Archive - 25 July 2021

Diversifying vaccine portfolio expedites rate of vaccination

Diversifying vaccine portfolio expedites rate of vaccination

Khairy says the national vaccination rate is high if compared with South Korea and Australia.

Six new Covid-19 clusters in Sabah

Six new Covid-19 clusters in Sabah

Three involving workplace infections, while the others are community clusters and religious activities.
Health DG tells contract doctors to remember their oath, don't join strike

Health DG tells contract doctors to remember their oath, don't join strike

Noor Hisham says the strike could affect the patients' lives and doctors' careers.
Zahid: Umno ministers will resign if emergency ordinances remain beyond Aug 1

Zahid: Umno ministers will resign if emergency ordinances remain beyond Aug 1

Emergency proclamation and ordinances must be repealed during the special Parliament sitting tomorrow, he adds.
Chong Wei dismayed by abuse against national shuttlers after Olympic loss

Chong Wei dismayed by abuse against national shuttlers after Olympic loss

The former national shuttler says he felt appalled by negative online comments made against Chan and Goh.

Rina not present when group at Bersatu event started dancing - aide

Rina not present when group at Bersatu event started dancing - aide

The aide confirms the function was held sometime in April at a hotel ballroom in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
'20 threats on a Sunday - if only hospital directors were as committed in helping us'

'20 threats on a Sunday - if only hospital directors were as committed in helping us'

Warnings are being issued while potential strike participants were summoned.

Speaker: No hybrid Parliament sitting, all MPs allowed to attend

Speaker: No hybrid Parliament sitting, all MPs allowed to attend

Azhar Azizan Harun says only matters set by the PM would be discussed and no other motions would be allowed.
MOH highlights rules against ‘illegal gathering’ day before doctors' strike

MOH highlights rules against ‘illegal gathering’ day before doctors' strike

Ministry says illegal gathering includes 'using office time and leaving the office to observe or participate in a gathering'.

National Task Force under fire for 'inhumane' labelling of migrants

National Task Force under fire for 'inhumane' labelling of migrants

Latheefa Koya says it was inhumane for the NTF to use such language on migrants who were exploited by traffickers.

Kelantan Health Dept: First Delta variant case found in the state

Kelantan Health Dept: First Delta variant case found in the state

Recent spike of cases in state caused by Aidiladha celebrations, the department says.

Ahead of strike, Umno veep urges contract doctors to negotiate with govt

Ahead of strike, Umno veep urges contract doctors to negotiate with govt

Khaled Nordin says the negotiation can take into account the offers recently announced by the PM.

MP SPEAKS | Empower social welfare beginning with crucial legislation

MP SPEAKS | Empower social welfare beginning with crucial legislation

Harsh lockdowns have hit vulnerable groups hard, such as female-headed households and the elderly.

Cops regret suggesting vaccine test, KJ's adviser explains why it's not encouraged

Cops regret suggesting vaccine test, KJ's adviser explains why it's not encouraged

Acryl Sani says it was not within the police's jurisdiction to make such recommendations.

Cops grill 14 in connection with black flag convoy

Cops grill 14 in connection with black flag convoy

Investigations are being carried out by Brickfields and Dang Wangi police, says lawyer.
Penang CM to miss Parliament sitting, under home quarantine

Penang CM to miss Parliament sitting, under home quarantine

Chow Kon Yeow is the Tanjong MP and Padang Kota state assemblyperson.

MP SPEAKS | 55 MPs demand more commitees for all MPs to function fulltime

MP SPEAKS | 55 MPs demand more commitees for all MPs to function fulltime

MPs say they must be allowed to perform their duty of legislative oversight even with Parliament not sitting.

Covid-19 (July 25): Record 17,045 cases, cumulative cases cross 1mil mark

Covid-19 (July 25): Record 17,045 cases, cumulative cases cross 1mil mark

COVID-19 | New highs in Kedah, Penang and Selangor.

DAP urges govt to include elected reps in Covid-19 strategy

DAP urges govt to include elected reps in Covid-19 strategy

UPDATED 5.10PM | Kian Ming wants reps to be involved in identifying potential hotspots in their constituencies.

Groups issue 15 demands for better Covid management

Groups issue 15 demands for better Covid management

The initiative seeks to highlight the voices of frontliners, support hospitals, and uphold migrant and refugee rights.

Zahid: I feel fine and am under self-quarantine, no symptoms

Zahid: I feel fine and am under self-quarantine, no symptoms

Umno president's assurance comes after he tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday.

Zafrul laughs off rumours he ordered 'nasi ganja heli delivery'

Zafrul laughs off rumours he ordered 'nasi ganja heli delivery'

Finance minister clarifies that it's fake news using old photos of him eating nasi vanggey.

Upset by death of two friends, MP likens Klang Valley to giant ICU

Upset by death of two friends, MP likens Klang Valley to giant ICU

We have a shortage of oxygen, medical equipment, and beds, says Charles Santiago.

Selangor govt firm in combatting corruption, power abuse - MB

Selangor govt firm in combatting corruption, power abuse - MB

Amirudin Shari says state govt is monitoring several departments closely.

M'sians vaccinated overseas should be listed on MySejahtera, says state rep

M'sians vaccinated overseas should be listed on MySejahtera, says state rep

This group has been forgotten by the govt, says Stulang state assemblyperson Andrew Chen Kah Eng.

Badminton: Bitter end for Peng Soon and Liu Ying after second straight loss

Badminton: Bitter end for Peng Soon and Liu Ying after second straight loss

The pair who won silver at the 2016 Rio Games fell today 12-21, 15-21 to Germans.

Penang NGO invests RM2m to set up Covid-19 vaccination centre

Penang NGO invests RM2m to set up Covid-19 vaccination centre

One Hope first NGO in the country to set up a PPV, which will open tomorrow.

MPs, activists lodge police reports against ministers for pandemic 'negligence'

MPs, activists lodge police reports against ministers for pandemic 'negligence'

UPDATED 3.10PM | Govt failed to control spread of Covid-19, the group said.

Putrajaya told to stop political appointments to university boards

Putrajaya told to stop political appointments to university boards

We have always been against this unhealthy practice, says the Malaysian Academic Movement (Move).

Stung by Guan Eng's salvo, MCA defends party-linked newsman's NRC appointment

Stung by Guan Eng's salvo, MCA defends party-linked newsman's NRC appointment

It is high time DAP sec-gen casts aside his combative spirit and attempts at politicising everything, says Chan.

Klang launches 3 new vaccination centres to counter rising cases

Klang launches 3 new vaccination centres to counter rising cases

Charles Santiago optimistic over public partnership between Klang Hokkien Hall and National Cancer Society.

Olympics: Azizulhasni leads final batch of athletes to Tokyo

Olympics: Azizulhasni leads final batch of athletes to Tokyo

10 members of the Malaysian contingent have left for Tokyo including 5 athletes and the sports minister.

Greek police clash with protesters in rally against mandatory vaccinations

Greek police clash with protesters in rally against mandatory vaccinations

Police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd of over 4,000 people.

COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

COMMENT | Don't speak ill of the dead

But does this principle mean that there is to be no critical assessment of the legacies of important figures?

Protesters opposed to Covid measures clash with police in Paris

Protesters opposed to Covid measures clash with police in Paris

Protestors knocked over a police motorbike ridden by two officers, pictures showed.

Iran condemns UN criticism of deaths during water shortage protests

Iran condemns UN criticism of deaths during water shortage protests

The criticism came after some protestors were shot to death.

COMMENT | When Parliament sits again, what happens to emergency?

COMMENT | When Parliament sits again, what happens to emergency?

Govt's refusal or neglect to allow Dewan Rakyat to vote on emergency is a 'fraud' on Parliament.

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COMMENT | Covid-19 National Recovery Plan: Was it planned to fail?

COMMENT | Covid-19 National Recovery Plan: Was it planned to fail?

How much science and data went into the NRP?

Tian Chua calls on people to support contract doctors' strike

Tian Chua calls on people to support contract doctors' strike

Organisers say they will ensure care of hospital patients will not be jeopardised.
A chirpy chat with the Queen’s Counsel

A chirpy chat with the Queen’s Counsel

MALAYSIANSKINI | Ng Jern-Fei made waves in 2018 as one of the youngest ever appointees to elite group of lawyers.

Viral video of Serdang Hospital taken while waiting for upgrade: S'gor Health director

Viral video of Serdang Hospital taken while waiting for upgrade: S'gor Health director

Sha'ari says the video did not reflect actual conditions on the ground, upgrade completed on July 21.

Malaysia counters Indonesia's 'one maid, one task' proposal

Malaysia counters Indonesia's 'one maid, one task' proposal

Saravanan wants to retain 'one maid, one household' system.

YOURSAY | Pressure mounts as contract doctors dig in

YOURSAY | Pressure mounts as contract doctors dig in

‘Ministers enjoy full perks while some doctors are treated like construction workers.’