Archive - 15 August 2021

Fewer Covid-19 patients at HKL emergency dept - director

Fewer Covid-19 patients at HKL emergency dept - director

The downward trend has been going on for the past month.
Govt addresses issue of high funeral charges for Covid victims

Govt addresses issue of high funeral charges for Covid victims

The govt regularly holds discussions with state religious authorities.
5 more Covid-19 cases linked to special parliamentary sitting detected

5 more Covid-19 cases linked to special parliamentary sitting detected

This brings the total to 102 cases, says Health DG.
Govt postpones plan to reopen schools by a month to Oct 3

Govt postpones plan to reopen schools by a month to Oct 3

Schools in states under NRP's Phase 1 will remain closed indefinitely.
Pejuang confirms Ismail Sabri sought support from Dr M

Pejuang confirms Ismail Sabri sought support from Dr M

Marzuki says they had a 30-minute meeting at Mahathir's residence.
GPS has 'no problem' with Ismail as PM, wants to see PN govt continue

GPS has 'no problem' with Ismail as PM, wants to see PN govt continue

It's a natural option as he is already DPM, says sec-gen.
EMCO at 8 localities in 4 states from Tuesday - Hisham

EMCO at 8 localities in 4 states from Tuesday - Hisham

Minister says 65 premises have been ordered to close yesterday.

Pejuang refuses to join PM jostling, adamant on council dominated by non-politicians

Pejuang refuses to join PM jostling, adamant on council dominated by non-politicians

It wants NOC-style entity which governed M'sia after 1969 riots.

PKR trains guns at Ismail as clock ticks for opposition to show majority

PKR trains guns at Ismail as clock ticks for opposition to show majority

It describes efforts to install him as the PM as 'unsavoury'.

Germany and Bayern great Gerd Mueller dies aged 75

Germany and Bayern great Gerd Mueller dies aged 75

He is widely regarded as one of the game's greatest goalscorers.

Ismail Sabri meets party rival Zahid amid scramble for new PM

Ismail Sabri meets party rival Zahid amid scramble for new PM

It's the last piece of puzzle for DPM to retain PN.

LETTER | Never-ending political turmoil featuring rakyat's 'cry’ for help

LETTER | Never-ending political turmoil featuring rakyat's 'cry’ for help

Amid pandemic, politicians still busy doing what they do best.

Group wants next PM stripped of power to frustrate confidence vote

Group wants next PM stripped of power to frustrate confidence vote

It says incoming govt should amend parliamentary standing orders.

Taliban enter Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by chopper

Taliban enter Afghan capital as US diplomats evacuate by chopper

Taliban coming in 'from all sides', says senior official.

COMMENT | Lessons for Malaysia’s next government

COMMENT | Lessons for Malaysia’s next government

A new govt is an opportunity to move Malaysia forward.
Efforts underway to push Ismail Sabri as PN's new PM candidate

Efforts underway to push Ismail Sabri as PN's new PM candidate

Nazri confirms he's among MPs who've signed SD in support.

States over 40pct fully vaccinated see decrease in severe Covid-19 cases: PM

States over 40pct fully vaccinated see decrease in severe Covid-19 cases: PM

Situation at Klang Valley emergency depts also improved, adds Muhyiddin.

DAP urges Anwar and Shafie to lead the way

DAP urges Anwar and Shafie to lead the way

This is to reclaim Harapan's mandate to form a new govt.

LETTER | Why the endless impasse?

LETTER | Why the endless impasse?

If MPs are allowed to hop, there's no end to our problem.
PPV closures in Penang 'ridiculous' - Guan Eng

PPV closures in Penang 'ridiculous' - Guan Eng

Federal govt blamed for vaccine shortage in state.

Covid-19 (Aug 15): 20,546 cases today, third highest daily deaths of 282

Covid-19 (Aug 15): 20,546 cases today, third highest daily deaths of 282

COVID-19 | Pahang registers 926 new cases, breaking previous record of 794.

Harapan leaders allowed to talk to opponents, says Guan Eng

Harapan leaders allowed to talk to opponents, says Guan Eng

However, top 3 Harapan leaders must consult each other first.

Miti: Mandatory biweekly RTK Antigen test for companies

Miti: Mandatory biweekly RTK Antigen test for companies

This is on top of existing SOPs.

Politics and pandemic - PN's 'unfortunate' balancing act

Politics and pandemic - PN's 'unfortunate' balancing act

Ex-health minister notes how fragile govt is unable to deal with Covid-19.

Hadi: Don't allow the corrupt to come back to power

Hadi: Don't allow the corrupt to come back to power

PN victim of power grab by inhumane people - PAS president.

Muhyiddin informs Bersatu MPs of decision to resign

Muhyiddin informs Bersatu MPs of decision to resign

UPDATED 2.15PM | Redzuan says PM will submit his resignation to Istana Negara tomorrow.

Umno VP: Time to close ranks, our MPs in PN should return to the fold

Umno VP: Time to close ranks, our MPs in PN should return to the fold

It's clear PM and PN can't hold govt - Khaled Nordin.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin’s top 10 unforgivable mortal sins

COMMENT | Muhyiddin’s top 10 unforgivable mortal sins

It's becoming clearer he will be Malaysia's shortest-serving PM.

Situation improves in HKL, doctor sees light at end of tunnel

Situation improves in HKL, doctor sees light at end of tunnel

One doctor believes positive development due to increased vaccination.

COMMENT | Tony Pua is not correct

COMMENT | Tony Pua is not correct

Unfounded, MCA-ish arguments of 'political stability', 'avoiding chaos' don’t stand up to scrutiny.

NRP Phase 1 rules relaxed for fully vaccinated, barbershops and hair salons to open

NRP Phase 1 rules relaxed for fully vaccinated, barbershops and hair salons to open

11 types of businesses in Phase 1 areas will reopen on Aug 16.

Bersatu top brass meet in Publika as talk of Muhyiddin's exit intensifies

Bersatu top brass meet in Publika as talk of Muhyiddin's exit intensifies

UPDATED 12.50PM | A minister says Muhyiddin intends to resign tomorrow.

COMMENT | Don't slam Tony Pua, slam the Deep State

COMMENT | Don't slam Tony Pua, slam the Deep State

People with vested interests will still be lurking.

Filmmaker Hidayah confronts past in gripping documentary Ayahku, Dr G

Filmmaker Hidayah confronts past in gripping documentary Ayahku, Dr G

MALAYSIANSKINI | Mandatory death penalty for drug offences upended many lives.

Three Bornean Bersatu MPs: Is Harapan cooperating with 'kleptocrats'?

Three Bornean Bersatu MPs: Is Harapan cooperating with 'kleptocrats'?

The MPs say their former colleagues obligated to tell public.

TI-M: Unity govt likely, rakyat must press for reforms

TI-M: Unity govt likely, rakyat must press for reforms

Campaign to put power in hands of rakyat is necessary.

COMMENT | Can Muhyiddin be trusted?

COMMENT | Can Muhyiddin be trusted?

Is the PM sincere about reforms?

Govt to draft law specific to combat cyberbullying - Cybersecurity

Govt to draft law specific to combat cyberbullying - Cybersecurity

With the specific laws, the prosecution process for cyberbullying would no longer be based on other acts.

Rwanda president takes time out to blast Arsenal over Brentford loss

Rwanda president takes time out to blast Arsenal over Brentford loss

'I'm sure we know on whose shoulders the burden rests.'

Set aside political differences, focus on combatting Covid-19 - Saifuddin

Set aside political differences, focus on combatting Covid-19 - Saifuddin

He said shouldn't use current situation to bring someone down.

YOURSAY | Flurry of letters indicates Agong was sceptical

YOURSAY | Flurry of letters indicates Agong was sceptical

‘We shall know the conclusion soon enough…’