Archive - 24 July 2021

National Recovery Plan's success needs support from all parties - Muhyiddin

National Recovery Plan's success needs support from all parties - Muhyiddin

'It takes a bit of a long painful recovery... give the govt a chance.'

'Breathing space' SOP for fully vaccinated in a few days, says PM

'Breathing space' SOP for fully vaccinated in a few days, says PM

Relaxation of SOPs will include social activities, sports, and dining in restaurants, Muhyiddin says.

Parliament: Zahid, deputy minister among MPs positive for Covid-19

Parliament: Zahid, deputy minister among MPs positive for Covid-19

UPDATED 11.10PM | These MPs won't get to join Parliament virtually, as amendments for hybrid session not yet made.

'Black flag' group cries police intimidation after protest convoys run into trouble

'Black flag' group cries police intimidation after protest convoys run into trouble

UPDATED 11PM | Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) says convoys disturbed in S'gor, Perak, Malacca, and Sarawak.

Harapan Youth chief in Covid-19 critical condition

Harapan Youth chief in Covid-19 critical condition

Shazni Munir is currently at Stage 4 of the disease, says Amanah Youth secretary Asim Abdullah.

Malaysia's second day results of the Tokyo Olympics (July 24)

Malaysia's second day results of the Tokyo Olympics (July 24)

Results from badminton, artistic gymnastics, and swimming events.

MOH: Covid-19 cases 'may appear lower' as Klang Valley pivots to self-testing

MOH: Covid-19 cases 'may appear lower' as Klang Valley pivots to self-testing

Self-testing and self-reporting policy is for asymptomatic patients, says Klang Valley taskforce.

Crowd throngs Kuala Langat MP's vaccination centre in Jenjarom temple

Crowd throngs Kuala Langat MP's vaccination centre in Jenjarom temple

The centre at the Ban Siew Keng Temple targets to jab 3,500 people in seven days.

Parliament sitting useless without debate, say Umno leaders

Parliament sitting useless without debate, say Umno leaders

'It's more a gathering of MPs.'

Penang Hindu Endowment Board boss wounded in parang attack

Penang Hindu Endowment Board boss wounded in parang attack

Four unknown assailants assaulted M Ramachandran when he got out of his car.

Zahid's promise: Umno will never lie to the people

Zahid's promise: Umno will never lie to the people

Umno president says this after he was asked why the party does not use 'slander and lies' in politics.

LETTER | Separation of AG’s roles – here we go again

LETTER | Separation of AG’s roles – here we go again

This is not the first time the proposal has been mooted.

Food delivery commission cuts too deep, MCA man warns Putrajaya of boycott

Food delivery commission cuts too deep, MCA man warns Putrajaya of boycott

The party member wants the commission fees for food delivery to be capped at 15 percent.

Covid-19 (July 24): 184 deaths; 15,902 new cases push active cases above 150k

Covid-19 (July 24): 184 deaths; 15,902 new cases push active cases above 150k

The situation in Sabah is more dire now compared to the major outbreak late last year.

DAP objects to 'MCA-linked' newsman's membership in NRC

DAP objects to 'MCA-linked' newsman's membership in NRC

Members of the recovery council must have record of speaking truth to power, says Lim Guan Eng.

CAAM begins probe on heli food order pick-up in Ipoh

CAAM begins probe on heli food order pick-up in Ipoh

It is investigating to determine if the flight had breached the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.

Contract doctors: PM statement only sugarcoating, strike is on

Contract doctors: PM statement only sugarcoating, strike is on

UPDATED 4.10PM | They tick off the government for offering 'half-cooked' solutions.

Anwar's motion on emergency laws submitted too early, so speaker rejects it

Anwar's motion on emergency laws submitted too early, so speaker rejects it

Azhar says Port Dickson MP also raised multiple topics in a single motion which violated Standing Orders.

Opposition MPs: MACC must reveal how Rina raised funds to pay debt

Opposition MPs: MACC must reveal how Rina raised funds to pay debt

Any delay to do so will have a negative impact on the graft-buster, contends the group.

China's Xi urges people in Tibet to 'follow the party' in rare visit

China's Xi urges people in Tibet to 'follow the party' in rare visit

It is the first visit to Tibet by a Chinese leader in three decades.
Indian court extends custody of businessman in porn film case

Indian court extends custody of businessman in porn film case

Police have also questioned his wife, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.

COMMENT | Little England’s own goal

COMMENT | Little England’s own goal

Euro football forces UK to think about the distinction between patriotism and nationalism.

Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympics open

Superstar Osaka lights flame as Japan's Covid-hit Olympics open

Postponed by a year due to the coronavirus, the Games are being held without spectators.

Amanah man backs Syed Saddiq, lashes out at PAS Youth chief

Amanah man backs Syed Saddiq, lashes out at PAS Youth chief

Raja Kamarul says instead of showing sympathy for a fellow youth leader, Khairil wants to score political points.

Unesco keeps Great Barrier Reef off 'in danger' list after Australian lobbying

Unesco keeps Great Barrier Reef off 'in danger' list after Australian lobbying

Environmental groups criticise the decision.

S Korean TV apologises over Olympics opening ceremony broadcast

S Korean TV apologises over Olympics opening ceremony broadcast

This comes after the network used inappropriate images, captions to describe countries during the ceremony.

As deadline looms, Lynas seeks new site for radioactive waste

As deadline looms, Lynas seeks new site for radioactive waste

It could be located next to its Gebeng plant after DOE rejected an earlier proposal for waste to be stored in Bukit Ketam.

Zafrul: Threshold under NRP 'dynamic', might change for Phase 3

Zafrul: Threshold under NRP 'dynamic', might change for Phase 3

'When 40 percent of our people are fully vaccinated, we will ask the NRP to consider this matter.'
JB council denies issuing statement on 'special TMJ quota' vaccine registration

JB council denies issuing statement on 'special TMJ quota' vaccine registration

The message that the public can fill in a 'Pfizer vaccine for TMJ quota' form is fake, it says.

Kedah to receive larger vaccine supply next week, says MB

Kedah to receive larger vaccine supply next week, says MB

This is to speed up the vaccination process in the state which has seen a spike in infections.
YOURSAY | PM's 'kitchen cabinet' will always be full

YOURSAY | PM's 'kitchen cabinet' will always be full

'Malaysia can go to the doldrums for all the PM cares.'

COMMENT |  Up in the air – the big Malaysian disconnect

COMMENT | Up in the air – the big Malaysian disconnect

It was arrogance personified and defiance of laws, rules and regulations.
418 open burning cases detected amid dry spell, more expected

418 open burning cases detected amid dry spell, more expected

The DOE is intensifying prevention measures in anticipation of more open burnings.