Archive - 5 September 2021

Taliban say they have entered capital of holdout Afghan region

Taliban say they have entered capital of holdout Afghan region

This is their latest claim of progress in fighting against opposition forces.
MOT to consult other ministries over express bus companies, driving schools

MOT to consult other ministries over express bus companies, driving schools

Minister says he received proposals from the industry players.

Rape cases involving minors worrying - K'tan police chief

Rape cases involving minors worrying - K'tan police chief

He says 51 rape cases were reported from January to July.

COMMENT | Agong can rely on SD but confidence motion on PM must follow

COMMENT | Agong can rely on SD but confidence motion on PM must follow

Comical jurisprudence will undermine the constitutional framework itself.
MMA: Sale of self-test kits should be regulated, not sold at grocery stores

MMA: Sale of self-test kits should be regulated, not sold at grocery stores

Allow only healthcare facilities and pharmacies to sell them.
Taliban, opposition fight for Afghan holdout province

Taliban, opposition fight for Afghan holdout province

Top US general warns of a civil war.
Not just govt, public must also ensure SOP compliance - minister

Not just govt, public must also ensure SOP compliance - minister

For example, factories must be responsible for their workers - Hamzah.

Taiwan scrambles jets against renewed Chinese military activity

Taiwan scrambles jets against renewed Chinese military activity

The latest Chinese mission involves 10 J-16 and four Su-30 fighters.
Man receives RM91,000 public donations over fake sad story

Man receives RM91,000 public donations over fake sad story

He is arrested and remanded for four days.
Govt reverses 'national school only' condition to enter MRSM

Govt reverses 'national school only' condition to enter MRSM

UPDATED 6.40PM | All students allowed to apply for MRSM, says Mahdzir.

Lawyers dispute AG's 'vote of confidence not necessary' view

Lawyers dispute AG's 'vote of confidence not necessary' view

They cite the Federal Constitution on Agong's role to appoint PM.
Covid-19 (Sept 5): 20,396 cases, death toll climbs above 18,000

Covid-19 (Sept 5): 20,396 cases, death toll climbs above 18,000

COVID-19 | Sarawak is only 139 cases shy from Selangor, the current epicentre.

LETTER | Wise move to have Muhyiddin lead NRC

LETTER | Wise move to have Muhyiddin lead NRC

He has the knowledge to ensure NRP is successfully completed.

COMMENT | Living with Covid-19 - is Malaysia ready?

COMMENT | Living with Covid-19 - is Malaysia ready?

Need to move away from govt enforcement to societal checks.

Covid-19: Individuals vaccinated abroad need to get digital certification

Covid-19: Individuals vaccinated abroad need to get digital certification

UPDATED 3.40PM | They can obtain it at the District Health Office.

Youth group slams new 'discriminatory' MRSM admissions policy

Youth group slams new 'discriminatory' MRSM admissions policy

Only national school students allowed to apply for 2022 intake.

Environmentalists: Stop clearing forest to 'replace' Kuala Langat

Environmentalists: Stop clearing forest to 'replace' Kuala Langat

They say Sg Panjang being cleared despite stop-work order.

NRC chief post right for Muhyiddin's experience - Hadi

NRC chief post right for Muhyiddin's experience - Hadi

UPDATED 3.20PM | 'This appointment is a continuity of the job ex-PM started.'

Johor to get 7 more mobile vaccination centres

Johor to get 7 more mobile vaccination centres

This will bring total mobile PPVs in Johor to 20.

Minister advises Muslims not to be influenced by 'Final Dream' group

Minister advises Muslims not to be influenced by 'Final Dream' group

Don’t believe and be influenced by strange teachings - Idris Ahmad.

Australian police reveal dark web probe led to arrest of paedophile in S'wak

Australian police reveal dark web probe led to arrest of paedophile in S'wak

UPDATED 2.28PM | Alladin Lanim is one of the top 10 offenders in the world.

Govt told to clarify guidelines of ministerial-rank appointments

Govt told to clarify guidelines of ministerial-rank appointments

Abim worried these appointments used as ‘political reward’.

92pct of water supply restored in 463 affected areas - Air Selangor

92pct of water supply restored in 463 affected areas - Air Selangor

It is expected to be fully restored by 6am tomorrow.

Paralympics: CDM refutes claim Ziyad late by 28 minutes

Paralympics: CDM refutes claim Ziyad late by 28 minutes

CDM calls news report quoting national contingent sources 'inaccurate'.

Canada opposition chief, leading in election race, under fire over gun control

Canada opposition chief, leading in election race, under fire over gun control

O'Toole pressed over promise to overturn ban on weapons.

MACC: Further probes led to acquittal of ex-Felda board member

MACC: Further probes led to acquittal of ex-Felda board member

'The decision was made because key witness statements were inconsistent.'

Ex-UK PM Brown accuses West of Covid vaccine stockpiling

Ex-UK PM Brown accuses West of Covid vaccine stockpiling

West has a stranglehold on vaccine supplies - Gordon Brown.

New Zealand tried to deport Sri Lankan knife attacker for years

New Zealand tried to deport Sri Lankan knife attacker for years

He expressed sympathy on Facebook for militant attacks.

COMMENT | Attorney-General Idrus Harun, resign now!

COMMENT | Attorney-General Idrus Harun, resign now!

'Repeated betrayal of Constitution has posed unacceptable risk.'

Over 200k teens in S'wak eligible for Covid-19 vaccines from next week

Over 200k teens in S'wak eligible for Covid-19 vaccines from next week

This will involve those aged 12-17.

Harapan: AG's claim contrary to king's instructions on confidence vote

Harapan: AG's claim contrary to king's instructions on confidence vote

Hussein Onn and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi faced confidence votes too.

Losing his father helped shape Khor's commitment to public health policy

Losing his father helped shape Khor's commitment to public health policy

MALAYSIANSKINI | A founder of the Malaysian Health Coalition shares his aspirations.

COMMENT | Appointing 'hide and seek' ex-PM a blunder by Ismail Sabri

COMMENT | Appointing 'hide and seek' ex-PM a blunder by Ismail Sabri

Pagoh MP left us with shattered economy and escalating Covid-19 crisis.
ADUN SPEAKS | The culture of misogyny in M'sia

ADUN SPEAKS | The culture of misogyny in M'sia

The recent attacks against an activist underscore the issue's severity.

GPS, Harapan leaders voice support for Kuching court's Undi18 decision

GPS, Harapan leaders voice support for Kuching court's Undi18 decision

S'wak youth minister calls for registration process to be fine-tuned.

Vaccination rates underestimated due to outdated census - minister

Vaccination rates underestimated due to outdated census - minister

This is why some areas exceed 100pct, says KJ.

YOURSAY | What does the future hold for Anwar?

YOURSAY | What does the future hold for Anwar?

‘Anwar never gave up on us and we should not either.’
Only fully vaccinated allowed to work in Johor manufacturing sector

Only fully vaccinated allowed to work in Johor manufacturing sector

Exco reminds companies to test workers every two weeks.

COMMENT | Five prime ministers in five years? It’s possible

COMMENT | Five prime ministers in five years? It’s possible

Anything can happen from now until GE15.

Cops awaiting further instructions from AGC on security guard case

Cops awaiting further instructions from AGC on security guard case

Perak police chief advises public not to speculate.

KJ: We need to level 'mountains' of sectoral SOPs with general guidelines

KJ: We need to level 'mountains' of sectoral SOPs with general guidelines

'Tonnes of SOPs in place are complicated, difficult to understand.'