Archive - 1 July 2021

JobStreet’s much awaited Malaysia Career and Training Fair set for 6 to 9 July 2021

JobStreet’s much awaited Malaysia Career and Training Fair set for 6 to 9 July 2021

JobStreet said that thousands of jobs will be available during the four-day virtual career fair with top employers participating from various industries.
Kedah MB dismisses #BenderaPutih as ‘political propaganda’

Kedah MB dismisses #BenderaPutih as ‘political propaganda’

He calls public to contact authorities for help instead, reports Utusan Malaysia.

Cops deny threatening Kuantan folk to take down white flag

Cops deny threatening Kuantan folk to take down white flag

No action should be taken if white flags are flown at appropriate places - Pahang police chief.

Verde Resources With An Unconventional Approach To Carbon Sequestration

Verde Resources With An Unconventional Approach To Carbon Sequestration

The Company recently raised $3.1 million in seed funding, a significant commitment towards the green initiative.
M'sia only country giving comprehensive moratorium, estimated RM80b - Zafrul

M'sia only country giving comprehensive moratorium, estimated RM80b - Zafrul

Granting of moratorium only a temporary measure, says the finance minister.

No private distributorship of our Covid-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia

No private distributorship of our Covid-19 vaccine - Pfizer Malaysia

Vaccines through non-authorised channels cannot be assured of quality, the company says.

PMO: RM300k is for MPs to enhance current food basket programme

PMO: RM300k is for MPs to enhance current food basket programme

This comes after two opposition lawmakers said the allocation was only enough for 3,000 recipients.
Enhanced MCO in parts of Klang Valley - what you can and cannot do

Enhanced MCO in parts of Klang Valley - what you can and cannot do

A total of 34 sub-districts in Selangor and 14 localities in KL are affected.

Cops probing tweet claiming abuse of MySejahtera data

Cops probing tweet claiming abuse of MySejahtera data

Galen Centre chief exec's 8-month-old tweet claims abuse of data by tracking people who fled EMCO.

Relocation allowed under Phase 1 of NRP - ministry

Relocation allowed under Phase 1 of NRP - ministry

Property owners need to obtain police permission for themselves as well as for the movers.

OCPDs to lead nationwide 'Op Patuh' beginning tomorrow

OCPDs to lead nationwide 'Op Patuh' beginning tomorrow

It will be conducted jointly with other enforcement agencies.

Kuala Nerus residents don't need to display white flag, says MP

Kuala Nerus residents don't need to display white flag, says MP

Instead, Khairuddin Aman Razali urges them to call his officers for help.

Stricter lockdown in Klang Valley, mass testing, most factories to close

Stricter lockdown in Klang Valley, mass testing, most factories to close

Only factories producing basic necessities - food, masks and medicine - are allowed to operate.
AstraZeneca vaccine dose interval reduced to 9 weeks - KJ

AstraZeneca vaccine dose interval reduced to 9 weeks - KJ

UPDATED 11PM | First recipients will now get their second dose on July 7 instead of July 28.

Welfare minister gives thumbs up for 'white flag' movement

Welfare minister gives thumbs up for 'white flag' movement

Rina Harun says such a campaign can help inculcate the public to become more empathetic towards others.
US to downgrade M'sia to lowest tier in trafficking report -sources

US to downgrade M'sia to lowest tier in trafficking report -sources

The country will fall to 'Tier 3' after spending three years on 'Tier 2 Watchlist' in latest TIP report, say sources.

Annuar: Free parking in KL until Merdeka Day

Annuar: Free parking in KL until Merdeka Day

'I hope that the savings can be used for necessities at home,' says the FT minister.

LETTER | S'gor govt ignoring objections to Kuala Langat forest reserve degazetting

LETTER | S'gor govt ignoring objections to Kuala Langat forest reserve degazetting

There should not be any alternative development in or near the forests.
EPF: i-Citra for withdrawal from Account 2 first

EPF: i-Citra for withdrawal from Account 2 first

EPF members below age of 55 eligible to apply for i-Citra, says Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Hotels too are resorting to 'white flag'

Hotels too are resorting to 'white flag'

But they are asking for financial aid for their ailing industry.

Penang weighs options on reconvening state assembly

Penang weighs options on reconvening state assembly

CM says one option is to hold the state assembly sitting before Aug 1 after getting Agong's consent.

Contract MOs' strike won't jeopardise healthcare delivery, say organisers

Contract MOs' strike won't jeopardise healthcare delivery, say organisers

They claim other colleagues can cover for them when strike takes place on July 26.

LETTER | Aspiring students losing a chance in higher education

LETTER | Aspiring students losing a chance in higher education

The original MUET on Demand session scheduled for June 20 and July 3 has been postponed to Sept 25.

CITF approves plantation and commodity sector in vaccination programme

CITF approves plantation and commodity sector in vaccination programme

Khairy says the three other economic sectors approved earlier were construction, transportation and manufacturing.

Housing and Local Govt Ministry denies advertising personal loans

Housing and Local Govt Ministry denies advertising personal loans

The ministry clarifies that it has not offered such a loan on FB, advises public to be careful.

Covid-19 (July 1): 6,988 new cases, veering further from NRP target

Covid-19 (July 1): 6,988 new cases, veering further from NRP target

UPDATED 7.40PM | Number of daily new cases increasing of late, dashing hopes of entering NRP's Phase 2 any time soon.

Ex-CEO Nik Faisal not in Malaysia, yet to be served with suit by SRC

Ex-CEO Nik Faisal not in Malaysia, yet to be served with suit by SRC

He is the only one among seven defendants who has yet to be served a writ of summons.

Rare earth mining: Activists launch online petition to save Pos Lanai Orang Asli

Rare earth mining: Activists launch online petition to save Pos Lanai Orang Asli

The petition will be submitted to the Pahang government.

S'gor PKR Youth chiefs rebel against Akmal

S'gor PKR Youth chiefs rebel against Akmal

They want an EGM to choose a new Selangor PKR Youth leader.

Soy sauce, eggs and white T-shirt at family home housing 13

Soy sauce, eggs and white T-shirt at family home housing 13

For the past two months, the family in Kelantan has been struggling after their source of income was cut off.
Two suicides a day on average between 2019 and May this year - police

Two suicides a day on average between 2019 and May this year - police

Bukit Aman CID director says main causes of suicide include family problems, emotional and financial pressure.

KL's Hotel Istana to cease operations after 30 years

KL's Hotel Istana to cease operations after 30 years

The building is a landmark situated in the city centre along Jalan Raja Chulan.

Vivocom signs MYR $1.45 Billion (US$ 350,000,000) investment deal with Strattner Alternative Credit Fund LP.

Vivocom signs MYR $1.45 Billion (US$ 350,000,000) investment deal with Strattner Alternative Credit Fund LP.

Vivocom International Holdings Berhad (the “Company” or “Vivocom”, Stock Code: 0069:KLSE) announced that it has entered into an investment agreement (the “Agreement”) with Strattner Alternative Credit Fund LP (“Strattners”), (the “Investor”) which is a global alternative credit investor managed by Strattner Capital Management LLC.

Asia factories see momentum weaken on rising costs, new Covid curbs

Asia factories see momentum weaken on rising costs, new Covid curbs

UPDATED 4.04PM | Vietnam, Malaysia suffer plunge in activity on renewed curbs.

China solar association says Xinjiang forced labour claims unfounded

China solar association says Xinjiang forced labour claims unfounded

The rebuttal comes in the wake of US allegations that solar companies were using such labour in the province.

Deaths surge in US, Canada from worst heatwave on record

Deaths surge in US, Canada from worst heatwave on record

Amidst the sizzling weather, threat of wildfires is also looming.

'White flag' raised online as campaign reaches those in need

'White flag' raised online as campaign reaches those in need

More people have turned to the campaign to ask for help as a last resort in order to survive.

Xi warns against foreign bullying as China marks party centenary

Xi warns against foreign bullying as China marks party centenary

The China president hails a 'new world' created by the country's people.
Aug 23 hearing for Undi18's legal action on lowering voting age

Aug 23 hearing for Undi18's legal action on lowering voting age

Court will hear submissions from parties on the merits of the judicial review on that date.

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

He played a leading role ahead of the Iraq war in making the case to the world for the March 2003 invasion.
Britain starts planning for vaccine booster shots from September

Britain starts planning for vaccine booster shots from September

The third shots are for the elderly and the most vulnerable.

LETTER | Adopt meritocracy with Malaysian characteristics

LETTER | Adopt meritocracy with Malaysian characteristics

This is the only way forward if the country wants to progress.

'Not every M'sian can afford overseas schooling' - Gerak reminds MOE

'Not every M'sian can afford overseas schooling' - Gerak reminds MOE

Academic group is appalled at slow rollout of student laptops, govt's failure to prioritise them for vaccination.

Shafee’s RM9.5m money laundering trial postponed to July 22 due to lockdown

Shafee’s RM9.5m money laundering trial postponed to July 22 due to lockdown

The case involves money the lawyer allegedly received from former premier Najib Abdul Razak.

Myanmar's army rulers threaten those who call them junta

Myanmar's army rulers threaten those who call them junta

They claim the military govt took power in accordance with the constitution.
LETTER | Awareness of post-Covid-19 condition

LETTER | Awareness of post-Covid-19 condition

Long Covid may continue for weeks or months beyond the initial illness and there is a need for more studies.

Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees 2,000 held since coup

Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees 2,000 held since coup

The release was described by some activists as a ploy to divert attention from an ongoing crackdown.
MP SPEAKS | Prioritise vaccination for factories, industries in Selangor

MP SPEAKS | Prioritise vaccination for factories, industries in Selangor

This will reduce the number and severity of Covid-19 cases in the Klang Valley, as well as nationwide.

'They were shot dead, execution style' - Surendran recalls grim Glenmarie killings

'They were shot dead, execution style' - Surendran recalls grim Glenmarie killings

Lawyer says he can't remember police ever being successfully prosecuted for wrongful shootings.

Bill Cosby home from prison after court reverses sexual assault conviction

Bill Cosby home from prison after court reverses sexual assault conviction

This television star was found guilty of drugging and molesting a woman in his home in 2004.

New Israeli govt, settlers reach deal over West Bank outpost

New Israeli govt, settlers reach deal over West Bank outpost

The hilltop settlement near the Palestinian city of Nablus was established without Israeli government permits.
Muslim homemakers have right to claim matrimonial property

Muslim homemakers have right to claim matrimonial property

A divorcee or widow can do so even if she was not working, property acquired solely by husband during marriage.

On what would be her 60th birthday, Princess Diana statue unveiled by feuding sons

On what would be her 60th birthday, Princess Diana statue unveiled by feuding sons

The statue will be revealed in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in central London, her former home.

LETTER | Time to review the contract for labour

LETTER | Time to review the contract for labour

The root cause of the current forced labour crisis can be traced to the time of the Barisan National government...

YOURSAY | When politicians are far removed from suffering of the people

YOURSAY | When politicians are far removed from suffering of the people

‘By Annuar Musa’s reasoning, mat rempits is a sign of our success in road safety...’

COMMENT | Waffles and drivels after a prickly durian feast

COMMENT | Waffles and drivels after a prickly durian feast

Rashid Hasnon joins exclusive group of VVIPs who seem to have broken MCO rules.

COMMENT | White flags: How politics smears everything it touches

COMMENT | White flags: How politics smears everything it touches

Ministers feast on durians with their friends, then tell us to rely on each other, instead of providing help.

COMMENT | Nik Abduh, should the orphans in Gaza not raise the white flag?

COMMENT | Nik Abduh, should the orphans in Gaza not raise the white flag?

The white flag represents the failure of the government and political system.

Federal Court verdict tomorrow on Mkini appeal in gold mine suit

Federal Court verdict tomorrow on Mkini appeal in gold mine suit

A five-member bench of the country's highest court is to deliver its decision tomorrow morning.

Malaysia among top 10 countries with the highest commitment to cybersecurity

Malaysia among top 10 countries with the highest commitment to cybersecurity

This is indicated in the International Telecommunications Union's Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 report.

COMMENT | #BenderaPutih is a depressing display of government incompetence

COMMENT | #BenderaPutih is a depressing display of government incompetence

The people are literally surrendering themselves to fate and to the kindness of strangers.

PM under pressure

PM under pressure

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