Archive - 18 July 2021

LETTER | Data shows Sinovac, Pfizer vaccines equally effective against infection

LETTER | Data shows Sinovac, Pfizer vaccines equally effective against infection

But they are less effective at preventing mild disease.
4.8k vehicles ordered to turn back at roadblocks, highest since start of NRP

4.8k vehicles ordered to turn back at roadblocks, highest since start of NRP

They are believed to be heading to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha, says Ismail Sabri.
'TH placed under BNM due to its importance to financial system stability'

'TH placed under BNM due to its importance to financial system stability'

Finance minister says the move was also taken to safeguard the interest of depositors.

K'tan imposes Covid-19 test condition ahead of Aidiladha

K'tan imposes Covid-19 test condition ahead of Aidiladha

The Covid-19 test must be either the RTK-Antigen or RT-PCR, says the state development director.

Tabung Haji committed to protecting depositors' interest

Tabung Haji committed to protecting depositors' interest

The setting up of RCI would not disrupt the operations, it says.

M'sia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100pct adult population by October

M'sia sets new target of fully vaccinating 100pct adult population by October

PM says the fast-track approach includes boosting the capacity for vaccination rate to 500,000 doses per day.
Thai police clash with protesters as frustration over Covid mismanagement mounts

Thai police clash with protesters as frustration over Covid mismanagement mounts

Many demonstrators carried mock body-bags to represent coronavirus deaths.
Singapore reports 88 new local Covid-19 cases, highest in 11 months

Singapore reports 88 new local Covid-19 cases, highest in 11 months

The outbreak at karaoke or KTV lounges and bars had led the city-state to tighten some restrictions
Olympics - First competitors in athletes' village infected with Covid-19

Olympics - First competitors in athletes' village infected with Covid-19

Two athletes from the same country staying in the village in the Harumi waterfront district tested positive for the virus.
Uzbekistan president wants mutual cooperation among Asian regions

Uzbekistan president wants mutual cooperation among Asian regions

He emphasises the global urgency of the growing problem of ensuring food security.

Malacca Hospital relocates emergency dept after congestion of Covid-19 patients

Malacca Hospital relocates emergency dept after congestion of Covid-19 patients

Congestion has caused delays in access to emergency care for patients of mild and non-critical cases.
Councillor warns of preventable deaths as helpless Covid-19 patients turn to him

Councillor warns of preventable deaths as helpless Covid-19 patients turn to him

Bryan Ng urges govt to step up efforts and ensure patients get an ambulance when they call for one.

Tokyo Olympics: Go for gold, PM tells athletes

Tokyo Olympics: Go for gold, PM tells athletes

'I hope this will be the first time that Malaysia will return with a gold medal,' says Muhyiddin.
Three activists fined RM2k each for Dataran Merdeka flash mob

Three activists fined RM2k each for Dataran Merdeka flash mob

Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat will decide whether to challenge the compound in court.
DPM: Miti letter rejected due to abuse for 'balik kampung'

DPM: Miti letter rejected due to abuse for 'balik kampung'

Ismail Sabri says a similar situation occurred during the Aidilfitri, which then triggered 36 Covid-19 clusters.
Woman gets 12 months' jail for identity fraud to get vaccinated

Woman gets 12 months' jail for identity fraud to get vaccinated

Court finds Indonesian guilty of using local woman's identity to receive two Sinovac jabs.

Speaker may still impose cap on number of MPs

Speaker may still impose cap on number of MPs

Discussions will be held with party whips, says Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.
Takiyuddin promises there will be debates in Parliament

Takiyuddin promises there will be debates in Parliament

Minister says PM had written to the speakers requesting for MPs to be allowed to debate and ask questions.

Covid-19 (July 18): 10,710 cases, record 153 fatalities put death toll over 7k

Covid-19 (July 18): 10,710 cases, record 153 fatalities put death toll over 7k

Situation gradually getting worse in Johor and Kedah.

Don't go against Agong's decree, let Parliament function normally - Harapan

Don't go against Agong's decree, let Parliament function normally - Harapan

The Agong issued his opinion that Parliament should be held for MPs to debate, says the presidential council.

Health Ministry dispatches 5 more ambulances to HTAR

Health Ministry dispatches 5 more ambulances to HTAR

This is in light of extraordinary demand for ambulance services, says Dr Zulkarnain.

Why did MOH stop sharing granular data on Covid-19 deaths, asks Dzul

Why did MOH stop sharing granular data on Covid-19 deaths, asks Dzul

This comes after the ministry ceased revealing which hospital Covid-19 patients died in and their ages.

Tweet on royals lands man in court

Tweet on royals lands man in court

Judge sets bail at RM8k, advises accused not to comment on the case on social media.

Maybank donates RM14m to HKL and HTAR

Maybank donates RM14m to HKL and HTAR

The contribution is to be channeled via Mercy Malaysia's hospital support programme.

S'pore firm partners with Johor ruler in gold mining venture

S'pore firm partners with Johor ruler in gold mining venture

Under agreement, Johor ruler will receive RM3m if mining operations happen and 30pct of annual profits.

Guan Eng urges govt to clarify concerns over Sinovac efficacy after int'l studies

Guan Eng urges govt to clarify concerns over Sinovac efficacy after int'l studies

An explanation based on science and data is needed to remove doubt and confusion, says DAP sec-gen.

Britain backs slew of 'long Covid' research studies

Britain backs slew of 'long Covid' research studies

15 new studies with £20m in govt funding will focus on better understanding the condition, identify treatments.

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US accuses Iran of trying to deflect blame for nuclear talks impasse

US accuses Iran of trying to deflect blame for nuclear talks impasse

US also denies agreement reached on prisoner swap.

After moving to Phase 2 of NRP, three states no longer meet criteria

After moving to Phase 2 of NRP, three states no longer meet criteria

New Covid-19 cases in Penang, Sarawak, and Pahang trending up for past seven days.

COMMENT | 'Hidden violation' in redelineation

COMMENT | 'Hidden violation' in redelineation

Constituencies and their polling districts have been drawn without considering available polling centres.

Puad: If it's down to three, so be it

Puad: If it's down to three, so be it

Party must be strict in enforcing discipline, says the Umno supreme council member.

Cops won't accept Miti letters for interstate travel ahead of Aidiladha

Cops won't accept Miti letters for interstate travel ahead of Aidiladha

Travel only permissible for emergencies and medical purposes.

58 Covid-19 cases reported at Alor Gajah Hospital

58 Covid-19 cases reported at Alor Gajah Hospital

They are part of the Paya Datuk cluster comprising hospital staff, patients, and family members.

LETTER | There is no right way to protest

LETTER | There is no right way to protest

Protesting has been criticised as being disruptive.

YOURSAY | NEP: A noble idea still being abused 50 years later

YOURSAY | NEP: A noble idea still being abused 50 years later

‘It is a tool for the well-connected to entrench their grip on Malaysia...’
Loke urges KJ to expand Operation Surge Capacity to Negeri Sembilan

Loke urges KJ to expand Operation Surge Capacity to Negeri Sembilan

Seremban MP says walk-in vaccination for seniors above 60 is also needed in the state.

Selangor rolls out Covid-19 centralised funeral initiative

Selangor rolls out Covid-19 centralised funeral initiative

It aims to reduce time taken to manage remains of patients, ease congestion at hospitals.

COMMENT | Prejudice, powerful foreigners, and Penan citizenship struggle

COMMENT | Prejudice, powerful foreigners, and Penan citizenship struggle

Why do natives struggle for citizenship, when foreign-born individuals linked to power allegedly waltz through?

Legal hurdles stand between the Penan and citizenship

Legal hurdles stand between the Penan and citizenship

Various documentation requirements are a challenge for the indigenous group who live in remote areas of Sarawak.