Archive - 15 July 2021

None of 3k vaccinated medical officers deteriorated to Category 5 - DG

None of 3k vaccinated medical officers deteriorated to Category 5 - DG

He says 99.8%, were either asymptomatic (32.6% - Category 1) or had only mild symptoms (67.2% - Category 2).

Book, stationery, IT shops allowed to reopen tomorrow

Book, stationery, IT shops allowed to reopen tomorrow

DPM makes no mention of the EMCO due to expire in large parts of Selangor tomorrow.

Ministry moots extension of mental health programme to private TV stations, print media

Ministry moots extension of mental health programme to private TV stations, print media

This is following RTM's programme on mental health being viewed by 1.5 million to 1.9 million people.

Ex-AKSB general manager released on MACC bail

Ex-AKSB general manager released on MACC bail

Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court granted the 60-year-old ex-GM bail of RM10,000 in one surety.
Sarawak to allow dine-ins from tomorrow

Sarawak to allow dine-ins from tomorrow

Only food operators and workers who have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed to work.
Adham: No reversion for Phase 2 states with increasing daily cases

Adham: No reversion for Phase 2 states with increasing daily cases

UPDATED 10PM | Meanwhile, Health Ministry says 'virtual' CACs will be created soon to handle Category 1 and 2 patients.

Dr M: Govt's ‘special Parliament sitting’ a facade after Agong's pressure

Dr M: Govt's ‘special Parliament sitting’ a facade after Agong's pressure

'It's nothing more than a lie to the people to show that a Parliament sitting had been held.'
Zafrul met Dr M for ideas on combating Covid-19 pandemic

Zafrul met Dr M for ideas on combating Covid-19 pandemic

The finance minister met the ex-PM at his home on Monday.

Health DG: Labuan’s success shows way out for Klang Valley outbreak

Health DG: Labuan’s success shows way out for Klang Valley outbreak

UPDATED 10.36PM | The small island ramped up its vaccination efforts after infections and fatalities skyrocketed.

Police probing miscarriage incident after woman barred from seeing her doctor

Police probing miscarriage incident after woman barred from seeing her doctor

Whether foetus would have survived is debatable, but expert says would stand better chance if seen earlier by doctor.

Sri Andalas CAC poses 'minimal risk' to local residents – Klang Health Office

Sri Andalas CAC poses 'minimal risk' to local residents – Klang Health Office

Risk of the virus to Taman Sri Andalas residents is very low as the house nearest the CAC is more than two metres.

Parliament to hold 'special sitting' on July 26, full sitting to start on Sept 6

Parliament to hold 'special sitting' on July 26, full sitting to start on Sept 6

All MPs have been informed about the special sitting.

Conflicting statements on when walk-in vaccinations would begin

Conflicting statements on when walk-in vaccinations would begin

UPDATED 9.30PM | For the time being, CITF says those who do not have a vaccination appointment should not go to a PPV.

Education minister's term as senator extended until 2024

Education minister's term as senator extended until 2024

Mohd Radzi Md Jidin's three-year tenure set to expire on July 16.

Govt must consider all contract appointments, not just medical officers - Cuepacs

Govt must consider all contract appointments, not just medical officers - Cuepacs

The civil service group says the contract system is being practised in other ministries as well.

Set up PSC to monitor National Recovery Plan: PKR MPs

Set up PSC to monitor National Recovery Plan: PKR MPs

The lawmakers also want the plan to be debated when Parliament reconvenes on July 26.

All states to move on to Pfizer, after Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines run out

All states to move on to Pfizer, after Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines run out

Adham said this in clarifying a notice by the Kelantan Health Department that it will use Pfizer vaccines starting next month.

Reported Covid-19 cases in Parliament from a month ago - source

Reported Covid-19 cases in Parliament from a month ago - source

UPDATED 5.51PM | At present, the source says 80pct of staff have been vaccinated.

Residents of locked down flats shower healthcare workers with gifts

Residents of locked down flats shower healthcare workers with gifts

Videos show the workers cheered on by residents from the flat corridors.

Sept 9 decision on Rosmah bid to nullify her solar project corruption case

Sept 9 decision on Rosmah bid to nullify her solar project corruption case

The date was fixed after the High Court today heard submissions from the parties in the matter.

Covid-19 (July 15): Record 13,215 cases, new highs in S'gor, NS, Kedah and Penang

Covid-19 (July 15): Record 13,215 cases, new highs in S'gor, NS, Kedah and Penang

UPDATED 7.15PM | The national figures of new Covid-19 cases broke records for the third consecutive day.

Inspired by White Flag campaign, private food drive to help five areas in KL

Inspired by White Flag campaign, private food drive to help five areas in KL

The group will distribute meals three to four times a month.

'Their goal is to make me feel like I'm crazy' - Britney Spears tells court

'Their goal is to make me feel like I'm crazy' - Britney Spears tells court

The singer says she has always been 'extremely scared of my dad'.

Mujahid questions exclusion of TH restructuring plan from RCI terms

Mujahid questions exclusion of TH restructuring plan from RCI terms

The former minister also questions the timing of the RCI.

Global Shortage of Cybersecurity Talent

Global Shortage of Cybersecurity Talent

APU’s unsung heroes equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and talents in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics.

Kit Siang: I waited for new Covid-19 strategy but only got statement backing Muhyiddin

Kit Siang: I waited for new Covid-19 strategy but only got statement backing Muhyiddin

I was hoping for a new start and new strategy in the invisible but lethal Covid-19 war, he says.

HKL seeks non-medical volunteers to help ease workload

HKL seeks non-medical volunteers to help ease workload

This includes duties like serving food to patients and recording their vital signs.

Bjak to hire 1,500 talents in Malaysia

Bjak to hire 1,500 talents in Malaysia

Be part of the team leading financial digitalization in Malaysia

Govt looking at allowing travel, dine-in for those fully vaccinated - PM

Govt looking at allowing travel, dine-in for those fully vaccinated - PM

'While we battle with Covid-19, we can gradually return to normal life,' says Muhyiddin.
PM tells rakyat to be patient, don't buy into #KerajaanGagal campaign

PM tells rakyat to be patient, don't buy into #KerajaanGagal campaign

Muhyiddin Yassin points out that the time frame of the NRP is only until year-end.

Touting govt aid, Muhyiddin says no need to raise white or black flags

Touting govt aid, Muhyiddin says no need to raise white or black flags

The PM says most kitchens are filled with supplies and the system will be improved to deal with those left out.

COMMENT | States need to look beyond land-based activities for  alternative sources of income

COMMENT | States need to look beyond land-based activities for alternative sources of income

We must now shift to a sustainable economy benefiting both nature and people.
Married couple detained over purported family suicide video

Married couple detained over purported family suicide video

UPDATED 2.10PM | Seremban police say the video could be a bad influence to society and may contain elements of child abuse.

LETTER | How Malaysia can get out of Covid-19 crisis

LETTER | How Malaysia can get out of Covid-19 crisis

But the question is, who will take charge?

Yusoff Rawther files civil suit against Anwar after AGC won't file charges

Yusoff Rawther files civil suit against Anwar after AGC won't file charges

He seeks a declaration that the opposition leader had attempted to sexually assault him.

Bandar Malaysia deal lapsed on May 6

Bandar Malaysia deal lapsed on May 6

Parties were unable to reach agreement on the terms for extension.

KJ admits 'errors' as some ministers flout rules against Covid-19

KJ admits 'errors' as some ministers flout rules against Covid-19

Government leaders setting a good example in the battle against Covid-19 is very important.

434,828 vaccine doses administered yesterday, highest so far

434,828 vaccine doses administered yesterday, highest so far

This brings the total number of vaccines dispensed nationwide to 12,647,558 doses.

COMMENT | A glimpse of the happenings - numerically

COMMENT | A glimpse of the happenings - numerically

Almost daily, figures are churned out – some bordering on the obvious and the others on absurdity.
Ex-Umno leader Lokman gets 1 month jail for contempt in Najib’s 1MDB case

Ex-Umno leader Lokman gets 1 month jail for contempt in Najib’s 1MDB case

UPDATED 12.40PM | This is over the threatening of a witness in the former PM's RM2.28 billion corruption trial.

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Yeoh: Protecting e-hailing frontliners isn’t rocket science

Yeoh: Protecting e-hailing frontliners isn’t rocket science

The MP proposes three urgent steps to protect about 200,000 e-hailing drivers.

Islam puts religion, economy as considerations in disaster management - Hadi

Islam puts religion, economy as considerations in disaster management - Hadi

The PAS president says religion is at the top of the six pillars of life while wealth is in the last place.

After 24-year search, Chinese man reunited with kidnapped son

After 24-year search, Chinese man reunited with kidnapped son

Guo's motorcycle journey of around 500,000km took him to most of China's provinces.
Thailand considering limits on AstraZeneca vaccine exports

Thailand considering limits on AstraZeneca vaccine exports

Any attempt to regulate exports could further slow vaccine rollout to Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Selangor MCA chief tells Exco member to stop shirking responsibility for factories

Selangor MCA chief tells Exco member to stop shirking responsibility for factories

Make good use of the state's authority to protect the health and wellbeing of the rakyat, Ng Chok Sin tells Sze Han.

South African mother throws baby to safety from burning building

South African mother throws baby to safety from burning building

Bystanders caught the toddler and she suffered no injuries.

US envoy and Putin agree to work together on climate issues

US envoy and Putin agree to work together on climate issues

They agree that dialogue on climate change should not be politicised.

India tells China continuing border tensions not in either side's interests

India tells China continuing border tensions not in either side's interests

The two countries have an in-progress agreement to pull out troops from friction points.

Locally-made app helps single mom get help in the lockdown

Locally-made app helps single mom get help in the lockdown

Kitajaga.co connects those who need help with those who offer it.

COMMENT | The white flag campaign does not equate to failing statehood, the emergency does

COMMENT | The white flag campaign does not equate to failing statehood, the emergency does

The government has now dropped all pretence of democratic institutions in this country.

Recovery Plan: States in Phase 2 won't go back to Phase 1, says Zafrul

Recovery Plan: States in Phase 2 won't go back to Phase 1, says Zafrul

Not sustainable to open and close a state, says the National Recovery Plan coordinating minister.

There should be no compromise for child abusers - Ras Adiba

There should be no compromise for child abusers - Ras Adiba

The Children Act 2001 should also be amended to provide heavier punishments for abusers, as Senator Ras Adiba.

YOURSAY | Why the need for another Covid-19 task force?

YOURSAY | Why the need for another Covid-19 task force?

‘It looks like a knee-jerk reaction by the same bunch who have caused untold misery.’
COMMENT | The 88 billion ringgit question: Where has it gone?

COMMENT | The 88 billion ringgit question: Where has it gone?

The government must explain in layman terms where the direct cash injection for the people has gone.

Malacca vaccine centres shut on Sundays, despite hospital struggling to cope

Malacca vaccine centres shut on Sundays, despite hospital struggling to cope

Vaccine centres there dispensed just 30 doses over the past two Sundays, CITF data shows.

Klang hospital reminds staff against sharing photos on social media

Klang hospital reminds staff against sharing photos on social media

Citing a rule on this for civil servants, HTAR said those who violate it will face disciplinary action, even dismissal.

Political chess unhindered by Covid-19

Political chess unhindered by Covid-19

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Drone Ecosystems Integration: In the age of Climate Change and Global Pandemic Challenges

Drone Ecosystems Integration: In the age of Climate Change and Global Pandemic Challenges

Against such a backdrop, is it any wonder that we increasingly have to rely on technology solutions that seem to come straight out of new science frontiers?