Archive - 27 June 2021

Minister apologises for dine-in session in violation of SOP

Minister apologises for dine-in session in violation of SOP

Mustapa Mohamed will leave it to the police to take the appropriate action, his office says.

Right time to reintroduce initiatives to help people - Tengku Zafrul

Right time to reintroduce initiatives to help people - Tengku Zafrul

The finance minister says he had already discussed this matter with the EPF and Bank Negara.
Labuan field hospital receives first group of Covid-19 patients

Labuan field hospital receives first group of Covid-19 patients

The patients include several prisoners from the Labuan Correctional Centre’s cluster of Tembok Labuan.
Ex-AG Thomas disappointed with Harapan's call to sack successor

Ex-AG Thomas disappointed with Harapan's call to sack successor

He says an AG should not be removed from office because some disagree with his legal opinion.

Extended MCO could lead to more industry losses - FMM

Extended MCO could lead to more industry losses - FMM

It says a reduced operating capacity for factories in the essential sectors has led to production challenges.
Ismail Sabri details what future phases of lockdown will entail

Ismail Sabri details what future phases of lockdown will entail

Minister says when the country is ready to move into Phase 2, there will be more easing for the manufacturing sector.
Classified UK defence documents found at bus stop in England, says BBC

Classified UK defence documents found at bus stop in England, says BBC

The documents, almost 50 pages in all, are found by a member of the public.
Putrajaya extends eateries hours during lockdown to 10pm, again

Putrajaya extends eateries hours during lockdown to 10pm, again

Ismail Sabri says this was decided after taking into account appeals and views from the operators of eateries.

MOH denies directive targeting contract medical officers over strike plans

MOH denies directive targeting contract medical officers over strike plans

A ministry staff says the purported notice to crack down on support for a planned strike shared on Twitter is fake.

Harapan calls for AG's sacking for his conduct on royal decree

Harapan calls for AG's sacking for his conduct on royal decree

UPDATED 6.39PM | Idrus Harun's statement is treasonous to the king, the Harapan leaders say.

Umno, PAS leaders push for factories closure as 'total lockdown' drags on

Umno, PAS leaders push for factories closure as 'total lockdown' drags on

They contend that the factories are the biggest contributor to Covid-19 clusters.

Lawyer lodges police report over alleged sexual harassment

Lawyer lodges police report over alleged sexual harassment

Veronica Wong claims she received sexually explicit content from a Chinese association leader via WhatsApp.
Hiring medical officers along racial lines: 'Not our stand'

Hiring medical officers along racial lines: 'Not our stand'

The Health Ministry says there has been some confusion over the minister's statement.

Takiyuddin: Govt yet to decide on hybrid Parliament, will follow Aug-Sept timeline

Takiyuddin: Govt yet to decide on hybrid Parliament, will follow Aug-Sept timeline

Minister says the notice to convene Parliament will be made after the emergency expires on Aug 1.

Don't cut school cleaners' wages during MCO, Education Ministry urged

Don't cut school cleaners' wages during MCO, Education Ministry urged

The activist group wants the ministry to issue a directive to rectify the problem.

No excuse to stop PAC meetings, says chief

No excuse to stop PAC meetings, says chief

The PAC has not met since the start of the emergency, according to its chairperson.

Statesmen think of next generation, not next election - Rafidah blasts MCO inconsistency

Statesmen think of next generation, not next election - Rafidah blasts MCO inconsistency

The constant changes and last-minute announcements hamstring any effort to plan ahead.

Perak Harapan announces new leadership line-up

Perak Harapan announces new leadership line-up

Nizar dropped from the state leadership council.

Covid-19 (June 27): 5,586 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 5th consecutive day

Covid-19 (June 27): 5,586 new cases, S'gor above 2k for 5th consecutive day

Selangor reports the most number of cases at 2,212.

Citing 'golden children' who flout SOPs, Umno veep says 'half-baked' MCO won't work

Citing 'golden children' who flout SOPs, Umno veep says 'half-baked' MCO won't work

Mohd Khaled Nordin questions locking up the entire country while factories continue to operate.

Khairy's advisers refute Siti Mariah on Selangor's vaccination issue

Khairy's advisers refute Siti Mariah on Selangor's vaccination issue

The state health exco has accused Khairy of 'lying' about vaccine supply for Selangor.

Vintage Converse shoes sell for RM40,800

Vintage Converse shoes sell for RM40,800

A Kuantan buyer snapped up the shoes within eight hours of the shoes being put up for sale on Facebook.

Over 7.2m doses administered as of June 26

Over 7.2m doses administered as of June 26

Five states recorded highest number of people given two doses of vaccine.

Woman fined RM5,000 for crossing district without permission

Woman fined RM5,000 for crossing district without permission

Malacca police say the woman was nabbed at a roadblock.

LETTER | Encouraging smokers to switch to safer nicotine products

LETTER | Encouraging smokers to switch to safer nicotine products

THR strategy can be useful tool in the common goal to eventually end smoking habit.

Guan Eng: With more lockdown extension, stimulus package cannot be cosmetic

Guan Eng: With more lockdown extension, stimulus package cannot be cosmetic

A minimum of RM45 billion needed to offset economic losses of RM170 billion incurred from full lockdown.

Zahid questions Putrajaya's decison to allow moneylenders to operate

Zahid questions Putrajaya's decison to allow moneylenders to operate

The Umno president doesn't see them as providing essential services.

PM: Indefinite Phase one MCO until cases drop below 4k a day

PM: Indefinite Phase one MCO until cases drop below 4k a day

The government will announce more comprehensive assistance to all groups of society on Monday or Tuesday, as part of the National Recovery Plan.

Residents, staff of Cheshire Home get Covid-19 vaccine

Residents, staff of Cheshire Home get Covid-19 vaccine

Dozens of residents and staff members have gotten their first dose on June 24.

MP SPEAKS | AG's interpretation of law is repugnant to parliamentary democracy

MP SPEAKS | AG's interpretation of law is repugnant to parliamentary democracy

The AG also seems to have a conflict of interest as the highest legal officer for both the government and the king.

Teacher turns boat into classroom

Teacher turns boat into classroom

He rows the wooden boat to pick up his students from their houses.

Senator moots amendment to prevent abuse of statutory declarations

Senator moots amendment to prevent abuse of statutory declarations

The changing of prime ministers should be done through elections or Parliament instead of SDs.

Twin sisters swapped at birth - truth unfolds after 19 years

Twin sisters swapped at birth - truth unfolds after 19 years

They were believed to have been swapped in a Kota Bharu hospital at birth and grew up with different families.

'Be truthful or your nose will get longer' - Siti Mariah tells Khairy in salvo over vaccine supply

'Be truthful or your nose will get longer' - Siti Mariah tells Khairy in salvo over vaccine supply

The selangor health official was responding to claims that the state is underutilising vaccines.

COMMENT | The case for an automatic six-month loan moratorium

COMMENT | The case for an automatic six-month loan moratorium

Economic collapse may be imminent if vulnerable groups and businesses are not given the assistance they need.

Edict wants inquest into death of homeless man detained at Kota Bharu lockup

Edict wants inquest into death of homeless man detained at Kota Bharu lockup

The post-mortem determined that the man died from bleeding in the brain with no apparent external injuries.

LETTER | Abide to SOPs even when fully vaccinated

LETTER | Abide to SOPs even when fully vaccinated

Healthcare workers are still facing an uphill task to bring Covid-19 under control.

LETTER | A phone call could change one's life

LETTER | A phone call could change one's life

It is important for us to check up on our friends and acquaintances during these difficult times.

UK health minister quits after breaking Covid-19 rules by kissing aide

UK health minister quits after breaking Covid-19 rules by kissing aide

Matt Hancock admits to embracing and kissing an aide in his office during lockdown.

Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces

Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces

The country is facing its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.

Cops looking for man who allegedly insulted royalty, govt

Cops looking for man who allegedly insulted royalty, govt

Police say the 39-year-old man is believed to be in Germany.

YOURSAY | Anwar should’ve known better than to trust Umno

YOURSAY | Anwar should’ve known better than to trust Umno

‘Will he ever learn anything from all the backstabbing?’