Archive - 14 July 2021

Entire country to enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan in August - DPM

Entire country to enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan in August - DPM

This based on performance of immunisation programme, says Ismail Sabri.

Regulator to grant conditional approval for Covid-19 self-test kits

Regulator to grant conditional approval for Covid-19 self-test kits

Two kits have passed evaluation and will be approved soon, another 15 are being tested.

1MDB amends writ of summons, seeks RM15.86b from Jho Low

1MDB amends writ of summons, seeks RM15.86b from Jho Low

Amended writ named mother Goh Gaik Ewe and brother Taek Szen as additional defendants.

Vaccination for STPM candidates soon - deputy minister

Vaccination for STPM candidates soon - deputy minister

Jabs even if they haven't reached 18 years old, says Ahmad Amzad Hashim.

Five East M'sia localities under EMCO from Friday - DPM

Five East M'sia localities under EMCO from Friday - DPM

Ismail Sabri says 23 factories, 43 business premises, and two construction sites were shut for violating SOPs.

RON97 up 3 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up 3 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

Prices are: RON97, RM2.73 per litre; RON95, RM2.05 per litre; diesel, RM2.15 per litre.

Pharmaniaga expected to deliver 12.4m Sinovac doses next week

Pharmaniaga expected to deliver 12.4m Sinovac doses next week

Original deadline of November was brought forward - Zulkarnain Md Eusope.

Covid-19: Klang hospital to receive 2 more containers to store bodies

Covid-19: Klang hospital to receive 2 more containers to store bodies

HTAR also working with Armed Forces to manage funeral backlog.

Govt to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - DPM

Govt to set up RCI to investigate Tabung Haji issues - DPM

This following issues arising from audits by PWC, EY, and Roland Berger, says Ismail Sabri.

Privacy concerns raised after more vaccine recipients get unsolicited texts

Privacy concerns raised after more vaccine recipients get unsolicited texts

UPDATED 10PM | Action taken on personnel who breach vaccine recipients’ privacy.

Cops probe contract docs video for inciting mischief, threatening harmony

Cops probe contract docs video for inciting mischief, threatening harmony

Probe on dentist over video explaining why doctors are going on strike.

NGOs threaten protest if Muhyiddin doesn't step down by Friday

NGOs threaten protest if Muhyiddin doesn't step down by Friday

GBMRM claims to represent 42 NGOs, to protest on Saturday if demand not met.

Suhakam probing four death in custody cases

Suhakam probing four death in custody cases

The deaths occurred in detention facilities in Johor and Selangor, among others.

Bukit Aman probes claims of extra vaccination appointment slots

Bukit Aman probes claims of extra vaccination appointment slots

The investigation is still at the initial stage and police will be taking statements from several witnesses involved.
Cabinet ministers, including those from Umno, rally behind Muhyiddin

Cabinet ministers, including those from Umno, rally behind Muhyiddin

UPDATED 5.23PM | In joint statement, ministers say focus now is to ensure success of National Recovery Plan.

Deputy speaker's durian feast: Investigation papers given to AGC

Deputy speaker's durian feast: Investigation papers given to AGC

Police previously questioned Rashid Hasnon and 14 others over the event.
Father gives up 13 cows after one causes son's death

Father gives up 13 cows after one causes son's death

UPDATED 8.15PM | The six-year-old boy was dragged for 50m by one of the animals yesterday.

Crowd at Malawati, Andalas Covid centres under control - S'gor Health Dept

Crowd at Malawati, Andalas Covid centres under control - S'gor Health Dept

Number of medical officers and ambulances increased, says a Selangor Health Dept spokesperson.

Food bank closure: Syed Saddiq disputes cops claim of no permission

Food bank closure: Syed Saddiq disputes cops claim of no permission

UPDATED 9.30PM | Image of letter shows permission to operate in 'entire Muar constituency'.

‘Guan Eng directed me to contact 2 directors over tunnel project’ - witness

‘Guan Eng directed me to contact 2 directors over tunnel project’ - witness

The two businesspersons represented a company from China interested in the project, the court hears.

Kula: DAP has no agreement with PN government

Kula: DAP has no agreement with PN government

This is never happening, says the party vice-chairperson and Ipoh Barat MP.

Covid-19 (July 14) - Record high 11,618 cases; KL, N Sembilan set new benchmarks

Covid-19 (July 14) - Record high 11,618 cases; KL, N Sembilan set new benchmarks

Selangor figures remain highest with 5,051 new cases.

LETTER | Medical profession under siege by a dysfunctional govt

LETTER | Medical profession under siege by a dysfunctional govt

The powers that be seem more concerned with covering their hides than to listen to frontliners.

Taliban claims to control key Afghan border crossing with Pakistan

Taliban claims to control key Afghan border crossing with Pakistan

A local trade group says the insurgents are channeling customs revenue to their own coffers.

Aidiladha - no animal sacrificial rites allowed in N Sembilan, says Mufti Dept

Aidiladha - no animal sacrificial rites allowed in N Sembilan, says Mufti Dept

The congregational Aidiladha prayer attendance will also be limited.

All on S’pore cruise ship confined to cabins after suspected Covid-19 case

All on S’pore cruise ship confined to cabins after suspected Covid-19 case

A 40-year-old passenger tested positive to a PCR test onboard and has been conveyed to the hospital.
5 individuals remanded for alleged bribery over maintenance contract

5 individuals remanded for alleged bribery over maintenance contract

They are accused of giving and accepting bribes of between RM5,000 and RM10,000 for approval of jobs.

S'pore unveils one of the world's biggest floating solar panel farms

S'pore unveils one of the world's biggest floating solar panel farms

They will be equivalent to 45 football fields in size, produce enough electricity to power 5 water treatment plants.

US calls for Asean action on Myanmar, rejects China maritime claims

US calls for Asean action on Myanmar, rejects China maritime claims

UPDATED 2.53PM | This comes amidst concerns that the US has not been focusing enough in the region critical in countering China's influence.

FMM clears the air on Covid-19 cases involving factories

FMM clears the air on Covid-19 cases involving factories

Community cases now account for the vast majority and will spill over into factories despite strict SOP adherence.

Median wage down 15.6pct in 2020

Median wage down 15.6pct in 2020

This is the first time negative growth in monthly salaries, wages were recorded since data collection began in 2010.

Local councils have no power to shut down factories, says S'gor exco

Local councils have no power to shut down factories, says S'gor exco

By-laws only allow local authorities to enforce licence conditions that do not encompass infectious diseases.

Support for Asean's consensus on Myanmar from external partners welcomed - Hisham

Support for Asean's consensus on Myanmar from external partners welcomed - Hisham

This includes support from the US.

Teo blasts shortage of devices for online learning, questions if Johor govt will deliver soon

Teo blasts shortage of devices for online learning, questions if Johor govt will deliver soon

'There are still students who are unable to follow online classes due to a lack of suitable devices.'
Hisham: Asean-US must focus on reigniting economies impacted by Covid-19

Hisham: Asean-US must focus on reigniting economies impacted by Covid-19

Malaysia also calls upon the US to support Asean in addressing the issue of mental health.
HTAR denies vacating emergency and trauma department for PM visit

HTAR denies vacating emergency and trauma department for PM visit

The patients have been transferred to another department to accommodate more Covid-19 patients.

Pemulih, NRP to guide Malaysia into 'resilience' in 2022 - budget director

Pemulih, NRP to guide Malaysia into 'resilience' in 2022 - budget director

Johan Merican indicates that aid packages may not extend to next year.

MCMC not investigating 'insults' over ‘Spanish Fly’ gaffe

MCMC not investigating 'insults' over ‘Spanish Fly’ gaffe

UPDATED 9.20PM | This after a police report was made against the alleged insults.

142 child abuse cases recorded in N Sembilan in the past 6 months

142 child abuse cases recorded in N Sembilan in the past 6 months

Physical abuse accounts for the bulk of the cases.

LETTER |  An open letter to the Health DG

LETTER | An open letter to the Health DG

The lockdown should be lifted as it isn't working and vaccination should be ramped up instead.

Unicef chief to step down after nearly four years in job

Unicef chief to step down after nearly four years in job

The move is so Henrietta Fore can deal with a family health issue.

Police investigating after mosque vandalised with red paint message

Police investigating after mosque vandalised with red paint message

The message is about asking the mosque to not increase the volume of its loudspeaker.

Daily vaccination hits 400,000 doses for two consecutive days

Daily vaccination hits 400,000 doses for two consecutive days

Sarawak records the highest dispensing of the second dose with 52,551.
How to ventilate your home, office, factories to lower Covid-19 risks

How to ventilate your home, office, factories to lower Covid-19 risks

The long-awaited guidelines have been released by the Health Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry.

Indonesia reports record Covid-19 cases, orders oxygen supplies

Indonesia reports record Covid-19 cases, orders oxygen supplies

The Covid-19 task force announced 47,899 new cases, the sixth daily record in the past 10 days.
Bolt describes racist abuse of England trio as ‘horrible’ and ‘unfair’

Bolt describes racist abuse of England trio as ‘horrible’ and ‘unfair’

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka have been targeted online after missing the spot-kicks.
Japan economy minister defends his job after lockdown criticism

Japan economy minister defends his job after lockdown criticism

Nishimura caused an uproar last week after suggesting that banks put pressure on restaurants and bars.
MP SPEAKS | Convert hotels into low-risk quarantine centres for Covid-19 patients

MP SPEAKS | Convert hotels into low-risk quarantine centres for Covid-19 patients

This will help with overcrowding of govt quarantine centres and provide business for hotels.

High probability people in Sabah not following SOPs - minister

High probability people in Sabah not following SOPs - minister

This is likely when 102 cases recorded yesterday were detected from close contact screening, says Masidi.
'Don't threaten doctors, listen to their concerns' -  Bandar Kuching MP

'Don't threaten doctors, listen to their concerns' - Bandar Kuching MP

Kelvin Yii calls the investigations against healthcare workers for highlighting their plight 'disgraceful'.

TimeTec Smart Parking (2/12): A Whole New Parking Experience

TimeTec Smart Parking (2/12): A Whole New Parking Experience

The best parking experience should be ticketless, cashless, touchless and uninterrupted. The barriers are just for “decoration” purposes.
Two years after the Kuala Koh deaths, the scars still remain

Two years after the Kuala Koh deaths, the scars still remain

Not everyone in the village is convinced by the official explanation that they died from measles.

COMMENT | Soaring vaccine earnings create 9 new billionaires

COMMENT | Soaring vaccine earnings create 9 new billionaires

Rich country hypocrisy is exposed by vaccine inequities.
8-month-old baby succumbs to Covid-19, mother in ICU

8-month-old baby succumbs to Covid-19, mother in ICU

Jawi shares heart-rending story of young victim.
Swipe to buy: How shifting consumer habits are changing Malaysia’s future for retail

Swipe to buy: How shifting consumer habits are changing Malaysia’s future for retail

In the past year, the proverbial ‘fast-forward’ button was pushed, and we’ve seen two years’ worth of digital transformation happening within two months.
Living with Covid-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits

Living with Covid-19: Israel changes strategy as Delta variant hits

After rapid vaccination drove down infections, Israelis went without face masks and distancing rules.

COMMENT | Eco hypocrisy over durians

COMMENT | Eco hypocrisy over durians

Why chop down 15,000 mature durian trees in record time?

Syed Saddiq upset after being told to close food bank due to long queues

Syed Saddiq upset after being told to close food bank due to long queues

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh decides to close food bank after consulting with police.

Tajuddin: I have no problem with Zahid, but you'll have to ask him about me

Tajuddin: I have no problem with Zahid, but you'll have to ask him about me

Embattled Pasir Salak MP denies his removal is due to an audio leak in which the party president is criticised.

Tony Pua: Adham Baba must resign over 'disastrous escalation' of Covid-19 numbers

Tony Pua: Adham Baba must resign over 'disastrous escalation' of Covid-19 numbers

DAP man slams health minister for reducing the number of tests as the positivity rate increases.

YOURSAY | Even vaccination centre becomes a Covid cluster

YOURSAY | Even vaccination centre becomes a Covid cluster

‘What an irony. Healthy people go to PPVs to get vaccinated, not to get Covid-19.’
European efforts to assess Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine stymied by data gaps

European efforts to assess Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine stymied by data gaps

Missing info included records of any adverse effects people experienced after receiving the jab in trials.

Durian company says it had nothing to do with clearing durian farms

Durian company says it had nothing to do with clearing durian farms

We will address allegations hurled against the company by 'certain parties' when the time is right, RPDR says.

COMMENT | In the fight against Covid, what can states do?

COMMENT | In the fight against Covid, what can states do?

Dining-in in Sabah and factories in Selangor raise questions of overlapping federal and state govt powers.

11,079 Covid-19 cases

11,079 Covid-19 cases

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