Archive - 3 August 2021

Funeral process for Covid-19 victims within 24 hours - S'gor MB

Funeral process for Covid-19 victims within 24 hours - S'gor MB

Amirudin says there are no more backlogs in the management of Muslim Covid-19 patients’ bodies in hospitals.
Sarawak southern zone's move to Phase 3 of NRP postponed

Sarawak southern zone's move to Phase 3 of NRP postponed

The southern zone covers Kuching, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Simunjan, Asajaya, Serian and Tebedu.

Man's 2nd swimming stunt leads to arrest for violating inter-district travel ban

Man's 2nd swimming stunt leads to arrest for violating inter-district travel ban

The man claims he wants to swim to Mecca.

Walk-in vaccinations for seniors begin in Perak

Walk-in vaccinations for seniors begin in Perak

Vaccinations are available for the afternoon session from 2pm to 5pm.

Analyst: Without alternative majority, Muhyiddin may be able to cling onto power

Analyst: Without alternative majority, Muhyiddin may be able to cling onto power

'If Muhyiddin cannot reverse this majority loss, the number of MPs who support him will continue to shrink.'
DPM, AG and ministers flock to PM's residence for meeting

DPM, AG and ministers flock to PM's residence for meeting

UPDATED 2.30AM | The meeting comes following news of the PN government losing its majority.

Bersatu deputy president: Agong can consider minority govt if nobody has numbers

Bersatu deputy president: Agong can consider minority govt if nobody has numbers

Based on the numbers, Faizal says the PN govt, which had been clinging to power with a tenuous majority, has fallen.
14 Umno MPs retract support for PN so far - party sources

14 Umno MPs retract support for PN so far - party sources

Besides the 11 earlier, another three have also signed letters to inform Agong they are no longer govt MPs.

Police call up 8 MPs over Monday's attempt to enter Parliament

Police call up 8 MPs over Monday's attempt to enter Parliament

UPDATED 11.17PM | They will give their statements at the Dang Wangi police headquarters tomorrow and on Thursday.

Sabah assembly to sit for three days from Aug 24

Sabah assembly to sit for three days from Aug 24

The sitting on Aug 25 and 26 will begin with the question-and-answer session at 10am.

EMCO at nine localities in three states - Hishammuddin

EMCO at nine localities in three states - Hishammuddin

The states are Sabah, Terengganu and Pahang.

Umno: Muhyiddin no longer commands majority, here's proof

Umno: Muhyiddin no longer commands majority, here's proof

UPDATED 7.02PM | 11 Umno MPs gather in PWTC today to state their opposition to Muhyiddin and PN.

Art lives on: Calling for Malaysia’s Anak Seni eager to showcase their craft

Art lives on: Calling for Malaysia’s Anak Seni eager to showcase their craft

Arts for All Seasons (ArtsFAS) platform honours artists as ‘cultural frontliners’ of Covid-19

Energy minister quits cabinet, cites loyalty to Umno

Energy minister quits cabinet, cites loyalty to Umno

UPDATED 7.31PM | Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says his focus now is to work for Umno and his constituents.

Ministry to consider proposal to control price of Covid-19 test kit

Ministry to consider proposal to control price of Covid-19 test kit

Deputy minister says RM39.90 for each test kit is a burden, especially to the low-income groups.

Policy papers for p-hailing services to be presented to cabinet soon - Wee

Policy papers for p-hailing services to be presented to cabinet soon - Wee

The Transport Ministry and other agencies finalising the details.

M’sia receives 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine contributed by UK

M’sia receives 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine contributed by UK

The vaccine supply is the fourth contribution from foreign countries to Malaysia.
PM's abatement: A day late, a dollar short - Azalina

PM's abatement: A day late, a dollar short - Azalina

Too little, too late says the deputy speaker of the Dewan Rakyat.

'Support PN but not PM' - deputy minister counters with 'backing Umno but not Zahid'

'Support PN but not PM' - deputy minister counters with 'backing Umno but not Zahid'

Zahidi Zainul says the Umno president's proposal is not practical.

Harapan: MPs went to Parliament to uphold Agong's decree

Harapan: MPs went to Parliament to uphold Agong's decree

Police accused them of trying to organise an illegal gathering.

After Putrajaya's climb down on EO, Najib wants Parliament motion prioritised

After Putrajaya's climb down on EO, Najib wants Parliament motion prioritised

'Don't make it the last thing on the agenda. Allow it to be the first motion,' the former PM says in his Facebook.

Umno decided to ditch Muhyiddin as it wants PM seat - Shafie

Umno decided to ditch Muhyiddin as it wants PM seat - Shafie

Warisan president also lambasts PN over fallout with Agong.

Muda activists among the latest batch of leaders quizzed on #Lawan protest

Muda activists among the latest batch of leaders quizzed on #Lawan protest

They were grilled at the Dang Wangi district police station for over 2 hours, along with 10 other leaders.

Teenager slapped with RM5,000 compound for removing red wristband

Teenager slapped with RM5,000 compound for removing red wristband

She had done so in order to go out with her family.

Covid-19 (Aug 3): 17,105 new cases, record high in Penang and K'tan

Covid-19 (Aug 3): 17,105 new cases, record high in Penang and K'tan

UPDATED 7.40PM | Active cases exceed 200,000 for the first time, while five territories reported new cases in the four digits.

Tougher terms: Why the EU is paying more for new Covid shots

Tougher terms: Why the EU is paying more for new Covid shots

Value of drugmakers' shots rose since evidence emerged of their efficacy - European official.

Olympics: IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' Mao Zedong badges

Olympics: IOC asks Chinese team for report on cyclists' Mao Zedong badges

This may be a breach of Olympic rules on the display of political paraphernalia.
Bersih activist charged with posting insulting comments on Islam on Facebook

Bersih activist charged with posting insulting comments on Islam on Facebook

The accused claims trial to the charge which allegedly took place last year.
China's Wuhan to test all 12 million residents after Delta variant found

China's Wuhan to test all 12 million residents after Delta variant found

Wuhan previously reported no local cases since mid-May last year.

Amidst pandemic and uncertainties, Malaysians turn to savouring Sabah’s ‘secret sauce’ Sabasco

Amidst pandemic and uncertainties, Malaysians turn to savouring Sabah’s ‘secret sauce’ Sabasco

Now more than two months later, Sabasco has certainly made its impact throughout Malaysia.
Virtual CAC: Covid patients often self-report after it's too late, warns expert

Virtual CAC: Covid patients often self-report after it's too late, warns expert

This is after authorities recently ordered asymptomatic patients to home quarantine and report symptoms online.

Agro groups worried govt's 'smart paddy' project push could backfire

Agro groups worried govt's 'smart paddy' project push could backfire

It notes that other cultivations apart from paddy are now being pushed.

Zuraida: Agong could have clarified matters before issuing statement

Zuraida: Agong could have clarified matters before issuing statement

UPDATED 4.28PM | The minister points out that anything unclear should have been referred to the PMO.

'Mystery' over NRP criteria erodes public confidence, Kit Siang tells govt

'Mystery' over NRP criteria erodes public confidence, Kit Siang tells govt

DAP veteran urges for the crafting of a new policy and strategy.

With emergency over, govt ready to heed king's call to debate EOs - in Sept

With emergency over, govt ready to heed king's call to debate EOs - in Sept

PM says the matter of Agong revoking ordinances does not arise after emergency expired.

MP renews call for IPCMC after cops bar MPs from Parliament

MP renews call for IPCMC after cops bar MPs from Parliament

Police can’t be tasked to investigate their own abuses and mistakes, says M Kulasegaran.

Patriot asks why Armed Forces officers’ mess used for BN meeting

Patriot asks why Armed Forces officers’ mess used for BN meeting

The association says the Armed Forces shouldn't be treated as a political tool of the ruling govt.

Analysis: Debt-hobbled Sri Lanka risks running out of options

Analysis: Debt-hobbled Sri Lanka risks running out of options

Chances of it soldiering on alone look slim, especially with Covid-19 keeping the tourism industry on its knees.
Asean foreign ministers discuss Covid-19, East Sea, and Myanmar issues

Asean foreign ministers discuss Covid-19, East Sea, and Myanmar issues

Meetings within Asean and with Asean partner countries from Aug 2-6.

Senators go to Parliament, express regret Dewan Negara postponed

Senators go to Parliament, express regret Dewan Negara postponed

UPDATED 11.55AM | Unlike yesterday’s showdown between the FRU and MPs, there was little obstruction today.

LETTER | Stop silencing the people

LETTER | Stop silencing the people

People should be the watchdogs, but who dares to speak when there is a law to shut down the voice?
KiniGuide: What is it with the Delta variant?

KiniGuide: What is it with the Delta variant?

Is it more dangerous? How do we prevent it? Do we need a third vaccine shot?

Govt has solution to revoke EOs, minister says after emergency ends

Govt has solution to revoke EOs, minister says after emergency ends

Annuar Musa also downplays tensions between Putrajaya and Istana Negara.

2021-08-03

2021-08-03

COMMENT | Don't defend govt's actions to extent of snubbing royal institution

COMMENT | Don't defend govt's actions to extent of snubbing royal institution

Instead, all parties should focus on defending the Constitution in face of EO crisis.

BN MPs signed a letter supporting PN, not SDs, Nazri clarifies

BN MPs signed a letter supporting PN, not SDs, Nazri clarifies

The meeting at Defence Ministry premises in KL was a declaration defending the PN govt, Padang Rengas MP adds.

YOURSAY | ‘Whichever way the dice fall, the losers are the people’

YOURSAY | ‘Whichever way the dice fall, the losers are the people’

‘What is truly shocking is that this show of force is being directed against MPs…’
'Combining AstraZeneca and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines is effective'

'Combining AstraZeneca and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines is effective'

A study by Denmark's State Serum Institute shows the risk of infection to be reduced by 88 percent.

Address mounting deaths in your backyard, Johor reps tell PM

Address mounting deaths in your backyard, Johor reps tell PM

Assemblypersons point out 168 people have died from Covid-19 in districts under Muhyiddin's constituency.

Rep recounts desperate bid to help Covid-19 patient as hospitals turn them away

Rep recounts desperate bid to help Covid-19 patient as hospitals turn them away

Ng spent hours securing an ambulance for a Subang Jaya resident, hours more looking for available hospital.

Shafie Apdal: Agong can end doubt by ordering Muhyiddin to test majority

Shafie Apdal: Agong can end doubt by ordering Muhyiddin to test majority

Warisan chief suggests it's the only way left, since Parliament officials have suppressed motions of no confidence.

Riot police and MPs

Riot police and MPs

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