Archive - 31 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: M'sia lodges counter-protest against Ziyad's disqualification

Tokyo Paralympics: M'sia lodges counter-protest against Ziyad's disqualification

His record-breaking shot was disqualified on a technicality.

Abim former president Siddiq dies

Abim former president Siddiq dies

He dies of lung cancer.

Umno Youth leader moots federal takeover of Kuala Langat forest reserve

Umno Youth leader moots federal takeover of Kuala Langat forest reserve

'This can be done under Article 83 of the Federal Constitution.'

Thava’s alleged killer not a Bersatu Youth leader - report

Thava’s alleged killer not a Bersatu Youth leader - report

'Noor Azhar Muhammad is no longer an active member of the party.'
Perak state assembly: Reps to self-quarantine after two test positive for Covid-19

Perak state assembly: Reps to self-quarantine after two test positive for Covid-19

UPDATED 10.38PM | The two are a lawmaker and a cameraperson.

COMMENT | Malaysia at 58: A midlife crisis and national identity gone awry

COMMENT | Malaysia at 58: A midlife crisis and national identity gone awry

Malaysia needs to have a national conversation about what it truly is.
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S'gor MB to meet PKR leaders over forest reserve de-gazettement - Anwar

S'gor MB to meet PKR leaders over forest reserve de-gazettement - Anwar

He's expected to provide a detailed explanation.

Pre-Budget Statement for Budget 2022 to enhance transparency

Pre-Budget Statement for Budget 2022 to enhance transparency

'PBS will provide more avenues for stakeholders to provide feedback'.

Govt to publish consultation paper on Fiscal Responsibility Act framework

Govt to publish consultation paper on Fiscal Responsibility Act framework

There's a need to increase statutory debt limit - Finance Ministry.

MACC probes attempts to bribe doctors for vax certificates

MACC probes attempts to bribe doctors for vax certificates

Graft-buster to gather intelligence on the matter at relevant locations.

PKR lawmakers oppose Selangor forest de-gazettement

PKR lawmakers oppose Selangor forest de-gazettement

'There is enough land for development in Selangor.'
Environment groups condemn de-gazettement of Kuala Langat forest reserve

Environment groups condemn de-gazettement of Kuala Langat forest reserve

They also note the lack of transparency surrounding the move.

Leaving Afghanistan, US general's ghostly image books place in history

Leaving Afghanistan, US general's ghostly image books place in history

It was taken with a night vision device.
Indonesia probes suspected data breach on Covid-19 app

Indonesia probes suspected data breach on Covid-19 app

'The potential flaw was in an earlier version of the app.'
Dead on hospital floor: Covid-19 patient's family wants police to probe incident

Dead on hospital floor: Covid-19 patient's family wants police to probe incident

Family alleges negligence on the hospital's part.

Covid-19 (Aug 31): 20,897 cases, Kelantan hits new record high

Covid-19 (Aug 31): 20,897 cases, Kelantan hits new record high

UPDATED 8.15PM | Selangor still has highest number of new cases with 4,371.

PM to chair first meeting of special Covid-19 committee tomorrow

PM to chair first meeting of special Covid-19 committee tomorrow

Committee will discuss Klang Valley's transition to Phase 2 of NRP.

463 S'gor areas face water disruption as odour pollution shuts treatment plant

463 S'gor areas face water disruption as odour pollution shuts treatment plant

Authorities are investigating the source while the Semenyih plant closes.

MP SPEAKS | PM must go through confidence vote in Parliament

MP SPEAKS | PM must go through confidence vote in Parliament

Failure to do so would mean more political instability.

Bangi MP announces 10-point action list

Bangi MP announces 10-point action list

Ong aims to make these improvements for the people by year-end.

National integration, social cohesion key to tackling all challenges - Agong

National integration, social cohesion key to tackling all challenges - Agong

This includes the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

MP SPEAKS | What's next for parliamentary reforms?

MP SPEAKS | What's next for parliamentary reforms?

Much needs to be done to make Parliament a proper institution.

LETTER | CSA on reforms necessary for more meaningful independence

LETTER | CSA on reforms necessary for more meaningful independence

Backbenchers would not be able to blackmail the government as easily.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin's improbable, implausible legacy

COMMENT | Muhyiddin's improbable, implausible legacy

#Lawan promises are made but forgotten in translation and follow-up.

LETTER | Time to return the rakyat's mandate

LETTER | Time to return the rakyat's mandate

The opposition should stop being manipulated by Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

LETTER | Anti-hopping law is unconstitutional, immoral, ineffective

LETTER | Anti-hopping law is unconstitutional, immoral, ineffective

It would make party elections more important than general elections.

MP SPEAKS | Merdeka: Long journey still ahead for M'sia

MP SPEAKS | Merdeka: Long journey still ahead for M'sia

We have come so far but much more needs to be achieved.

There is still hope for M'sia, says Chong Wei in Merdeka message

There is still hope for M'sia, says Chong Wei in Merdeka message

'Don't just criticise, try to fix things,' he adds.

Last US troops depart Afghanistan after massive airlift

Last US troops depart Afghanistan after massive airlift

This marks the end of the US' longest war.

Backbenchers push S'gor to reverse forest reserve degazettement

Backbenchers push S'gor to reverse forest reserve degazettement

DAP reps urge state govt to reconsider, preserve Kuala Langat reserve.

North Korea's Kim praises young 'volunteers' in difficult, challenging sectors

North Korea's Kim praises young 'volunteers' in difficult, challenging sectors

The leader did not elaborate on what those sectors are.

'I am Malaysia' - groups debut Merdeka video series to inspire hope

'I am Malaysia' - groups debut Merdeka video series to inspire hope

Nine prominent M'sians share their stories in the series.

2021 National Day celebrated in 'Malaysian family' spirit

2021 National Day celebrated in 'Malaysian family' spirit

The celebration is held in accordance with Covid-19 SOPs.

LETTER | Immediate problems to be addressed by MOHE

LETTER | Immediate problems to be addressed by MOHE

Gerak desires a progressive university education system.

Stop debate on name of govt, focus on helping people - Annuar Musa

Stop debate on name of govt, focus on helping people - Annuar Musa

This comes as Umno leaders expressed to discontinue PN govt term.

Minister apologises over comment on 'adding' teams to Super League

Minister apologises over comment on 'adding' teams to Super League

Ahmad Faizal Azumu says he has learned from the mistake.

Check out Kawtim - the rock album opposing police brutality, misconduct

Check out Kawtim - the rock album opposing police brutality, misconduct

The title also refers to rampant corruption in law enforcement.

LETTER | Celebrating 'Keluarga Malaysia'

LETTER | Celebrating 'Keluarga Malaysia'

The term bumiputera does not appear anywhere in Federal Constitution.

MPs moot longer Parliament sittings amid talk of reforms

MPs moot longer Parliament sittings amid talk of reforms

They call for more days to be given to Parliament sessions.

Have raids on migrants driven down Covid-19 in Sabah, asks group

Have raids on migrants driven down Covid-19 in Sabah, asks group

Treatment of migrant workers in Sabah has gained international attention.

LETTER | Merdeka amidst the polemic and pandemic

LETTER | Merdeka amidst the polemic and pandemic

This pandemic how long more to endure?
Not getting your fitness results? This pandemic-born startup helps you lose weight with workout that fits all your needs

Not getting your fitness results? This pandemic-born startup helps you lose weight with workout that fits all your needs

Gym open, gym closed. Sports and outdoor activities are not allowed and now they are allowed. Covid-19 has made getting fit a little harder with all these uncertain guidelines.
Covid-19: Unvaccinated hospital security guard infected, contractor puzzled

Covid-19: Unvaccinated hospital security guard infected, contractor puzzled

Contractor insists all guards at Sungai Buloh Hospital have been vaccinated.

YOURSAY | Is it time for the opposition trio to step down?

YOURSAY | Is it time for the opposition trio to step down?

'I, too, dream of a day when a leader in his or her 30s or 40s becomes PM.'

Blasting Muhyiddin's human rights record, group calls for changes under new PM

Blasting Muhyiddin's human rights record, group calls for changes under new PM

HRW urges Ismail Sabri to commit to respecting peaceful assembly.

Assistance sought as 14 children at care home infected with Covid-19

Assistance sought as 14 children at care home infected with Covid-19

Infected children at Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Taman Megah are under quarantine.

COMMENT | A sombre Merdeka Day

COMMENT | A sombre Merdeka Day

Malaysians have very little to be happy about.
Cops reclassify guard's assault case as murder, propose heavier charge

Cops reclassify guard's assault case as murder, propose heavier charge

The suspect was previously charged with causing grievous hurt.
Kedah Health Dept denies patient in Covid-19 ward left unattended

Kedah Health Dept denies patient in Covid-19 ward left unattended

The department is collecting information on the incident.
Parliament sitting postponed by a week

Parliament sitting postponed by a week

It will commence on Sept 13, sit for two extra days.

Umno out of the woods

Umno out of the woods

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