Archive - 28 August 2021

Wedding do sparks cluster of 62 Covid cases in Sabah

Wedding do sparks cluster of 62 Covid cases in Sabah

The index case of the community cluster is a 22-year-old man.
PKR rep accuses Perak exco of 'sabotage' in containing pandemic

PKR rep accuses Perak exco of 'sabotage' in containing pandemic

It can be a sign of protest against Perak MB, he says.
Episod 1: Kepentingan Takaful Di Zaman Pandemik

Episod 1: Kepentingan Takaful Di Zaman Pandemik

M'sia capable of producing Covid-19 vaccine, says Adham

M'sia capable of producing Covid-19 vaccine, says Adham

'We have scientists who can be mobilised to make a breakthrough.'
PM has limited choice in cabinet line-up: Bersatu minister

PM has limited choice in cabinet line-up: Bersatu minister

'He could only pick from the 114 MPs who supported him.'
PM visiting parents' graves triggers angry reactions over 'double standards'

PM visiting parents' graves triggers angry reactions over 'double standards'

However, NSC clarifies visiting graves outside of festive seasons is allowed.

Talks with govt over 'agreement' still in early stages - Harapan

Talks with govt over 'agreement' still in early stages - Harapan

Saifuddin Nasution says the agreement was not quite a CSA.
Sarawak has no problem with new cabinet line-up - Abang Johari

Sarawak has no problem with new cabinet line-up - Abang Johari

CM grateful for the re-appointment of state reps.

PSB taunts GPS over DPM post, inability to defend state's rights

PSB taunts GPS over DPM post, inability to defend state's rights

It urges Sarawakians to wake up to the stark reality.
PM: MOH handles vaccinations, health strategies; Mosti to focus on R&D

PM: MOH handles vaccinations, health strategies; Mosti to focus on R&D

UPDATED 6.16PM | Mosti will focus on producing its own vaccine, says Ismail Sabri.

Covid-19 (Aug 28): 252 deaths, 10th day in two weeks above 20k cases

Covid-19 (Aug 28): 252 deaths, 10th day in two weeks above 20k cases

Perlis has a new record of 98 cases.

Govt should follow world's lead over whether or not to recognise Taliban - BN

Govt should follow world's lead over whether or not to recognise Taliban - BN

Coalition says exception must not be made for the Taliban.

Delta variant poses twice the risk of hospitalisation - study

Delta variant poses twice the risk of hospitalisation - study

The study was based on cases of mostly unvaccinated people in England.
Orang Asli group rejects K'tan govt compensation offer for Nenggiri Dam project

Orang Asli group rejects K'tan govt compensation offer for Nenggiri Dam project

JKOAK says compensation insufficient, only covers crops.

Change in portfolio not a downgrade - Takiyuddin

Change in portfolio not a downgrade - Takiyuddin

Minister confident to carry out his responsibilities.

MP SPEAKS | Banks should waive interests during loan moratorium period

MP SPEAKS | Banks should waive interests during loan moratorium period

'As profits continue to rise, share the good fortune with customers.'

Pentagon holds talks with Chinese military for first time under Biden, official says

Pentagon holds talks with Chinese military for first time under Biden, official says

Biden administration calls it 'biggest geopolitical test' of the century.

Rafidah: Vaccinate, constantly test all involved with schools before reopening

Rafidah: Vaccinate, constantly test all involved with schools before reopening

Ex-minister tells govt to take precautions as economy reopens.

After six terms as MP, Nazri says he won't run in next GE

After six terms as MP, Nazri says he won't run in next GE

UPDATED 2.18PM | 'I am already 67, and I want to leave on a high - undefeated.'

Harapan ready for CSA if PM offers Muhyiddin's deal - Tony Pua

Harapan ready for CSA if PM offers Muhyiddin's deal - Tony Pua

The DAP MP says negotiations are in progress.

Tokyo Paralympics: Bonnie clinches first gold for Malaysia

Tokyo Paralympics: Bonnie clinches first gold for Malaysia

The powerlifting champion also breaks the Paralympics record.

COMMENT | Malaysian politics: Nothing much has changed

COMMENT | Malaysian politics: Nothing much has changed

The official platitudes and rhetoric remain.
80pct of Negeri Sembilan Orang Asli to be fully vaccinated by Sept-end - Jakoa

80pct of Negeri Sembilan Orang Asli to be fully vaccinated by Sept-end - Jakoa

Almost half of the community in the state are fully inoculated.

Dafi learns to tune out critics, face new challenges as PM's son

Dafi learns to tune out critics, face new challenges as PM's son

He says he is well prepared for the future.

LETTER | Shortest horror story

LETTER | Shortest horror story

Was the pool of talent for cabinet ministers scarce?

Khairuddin dumped, but PAS has full confidence in cabinet line-up

Khairuddin dumped, but PAS has full confidence in cabinet line-up

Abdul Hadi Awang urges all to support pandemic, economic recovery efforts.

China cracks down on 'chaotic' celebrity fan culture after scandals

China cracks down on 'chaotic' celebrity fan culture after scandals

Platforms will no longer be able to publish lists of popular celebrity individuals.
MP SPEAKS | Khairy must reset healthcare system, Covid-19 strategy

MP SPEAKS | Khairy must reset healthcare system, Covid-19 strategy

He could bring the same success he did with the immunisation programme.

DAP leaders: Govt of musical chairs not meant to last

DAP leaders: Govt of musical chairs not meant to last

'Nothing to suggest new govt might be anything different.'

Greenland expedition discover 'world's northernmost island'

Greenland expedition discover 'world's northernmost island'

The world's northernmost point of land is revealed by shifting pack ice.
US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast

US launches drone strike on Islamic State after Afghan airport blast

Targeted militants reportedly planning another attack.

Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 19, many missing

Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 19, many missing

The boat slammed into a vessel transporting sand.

Keep Jalur Gemilang flying even in the face of adversity

Keep Jalur Gemilang flying even in the face of adversity

The pandemic should not be an excuse not to fly the flag.
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Sinovac, Sinopharm shots prevent severe illness from Delta variant - study

Sinovac, Sinopharm shots prevent severe illness from Delta variant - study

The study in Guangdong is pending formal review by experts.

Hunger strikers want new leadership to address Covid-19 demands

Hunger strikers want new leadership to address Covid-19 demands

They say the strike was stopped not because demands were met.

Former chief secretary Ahmad Sarji passes away

Former chief secretary Ahmad Sarji passes away

UPDATED 1.51PM | Ahmad Sarji, who was 82, was admitted to hospital on Aug 7 with Covid-19 complications.

Whistleblower judge marks retirement by publishing three books

Whistleblower judge marks retirement by publishing three books

Hamid Sultan, who claimed abuses in the judiciary, goes out with a bang

Faizal Azumu aspires to see athletes succeed post-career

Faizal Azumu aspires to see athletes succeed post-career

Minister wants them to be successful even after game is over.

Association hopes new cabinet takes quick action to help SMEs

Association hopes new cabinet takes quick action to help SMEs

Samenta says SMEs facing severe liquidity crunch, suppliers tighten trading terms.

Rentokil Initial Malaysia launches VIRUSKILLER™️ that kills up to 99.9999% airborne viruses including Coronavirus

Rentokil Initial Malaysia launches VIRUSKILLER™️ that kills up to 99.9999% airborne viruses including Coronavirus

As now the pandemic has developed to a more severe stage, more and more research has found that harmful pathogens not only transfer from person to person, surface to person but also air to person.
COMMENT | Agong’s powers and its misrepresentation by experts

COMMENT | Agong’s powers and its misrepresentation by experts

The Agong as a constitutional monarch does not have ultimate discretion.

YOURSAY | Can Muhyiddin 2.0 cabinet do things differently?

YOURSAY | Can Muhyiddin 2.0 cabinet do things differently?

‘They haven’t proven themselves in 500 days, why another 100?’
COMMENT | Oh Ismail Sabri, what a big letdown

COMMENT | Oh Ismail Sabri, what a big letdown

PM's new cabinet of non-performers shows he is no reformer.

PM agrees to RCI on ‘political interference claims' in judiciary - Zahid

PM agrees to RCI on ‘political interference claims' in judiciary - Zahid

Umno has a list of demands which include a number of reforms.
Nationwide shortage of crucial drugs in hospitals as Covid-19 cases surge

Nationwide shortage of crucial drugs in hospitals as Covid-19 cases surge

They include those widely used for intubation procedures in ICUs.