Archive - 26 August 2021

Blast outside Kabul airport kills at least 13, including children: Taliban official

Blast outside Kabul airport kills at least 13, including children: Taliban official

US earlier urged Afghans to leave area because of IS threat.

Sarawak Report suit: 4 witnesses including T'ganu sultanah to testify - council

Sarawak Report suit: 4 witnesses including T'ganu sultanah to testify - council

Trial starts Dec 16 for Sultanah Nur Zahirah's defamation suit against editor.

S'gor approves Penang's request to borrow 200,000 vaccine doses

S'gor approves Penang's request to borrow 200,000 vaccine doses

This is to vaccinate Penangites who have not received shots.

Perlis state assembly approves motion to appoint 2 senators

Perlis state assembly approves motion to appoint 2 senators

Aziz Ariffin and Seruandi Saad will hold the posts for 3 years.

Hearing for Umno's bid to quash suit by SRC, 2 others on Nov 10

Hearing for Umno's bid to quash suit by SRC, 2 others on Nov 10

Party wants to strike out SRC's suit over alleged transfer of RM16m.

Covid-19: Labuan mobilises healthcare personnel to Sabah, Penang and K'tan

Covid-19: Labuan mobilises healthcare personnel to Sabah, Penang and K'tan

They include nurses and assistant medical officers.

Taliban assaults reporter, cameraman on duty in Kabul

Taliban assaults reporter, cameraman on duty in Kabul

They were beaten while covering a story on unemployment.

99.85pct of Sarawak's Covid-19 cases in Category 1 and 2

99.85pct of Sarawak's Covid-19 cases in Category 1 and 2

2,021 of the state's new cases today are mild infections.

Ex-Melor assemblyperson dies of Covid-19

Ex-Melor assemblyperson dies of Covid-19

Wan Ismail Wan Jusoh was 66 years old.

Kedah health exco tests positive for Covid-19

Kedah health exco tests positive for Covid-19

Hayati reveals he's in Category 2 with slight fever and cough.

Rep questions accuracy of official Covid-19 death tally in Klang

Rep questions accuracy of official Covid-19 death tally in Klang

Data shows Covid-19-related Muslim burials almost double than reported.

Uncertainties abound in the market; where and what should we invest in?

Uncertainties abound in the market; where and what should we invest in?

Join the 11th Phillip Investment Conference 2021 for insights and ideas
'Kulim airport project could jeopardise Penang water supply'

'Kulim airport project could jeopardise Penang water supply'

Penang's water corporation says the project could pollute Sungai Muda.

Upko joins Harapan

Upko joins Harapan

The Sabah-based party has one MP in Dewan Rakyat.

Talks still ongoing for proposed PJ Link highway, state assembly told

Talks still ongoing for proposed PJ Link highway, state assembly told

State exco has agreed in principle to the project.

MCMC warns of suspicious emails using chairperson's name

MCMC warns of suspicious emails using chairperson's name

It is likely a scam tactic, says commission.

FreeMakan provides over 2 million meals to 85,000 people

FreeMakan provides over 2 million meals to 85,000 people

Launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FreeMakan.com is a BAC Food Bank initiative dedicated to eradicating food poverty in Malaysia by providing dry rations and cooked food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity.

Contract doctors dispute govt offer for permanent positions in East M'sia

Contract doctors dispute govt offer for permanent positions in East M'sia

UPDATED 9.55PM | They describe the Health Ministry's offer as insincere.

Heart inflammation risk boosted slightly by vaccine, more by Covid-19: Study

Heart inflammation risk boosted slightly by vaccine, more by Covid-19: Study

Myocarditis rate higher in Covid-19 patients than those vaccinated, data shows.

PM to unveil cabinet at 11am Friday

PM to unveil cabinet at 11am Friday

Ministers will be sworn in next Monday.

Major gathering of city stakeholders to create better cities

Major gathering of city stakeholders to create better cities

The shaping of great cities can happen by chance, though often, it is the result of a certain degree of planning to ensure the settlement can thrive in its given environment.
Covid-19 (Aug 26): Record 24,599 cases and 393 deaths

Covid-19 (Aug 26): Record 24,599 cases and 393 deaths

UPDATED 8.07PM | New highs in several states as situation beyond Klang Valley worsens.

Automatic citizenship: Unfair to grant privilege only to fathers - Azalina

Automatic citizenship: Unfair to grant privilege only to fathers - Azalina

'I just don't understand the whole logic behind it.'
Bersih urges govt, opposition to formalise cooperation

Bersih urges govt, opposition to formalise cooperation

There must also be a timeline to achieve reforms.

180k Cansino single-dose vaccines sent to Sabah - Noor Hisham

180k Cansino single-dose vaccines sent to Sabah - Noor Hisham

Hope this can expedite vaccination in rural areas, says DG.

FreeMakan raises RM1.35 million to feed Malaysians nationwide, needs to raise more

FreeMakan raises RM1.35 million to feed Malaysians nationwide, needs to raise more

The initiative’s goal was to raise RM1.5 million to feed 30,000 families, although they are close to achieving that goal, there is so much more work to do.

Credentials for Islamic teachings won't be issued to politicians in S'gor - MB

Credentials for Islamic teachings won't be issued to politicians in S'gor - MB

Those still holding valid credentials can teach with conditions.

Vaccine supply schedule among factors for delay in rollout in Perak

Vaccine supply schedule among factors for delay in rollout in Perak

Vaccine doses given are more than what was promised, says MB.

Two vigil participants claim trial to charge under Police Act

Two vigil participants claim trial to charge under Police Act

They were accused of committing an offence at a police station.

LETTER | Taliban now good guys? – a response to Hadi Awang

LETTER | Taliban now good guys? – a response to Hadi Awang

It's too early to judge the new masters of Afghanistan.

PM-opposition meeting opens door to new politics - Saifuddin Abdullah

PM-opposition meeting opens door to new politics - Saifuddin Abdullah

'New politics is an idea that awaits implementation.'

COMMENT | Afghan refugees sailing in troubled waters

COMMENT | Afghan refugees sailing in troubled waters

Taliban's victory has become a ray of hope for many asylum seekers.
Appoint opposition MP as deputy speaker, Azalina moots

Appoint opposition MP as deputy speaker, Azalina moots

UPDATED 2.08PM | She says PM must get the ball rolling on parliamentary reform.

Cops record Segambut MP's statement over fake poster against her

Cops record Segambut MP's statement over fake poster against her

Hannah Yeoh claims the poster was circulated by PN politicians.

Record-high cases, MP urges walk-in vaccinations in Johor

Record-high cases, MP urges walk-in vaccinations in Johor

Demand for faster vaccination intensified, fear heightened, says Teo.

MP SPEAKS | Making an accord for reform and stability work

MP SPEAKS | Making an accord for reform and stability work

At all times, keep rakyat's interest our supreme goal.

MP accuses Khairy of not keeping word on Lynas’ licence revocation

MP accuses Khairy of not keeping word on Lynas’ licence revocation

It was Khairy’s ministerial obligation to fulfil his promises, he says.
Bersatu Youth calls PM to take up term limit, anti-hopping laws proposed by Muhyiddin

Bersatu Youth calls PM to take up term limit, anti-hopping laws proposed by Muhyiddin

Ashraf hopes reform offered by ex-PM would develop democracy.

LETTER | We must first survive this pandemic, then adjust to new normal

LETTER | We must first survive this pandemic, then adjust to new normal

In an endemic environment, it will no longer be business as usual.

TAFI Industries Bhd subsidiary to collaborate with online subscription platform startup OMG Free Reno Sdn Bhd

TAFI Industries Bhd subsidiary to collaborate with online subscription platform startup OMG Free Reno Sdn Bhd

Strategic partnership aims to help 1 million property owners transform their homes over the next ten years
Maybank’s Sama-Sama Lokal & Lalamove in Merdeka campaign to support small businesses with free deliveries

Maybank’s Sama-Sama Lokal & Lalamove in Merdeka campaign to support small businesses with free deliveries

In conjunction with the Merdeka week, Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery service provider, is collaborating with Maybank’s zero commission e-commerce platform, Sama-Sama Lokal to organise a Merdeka-themed ‘Sehati Selokal’ campaign to encourage the sales of Sama-Sama Lokal’s merchants that are based in Klang Valley.

LETTER | Ninth prime minister's stewardship no bed of roses

LETTER | Ninth prime minister's stewardship no bed of roses

We must give Ismail Sabri room to navigate the ship.

42.4pct of Malaysia population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

42.4pct of Malaysia population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

A total of 57.5pct received first dose.

Moderna withholds 1.63m vaccine doses in Japan due to contamination

Moderna withholds 1.63m vaccine doses in Japan due to contamination

It could be due to a manufacturing issue, company says.
Celebrating Merdeka in a pandemic

Celebrating Merdeka in a pandemic

Unprecedented pandemic and economic challenges.

PM meets Agong in Kuantan on cabinet line-up

PM meets Agong in Kuantan on cabinet line-up

Ismail Sabri leaves the palace after a two-hour meeting.

Don’t settle for just 2 shots. Get your 3 doses of Home Boosters NOW!

Don’t settle for just 2 shots. Get your 3 doses of Home Boosters NOW!

Mah Sing’s 3-dose Now Home Boosters: 1st dose Own Now, 2nd Zero Now, and 3rd Save Now.

LETTER | Stop environmentally destructive bottled water 'scam'

LETTER | Stop environmentally destructive bottled water 'scam'

'Plastic bottled water can be toxic, harmful.'

LETTER | Success at COP26 requires urgent action, not false promises

LETTER | Success at COP26 requires urgent action, not false promises

'We witnessed history of broken promises by developed countries.'

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri, who are your 'Malaysian Family'?

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri, who are your 'Malaysian Family'?

It seems not everyone is included in the family.

Fossil of previously unknown four-legged whale found in Egypt

Fossil of previously unknown four-legged whale found in Egypt

It will help trace the transition of whales from land to sea.

More than 3,800 new brands join LazMall Malaysia in time for Lazada's 9.9 Biggest Brands Sale

More than 3,800 new brands join LazMall Malaysia in time for Lazada's 9.9 Biggest Brands Sale

Lazada, the region's leading eCommerce platform, kicks off the first of its year-end mega sale festivities with thousands of brands and sellers across Malaysia joining its 9.9 Biggest Brands Sale.

China criticises US 'scapegoating' over Covid origin report

China criticises US 'scapegoating' over Covid origin report

It wants to probe a lab at US Army's Fort Detrick base in Maryland.

Loke: PM-Harapan meeting must be followed up with concrete reforms

Loke: PM-Harapan meeting must be followed up with concrete reforms

Old paradigm of political enemies must change - DAP MP.

US plans Covid booster shots at six months instead of eight - WSJ

US plans Covid booster shots at six months instead of eight - WSJ

Approval of boosters is expected in mid-September.

Western nations rush to complete Afghan evacuation before troops leave

Western nations rush to complete Afghan evacuation before troops leave

But some would be left behind to face an uncertain fate.
TNB supports Malaysian employers with free recruitment services, including training/reskilling of candidates

TNB supports Malaysian employers with free recruitment services, including training/reskilling of candidates

TNB Reskilling Malaysia initiative – supporting Malaysia’s economic recovery
Umno veep: Prejudice against the opposition must end

Umno veep: Prejudice against the opposition must end

Khaled Nordin also wants negative perception of govt to stop.

Health DG: Boosters won't control Delta variant, targeting the unvaccinated will

Health DG: Boosters won't control Delta variant, targeting the unvaccinated will

Vaccination rate must be hiked before booster shots given, he says.

COMMENT | The confluence of art, science and society

COMMENT | The confluence of art, science and society

The intersections open the doors to various iterations of knowledge.
YOURSAY | The fight for the DPM’s post

YOURSAY | The fight for the DPM’s post

‘If Azmin threatens to leave and pull his support, let him do so.’
COMMENT | #CodeRedForHumanity, are we pivoting fast enough?

COMMENT | #CodeRedForHumanity, are we pivoting fast enough?

Climate change inaction will cost lives, livelihoods.

Allianz Malaysia delivers resilient RM2.78 billion in GWP in first half of 2021

Allianz Malaysia delivers resilient RM2.78 billion in GWP in first half of 2021

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) Group announced its results for the first half of 2021.

COMMENT | Cold comfort from Ismail Sabri

COMMENT | Cold comfort from Ismail Sabri

There are certain things Malaysians just do not talk about.
Army ready to reinstate soldier if he gets vaccinated, says chief

Army ready to reinstate soldier if he gets vaccinated, says chief

The soldier had refused vaccination even after counselling sessions.

Groups plan suit against Covid-19 vaccine mandates

Groups plan suit against Covid-19 vaccine mandates

They say such moves infringe upon individual rights.

Anwar hints at stability for PM

Anwar hints at stability for PM

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Taylor’s introduces an ecosystem to prepare graduates for the evolving economic landscape

Taylor’s introduces an ecosystem to prepare graduates for the evolving economic landscape

Arising from the Taylor’sphere ecosystem, a project called DuckiePi made a societal impact when they provided a computer set at only RM 400 for the B40 group.