Archive - 8 August 2021

S'pore to tweak foreign worker policies amid local job concerns

S'pore to tweak foreign worker policies amid local job concerns

This is to manage the quality and numbers of foreigners, says PM.

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG

Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG

'As long as I can, I will carry on competing.'
EMCO in eight localities in K'tan, T'ganu, Sabah from Aug 10

EMCO in eight localities in K'tan, T'ganu, Sabah from Aug 10

Hishammuddin says 255 individuals were compounded for breaching the SOPs.

DPM: Easing of travel restrictions will benefit families

DPM: Easing of travel restrictions will benefit families

Children shouldn't be separated from parents for too long, he says.
Muhyiddin hails Azizul as 'real champion for M'sians'

Muhyiddin hails Azizul as 'real champion for M'sians'

PM says the cyclist showed great fighting spirit in the final.

LETTER | More scrutiny for health and police services needed

LETTER | More scrutiny for health and police services needed

Even when Parliament is not in session.
Khairy: I have trust issue with Umno president

Khairy: I have trust issue with Umno president

However, the minister pledges loyalty to Umno.

DG: Three more vaccinated persons at Parliament down with Covid-19

DG: Three more vaccinated persons at Parliament down with Covid-19

Noor Hisham says all of them had mild symptoms.

'Madness' - Najib on relaxed rules for fully vaccinated overseas travellers

'Madness' - Najib on relaxed rules for fully vaccinated overseas travellers

He warns that more dangerous variants will enter the country.

Easing may increase Covid-19 cases but can't ignore vaccine benefits - PM

Easing may increase Covid-19 cases but can't ignore vaccine benefits - PM

Those fully vaccinated are less likely to suffer from severe symptoms.
Suhakam disappointed commissioners called by cops over #Lawan protest

Suhakam disappointed commissioners called by cops over #Lawan protest

It says the commissioners were merely carrying out their duties.

Speaker accused of lying to avoid vote on motions

Speaker accused of lying to avoid vote on motions

Beruas MP says Azhar has lost his credibility and integrity.

LETTER | Rescue nation from political mess with war-time strategies

LETTER | Rescue nation from political mess with war-time strategies

All political parties must be strict about their principles.
PM unveils relaxed rules for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

PM unveils relaxed rules for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

UPDATED 6.10PM | Measures include dining-in and travel perks.

Abim: Man's hunger strike over Covid-19 demands a 'shame' to PN govt

Abim: Man's hunger strike over Covid-19 demands a 'shame' to PN govt

'The country is now entering an extremely sad phase...'
Harapan wants MACC to probe alleged attempt to 'buy' its MPs

Harapan wants MACC to probe alleged attempt to 'buy' its MPs

MACC failing to act will confirm it's a stooge - Harapan.

Kelantan govt wants 1m vaccines before monsoon season

Kelantan govt wants 1m vaccines before monsoon season

State govt prepared to administer vaccine via walk-ins, says MB.

LETTER | Pleading sanity over the madness of politics

LETTER | Pleading sanity over the madness of politics

There are those taking political advantage of the current crisis.

Zahid to PN: Cannot equate deferring Umno polls with Parliament sitting

Zahid to PN: Cannot equate deferring Umno polls with Parliament sitting

'Difficult to hold Umno assemblies as they involve 3.3m members.'

Covid-19 (Aug 8): Record 360 people die in one day

Covid-19 (Aug 8): Record 360 people die in one day

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry also reports 18,688 new cases.

Wanita Umno leader quits as PTPTN board member

Wanita Umno leader quits as PTPTN board member

Rosni follows in the footsteps of ex-minister Noraini.

Malacca's only major govt hospital strained due to Covid-19 spike

Malacca's only major govt hospital strained due to Covid-19 spike

Emergency Dept extended to tarred road outside, say sources.

Najib to MCA: Remember Tg Piai? Umno never forgets

Najib to MCA: Remember Tg Piai? Umno never forgets

Ex-PM reminds MCA who backed Wee Jeck Seng in successful by-election.

Opposition lawmakers join mobile vaccination effort

Opposition lawmakers join mobile vaccination effort

Loke and Lee's initiatives will help vaccinate those with mobility issues.

Umno MP advises PM to be wary of Nazri

Umno MP advises PM to be wary of Nazri

Flip flop Nazri can become an opponent any time - Jazlan.

Cyclist Azizulhasni bags silver at Tokyo 2020

Cyclist Azizulhasni bags silver at Tokyo 2020

Azizulhasni picks up a second medal for Malaysia. Syabas!

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah to vaccinated worshippers from abroad - SPA

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah to vaccinated worshippers from abroad - SPA

Such pilgrimage requests can be made starting from Aug 9.

Britain plans law changes to protect football authorities from breakaway leagues - report

Britain plans law changes to protect football authorities from breakaway leagues - report

It will allow punitive action against clubs that join.

Nik Nazmi: 'Durian sale' a sign that political instability untenable

Nik Nazmi: 'Durian sale' a sign that political instability untenable

Setiawangsa MP and his staff offered 'durian RM30 in cash'.

Grieving Yuna doesn't want return to old normal, but a better world

Grieving Yuna doesn't want return to old normal, but a better world

MALAYSIANSKINI | Popstar lost someone very close to her to Covid-19.

Chibok schoolgirl freed in Nigeria 7 years after abduction, governor says

Chibok schoolgirl freed in Nigeria 7 years after abduction, governor says

She was among 270 girls taken by Boko Haram in 2014.

One month after Haitian president slain, painful confusion prevails

One month after Haitian president slain, painful confusion prevails

'What they told us is not the truth,' says Moise's son.

LETTER | A collapsing PN regime and university appointments

LETTER | A collapsing PN regime and university appointments

University board resignations show how varsities are tied to politics.

Analysts: PN forcing Umno polls could push angry grassroots into Zahid's arms

Analysts: PN forcing Umno polls could push angry grassroots into Zahid's arms

DPM Ismail Sabri may be ousted from Umno.

YOURSAY | Zuraida should have defended Farah Ann as well

YOURSAY | Zuraida should have defended Farah Ann as well

'Hope she would say the same about our gymnasts.'