a Total Lockdown

The George Town Festival returns from 10th - 18th July 2021 with a wide range of brand new and exciting online programmes.

China dismisses concern for HK freedom after 'Apple Daily' closure

China dismisses concern for HK freedom after 'Apple Daily' closure

Its Foreign Ministry says US criticism is 'factually baseless'.

AG: Only cabinet can decide when Parliament sits, not Agong

AG: Only cabinet can decide when Parliament sits, not Agong

UPDATED 6.07PM | Idrus Harun says the law requires cabinet to advise the king on when His Majesty is allowed to convene Parliament.

Palm giant IOI to assist with US probe over forced labour claims

Palm giant IOI to assist with US probe over forced labour claims

The probe involves concerns related to payment of deposits by workers among others, says activist.

Nhaveen's mum puzzled, worried after DPP's gag bid on activist over 'new evidence'

Nhaveen's mum puzzled, worried after DPP's gag bid on activist over 'new evidence'

Shanti Dorairaj confirms she authorises Arun Dorasamy to speak on behalf of the family.

Oxford researchers say they developed blood test predictor of vaccine efficacy

Oxford researchers say they developed blood test predictor of vaccine efficacy

If validated, the method could offer a short-cut around massive clinical trials in the future.

MOF: Subang airport not for sale

MOF: Subang airport not for sale

Any efforts to maximise the value of Subang airport will not involve the sale of its land, says Finance Ministry.

Teach For Malaysia stands ready to support MOE to address the 18,702 teacher shortage

Teach For Malaysia stands ready to support MOE to address the 18,702 teacher shortage

Teach For Malaysia supports the Ministry of Education’s efforts to recruit, train and develop new teachers with no additional cost to the government.

Bung implicated in 'turtle eggs' meal, Sabah govt to investigate

Bung implicated in 'turtle eggs' meal, Sabah govt to investigate

'Nobody is above the law,' says state tourism, culture and environment minister Jafry Ariffin.

MP claims 'Khazanah letter' to PM details consequences of Subang airport sale

MP claims 'Khazanah letter' to PM details consequences of Subang airport sale

Among others, the letter stated privatising the airport would 'kill' plans to restructure MAG, claims the lawmaker.

Mazlan Lazim is new deputy IGP

Mazlan Lazim is new deputy IGP

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to the appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
COMMENT | Beware the fifth wave of Covid-19

COMMENT | Beware the fifth wave of Covid-19

This wave may be so big as to make the current one look pale in contrast.
Lazada unveils 7 secrets to ‘RM 0' free shipping, ‘Durian Runtuh’ gifts, and unexpected deals for its Mid-Year Sale

Lazada unveils 7 secrets to ‘RM 0' free shipping, ‘Durian Runtuh’ gifts, and unexpected deals for its Mid-Year Sale

Starting today, Malaysians can expect the unexpected on Lazada, as the leading eCommerce platform reveals seven smart shopping secrets to uncover hidden rewards and great savings for its upcoming Unexpected Mid-Year Sale on 5 to 7 July.

COMMENT | Always a boom after tragedy, when will that be for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Always a boom after tragedy, when will that be for Malaysia?

It seems that the whole world is already starting to look optimistic.

Reopen workplaces but with stricter SOPs, MTUC tells govt

Reopen workplaces but with stricter SOPs, MTUC tells govt

UPDATED 4.30PM | Trade union also wants govt to tap MTUC's expertise when drafting workplace procedures.

Pahang approves 510ha of proposed reserve land for Orang Asli

Pahang approves 510ha of proposed reserve land for Orang Asli

Move is part of a new economic project site for Orang Asli including a proposal to plant durian, says MB.

Abim: Curbs likely to last longer, huge relief package needed

Abim: Curbs likely to last longer, huge relief package needed

Group moots automatic moratorium, expedite vaccine progamme and consultation in Covid-19 response.

Speaker, Senate president moot hybrid Parliament meet late Aug, early Sept

Speaker, Senate president moot hybrid Parliament meet late Aug, early Sept

UPDATED 3.20PM | They propose this be preceded by a special sitting in August.

Covid-19 (June 25) - 5,812 new cases as 'total lockdown' expiry draws near

Covid-19 (June 25) - 5,812 new cases as 'total lockdown' expiry draws near

New cases veering away from the threshold needed to enter Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan.

CU – Korea’s No. 1 convenience store is going everywhere!

CU – Korea’s No. 1 convenience store is going everywhere!

Korea’s largest convenience store CU opened its first flagship store in Malaysia in April and subsequently with another three more stores in Bandar Puteri Puchong, Desa Petaling and Rohas Perkasa KLCC.
COMMENT | Protect integrity, independence of our legal institutions

COMMENT | Protect integrity, independence of our legal institutions

We are not puppets on a stage and the administration of justice is not entertainment.

RM640,000 worth of scholarships available to Malaysians for digital entrepreneurship programme

RM640,000 worth of scholarships available to Malaysians for digital entrepreneurship programme

The programme brings innovative educational experiences through a combination of transformative 21st-century content and career guidance over 4 weeks.
Nhaveen murder trial: DPP tries to gag activist on 'new evidence'

Nhaveen murder trial: DPP tries to gag activist on 'new evidence'

Gag order application was filed on June 18 with Penang High Court, says lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan.

LETTER | No need to rush Parliament reopening

LETTER | No need to rush Parliament reopening

Is there an emergency that warrants such a rushed meeting?

Umno set to postpone party elections for 18 months

Umno set to postpone party elections for 18 months

The decision was reached via a resolution made online, according to an Umno source.

Tackling Tax: Myths and Facts About Transfer Pricing

Tackling Tax: Myths and Facts About Transfer Pricing

Court gives home minister 14 days to decide on Pejuang's registration appeal

Court gives home minister 14 days to decide on Pejuang's registration appeal

UPDATED 12.20PM | Judge allows Pejuang’s judicial review bid to compel Hamzah to decide.

Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future

Philippine 'river warriors' fight tide of trash for cleaner future

The group works to clear the glut of garbage floating or washed up along Manila's notorious Pasig River.

Volunteers accused of 'selling vaccination appointments', CITF lodges report

Volunteers accused of 'selling vaccination appointments', CITF lodges report

They allegedly charged RM100 per person for back-door access to the vaccines.

Myclaaz trainers garnered RM300,000 in sales in just 3 months

Myclaaz trainers garnered RM300,000 in sales in just 3 months

Become a Myclaaz trainer today for free and enjoy its benefits by showcasing your products and services there!
Emotions run high as Hong Kong bids farewell to Apple Daily

Emotions run high as Hong Kong bids farewell to Apple Daily

'I hope reporters can stay true to their faith and keep working hard.'
COMMENT | With logic like Annuar Musa's, who needs spin doctors?

COMMENT | With logic like Annuar Musa's, who needs spin doctors?

By his logic, Najib is innocent because the former PM is roaming around freely now.

Hong Kong's Apple Daily to live on in blockchain, free of censors

Hong Kong's Apple Daily to live on in blockchain, free of censors

'History must not be determined by those in power.'
AVM Cloud: Multi-cloud operations requires advanced data management and protection

AVM Cloud: Multi-cloud operations requires advanced data management and protection

Earlier this year, one of the region’s leading telco groups, TIME dotCom Berhad (TIME), acquired a 60% equity interest in AVM Cloud.
Umno VP urges rebels to bury aspirations, follow president, supreme council

Umno VP urges rebels to bury aspirations, follow president, supreme council

Discipline is paramount and all must follow lead of party chief and council, says Khaled Nordin.

First Covid-19 case could have hit China in Oct 2019 - study

First Covid-19 case could have hit China in Oct 2019 - study

The most likely date for the virus's emergence was Nov 17, 2019, and it had probably already spread globally by January 2020.
MP SPEAKS | Malaysia will never win the war against Covid-19 if…

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia will never win the war against Covid-19 if…

Annuar Musa’s attitude towards the pandemic represents the mentality of the Muhyiddin Yassin government.

COMMENT | Three reasons why East Asia does better in fighting Covid-19

COMMENT | Three reasons why East Asia does better in fighting Covid-19

This is not a case of democratic versus authoritarian governments, as some have argued.
LETTER | Suhakam pleased with govt’s vaccination drive for children

LETTER | Suhakam pleased with govt’s vaccination drive for children

The rising cases of Covid-19 in children - and the several deaths from the virus - are indeed very worrying.

YOURSAY | Political crisis: No way out for Malaysia

YOURSAY | Political crisis: No way out for Malaysia

‘Everything looks possible but it’s only good on paper.’
UK's Covid-19 test-and-trace system still missing targets-watchdog

UK's Covid-19 test-and-trace system still missing targets-watchdog

However, the results of millions of tests to find asymptomatic cases have not been reported, according to its Parliament.

Agriculture sectors to continue operating throughout National Recovery phases

Agriculture sectors to continue operating throughout National Recovery phases

Govt will ensure crops, livestock, fisheries and food industries operate without any disruption, says Ronald Kiandee.

WHO estimates Covid-19 boosters needed yearly for the most vulnerable

WHO estimates Covid-19 boosters needed yearly for the most vulnerable

The forecast is subject to changes and is also paired with two other less likely scenarios.
Umno tussle heats up

Umno tussle heats up

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