Archive - 30 August 2021

ROS reverses decision in declaring Umno polls postponement invalid

ROS reverses decision in declaring Umno polls postponement invalid

The party election must be held before Dec 29, 2022.

Anwar: Merdeka not just about replacing colonialists but ridding of their ways

Anwar: Merdeka not just about replacing colonialists but ridding of their ways

Meanwhile, Mahathir says Malaysia must learn from past experience.

New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

The woman died of myocarditis - a rare but known side effect.

Ismail Sabri hopes this year's Merdeka will be the last under Covid-19 war

Ismail Sabri hopes this year's Merdeka will be the last under Covid-19 war

PM urges all Malaysians to play their role in fighting Covid-19.

Why the secret degazettement? - environ groups ask S'gor govt

Why the secret degazettement? - environ groups ask S'gor govt

It was learnt that part of the forest reserve was excised in May.

Fashion policing at Covid-19 vaccination centres persists despite complaints

Fashion policing at Covid-19 vaccination centres persists despite complaints

Kluang MP receives another three complaints on this matter.

High Court: Shareholders 'forced' into agreements with proxy of political leader

High Court: Shareholders 'forced' into agreements with proxy of political leader

Defendant to pay damages of RM500k to each shareholder.

MMA worried anti-vaxxers trying to bribe doctors, wants cops and MACC to act

MMA worried anti-vaxxers trying to bribe doctors, wants cops and MACC to act

Doctors are reminded to uphold the highest ethical standards.
Ministers, deputies sworn in before Agong

Ministers, deputies sworn in before Agong

The new cabinet has 31 ministers and 38 deputy ministers.

Afghanistan's 'Gen Z' fears for future and hard-won freedoms

Afghanistan's 'Gen Z' fears for future and hard-won freedoms

Many of the generation did not grow up under the Taliban.

Alibaba fires 10 for leaking sexual assault accusations - Bloomberg

Alibaba fires 10 for leaking sexual assault accusations - Bloomberg

This is for sharing screenshots of a colleague's post in public domain.
EU seeks to stop mass Afghanistan migration flows, draft statement says

EU seeks to stop mass Afghanistan migration flows, draft statement says

Ministers to gather for an emergency meeting in Brussels.

PKR MP flays S'gor govt for 'approving in principle' PJ tolled highway

PKR MP flays S'gor govt for 'approving in principle' PJ tolled highway

'It will be in violation of Harapan's position against tolled highways.'

LETTER | International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

LETTER | International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

A reminder of horrific violation of victims, families, and friends.

Selangor quietly excises half of Kuala Langat forest reserve

Selangor quietly excises half of Kuala Langat forest reserve

UPDATED 5.54PM | State says only half of reserve de-gazetted due to objections.

LETTER | Covid-19 vaccines for children

LETTER | Covid-19 vaccines for children

They should be given the highest priority by policymakers.
S'gor exco: Factories remain open because state govt bound by NSC decision

S'gor exco: Factories remain open because state govt bound by NSC decision

Local authorities can only act if licence conditions are violated.

Don't mistake willingness to work with new PM as unity govt - Guan Eng

Don't mistake willingness to work with new PM as unity govt - Guan Eng

'The party will remain in the opposition to play its constitutional role.'
LETTER | Hope reforms will be PM's highest priority

LETTER | Hope reforms will be PM's highest priority

The new list of cabinet appointments is a disappointment.
LETTER | All eyes on cabinet's 100 days

LETTER | All eyes on cabinet's 100 days

What changes will be seen from new line-up of old faces?

SRC International ex-director seeks full indemnity against US$1.15b suit

SRC International ex-director seeks full indemnity against US$1.15b suit

Azhar contended he had no knowledge about RM4b KWAP loans.

Covid-19 (Aug 30): 19,268 cases, Selangor dips below 4k cases

Covid-19 (Aug 30): 19,268 cases, Selangor dips below 4k cases

Cases on downtrend in nation's most populated state.

Protect students from Covid-19 first, new ministers told

Protect students from Covid-19 first, new ministers told

Group also urges ministers in education to address unresolved issues.

OA artist Shaq upset over derogatory use of 'Jakun' by news portal

OA artist Shaq upset over derogatory use of 'Jakun' by news portal

He urges all to stop insulting the Orang Asli community.

Powerlifter Jong Yee Khie dedicates silver medal to late mum

Powerlifter Jong Yee Khie dedicates silver medal to late mum

His later mother passed away from a heart attack last year.

Four men plead not guilty to assaulting bomoh

Four men plead not guilty to assaulting bomoh

They face imprisonment for up to a year, fine if found guilty.
MTUC against sacking of workers who refuse vaccination

MTUC against sacking of workers who refuse vaccination

Govt did not make vaccination compulsory, says Kamarul Baharin.

Selangor records RM22.45b investments from Jan 2020 until now

Selangor records RM22.45b investments from Jan 2020 until now

This includes more than RM12b in foreign investment.

Over 14,000 affordable homes built in Perak

Over 14,000 affordable homes built in Perak

It's far behind target due to Covid-19, explains exco.

Senate's passive era has ended, time to act - Rais Ratim

Senate's passive era has ended, time to act - Rais Ratim

Dewan Negara president urges senators to study their powers and exercise them.

New ministers make beeline for palace, PM sits out due to quarantine

New ministers make beeline for palace, PM sits out due to quarantine

UPDATED 2.45PM | PMO confirms Ismail close contact with a Covid patient.

COMMENT | Rebuilding education with staggered schooling, decentralised strategies

COMMENT | Rebuilding education with staggered schooling, decentralised strategies

Schools need to open for the sake of children's education.

'Retention of Zafrul, Tok Pa indicates tabling of 12MP, Budget 2022 on track'

'Retention of Zafrul, Tok Pa indicates tabling of 12MP, Budget 2022 on track'

'We retain a balanced market positioning,' says Maybank IB analyst.
Rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system - US official

Rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system - US official

No casualties reported so far but information could change.

New deputy minister Covid positive, won't attend swearing-in ceremony today

New deputy minister Covid positive, won't attend swearing-in ceremony today

Mohamad Alamin says he is receiving treatment in KL.

LETTER | An anti-hopping law is futile

LETTER | An anti-hopping law is futile

It addresses the symptoms of political instability, not the cause.

Nov 8 verdict on 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

Nov 8 verdict on 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Najib, 17 others

Seizure of hundreds of items includes luxury handbags, 27 vehicles.

Klang Valley: Committee to mull easing restrictions as 80pct vaccinated

Klang Valley: Committee to mull easing restrictions as 80pct vaccinated

UPDATED 1PM | PM believes the region can move into NRP's Phase 2.

Over 14.6m adults in Malaysia complete vaccination - JKJAV

Over 14.6m adults in Malaysia complete vaccination - JKJAV

Of the country's entire population, 44.9pct completed vaccination.

Actor Ed Asner, star of 'Mary Tyler Moore', dies at age 91 - family

Actor Ed Asner, star of 'Mary Tyler Moore', dies at age 91 - family

He has won seven Emmy Awards, more than any other male actor.
LETTER | Syed Saddiq needs to stop playing to the gallery

LETTER | Syed Saddiq needs to stop playing to the gallery

The ex-minister should focus on policies instead of 'old politics'.

Ex-Sabah CM Sakaran Dandai dies at 91, was admitted with suspected Covid-19

Ex-Sabah CM Sakaran Dandai dies at 91, was admitted with suspected Covid-19

The veteran politician served as both governor and chief minister.

UM student union raises doubts over minister's return, cites past failures

UM student union raises doubts over minister's return, cites past failures

Noraini Ahmad's previous tenure highlights how unsuited she is: UMSU.

Over 100 groups demand firm withdraw suit against Save Rivers

Over 100 groups demand firm withdraw suit against Save Rivers

They believe defamation suit is strategic litigation against public participation.

LETTER | Since our independence from White Colonialism

LETTER | Since our independence from White Colonialism

Now, with freedom in our hands, where do we go from here?

COMMENT | Celebrate Merdeka without normalising racism

COMMENT | Celebrate Merdeka without normalising racism

Highlighting racist stereotypes through direct usage normalises their usage.

COMMENT | Be yourself tomorrow - just flinch and baulk

COMMENT | Be yourself tomorrow - just flinch and baulk

The sloganeering, the rhetoric, the patriotism, unity and togetherness are secondary.

Chinese foreign minister tells top US diplomat world must 'positively guide' Taliban

Chinese foreign minister tells top US diplomat world must 'positively guide' Taliban

'US should help Afghanistan fight terrorism, no double standards.'

US drone strike destroys Islamic State car bomb in Kabul, officials say

US drone strike destroys Islamic State car bomb in Kabul, officials say

Bomber suspected of preparing to attack airport.

MP: Anti-hopping, funding, Undi18 among reform deals Harapan can pursue

MP: Anti-hopping, funding, Undi18 among reform deals Harapan can pursue

Nik Nazmi raises the need to restore faith in our political system.

PM tells factory owners to set up vaccination centres at premises

PM tells factory owners to set up vaccination centres at premises

This is so foreign workers can get vaccinated at workplace.

KJ told to release funds as soon as he enters office

KJ told to release funds as soon as he enters office

Several states need more money to boost capacity as Covid-19 worsens.

Govt must answer claims on 'foreign backing' for politicians - Patriot

Govt must answer claims on 'foreign backing' for politicians - Patriot

'There is a serious element of national security here.'
YOURSAY | Take heed, the vaccinated can still get infected

YOURSAY | Take heed, the vaccinated can still get infected

'Vaccines can protect you, but up to a certain degree.'

Rocky start for Ismail's cabinet

Rocky start for Ismail's cabinet

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

Pharmacists in the pandemic

Pharmacists in the pandemic

University of Cyberjaya students make waves by contributing to the community and inspiring others through informational webinars