Archive - 19 August 2021

PN’s conditional support for Ismail does not count - Ambiga

PN’s conditional support for Ismail does not count - Ambiga

Support for any prime minister candidate must be unconditional.

1MDB paid Bloomberg to list one of its funds - witness

1MDB paid Bloomberg to list one of its funds - witness

'This was to improve poor public perception of 1MDB's portfolio.'

Guan Eng's trial: MoU did not state tunnel project awarded via open tender - witness

Guan Eng's trial: MoU did not state tunnel project awarded via open tender - witness

Former Penang state exco testifies this during re-examination by the DPP.

Cops haul up 31 participants at vigil for Covid-19 deaths

Cops haul up 31 participants at vigil for Covid-19 deaths

UPDATED 10.21PM | The individuals comprise 17 men and 14 women, mostly youths.

Health DG: Reopening because of economy, not because it's safe

Health DG: Reopening because of economy, not because it's safe

Noor Hisham issues a reminder after the latest SOP relaxation.

Selvax lending 500k vaccine doses for other states

Selvax lending 500k vaccine doses for other states

The epicentre of the Covid-19 battle is shifting outside the Klang Valley.

LETTER | Call for logging moratorium to tackle climate change

LETTER | Call for logging moratorium to tackle climate change

This is a good step towards preventing disasters.

Malaysia vaccination records not recognised in HK

Malaysia vaccination records not recognised in HK

'High risk' travellers must prove they are fully vaccinated to enter.

Dine-in privilege for fully vaccinated in Phase 1 states

Dine-in privilege for fully vaccinated in Phase 1 states

UPDATED 6.26PM | Fully vaccinated couples can take children under 17 to eat out with them.

Several killed amid firing by Taliban and stampede during rally - witness

Several killed amid firing by Taliban and stampede during rally - witness

First signs of popular opposition to the Taliban appear to surface.

Annuar calls for all parties in new govt to consolidate in single coalition

Annuar calls for all parties in new govt to consolidate in single coalition

'This will enable them to discuss and negotiate policies.'

Second #Lawan protest cancelled after Muhyiddin resigns

Second #Lawan protest cancelled after Muhyiddin resigns

UPDATED 5.26PM | It was planned for this Saturday, says organiser SSR.

New PM yet to be sworn-in, jostle for number two post begins

New PM yet to be sworn-in, jostle for number two post begins

Rumours that deputy PM would come from Bersatu.

LETTER | Spare some thoughts for our sisters of Afghanistan

LETTER | Spare some thoughts for our sisters of Afghanistan

They cannot show their suffering lest they be punished.

HOMA2U secured RM2.4 million of funding bullish on moving business forward nationwide

HOMA2U secured RM2.4 million of funding bullish on moving business forward nationwide

As Malaysia's first full-fledged overstock platform for Home Improvement, HOMA looks towards prioritising the sustainability factors in their day to day business operations to reduce the environmental impact.

Muhyiddin: PN support for Ismail conditional, no ministers with criminal charges

Muhyiddin: PN support for Ismail conditional, no ministers with criminal charges

UPDATED 4.35PM | PN carries with it 50 MPs from Bersatu, PAS, Star.

Cops record preacher's statement to assist in sexual harassment probe

Cops record preacher's statement to assist in sexual harassment probe

Preacher known for humanitarian activities calls it 'wild gossip'.

West is now perceived as weak over Afghanistan, British minister says

West is now perceived as weak over Afghanistan, British minister says

This comes in the wake of Taliban's return to Kabul.

Covid-19 (Aug 19): Record 22.9k cases, new highs in Perak, Sabah

Covid-19 (Aug 19): Record 22.9k cases, new highs in Perak, Sabah

UPDATED 7.45PM | Nine states and territories reported four digit cases

Agong wanted to ascertain 114 MPs didn't back Ismail Sabri under duress

Agong wanted to ascertain 114 MPs didn't back Ismail Sabri under duress

The interview was to ensure their support was done voluntarily.

Kedah declares Yan, Kuala Muda as Level 1 disaster areas

Kedah declares Yan, Kuala Muda as Level 1 disaster areas

Volunteers who want to help will be trained under NSC.

LETTER | Nature’s wrath: The tragic floods in Yan

LETTER | Nature’s wrath: The tragic floods in Yan

Destructive activities in this fragile ecosystem have to be stopped.

Shopee kicks off an action-packed year-end shopping season  with Jackie Chan, starting with 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Shopee kicks off an action-packed year-end shopping season with Jackie Chan, starting with 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Shopee’s flagship shopping festival brings exciting deals, entertainment and rewards.
Hong Kong activist found guilty in national security case

Hong Kong activist found guilty in national security case

Li will remain in custody, for conspiracy to commit subversion.

Shahrir: Up to Ismail Sabri to prove he can do better than PN, Harapan

Shahrir: Up to Ismail Sabri to prove he can do better than PN, Harapan

The Johor political veteran also congratulates the party for backing Ismail Sabri en bloc.
M’sian gov’t fails to stay suit seeking automatic citizenship for overseas-born children

M’sian gov’t fails to stay suit seeking automatic citizenship for overseas-born children

The suit will proceed as fixed on Aug 24.

Search continues for missing four after massive Kedah flood

Search continues for missing four after massive Kedah flood

Nineteen at Jerai Hill Resort still trapped by landslide.

Judge displeased with 'no-show' Najib at 1MDB trial

Judge displeased with 'no-show' Najib at 1MDB trial

'He should have the courtesy to come to court earlier.'

Netizens slam maskless Annuar Musa visiting food stall

Netizens slam maskless Annuar Musa visiting food stall

UPDATED 7.22PM | 'The sellers are unlicensed. Hope DBKL won't catch them.' - Annuar.

Where's the logic? - Hanipa pans Muhyiddin's anti-kleptocrat stance

Where's the logic? - Hanipa pans Muhyiddin's anti-kleptocrat stance

Outgoing PM has no qualms teaming up with 'kleptos'.

Bersama Malaysia: Microsoft Partners with Seeloz to Reimagine Supply Chain with AI

Bersama Malaysia: Microsoft Partners with Seeloz to Reimagine Supply Chain with AI

The MoU signed between Microsoft and Seeloz will see the introduction of the Supply Chain Automation Suite (SCAS) powered by Azure, to the Malaysian market
With Ismail Sabri and Anwar as frontrunners, Kit Siang proposes PM-DPM combo

With Ismail Sabri and Anwar as frontrunners, Kit Siang proposes PM-DPM combo

Bersatu's Rais Hussin makes similar proposal if no clear majority.

Animals to get legal status in South Korea

Animals to get legal status in South Korea

It would make it one of a handful of countries to recognise animals as beings.
MOH van driver killed, three staff hurt when collecting vaccine

MOH van driver killed, three staff hurt when collecting vaccine

The van was heading to collect vaccines to be delivered to Kluang.

Opposition not invited to Istana Negara

Opposition not invited to Istana Negara

Only MPs in the majority summoned to verify support for Ismail Sabri.

Escape from Kabul: Film director recounts experience

Escape from Kabul: Film director recounts experience

She was waiting in line to withdraw money from a bank in Kabul on Sunday...
'Mini tsunami' from Mount Jerai covers sleepy Kedah villages in mud, kills 3

'Mini tsunami' from Mount Jerai covers sleepy Kedah villages in mud, kills 3

Logs carried by water destroy private property, public infrastructure.

Third Pfizer dose 86pct effective in over 60s - Israeli study

Third Pfizer dose 86pct effective in over 60s - Israeli study

Triple dose is solution to current outbreak, says Dr Anat.

Taliban keep some evacuees from reaching Kabul airport

Taliban keep some evacuees from reaching Kabul airport

'It's a complete disaster. The Taliban were firing into the air...'
Harapan, BN/PN coalitions not good enough, but 'Pejuang can support either side'

Harapan, BN/PN coalitions not good enough, but 'Pejuang can support either side'

He says Pejuang is a third force.

Biden says Aug 31 deadline in Afghanistan might have to be extended

Biden says Aug 31 deadline in Afghanistan might have to be extended

He came under fierce criticism for his handling of the withdrawal.

Agong's meetings with MPs on choice for PM end

Agong's meetings with MPs on choice for PM end

King is expected to verify MPs' choice for next PM.

LETTER | Respect the royal institution on appointment of PM

LETTER | Respect the royal institution on appointment of PM

MPs had better think very hard if they were to oppose the decision.
Suhakam urges the new govt to press on with institutional reforms

Suhakam urges the new govt to press on with institutional reforms

Promote, protect and enable human rights, it tells the incoming govt.

COMMENT | We need a pandemic cabinet, here's how to do it

COMMENT | We need a pandemic cabinet, here's how to do it

Choosing ministers based on loyalty or in exchange for political support is downright dangerous.

Kedah MB denies floods in Gunung Jerai area caused by logging activities

Kedah MB denies floods in Gunung Jerai area caused by logging activities

Floods caused by water surges from the waterfall areas, Sanusi says.

To save the seahorses, culture matters

To save the seahorses, culture matters

The fascinating seahorse can be a marine conservation and climate change icon. A researcher looks at cultural practices.

COMMENT | Not the time for Anwar to take over Putrajaya

COMMENT | Not the time for Anwar to take over Putrajaya

The failure of the PN govt is a failure of Malay uber alles politics.

YOURSAY | Umno mounts reverse takeover of PN govt

YOURSAY | Umno mounts reverse takeover of PN govt

‘So, Ismail Sabri is the ‘best’ Umno has to offer?’
CITF: Klang Valley PPV closures based on data, list not finalised yet

CITF: Klang Valley PPV closures based on data, list not finalised yet

More GPs may be engaged for vaccinations - Health DG.

Even if PN returns to power, Bersatu faces bleak GE15 - analysts

Even if PN returns to power, Bersatu faces bleak GE15 - analysts

Bersatu is far smaller and younger than Umno.

114 MPs backing Ismail?

114 MPs backing Ismail?

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