Archive - 28 June 2021

Online sale of Covid-19 vaccines a scam - CID director

Online sale of Covid-19 vaccines a scam - CID director

'Vaccines could not be sold indiscriminately because vaccination is based on MySejahtera registrations,' says Abd Jalil.
SMEs request for automatic six-month loan moratorium approval

SMEs request for automatic six-month loan moratorium approval

SMEs continue to have problems getting moratorium, as banks view missed payments negatively.
Three-hour trip into interior Ranau worth it, all vaccines given out

Three-hour trip into interior Ranau worth it, all vaccines given out

CITF team undertakes 40km journey to ensure residents there are not left out of the vaccination exercise.

Hardship forces family of four to live in deserted goat pen

Hardship forces family of four to live in deserted goat pen

They have had to go hungry from time to time and the MCO 3.0 has again forced the husband out of work.
Boko Haram fighters pledge to Islamic State in video, worrying observers

Boko Haram fighters pledge to Islamic State in video, worrying observers

The video fuels fear that Iswap is consolidating control of the insurgency in northeastern Nigeria.
Study: Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot

Study: Oxford Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response from booster shot

The Oxford University study found that a third dose of the vaccine increases antibody and T-cell immune responses.
RMN helicopter makes emergency landing at Lumut base

RMN helicopter makes emergency landing at Lumut base

All crew members rescued.

Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of Covid patient's body

Healthcare workers endure 1km walk carrying casket of Covid patient's body

Despite having to wear PPE in the scorching hot weather, they remain committed to carrying out their duties.
Pemulih package: Six-month loan moratorium; RM5k EPF withdrawal

Pemulih package: Six-month loan moratorium; RM5k EPF withdrawal

UPDATED 6.34PM | Those interested will need to apply with their banks instead of an automatic opt-in.

Govt expands food basket aid, RM300k for all MPs including opposition

Govt expands food basket aid, RM300k for all MPs including opposition

UPDATED 6.21PM | PM also announces an additional RM10m for a special food basket programme for the Orang Asli community.

Only 5-10pct of Covid-19 cases from manufacturing sector - Azmin

Only 5-10pct of Covid-19 cases from manufacturing sector - Azmin

The minister says it's not true most of the cases come from the economic sector.

World Bank’s downward revision for Malaysia's GDP expected - Azmin

World Bank’s downward revision for Malaysia's GDP expected - Azmin

Certainly it has to do with the decision of the government to impose the MCO 3.0, says the minister.
After flak on social media, deregistered doc resigns as MARii advisor

After flak on social media, deregistered doc resigns as MARii advisor

Its CEO Madani Sahari says Dr Faizal only advised the institute on data management.

PM unveils RM150b ‘Pemulih’ package, largest since first lockdown

PM unveils RM150b ‘Pemulih’ package, largest since first lockdown

The latest package was announced in light of an indefinite total lockdown.
Sackings, dissolutions in PKR Youth signs of another internal tussle?

Sackings, dissolutions in PKR Youth signs of another internal tussle?

At least two state youth leaderships are dissolved and a number of leaders at the wing's central level sacked.
Babies swapped at birth: Hospital to check documents

Babies swapped at birth: Hospital to check documents

The Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital will also trace the health personnel on duty.

AstraZeneca on track to meet Southeast Asia vaccine orders including M'sia's

AstraZeneca on track to meet Southeast Asia vaccine orders including M'sia's

This comes after some initial delays in regional production and delivery.

US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

It did not disclose whether it believed anyone was killed or injured but officials said assessments were ongoing.
Jamal Abdillah apologises for durian feast, karaoke session

Jamal Abdillah apologises for durian feast, karaoke session

'I hope the community at large does not emulate my mistake,' the veteran singer says.
J&E Advance Tech gets nod to procure vaccines from Pharmaniaga

J&E Advance Tech gets nod to procure vaccines from Pharmaniaga

The vaccines will be offered to businesses, factories and SMEs.

Sirim conducts various levels of testing to ensure Sinovac safety

Sirim conducts various levels of testing to ensure Sinovac safety

The tests are part of the process validation to establish evidence such as toxicity, stability and potency of final product.

PM to announce new stimulus package at 5pm

PM to announce new stimulus package at 5pm

UPDATED 4.30PM | This comes after the indefinite extension of Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan.

Nearly 670,000 workers from 4,500 companies registered for Covid-19 jabs

Nearly 670,000 workers from 4,500 companies registered for Covid-19 jabs

The vaccination process for manufacturing workers in Selangor has started today.

COMMENT | Metaphors and kangkong professors

COMMENT | Metaphors and kangkong professors

Kangkong professors may sound profound but they use metaphors dim-wittedly.

2021-06-29

2021-06-29

LETTER | Malaysia has constitutional monarchs, not executive rulers

LETTER | Malaysia has constitutional monarchs, not executive rulers

The rulers' roles are mostly ceremonial and they act on the advice of the executive.

No job security, career development in health system - doctors' strike organisers

No job security, career development in health system - doctors' strike organisers

These are among the reasons junior medical officers under contract plan to strike.

Legal experts: Parliament should debate ordinances before emergency expires

Legal experts: Parliament should debate ordinances before emergency expires

Debating them after the emergency is lifted would render such efforts academic.

LETTER | Alarming fears over variants of concern

LETTER | Alarming fears over variants of concern

The only way to eliminate the VOC threat is by stepping up the vaccination drive.

Ex-AG Apandi defends AG Idrus against Harapan call for sacking

Ex-AG Apandi defends AG Idrus against Harapan call for sacking

The current AG is merely laying out the law as it is in the Federal Constitution.

Covid-19 (June 28): 5,218 new cases, death toll exceeds 5k

Covid-19 (June 28): 5,218 new cases, death toll exceeds 5k

UPDATED 7.23PM | The government's target of under 4k new cases a day still not achievable yet.

Bank Negara likely to maintain OPR - analysts

Bank Negara likely to maintain OPR - analysts

The central bank is expected to keep the rate at 1.75 percent.

Don’t let Hippocratic oath turn into hypocritical oath, rights group tells MOH

Don’t let Hippocratic oath turn into hypocritical oath, rights group tells MOH

This is over proposals by another group to appoint more medical officers from among Bumiputeras.

Prayer hall in mosque cannot be used as vaccination area - deputy minister

Prayer hall in mosque cannot be used as vaccination area - deputy minister

Ahmad Amzad says the opening of PPV at any mosque should be done in accordance with SOP.
Govt allows lawyers temporary access to law offices for admin work

Govt allows lawyers temporary access to law offices for admin work

This is for a one-off, three-day permit.

Sabah tweaks Phase 1 to their 'taste', allows dine-in

Sabah tweaks Phase 1 to their 'taste', allows dine-in

Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says some sectors will still be allowed to open.

Young woman's life upended after long bout with Covid-19

Young woman's life upended after long bout with Covid-19

Her lungs now only function at less than half its normal capacity.

Research houses expect inflation to decelerate further this year

Research houses expect inflation to decelerate further this year

This as the full MCO will likely keep the economy operating below its potential for an extended period of time.
KJ: We supplied Covid-19 vaccines based on data from S'gor MB meeting

KJ: We supplied Covid-19 vaccines based on data from S'gor MB meeting

UPDATED 1.37PM | He says this in response to S'gor exco's accusation that CITF undersupplied vaccines to the state.

LETTER | Abetting the coronavirus

LETTER | Abetting the coronavirus

Many people have lost their jobs and their lives due to disappointing govt decisions in handling Covid-19.

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

The future of our parliamentary democracy lies in the hands of the Independent Special Committee members.

Shahidan wants Umno elections to be held earlier to resolve leadership crisis

Shahidan wants Umno elections to be held earlier to resolve leadership crisis

The MP feels if there's a request for Parliament to sit earlier, the same can be done for Umno polls.

Tackling Tax: How to Handle a Corporate Tax Audit in a nutshell

Tackling Tax: How to Handle a Corporate Tax Audit in a nutshell

Taxation is not as complicated as you thought it may be as the tax guru himself is here to break it down for you and here’s how.

July 26 hearing of Deepak's appeal to reinstate suit against Najib, 4 others

July 26 hearing of Deepak's appeal to reinstate suit against Najib, 4 others

This is over an alleged conspiracy that caused Deepak, his brother and their company to incur losses.

Report: Pro-Palestinian hackers from M'sia claim data theft of over 300,000 Israeli students

Report: Pro-Palestinian hackers from M'sia claim data theft of over 300,000 Israeli students

They reportedly stole the personal details in response to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

2021-06-28

2021-06-28

LETTER | Big difference between domestic tourism and domestic tours

LETTER | Big difference between domestic tourism and domestic tours

Tourism players need to rethink their business model amid the pandemic.

COMMENT | Here's the SOP for 'hybrid' Parliament

COMMENT | Here's the SOP for 'hybrid' Parliament

Since govt claims it takes a long time to come up with such an SOP, here are some suggestions to speed it up.

Agong's discretion: Don't misconstrue law to fit desired outcome - lawyer

Agong's discretion: Don't misconstrue law to fit desired outcome - lawyer

New Sin Yew says those seeking to reconvene Parliament should pursue other available avenues.
SATIRE | Don’t teach grandma how to suck eggs

SATIRE | Don’t teach grandma how to suck eggs

Overseas education is extremely important for character development for children.

Defending AG, Ali Biju blasts former Harapan colleagues for propaganda, half-truths

Defending AG, Ali Biju blasts former Harapan colleagues for propaganda, half-truths

The deputy minister says the AG has every right to clarify the role of the rulers in a constitutional monarchy.

Two-thirds of SMEs see no hope business will recover this year

Two-thirds of SMEs see no hope business will recover this year

SME association's survey shows 16pct of respondents believe that their business will only recover in 2023.

MOs told of possible action during 'engagement' session if they join strike

MOs told of possible action during 'engagement' session if they join strike

This is conveyed to a group of junior medical officers from Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Terengganu.

Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport - media

Hong Kong police arrest former Apple Daily journalist at airport - media

Fung Wai-kong is the seventh staffer at the pro-democracy newspaper to be arrested on national security grounds.

COMMENT | Inside ministers’ poor imagination of how the poor lives

COMMENT | Inside ministers’ poor imagination of how the poor lives

They are trivialising and cheapening the people’s real pain and suffering.
Seven killed, more than 50 injured in blast in Bangladesh

Seven killed, more than 50 injured in blast in Bangladesh

The cause of the explosion is not immediately clear.

AG asked to reveal advice to govt on Parliament's six-month lapse period

AG asked to reveal advice to govt on Parliament's six-month lapse period

UPDATED 3.15PM | NGOs say they understand that Idrus Harun is in a difficult position as he had to advise both Agong and govt.

North Koreans worry over 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media says

North Koreans worry over 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media says

The country's leader appear to have lost a noticeable amount of weight after disappearing from the public eye.

LETTER | The making of a wonderful Malaysia

LETTER | The making of a wonderful Malaysia

The pandemic presents Malaysians with a chance to start anew.

COMMENT | Why does the PN regime get away with disrespecting the royal institution?

COMMENT | Why does the PN regime get away with disrespecting the royal institution?

It shows the hypocrisy of the government and the Malay political establishment.

YOURSAY | Rafidah is right - prioritise quality over quantity

YOURSAY | Rafidah is right - prioritise quality over quantity

‘If we set to hire the best, we will have good educators for our children.’
Zaid: PM should explain AG's 'disrespectful' behaviour towards king

Zaid: PM should explain AG's 'disrespectful' behaviour towards king

However, the former law minister refrains from lending his voice to the call for Idrus Harun's removal.

Indefinite total lockdown

Indefinite total lockdown

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