Archive - 17 July 2021

UK health minister tests positive for Covid-19

UK health minister tests positive for Covid-19

Javid, who is already fully vaccinated, only has mild symptoms.

Aidiladha: Stringent action against those attempting interstate travel - police

Aidiladha: Stringent action against those attempting interstate travel - police

Permission for interstate crossing only for emergencies.

Hisham quarantined for fourth time after close contact

Hisham quarantined for fourth time after close contact

The senior minister is the second cabinet member to be quarantined recently after Annuar Musa.

DPM: No compromise for factories that violate SOPs

DPM: No compromise for factories that violate SOPs

Ismail Sabri says rules must be followed, most common violation is failure to scan MySejahtera code.

Construction projects yet to start will be reviewed - Mustapa

Construction projects yet to start will be reviewed - Mustapa

This is due to many projects with allocations undergoing changes in cost after price hike in building materials.

Homelessness: Muda calls for moratorium on evictions, home seizures

Homelessness: Muda calls for moratorium on evictions, home seizures

Moratorium should be for 6-9 months to prevent those impacted by Covid-19 from becoming homeless.

Govt does not manipulate, hide Covid-19 numbers - Saifuddin

Govt does not manipulate, hide Covid-19 numbers - Saifuddin

Minister assures govt shares Covid-19 positive cases daily so people know the real outbreak situation.

Businessperson donates container to Selayang Hospital

Businessperson donates container to Selayang Hospital

It is to be used as a mortuary to store bodies of dead Covid-19 patients.

Vaccination process for Langkawi folk to be enhanced - Motac

Vaccination process for Langkawi folk to be enhanced - Motac

This will allow the island to become the pilot destination for the Covid-19 Free Destination Programme.

Schools to reopen gradually starting Sept 1

Schools to reopen gradually starting Sept 1

UPDATED 6.13PM | This will be subject to risk assessments from the Health Ministry and NSC.

Govt ropes in private sector to build long-delayed Padang Besar hospital

Govt ropes in private sector to build long-delayed Padang Besar hospital

Project approved previously but yet to proceed due to financial constraints, says Zahidi.

Lack of women reps in legislative branch may compromise children's interest

Lack of women reps in legislative branch may compromise children's interest

UPDATED 6PM | Lasimbang says this is among reasons why Sabah was unable to end child marriage.

Govt spends RM5m to fortify subsidised flour with folic acid, iron

Govt spends RM5m to fortify subsidised flour with folic acid, iron

This is to ensure consumers get good quality flour.

Black flags and 'dead bodies' at Dataran Merdeka flash mob

Black flags and 'dead bodies' at Dataran Merdeka flash mob

UPDATED 6.12PM | Accompanying the effigies was a banner that read 'Kita mati dalam derhaka'.

Food bank in Kuantan ordered to close, organiser claims political interference

Food bank in Kuantan ordered to close, organiser claims political interference

But Pahang police chief says that overcrowding was the main reason behind the closure order.

COMMENT | Reflecting on Bersih 2.0

COMMENT | Reflecting on Bersih 2.0

'There were blood, sweat, tears, smoke, and water cannons that day.'

Govt to tighten approval for care centres after child abuse cases

Govt to tighten approval for care centres after child abuse cases

Several guidelines are being reviewed, says minister Rina Harun.

Anwar presses Dewan Rakyat speaker to ensure debates during July 26 sitting

Anwar presses Dewan Rakyat speaker to ensure debates during July 26 sitting

The opposition leader says Parliament should not be stifled.

Covid-19 (July 17): New record of 138 deaths; 12,528 cases

Covid-19 (July 17): New record of 138 deaths; 12,528 cases

COVID-19 | More than half of the new cases are in the Klang Valley.

Group nudges govt on walk-in vaccination for disabled persons

Group nudges govt on walk-in vaccination for disabled persons

The disabled community is also part of Phase 2.

LETTER | Lawyer incompetence can result in death

LETTER | Lawyer incompetence can result in death

Miscarriage of justice a reason for the abolition of the death penalty, says Madpet.

Seventh anniversary: Malaysia committed to seek justice for MH17 victims

Seventh anniversary: Malaysia committed to seek justice for MH17 victims

Everyone involved deserves to see justice, bring comfort to families - Transport Ministry.

Zafrul engages more opposition leaders amid worsening pandemic

Zafrul engages more opposition leaders amid worsening pandemic

PKR and DAP confirm Zafrul met representatives from their parties on Thursday.

SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals to be decided next week - PM

SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals to be decided next week - PM

The easing of restrictions might include permission to cross districts.

PM: Vaccination paying off, severe Covid-19 cases declining

PM: Vaccination paying off, severe Covid-19 cases declining

Muhyiddin Yassin observes that the vaccine is also having a positive effect on healthcare workers.

Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation provide RM1Million food aid for B40 families through ‘Yeo’s Helping Hands’

Yeo’s and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation provide RM1Million food aid for B40 families through ‘Yeo’s Helping Hands’

Leading food and beverage company, Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Bhd (Yeo’s), has launched Yeo’s Helping Hands, a CSR programme furthering the company’s efforts to reach out to communities in need.
Ex-health minister suggests govt trial booster shot for Sinovac recipients

Ex-health minister suggests govt trial booster shot for Sinovac recipients

S Subramaniam mooted the idea in the light of concern over break-through infections in other countries.

Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after inaugural flight

Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after inaugural flight

It landed back on Earth 'horizontally', says China's space contractor.
COMMENT | Flagrant violation of Federal Constitution to prohibit debates

COMMENT | Flagrant violation of Federal Constitution to prohibit debates

It's also a slap on the face of the Agong who expressedly called for such a debate.

Pulitzer prize-winning Indian journalist killed by Taliban in firefight

Pulitzer prize-winning Indian journalist killed by Taliban in firefight

Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was embedded as a journalist with Afghan special forces.
Kedah MB finally fined for test drive during Covid-19 lockdown

Kedah MB finally fined for test drive during Covid-19 lockdown

Sanusi can pay fine or fight matter in court, says police.

LETTER | People-centred leadership can help tackle health, economic crisis

LETTER | People-centred leadership can help tackle health, economic crisis

To achieve this goal, we need deep and far-reaching systemic reform.

LETTER | Malaysia should ratify Rome Statute of ICC

LETTER | Malaysia should ratify Rome Statute of ICC

It will demonstrate that M'sia is committed to ensuring that perpetrators of crimes will not be given impunity.
World leaders pledge to redouble pandemic fight at special Apec meeting

World leaders pledge to redouble pandemic fight at special Apec meeting

They pledge to work to expand sharing and manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccines.
Biden says FB, others 'killing people' by carrying Covid misinformation

Biden says FB, others 'killing people' by carrying Covid misinformation

'The only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated,' says the US president.

PM pleads with vaccine producing economies to avoid stockpiling

PM pleads with vaccine producing economies to avoid stockpiling

'Share the vaccines with economies-in-need as negotiations are consuming precious time,' says Muhyiddin.
WHO proposes fresh mission to China and lab audits - diplomats

WHO proposes fresh mission to China and lab audits - diplomats

No sign yet that Beijing would accept a further international probe.
MP made S'gor coordinator, wants vaccine synergy with federal govt

MP made S'gor coordinator, wants vaccine synergy with federal govt

'We must work together closely and put politics aside', says Ong Kian Ming.

Hundreds of indigenous bumiputera in Sarawak still stateless

Hundreds of indigenous bumiputera in Sarawak still stateless

SPECIAL REPORT | The natives, even those who fought for M'sia in the Confrontation, wait decades to be citizens.

YOURSAY | ‘Kitchens full’ remark shows how out of touch the PM is

YOURSAY | ‘Kitchens full’ remark shows how out of touch the PM is

‘What do you know of the suffering of the poor?’
COMMENT | Mr Prime Minister, can I advise you something?

COMMENT | Mr Prime Minister, can I advise you something?

'The time has come for you to pound the streets and get a first-hand look at the issues and problems.'

Cabinet meeting came and went but contract doctors' fate still left hanging

Cabinet meeting came and went but contract doctors' fate still left hanging

The cabinet met on Wednesday but no announcement was made on the issue.

Sombre mood as over a dozen Covid-19 victims laid to rest

Sombre mood as over a dozen Covid-19 victims laid to rest

Remains of 14 Covid-19 patients buried in Shah Alam under strict SOPs.
Aidiladha prayers, animal sacrifices allowed; states to determine SOP

Aidiladha prayers, animal sacrifices allowed; states to determine SOP

However, mosques are not allowed to hold any feast after the prayers.