Archive - 2 July 2021

Amcham: EMCO ignores success of companies that maintain high safety standards

Amcham: EMCO ignores success of companies that maintain high safety standards

It says authorities should allow companies known to have a good track record to operate.

Klang Valley EMCO: Essential services, businesses can operate - minister

Klang Valley EMCO: Essential services, businesses can operate - minister

They include supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants and pet stores among others.

Tighter entry requirements to protect S'wak from Delta variant - deputy CM

Tighter entry requirements to protect S'wak from Delta variant - deputy CM

Those looking to enter the state must do a swab test three days before departure.

Even with pledge to reopen Parliament, Umno's ultimatum gambit still in play

Even with pledge to reopen Parliament, Umno's ultimatum gambit still in play

Sources say Zahid has convinced supreme council majority that a divorce from PN necessary if ultimatum ignored.

Klang Valley emergency depts under severe pressure, wards full

Klang Valley emergency depts under severe pressure, wards full

Images of patients undergoing procedures on the floors of emergency wards are circulating on social media.

Palm giant IOI to conduct audit after report alleging labour abuse

Palm giant IOI to conduct audit after report alleging labour abuse

Company says it will assess compliance of its labour policies and working conditions at its plantations.

Selangor police chief: Expect 'mobile' roadblocks

Selangor police chief: Expect 'mobile' roadblocks

This is on top of some 140 ordinary static roadblocks.
LETTER | Collapse of the middle-class

LETTER | Collapse of the middle-class

What is the NSC's Plan B?
Open court criminal trials not allowed in enhanced MCO areas: minister

Open court criminal trials not allowed in enhanced MCO areas: minister

The same applies to commissioners of oath.

Wan Saiful: We need a guarantee from Anwar

Wan Saiful: We need a guarantee from Anwar

I challenge him to commit he will not use Parliament to pursue his personal interests, says Bersatu info chief.

LETTER | An impressive way to help one another

LETTER | An impressive way to help one another

The white flag represents a chance to re-connect with your neighbours.

Govt to study Covid-19 data for SOPs relaxation in some states - Hamzah

Govt to study Covid-19 data for SOPs relaxation in some states - Hamzah

A data study on nationwide cases will show which states can be proposed to be given flexibility, the home minister says.

Disabled students' public uni options expanded days before application deadline

Disabled students' public uni options expanded days before application deadline

This comes after the plight of a disabled student whose options were limited to 22 courses made headlines.

Taman Murni Emco - police tracking down eight families

Taman Murni Emco - police tracking down eight families

Some residents disappeared before the Emco, say cops.

LETTER | Much ado about white flag

LETTER | Much ado about white flag

Is waving a white flag a sign of surrender?
EMCO: 3 in vehicle allowed for vaccine, medical purposes - police

EMCO: 3 in vehicle allowed for vaccine, medical purposes - police

Travellers just need to show proof on MySejahtera, website, SMS, appointment card, or SMS.

From cloud nine to food heaven

From cloud nine to food heaven

Flight attendant cooks up a storm with tasty kebabs.

MP moots distributing shopping vouchers instead of food baskets

MP moots distributing shopping vouchers instead of food baskets

Besides being cheaper, it will allow the recipients to choose what they need.

Cops raid FFN office, cartoonist's home in probe on police brutality animation

Cops raid FFN office, cartoonist's home in probe on police brutality animation

Police also recorded statements from Amin Landak and Anna Har over 'Chilli Powder & Thinner'.

Jinjang residents take down white flags after Kuantan episode

Jinjang residents take down white flags after Kuantan episode

Flags have been removed out of fear of police fines as Kuantan residents were warned, says Kepong MP.

Covid-19 forces Philharmonic Orchestra to reconsider business model

Covid-19 forces Philharmonic Orchestra to reconsider business model

Report claims players' contracts ending by year-end.

S'gor health exco courts brickbats after ivermectin tweet

S'gor health exco courts brickbats after ivermectin tweet

Health Ministry cautions against using the veterinary drug for humans.

While Putrajaya dithers, PAC to reconvene on July 26

While Putrajaya dithers, PAC to reconvene on July 26

PAC chairperson says feels duty-bound to heed royal decree.

M'sia ranks last in The Economist's return to normalcy index

M'sia ranks last in The Economist's return to normalcy index

The newly launched index and tracker measure travel, leisure time and commercial activity.

Sick as a dog? Pets often catch Covid-19 from humans, study finds

Sick as a dog? Pets often catch Covid-19 from humans, study finds

One in five pets catch the disease from their owners, but there are no known cases of its being spread by pets.

Employers propose automatic loan moratorium instead of by application

Employers propose automatic loan moratorium instead of by application

There should also be no interest charges.

Food delivery rider scores excellent STPM results

Food delivery rider scores excellent STPM results

The 20-year-old says he was elated to receive his results which he checked online while waiting to pick up an order.

Govt to revise deficit target following fiscal impact of Pemulih

Govt to revise deficit target following fiscal impact of Pemulih

The latest stimulus package will obviously impact the government’s fiscal position, says Treasury.
EMCO: Only essential service workers allowed in office - minister

EMCO: Only essential service workers allowed in office - minister

Tighter rules for employers during enhanced MCO from July 3 to 16.

Form Six admission offers to be announced on July 5

Form Six admission offers to be announced on July 5

2020 SPM school leavers can check the result via MOE portal.

Covid - 7.3pct of M'sian population fully vaccinated, says Adham

Covid - 7.3pct of M'sian population fully vaccinated, says Adham

Target is to have 10 percent fully vaccinated by mid-July.

Penang targets 1,000 participants for Covid-19 screening

Penang targets 1,000 participants for Covid-19 screening

Some 22 medical personnel will be operating the screening sites.

1MDB: RM1.8b settlement received from AMMB Holdings - MOF

1MDB: RM1.8b settlement received from AMMB Holdings - MOF

Amount from AMMB Holdings Bhd is first tranche of RM2.83b settlement related to 1MDB.

Aug 20 for govt appeal to strike out suit over citizenship for foreign-born children

Aug 20 for govt appeal to strike out suit over citizenship for foreign-born children

The legal action was filed by six Malaysian mothers and Family Frontiers with the government as the sole defendant.

Black flag protest planned for this Saturday to urge PM to resign

Black flag protest planned for this Saturday to urge PM to resign

Organiser says the event is to send a message that the people are tired of the government's conduct.

Immediate transition to Phase 2 of NRP necessary - FMM

Immediate transition to Phase 2 of NRP necessary - FMM

It is evident that the speed of vaccination is the key to economies moving back to normalisation, it says.

COMMENT | When putting food on the table trumps getting the virus

COMMENT | When putting food on the table trumps getting the virus

Fear of virus is becoming secondary to paying bills, putting food on table.

Parliament will reconvene before Aug 1 - Takiyuddin

Parliament will reconvene before Aug 1 - Takiyuddin

UPDATED 3.30PM | This comes after repeated calls by the Agong that the House must open 'as soon as possible'.

Covid-19 (July 2) - 6,982 new cases, situation worsens in S'gor

Covid-19 (July 2) - 6,982 new cases, situation worsens in S'gor

Selangor reports numbers at levels not seen since June 3.

Accelerating digitalisation through National 4IR Policy to raise competitiveness

Accelerating digitalisation through National 4IR Policy to raise competitiveness

National 4IR Policy to foster innovation-led mindset among businesses, society and government

US report says M'sian employers escaping trafficking probe, charges

US report says M'sian employers escaping trafficking probe, charges

Instead, most of them were investigated under immigration or labour laws.

Harapan urges cash assistance for B40, M20 until lockdown ends

Harapan urges cash assistance for B40, M20 until lockdown ends

The opposition argues that the lockdown period has caused a reduction in income and a widening of income gap.

Supernewsroom.io: The super PR app for businesses introduces five new features

Supernewsroom.io: The super PR app for businesses introduces five new features

From hiring a virtual PR consultant to getting professional writers and translators, the platform aims to democratise public relations.

Harapan tells MPs to gather at Parliament on July 19 if PM remains mum

Harapan tells MPs to gather at Parliament on July 19 if PM remains mum

UPDATED 1.33PM | Muhyiddin is given a deadline of July 5.

Majority and minority judgments in Mkini's RAGM defamation case

Majority and minority judgments in Mkini's RAGM defamation case

With the ruling comes an order to pay RAGM RM200k on top of the RM350k awarded in 2018.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin has lost control of the runaway train

COMMENT | Muhyiddin has lost control of the runaway train

The PM and his ministers are in the first-class carriage enjoying their lobster and durian.

M'sia not affected by heatwave in US, Canada

M'sia not affected by heatwave in US, Canada

The country is unlikely to experience the same hot weather phenomenon.

As more factories set to close, Azmin gripes

As more factories set to close, Azmin gripes

WHO has warned world economies against lockdowns due to extreme economic damage, says the minister.

HK policeman was stabbed in 'lone wolf' attack- security chief

HK policeman was stabbed in 'lone wolf' attack- security chief

Police say materials found on the man's computer showed he was 'radicalised'.

Forced labour caused Malaysia's downgrade in US human trafficking report

Forced labour caused Malaysia's downgrade in US human trafficking report

US State Dept says forced labour found in palm oil, construction, manufacturing.

In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report

In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report

Malaysia downgraded to its worst ranking over its human rights record.

Govt picks Ericsson as 5G partner instead of Huawei

Govt picks Ericsson as 5G partner instead of Huawei

This concludes the tender exercise initiated in March 2021.

New state-of-the-art COVID-19 private health screening facility at KLIA by BP Healthcare

New state-of-the-art COVID-19 private health screening facility at KLIA by BP Healthcare

Today, a Working Visit (Tinjauan Tapak Projek) took place at Gate G1, KL International Airport (KLIA). The purpose of this Tinjauan Tapak Projek is to prepare the smooth running of the new COVID-19 Screening Facility where passengers travelling through KLIA will undergo COVID-19 screening tests soon.

Federal Court orders Mkini to pay RM550k in mining company defamation suit

Federal Court orders Mkini to pay RM550k in mining company defamation suit

UPDATED 1.50PM | The court dismisses Malaysiakini's appeal in a split 3-2 decision.

J&J's Covid-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant

J&J's Covid-19 vaccine shows promise against Delta variant

Company says its vaccine 85pct effective.

LETTER | Covid-19 looks more like a political wake-up call to the world

LETTER | Covid-19 looks more like a political wake-up call to the world

Beyond battling the pandemic is the bigger clash between democracy and communism.

Analysis: Mental health issues growing more serious

Analysis: Mental health issues growing more serious

Socso stats show nearly 100k in country lost their jobs in 2020 - reports.

Yeoh urges govt to vaccinate everyone under EMCO, regardless of nationality

Yeoh urges govt to vaccinate everyone under EMCO, regardless of nationality

The MP opines the country cannot afford another wave of Covid-19 infections.

Harapan Youth chief to be questioned over anti-Israel memorandum submission

Harapan Youth chief to be questioned over anti-Israel memorandum submission

Shazni Munir has been summoned to explain his call to the US to ensure the Zionists-Hamas ceasefire is honoured.

Negeri Sembilan PKR Youth joins revolt against Akmal Nasir, state chief

Negeri Sembilan PKR Youth joins revolt against Akmal Nasir, state chief

Three out of five youth divisions in the state express their loss of confidence in Akmal.

Cops probe two over animation on teen detainee's brush with police brutality

Cops probe two over animation on teen detainee's brush with police brutality

Freedom Film Network disturbed by harassment of those raising concerns over custodial deaths.

COMMENT | Is honesty still a part of politics?

COMMENT | Is honesty still a part of politics?

It is utterly disgusting that when it comes to politicians, there is a moral breakdown.
Covid-19 SOP: Perak police investigate students claiming courier parcels

Covid-19 SOP: Perak police investigate students claiming courier parcels

Viral video shows people crowding around a university's front gate at night.

YOURSAY | White flag initiative puts govt to shame

YOURSAY | White flag initiative puts govt to shame

‘I ‘surrender’ to the fact that the govt is not doing all it can to...’
Running low on donations, non-profit nursing home raises white flag

Running low on donations, non-profit nursing home raises white flag

The home in Jinjang Utara, Kuala Lumpur, has two staff who tend to 13 elderly residents.

'Slander' - Ministry decries claim Adham told contract MOs to stop work

'Slander' - Ministry decries claim Adham told contract MOs to stop work

This comes as contract medical officers threaten to strike unless they get permanent positions and equal opportunities.

Fuziah: Learn from Tasik Chini episode, halt mining project in forest reserve

Fuziah: Learn from Tasik Chini episode, halt mining project in forest reserve

The Kuantan MP says the lease should not be renewed and urges DOE to flex its muscle.

Tally for Delta variant cases nearly doubles in a week

Tally for Delta variant cases nearly doubles in a week

So far 40 cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 have been recorded in the country.

Enhanced MCO in Klang Valley

Enhanced MCO in Klang Valley

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