Archive - 4 July 2021

Johor expects Covid-19 to become endemic, to shift strategy

Johor expects Covid-19 to become endemic, to shift strategy

Under the new strategy shift, Johor will test, trace and vaccinate better, says MB Hasni Mohammad.

Phase 2: Students sitting for major exams to continue with homed-based learning

Phase 2: Students sitting for major exams to continue with homed-based learning

The announcement on school reopening for the next term slated for July 25 will be made at least a week before.
I help everyone, says Rina Harun

I help everyone, says Rina Harun

Minister adds the distribution of food baskets was carried out comprehensively to ensure no one was left out.
EMCO at two localities in Sabah, one in K'tan from July 6

EMCO at two localities in Sabah, one in K'tan from July 6

Ismail Sabri says the government would step up enforcement through the inspection of factories and business premises.
Umno MP admits to signing SD backing Anwar - report

Umno MP admits to signing SD backing Anwar - report

However, Ahmad Nazlan Idris does not reveal how many other Umno MPs pledged support for opposition head.

Razlan prays for Muhyiddin's recovery, hopes he'll hand over power to Umno

Razlan prays for Muhyiddin's recovery, hopes he'll hand over power to Umno

The Umno leader tells PM to be a statesman who will be remembered by the people in future.
LETTER | White flag movement, where to next?

LETTER | White flag movement, where to next?

We can’t rely on the current crop of politicians to salvage a situation that can only get worse in the future.
Experts hope gaps will be addressed to deal with impact of long Covid

Experts hope gaps will be addressed to deal with impact of long Covid

Dr Jemilah Mahmood says the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed shortcomings within the system.
LETTER | Wastage of funds and injustice in public universities

LETTER | Wastage of funds and injustice in public universities

Standardised promotion criteria covering all academic disciplines should be jointly formulated and monitored by universities.
Bersatu man: Not appropriate to change govt during pandemic, wait for 2023

Bersatu man: Not appropriate to change govt during pandemic, wait for 2023

'It isn't long as there are only about one and a half years left,' says Lajim Ukin.
High suicide rate: Allow counselling centres to operate, urges Teresa Kok

High suicide rate: Allow counselling centres to operate, urges Teresa Kok

Seputeh MP says such centres are forced to close as they are not considered as an essential service.
LPPSA loan moratorium should be seen in household context - Cuepacs

LPPSA loan moratorium should be seen in household context - Cuepacs

'From the angle of the household, almost 50pct of civil servant spouses are not working in the government sector,' says Adnan.
Cops probing Kedah MP over alleged SOP violation

Cops probing Kedah MP over alleged SOP violation

Mahfuz Omar says police have yet to contact him but he is prepared to cooperate.
Chinese med physicians appeal for resumption of operations

Chinese med physicians appeal for resumption of operations

TCM Rights Watch launches an online petition to urge practitioners to fight for their rights.

Covid-19 (July 4): 6,045 new cases, surge in Perak ahead of Phase 2

Covid-19 (July 4): 6,045 new cases, surge in Perak ahead of Phase 2

COVID-19 | Perak records 384 new cases but the seven-day average is still under the 307 threshold.

S'gor occupies last place in race to fully vaccinate its population

S'gor occupies last place in race to fully vaccinate its population

This despite having the highest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the country.
PBS president takes dig at coalition partner Azmin over party-hopping

PBS president takes dig at coalition partner Azmin over party-hopping

Ongkili welcomes High Court's decision favouring Gombak voters against 'political frogs'.

MP SPEAKS | Form council to eliminate political interference from higher education

MP SPEAKS | Form council to eliminate political interference from higher education

Efforts to do so by Pakatan Harapan were cut short when Perikatan Nasional took over.

MMA: We're backing Code Black and Black Monday, not Black Flag movement

MMA: We're backing Code Black and Black Monday, not Black Flag movement

It is working with the authorities to resolve all issues concerning contract healthcare workers in the country.
Health Minister: Klang Valley hospital bed capacity past 85pct usage

Health Minister: Klang Valley hospital bed capacity past 85pct usage

The government is increasing manpower in the Klang Valley to better manage Covid-19 patients.

M’sia to receive one million Pfizer vaccine doses contributed by US tomorrow

M’sia to receive one million Pfizer vaccine doses contributed by US tomorrow

The vaccines will greatly help intensify Malaysia’s vaccination process, says Hishammuddin.
Military plane crashes in Philippines, at least 17 dead

Military plane crashes in Philippines, at least 17 dead

Officials say 40 soldiers have been rescued but the death toll is expected to rise.

Police open IP on cops in video allegedly seeking bribe

Police open IP on cops in video allegedly seeking bribe

The 1.02-second dashcam recording showed two officers stopping a man and then asking the latter for some money.
Education Ministry assures full pay for school cleaners after 40pct cut reported

Education Ministry assures full pay for school cleaners after 40pct cut reported

They will be paid in accordance with their contract and the matter of reduced allocation does not arise.

Guan Eng: Why is Penang not included in NRP's Phase 2 states?

Guan Eng: Why is Penang not included in NRP's Phase 2 states?

The former chief minister says Penang is performing better than some other states included in the recovery plan.

PMO: Muhyiddin still in hospital, expected to be discharged in a few days

PMO: Muhyiddin still in hospital, expected to be discharged in a few days

No evidence indicates the recurrence of an old tumour problem.

Sepang cops deliver food aid to quarantined glove factory workers

Sepang cops deliver food aid to quarantined glove factory workers

Last month, WRP's mass testing of 2,838 workers revealed 838 positive Covid-19 cases.

LETTER | Protect the privacy of aid recipients

LETTER | Protect the privacy of aid recipients

There is no need to subject them to the humiliation that comes with publicity.

Did PN govt drop Temiar suit because of PAS ties, asks Muda

Did PN govt drop Temiar suit because of PAS ties, asks Muda

The case concerns alleged encroachment of native customary land by logging firms in Kelantan.

Emergency: Apex court should settle it once and for all - lawyer group

Emergency: Apex court should settle it once and for all - lawyer group

'This matter has caused a lot of confusion among the public because of the various differing opinions being presented.'
'What was the point?' Afghans rue decades of war as US withdraws

'What was the point?' Afghans rue decades of war as US withdraws

People are also preparing to flee as it seems increasingly likely that the Taliban will return to power.

Cops nab 31 in ops against motorcyclists

Cops nab 31 in ops against motorcyclists

They include seven underaged riders.

More groups join hands to help Malaysians in need

More groups join hands to help Malaysians in need

Their crowdfunding initiative aims to raise RM15,000 in nine days to purchase food baskets for distribution among the needy.
COMMENT | On conspiracy and vaccination

COMMENT | On conspiracy and vaccination

As Mill observed, all beliefs are either wholly false, partly true, or wholly true.

Healthcare, cleanliness at Maeps suffer due to under-staffing

Healthcare, cleanliness at Maeps suffer due to under-staffing

Patients have had to wait hours just to see a doctor and rubbish are often piled up in the hallways.

2021-07-03

2021-07-03

COMMENT | Malaysians rise up

COMMENT | Malaysians rise up

Rather than feel powerless in Covid-19, Malaysians are responding and are taking power into their own hands.
COMMENT | Families of murdered boys have gotten payment, but still denied justice

COMMENT | Families of murdered boys have gotten payment, but still denied justice

Not one police officer has been convicted in criminal court over suspicious shootings.

COMMENT | Time to clean up plastic pollution - and corruption

COMMENT | Time to clean up plastic pollution - and corruption

Like China, Malaysia is now reeling from pollution caused by other countries’ wastes.
Govt slammed over downgrading to lowest level in human trafficking rankings

Govt slammed over downgrading to lowest level in human trafficking rankings

The government must take responsibility over its failure to combat human trafficking and forced labour.

ADUN SPEAKS | White flag campaign in Ladang Transkrian, Penang and beyond

ADUN SPEAKS | White flag campaign in Ladang Transkrian, Penang and beyond

The campaign shows the people's level of trust in the government.

Biden orders probe of latest ransomware attack

Biden orders probe of latest ransomware attack

It is suspected that a Russian cyber crimes gang is involved.

BOOK REVIEW | Imaginative retelling of a tale from Kedah's rich folklore

BOOK REVIEW | Imaginative retelling of a tale from Kedah's rich folklore

Deft reimagination of Raja Bersiong in thrilling account of love, betrayal, and mystique.

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

The elections are unlikely to affect the Games but are a bellwether for parliamentary polls.

Rina Harun draws flak over allegations of 'politicising' food baskets

Rina Harun draws flak over allegations of 'politicising' food baskets

Resident alleges that voting area a criterion for receiving the aid.

England thrash Ukraine to reach Euro semis as Kane scores twice

England thrash Ukraine to reach Euro semis as Kane scores twice

The English team put on an impressive display in their 4-0 win.

EMCO: Law firms allowed to operate with strict adherence to SOPs

EMCO: Law firms allowed to operate with strict adherence to SOPs

The firms are only allowed ot have 20 percent of their staff in office from 9am to 1pm.

YOURSAY | Going after imagined demons while real criminals roam free

YOURSAY | Going after imagined demons while real criminals roam free

‘The police must enforce the law but N Ganesparan is merely the tip of the iceberg.’
COMMENT | Participatory democracy - a Malaysian attempt

COMMENT | Participatory democracy - a Malaysian attempt

What we need is a robust political system that encourages direct participation of common Malaysians.

Fire Dept did not approve putting barbed wire on PPR stairs - DG

Fire Dept did not approve putting barbed wire on PPR stairs - DG

'Who gave an approval? We never gave any approval,' says department DG Hamdan Wahid.