Archive - 10 August 2021

Covid cases linked to Parliament sitting rises to 97

Covid cases linked to Parliament sitting rises to 97

Nine more cases detected including first death.

PKR confirms its MPs reject Muhyiddin in letters to the palace

PKR confirms its MPs reject Muhyiddin in letters to the palace

PM should not delay and tender resignation now - Fahmi Fadzil.

Johor ruler disappointed with power struggle as rakyat suffer

Johor ruler disappointed with power struggle as rakyat suffer

Prioritise the rakyat, not your own selfish interests - Sultan Ibrahim.

FMM: Reopen economy based on vaccination level in companies

FMM: Reopen economy based on vaccination level in companies

'Failing to do so will risk recession with long recovery.'

11 Sabah localities, 1 in Pahang under 2-week EMCO - Hishammuddin

11 Sabah localities, 1 in Pahang under 2-week EMCO - Hishammuddin

Affected areas in Sabah include Kilang J&L and Kampung Gudon.

Malacca targets Phase 2 of NRP by end-August

Malacca targets Phase 2 of NRP by end-August

Now at 35.3pct vaccinated, state targets to reach 50pct.

Digitally identifying Covid deceased helps families cope

Digitally identifying Covid deceased helps families cope

'At least we can have a last look'.

MP SPEAKS | Vaccinate children before schools reopen

MP SPEAKS | Vaccinate children before schools reopen

Benefits of vaccination highly outweigh risks.

Number allowed into next Dewan Rakyat session being discussed

Number allowed into next Dewan Rakyat session being discussed

To ensure smooth session and prevent Covid transmission - deputy speaker.

Kota Bharu eateries not taking risk, postpone dine-in

Kota Bharu eateries not taking risk, postpone dine-in

Business down over 50pct but safety top priority - cafe manager.

Hundreds in Labuan still unable to meet spouses in Sabah

Hundreds in Labuan still unable to meet spouses in Sabah

Travel restrictions in Sabah are still strict.

Minister urged to be objective as cops probe authenticity of 'durian RM30' reports

Minister urged to be objective as cops probe authenticity of 'durian RM30' reports

Hamzah has shown political bias and apathy - Harapan MPs.

Doctor questions vaccination cert authentication as copies sold online

Doctor questions vaccination cert authentication as copies sold online

Similar listings can be easily found on shopping platforms.

'Hours on a footnote’: Scientists felt joy, frustration in making UN climate report

'Hours on a footnote’: Scientists felt joy, frustration in making UN climate report

Hundreds of experts worked amid the pandemic to compile the report.

Covid-19 (Aug 10): Just under 20k cases, record highs in three states

Covid-19 (Aug 10): Just under 20k cases, record highs in three states

UPDATED 7.35PM | Most cases are in the Klang Valley; situation outside worsens.

Stop using taxpayers' money to settle scores, PSM tells Kedah MB

Stop using taxpayers' money to settle scores, PSM tells Kedah MB

UPDATED 7.40PM | Three men have been arrested over alleged insults on Sanusi.

Thai protest leaders detained ahead of planned 'car mob' rally

Thai protest leaders detained ahead of planned 'car mob' rally

Protests have been regaining momentum amid Covid-19 mismanagement accusations.

Aide dies after attending special Parliament sitting, contracting Covid-19

Aide dies after attending special Parliament sitting, contracting Covid-19

He initially tested negative during screening in Parliament.

Police to submit investigation paper over celebrity's human trafficking case

Police to submit investigation paper over celebrity's human trafficking case

Several witnesses have been called to assist probe.

Govt should consider reopening domestic trade, retail sector - PKR man

Govt should consider reopening domestic trade, retail sector - PKR man

This after relaxed restrictions announced for the fully vaccinated.

COMMENT | Review the relaxed restrictions for fully vaccinated persons

COMMENT | Review the relaxed restrictions for fully vaccinated persons

It is much too early for loosened restrictions.

Zaliman appointed as new UniMAP vice-chancellor

Zaliman appointed as new UniMAP vice-chancellor

He takes over from R Badlishah Ahmad.

3 detained for alleged insults, 'threatening remarks' against Kedah MB

3 detained for alleged insults, 'threatening remarks' against Kedah MB

UPDATED 10.20PM | They reportedly admitted posting such comments on FB.

MP SPEAKS | PM must act now to save businesses, jobs

MP SPEAKS | PM must act now to save businesses, jobs

RM6b immediately needed to create 300,000 new jobs.

Siti Sarah's husband shares heartbreaking account of telling children of her passing

Siti Sarah's husband shares heartbreaking account of telling children of her passing

He told the three kids their mother will not return.

Over 25m Covid-19 vaccine doses administered - Adham

Over 25m Covid-19 vaccine doses administered - Adham

68.2pct of population has received first dose, 38.7pct fully vaccinated.

US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban advances

US says it is up to Afghans to defend country as Taliban advances

Provincial capitals are falling faster than the US anticipated.

LETTER | Condemning latest attacks on Ain Husniza

LETTER | Condemning latest attacks on Ain Husniza

Gerak applauds Ain's eloquent and brave account of what happened.

Why so quick to nab senior citizen who criticised Kedah MB? - Ramasamy

Why so quick to nab senior citizen who criticised Kedah MB? - Ramasamy

He questions police's move over just someone calling Sanusi names.

COMMENT | Creativity facing gale-force winds

COMMENT | Creativity facing gale-force winds

The powers that be can't seem to take a joke.

PM confidence vote should be before Sept 6 sitting: Umno sec-gen

PM confidence vote should be before Sept 6 sitting: Umno sec-gen

Ahmad Maslan says no collaboration with Harapan, party has own 'strategy'.

Coffee and croissant in French cafe? You'll need a Covid-19 pass for that

Coffee and croissant in French cafe? You'll need a Covid-19 pass for that

It's part of govt drive to contain fourth wave.

Prince Andrew sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse

Prince Andrew sued by Jeffrey Epstein accuser over alleged sexual abuse

'I am holding Prince Andrew accountable for what he did to me.'

ROS: Umno leadership just caretaker for now

ROS: Umno leadership just caretaker for now

It can only do administrative management, says ROS director.

Lost income as Long Covid haunts writer a month after discharge

Lost income as Long Covid haunts writer a month after discharge

Wani Ardy finds herself disoriented from 'brain fog'.

Virus-free NZ plans border reopening amid labour shortage

Virus-free NZ plans border reopening amid labour shortage

Policymakers fear inflation otherwise.

Maal Hijrah celebrated moderately with gratitude

Maal Hijrah celebrated moderately with gratitude

Let's be guided by Hijrah spirit to battle Covid-19: Agong.

Police probe case of Jalur Gemilang flown upside down

Police probe case of Jalur Gemilang flown upside down

Picture of an upside-down flag in Batu Pahat goes viral.

Kedah Health Dept apologises after woman gets wrong second vaccine

Kedah Health Dept apologises after woman gets wrong second vaccine

More than one vaccine type in the hall that day.

MMA wants govt to postpone relaxations for fully vaccinated persons

MMA wants govt to postpone relaxations for fully vaccinated persons

Medical association says decision must be based on science.

YOURSAY | Govt is dysfunctional, it's up to us to help ourselves

YOURSAY | Govt is dysfunctional, it's up to us to help ourselves

'Somehow or other, we will survive this – that’s the M'sian spirit.'

Umno's numbers game

Umno's numbers game

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