Archive - 29 June 2021

Be caring, look out for depression signs in loved ones - Noor Hisham

Be caring, look out for depression signs in loved ones - Noor Hisham

Signs include loss of interest in routine activities, isolation from family and friends.

Movement permits for plumbers, hawkers extended to July 7 - IGP

Movement permits for plumbers, hawkers extended to July 7 - IGP

Movement permit for self-employed individuals must be re-applied after expiry, says Acryl Sani.

Former South Africa leader Zuma sentenced to 15 months jail

Former South Africa leader Zuma sentenced to 15 months jail

He is sentenced to jail for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry.

Russia's Sputnik V 90pct effective against Delta variant, developers say

Russia's Sputnik V 90pct effective against Delta variant, developers say

Shot previously found to be almost 92pct effective against original Covid-19.

Pemulih: 35k jobs to be created in creative industry - minister

Pemulih: 35k jobs to be created in creative industry - minister

Creative industry players to benefit through RTM, Bernama, and Cendana, says Saifuddin.

Sabah must adopt SOP issued by NSC - Ismail Sabri

Sabah must adopt SOP issued by NSC - Ismail Sabri

Sabah govt must abide just like other states, says the senior minister.

Palm giant IOI faces labour abuse allegations in new report

Palm giant IOI faces labour abuse allegations in new report

Workers face poor living conditions, pay high recruitment fees, say Finnwatch.

PKR Youth power struggle: Chiefs wants Najwan reinstated

PKR Youth power struggle: Chiefs wants Najwan reinstated

Party youth wing’s Selangor leader was sacked yesterday.

Millions of contributors have less than RM5,000 in their EPF account

Millions of contributors have less than RM5,000 in their EPF account

Almost four million are not qualified for the latest i-Citra withdrawal scheme, reveals finance minister.

Don't stigmatise suicide as mental illness - Perak deputy mufti

Don't stigmatise suicide as mental illness - Perak deputy mufti

Zamri Hasim urges society to be more concerned and attentive towards their loved ones.

Oct 8 hearing for RM16m suit involving Baling MP's family

Oct 8 hearing for RM16m suit involving Baling MP's family

Forfeiture suit against Abdul Azeez's wife and four children postponed due to MCO.

Zahid to remain Umno president until Dec 2022 at least

Zahid to remain Umno president until Dec 2022 at least

Suspension of party polls for 18 months halted plans to depose leader.

Go black to support contract healthcare workers - MMA's public appeal

Go black to support contract healthcare workers - MMA's public appeal

Its president has requested that personal profile pictures on social media accounts be changed to black or monochrome.
GDP to be revised down following latest MCO - Zafrul

GDP to be revised down following latest MCO - Zafrul

Pemulih announced by govt yesterday will give 2pct uplift, says finance minister.

Goldman, Blankfein, Cohn must face shareholder lawsuit in US over 1MDB scandal

Goldman, Blankfein, Cohn must face shareholder lawsuit in US over 1MDB scandal

US district judge says shareholders adequately alleged that several statements by them were false and misleading.

Explainer: Are Chinese Covid-19 shots effective against the Delta variant?

Explainer: Are Chinese Covid-19 shots effective against the Delta variant?

Sinovac spokesperson claims its shot shows three-fold reduction in neutralising Delta.

Selangor to get over 4 million vaccine doses in July

Selangor to get over 4 million vaccine doses in July

The target is to use 3,806,544 doses in a month, which would correspond to a utilisation rate of 95 percent.
Anwar explains why Agong wants Parliament to convene before Aug 1

Anwar explains why Agong wants Parliament to convene before Aug 1

PM Muhyiddin should resign if he refuses to heed the royal decree, says PKR chief.

LETTER | What happened to the 12th Malaysia Plan?

LETTER | What happened to the 12th Malaysia Plan?

I support our Yang di-Pertuan Agong in re-opening Parliament at the very soonest.
LETTER | The late KS Nijhar was a friendly, helpful MP

LETTER | The late KS Nijhar was a friendly, helpful MP

With his passing on, Subang constituents bid a sad farewell to a duty-conscious MP.
Factbox: Countries weigh 'mix and match' Covid-19 vaccines

Factbox: Countries weigh 'mix and match' Covid-19 vaccines

Several medical studies to test the efficacy of switching Covid-19 vaccines are underway.
Moderna Southeast Asia partner says regional vaccine supplies booked until year-end

Moderna Southeast Asia partner says regional vaccine supplies booked until year-end

'One should assume that if you're starting to negotiate today, you're looking at 2022 before you get any supply.'

Xi stresses loyalty as Chinese Communist Party prepares for 100th anniversary

Xi stresses loyalty as Chinese Communist Party prepares for 100th anniversary

Xi awards a new medal of honour to 29 members as part of the celebrations.

Questions remain after Batu Pahat MP says durian feast was ‘before MCO’

Questions remain after Batu Pahat MP says durian feast was ‘before MCO’

UPDATED 8.20PM | Rashid claims outdoor feast was last year while Zuraida said she didn't attend.

LETTER | How does increased testing reduce Covid-19 cases?

LETTER | How does increased testing reduce Covid-19 cases?

It is always easier to address a problem if you know the full extent of the issue at hand.

FM: Moratorium not interest free, but banks told to waive compounded interest

FM: Moratorium not interest free, but banks told to waive compounded interest

UPDATED 5.30PM | I have asked the banks, no compounded interests, no penalty, Zafrul says.

Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

Former Suhakam commissioner Mehrun Siraj passes away

She died peacefully this morning at her home due to illness at the age of 75.

Steering committee to work on MA63 syllabus - Ongkili

Steering committee to work on MA63 syllabus - Ongkili

The committee will be compiling all historical facts that led to the formation of Malaysia 58 years ago, the minister says.

Refugee aid distributor heartbroken over having to choose which family to help

Refugee aid distributor heartbroken over having to choose which family to help

'How do you decide who gets to eat for the week? I don't know how,' says Heidy Quah.
Covid-19 (June 29): 107 deaths, 6k new cases again, record in KL, ICU cases rising

Covid-19 (June 29): 107 deaths, 6k new cases again, record in KL, ICU cases rising

First time in 11 days total number of new cases above 6,000.

Police take statements from Tok Pa, 3 others over dine-in session

Police take statements from Tok Pa, 3 others over dine-in session

Police also say the investigations into the SOP violation have been completed.

Law firms now essential services, can resume operations during total lockdown

Law firms now essential services, can resume operations during total lockdown

Lawyers hail move to allow better access to legal representation during current MCO.

Indoor ventilation guides still missing, despite more clusters at workplaces

Indoor ventilation guides still missing, despite more clusters at workplaces

PM’s public health advisor says ventilation guidelines need to be implemented urgently to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Nik Abduh: Pray when faced with challenges, not wave white flag

Nik Abduh: Pray when faced with challenges, not wave white flag

'Raise your hands and supplicate to God. That is the flag of strength and optimism in facing life’s challenges.'
Tourism players want to reopen in Phase 2 just like shopping malls

Tourism players want to reopen in Phase 2 just like shopping malls

Association says tourism industry revenue down by 80.9 percent in 2020.

Govt to reopen in-person service counters on July 1, subject to strict SOPs

Govt to reopen in-person service counters on July 1, subject to strict SOPs

This is for services that cannot be conducted online.

Agong says it again: Reconvene Parliament as soon as possible

Agong says it again: Reconvene Parliament as soon as possible

UPDATED 2.28PM | His Majesty expresses such after granting an audience to the speakers of both houses of Parliament.

Preacher Ebit Lew opens orphanage in Gaza

Preacher Ebit Lew opens orphanage in Gaza

Lew has rented out two residences for the children of Rumah Kasih Umat.

Engineering consultancy firm seeks to strike out suit over KVDT2 project

Engineering consultancy firm seeks to strike out suit over KVDT2 project

Opus Consultants wants to remove itself as a defendant of the suit.

White flag for aid: Zuraida joins in, Amanah to turn it political

White flag for aid: Zuraida joins in, Amanah to turn it political

The two are being criticised for hitching a ride on an initiative set up by the people to help those in need.

LETTER | Who cares about our old age when we have no food now

LETTER | Who cares about our old age when we have no food now

Every little bit goes a long way these days and we are truly grateful.
M'sia plunges from 16th to 51st in Bloomberg's Covid resilience ranking

M'sia plunges from 16th to 51st in Bloomberg's Covid resilience ranking

A total of 53 economies worldwide were surveyed.

COMMENT | Integrity, grief and 'kita jaga kita'

COMMENT | Integrity, grief and 'kita jaga kita'

The need to heal the immense emotional load, that impedes our progress as a society, is urgent.

COMMENT | Band-aid relief without recovery?

COMMENT | Band-aid relief without recovery?

The new Pemulih package seems to be more of the same without a concerted effort to plan ahead.

Lawyer wants post-mortem to ascertain assault allegations in detainee's death

Lawyer wants post-mortem to ascertain assault allegations in detainee's death

Mohd Iqbal Abdullah, 29, died at the hospital while being treated for a severe stomach problem.

LETTER | Constitutional crisis and parliamentary democracy

LETTER | Constitutional crisis and parliamentary democracy

The call by Agong to convene Parliament should not be ruled out based on the question of advice by the executive.
Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - NRD

Changing father's name on personal identification document allowed - NRD

Applicants who wish to correct the name, date or place of birth should provide supporting documents.

'If I can do it, others can do it too' - how a person with disabilities adapted to the MCO

'If I can do it, others can do it too' - how a person with disabilities adapted to the MCO

Daniel Cheng, who has cerebral palsy, is managing an online business amid the MCO.

K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk' drivers

K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk tuk' drivers

Young fans have mobilised to put up banners of their favourite K-pop idols on tuk tuks.
MHC: Strike possibility shows govt's failure to look after junior doctors

MHC: Strike possibility shows govt's failure to look after junior doctors

Sincere political will is needed to solve contract doctors’ problems, says coalition.

Facebook hits US$1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaints

Facebook hits US$1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaints

Facebook shares rose more than 4pct after the ruling.
LETTER | i-Citra - how the poor will lose their retirement savings

LETTER | i-Citra - how the poor will lose their retirement savings

'The B40 group would only sink deeper into poverty when their social safety nets become increasingly brittle.'

But even as China celebrates, it erases

But even as China celebrates, it erases

China's ruling party censors its past as centenary nears
UN peacekeeping missions prepare for possible shutdown

UN peacekeeping missions prepare for possible shutdown

This is if the UN General Assembly is unable to agree on a new US$6b budget.

In a scarred Hong Kong, 'beautiful things are gone'

In a scarred Hong Kong, 'beautiful things are gone'

Since the protests died down last year, the city's very landscape has changed.
YOURSAY | With indefinite MCO, govt has finally lost the plot

YOURSAY | With indefinite MCO, govt has finally lost the plot

‘If we are waiting for below 4,000 daily new cases, we are in for the long haul.’
COMMENT | Will the Pemulih package restore recovery?

COMMENT | Will the Pemulih package restore recovery?

The RM150 billion Pemulih package has been eagerly awaited - but can you stimulate an economy still in lockdown?

Snubbed by Interpol, police to re-apply for red notice on M'sian in Germany

Snubbed by Interpol, police to re-apply for red notice on M'sian in Germany

Police want N Ganesparan over a statement he made that could threaten public order and national security.

National 4IR Policy to be launched on July 1

National 4IR Policy to be launched on July 1

This Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy will use advanced technology to drive socio-economic development.

Regulators could mandate standards for company climate disclosures

Regulators could mandate standards for company climate disclosures

The ISSB is set to be launched to inject global consistency and comparability in disclosures.
Contract medical officers' strike: What is it all about?

Contract medical officers' strike: What is it all about?

KINIGUIDE | Frustrated contract doctors are finally speaking up on their pressing circumstances.

'Use white flag if you need food' movement gains traction

'Use white flag if you need food' movement gains traction

It is not clear how the movement to raise aid for food in suffering homes started - but it is gaining steam.

COMMENT | Create stable policy to resolve statelessness

COMMENT | Create stable policy to resolve statelessness

We need a concrete and stable policy and its implementation in order to resolve this stateless issue in Malaysia.

Loan moratorium returns

Loan moratorium returns

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.