Archive - 11 August 2021

Shah Alam MP quarantined after staff member contracts Covid-19

Shah Alam MP quarantined after staff member contracts Covid-19

Khalid is awaiting the RT-PCR test result, expected tomorrow.

Eight more localities in Sabah under EMCO from Friday

Eight more localities in Sabah under EMCO from Friday

The EMCO will be until Aug 26.

NUS: SARS-CoV-2 particles can be aerosolised when talking and singing

NUS: SARS-CoV-2 particles can be aerosolised when talking and singing

This is the first study on this led by S'pore researchers.
Low vaccine uptake among pregnant mothers, death rate rising

Low vaccine uptake among pregnant mothers, death rate rising

Seventy expectant mothers died of Covid-19, none fully vaccinated.

Woman threatens to sue cops for inaction over rape complaint

Woman threatens to sue cops for inaction over rape complaint

The two alleged rapists are linked to a powerful politician.

'Hugging' queue outside PPV: DPM wants authorities to take action

'Hugging' queue outside PPV: DPM wants authorities to take action

UPDATED 10.50PM | Ismail Sabri was referring to a viral video outside a PPV in KL.

Guan Eng gives statement to police on Dataran Merdeka gathering

Guan Eng gives statement to police on Dataran Merdeka gathering

Police have also recorded statements from Penang CM and Jelutong MP.

Zahid's visa system corruption trial to resume on Aug 25

Zahid's visa system corruption trial to resume on Aug 25

The trial has been postponed twice due to the MCO.

MOH detects vaccination certs being sold online

MOH detects vaccination certs being sold online

Its deputy minister says a police report has been lodged.

Sputnik V shot around 83pct effective against Delta variant

Sputnik V shot around 83pct effective against Delta variant

Russia claims the vaccine is effective against all Covid-19 strains.

Donate vaccines, rather than give boosters, Oxford researcher urges Britain

Donate vaccines, rather than give boosters, Oxford researcher urges Britain

There are 'no signs of vaccines losing efficacy' against severe illness.

Imperium International College launches “Study Now, Pay Later” financial aid for students pursuing ACCA

Imperium International College launches “Study Now, Pay Later” financial aid for students pursuing ACCA

Amidst these uncertain times, it is important to plan ahead and let nothing stop you from pursuing the education you deserve.
LETTER | Arresting citizens for criticising MB cause for concern

LETTER | Arresting citizens for criticising MB cause for concern

Such arbitrary actions are unwarranted.

'Focus on Covid-19, since opposition doesn't have alternative PM candidate'

'Focus on Covid-19, since opposition doesn't have alternative PM candidate'

People are fed up with this continuous politicking, says Zuraida.

PM meeting with PN, GPS leaders ends after 2 hours

PM meeting with PN, GPS leaders ends after 2 hours

This comes after palace's request to bring forward Parliament sitting.

Shaping Healthy Design With Innovation

Shaping Healthy Design With Innovation

Enjoy the “Best of Both Worlds” in combining healthier home products and interior designs with cutting-edge technology!

'MoHE to try help UM students forced to pay for PCR test'

'MoHE to try help UM students forced to pay for PCR test'

Lockdown forces students to have PCR tests for their home travel.

TFP's grocery discount for healthcare workers extends after overwhelming response, resulting in over RM200,000 of discounts passed on so far

TFP's grocery discount for healthcare workers extends after overwhelming response, resulting in over RM200,000 of discounts passed on so far

Healthcare workers get to enjoy an extra 10% grocery discount when shopping at all Village Grocer, Ben's Independent Grocer (B.I.G.), BSC Fine Foods, and Pasaraya OTK outlets

LETTER | Settle score in Parliament, not outside

LETTER | Settle score in Parliament, not outside

Wait a little longer for confidence vote to take place.

Saifuddin Nasution-Zuraida mediation fails, full hearing for defamation suit

Saifuddin Nasution-Zuraida mediation fails, full hearing for defamation suit

No conclusive settlement was reached between the two parties.

Fresh protest against handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangkok

Fresh protest against handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangkok

Thai police: Use of force necessary as a new rally is planned

In the mobile-first world, IPification is working towards a passwordless future

In the mobile-first world, IPification is working towards a passwordless future

Eight years ago, I was having dinner with one of my oldest friends in a Hong Kong restaurant. He had just had his mBanking app hacked and all his money was gone.

Economy to rise in Q2, lockdowns dampen outlook

Economy to rise in Q2, lockdowns dampen outlook

GDP shrank 17.1pct a year earlier, the worst contraction in over two decades.
Taliban insurgents take control of northern Afghan borders, says Russia

Taliban insurgents take control of northern Afghan borders, says Russia

According to the EU, the fighters control 65 pct of the country.

Ahmad Maslan: Umno will not fire MPs sticking with PN

Ahmad Maslan: Umno will not fire MPs sticking with PN

Letter asking lawmakers to state their stand merely a reminder.

Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets

Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets

Activists, who have long campaigned against it, welcomed the move.

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Ex-AG: King should reject 'reckless, calamitous' bid to dissolve Parliament

Ex-AG: King should reject 'reckless, calamitous' bid to dissolve Parliament

Thomas also advises PM to resign if he has lost majority support.

Source: Agong told PM to bring forward Dewan Rakyat sitting

Source: Agong told PM to bring forward Dewan Rakyat sitting

Muhyiddin needs to prove majority support or resign.

S'wak to complete distribution of computers to primary schools in December

S'wak to complete distribution of computers to primary schools in December

So far, more than 500 schools have received computers.

Covid-19 (Aug 11): Over 20k cases, 211 deaths, eight states with four digit cases

Covid-19 (Aug 11): Over 20k cases, 211 deaths, eight states with four digit cases

Sabah, Penang, Johor, and Kelantan reported record highs.

'Who cares about majorities, people are dying', DAP rep blasts govt, opposition

'Who cares about majorities, people are dying', DAP rep blasts govt, opposition

Sabai assemblyperson says Bentong district is in dire need of vaccines.

Najib, son fail to get Federal Court to hear constitutional issues linked to tax appeals

Najib, son fail to get Federal Court to hear constitutional issues linked to tax appeals

The appeals court will continue with its hearing instead.

Tackling Tax: Navigating Through Corporate Tax Audit Issues

Tackling Tax: Navigating Through Corporate Tax Audit Issues

Discover the common issues on filing corporate taxes in Malaysia from the tax expert!

Speaker denies informing PM he has lost majority

Speaker denies informing PM he has lost majority

Suara.TV also says the article attributed to it is fake.

COMMENT | A roadmap for political stability after confidence vote

COMMENT | A roadmap for political stability after confidence vote

The Malaysian political system clearly cannot continue as is.

Sarawak to review vaccination of under-18s

Sarawak to review vaccination of under-18s

Its minister says he has asked SCOVAG to evaluate this group.

Stop trampling on people’s freedom to criticise politicians, Kedah MB told

Stop trampling on people’s freedom to criticise politicians, Kedah MB told

PKR Youth says it goes against the country’s rule of law.
28.3pct of population complete Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

28.3pct of population complete Covid-19 vaccination - Adham

A total of 16,119,916 people have received their first dose.
TimeTec Smart Parking 6/12: Cloud Parking Management System

TimeTec Smart Parking 6/12: Cloud Parking Management System

TimeTec Parking Management System, or PMS as its acronym, intends to change the hardware-driven parking industry to emphasize software as the main driver in the digital transformation era.
SEEK Asia Appoints Shen Tham as CTO, Asia and Jane Cruz-Walker as CMO, Asia

SEEK Asia Appoints Shen Tham as CTO, Asia and Jane Cruz-Walker as CMO, Asia

SEEK Asia, which includes two leading brands JobStreet and JobsDB, today announced the appointment of Shen Tham as Chief Technology Officer, Asia, and Jane Cruz-Walker as Chief Marketing Officer, Asia.
US schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates

US schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates

Republican governors have banned requiring masks for children and teachers.
Indonesian village turns unwanted trash into Covid-19 robot helper

Indonesian village turns unwanted trash into Covid-19 robot helper

The 'Delta robot' has a rice cooker for a head.

Group calls for wider parliamentary scrutiny over civil service

Group calls for wider parliamentary scrutiny over civil service

The service's impartiality is crucial amid crises and instability.

China court upholds Canadian's death sentence as Huawei CFO fights extradition

China court upholds Canadian's death sentence as Huawei CFO fights extradition

Schellenberg was arrested in China in 2014 for drug smuggling, convicted in 2018.

Saifuddin Nasution, Zuraida in mediation over defamation suit

Saifuddin Nasution, Zuraida in mediation over defamation suit

The mediation is being conducted online this morning.

Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

Biden says Afghan leaders must 'fight for their nation' as Taliban gains

Taliban has captured more than 60pct of territory as US abandons Afghanistan.

JB mayor remanded 3 days for graft probe

JB mayor remanded 3 days for graft probe

UPDATED 12.12PM | He is suspected of receiving kickbacks to approve projects.

COMMENT | Emergency 2021: An appraisal

COMMENT | Emergency 2021: An appraisal

Has the emergency succeeded in dealing with the pandemic?
Soccer: Messi signs for Paris St Germain after leaving Barcelona

Soccer: Messi signs for Paris St Germain after leaving Barcelona

He leaves the club with which he was expected to end his career.

YOURSAY | It’s ‘durian runtuh’ season for our MPs

YOURSAY | It’s ‘durian runtuh’ season for our MPs

‘A man reaps what he sows, and I pray this would come soonest.’
COMMENT | When finishing well is as good as winning

COMMENT | When finishing well is as good as winning

Developed nations, unsurprisingly, continue to dominate at each Summer Olympics.

Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally

Thai police clash with protesters as thousands hold anti-government rally

Three officers hit by shrapnel from homemade bomb, police say.

The Hong Kong infowar in Malaysia

The Hong Kong infowar in Malaysia

How 'fake news' on the Hong Kong protests reached our shores.
COMMENT | Pay durians and you’ll still get monkeys

COMMENT | Pay durians and you’ll still get monkeys

Will money guarantee an MP's loyalty?

Patient suffers burns when oxygen tank catches fire

Patient suffers burns when oxygen tank catches fire

The Slim River Hospital staff had put out the fire by the time the firemen arrived at the scene.

Some Penang eateries hesitant to allow dine-in

Some Penang eateries hesitant to allow dine-in

Worried over cases and incomplete worker vaccinations.

Kedah MB critics hauled up

Kedah MB critics hauled up

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.