Archive - 23 August 2021

MP SPEAKS | Why I resigned as deputy speaker

MP SPEAKS | Why I resigned as deputy speaker

'To allay public speculations, I wish to state my reasons.'

Azalina confirms quitting as deputy speaker, hopes for 'reset' in Parliament

Azalina confirms quitting as deputy speaker, hopes for 'reset' in Parliament

She was among the Umno MPs who withdrew support for previous PN-led govt.

Vaccine shortage ‘unacceptable’ as Johor cases soaring - Kulai MP

Vaccine shortage ‘unacceptable’ as Johor cases soaring - Kulai MP

Opposition lawmaker says Pikas PPV stopped administering 1st doses.

Disciplinary action for Malaysian soldiers refusing Covid vaccine

Disciplinary action for Malaysian soldiers refusing Covid vaccine

'Vaccine is compulsory because Malaysian army members live in groups'.

Spotlight on Malaysian Businesses: Keeping culture alive through digital means

Spotlight on Malaysian Businesses: Keeping culture alive through digital means

Social enterprise, The Tuyang Initiative, keep cultural awareness with a focus on Borneo and indigenous heritage by utilising technology.

Most Orang Asli willing to be vaccinated, some still go 'missing' - state rep

Most Orang Asli willing to be vaccinated, some still go 'missing' - state rep

We'll try to track and persuade them - Nawi Mohamad.

Over 114k interstate travel applications rejected since June 1 - police

Over 114k interstate travel applications rejected since June 1 - police

A total of 4,670 compounds issued - Zainal Abidin Kasim.

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Harapan to focus on uniting opposition over political manoeuvrings

Harapan to focus on uniting opposition over political manoeuvrings

Coalition issues first statement after Umno's Ismail Sabri became PM.

Vigil organiser appeals for help to pay RM62k in compounds

Vigil organiser appeals for help to pay RM62k in compounds

Last week, 31 vigil participants were compounded RM2,000 each.

PSM worried Umno eyeing finance minister job to secure GLC posts

PSM worried Umno eyeing finance minister job to secure GLC posts

EPF, Khazanah, and PNB at stake, says Sharan.

LETTER | Covid-19 and brain fog

LETTER | Covid-19 and brain fog

Symptoms include memory problems, lack of mental clarity and confusion.
Johor police nab four over forged Miti, employer approval letters

Johor police nab four over forged Miti, employer approval letters

The fake documents were sold for RM150 throughout the peninsula.

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PM rules out unity govt with opposition, prepared to meet on suitable role

PM rules out unity govt with opposition, prepared to meet on suitable role

UPDATED 5.05PM | Cooperation won't involve cabinet positions for opposition, says Ismail Sabri.

Body of sixth victim in Yan flood found

Body of sixth victim in Yan flood found

The victim was found 1km from his last seen location.

Three Perak reps not allowed to attend state assembly sitting

Three Perak reps not allowed to attend state assembly sitting

This comes in the wake of their Covid-19 status.

LETTER | Too early to call Anwar to give way to Shafie

LETTER | Too early to call Anwar to give way to Shafie

Give Harapan a strong mandate and let Anwar prove his point.
LETTER | The next frontier in diabetes self-monitoring

LETTER | The next frontier in diabetes self-monitoring

New technology allows immediate feedback on glucose level reading.

Mount Jerai mudflow: Govt channels RM75m in aid to Kedah

Mount Jerai mudflow: Govt channels RM75m in aid to Kedah

Families of deceased to get RM5k, affected individuals get RM500.

Israel finds Covid-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers infection risk

Israel finds Covid-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers infection risk

Third jab offers greater protection against serious illness for over 60s.

Johor Sultan: Teachers should set good example, protect students

Johor Sultan: Teachers should set good example, protect students

The ruler expresses concern over those who rejected Covid-19 vaccination.

Police response to #Lawan crossed the line - Suhakam

Police response to #Lawan crossed the line - Suhakam

Respect and recognise the right to assemble peacefully, it says.
I'm still deciding, don't believe the 'cabinet lists' on social media - PM

I'm still deciding, don't believe the 'cabinet lists' on social media - PM

He assured new cabinet will be in place this week.

Umno Youth proposes Mat Hasan as finance minister

Umno Youth proposes Mat Hasan as finance minister

Asyraf says finance minister should be someone who understands rakyat's 'pulse'.

Elected reps must adopt more mature politics: Pahang regent

Elected reps must adopt more mature politics: Pahang regent

Don't burden people with endless political crisis, says Tengku Hassanal.

Covid-19 (Aug 23): 17,672 new cases, Klang Valley infections easing down

Covid-19 (Aug 23): 17,672 new cases, Klang Valley infections easing down

However, it's looking grim for regions with low vaccination rate.

8,000 devices for online learning to be distributed in Johor

8,000 devices for online learning to be distributed in Johor

Students will start receiving them in September.

DAP, GPS leaders fume over Rajang River logjam

DAP, GPS leaders fume over Rajang River logjam

They recall the previous clogging in 2010 which disturbed water supply.

Dr M: Pejuang to contest up to 120 Parliament seats in GE15

Dr M: Pejuang to contest up to 120 Parliament seats in GE15

Party to field Malay candidates but hopes for non-Malays' support.

Sultan Sharafuddin urges MACC to probe graft cases thoroughly

Sultan Sharafuddin urges MACC to probe graft cases thoroughly

Selangor ruler says corruption has no place in society.

Kelantan sultan disappointed with spread of negative Covid-19 news

Kelantan sultan disappointed with spread of negative Covid-19 news

The ruler says this hampers efforts to fight the pandemic.

Kelantan ready to buy own Covid-19 vaccine

Kelantan ready to buy own Covid-19 vaccine

State govt will buy any type if federal supply insufficient, says exco.

LETTER | M'sia must engineer a more progressive foreign policy

LETTER | M'sia must engineer a more progressive foreign policy

The country must reassert its stand on the foreign front.

S'gor sultan: I can't hide my sadness and disappointment over political turmoil

S'gor sultan: I can't hide my sadness and disappointment over political turmoil

The ruler reminds state reps to learn from history.

LETTER | Don't share racist and seditious content, report them

LETTER | Don't share racist and seditious content, report them

Spreading such videos is just as bad as creating them.

Rafizi: Harapan should reach out to rural voters, not just shout in Parliament

Rafizi: Harapan should reach out to rural voters, not just shout in Parliament

He says politicians must be keen to know about rural issues.

COMMENT | Can a 'unity govt' save new PM from infighting?

COMMENT | Can a 'unity govt' save new PM from infighting?

For it to be sustainable, it must be for a good cause.
Man seriously wounded after being slashed by three over missing magpie

Man seriously wounded after being slashed by three over missing magpie

He sustains injuries to his right thumb, head, calf and knee.

Biden says US unwavering in Afghanistan evacuations while Taliban beat back crowd at airport

Biden says US unwavering in Afghanistan evacuations while Taliban beat back crowd at airport

The president says many things can still go wrong.

Ramasamy: PM's offer likely to be PR exercise, not expecting anything

Ramasamy: PM's offer likely to be PR exercise, not expecting anything

'His government might not be too different from the old one.'
Food Bank Project to help the public

Food Bank Project to help the public

Nagarethnam Welfare Organization is carrying out a food bank project with the initiative of helping residents with food aid and assisting jobless individuals as many have lost their income during the pandemic.

LETTER | Fully support our para athletes

LETTER | Fully support our para athletes

They do not deserve unnecessary criticism.

Britain to push for sanctions on Taliban at G7 meeting

Britain to push for sanctions on Taliban at G7 meeting

It wants sanctions considered if the Taliban commits human rights abuses.

COMMENT | Does anyone think Ismail Sabri is a PM for all M'sians?

COMMENT | Does anyone think Ismail Sabri is a PM for all M'sians?

He doesn't think democratic process in this country is flawed.

Myanmar military arrests more journalists

Myanmar military arrests more journalists

Two media personnel among dozens arrested in latest crackdown.

LETTER | The air we breathe

LETTER | The air we breathe

Improving ventilation goes a long way to prevent Covid-19 infection.

PM to make maiden working visit to flood-hit areas in Kedah

PM to make maiden working visit to flood-hit areas in Kedah

Ismail Sabri Yaakob will arrive by plane at 10am.

SUPP proposes a new DPM II post, to be filled by GPS MP

SUPP proposes a new DPM II post, to be filled by GPS MP

SUPP sec-gen: GPS should get the post as it has 18 MPs.

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence

Singapore has good ties with both the US and China.

COMMENT | Political pandemic still viral

COMMENT | Political pandemic still viral

Who knows what our political future holds?
COMMENT | Covid-19: Letting the guard down

COMMENT | Covid-19: Letting the guard down

Orang Asli communities see a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths.

YOURSAY | Now that PM fight is settled, next stop GE15

YOURSAY | Now that PM fight is settled, next stop GE15

'I am angry and I have every right to be. My Malaysia is a failure.'

Reports against police - lawyers, vigil participants called up for questioning

Reports against police - lawyers, vigil participants called up for questioning

Cops summon them for further investigations into the vigil.

Muda hopes new PM's offer won't be like Muhyiddin's emergency committee

Muda hopes new PM's offer won't be like Muhyiddin's emergency committee

Since the emergency committee did not play any meaningful role.

New PM's message

New PM's message

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