Archive - 21 August 2021

Health DG says GPs left out of NIP 'contrary to his proposal'

Health DG says GPs left out of NIP 'contrary to his proposal'

Noor Hisham is responding to Klang MP's question over the matter.

Health DG: Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges

Health DG: Fully vaccinated individuals must not misuse special privileges

'We need to ensure that the transmission rate is as low as possible.'
Muhyiddin gives Ismail his full support, to help 'PN govt' serve the people

Muhyiddin gives Ismail his full support, to help 'PN govt' serve the people

The new PM has paid a visit to Muhyiddin's house today.

Self-proclaimed 'Malacca sultan' dies of Covid-19

Self-proclaimed 'Malacca sultan' dies of Covid-19

Rani Kulup shares the passing of Noor Jan on his FB page.

SSR vigil participant alleges police violence, cites multiple bruises

SSR vigil participant alleges police violence, cites multiple bruises

'They lifted and dragged me into custody.'

‘Drastic, unreasonable’ - groups urge govt to revise latest MM2H rules

‘Drastic, unreasonable’ - groups urge govt to revise latest MM2H rules

The foreign visa programme now has much higher financial requirements and fees.

Hamzah: PN MPs stand firm with Ismail Sabri

Hamzah: PN MPs stand firm with Ismail Sabri

His appointment can stop the political crisis, says the PN sec-gen.

21 HSA staff contract Covid-19

21 HSA staff contract Covid-19

The cases were linked to the hospital's emergency and trauma department.

Take responsibility and prioritise governance, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

Take responsibility and prioritise governance, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

The Perak ruler quotes a Muslim philosopher in his reminder.

Sabah optimistic to move into Phase 3 of NRP next month

Sabah optimistic to move into Phase 3 of NRP next month

1.4 million have received at least the first dose of the vaccine.

Govt must explain why GPs taken out of NIP, say doctors' groups

Govt must explain why GPs taken out of NIP, say doctors' groups

They say it's counterproductive to the vaccination effort.

Another govt dept engineer in remand over alleged graft

Another govt dept engineer in remand over alleged graft

He along with two others are accused of soliciting RM120k.

Covid-19 (Aug 21): 223 deaths, 22,262 cases, 8 states and FT above 1k

Covid-19 (Aug 21): 223 deaths, 22,262 cases, 8 states and FT above 1k

COVID-19 | Sabah, Sarawak, Kedah, Johor, Penang and Kelantan report 4-digit new cases.

Klang MP: PPV closures premature, CITF should let districts decide

Klang MP: PPV closures premature, CITF should let districts decide

Charles says 35pct in his constituency alone have not been vaccinated.

Ismail Sabri sworn in as 9th prime minister

Ismail Sabri sworn in as 9th prime minister

UPDATED 2.51PM | He is the first PM who is not the head or deputy head of a political party.

'New' govt: Activists sceptical things would change for the better

'New' govt: Activists sceptical things would change for the better

Ismail Sabri is facing an uphill task to deal with the trust deficit.

Roadblocks against cancelled rally lead to traffic congestion in KL

Roadblocks against cancelled rally lead to traffic congestion in KL

Jams causing people to be late for Covid-19 vaccination appointments.

Full vehicle capacity for fully vaccinated, no more 10km limit within district

Full vehicle capacity for fully vaccinated, no more 10km limit within district

However, inter-district travelling is still not allowed for Phase 1 states.

Hospital resources redistributed out of Klang Valley as Covid-19 epicentre shifts

Hospital resources redistributed out of Klang Valley as Covid-19 epicentre shifts

HTAR is returning 80 oxygen concentrators it had borrowed.
Give my father a chance as PM - Ismail's son

Give my father a chance as PM - Ismail's son

'We are confident he will try his best.'
In shift, Biden taps career diplomat, not politician, for ambassador to China

In shift, Biden taps career diplomat, not politician, for ambassador to China

Burns would head to China as the two countries' ties are at their lowest point.
Two killed in suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in  Pakistan

Two killed in suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in Pakistan

Two children have been killed and three injured in the attack, say authorities.
Wan Saiful refutes claim Bersatu wants to be excluded from Ismail's govt

Wan Saiful refutes claim Bersatu wants to be excluded from Ismail's govt

He says such claims are meant to split the party.

COMMENT | 10 things Ismail can do to help himself and Malaysia

COMMENT | 10 things Ismail can do to help himself and Malaysia

If the new PM fails right at the start, Malaysia will pay dearly.
ADUN SPEAKS | Without Anwar, there is no alternative govt

ADUN SPEAKS | Without Anwar, there is no alternative govt

His contributions to the cause must not be forgotten.

New James Bond movie release to go ahead in September

New James Bond movie release to go ahead in September

James Bond has no time to wait for world premier.

LETTER | Give young talent their rightful place in nation building

LETTER | Give young talent their rightful place in nation building

Our young citizens of today are our nation’s future asset.
WHO seeks 'best minds' to probe new pathogens that jump from animals to humans

WHO seeks 'best minds' to probe new pathogens that jump from animals to humans

Applications are being sought for 25 experts for an advisory panel.

LETTER | Inconsistent, troubling decisions by MOHE

LETTER | Inconsistent, troubling decisions by MOHE

'Explain the policies and standards the ministry adheres to.'

LETTER | Challenges confronting the new PM

LETTER | Challenges confronting the new PM

'The buck stops with him now...'

COMMENT | Hard lessons we can learn from the political drama

COMMENT | Hard lessons we can learn from the political drama

We must make sure we don't fall into a mess again.

Zuraida worried about Taliban's extremism, PAS calls them 'moderate'

Zuraida worried about Taliban's extremism, PAS calls them 'moderate'

Zuraida personally witnessed the oppression of women during humanitarian mission.

YOURSAY | New PM but expect political drama to continue

YOURSAY | New PM but expect political drama to continue

‘But once this is over, the internal bickering will start again.’
Dr M insists on another emergency despite new govt set to be sworn in

Dr M insists on another emergency despite new govt set to be sworn in

Ex-PM says Covid-19 war effort must be detached from politics.

LETTER | Call for mental health leadership

LETTER | Call for mental health leadership

Issues need to be taken out from the purely medical domain.

No EMCO, but Orang Asli say barred from leaving Perak village

No EMCO, but Orang Asli say barred from leaving Perak village

UPDATED 10.29AM | Shop owners assume all Orang Asli Covid-19 positive - Rizuan.

Covid-19: Klang Valley emergency depts see drop in cases

Covid-19: Klang Valley emergency depts see drop in cases

This shows the vaccines are effective.

DAP strikes reconciliatory tone, hopes Ismail will work with opposition

DAP strikes reconciliatory tone, hopes Ismail will work with opposition

He should be PM for all Malaysians, says Guan Eng.

West struggles with Afghanistan chaos, Biden again defends withdrawal

West struggles with Afghanistan chaos, Biden again defends withdrawal

People just 200m away had to be airlifted to the airport.

After Ismail's rise as PM, Anwar says opposition needs to focus on GE15

After Ismail's rise as PM, Anwar says opposition needs to focus on GE15

Harapan will have to win the people's mandate like it did in 2018.
Police action against cancelled protest ‘excessive’, say organisers

Police action against cancelled protest ‘excessive’, say organisers

A court order bans 34 SSR activists from entering certain parts of KL.
I feel relieved, Muhyiddin tells his wife on day of resignation

I feel relieved, Muhyiddin tells his wife on day of resignation

He defends his premiership at his final meeting with staff.
COMMENT | All the best, Ismail Sabri

COMMENT | All the best, Ismail Sabri

Your success is Malaysia’s success; your failure is Malaysia’s failure.