Archive - 19 July 2021

PM appeals for people to stay home this Aidiladha

PM appeals for people to stay home this Aidiladha

Muhyiddin Yassin says it is like a jihad to save lives.

Covid-19 restrictions eased, DPM cites 'positive development' of vaccination rate

Covid-19 restrictions eased, DPM cites 'positive development' of vaccination rate

More workers are allowed to work in offices while markets and businesses can also open for longer.

Covid-19: Civil society, experts team up over Putrajaya's 'lack of seriousness'

Covid-19: Civil society, experts team up over Putrajaya's 'lack of seriousness'

The group will mobilise mass support for an 'emergency action plan.'

Severe Covid-19 cases involving seniors nearly halved since vaccine rollout

Severe Covid-19 cases involving seniors nearly halved since vaccine rollout

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says this is an early sign showing the effectiveness of the immunisation programme.

'You want to kena whack?' - Cops probe man who lashed out over mask reprimand

'You want to kena whack?' - Cops probe man who lashed out over mask reprimand

The man was chided by another customer at a nasi lemak stall for not wearing his mask.

Syed Saddiq presents fundraising report, engages EY for audit

Syed Saddiq presents fundraising report, engages EY for audit

The Muar MP says he wants to promote better transparency and accountability in political fundraising.

LETTER | MCOs gave me new insights into the pandemic

LETTER | MCOs gave me new insights into the pandemic

Lockdowns and 'Harry Porter' taskforces are curious phenomena.

MMA: Ramped-up vaccination welcomed but what about high-risk migrants?

MMA: Ramped-up vaccination welcomed but what about high-risk migrants?

Hundreds of these undocumented workers can be infected with Covid-19 if one of them is tested positive.

CITF disputes claims of cover-up after outbreak at vaccination centre

CITF disputes claims of cover-up after outbreak at vaccination centre

Immediate action was taken after seven personnel tested positive at the SCCC, it says.

Prosecution appeals against Tengku Adnan's graft acquittal

Prosecution appeals against Tengku Adnan's graft acquittal

The Court of Appeal had on July 16 acquitted the former minister from charges that he received RM2 million in bribes.

Expo To Celebrate Town Planning in Malaysia Happening in November

Expo To Celebrate Town Planning in Malaysia Happening in November

City makers and managers, investors, professionals, tech companies, academia and the public are invited to learn more and contribute to urban and regional planning at City Expo Malaysia 2021.

LETTER | Reforms necessary for higher education recovery

LETTER | Reforms necessary for higher education recovery

The higher education sector is vital in ensuring talent retention to drive Malaysia's economic recovery.

LETTER | I was, I am and I will always be

LETTER | I was, I am and I will always be

The pandemic has completely turned on its head the way we are able to conduct funerals.
Russia says it successfully tested hypersonic missile

Russia says it successfully tested hypersonic missile

Moscow plans to fit the new missiles into its submarines and surface ships.

TI welcomes govt asset declarations but some deputy ministers missing

TI welcomes govt asset declarations but some deputy ministers missing

Only 57 out of 70 cabinet members had their total income, net assets listed on a portal hosted by MACC.

Empty Covid-19 vaccine shots: CITF says action taken against one, probing two more

Empty Covid-19 vaccine shots: CITF says action taken against one, probing two more

Recipients urged to look at the syringe before and after vaccination.

Teratai rep, 28 others released after allegedly entering forest reserve illegally

Teratai rep, 28 others released after allegedly entering forest reserve illegally

Bryan Lai says they were there to deliver aid to the Orang Asli even though they had no permission for it.

Selangor to boost daily vaccination to 300k doses - MB

Selangor to boost daily vaccination to 300k doses - MB

This is to move into Phase 2 or 3 of the National Recovery Plan by the end of August, says Amirudin.

Selangor Sultan expresses concern over attempts to 'balik kampung'

Selangor Sultan expresses concern over attempts to 'balik kampung'

The ruler advises Muslims to celebrate Aidiladha at home.

50pct discount for federal land lessees affected by Covid-19

50pct discount for federal land lessees affected by Covid-19

It is hoped that this initiative can help lessees to restructure their cash flow, says minister.
M'sia should step up sustainability efforts to attract foreign investments

M'sia should step up sustainability efforts to attract foreign investments

Shift from traditional to sustainable production lines needed to remain competitive, says Swedish ambassador.

King defers birthday celebration over pandemic

King defers birthday celebration over pandemic

Funds for publishing congratulatory messages should also be diverted as Covid-19 aid.

Aidiladha: No unusual traffic outflow from KL - Bukit Aman

Aidiladha: No unusual traffic outflow from KL - Bukit Aman

Police hope the public would abide by the inter-state and inter-district travel ban in force now.
Durian Tunggal Police Station to close for 4 days due to Covid-19 infections

Durian Tunggal Police Station to close for 4 days due to Covid-19 infections

Members of the public can go to other police stations in nearby districts.

Food delivery riders should be vaccinated as frontliners - Semambu rep

Food delivery riders should be vaccinated as frontliners - Semambu rep

PKR's Lee Chean Chung says they come into regular contact with members of the public.

COMMENT | Covid-19 now pandemic of the unimmunised

COMMENT | Covid-19 now pandemic of the unimmunised

Virtually all of those hospitalised for Covid-19 or succumbed to it were among the unvaccinated.

Shaping Healthy Design with Innovation

Shaping Healthy Design with Innovation

NGOs call for delay of TH's designation as Islamic financial institution

NGOs call for delay of TH's designation as Islamic financial institution

They say the public should have been consulted before the move was decided upon.

Covid-19 (July 19): 10,972 new cases, another record high in Kedah

Covid-19 (July 19): 10,972 new cases, another record high in Kedah

COVID-19 | Kedah reported 705 new cases while Johor and Sabah are also seeing a sustained surge.

COMMENT | Urgent need to re-strategise approaches to combat Covid-19

COMMENT | Urgent need to re-strategise approaches to combat Covid-19

Most importantly, keep politics out of the equation.

China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets

China frictions steer electric automakers away from rare earth magnets

Rare earth magnets widely seen as most efficient way to power electric vehicles and China controls 90pct of supply.

How cloud technology can boost Malaysia’s digital economy

How cloud technology can boost Malaysia’s digital economy

As demand for cloud services continues to increase, it’s important that we invest in enabling digital infrastructures to accelerate growth.
Four senators take oath of office

Four senators take oath of office

They were sworn in before Senate president Rais Yatim at Dewan Negara.

August walk-in vaccination at certain centres only

August walk-in vaccination at certain centres only

CITF says the current PPVs will not necessarily be open for the walk-in initiative.

S'gor to add two cremators to manage Covid-19 patients' remains - MB

S'gor to add two cremators to manage Covid-19 patients' remains - MB

'This is one of our efforts to expedite the cremation process in a cost-effective manner,' says Amirudin.

Engineering the future of tomorrow

Engineering the future of tomorrow

Engineers are a crucial part of our society and economy today. They are the ones who take bench or lab discoveries and materialise their potential to an industrial scale. Their work has made life easier, practical, and economical for people from all walks of life.
Parliament debates: Let PM and Takiyuddin deliver their promise, says Kit Siang

Parliament debates: Let PM and Takiyuddin deliver their promise, says Kit Siang

Lim also requested speaker to inform how many opposition MPs will be allowed to speak each day.

LETTER | What I took away from Harith’s chat with Dr M

LETTER | What I took away from Harith’s chat with Dr M

The former PM offered no quick-fix solution for the nation's woes.

Johor PPV security personnel accused of making lewd 'cucuk' gesture

Johor PPV security personnel accused of making lewd 'cucuk' gesture

A police report has been lodged after the incident left the woman feeling uncomfortable.

LETTER | Emergency action plan: Roadmap to recovery from Covid-19

LETTER | Emergency action plan: Roadmap to recovery from Covid-19

We realise that the worst is yet to come, and call for urgent effective action backed by political will and competence.
SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals to be known after Aidiladha

SOP relaxation for fully vaccinated individuals to be known after Aidiladha

UPDATED 12.53PM | Technical committee still looking into the matter, says DPM.

Malaysia's 2021 fiscal deficit to hover between 6.5 and 7pct of GDP

Malaysia's 2021 fiscal deficit to hover between 6.5 and 7pct of GDP

Support the govt has given - given fiscal constraints - is adequate, says Zafrul.

Private hospital association to facilitate resource sharing, accelerate vaccination

Private hospital association to facilitate resource sharing, accelerate vaccination

This includes human resources, medical equipment if required for treating Covid-19 patients, says APHM.

Over 14,300,000 vaccine doses administered as of yesterday

Over 14,300,000 vaccine doses administered as of yesterday

Labuan records the highest percentage of adults who have completed vaccination programme.

Badminton Mix Doubles Duo Strives for 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

Badminton Mix Doubles Duo Strives for 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

Sokong Wira Malaysia - A Cheer for Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying

1MDB lawsuit: MP says GLCs should terminate KPMG

1MDB lawsuit: MP says GLCs should terminate KPMG

KPMG should be excluded from participating in govt tenders until lawsuit is resolved, says Tony Pua.

MP SPEAKS | Is Muhyiddin's new vaccination target achievable?

MP SPEAKS | Is Muhyiddin's new vaccination target achievable?

This will require fast-tracking NIP if PM wants 100pct of adult population fully inoculated by October.

Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports

Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports

More than 180 journalists were listed in the data.

829 human trafficking victims rescued as of May - Bukit Aman

829 human trafficking victims rescued as of May - Bukit Aman

And, 353 people suspected of being involved in human trafficking were arrested last year and this year.

Over 100 govt websites are 'not secure', will they harm us?

Over 100 govt websites are 'not secure', will they harm us?

Experts warn they could lead to personal data breaches and other cybersecurity risks.

COMMENT | Constitution: Cabinet can't unilaterally set Parliament agenda

COMMENT | Constitution: Cabinet can't unilaterally set Parliament agenda

The law is not an ass, only the practitioners turn it into a donkey.
'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe

'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe

Govts have to get better and faster in tackling impact of climate change, she says.

PM Johnson pleads for caution as 'Freedom Day' arrives in England

PM Johnson pleads for caution as 'Freedom Day' arrives in England

Daily deaths, around 40 per day, are just fraction of a peak of above 1,800 in January.

Immunised pilgrims gather for haj as Covid restrictions limit numbers

Immunised pilgrims gather for haj as Covid restrictions limit numbers

Robots are being used at the Grand Mosque and distribute bottles of Zamzam water.

Ahead of school reopening, Salahuddin seeks clarity for unvaccinated students

Ahead of school reopening, Salahuddin seeks clarity for unvaccinated students

Amanah leader asks the ministry to disclose percentage of students and supporting staff who have been vaccinated.

COMMENT | Can anyone trust what the PN government says?

COMMENT | Can anyone trust what the PN government says?

What this government has done is make it impossible to accurately gauge the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Experts: Covid-19 severity data could be misleading without better context

Experts: Covid-19 severity data could be misleading without better context

It gives an impression that only a minority of Covid-19 cases are severe, says Dr Amar-Singh HSS.
YOURSAY | A cabinet that is beholden to Muhyiddin

YOURSAY | A cabinet that is beholden to Muhyiddin

'It's no surprise that these nine Umno ministers stay and support the PM.'

Whistleblower feels vindicated after Kedah MB fined

Whistleblower feels vindicated after Kedah MB fined

Nini Siron suffered abuse from political operatives for her video recording of Sanusi going on a car test drive.

Sinovac in the spotlight

Sinovac in the spotlight

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