Archive - 4 August 2021

Tired of politics amid raging pandemic, man goes on hunger strike to demand change

Tired of politics amid raging pandemic, man goes on hunger strike to demand change

'Five demands. It is time for action,' says Nathaniel Tan.

EMCO at 13 localities in five states

EMCO at 13 localities in five states

The five states are Johor, Kelantan, Sabah, Perak, and Selangor.

Man nabbed for trying to bribe police with RM10,000

Man nabbed for trying to bribe police with RM10,000

The suspect has been handed over to the MACC.

30,000 doses of CanSino vaccine for Semporna residents

30,000 doses of CanSino vaccine for Semporna residents

The single-dose vaccine is scheduled to arrive next week.
Ain gets letter demanding RM1m over lewd jokes allegation

Ain gets letter demanding RM1m over lewd jokes allegation

The student has seven days to respond to the teacher.

Zahid notifies palace of more defectors, scoffs at PM's legitimacy

Zahid notifies palace of more defectors, scoffs at PM's legitimacy

UPDATED 7.29PM | He challenges Muhyiddin to prove it in Parliament immediately.

Malacca state assembly to sit for five days from Sept 6

Malacca state assembly to sit for five days from Sept 6

No specific motion will be tabled, says the speaker.

Johor state assembly sitting to be held as scheduled on Aug 12

Johor state assembly sitting to be held as scheduled on Aug 12

Notice has been sent to all the 56 state assemblypersons.
PSM tells govt to fix Covid-19 mess, not to be absorbed in horse-trading

PSM tells govt to fix Covid-19 mess, not to be absorbed in horse-trading

'Covid-19 will ultimately decide the fate of this govt,' says Arutchelvan.

Lalamove supports Uncle Kentang with free deliveries to underprivileged communities

Lalamove supports Uncle Kentang with free deliveries to underprivileged communities

Driven by the motto of ‘Empowering local communities to deliver positive change’, Lalamove is extending its Deliver Care initiative to Uncle Kentang’s charity organisation, the Community Policing Malaysia.
Mahdzir denies receiving info on appointment as minister

Mahdzir denies receiving info on appointment as minister

He replies to a news article that was being circulated.

Zahid's trial: Submissions at end of prosecution postponed to Aug 24

Zahid's trial: Submissions at end of prosecution postponed to Aug 24

This is due to the temporary closure of Zahid's office.

Opposition MPs set aside differences to demand immediate Parliament sitting

Opposition MPs set aside differences to demand immediate Parliament sitting

UPDATED 6.40PM | This is to decide if Muhyiddin has majority support.

Cops visit homes of #Lawan participants, organiser decries ‘unethical intimidation’

Cops visit homes of #Lawan participants, organiser decries ‘unethical intimidation’

SSR says the police's action was a breach of privacy.

LETTER | Congratulations to brave youths of Malaysia

LETTER | Congratulations to brave youths of Malaysia

I am beginning to believe that this country still has a great future ahead.
Asean appoints Brunei diplomat as envoy to Myanmar

Asean appoints Brunei diplomat as envoy to Myanmar

He is tasked with ending the post-coup violence in Myanmar.

No proof ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from M’sia - Kelantan police

No proof ambush attack at Narathiwat originated from M’sia - Kelantan police

No such evidence was submitted by the Thai military.

Welfare home staff charged with rape of 10-year-old inmate

Welfare home staff charged with rape of 10-year-old inmate

The 42-year-old pleads not guilty.

Najib: Muhyiddin betrayed 3 PMs and the Agong, can we trust him again?

Najib: Muhyiddin betrayed 3 PMs and the Agong, can we trust him again?

UPDATED 5.14PM | The ex-PM casts doubt on Muhyiddin's statement.

Every opposition party says 'no' to Muhyiddin

Every opposition party says 'no' to Muhyiddin

This makes the PM's claim of legitimacy less likely.

Cops quiz six MPs over Parliament protest

Cops quiz six MPs over Parliament protest

Pua says police should run investigations on more serious matters.

Covid-19 (Aug 4): Record 19,819 new cases and 257 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 4): Record 19,819 new cases and 257 deaths

UPDATED 7.40PM | Case count is soaring in Kelantan which has a low vaccination rate.

English study finds 50-60pct reduced risk of Covid-19 for double-vaccinated

English study finds 50-60pct reduced risk of Covid-19 for double-vaccinated

Unlike most studies, this estimate includes protection against asymptomatic infections.

Khaled Nordin announces resignation as Boustead chairperson

Khaled Nordin announces resignation as Boustead chairperson

UPDATED 10.16PM | He is the latest Umno man to resign from government posts.

Why September? Let’s vote now - opposition MPs tell PM

Why September? Let’s vote now - opposition MPs tell PM

They lambast the delay and say it will enable defections.

Umno Youth moots 'war cabinet', interim PM to replace Muhyiddin

Umno Youth moots 'war cabinet', interim PM to replace Muhyiddin

Asyraf says there should be a political ceasefire until GE15.
PM: Some want me to interfere in court proceedings

PM: Some want me to interfere in court proceedings

UPDATED 1.33PM | Four of 11 who withdrew support yesterday face criminal trials.

PM to seek confidence vote in September

PM to seek confidence vote in September

Muhyiddin believes he still has a majority in Parliament.

Celebrity held in human trafficking case freed on police bail

Celebrity held in human trafficking case freed on police bail

Negeri Sembilan cops say the case is still under investigation.

As crisis deepens, PAS digs in heels and backs Muhyiddin

As crisis deepens, PAS digs in heels and backs Muhyiddin

Party fully committed to Muhyiddin's National Recovery Plan.

Bersih: Muhyiddin must resign or seek confidence vote

Bersih: Muhyiddin must resign or seek confidence vote

'Don't deny Malaysians a functioning govt with pandemic worsening.'

Muhyiddin flanked by DPM, cabinet ministers during televised address

Muhyiddin flanked by DPM, cabinet ministers during televised address

Unclear whether other 'absent' Umno ministers are also with PM.

Claims that patients made to sit on floor untrue - Klang hospital

Claims that patients made to sit on floor untrue - Klang hospital

'Even if insufficient beds, patients will sit on chairs, wheelchairs.'

LETTER | Zuraida's comment on Agong irresponsible

LETTER | Zuraida's comment on Agong irresponsible

It goes against the principle of respecting the royal institution as part of the nation’s structure.
Patriot demands probe on Zuraida over Agong comments

Patriot demands probe on Zuraida over Agong comments

The minister's claim has brought the palace into disrepute, it says.
PKS: Pentingkah pensijilan halal di kala pandemik?

PKS: Pentingkah pensijilan halal di kala pandemik?

TimeTec Smart Parking 5/12: Unattended TimeTec Parking Kiosk, TPK

TimeTec Smart Parking 5/12: Unattended TimeTec Parking Kiosk, TPK

When retrieving a parking ticket to enter and paying cash to exit a parking site is the only option, the life of a parking solution provider is much simpler.
Kedah govt unaffected by Umno pullout, says MB

Kedah govt unaffected by Umno pullout, says MB

Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says the state government still has a majority without Umno reps.

Parliament hamstrung by Putrajaya, Deputy Speaker Azalina expected to quit

Parliament hamstrung by Putrajaya, Deputy Speaker Azalina expected to quit

She has been a vocal critic of govt's move to shutter Parliament during emergency.

COMMENT | Resolving Malaysia's never-ending political crisis

COMMENT | Resolving Malaysia's never-ending political crisis

It is the paramount duty of the 220 MPs to stitch a working govt that can take us out of this crisis.
Student searching for internet coverage killed after motorcycle hit by vehicle

Student searching for internet coverage killed after motorcycle hit by vehicle

The 17-year-old and her friend were riding towards a new residential area when the crash happened.

All eyes on cabinet meeting after grim day for PM under fire

All eyes on cabinet meeting after grim day for PM under fire

Muhyiddin has to resign or run a minority govt - Shabery Cheek.

COMMENT | States need to prepare for impending Delta surge outside Klang Valley

COMMENT | States need to prepare for impending Delta surge outside Klang Valley

The Covid-19 crisis in the Klang Valley has shown Delta's capacity to quickly overwhelm the healthcare system.

Despite Pejuang’s rebuff, Zafrul implores opposition to help pass NRP

Despite Pejuang’s rebuff, Zafrul implores opposition to help pass NRP

'I believe the NRP is our best hope yet in exiting this pandemic,' the finance minister says.
Bukit Gasing rep disputes Khairy's vaccination numbers claims

Bukit Gasing rep disputes Khairy's vaccination numbers claims

The minister's figures conflict with that from the Covid-19 vaccine website, says Rajiv Rishyakaran.

Saying power is an addictive drug, Shabery Cheek muses over PM's audience with king

Saying power is an addictive drug, Shabery Cheek muses over PM's audience with king

The Umno man says those addicted to power will do anything to keep it.

Five cows and a house: Indonesia shows its love as shuttlers bag gold

Five cows and a house: Indonesia shows its love as shuttlers bag gold

Those are just some of the prizes promised to Indonesian badminton gold medallists.
Olympics: Biles back with brave bronze as records fall, IOC probes Belarus

Olympics: Biles back with brave bronze as records fall, IOC probes Belarus

World record for men's 400 metres hurdles was shaved by almost one second.

Kit Siang wants Muhyiddin to prove majority in Parliament by Aug 16

Kit Siang wants Muhyiddin to prove majority in Parliament by Aug 16

This is after 11 Umno MPs withdrew their support for the prime minister.

New York becomes first US city to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, gyms

New York becomes first US city to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, gyms

The US is facing a Covid-19 surge fuelled by the Delta variant.

Kamala Harris to push back on China's South China Sea claims

Kamala Harris to push back on China's South China Sea claims

The US vice-president will focus on defending international rules in the region during her Aug 22-26 Asia trip.

COMMENT | Here’s how to break our political stalemate

COMMENT | Here’s how to break our political stalemate

If we don’t think outside the box, we will all perish inside that box.
Police received 206 reports relating to opposition MPs' gathering - IGP

Police received 206 reports relating to opposition MPs' gathering - IGP

An investigation paper has been opened for all the reports lodged and those involved will be called in for their statements.

YOURSAY | Game up for Muhyiddin? Ball is back in Agong’s court

YOURSAY | Game up for Muhyiddin? Ball is back in Agong’s court

‘The king now has the great opportunity to put the country back on keel.’
COMMENT | Our youths gave us an Olympic medal, we gave them the worst Malaysia

COMMENT | Our youths gave us an Olympic medal, we gave them the worst Malaysia

Today in our homeland, the young are giving us courage and life… but what are we giving them in return?

WHO's pandemic project faces cash crunch amid vaccine, oxygen shortages

WHO's pandemic project faces cash crunch amid vaccine, oxygen shortages

US$11.5 billion is urgently needed to fight the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus, it says.

PN's majority under threat

PN's majority under threat

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Umno MP claims PN govt still 'intact' after meeting DPM

Umno MP claims PN govt still 'intact' after meeting DPM

Zahidi says there are only two or three 'unconfirmed' resignations among cabinet members.