Archive - 17 August 2021

Umno unanimously backs Ismail Sabri for PM

Umno unanimously backs Ismail Sabri for PM

He is on course to become PM with 115 MPs backing him

Next govt must prove legitimacy via confidence vote, say NGOs

Next govt must prove legitimacy via confidence vote, say NGOs

It is the only way to prove its support beyond doubt.

Anwar and Shafie Pejuang's top picks, open to Ismail Sabri as well

Anwar and Shafie Pejuang's top picks, open to Ismail Sabri as well

Mukhriz Mahathir says party will not back 'court cluster' candidates.

Investigation papers on MPs march to Parliament submitted to AGC - IGP

Investigation papers on MPs march to Parliament submitted to AGC - IGP

Cops will act according to the AGC's instructions.

Caretaker PM can run government for now - chief secretary

Caretaker PM can run government for now - chief secretary

This is until a new PM is appointed.

More than 69 MPs agree to back BN candidate, claims Annuar

More than 69 MPs agree to back BN candidate, claims Annuar

A report also claims that Anwar has secured majority support.

EMCO At 9 localities in Sabah, 2 in Pahang from Aug 19

EMCO At 9 localities in Sabah, 2 in Pahang from Aug 19

The same SOPs will apply.

OPPO selects Lazada as exclusive eCommerce partner to launch latest flagship Reno6 Pro on LazMall

OPPO selects Lazada as exclusive eCommerce partner to launch latest flagship Reno6 Pro on LazMall

OPPO today announced the start of its exclusive partnership with Lazada Malaysia to launch the much-awaited OPPO Reno6 Pro, the latest addition to the flagship Reno series handset.

Kedah sultan wants more vaccines for the state

Kedah sultan wants more vaccines for the state

The ruler expresses concern over the Covid-19 situation there.

Flurry of party meetings after royal audience

Flurry of party meetings after royal audience

However, PKR yet to decide whether to hold similar meeting.

Ex-1MDB CEO still accepted RM2m bonus: Najib's defence counsel

Ex-1MDB CEO still accepted RM2m bonus: Najib's defence counsel

Shafee: Hazem's misgiving over Jho Low’s role did not stop him.

COMMENT | Resetting the Covid-19 war with a new government

COMMENT | Resetting the Covid-19 war with a new government

The health portfolio in the cabinet must be elevated.

Anwar: King told politicians to unite against Covid-19, forge 'new politics'

Anwar: King told politicians to unite against Covid-19, forge 'new politics'

Those in attendance have come to a consensus on this.

Admission of Covid-19 patients to HTAR down by over 50 percent

Admission of Covid-19 patients to HTAR down by over 50 percent

Before last week, the hospital was receiving 400 cases a day.

LETTER | Will we have a dream team cabinet?

LETTER | Will we have a dream team cabinet?

Hope the wise king will consider a younger PM.
Singapore prepares for long term life - and death - with Covid-19

Singapore prepares for long term life - and death - with Covid-19

The republic has one of the world's highest vaccination rates.

Frustration grows in Washington over Biden's Kabul evacuation

Frustration grows in Washington over Biden's Kabul evacuation

The US president comes under fire over his handling of the evacuation.

After unvaccinated cleaner dies, DG says contractors should get staff jabbed

After unvaccinated cleaner dies, DG says contractors should get staff jabbed

Opposition MPs want this to be a policy, contractual obligation.

Malala urges world leaders to take urgent action on Afghanistan

Malala urges world leaders to take urgent action on Afghanistan

She says Biden must 'take a bold step'.

Militants must never attack West from Afghanistan - Britain tells Taliban

Militants must never attack West from Afghanistan - Britain tells Taliban

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the West must also be pragmatic.

Prosecution witness denies making deal to get 1MDB suit against him retracted

Prosecution witness denies making deal to get 1MDB suit against him retracted

Ex-1MDB CEO testifies he didn't know why his name was removed from suit.

NZ's Ardern locks down nation over single Covid-19 case

NZ's Ardern locks down nation over single Covid-19 case

Only essential services will be operational.
Warisan: We'll back Anwar's bid, but let Shafie try if he fails

Warisan: We'll back Anwar's bid, but let Shafie try if he fails

UPDATED 10.35PM | Anwar must also avoid the 'court cluster' for support.

Bersih: Institutionalise the opposition as part of parliamentary reforms

Bersih: Institutionalise the opposition as part of parliamentary reforms

View opposition as a means of holding the govt accountable, its report says.

Dr Asmayani appointed Health deputy DG

Dr Asmayani appointed Health deputy DG

She is replacing Dr Norhizan Ismail who is retiring today.
E-Nation Series 3 Tech For Good: A glimpse of the future

E-Nation Series 3 Tech For Good: A glimpse of the future

While technology has had several less-than-desired impacts on society as a whole, it is an imperative enabler in creating a positive impact on society.

Covid-19 (Aug 17): 19.6k cases, respite in Klang Valley, 293 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 17): 19.6k cases, respite in Klang Valley, 293 deaths

Six other states reporting cases in four digits

COMMENT | Trinity govt needed before Anwar takes over

COMMENT | Trinity govt needed before Anwar takes over

A revived Anwar is the renaissance the country desperately needs.
Lambda variant not detected in Malaysia yet - Health DG

Lambda variant not detected in Malaysia yet - Health DG

The closest the Lambda variant is to Malaysia is the Philippines.

Netccentric Subsidiary Sashimi Asia shares Insights on Successful Marketing during the Pandemic

Netccentric Subsidiary Sashimi Asia shares Insights on Successful Marketing during the Pandemic

Sashimi Asia Managing Director Desmond Kiu (pic) explains how to get ‘bang for the marketing buck’ in a pandemic environment.

Higher risk of Bell's Palsy after Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine - study

Higher risk of Bell's Palsy after Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine - study

Symptoms are rare, mild and generally recover on their own.

Shopee rolls out company-wide staff vaccination programme

Shopee rolls out company-wide staff vaccination programme

Strengthened efforts to help Malaysians shop with peace of mind ahead of 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

COMMENT | The PM we want

COMMENT | The PM we want

What are the first words we should be hearing from our next prime minister?

Politicians’ audience with Agong ends after 2 hours

Politicians’ audience with Agong ends after 2 hours

'We are heading towards a new direction.'

Your skin and sheltered animals need your rescue this MCO

Your skin and sheltered animals need your rescue this MCO

Has buying a skincare product ever been this meaningful? With Balmedy X SPCA’s new collaboration, the Purchase with a Purpose Programme, you can now help out both your skin and the furry friends of SPCA Selangor.

Same SOP applies regardless of variants - S'wak health director

Same SOP applies regardless of variants - S'wak health director

All the preventive measures already set can help curb Covid-19.

Four charged with insulting Ali Rustam after weightlifting tweet

Four charged with insulting Ali Rustam after weightlifting tweet

The charges are for spreading offensive content online.
COMMENT | Let Harapan govern what's left of its mandate

COMMENT | Let Harapan govern what's left of its mandate

It's a democratic practice to accept election results.

NWP leverage on GS Realty’s RM8 billion volume sales to launch its revolutionary one-stop solution property technology - PropNest

NWP leverage on GS Realty’s RM8 billion volume sales to launch its revolutionary one-stop solution property technology - PropNest

NWP Holdings Bhd (KLSE: 5025) (“NWP” or “Group”) will leverage on its Directors’ Dato Sri Kee Soon Ling and Yew Onn Chong vast experience from GS Realty Sdn Bhd’s (“GS Realty”) force that has produced an average yearly sales volume of RM8.0 billion to launch its PropNest.

AGC publishes govt gazette on Muhyiddin's appointment as caretaker PM

AGC publishes govt gazette on Muhyiddin's appointment as caretaker PM

The gazette is to notify Muhyiddin's function.
LETTER | Whom I want in the new cabinet line-up

LETTER | Whom I want in the new cabinet line-up

It should have young, intelligent and patriotic individuals.
Palace instructs MPs to vote on new PM in writing

Palace instructs MPs to vote on new PM in writing

MPs have until 4pm tomorrow to submit their vote to Istana Negara.

LETTER | Our PM has resigned. So what?

LETTER | Our PM has resigned. So what?

I consider ignorance to be a form of darkness that stops us from seeing the truth,

Fitch: The longer govt instability, less confidence investors have

Fitch: The longer govt instability, less confidence investors have

Muhyiddin’s resignation alone will have a minimal financial impact, it says.

LETTER | Who should be our next PM?

LETTER | Who should be our next PM?

It must be someone with integrity.

Afghans will not tolerate women's removal from society, MP says

Afghans will not tolerate women's removal from society, MP says

Farzana Kochai says she fears for her life first and her freedom next.
Nik Nazmi: Muhyiddin's political appointees in GLCs should resign too

Nik Nazmi: Muhyiddin's political appointees in GLCs should resign too

'It's the proper and honourable thing to do.'

Clashes in Thailand as pressure builds on PM over Covid crisis

Clashes in Thailand as pressure builds on PM over Covid crisis

Opposition parties also move to censure Prayuth in parliament.
GE with online campaigning the way out - former EC chief

GE with online campaigning the way out - former EC chief

He says instability will persist if PM has slim majority.

MCA Youth praises Muhyiddin's last act, hopes no more total lockdown

MCA Youth praises Muhyiddin's last act, hopes no more total lockdown

It hopes decision to reopen 11 economic sectors won't be reversed.

New workplace Covid cluster detected in Sabah

New workplace Covid cluster detected in Sabah

Index case of this new cluster in Lahad Datu is a security personnel.

Health DG: Only 3pct of vaccinated health workers positive for Covid-19

Health DG: Only 3pct of vaccinated health workers positive for Covid-19

'This makes a strong case for the effectiveness of vaccination.'

Ex-ministers from Sabah, S’wak appreciate opportunity to serve in cabinet

Ex-ministers from Sabah, S’wak appreciate opportunity to serve in cabinet

They spell out what they achieved in the short time they were in power.

Chaos, death at Kabul airport as Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan

Chaos, death at Kabul airport as Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan

Thousands gather there, desperate to fly away from the country.

China's foreign minister slams 'hurried' US withdrawal from Afghanistan

China's foreign minister slams 'hurried' US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Wang Yi says it has a serious 'negative impact'.

I did my best, says former finance minister

I did my best, says former finance minister

And history shall be the better judge, adds Zafrul.
Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in 1960s

Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in 1960s

A spokesperson for the singer-songwriter says the allegations are false.

LETTER | New leadership must match rakyat's maths

LETTER | New leadership must match rakyat's maths

There are many questions that no one has affirmative answers to.

Bersatu puts ball in Muhyiddin's court, doesn't discount his comeback

Bersatu puts ball in Muhyiddin's court, doesn't discount his comeback

Party wants Bersatu president to determine successor.

What next after PN govt's collapse: The power players

What next after PN govt's collapse: The power players

Political negotiations key to winning the top spot.

What's the role of Muhyiddin as caretaker PM?

What's the role of Muhyiddin as caretaker PM?

'He can't make major decisions, only guided by existing policies.'

YOURSAY | Betrayed by the same people he had conspired with

YOURSAY | Betrayed by the same people he had conspired with

‘What goes around, comes around.’
After exit, a weary Muhyiddin opens up on a Covid-19 strained govt

After exit, a weary Muhyiddin opens up on a Covid-19 strained govt

My entire tenure, he tells media editors, revolved around Covid-19.

Return as PM? Let's see, Muhyiddin says

Return as PM? Let's see, Muhyiddin says

Pagoh MP keeps his options open - on returning to the post.

Finding a new PM

Finding a new PM

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