Archive - 30 July 2021

Suhakam urges authorities to facilitate #Lawan protest

Suhakam urges authorities to facilitate #Lawan protest

Suhakam advises authorities they have obligation to facilitate peaceful assemblies.

23 localities in Sabah, Pahang under EMCO from Sunday - Hishammuddin

23 localities in Sabah, Pahang under EMCO from Sunday - Hishammuddin

Six localities in Tawau, five in Keningau, among others.

Walk-in vaccinations can contain pandemic faster - Health deputy DG

Walk-in vaccinations can contain pandemic faster - Health deputy DG

With measures we have in place, we will be able to control the congestion, says Dr Hishamshah.

Up to 35pct of recipients no-show at Sabah university vaccination centre

Up to 35pct of recipients no-show at Sabah university vaccination centre

This creates difficulties to reach target of 3,000 jabs daily, says Dr Helen.

Home Ministry launches multilingual chatbot to help trafficking victims

Home Ministry launches multilingual chatbot to help trafficking victims

Chatbot comes in six languages: Malay, English, Indonesian, Burmese, Nepali, and Bengali.

Mixing Russia's Sputnik V, AstraZeneca shots proves safe in small trial - RDIF

Mixing Russia's Sputnik V, AstraZeneca shots proves safe in small trial - RDIF

Trial involved 50 people and began in Azerbaijan in February.

Covid-19 restrictions still in force after emergency - Health Ministry

Covid-19 restrictions still in force after emergency - Health Ministry

'Cancellation of emergency ordinances won't affect Act 342 to prevent infectious disease.'

LETTER | Stop harassing #Lawan protest organisers, participants

LETTER | Stop harassing #Lawan protest organisers, participants

The authorities should instead support the right to freedom of assembly and facilitate the protest.

Covid-19 to derail next Monday's Dewan Rakyat sitting?

Covid-19 to derail next Monday's Dewan Rakyat sitting?

The outbreak in Parliament may lead to a premature end of the dramatic special sitting.

After strike, contract doctors' movement looks to unionise

After strike, contract doctors' movement looks to unionise

The group also warns of 'Hartal 2.0' in the coming months.

Balancing virtual work and mental health

Balancing virtual work and mental health

According to a survey by Ipsos which measured the impact of work-from-home policies on employees, Malaysians reported the highest anxiety levels among 28 countries.

SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal was Najib's 'principal proxy': Lawsuit

SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal was Najib's 'principal proxy': Lawsuit

SRC International states this in its lawsuit against its former advisor emeritus Najib, Nik Faisal, and three others.

COMMENT | PM statement a futile exercise to defend PN govt

COMMENT | PM statement a futile exercise to defend PN govt

'An affront to the royal institution and to the Agong himself'.

CanSinoBIO to mix its Covid-19 vaccine with Sputnik V in clinical trial

CanSinoBIO to mix its Covid-19 vaccine with Sputnik V in clinical trial

This is to address the shortage of the Russian vaccine for the second dose.

Philippines' Duterte fully restores key US troop pact

Philippines' Duterte fully restores key US troop pact

Agreement provides rules for rotation of thousands of US troops in and out of the Philippines.

EO row: 'Not a big issue' says Nik Amar, can be corrected

EO row: 'Not a big issue' says Nik Amar, can be corrected

The PAS member sees it as a mere 'technical issue'.

Hong Kong man gets 9 years’ jail in first national security case

Hong Kong man gets 9 years’ jail in first national security case

The former waiter was accused of riding his bike into three riot police last year while carrying a flag with the protest slogan.
Ahmad Maslan's money laundering, false statement trial to begin in June 2022

Ahmad Maslan's money laundering, false statement trial to begin in June 2022

Ahmad was not present in court as he was said to have been in close contact with two Covid-19 positive persons.

Klang Valley mortuaries packed due to unclaimed bodies, long queue - sources

Klang Valley mortuaries packed due to unclaimed bodies, long queue - sources

Officials hoping for policy change to speed up burial and cremation.

Covid-19 (July 30): 16,840 new cases, record high in Sabah

Covid-19 (July 30): 16,840 new cases, record high in Sabah

Selangor, KL, Sabah, Kedah, and Negeri Sembilan all in four-digit territory.

School bus driver charged with sexual assault of 10-year-old girl

School bus driver charged with sexual assault of 10-year-old girl

K Ravichandran pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Ipoh and was granted bail of RM4,000.

Solution Group to supply CanSino vaccine in Malaysia

Solution Group to supply CanSino vaccine in Malaysia

The first shipment of the finished doses will be delivered by August.
Wife of tycoon's son wants cops probed for attempted murder

Wife of tycoon's son wants cops probed for attempted murder

'Why couldn't they arrest my husband after he reached the house instead of causing a commotion.'

#Lawan protest: SOPs and what to expect tomorrow

#Lawan protest: SOPs and what to expect tomorrow

Organisers say police provocation will only fail the social distancing measures.

Former 1MDB CEO, ex-SRC chairperson dropped from lawsuit

Former 1MDB CEO, ex-SRC chairperson dropped from lawsuit

SRC withdraws the suit against Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi and Ismee Ismail, with no liberty to file afresh.

Hadi: Enemies fear PN's 'dominance' will solve country's problems

Hadi: Enemies fear PN's 'dominance' will solve country's problems

PAS president claims there is a movement to topple govt and weaken the ummah because of this.

COMMENT | A drama-filled day: what a democracy we have!

COMMENT | A drama-filled day: what a democracy we have!

Ordinary Malaysians could only observe it from the sideline.

Investigations underway for LRT3 construction site tragedy

Investigations underway for LRT3 construction site tragedy

Human Resources Ministry, Prasarana conduct separate probes on scaffolding collapse that killed 1 worker.

COMMENT | Will Muhyiddin survive?

COMMENT | Will Muhyiddin survive?

PM could make it till GE15 or be replaced by a member of his cabinet, but an opposition leader is unlikely to take over.

'Interim government' talk takes root in Umno

'Interim government' talk takes root in Umno

This comes against the background of tensions between Putrajaya and Istana Negara.

MACC: Najib's ex-PR man to surrender RM7.1m as settlement

MACC: Najib's ex-PR man to surrender RM7.1m as settlement

'Therefore, the case against Paul Geoffrey Stadlen has been withdrawn,' says the graft buster.

Perlis bans those involved in interstate travel from joining prayers at mosques

Perlis bans those involved in interstate travel from joining prayers at mosques

The move is to tighten SOP following a spike in Covid-19 cases in the state.

LETTER | Abolish contract period to let people exit poor internet service

LETTER | Abolish contract period to let people exit poor internet service

This will also prevent unethical profiteering by telecommunication corporations.

LETTER | Laws and processes aside, traditions cannot be trampled upon

LETTER | Laws and processes aside, traditions cannot be trampled upon

Our unwritten tradition of high regard for the Royal Institution plays a defining role in making Malaysia unique and purposeful.
Health minister, MP pay surprise visit to Klang hospital for unfiltered look

Health minister, MP pay surprise visit to Klang hospital for unfiltered look

During the spot-check, the duo saw many patients waiting for hours to get a bed.

DG: Parliament screening finds 9 positive cases, total 11

DG: Parliament screening finds 9 positive cases, total 11

2 Parliament employees tested positive earlier yesterday, prompting mass screening of 1,183 people including MPs.

Thailand warns Covid-19 surge pushing hospitals to the brink

Thailand warns Covid-19 surge pushing hospitals to the brink

Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions as Covid-19 cases surge.

Fintech Pioneer, Dato’ Aaron Lim appointed as Ho Wah Genting Berhad’s Executive Chairman

Fintech Pioneer, Dato’ Aaron Lim appointed as Ho Wah Genting Berhad’s Executive Chairman

Bursa Malaysia Main Market listed Ho Wah Genting Berhad (“HWGB”) has today announced the appointment of Dato’ Aaron Lim Ooi Hong 拿督林伟雄, a financial technology (“fintech”) pioneer in Malaysia, as HWGB Group’s Executive Chairman.

A Tale of Two Cities: In the 'bubble' and the Tokyo outside

A Tale of Two Cities: In the 'bubble' and the Tokyo outside

'This is the most tested community almost certainly anywhere in the world.'

Half of Myanmar could be infected in next two weeks

Half of Myanmar could be infected in next two weeks

'The coup has resulted in a near total collapse of the healthcare system...'
Umno lawyer acquitted in RM15m money laundering case

Umno lawyer acquitted in RM15m money laundering case

UPDATED 11.21AM | The decision comes as Hafarizam's lawyer said he has paid a compound of RM590,587.26 to the MACC.

Azreen sprints to personal best en route to qualifying for first round

Azreen sprints to personal best en route to qualifying for first round

National woman sprinter clocks 11.77 seconds in Heat Two at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

'Keep calm': IGP assures all under control amid tensions between govt, palace

'Keep calm': IGP assures all under control amid tensions between govt, palace

'Police would like to assure that national security and public order is under control.'
Harapan calls for PM and his 'arrogant' cabinet to step down

Harapan calls for PM and his 'arrogant' cabinet to step down

UPDATED 4.20PM | 'There is no other recourse for Muhyiddin, cabinet, speaker and AG for their huge error.'

COMMENT | The four faces of Muhyiddin Yassin

COMMENT | The four faces of Muhyiddin Yassin

'We, the people, feel betrayed. Malaysia needs a strong leader to take charge...'

COMMENT | Agong vs PM: Who is right?

COMMENT | Agong vs PM: Who is right?

Before we unzip this conundrum, we must first recognise a fundamental principle of the Constitution.
#Lawan: Youth activist released at 1am, after 10-hour grilling for sedition

#Lawan: Youth activist released at 1am, after 10-hour grilling for sedition

Sarah Irdina was detained in a lock-up earlier yesterday evening.

Biden pushes cash reward to get vaccinated, new rules for federal workers

Biden pushes cash reward to get vaccinated, new rules for federal workers

Pay people to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the US president tells the local governments.

YOURSAY | No way out – PM must resign to allow a new govt to be formed

YOURSAY | No way out – PM must resign to allow a new govt to be formed

‘The king has spoken. The prime minister has to resign, action needs to be taken…’
Rights group asks US Customs to probe Goodyear Malaysia over labour practices

Rights group asks US Customs to probe Goodyear Malaysia over labour practices

Liberty Shared says its petition to US Customs is based on lawsuits and police reports by migrant workers.

CITF mulls designated PPVs for foreign workers

CITF mulls designated PPVs for foreign workers

The task force aims to designate several vaccination centres, according to language, for the process to run smoothly.

Sabah hospital turns tunnel into ward to treat Covid-19

Sabah hospital turns tunnel into ward to treat Covid-19

Its specialist clinics are also being used for Covid-19 patients.

'Long Covid' symptoms still possible for fully vaccinated people, study finds

'Long Covid' symptoms still possible for fully vaccinated people, study finds

In a rare instance, a healthcare worker is still unable to return to work after six weeks.

Royal rebuke for PN

Royal rebuke for PN

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