Archive - 22 July 2021

Ambulance exhaust leak leaves 1 dead, 3 others unconscious

Ambulance exhaust leak leaves 1 dead, 3 others unconscious

An autopsy is needed to confirm the cause of death.

Placing TH under BNM an interim solution - Finance Ministry

Placing TH under BNM an interim solution - Finance Ministry

This is until after the RCI on TH is completed and solutions are found.

Another Covid-19 self-test kit receives conditional approval

Another Covid-19 self-test kit receives conditional approval

They are to be used for screening only and the results must be confirmed with a RT-PCR test.

25 localities in 3 states under EMCO from July 24 - DPM

25 localities in 3 states under EMCO from July 24 - DPM

Pahang alone accounts for 14 of the localities.

More than RM6m channeled to next-of-kin of Covid-19 dead

More than RM6m channeled to next-of-kin of Covid-19 dead

The aid has benefited the families of more than 1,200 individuals who died from the virus so far.

MOH told to identify children who lost parents to Covid-19

MOH told to identify children who lost parents to Covid-19

This is so that aid can be extended to them.

LETTER | Locked up and mistreated amid EMCO

LETTER | Locked up and mistreated amid EMCO

Residents could not even get proper food supplies.

Tengku Adnan blames Dr M for his corruption trial

Tengku Adnan blames Dr M for his corruption trial

He says the charges were trumped up as he did not support the former prime minister.

Union seeks ILO help over Hicom dismissal of five leaders in 2016

Union seeks ILO help over Hicom dismissal of five leaders in 2016

The workers' group says the government has failed to protect the rights of the union leaders.

Factory workers were forced to take annual, unpaid leave to be vaccinated

Factory workers were forced to take annual, unpaid leave to be vaccinated

This, affecting 1,000 workers at a Shah Alam factory, goes against conditions set by Miti, says the MTUC.

Cops suspend station chief nabbed over wild party

Cops suspend station chief nabbed over wild party

The officer also tested positive for marijuana and has been remanded for two days.

Coalition of pressure groups: Allow parliamentary committees to meet

Coalition of pressure groups: Allow parliamentary committees to meet

The Standing Committees and Select Committees of both Houses play a crucial check and balance role, it says.

N Sembilan denies public can walk in for Covid-19 jabs

N Sembilan denies public can walk in for Covid-19 jabs

Its CITF says recipients must still go through MySejahtera for vaccination appointments.

PM tells businesses to prepare for post-Covid-19 socio-economic transition

PM tells businesses to prepare for post-Covid-19 socio-economic transition

UPDATED 6.58PM | This is as the government rapidly ramps up its vaccination programme.

Covid-19 (July 22): 13,034 cases, Selangor climbs above 6k again

Covid-19 (July 22): 13,034 cases, Selangor climbs above 6k again

UPDATED 7.25PM | It's the second time new cases crossed 13,000. The last time this was on July 15.

Active Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia near 1 million

Active Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia near 1 million

Indonesia is the hardest-hit country in the region, followed by Malaysia.

Gamma coronavirus variant detected in Russia

Gamma coronavirus variant detected in Russia

The variant first found in Brazil has been detected in small quantities, says vaccine developer Vector Institute.
Malacca Zoo needs refrigerated container to store perishable items

Malacca Zoo needs refrigerated container to store perishable items

The zoo has run out of space to keep the food for the animals.

Cybersecurity audit to be conducted on 175 govt websites deemed 'not secure'

Cybersecurity audit to be conducted on 175 govt websites deemed 'not secure'

Experts have warned that these sites could lead to personal data breaches and other cybersecurity risks.

Under 18s can register for Covid-19 vaccine but no appointments will be given yet

Under 18s can register for Covid-19 vaccine but no appointments will be given yet

The priority now is to inoculate the adult population and the elderly.

LETTER | What can we do about mental health problems?

LETTER | What can we do about mental health problems?

Where we have difficulties, learn to ask for help. There is no shame in reaching out.
Cops nab 13 over birthday gathering with suspected gang elements

Cops nab 13 over birthday gathering with suspected gang elements

Malacca police say they received a report of the birthday party, which was recorded in a video.

PTPTN will give aid to eight siblings orphaned by Covid-19

PTPTN will give aid to eight siblings orphaned by Covid-19

Immediate aid will be provided through the PTPTN Prihatin team to ease their burden, says Wan Saiful.

'Want to kena whack?' man asks if the media want his autograph after being charged

'Want to kena whack?' man asks if the media want his autograph after being charged

The 33-year-old businessperson turns up in court wearing a T-shirt with the words 'we don't care'.

Industry bodies deeply concerned with ‘silence’ over subsea cabotage issue

Industry bodies deeply concerned with ‘silence’ over subsea cabotage issue

The situation doesn’t bode well for Malaysia’s efforts to attract and retain FDIs, say MyIX and PIKOM.

Saifuddin: Anti-Fake News Ordinance effective in curbing misinformation

Saifuddin: Anti-Fake News Ordinance effective in curbing misinformation

He bases this on the sharp decline in fake information criminal cases after the Emergency Ordinance took effect.

DPM: Govt considering to allow fully vaccinated families to be reunited

DPM: Govt considering to allow fully vaccinated families to be reunited

This is for those living in different states as family is important, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Other MPs also targeted for corruption investigations, claims Syed Saddiq

Other MPs also targeted for corruption investigations, claims Syed Saddiq

UPDATED 5.48PM | MPs from both sides are targeted to attract their support or for the opposition to defect, he adds.

Zaid: Party cops must face the music, SOP violation probe insufficient

Zaid: Party cops must face the music, SOP violation probe insufficient

UPDATED 5.34PM | Former law minister says police force is in need of a national clean-up.

JanaNiaga financing allocation expected to reach RM1.2b - Zafrul

JanaNiaga financing allocation expected to reach RM1.2b - Zafrul

The finance minister says SMEs facing cash-flow problems stand to benefit.

Woman's ordeal ends after hospital returns late father's items

Woman's ordeal ends after hospital returns late father's items

She previously made a police report over his missing IC and belongings.
Rep fumes over patients sleeping on the floor, wants minister's head to roll

Rep fumes over patients sleeping on the floor, wants minister's head to roll

Ean Yong laments that the images make Malaysia appear like a Third World nation

MCO Food Bank Ready To Serve The Rakyat By The Rakyat

MCO Food Bank Ready To Serve The Rakyat By The Rakyat

A humble food bank in the vicinity of Taman Sri Sinar, Segambut to ensure no one goes hungry
At breaking point - at least 15 doctors resigned in last two weeks

At breaking point - at least 15 doctors resigned in last two weeks

A doctor confirms accounts by Hartal Doktor Kontrak that some are leaving due to pressure.
Frontliner recounts unforgettable moment at cemetery

Frontliner recounts unforgettable moment at cemetery

The JHEANS personnel recited the 'takbir raya' on Aidiladha eve for the funeral of a Covid-19 victim.

Police receive 42 reports related to vaccine scam, fraudulent sale

Police receive 42 reports related to vaccine scam, fraudulent sale

Eight individuals have been released on police bail.

Contract doctors to proceed with strike after no resolution from govt

Contract doctors to proceed with strike after no resolution from govt

Participants have asked hospitals to seek a replacement for them during the one-day strike on July 26.

Olympics: Opening ceremony director dismissed after past comments on Holocaust

Olympics: Opening ceremony director dismissed after past comments on Holocaust

Kentaro Kobayashi has been dismissed because of past comments that made fun of a tragedy.
Anwar decries political involvement in Tabung Haji, wants Finance Ministry to lead

Anwar decries political involvement in Tabung Haji, wants Finance Ministry to lead

Remove all politicians from TH to save rakyat's money, says the opposition leader.

Selayang is Selangor’s third full Covid-19 hospital

Selayang is Selangor’s third full Covid-19 hospital

This comes as the state recorded a staggering 68,209 infections in the past two weeks.

China rejects WHO plan for study of Covid-19 origin

China rejects WHO plan for study of Covid-19 origin

Such a move disregards common sense and defies science, says Beijing.

Allow all to record Covid-19 vaccine shot, says MP after empty syringe claims

Allow all to record Covid-19 vaccine shot, says MP after empty syringe claims

UPDATED 3.25PM | This comes after complaints relating to purported blank shots and underdosing.

Lawyer Shafee under self-quarantine, trial to continue next month

Lawyer Shafee under self-quarantine, trial to continue next month

The lawyer is facing money laundering charges involving RM9.5 million he allegedly received from Najib.

Opposition MP files motions to have emergency laws annulled

Opposition MP files motions to have emergency laws annulled

Ngeh Koo Ham stresses that Dewan Rakyat speaker has no power to deny MPs the right to decide on these matters.

Yii: High positivity rate shows we have to rethink Covid-19 testing strategy

Yii: High positivity rate shows we have to rethink Covid-19 testing strategy

Strategy must incorporate ways to increase testing capacity to reflect severity of situation on the ground, says MP.

Choose wisely come next state polls, Baru says in S'wak Day message

Choose wisely come next state polls, Baru says in S'wak Day message

Being shackled to the federal govt’s policies and decisions is not doing Sarawakians any favours, he adds.

Sabah to receive over one million Covid-19 vaccines for July

Sabah to receive over one million Covid-19 vaccines for July

State housing minister hopes there won't be any more disruption in supply.

ADUN SPEAKS | Is the cabinet superior to Parliament?

ADUN SPEAKS | Is the cabinet superior to Parliament?

Muhyiddin needs to bite the bullet and hand back over power to Parliament to determine the fate of his govt.
Licensed moneylenders have a part to play in pandemic too, says Zuraida

Licensed moneylenders have a part to play in pandemic too, says Zuraida

People can borrow from them without having to go to loan sharks.

LETTER | Quarantine: Impiana KLCC Hotel's rebuttal

LETTER | Quarantine: Impiana KLCC Hotel's rebuttal

The management will continue to cooperate and take directives from MOH to adhere to strict compliance.
Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca effective against Delta variant - study

Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca effective against Delta variant - study

The study on the efficacy of these Covid-19 vaccines is based on real-world data.
COMMENT | Don't give like a cheap politician

COMMENT | Don't give like a cheap politician

Hungry people have other pressing matters than to pay attention to politicians' faces plastered on food aid.

Home Ministry must buck up on foreign spouses, MM2H issues - MPs

Home Ministry must buck up on foreign spouses, MM2H issues - MPs

Malaysian families with foreign spouses experiencing stress over difficult visa renewal process.

COMMENT | Our F-word that’s really obscene

COMMENT | Our F-word that’s really obscene

‘We won’t share data on Covid because we don’t need any advice.’
Peru arrests state hospital workers for charging Covid-19 patients

Peru arrests state hospital workers for charging Covid-19 patients

An alleged criminal ring charged the seriously ill patients US$21,000 per bed.

Ex-minister Syed Saddiq charged with RM1.12m misappropriation

Ex-minister Syed Saddiq charged with RM1.12m misappropriation

UPDATED 3.03PM | Muar MP pleads not guilty to the charge involving funds from his former party Bersatu.

COMMENT | Malaysia's political establishment will never accept meritocracy

COMMENT | Malaysia's political establishment will never accept meritocracy

Both sides of the mainstream political divide are upholding the status quo.

COMMENT | A carton of eggs, a kitchen full of supplies

COMMENT | A carton of eggs, a kitchen full of supplies

‘Looking at my mom’s hesitation, I asked Kak Ros why she was giving us the eggs.’
Ebit Lew lodges police report over 'baseless allegations' against him

Ebit Lew lodges police report over 'baseless allegations' against him

Preacher names several individuals in his police report as the allegations have gone viral on social media.

YOURSAY | ‘Empty syringe’ fiasco: Giving new shots not the answer

YOURSAY | ‘Empty syringe’ fiasco: Giving new shots not the answer

‘Adham, life is precious, and you are not taking this issue seriously.’
Conflict of interest concerns in proposed bauxite project, says NGO

Conflict of interest concerns in proposed bauxite project, says NGO

A key concern: Is Pahang Development Corp the mining operator as well as the enforcer of the environmental rules?

Zuraida convinced sanitisation helps, assures that it's cheap

Zuraida convinced sanitisation helps, assures that it's cheap

She says the cost is minimal as the chemicals used were donated.

MOH using new drug cocktail to prevent severe Covid-19 - Adham

MOH using new drug cocktail to prevent severe Covid-19 - Adham

Patients who received the treatment are told to continue updating their self-assessment through MySejahtera.

Woman with Covid-19 dies in front of clinic

Woman with Covid-19 dies in front of clinic

The woman and a sibling were heading to the clinic to seek treatment when she collapsed.

Rose-tinted Covid-19 glasses

Rose-tinted Covid-19 glasses

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