Archive - 2 September 2021

1MDB requests permission to serve writ of summons to 6 parties overseas

1MDB requests permission to serve writ of summons to 6 parties overseas

The company alleges the defendants conspired to defraud it.

MySejahtera gets ‘check-out’ function, vax status to be more prominent

MySejahtera gets ‘check-out’ function, vax status to be more prominent

To improve contact tracing, remember to check-out as you leave.

'Have respect, don't blame other countries' - M'sia Paralympics team head

'Have respect, don't blame other countries' - M'sia Paralympics team head

We must improve ourselves to become better human beings - Megat.

FGV says work with Tenaganita part of long-term plan, not to lift US ban

FGV says work with Tenaganita part of long-term plan, not to lift US ban

'FGV values its working relationship with all partners or collaborators.'

PM congratulates Wei Lun for boccia silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

PM congratulates Wei Lun for boccia silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

With the Malaysian Family, I am very proud - Ismail Sabri.

'Stubborn' religious teachers may lose jobs if refuse vaccine - Selangor Sultan

'Stubborn' religious teachers may lose jobs if refuse vaccine - Selangor Sultan

Of 6,797 teachers, 326 yet to be vaccinated, 95 refusing.

MACC urged to clarify Felda ex-board member’s acquittal

MACC urged to clarify Felda ex-board member’s acquittal

Explain to avoid trust deficit on MACC by public - Muhammad.

Zero Covid deaths in Labuan in a month

Zero Covid deaths in Labuan in a month

'Vaccination and health restrictions appear to be turning the tide.'

Armed Forces to set up field hospitals in 5 states under Covid spike

Armed Forces to set up field hospitals in 5 states under Covid spike

MAF to send vaccination teams to rural areas.

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, 9 dead in record rains

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, 9 dead in record rains

All non-emergency vehicles banned from NYC streets until 5am, Thursday.

Huge jump in Covid cases among children and teens this year

Huge jump in Covid cases among children and teens this year

Over 24 times more Covid positive children than last year.

Russian editor decries 'destruction of media' before election

Russian editor decries 'destruction of media' before election

This is after the news outlet investigated the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
Duterte daughter says has 'running mate' offers for Philippines 2022 election

Duterte daughter says has 'running mate' offers for Philippines 2022 election

Ferdinand Marcos son also says presidential run a possibility.

Irish data privacy watchdog fines WhatsApp 225 million euros

Irish data privacy watchdog fines WhatsApp 225 million euros

After an inquiry into the app's sharing of personal data.

PM announces Special Committee on Pandemic Management

PM announces Special Committee on Pandemic Management

UPDATED 6.50PM | Rebranded panel will include opposition party reps as well.

LETTER | At the age of 64, M'sia seems to be going nowhere

LETTER | At the age of 64, M'sia seems to be going nowhere

Independence Day should be a time for soul-searching.

Cops continuing sedition probe, #Lawan activists called up again

Cops continuing sedition probe, #Lawan activists called up again

Why police call us in twice on same investigation - Qyira.

Malacca and Negeri Sembilan enter Phase 2, Phase 3 of NRP

Malacca and Negeri Sembilan enter Phase 2, Phase 3 of NRP

Selected tourism sectors can also reopen with 'travel bubble'.

COMMENT | Should Anwar step down?

COMMENT | Should Anwar step down?

Yes, but that is not Harapan's only problem.

Putrajaya disagrees with Selangor govt over Kuala Langat degazettement

Putrajaya disagrees with Selangor govt over Kuala Langat degazettement

Out of jurisdiction, the federal govt nevertheless hopes for sustainable development.

How Malaysia Can Navigate Its Future Economy With AI

How Malaysia Can Navigate Its Future Economy With AI

By Dr. Dzaharuddin Mansor, Project Leader, The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and National Technology Officer, Microsoft Malaysia.

PKR MP, 809 consumers sue S'gor govt over 2020 water supply disruption

PKR MP, 809 consumers sue S'gor govt over 2020 water supply disruption

They are seeking general, exemplary and aggravated damages.

PMO: Hadi to continue as Special Envoy to the Middle East

PMO: Hadi to continue as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Tiong King Sing and Richard Riot are also reappointed to their posts.

LETTER | What it takes to be a good minister

LETTER | What it takes to be a good minister

Either we have a competent cabinet or the country breaks down

Covid-19 (Sept 2): 20,988 new cases, East M'sia logs more cases than Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Sept 2): 20,988 new cases, East M'sia logs more cases than Klang Valley

Daily case count is rising in Kedah and Terengganu as well.

Foreign woman arrested for using other's identity to get vaccinated

Foreign woman arrested for using other's identity to get vaccinated

The victim lodges a police report over the matter.

UM student union in solidarity with activist under threat

UM student union in solidarity with activist under threat

It says threatening Shakila Zen is unacceptable.

Undi18 expands activism movement with UndiNegaraku

Undi18 expands activism movement with UndiNegaraku

The non-partisan movement aims to cultivate 10,000 youth leaders by 2023.

Covid-19 test kit ceiling price still too high for B40 families, says MP

Covid-19 test kit ceiling price still too high for B40 families, says MP

Low-income earners and big families cannot afford it.

Explainer: What leverage do US, allies have over Taliban in Afghanistan?

Explainer: What leverage do US, allies have over Taliban in Afghanistan?

They believe the Taliban can be pressured into abandoning past violence.
Rules are rules, near impossible to overturn Ziyad's disqualification - ex-official

Rules are rules, near impossible to overturn Ziyad's disqualification - ex-official

He says contingent should have made sure to arrive early.

Art Harun: There are motions to sack me but I did not handle it

Art Harun: There are motions to sack me but I did not handle it

A report claiming he rejected the motions was 'lies and slander'.

Retail price of Covid-19 self-test kits now capped at RM19.90

Retail price of Covid-19 self-test kits now capped at RM19.90

This is specifically for Covid-19 antigen rapid test kits designed for self-testing.

Jan 2022 hearing of Najib’s appeal to reassess RM1.69b tax

Jan 2022 hearing of Najib’s appeal to reassess RM1.69b tax

It will be heard by the Special Commissioners of Income Tax.

Azalina’s push for Recall Election Bill finds support from TI-M

Azalina’s push for Recall Election Bill finds support from TI-M

This is necessary to give power back to the people.

English study finds long Covid affects up to 1 in 7 children months after infection

English study finds long Covid affects up to 1 in 7 children months after infection

Children are still at less risk compared to adults.

Apple loosens App Store payment rules in deal with Japanese

Apple loosens App Store payment rules in deal with Japanese

It's its second concession to regulators and companies in less than a week.
Police hunt for sender of parcel, threatening note to woman in Klang

Police hunt for sender of parcel, threatening note to woman in Klang

The parcel also contains an object resembling an amputated hand.
Evidence, not speculation, must guide Covid-19 origins search - virologist

Evidence, not speculation, must guide Covid-19 origins search - virologist

Nipah virus discoverer says search must go inside, outside of China.

Limestone hills mapped amid concerns of destruction in quarries

Limestone hills mapped amid concerns of destruction in quarries

Researchers hope the database could help conserve the key landscape.

Old developers gone, RM1-firm bags half of Kuala Langat reserve

Old developers gone, RM1-firm bags half of Kuala Langat reserve

Questions remain as to when the change was made, and why.

65pct of adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

65pct of adult population fully vaccinated - JKJAV

It says the number of doses dispensed yesterday was 398,134.

UEM Sunrise launches National Smiles Campaign to bring happiness and smiles to the public and customers

UEM Sunrise launches National Smiles Campaign to bring happiness and smiles to the public and customers

UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise” or the “Company”), one of Malaysia’s leading property developers, has launched the “National Smiles Campaign – Smiling Proud, Smiling Strong and Smiling Together” a comprehensive digital campaign to foster the spirit of unity and happiness as the nation celebrates its National Day, Malaysia Day, and World Smile Day.
MP SPEAKS | More Covid-19 data, faster processing to guide economic recovery

MP SPEAKS | More Covid-19 data, faster processing to guide economic recovery

More information will help people make better decisions, ease worries.

EU health body says no urgent need for vaccine boosters

EU health body says no urgent need for vaccine boosters

They are only for vulnerable people and the immunocompromised.
'Everybody screwed up': Blame game begins over US exit from Afghanistan

'Everybody screwed up': Blame game begins over US exit from Afghanistan

'Fingers could be pointed in all directions and probably be right in each case.'
LETTER | Lip service - Groundhog Day in Malaysia?

LETTER | Lip service - Groundhog Day in Malaysia?

Malaysia is for all Malaysians. Nobody should be made to feel inferior or superior...

Prosecution fails again to forfeit RM192m from Umno

Prosecution fails again to forfeit RM192m from Umno

UPDATED 10.59AM | Prosecution also has to pay back RM2.5m in related suit.

COMMENT | Forest reserve flip-flop opens up can of worms

COMMENT | Forest reserve flip-flop opens up can of worms

It defies science, logic and due legal and administrative processes.
Ismail Sabri playing it safe by ditching DPM, avoids internal cracks - analysts

Ismail Sabri playing it safe by ditching DPM, avoids internal cracks - analysts

Bersatu and GPS are both vying for the post.

Outbreak in California classroom underscores Delta variant risks

Outbreak in California classroom underscores Delta variant risks

An unvaccinated teacher unmasks to read aloud in a well-ventilated room.

Taliban wrestles with Afghan economy in chaos, humanitarian crisis

Taliban wrestles with Afghan economy in chaos, humanitarian crisis

Most of the experts who could help have fled.

KJ started on 'right note' as health minister - Kit Siang

KJ started on 'right note' as health minister - Kit Siang

DAP veteran says new minister should be given time before evaluation.

Air Selangor: Water supply in all affected areas fully restored

Air Selangor: Water supply in all affected areas fully restored

Water to 463 Selangor and Putrajaya areas was hit by pollution.

Curing the contract doctor system

Curing the contract doctor system

INTERVIEW | Ex-health minister Dr S Subramaniam shares his thoughts.

COMMENT | 'Malaysian family' Merdeka in form, not spirit

COMMENT | 'Malaysian family' Merdeka in form, not spirit

Are we free from old men and old ideas governing us?

COMMENT | Will young leaders reform Harapan?

COMMENT | Will young leaders reform Harapan?

If young leaders want to radically change Harapan, they should.
YOURSAY | Kuala Langat forest de-gazettement: Who’s to blame?

YOURSAY | Kuala Langat forest de-gazettement: Who’s to blame?

‘Harapan is losing credibility and votes over this.’
Govt to keep dangling carrot of vaccination but stick is not far behind - KJ

Govt to keep dangling carrot of vaccination but stick is not far behind - KJ

Minister warns of federal mandate compelling individuals to be inoculated.

Health Dept: Woman gave birth alone as it was far earlier than expected

Health Dept: Woman gave birth alone as it was far earlier than expected

It says after this Covid-19 patient raised her harrowing experience on social media.

After PKR meet, Selangor MB agrees to delay Kuala Langat degazettement

After PKR meet, Selangor MB agrees to delay Kuala Langat degazettement

PJD Link project will need public hearings before approval, Amirudin adds.

'Simpler' SOPs soon

'Simpler' SOPs soon

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