Archive - 16 August 2021

Zahid: It never crossed my mind to nominate myself as next PM

Zahid: It never crossed my mind to nominate myself as next PM

Umno president says party will nominate a number of candidates.

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara after Muhyiddin's exit

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara after Muhyiddin's exit

UPDATED 10.10PM | Umno, PAS, Pejuang and DAP sources confirmed the invitation.

No semen traces found on exhibits in Tronoh rep's rape case, court told

No semen traces found on exhibits in Tronoh rep's rape case, court told

Science officer had tested clothes and part of a mattress.

I'll carry out duties of caretaker PM to help country - Muhyiddin

I'll carry out duties of caretaker PM to help country - Muhyiddin

No cabinet - he says he would be the one running the show.

'No more gaji' Annuar signs up as volunteer for own brainchild

'No more gaji' Annuar signs up as volunteer for own brainchild

Ex-minister is determined to continue helping the poor and homeless.

Security and public order under control - IGP

Security and public order under control - IGP

The top cop also warns of stern action against trouble-makers.

Economist urges govt to focus on economy, Covid-19

Economist urges govt to focus on economy, Covid-19

It should learn from China, S Korea on handling pandemic: Jomo.

Umno, PAS and Bersatu hold special meetings

Umno, PAS and Bersatu hold special meetings

UPDATED 5.52PM | This comes in the wake of Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation.

COMMENT | It has to be Anwar - and no one else

COMMENT | It has to be Anwar - and no one else

With him as PM, we can expect better days for Malaysia.
Entrusted to manage country during tough times a great honour: Ex-DPM

Entrusted to manage country during tough times a great honour: Ex-DPM

Ismail Sabri thanks all quarters, apologises for any mistakes.

Azmin apologises for shortcomings, says many suffered due to pandemic

Azmin apologises for shortcomings, says many suffered due to pandemic

'It has been an honour to serve you,' says ex-minister.
Guan Eng didn't declare he had prior discussion over tunnel project - Witness

Guan Eng didn't declare he had prior discussion over tunnel project - Witness

Former CM didn't disclose this during an exco meeting, testifies ex-councillor.

Anwar welcomes PM's resignation, Mat Sabu opens door to ex-Harapan MPs

Anwar welcomes PM's resignation, Mat Sabu opens door to ex-Harapan MPs

Opposition chief says it's an opportunity for M'sia to change trajectory.

Bersih: PM contenders must commit to multi-partisan governance

Bersih: PM contenders must commit to multi-partisan governance

Winner-takes-all system will result in further instability.

Civil service will continue to run after PM's resignation - chief sec

Civil service will continue to run after PM's resignation - chief sec

Zuki reassures that civil servants remain committed to delivering govt services.

Covid-19 (Aug 16): 19,740 new cases, record-high in Malacca, S'wak; 274 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 16): 19,740 new cases, record-high in Malacca, S'wak; 274 deaths

Nine states and territories have reported four-digit case numbers.

Muhyiddin: Working with kleptos easy way out, I chose otherwise

Muhyiddin: Working with kleptos easy way out, I chose otherwise

UPDATED 4.02PM | Kleptocrats are waiting to be freed by the courts, he says.

LETTER | A thousand times over

LETTER | A thousand times over

Life comes full circle with the Taliban’s capture of Afghanistan.
Ejen Ali x Durio kid’s 4-ply surgical face masks launching now!

Ejen Ali x Durio kid’s 4-ply surgical face masks launching now!

Durio has collaborated with Ejen Ali, the popular Malaysian animated series produced by Primeworks Studios Sdn Bhd and WAU Animation Sdn Bhd to launch Ejen Ali-themed 4-ply Surgical Masks for kids. Awesome and action-packed, the new Ejen Ali Surgical Masks feature the heroic characters that kids love from the hit movie and TV series.

New guidelines will allow teacher transfer applications all-year round

New guidelines will allow teacher transfer applications all-year round

Education Minister says issue has dragged on for too long.

Form unity govt since no one has majority - Johari

Form unity govt since no one has majority - Johari

The Umno man says all political parties must reach a consensus.

Istana: Muhyiddin to serve as caretaker PM pending search for successor

Istana: Muhyiddin to serve as caretaker PM pending search for successor

UPDATED 3.41PM | Agong is not in favour of holding elections due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Umno state chiefs urge MPs, leaders to defend party decisions

Umno state chiefs urge MPs, leaders to defend party decisions

UPDATED 3.18PM | This comes after Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation as prime minister.

Kelantan ruler hopes state vaccination efforts could be expedited

Kelantan ruler hopes state vaccination efforts could be expedited

Sultan Muhammad V wants the state to achieve herd immunity.

Two Amanah leaders charged with fighting

Two Amanah leaders charged with fighting

The incident happened at a hotel in Teluk Intan last year.

MMA tells new govt not to take healthcare for granted

MMA tells new govt not to take healthcare for granted

Issues plaguing the healthcare system remain unaddressed.

COMMENT | The mirage of economic recovery

COMMENT | The mirage of economic recovery

GDP data show 2021 will very likely be another year of contraction.

Ex-MBIP senior officer in corruption case freed on bail

Ex-MBIP senior officer in corruption case freed on bail

He was suspected of having accepted bribes while at MBIP.

Mat Sabu: Muhyiddin punished for his betrayal

Mat Sabu: Muhyiddin punished for his betrayal

His power grab resulted in an unstable government.

Unvaccinated hospital cleaner dies of Covid-19, union demands compensation

Unvaccinated hospital cleaner dies of Covid-19, union demands compensation

The Indonesian woman was deployed to HTAR in June, and died in July.

LETTER | Economic impact of Covid-19 on consumers severe

LETTER | Economic impact of Covid-19 on consumers severe

Single mothers and children are the hardest hit.

LETTER | Tony Pua and Ong Kian Ming were right but wrong

LETTER | Tony Pua and Ong Kian Ming were right but wrong

PN's deal was a golden opportunity but the people weren't interested.

32 pct of population completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccine as of yesterday

32 pct of population completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccine as of yesterday

This brings the total number of vaccine dispensed to 27,810,855 doses.

Muhyiddin 'failed' to protect Orang Asli, should resign - Cameron Highlands MP

Muhyiddin 'failed' to protect Orang Asli, should resign - Cameron Highlands MP

Ramli Nor says Orang Asli fared better during BN's time.

Umno Youth: Give us wartime unity cabinet headed by non-controversial individual

Umno Youth: Give us wartime unity cabinet headed by non-controversial individual

Such an interim PM would have only a limited mandate.

LETTER | GE15: Vote independent

LETTER | GE15: Vote independent

Let the minority independent be kingmakers in Parliament.
Lazada unveils Hallyu superstar Hyun Bin as first LazMall regional brand ambassador

Lazada unveils Hallyu superstar Hyun Bin as first LazMall regional brand ambassador

Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform Lazada today announced internationally celebrated South Korean actor and Hallyu (Korean Wave) superstar Hyun Bin as LazMall’s first regional brand ambassador. LazMall is a partner of choice for brands around the globe and currently home to over 32,000 local and international brands on the platform.
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Muhyiddin and cabinet resign

Muhyiddin and cabinet resign

Muhyiddin to serve as caretaker PM for a while.

COMMENT | Can Anwar be the next prime minister?

COMMENT | Can Anwar be the next prime minister?

Allow the Agong to exercise his wisdom to appoint the best leader.

Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks in Bay of Bengal

Dozens of Rohingya missing after boat sinks in Bay of Bengal

The confirmed number is not yet known.

Canada's Trudeau takes gamble, calls 'pivotal' snap election for Sept 20

Canada's Trudeau takes gamble, calls 'pivotal' snap election for Sept 20

Conservatives leader says it undermines efforts in fighting Covid-19.

'Rakyat won’t be fooled again' - Zahid tirade against PN dampens Ismail's bid

'Rakyat won’t be fooled again' - Zahid tirade against PN dampens Ismail's bid

'This is just a game of perception,' says the Umno president.
Taliban returns to power as president and diplomats flee Kabul

Taliban returns to power as president and diplomats flee Kabul

Western nations step up efforts to evacuate their citizens.

MySejahtera data shows more check-ins during lockdown than MCO 3.0

MySejahtera data shows more check-ins during lockdown than MCO 3.0

This is despite tighter standard operating procedures for total lockdown period.

Rescuers race to find Haiti quake survivors as death toll hits 1,297

Rescuers race to find Haiti quake survivors as death toll hits 1,297

The 7.2-magnitude quake destroyed thousands of homes and buildings.

MIC wants Zahid to back Ismail, says other Umno leaders won't have numbers

MIC wants Zahid to back Ismail, says other Umno leaders won't have numbers

'Other candidates would need to secure support from planet Mars.'

YOURSAY | The more things change, the more they stay the same

YOURSAY | The more things change, the more they stay the same

'In our murky quid pro quo politics, things are seldom what they seem.'

Zahid's Umno to convene on PM candidate as Ismail's bid ruffles feathers

Zahid's Umno to convene on PM candidate as Ismail's bid ruffles feathers

The party plans to submit three names to the Agong.
PM expected to resign today

PM expected to resign today

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