Archive - 3 July 2021

Cops call up deputy speaker, 14 others over durian feast

Cops call up deputy speaker, 14 others over durian feast

Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Mohd Rashid Hasnon gave his statement at the Batu Pahat district police HQ.

Vandalism photo at Perak PAS HQ fake

Vandalism photo at Perak PAS HQ fake

The so-called graffiti was digitally added.

HKL director explains bed shortage, why procedures done on floor

HKL director explains bed shortage, why procedures done on floor

All beds were in use and it was found the floor had the best flat surface, says Dr Heric Corray.

At least 43 migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, Red Crescent says

At least 43 migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, Red Crescent says

They were trying to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy.

Govt counters in Emco areas closed

Govt counters in Emco areas closed

Health, police and immigration services are exempted.

Guan Eng wants Rais Yatim to be new law minister

Guan Eng wants Rais Yatim to be new law minister

He will do a much better job to give effect to the smooth convening of Parliament, says the DAP sec-gen.

Ops Patuh: Premises owners, workers, customers compounded

Ops Patuh: Premises owners, workers, customers compounded

Some still violate the SOPs by not providing temperature scanners and operating without a letter from Miti.
Guidelines for fully vaccinated people in August

Guidelines for fully vaccinated people in August

Vaccination minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he will also be speaking to the EU about AstraZeneca restrictions.

LETTER | White flag has structural connotation

LETTER | White flag has structural connotation

It is not merely about the need for basic necessities.

Freed US journalist says tortured in Myanmar custody

Freed US journalist says tortured in Myanmar custody

Nathan Maung says he was punched, slapped, and deprived of sleep during interrogation.

Black flag campaign waves across social media

Black flag campaign waves across social media

It's trending on Twitter with some turning their shirts, garbage bags and even pets into makeshift flags.

Indonesia expects Covid-19 cases to continue rising amid stricter curbs

Indonesia expects Covid-19 cases to continue rising amid stricter curbs

Officials say the trend could continue for up to two weeks before it begins to taper off.

Construction works in EMCO areas in Selangor, KL must cease - minister

Construction works in EMCO areas in Selangor, KL must cease - minister

Permits issued by Miti prior to the enforcing of the EMCO cannot be used to continue projects.
Covid-19 (July 3) - 107 deaths, 6,658 new cases, 3,047 in S'gor

Covid-19 (July 3) - 107 deaths, 6,658 new cases, 3,047 in S'gor

The situation in Selangor has gotten progressively worse over the past two weeks.

Five states to enter Phase 2 of NRP on July 5

Five states to enter Phase 2 of NRP on July 5

UPDATED 5.08PM | The five states are Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Perlis.

Shahidan rallies supreme council to block Zahid

Shahidan rallies supreme council to block Zahid

'No one, including the supreme council, can overrule the decision of the delegates assembly,' says the Arau MP.
Barbed wire on PPR stairs removed

Barbed wire on PPR stairs removed

UPDATED 8PM | Fire and Rescue Dept DG has verified the situation and instructed for corrective measures.

FT minister expects normalcy by August due to high vaccination rate

FT minister expects normalcy by August due to high vaccination rate

'God willing, by the end of this month, 80pct of the population in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan would have received two doses.'
Reward us for reducing Covid-19 infection numbers, say retail industry players

Reward us for reducing Covid-19 infection numbers, say retail industry players

They say it is unfair for the government to shut down the sector when it managed to significantly reduce case numbers.

Police deny issuing fines on volunteer workers

Police deny issuing fines on volunteer workers

Kuala Kangsar police say it may have been a misunderstanding.

Zuraida welcomes S'gor police promise to help the needy

Zuraida welcomes S'gor police promise to help the needy

The minister will also cooperate with local police in her Ampang constituency to deliver aid.

Another select committee to convene before emergency expires

Another select committee to convene before emergency expires

The Select Committee on Health, Science and Innovation will aim to convene on July 23.
Ex-AG Thomas: Agong can call for confidence vote to solve political impasse

Ex-AG Thomas: Agong can call for confidence vote to solve political impasse

The king can then either retain or appoint a new prime minister based on the result of the vote.

School canteen operators plea for extended rental moratorium

School canteen operators plea for extended rental moratorium

If it’s a big school, the rent can reach up to RM3,000 to RM4,000 a month, with a minimum of RM1,200.
Hung out to dry, ex-Welfare Department contract workers seek help

Hung out to dry, ex-Welfare Department contract workers seek help

Their contracts have been ended, without prior notice, despite earlier assurances that it will be extended.

Mystery at Jalan Bellamy

Mystery at Jalan Bellamy

There was an unusual gathering among top federal government figures last night in Kuala Lumpur.
COMMENT | PM9, what are your pandemic and economic policies?

COMMENT | PM9, what are your pandemic and economic policies?

We must not lower our standard in desperation and pick any challenger.
LETTER | Time to reflect on Malaysia's downgrade in human trafficking report

LETTER | Time to reflect on Malaysia's downgrade in human trafficking report

The report highlights many glaring inadequacies in the country's management of migrant labour.

EU working to allow acceptance of AstraZeneca's India vaccine jab

EU working to allow acceptance of AstraZeneca's India vaccine jab

The Indian version of AstraZeneca's shot has yet to be included into EU vaccine passport programme.

Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base

Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base

The quiet departure from Bagram Air Base brought an effective end to the longest war in US history.
Without ICUs, doctor in Jakarta hospital battles to help Covid-19 patients

Without ICUs, doctor in Jakarta hospital battles to help Covid-19 patients

Grappling with the worst outbreak in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has reported record daily cases in seven of the past 11 days.
Overseas tourists finally roam free on Thai island of Phuket

Overseas tourists finally roam free on Thai island of Phuket

They walk along Phuket's postcard-perfect beaches after receiving a Covid-19 test result within 24 hours of arrival.
School cleaners speak of struggles after massive pay cut

School cleaners speak of struggles after massive pay cut

A whopping 40pct cut - one father shudders to think how he will feed his family.
S'gor cops will assist the needy to find help

S'gor cops will assist the needy to find help

Police stations chiefs have been instructed to help identify those facing food shortages, depression.

COMMENT | Contract medical officers - the problem is real

COMMENT | Contract medical officers - the problem is real

There has been a serious failure in planning for health human resources.

LETTER | EPF withdrawals saved my family

LETTER | EPF withdrawals saved my family

Without it, we would be in debt and unable to survive these hard times.

'Zoo' brought to homes, cheers up children under MCO

'Zoo' brought to homes, cheers up children under MCO

Aquaria KLCC and Turtle Conservation Society are among those offering educational virtual tours.

YOURSAY | Malaysiakini lives to fight another day

YOURSAY | Malaysiakini lives to fight another day

‘What is wrong in amplifying the voice of the downtrodden who cried for help?’
Tasik Chini's Unesco status under review

Tasik Chini's Unesco status under review

The authorities managing the biosphere reserve will have until next September to comply with a set of recommendations.