Archive - 22 August 2021

Putin: We don't want Afghan militants in Russia

Putin: We don't want Afghan militants in Russia

'Why is there such a humiliating approach to solving the problem?'
Kedah floods: Body of fifth victim recovered

Kedah floods: Body of fifth victim recovered

The 91-year-old was found under piles of logs.

DAP prepared to consider PM's offer but won't be rubber stamp

DAP prepared to consider PM's offer but won't be rubber stamp

UPDATED 9.21PM | Meanwhile, Upko proposes a federal-state committee on health and economy.

CITF explains why it stopped engaging GPs, says may need them in future

CITF explains why it stopped engaging GPs, says may need them in future

This is because many in the Klang Valley are already vaccinated.

Mathematically, Ismail is leading a PN govt - Bersatu deputy president

Mathematically, Ismail is leading a PN govt - Bersatu deputy president

Faizal says the coalition govt is made up of more PN MPs.

Amanah Youth chiefs want Harapan leaders to be accountable for blunders

Amanah Youth chiefs want Harapan leaders to be accountable for blunders

Go back to the drawing board to find the root causes.
Ismail Sabri pledges a more comprehensive Covid-19 strategy

Ismail Sabri pledges a more comprehensive Covid-19 strategy

UPDATED 6.43PM | PM also promises fundamental changes to help the economy.

10k migrants get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on last day of walk-in

10k migrants get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on last day of walk-in

The process is under control, says the PPV manager.

PM touts ‘M'sian Family’ in inaugural speech, offers opposition role to fight Covid-19

PM touts ‘M'sian Family’ in inaugural speech, offers opposition role to fight Covid-19

UPDATED 6.18PM | 'Let's work together to help our nation recover.'

'2018 AGM speech becomes reality, Umno has returned to power’ - Zahid

'2018 AGM speech becomes reality, Umno has returned to power’ - Zahid

The party’s president expresses gratitude to leaders, grassroots members and supporters.
TMJ summons 779 Johor teachers who refused Covid-19 vaccine

TMJ summons 779 Johor teachers who refused Covid-19 vaccine

Priority is to overcome the pandemic, says crown prince.
LETTER | The Zuraida we know

LETTER | The Zuraida we know

If you do not know her, do not speak ill.
Playing their part to achieve herd community

Playing their part to achieve herd community

KINILENS | Migrant workers throng the Bukit Jalil National Stadium to get vaccinated.

Klang MP demands action after 17 of 24 at home for elderly die of Covid

Klang MP demands action after 17 of 24 at home for elderly die of Covid

Charles urges local health authorities to be more proactive.
Covid-19 (Aug 22): 19,807 cases, death toll crosses 14k

Covid-19 (Aug 22): 19,807 cases, death toll crosses 14k

COVID-19 | Sabah, Kedah, Sarawak, Penang, Johor and Kelantan are now doing worse than KL.

Aide: Not heeding Dr M's advice, Bersatu overthrown by Umno bit by bit

Aide: Not heeding Dr M's advice, Bersatu overthrown by Umno bit by bit

Ex-PM warned Bersatu not to quit Harapan, says political secretary.

DPM, other cabinet posts to be discussed between Muhyiddin, new PM

DPM, other cabinet posts to be discussed between Muhyiddin, new PM

'Not true Bersatu wants to be excluded from the cabinet.'
LETTER | Litmus test for support

LETTER | Litmus test for support

Malaysians are again left frustrated with the selection of a PM.
Najib: Enough trying and failing, new govt needs to win Covid-19 war

Najib: Enough trying and failing, new govt needs to win Covid-19 war

Case numbers are still rising while the economy ails.

UiTM graduate turns bitter gourds into chips to reduce waste, earn extra income

UiTM graduate turns bitter gourds into chips to reduce waste, earn extra income

The plants are from her husband's MCO-affected business.

Lee congratulates new M'sian PM, invites him to S'pore

Lee congratulates new M'sian PM, invites him to S'pore

M'sia will continue to prosper under Ismail Sabri’s helm, he says.
54.3pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

54.3pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

A total of 30 million doses of vaccine has been administered.

Walk-in jabs halted for foreigners in Klang Valley, locals can continue

Walk-in jabs halted for foreigners in Klang Valley, locals can continue

CITF says it's to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment.

New PM expresses gratitude to his wife

New PM expresses gratitude to his wife

'My wife is the one who has always been by my side.'
Ismail Sabri set to address the nation at 5.30pm

Ismail Sabri set to address the nation at 5.30pm

It will be his first public address after becoming PM.

Coalition leaders spotted at PN office - report

Coalition leaders spotted at PN office - report

Among them are Abdul Hadi Awang and Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

SOSCO & BAC to Launch MYFutureJobs Virtual Centre

SOSCO & BAC to Launch MYFutureJobs Virtual Centre

This virtual centre aspires to support jobseekers with free careers, training and employment advice and assistance
Muhyiddin as minister mentor? Don't create such post on a whim - Umno veep

Muhyiddin as minister mentor? Don't create such post on a whim - Umno veep

Ismail Sabri should be given the space to consider.
Trump assails Biden for Afghanistan 'humiliation'

Trump assails Biden for Afghanistan 'humiliation'

Trump had negotiated with the Taliban for a military pullout.

COMMENT | Invite opposition leader first if this govt breaks down

COMMENT | Invite opposition leader first if this govt breaks down

Persuade the palace to adopt this well-established Westminster practice.
Number of flood evacuees in Perak rises to 222

Number of flood evacuees in Perak rises to 222

There were 186 people at evacuation centres yesterday.

Ex-deputy minister urges PM to consider dedicated ministry for children

Ex-deputy minister urges PM to consider dedicated ministry for children

They are our future and greatest asset, says Hannah Yeoh.
Salvaging lives amidst the ruins of a pandemic

Salvaging lives amidst the ruins of a pandemic

How 'common' people get together and do something remarkable.

COMMENT | Can PM9 reverse the bad omens dogging him?

COMMENT | Can PM9 reverse the bad omens dogging him?

Recent police action seems to point to a bad start.

Congrats, now prove majority support ASAP - Hanipa tells PM

Congrats, now prove majority support ASAP - Hanipa tells PM

This is in accordance with the Agong's wishes.

As period spot check probe unresolved, new minister urged to take action

As period spot check probe unresolved, new minister urged to take action

They say authorities must take quick action.

Cracks emerge between Umno and Bersatu day after Ismail named PM

Cracks emerge between Umno and Bersatu day after Ismail named PM

Bersatu insists it is a PN government while Umno disagrees.

Protesters in France demonstrate against Covid-19 pass for sixth weekend

Protesters in France demonstrate against Covid-19 pass for sixth weekend

They say the pass discriminates the unvaccinated.

COMMENT | To Afghanistan - with love from Malaysia

COMMENT | To Afghanistan - with love from Malaysia

If only Zuraida was as enthusiastic in defending Malaysian women.

Hamzah downplays Bersatu meeting purportedly to discuss DPM post

Hamzah downplays Bersatu meeting purportedly to discuss DPM post

It was just a briefing, says the party's sec-gen.

Syed Saddiq blasts PAS over messages lauding Taliban

Syed Saddiq blasts PAS over messages lauding Taliban

He reminds PAS of Taliban's ethnic cleansing, human trafficking.

UK says Russia, China needed for 'moderating influence' over Taliban

UK says Russia, China needed for 'moderating influence' over Taliban

The foreign secretary says Britain has no choice but to trust them.

Israeli aircraft strike Hamas sites in Gaza after border clashes

Israeli aircraft strike Hamas sites in Gaza after border clashes

One Israeli soldier was seriously injured while 41 Palestinians were wounded.

YOURSAY | Stuck with the same old, but change can still happen

YOURSAY | Stuck with the same old, but change can still happen

‘Don’t sit back and make it easy for the thieves and crooks.'
Unvaccinated Orang Asli fearful of outsiders trespassing into their villages

Unvaccinated Orang Asli fearful of outsiders trespassing into their villages

The bulk of them, who are not vaccinated, fear contracting Covid-19.