Archive - 7 August 2021

Symptomatic admission cases new indicator for NRP phase transitions

Symptomatic admission cases new indicator for NRP phase transitions

This decision is made during a special meeting chaired by PM.
IGP vows stern action against protesters, after #Lawan 2.0 plan emerge

IGP vows stern action against protesters, after #Lawan 2.0 plan emerge

It violates NRP SOPs and risks public health, he says.

20 MPs give statements on rally - police

20 MPs give statements on rally - police

Dang Wangi cops record statements from three more MPs today.
GPS reiterates support for Muhyiddin's leadership

GPS reiterates support for Muhyiddin's leadership

The coalition will uphold Agong’s decree, says sec-gen.

Sik MP positive for Covid-19, PAC chief assures other members not affected

Sik MP positive for Covid-19, PAC chief assures other members not affected

Ahmad Tarmizi says he is currently being quarantined at home.

Umno postponed polls before supreme council term expired, sec-gen clarifies

Umno postponed polls before supreme council term expired, sec-gen clarifies

Ahmad Maslan says party elections postponed on June 18, not July 7.

Govt will keep functioning even if PN collapses, says Zahid

Govt will keep functioning even if PN collapses, says Zahid

Claims that the country's administration would be paralysed is 'propaganda'.

Introduce code of ethics for elected representatives - Rais

Introduce code of ethics for elected representatives - Rais

This is to make them respected and exemplary leaders.

Bersih: ROS' action against Umno politically motivated, abuse of power

Bersih: ROS' action against Umno politically motivated, abuse of power

ROS' decision comes right after Umno withdrew support for PM.

Public advised against going for Covid-19 antibody test

Public advised against going for Covid-19 antibody test

KJ says no clinical guidelines issued on it yet.

COMMENT | Contact-tracing the non-essentials

COMMENT | Contact-tracing the non-essentials

Recipe for survival for ruling party is persuasion or force.

As hospitals focus on Covid-19, DG says other patients become collateral damage

As hospitals focus on Covid-19, DG says other patients become collateral damage

Noor Hisham says difficult to conduct surgeries for non-Covid-19 patients.

Resign or we #Lawan again in 2 weeks - protest organisers tell PM

Resign or we #Lawan again in 2 weeks - protest organisers tell PM

Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat plans another 'bigger' protest for Aug 21.

Sabah Umno maintains coalition state govt with PN, PBS despite federal split

Sabah Umno maintains coalition state govt with PN, PBS despite federal split

Statement was not signed by Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar.

Covid-19 (Aug 7): 210 deaths, 19,257 cases, new highs in Kedah and Pahang

Covid-19 (Aug 7): 210 deaths, 19,257 cases, new highs in Kedah and Pahang

COVID-19 | Kedah sees 1,514 new cases while Pahang reports 714 fresh infections.

Covid-19 exposed our healthcare system's deficiencies - Health DG

Covid-19 exposed our healthcare system's deficiencies - Health DG

We struggled to cope in past few decades - Noor Hisham.

Third Umno MP refutes Ismail's claim that he supports Muhyiddin

Third Umno MP refutes Ismail's claim that he supports Muhyiddin

Nizar Zakaria clarifies this after his name appeared on DPM's list.

ROS move aimed at deregistering Umno, destroying grassroots - party youth leader

ROS move aimed at deregistering Umno, destroying grassroots - party youth leader

Umno Youth leaders: PM lied to King, police report made.

Kedah MB apologises for morgue 'joke', claims taken out of context

Kedah MB apologises for morgue 'joke', claims taken out of context

I was joking with journalists who are my family - Sanusi.

MPs offered 'durian RM30', ministerial position to defect

MPs offered 'durian RM30', ministerial position to defect

UPDATED 4.50PM | Khoo, Kulasegaran and Yii among opposition lawmakers who received messages.

Cops quiz Anwar, Wan Azizah over march to Parliament

Cops quiz Anwar, Wan Azizah over march to Parliament

Anwar and Wan Azizah were cooperative - Anwar's lawyer Sankara Nair.

Teachers, those who missed second jab can walk in for Covid-19 vaccination

Teachers, those who missed second jab can walk in for Covid-19 vaccination

Other Education Ministry personnel also qualify for walk-in vaccination.

Fly Jalur Gemilang to show solidarity in Covid-19 battle - PM

Fly Jalur Gemilang to show solidarity in Covid-19 battle - PM

Let's all do this together for our country, says Muhyiddin.

Ex-health deputy DG shocked by Kedah MB's 'joke' amid mounting Covid-19 deaths

Ex-health deputy DG shocked by Kedah MB's 'joke' amid mounting Covid-19 deaths

Sungai Petani Umno chief also criticises Sanusi's 'insensitivity'.

Thai court suspends govt 'fake news' order

Thai court suspends govt 'fake news' order

It breaches individual rights and freedom enshrined in the constitution.

Man dies at home after catching Covid-19 from under-quarantine siblings

Man dies at home after catching Covid-19 from under-quarantine siblings

Fire and Rescue Dept helped to retrieve his body.

Knife attacker on Tokyo commuter train wanted to kill 'happy women'

Knife attacker on Tokyo commuter train wanted to kill 'happy women'

One victim, a female university student, was seriously wounded.

COMMENT | Our fight against climate change

COMMENT | Our fight against climate change

There are no easy solutions but there must be firm commitment.

Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesperson

Resurgent Taliban take provincial capital, kill Afghan govt spokesperson

Fighting for dominance 20 years after US-led forces ousted them.

Britney Spears' guardians say still concerned about her mental health

Britney Spears' guardians say still concerned about her mental health

Her father mulls placing singer in mental health facility again.

MP SPEAKS | Biggest reason for Covid-19 spike is insufficient testing

MP SPEAKS | Biggest reason for Covid-19 spike is insufficient testing

Test shortage contributes to increase in undetected cases, continuing spread.

Brazil's Bolsonaro fans judiciary flames, calls top judge 'son of a whore'

Brazil's Bolsonaro fans judiciary flames, calls top judge 'son of a whore'

Critics say Bolsonaro sowing doubts in case he loses election.

Over 23.6m Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far - Adham

Over 23.6m Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far - Adham

47pct of population have received first dose, 25.3pct completed both.

Civil society worries instability will persist if Parliament not convened soon

Civil society worries instability will persist if Parliament not convened soon

'Delay would lead to unhealthy political situation, party-hopping.'

YOURSAY | Faizal Azumu’s appointment an attempt to buy support?

YOURSAY | Faizal Azumu’s appointment an attempt to buy support?

‘There’s already a ministry for his supposed role.’
Heavy metals, pollution at Sungai Langat, a source of drinking water

Heavy metals, pollution at Sungai Langat, a source of drinking water

SPECIAL REPORT | The river provides 30pct of southern Klang Valley's water supply.

Hanipa: How is demanding prompt parliamentary sitting traitorous?

Hanipa: How is demanding prompt parliamentary sitting traitorous?

MP expresses disappointment after opposition painted this way.

Umno blindsided by ROS' stand, says it doesn’t make sense

Umno blindsided by ROS' stand, says it doesn’t make sense

Party sec-gen Ahmad Maslan to respond to ROS.
5 more MPs give statement to cops over Parliament march

5 more MPs give statement to cops over Parliament march

A total of 14 have had their statements recorded.

MCA wants govt to reconsider plan to reopen schools next month

MCA wants govt to reconsider plan to reopen schools next month

It says reopening schools in September is ‘impractical’.
Umno leaders quit varsity board posts

Umno leaders quit varsity board posts

UPDATED 4.45PM | Resignations seek to put pressure on Muhyiddin to step down.