Archive - 20 August 2021

‘Don't be sad, be proud,’ Bersatu youth chief tells members

‘Don't be sad, be proud,’ Bersatu youth chief tells members

'Muhyiddin is like a candle that burns itself to light others.'

EMCO in nine localities in Sabah, three in Pahang from Sunday

EMCO in nine localities in Sabah, three in Pahang from Sunday

The EMCO will be until Sept 4.

Rumah Bonda founder charged with neglecting Down Syndrome child

Rumah Bonda founder charged with neglecting Down Syndrome child

Siti Bainun pleads not guilty to the charge.

Cops close 88 KL roads to stop already-cancelled protest

Cops close 88 KL roads to stop already-cancelled protest

UPDATED 10.17PM | Cops also obtain a court order against 34 individuals.

Blood supply running low at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital

Blood supply running low at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital

It has dropped by 25pct.

Kedah proposes riverside water catchment project in Sungai Tupah

Kedah proposes riverside water catchment project in Sungai Tupah

This is to maximise water storage for Merbok residents.

Mixed reactions from opposition over Ismail Sabri’s appointment

Mixed reactions from opposition over Ismail Sabri’s appointment

UPDATED 11.24PM | Tony Pua blames the opposition for Umno's return to power.

Allies congratulate Ismail, some outline expectations for the new PM

Allies congratulate Ismail, some outline expectations for the new PM

UPDATED 8.55PM | Ahmad Maslan offers a seven-point checklist.

Bersih to new PM: Reforms will ensure stability

Bersih to new PM: Reforms will ensure stability

'Learn from the failure of your predeccesor.'

The new cabinet will reveal deals for PM's post: Analyst

The new cabinet will reveal deals for PM's post: Analyst

Cabinet line-up will reveal if deals were struck, says James Chin.

Find yourself at ISKL, IB Scholarship applications now open!

Find yourself at ISKL, IB Scholarship applications now open!

“Which curriculum is the best fit for my child?”. As parents, one of the top priorities includes choosing the best education possible for your child.

Ismail Sabri's meteoric rise, and his controversies

Ismail Sabri's meteoric rise, and his controversies

UPDATED 5.39PM | He scored major political points over the last three years.

Actions or words? Afghan journalists question Taliban's free press pledge

Actions or words? Afghan journalists question Taliban's free press pledge

Incidents of journalists being beaten and harassed have been reported.

Ismail Sabri appointed 9th prime minister

Ismail Sabri appointed 9th prime minister

UPDATED 5.46PM | The Bera MP will be sworn in at 2.30pm tomorrow.

Israeli doctors find severe Covid-19 breakthrough cases

Israeli doctors find severe Covid-19 breakthrough cases

The cases have been detected mostly in older, sicker patients.

Covid-19 (Aug 20): 23,564 new cases, multiple records set

Covid-19 (Aug 20): 23,564 new cases, multiple records set

UPDATED 6.45PM | Sabah, Sarawak, Perak and Perlis all reported sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases.

RapidKL limits KL stops tomorrow to 'protect public safety'

RapidKL limits KL stops tomorrow to 'protect public safety'

UPDATED 6.27PM | The stations will be closed from 9am to 3pm.

COMMENT | Is unity government realistic or desirable?

COMMENT | Is unity government realistic or desirable?

Something must be done to fix our broken political system.

A rare opportunity to own a low-density freehold residential development in Kuala Lumpur

A rare opportunity to own a low-density freehold residential development in Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Artessa offers space and opulence for you and your family

S'gor state assembly's opening ceremony to be held briefly - speaker

S'gor state assembly's opening ceremony to be held briefly - speaker

Attendance for the ceremony limited to 150 people.

3M introduces disposable KN95 respirator to help protect people against airborne particulates, PM 2.5 and allergens

3M introduces disposable KN95 respirator to help protect people against airborne particulates, PM 2.5 and allergens

Discover 3M innovative facial mask that enchances better protection to you and your loved ones.
6 ways to save when you shop with ShopBack!

6 ways to save when you shop with ShopBack!

Hurry, mark your calendars and go on an online shopping spree during ShopBack’s 6th Birthday!

PN's cabinet minister conditions not unusual - Muhyiddin's ex-aide

PN's cabinet minister conditions not unusual - Muhyiddin's ex-aide

Marzuki Mohamad downplays concerns on conditional support for new ministers.

Court of Appeal maintains suit seeking citizenship for overseas-born children

Court of Appeal maintains suit seeking citizenship for overseas-born children

UPDATED 4.26PM | This is the second time govt has failed to nullify the suit.

Dark clouds as rulers meet, Istana Negara repeats Aug 18 position

Dark clouds as rulers meet, Istana Negara repeats Aug 18 position

UPDATED 3.30PM | Conference of Rulers to have begun at 2.30pm.

Muhyiddin's conditions cause unease in Umno, supreme council to meet

Muhyiddin's conditions cause unease in Umno, supreme council to meet

Umno looks at Muhyiddin's statement as a threat - party source.

Agong expresses sadness over Gunung Jerai mudflow

Agong expresses sadness over Gunung Jerai mudflow

The king also extends condolences to families of three victims.

COMMENT | All we can hope for is a practical govt till GE15

COMMENT | All we can hope for is a practical govt till GE15

The political game is just out of the rakyat's hands.

Former officer to a Kedah MP remanded over false claims

Former officer to a Kedah MP remanded over false claims

Man alleged to have filed false claims amounting to RM140k.

Not compulsory for Presma members to open premises for dine-ins - president

Not compulsory for Presma members to open premises for dine-ins - president

However, if they resume operations, they must regularly disinfect their restaurants.

‘Mission 2030: Zero Dropouts’: a project to uplift Malaysian Indian B40 schoolkids

‘Mission 2030: Zero Dropouts’: a project to uplift Malaysian Indian B40 schoolkids

Have you ever wondered why there are so many dropouts from the Indian B40 community in Malaysia?
Govt receives 200k doses of CanSino vaccine to boost NIP

Govt receives 200k doses of CanSino vaccine to boost NIP

It is the first batch of a 3.5m dose order.

LETTER| Let history judge Muhyiddin's political power play

LETTER| Let history judge Muhyiddin's political power play

There are many political events that can serve as useful lessons.

Over 18k people evacuated since Sunday from Kabul airport - Nato official

Over 18k people evacuated since Sunday from Kabul airport - Nato official

Crowds continue to throng outside airport.

Hong Kong to take until next year to draft anti-sanctions law

Hong Kong to take until next year to draft anti-sanctions law

Under law, individuals may be denied entry, assets seized.

US probing Moderna vaccine for higher heart inflammation risk - report

US probing Moderna vaccine for higher heart inflammation risk - report

Data suggests myocarditis risk might be higher for young males.

COMMENT | A conversation on renewable energy with Peter Yee

COMMENT | A conversation on renewable energy with Peter Yee

Renewable energy picking up momentum, needs more govt-private efforts.

Replacing Wet Ink & Paper for Digitalisation

Replacing Wet Ink & Paper for Digitalisation

COMMENT | Covid-19: What is coming our way?

COMMENT | Covid-19: What is coming our way?

We may be in for catastrophic death numbers in 6-8 weeks.

Two Abu Sayyaf members killed in shoot-out with police

Two Abu Sayyaf members killed in shoot-out with police

Investigation into the incident is underway.

Bersatu MP: Are Ambiga, Harapan against conditions for clean govt?

Bersatu MP: Are Ambiga, Harapan against conditions for clean govt?

Ali Biju says arguments against PN's 'conditional' support show Harapan's 'desperation'.

Sabah expects Covid cases to remain high due to backlog

Sabah expects Covid cases to remain high due to backlog

Some cases are registered more than five days after screening results are known.
King expected to name new PM after rulers' meet

King expected to name new PM after rulers' meet

Conference of rulers will meet at 2.30pm.

COMMENT | Delinquent bosses should be sent to jail

COMMENT | Delinquent bosses should be sent to jail

Instead, they are fined a paltry sum for the deaths of their workers.
Vigil arrests don't sit right when others openly having gatherings - Shahril

Vigil arrests don't sit right when others openly having gatherings - Shahril

The law has been applied unevenly, says Umno info chief.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin is Malaysia's best prime minister

COMMENT | Muhyiddin is Malaysia's best prime minister

A friend contacted me, saying some of her friends were upset at Muhyiddin's resignation.

Citizens launch non-partisan group #KamiMalaysia, call for nine reforms

Citizens launch non-partisan group #KamiMalaysia, call for nine reforms

Group aims to amplify the voices of ordinary M'sians.

#8 - United while separated

#8 - United while separated

Empty audience stands at the Olympics, supporting athletes from your own home. Stay connected with your friends virtually. It’s time to set some new goals and reevaluate your political stance.

Several restaurants choose not to open for dine-in

Several restaurants choose not to open for dine-in

One restaurant, myBurgerLab, fears a govt U-turn on SOPs.

YOURSAY | They’ve no qualms working with kleptocrats after all

YOURSAY | They’ve no qualms working with kleptocrats after all

‘They are now backing Umno, including the kleptocrat cluster.’
Scientists question evidence behind US Covid-19 booster shot drive

Scientists question evidence behind US Covid-19 booster shot drive

The rest of the world must be vaccinated to prevent new variants.

Activists detained at vigil for Covid-19 deaths released at 1am, fined RM62,000

Activists detained at vigil for Covid-19 deaths released at 1am, fined RM62,000

Police are investigating the 31 activists under the Peaceful Assembly Act.

'Politics of revenge' in Umno unlikely with Ismail Sabri as PM - analysts

'Politics of revenge' in Umno unlikely with Ismail Sabri as PM - analysts

Such a move could be detrimental to Umno unity.

CITF orders 29 PPVs across Selangor to be closed

CITF orders 29 PPVs across Selangor to be closed

UPDATED 5.31PM | Centres have served their purpose as most in Klang Valley are vaccinated.

PPV volunteer picks up foreign languages to assist migrant workers

PPV volunteer picks up foreign languages to assist migrant workers

She learns phrases in Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, Nepali and Burmese.

Kedah govt considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district

Kedah govt considering initiatives to redevelop flood-hit Yan district

Meetings will be held with secretaries-general of several ministries.

Ambiga initiates petition for unity govt to heal the nation

Ambiga initiates petition for unity govt to heal the nation

There will be no frogs, no buying of support, she says.

Muhyiddin's condition for new PM

Muhyiddin's condition for new PM

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