Archive - 5 July 2021

Another 'discreet' Umno MPs meet, with Zahid invited this time

Another 'discreet' Umno MPs meet, with Zahid invited this time

The meeting held just 10 minutes away from the party's headquarters is highly unusual.

Ismail Sabri reiterates all items can be sold as some stores still worry about fines

Ismail Sabri reiterates all items can be sold as some stores still worry about fines

UPDATED 9.04PM | Some stores are still cordoning off sections to prevent the sale of 'non-essential' items.

NSC allows Penang transition to Phase 2 from July 7

NSC allows Penang transition to Phase 2 from July 7

UPDATED 8.34PM | The state has met all three criteria for a loosening of restrictions.

Durian farmers, including teen, remanded, DAP reps cross swords with cop

Durian farmers, including teen, remanded, DAP reps cross swords with cop

Their lawyer urges the court to free her clients after the 48-hour remand period expires.

Police tighten control at all KL EMCO localities after escape attempt

Police tighten control at all KL EMCO localities after escape attempt

KL deputy police chief guarantees that there would be no repeat of such incidents.
Nearly 9k Mentari Court residents to get vaccine - Selangor MB

Nearly 9k Mentari Court residents to get vaccine - Selangor MB

Vaccination started today and expected to be completed by Friday.

Hakam condemns 'reprisals' over police brutality claim

Hakam condemns 'reprisals' over police brutality claim

This follows raids on the Freedom Film Network's office and a cartoonist's home due to a short film on police brutality.

Ismail Sabri's pol sec lodges police report over alleged defamatory video

Ismail Sabri's pol sec lodges police report over alleged defamatory video

The report is against the owner of a Facebook account using the name 'Lokman Adam'.

Kepong MP cries foul over conditions attached to cash aid

Kepong MP cries foul over conditions attached to cash aid

Lim Lip Eng says the conditions are complicated and the RM100 spending ceiling on each family is "annoying".
LETTER | Who takes care of us while we treat Covid-19 patients?

LETTER | Who takes care of us while we treat Covid-19 patients?

Medical officers are having to work 12 hours a day, often more, resulting in severe burnout.

After Muhyiddin's 'check', Zahid plans next move

After Muhyiddin's 'check', Zahid plans next move

It's been reported that Zahid will meet Umno MPs tonight.

KJ: New PPVs, increased capacity for 130k jabs a day in Selangor

KJ: New PPVs, increased capacity for 130k jabs a day in Selangor

We are opening 7 new vaccine centres, says the minister.

Three-pronged approach to push EU digital passport for all AstraZeneca vaccines

Three-pronged approach to push EU digital passport for all AstraZeneca vaccines

UPDATED 6.33PM | The EU’s Digital Covid Certificate only recognises the AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in the EU, the US, the UK, and China.

Why is Bank Negara so coy about moratoriums, asks Sim

Why is Bank Negara so coy about moratoriums, asks Sim

There has been no further information from the central bank on the moratorium announced by the PM.

M'sia needs stronger policy reform to attract EU, UK investments - HSBC

M'sia needs stronger policy reform to attract EU, UK investments - HSBC

Policy actions can include ratifying free trade agreements, says the financial institution.

PM chaired NSC meeting from hospital

PM chaired NSC meeting from hospital

Muhyiddin says the NSC discussed the enhanced MCO in parts of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Covid-19 (July 5): 6,387 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (July 5): 6,387 new cases, more than half in Klang Valley

COVID-19 | Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya made up 54 percent of the latest infections.

Kuala Kangsar MP apologises over handling of aid request

Kuala Kangsar MP apologises over handling of aid request

Mastura hopes everyone will put their focus back on helping the people during this pandemic.

Govt should form RCI on US human trafficking report - Suhakam

Govt should form RCI on US human trafficking report - Suhakam

Worker recruitment needs to be made transparent, says the commission.

Only teens with underlying conditions recommended to get Pfizer vaccine: Adham

Only teens with underlying conditions recommended to get Pfizer vaccine: Adham

UPDATED 5.38PM | This comes after reports of heart inflammation risk among young males which may affect decision to vaccinate teens.

Cops probe Top Glove, woman over Covid-19-linked negligence claims

Cops probe Top Glove, woman over Covid-19-linked negligence claims

The woman will be called up as her allegations can cause fear among the public on the Covid-19 outbreak in Selangor.
Govt to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report

Govt to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report

This comes after the country was downgraded in TIP report, ministry says it views issues highlighted seriously.

Some 600k seniors await vaccination, only 39pct of PWD jabbed

Some 600k seniors await vaccination, only 39pct of PWD jabbed

But on June 20, Khairy said all registered seniors would get appointments within a fortnight.

Dewan Rakyat to convene for 5 days, beginning July 26

Dewan Rakyat to convene for 5 days, beginning July 26

Decision arrives on the expiry of an 14-day ultimatum set by Umno.

NGOs dispute Wisma Putra's claim human rights in M'sia improving

NGOs dispute Wisma Putra's claim human rights in M'sia improving

M'sia seems to support discrimination, torture, enforced disappearance - Ryan Chua.

SelVAX Industry to expedite vaccination rate and inoculation process among industrial workers in the state and the country

SelVAX Industry to expedite vaccination rate and inoculation process among industrial workers in the state and the country

SelVAX Industry aims to vaccinate 1,000,000 employees and is open to Companies/Industries to participate voluntarily.

Digital ID in the works, full implementation by 2025

Digital ID in the works, full implementation by 2025

The NDID can be used online and off, but will not be a replacement for MyKad.
Selangor to start state vaccination programme, targets 1m workers

Selangor to start state vaccination programme, targets 1m workers

State govt plans to distribute 2.5m doses through a two-pronged programme - Selvax Community and Selvax Industry.

Covid-19: 8pct of population fully vaccinated - Adham

Covid-19: 8pct of population fully vaccinated - Adham

This means 2,618,316 people have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

LETTER | Maybe this is the response to our Covid-19 situation?

LETTER | Maybe this is the response to our Covid-19 situation?

A list of policies for the govt to pull us out of the pandemic.

Deputy minister slammed for ‘debunking’ call for aid

Deputy minister slammed for ‘debunking’ call for aid

UPDATED 4.05PM | Syed Saddiq says Mastura should not make people feel bad about asking for help.

COMMENT | Students not attending online classes should be suspended?

COMMENT | Students not attending online classes should be suspended?

In view of situational realities, it is simplistic to punish school children for non-attendance in online sessions.

LETTER | Barbwire obstruction: It is mind-boggling

LETTER | Barbwire obstruction: It is mind-boggling

To say that the barbwire could be dismantled if there was an emergency is absurd.
Malaysia receives one million Pfizer vaccine doses from US

Malaysia receives one million Pfizer vaccine doses from US

This is part of the Biden administration’s global strategy to share 80 million doses worldwide this summer.
Latest count of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia and selected countries

Latest count of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia and selected countries

A total of 3,190,517,708 vaccine doses have been administered globally so far.
hoolah Presents 7.7 Mid-Summer Sales

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Enjoy a week long of exclusive promotions and giveaways from new hoolah merchants, and up to RM7,000 of hoolah vouchers to be won!

LETTER | PM's diarrhoea: No need for below-the-belt jibes

LETTER | PM's diarrhoea: No need for below-the-belt jibes

There's a line which one should not cross no matter how much one detests his or her political opponents.
LETTER | Much hot air over ecotourism

LETTER | Much hot air over ecotourism

Claims and events may glorify Lenggong and its MP, but they bring no economic benefit to the local population.
PAS becoming 'baffling', says veteran newsman

PAS becoming 'baffling', says veteran newsman

No results from Hadi's appointment as the Middle East special envoy, adds Kadir Jasin.

Probe ordered into Philippines' plane crash that kills 47

Probe ordered into Philippines' plane crash that kills 47

The military has not seen any sign of an attack on the plane.
Elevate your shopping experience via VR-Shopping – VI Mall by One VR Malaysia

Elevate your shopping experience via VR-Shopping – VI Mall by One VR Malaysia

One VR Malaysia has announced its launching of a first-of-a-kind VR Shopping Mall with 150 virtual stores.

COMMENT | A tale of nasi lemak and ayam penyet

COMMENT | A tale of nasi lemak and ayam penyet

Politicians, public figures should help those in need in these troubled times instead of exploiting them.

'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave Covid-19 surge to escort ambulances

'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave Covid-19 surge to escort ambulances

Volunteers ride motorbikes in front of ambulances to free up space and stopping other cars to make way.

LETTER | Cold-blooded killing by cops - does the govt condone it?

LETTER | Cold-blooded killing by cops - does the govt condone it?

Despite the brutal killings of the three boys, why are there such strong objections to the setting up of the IPCMC?

After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar's junta bans executives from leaving

After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar's junta bans executives from leaving

Senior foreign executives of major telecom firms must seek special authorisation if they want to leave the country.

COMMENT | Does Guan Eng really think Rais is an honest political broker?

COMMENT | Does Guan Eng really think Rais is an honest political broker?

This may be one of the most cynical political manoeuvres to dethrone the PN government yet.

COMMENT | Here are our plans for Malaysia

COMMENT | Here are our plans for Malaysia

It is time to replace this broken political system with a democratic movement that is based on values, impact and policies...

Pope doing well after intestinal surgery

Pope doing well after intestinal surgery

This is the first time the 84-year-old pontiff was hospitalised since his election in 2013.

Myanmar forces kill 25 in raid on town, residents and media say

Myanmar forces kill 25 in raid on town, residents and media say

'There were people dying at farms and by the railroad. Soldiers shot everything that moved,' says resident.

COMMENT | White flags: The most courageous act in this pandemic

COMMENT | White flags: The most courageous act in this pandemic

A white flag draws a line between who you were and who you want to be.
Tras assemblyperson detained amid Musang King tussle

Tras assemblyperson detained amid Musang King tussle

UPDATED 8.40AM | This comes after the DAP lawmaker accompanied durian farmers to the disputed land in Raub.

K'tan Health Dept prepares for rise in Covid-19 cases ahead of festivities

K'tan Health Dept prepares for rise in Covid-19 cases ahead of festivities

The state also moves into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan today.

YOURSAY | 'Nik Abduh, God helps those who help themselves'

YOURSAY | 'Nik Abduh, God helps those who help themselves'

'Your suggestion is the Malaysian variant of 'Let them eat cake'.'

Not enough beds for critical patients, efforts underway to improve capacity

Not enough beds for critical patients, efforts underway to improve capacity

Private hospitals will start providing medical personnel to strained public hospitals.

Muhyiddin's health

Muhyiddin's health

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