Archive - 9 August 2021

23 Orang Asli villages under EMCO - Hishammuddin

23 Orang Asli villages under EMCO - Hishammuddin

They will be under EMCO from Aug 11-24.

King to Malaysians: Be guided by Hijrah spirit in pandemic fight

King to Malaysians: Be guided by Hijrah spirit in pandemic fight

Prophet Muhammad always opened space to conduct meetings - Agong.

Muhyiddin confident 80pct population fully vaccinated end-October

Muhyiddin confident 80pct population fully vaccinated end-October

By Aug 31, over 60pct of adults fully vaccinated - PM.

'Durian RM30' offers: Police to thoroughly investigate, says minister

'Durian RM30' offers: Police to thoroughly investigate, says minister

Stern action against any who commit offenses, including false reports.

Govt considers allowing low-risk activities in Phase 1 states - Hishammuddin

Govt considers allowing low-risk activities in Phase 1 states - Hishammuddin

This is for people's mental health, says the senior minister.

After Umno, opposition sends letters to Agong rejecting Muhyiddin - party sources

After Umno, opposition sends letters to Agong rejecting Muhyiddin - party sources

Sources say total of 118 MPs now against Muhyiddin.

LETTER | P-hailing conundrum to regulate bad road antics

LETTER | P-hailing conundrum to regulate bad road antics

Inculcating positive road riding behaviour and etiquette must start early.
This year's indigenous peoples' festival focuses on Covid-19 resilience

This year's indigenous peoples' festival focuses on Covid-19 resilience

Festival activities on Zoom and Pacos Trust FB Live.

Perks for the fully vaccinated: A guide to the SOPs

Perks for the fully vaccinated: A guide to the SOPs

UPDATED SEPT 2 | Relaxations now include dine-in for those in Phase 1 of the NRP.

Man on hunger strike to demand change passes baton to another

Man on hunger strike to demand change passes baton to another

We are not doing this for ourselves, but for every Malaysian - Gurpreet.

95pct of Covid-19 dead in Sarawak were not vaccinated

95pct of Covid-19 dead in Sarawak were not vaccinated

No fully vaccinated person has died from Covid - Health Dept.

Covid funerals: Unity Ministry criticised for not consulting non-Muslims

Covid funerals: Unity Ministry criticised for not consulting non-Muslims

Malaysia Hindu Sangam asks why funds allocated to little-known NGOs.

Cops nab senior citizen for deriding Kedah MB over morgue joke

Cops nab senior citizen for deriding Kedah MB over morgue joke

The 61-year-old man questioned the MB's intelligence.

Caring for yourself means caring for your mental health

Caring for yourself means caring for your mental health

Over the past year, two educators saw first-hand teachers and students struggling with remote learning, isolation and a multitude of other challenges.
'Enough lah' - Sim says after cops summon more MPs over Parliament march

'Enough lah' - Sim says after cops summon more MPs over Parliament march

Bayan Baru lawmaker reveals more than 30 MPs have been summoned.

PAS veep: If I were PM, I may have dissolved Parliament

PAS veep: If I were PM, I may have dissolved Parliament

Mohd Amar says this is if the opposition forces his hand.

Ex-Jerantut MP quits Bersatu, rejoins Umno

Ex-Jerantut MP quits Bersatu, rejoins Umno

Tengku Azlan Sultan Abu Bakar joins the Paya Besar division.

Hulu Langat Covid-19 Assessment Centre director dies of Covid-19

Hulu Langat Covid-19 Assessment Centre director dies of Covid-19

Afizan battled Covid for 13 days in Serdang Hospital ICU.

Once-in-50-year heatwaves now happening every decade - UN report

Once-in-50-year heatwaves now happening every decade - UN report

Downpours and droughts have also become more frequent.
UN climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity'

UN climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity'

Humans are 'unequivocally' to blame, says IPCC report.

Civil group urges govt to accept 5 demands of hunger strike protester

Civil group urges govt to accept 5 demands of hunger strike protester

The KLSCAH stands with Nathaniel Tan in his demonstration.

Open more PPVs for undocumented migrants, says PKR leader

Open more PPVs for undocumented migrants, says PKR leader

'Set up at least two PPVs in one district for them.'

'Royal institution must be upheld as check and balance power'

'Royal institution must be upheld as check and balance power'

Power of the king should not be disputed, says Pahang regent.
Covid-19 (Aug 9): 17,236 new cases, six states and FT above 1k

Covid-19 (Aug 9): 17,236 new cases, six states and FT above 1k

COVID-19 | Selangor, KL, Kedah, Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan are still reporting new cases in the four-digits.

Ex-magistrate ordered to enter defence in RM295k corruption case

Ex-magistrate ordered to enter defence in RM295k corruption case

A prima facie case has been established.

Umno reveals letters by MPs who no longer back Muhyiddin

Umno reveals letters by MPs who no longer back Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.20PM | The 13 letters were posted on Umno's website.

Govt could be sued over allegedly botched Covid-19 response - experts

Govt could be sued over allegedly botched Covid-19 response - experts

Hypothetically possible but prima facie evidence must first be found.

11 including 3 Vietnamese women nabbed at wild party

11 including 3 Vietnamese women nabbed at wild party

Police also detain 8 local men in the raid.

Nik Nazmi: Why ministers allowed to gather at PM's house?

Nik Nazmi: Why ministers allowed to gather at PM's house?

There can't be a double standard in the country, he says.
IBM: Sixty years in Malaysia and now viewed as a ‘local MNC’

IBM: Sixty years in Malaysia and now viewed as a ‘local MNC’

Having been established in 1961, IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd has always aspired to be a technology leader in providing cutting edge solutions for Malaysia, while setting its sights on partnering with private and public sectors alike to achieve nation-building goals together.
Son dismisses rumours of former chief sec's death

Son dismisses rumours of former chief sec's death

Ahmad Sarji is in stable condition at HCTM's Covid-19 ICU.

ViewSonic launches its highly anticipated M2e projector with features like no other!

ViewSonic launches its highly anticipated M2e projector with features like no other!

Dubbed as a Smart Projector, the M2e is packed with features to deliver an entertainment experience like no other.
DAP urges PM to splurge on rakyat, not 'buy' political support

DAP urges PM to splurge on rakyat, not 'buy' political support

'Add RM45b in stimulus packages,' suggests Guan Eng.

HRD Corp collaborates with JobStreet to nurture new job opportunities with exclusive training incentives

HRD Corp collaborates with JobStreet to nurture new job opportunities with exclusive training incentives

Exclusive incentives are designed to encourage Malaysian companies in hiring new talent.
Bersih welcomes Umno resignations, calls for GLC appointments reform

Bersih welcomes Umno resignations, calls for GLC appointments reform

It warns the abuse of GLCs can lead to disastrous impacts.

Two timber firms suing NGO Save Rivers for defamation

Two timber firms suing NGO Save Rivers for defamation

They claim articles on the NGO's website are defamatory.

With the Nuffnang Live Commerce Playbook, marketers can now learn ‘secrets’ of successful campaigns

With the Nuffnang Live Commerce Playbook, marketers can now learn ‘secrets’ of successful campaigns

The Netccentric Limited Group, synonymous with being Asia’s pioneering digital growth ecosystem, has made a breakthrough that is sure to delight marketers from throughout Malaysia and region.
Penang set to emerge as ASEAN’s regional space technology ecosystem hub

Penang set to emerge as ASEAN’s regional space technology ecosystem hub

Angkasa-X has announced plans to transform Penang into a regional space technology ecosystem hub to further foster local innovation, technology transfer while also enabling jobs and opportunities throughout Malaysia.

Umno assemblyperson quits Kesedar board

Umno assemblyperson quits Kesedar board

Bakri Mustapha resigns out of love for Umno.

MACC to probe alleged attempts to ‘buy’ opposition MPs

MACC to probe alleged attempts to ‘buy’ opposition MPs

The graft buster has met 3 DAP MPs to obtain further info.

COMMENT | We need meaningful, granular Covid-19 data

COMMENT | We need meaningful, granular Covid-19 data

This will help us make right decision in handling pandemic.

EC: No by-election for Kelantan's Melor state seat

EC: No by-election for Kelantan's Melor state seat

The seat fell vacant on April 30 amid the emergency.

Lawyer: Court can help determine PM's legitimacy

Lawyer: Court can help determine PM's legitimacy

Ganesan says Agong can ask if he can dismiss 'recalcitrant' PM.

LETTER | Is a viable coalition ready to take over if Muhyiddin is removed today?

LETTER | Is a viable coalition ready to take over if Muhyiddin is removed today?

DAP also should not hesitate to cut loose of compromising alliances.

LETTER | Covid-19, farmers and fishermen: A lesson not to be missed

LETTER | Covid-19, farmers and fishermen: A lesson not to be missed

We need thinkers to converge and help reset the country's agenda.
LETTER | Fate of main businesses in tourism industry

LETTER | Fate of main businesses in tourism industry

Conditions may remain unchanged over the next few years.
Taliban overrun northern Afghan cities of Kunduz, Sar-e Pul, Taloqan

Taliban overrun northern Afghan cities of Kunduz, Sar-e Pul, Taloqan

Strategic locations including an airport are now under threat.

Singer Siti Sarah dies after battle with Covid-19

Singer Siti Sarah dies after battle with Covid-19

Her baby was safely delivered 3 days before she passed away.

Harapan moots stricter requirements for 'green pass'

Harapan moots stricter requirements for 'green pass'

Suggestions include 60pct vaccination coverage, positivity rate below 5pct.

Israeli survey finds 3rd Pfizer vaccine dose has similar side effects to 2nd

Israeli survey finds 3rd Pfizer vaccine dose has similar side effects to 2nd

31pct had some side effects, commonly injection site soreness.

Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising

Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising

Many of Sunday's protests made reference to '8-8-88' democracy uprising.

Tokyo douses Olympic flame closing pandemic Games

Tokyo douses Olympic flame closing pandemic Games

It was a duly odd ending to an unprecedented event.
Analyst: Muhyiddin has options, can still cut deal with 'court cluster'

Analyst: Muhyiddin has options, can still cut deal with 'court cluster'

PM also has more bargaining chips now to offer other MPs.

As Umno MPs bicker over PN, MCA reiterates loyalty to BN

As Umno MPs bicker over PN, MCA reiterates loyalty to BN

BN's collective decision to support PN has not changed, says Wee.

Cops to quiz Mahathir over gathering outside Parliament

Cops to quiz Mahathir over gathering outside Parliament

UPDATED 12.29PM | It is expected to take place at the former PM's office in Putrajaya.

COMMENT | Malaysia must start afresh on a clean slate

COMMENT | Malaysia must start afresh on a clean slate

Current crop of politicians only interested in power, not people.

COMMENT | Tony Pua’s disingenuous political gambit

COMMENT | Tony Pua’s disingenuous political gambit

Harapan is supposed to be an alternative, not a substitute.
Umno's Jerantut, Cameron Highlands MPs reiterate support for Zahid

Umno's Jerantut, Cameron Highlands MPs reiterate support for Zahid

UPDATED 2.34PM | The two confirm they do not back Muhyiddin as PM.

YOURSAY | 'We cannot endure the incompetence anymore'

YOURSAY | 'We cannot endure the incompetence anymore'

'The PM shouldn't think too highly of his govt.'

Covid-19 restrictions relaxed

Covid-19 restrictions relaxed

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.