Archive - 27 August 2021

Let's pray ministers get half pay, says Ku Li

Let's pray ministers get half pay, says Ku Li

MP also says Umno surely disappointed with new cabinet.

Enhanced MCO in 5 localities in Sabah, K'tan from Aug 29

Enhanced MCO in 5 localities in Sabah, K'tan from Aug 29

It will last until Sept 11.

Address Penang's vaccine supply issue for industrial sustainability, govt urged

Address Penang's vaccine supply issue for industrial sustainability, govt urged

Council also suggests mandatory testing re-evaluation for manufacturing industry.

396 teachers refused vaccination due to doubts - TMJ

396 teachers refused vaccination due to doubts - TMJ

However, some have agreed to register for it now, says TMJ.

High Covid-19 cases in Johor due to backlog, says exco

High Covid-19 cases in Johor due to backlog, says exco

57.9pct were cases detected more than 4 days ago.

LETTER | Harapan should invite Map to join coalition plan

LETTER | Harapan should invite Map to join coalition plan

Map leader P Waytha Moorthy can support Harapan's reform agenda.

The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany

The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany

Ex-minister hopes other politicians will work with public too instead of hiding.

US on alert for more IS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage

US on alert for more IS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage

'We will hunt you down and make you pay,' says US President Joe Biden.

Annuar Musa's vast experience leads to appointment as communications minister

Annuar Musa's vast experience leads to appointment as communications minister

The Ketereh MP has helmed three ministries over three decades.

Dr M disappointed Ismail Sabri appointed 'same Muhyiddin cabinet'

Dr M disappointed Ismail Sabri appointed 'same Muhyiddin cabinet'

He notes unsuccessful people were reappointed.

Najib sees 'disappointment' but believes new PM will 'close back door'

Najib sees 'disappointment' but believes new PM will 'close back door'

Ex-premier hopes Ismail Sabri will drop non-performing ministers after 100 days.

Dec 7 hearing of Najib's application to strike out bankruptcy notice

Dec 7 hearing of Najib's application to strike out bankruptcy notice

Former PM failed to pay RM1.69 billion in additional tax arrears.

MMA hopes KJ settles longtime healthcare issues in 100 days

MMA hopes KJ settles longtime healthcare issues in 100 days

This includes junior contract doctors' job security problems.

Malaysia ranks dead last on Bloomberg's Covid Resilience score

Malaysia ranks dead last on Bloomberg's Covid Resilience score

It is at the bottom of world's 53 largest economies surveyed.

Indira Gandhi's suit: IGP, govt file appeal against High Court's decision

Indira Gandhi's suit: IGP, govt file appeal against High Court's decision

A copy of the appeal has been sent to Indira Gandhi.

Fadillah appointed works minister for third time

Fadillah appointed works minister for third time

He first held the post under the BN gov't from 2013-2018.

PM's new cabinet 'uninspiring', says Umno FT chief

PM's new cabinet 'uninspiring', says Umno FT chief

Fresh young faces would inject enthusiasm - Johari.

Analysts: Ismail balancing Umno’s GE15 ambitions and keeping allies placated

Analysts: Ismail balancing Umno’s GE15 ambitions and keeping allies placated

Mixed reactions to the new team in Putrajaya.

Ismail Sabri's govt: Who's in, who's out and what it means

Ismail Sabri's govt: Who's in, who's out and what it means

PM maintains cabinet size, appoints 5 new ministers and 4 fresh deputies.

Idris Ahmad is one of the new faces in the cabinet

Idris Ahmad is one of the new faces in the cabinet

The PAS veep will head Religious Affairs under the PM's Dept.

'Recycled' cabinet: How to deliver in 100 days after failing for 17 months? - Anwar

'Recycled' cabinet: How to deliver in 100 days after failing for 17 months? - Anwar

Only five new ministers and four new deputy ministers in new cabinet.

Sunway prioritises staff welfare, health and well-being during pandemic

Sunway prioritises staff welfare, health and well-being during pandemic

Group has achieved close to a 95% vaccination rate and is working towards full vaccination among its workforce soon.

Big Blue Taxi Services founder charged with accepting RM10k bribe

Big Blue Taxi Services founder charged with accepting RM10k bribe

Shamsubahrin Ismail pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Selangor studying lower assessment tax proposal for hotel operators

Selangor studying lower assessment tax proposal for hotel operators

It will also study the impact of the reduction on local authorities.

Azmin thanks PM for reappointment, to ensure sustainable economic recovery

Azmin thanks PM for reappointment, to ensure sustainable economic recovery

He pledges to continue fulfilling his duties.

LETTER | Can you do these for us, Pakatan Harapan?

LETTER | Can you do these for us, Pakatan Harapan?

The people are looking up to your leadership, come GE15.

'All the best', contract doctor pins hope on new health minister

'All the best', contract doctor pins hope on new health minister

He hopes Khairy can sort out the mess regarding contract doctors.

Hishammuddin returns as defence minister in new cabinet

Hishammuddin returns as defence minister in new cabinet

The Sembrong MP is one of four senior ministers.

Set aside differences with the opposition, CSO urges Ismail's cabinet

Set aside differences with the opposition, CSO urges Ismail's cabinet

It calls for experts and professionals in the National Recovery Council.

Covid-19 (Aug 27): 22k new cases, deaths exceed 300 again

Covid-19 (Aug 27): 22k new cases, deaths exceed 300 again

UPDATED 7.27PM | Four-digit cases in eight states and territories, new record in Perlis.

Economic recovery may be derailed by Covid surge - stats department

Economic recovery may be derailed by Covid surge - stats department

Prospects will be dimmed despite vaccine rollout, says Uzir.

Azalina congratulates new cabinet, reiterates support for Parliament reforms

Azalina congratulates new cabinet, reiterates support for Parliament reforms

UPDATED 8.28PM | 'I pray our country will recover and exit this pandemic.'

COMMENT | Let's see how events turn out under Ismail Sabri

COMMENT | Let's see how events turn out under Ismail Sabri

The new leader has to produce results.

Economists: Zafrul's reappointment positive for capital markets

Economists: Zafrul's reappointment positive for capital markets

'Reappointment ensures policy continuity on country's fiscal policy.'

Dropped minister Zulkifli apologises for any harsh words, wishes successor well

Dropped minister Zulkifli apologises for any harsh words, wishes successor well

'My prayer is this country we love continues to prosper'.

Zahid out of hospital

Zahid out of hospital

The Umno president had been discharged yesterday.

LETTER | Practise good social media etiquette

LETTER | Practise good social media etiquette

Some take advantage of anonymity offered by social media to abuse others.

New health minister responds to 'You can't record, KJ has resigned' video

New health minister responds to 'You can't record, KJ has resigned' video

Khairy responds with a simple greeting.

Taliban: Int'l community should condemn Kabul airport bombings as 'terrorism'

Taliban: Int'l community should condemn Kabul airport bombings as 'terrorism'

Attacks on civilians are terrorism - Abdul Qahar Balkhi.

Bersih condemns conspiracy claims it's sponsored by US govt

Bersih condemns conspiracy claims it's sponsored by US govt

The electoral watchdog says its funding is transparent.

UEM Sunrise unveils nature-themed mural in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

UEM Sunrise unveils nature-themed mural in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise” or the “Company”), one of Malaysia’s leading property developers, has unveiled its nature-themed mural in the heart of Kuala Lumpur adorned with colours of the local landscapes and its rich biodiversity – a symbol to the Company’s commitment to sustainability and the environment.
Ismail cabinet blasted as #kerajaangagal 2.0, Yeoh laments Azalina omission

Ismail cabinet blasted as #kerajaangagal 2.0, Yeoh laments Azalina omission

UPDATED 2.45PM | Why re-appoint underperforming ministers, asks Syed Saddiq.

PM sets 100-day performance target for new cabinet

PM sets 100-day performance target for new cabinet

Cabinet will have high-performance culture, says Ismail Sabri.

Khairy and Adham to swap ministries under new cabinet

Khairy and Adham to swap ministries under new cabinet

Khairy Jamaluddin will become the new health minister to lead the charge against Covid-19.

Ismail unveils cabinet, no DPM

Ismail unveils cabinet, no DPM

Cabinet has four senior ministers, same as Muhyiddin's initial set-up.

Over 60pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

Over 60pct of Malaysia's adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

A total of 43.2pct of country's entire population completed vaccination.

Kerala's Covid-19 lessons for India and Modi's govt

Kerala's Covid-19 lessons for India and Modi's govt

It has the lowest fatality rate among all but one thinly populated state.
IBM: We stand by Malaysia through ‘thick and thin’ as we celebrate Merdeka

IBM: We stand by Malaysia through ‘thick and thin’ as we celebrate Merdeka

At IBM, we have rallied together to face the myriad challenges, while capitalising on opportunities for Malaysia for over six decades.
Hungry Ghost festival – get your mock-up vaccine

Hungry Ghost festival – get your mock-up vaccine

'We made this paper vaccine to test the water of the market.'

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's motorcade to flood-hit Kedah

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's motorcade to flood-hit Kedah

'Ismail has failed to show leadership, even before he settles into his role as PM.'

Shopee fosters nation building through FINAS partnership and #ShopeeSapotLokal campaign

Shopee fosters nation building through FINAS partnership and #ShopeeSapotLokal campaign

E-commerce platform celebrates local film industry and the seller community this 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Thai police under fire after video of killing of suspect goes viral

Thai police under fire after video of killing of suspect goes viral

Top cop's home raided; 13 cars, including a Lamborghini and Ferrari, found.
At least 13 US troops killed in Kabul airport attack

At least 13 US troops killed in Kabul airport attack

Kabul health officials say 60 civilians were killed.
Azhar says new PM to decide on his job as speaker

Azhar says new PM to decide on his job as speaker

Speaker resumes duties at Sept 6 sitting unless decided otherwise.

YOURSAY | Cross-party deal must include wide-ranging reforms

YOURSAY | Cross-party deal must include wide-ranging reforms

‘Whatever reforms done now will be a step forward.’
HariGaji, solving the crunch between paydays with earned wage access

HariGaji, solving the crunch between paydays with earned wage access

Just RM 150 would have helped him repair his bike for work, just RM 90 would have helped her buy groceries for her family and just RM 40 would have helped them take their children to a doctor’s appointment. The problem is some people just do not have these amounts of money in their bank account when they need it.
Microsoft warns thousands of cloud customers of exposed databases

Microsoft warns thousands of cloud customers of exposed databases

Intruders are able to read, change or even delete their main databases.

In the spirit of Merdeka

In the spirit of Merdeka

A bleak 64th Merdeka as the nation faces twin crises.

Kit Siang supports 'reforms CSA' to focus on the Covid-19 war

Kit Siang supports 'reforms CSA' to focus on the Covid-19 war

Reducing Covid-19 cases and deaths is of paramount importance, he says.

COMMENT | Who will bell the cat - tell opposition trio their time is up?

COMMENT | Who will bell the cat - tell opposition trio their time is up?

We need a sea change in Malaysian politics.

Court orders Husam Musa to pay RM100k compensation to KPK

Court orders Husam Musa to pay RM100k compensation to KPK

Ex-Amanah veep must also pay over RM110k costs for defamation suit.

New cabinet: What to look out for?

New cabinet: What to look out for?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.