Archive - 6 September 2021

Lorry driver who rammed into 5 vehicles tested positive for drugs

Lorry driver who rammed into 5 vehicles tested positive for drugs

The suspect is being investigated under Road Transport Act.
Measures to help small traders to be discussed at next NRC meeting

Measures to help small traders to be discussed at next NRC meeting

Muhyiddin says all matters pertaining to nation's recovery will be raised.

Unhappiness at Negeri MB an internal party affair, say PKR reps

Unhappiness at Negeri MB an internal party affair, say PKR reps

They clarify after concerns it will destabilise the state government.

Taliban tells Berlin it will welcome German companies, aid

Taliban tells Berlin it will welcome German companies, aid

'The next government will be based on a friendly relationship with Germany.'
Study: Sinovac booster shot reverses drop in antibody activities against Delta

Study: Sinovac booster shot reverses drop in antibody activities against Delta

This eases some concerns about its longer-term immune response.

KJ: Klang Valley facing 'huge' Covid deaths backlog, to normalise in weeks

KJ: Klang Valley facing 'huge' Covid deaths backlog, to normalise in weeks

Need to confirm whether deceased truly died of Covid-19.

Baling MP’s older brother seeks full acquittal in corruption case

Baling MP’s older brother seeks full acquittal in corruption case

He is seeking to substitute the DNAA ruling on two abetment charges.

MP disappointed cops questioning her for carrying out PAC duty

MP disappointed cops questioning her for carrying out PAC duty

Wong denies being present during the gathering of MPs outside Parliament.
Govt to step up intervention to reduce off-radar Covid-19 deaths

Govt to step up intervention to reduce off-radar Covid-19 deaths

Such deaths form a big part of BID cases.

Zahid immune from prosecution, court told

Zahid immune from prosecution, court told

Defence lawyer says the charges were framed on thin ice.

Angry families of MH17 victims accuse Russia of lying

Angry families of MH17 victims accuse Russia of lying

Three Russians and a Ukrainian citizen are on trial for murder.

S'wak making final preparations for vaccination for teens

S'wak making final preparations for vaccination for teens

State to ensure jabs for those aged 12 to 17 run smoothly.

Covid-19: 27k CanSino vaccine doses to be administered in Sandakan

Covid-19: 27k CanSino vaccine doses to be administered in Sandakan

Health authorities say one-dose vaccine will help speed up vaccination rate.

LETTER | Focus on what matters in Covid-19 fight

LETTER | Focus on what matters in Covid-19 fight

Let's pay attention to helpful policies.

World’s First Independent Multibrand E-Commerce Platform for Genuine Surplus Parts Brings Value To Post Warranty Cars

World’s First Independent Multibrand E-Commerce Platform for Genuine Surplus Parts Brings Value To Post Warranty Cars

Enjoy Up to 85% Discount on Selected Parts!

Loke shoots down suggestion of 'Muhyiddin saga' brewing in N Sembilan

Loke shoots down suggestion of 'Muhyiddin saga' brewing in N Sembilan

This is after a group expressed no confidence in state PKR chief.

LETTER | G25: Parliamentary reforms vital for checks and balances

LETTER | G25: Parliamentary reforms vital for checks and balances

Legislative branch of govt needs reforms to be independent.

Ex-deputy minister lodges report against accusations of corruption

Ex-deputy minister lodges report against accusations of corruption

Che Abdullah says he carried out his duties according to protocols.

Families of MH17 airline crash victims to speak in court

Families of MH17 airline crash victims to speak in court

Court gives relatives three weeks to give their testimony.

Zuraida prepared to consider 'logical' proposals from Teresa Kok

Zuraida prepared to consider 'logical' proposals from Teresa Kok

Plantation Ministry being streamed to avoid unnecessary expenditures, she adds.

Cabotage exemption: Four tech giants appeal to new PM

Cabotage exemption: Four tech giants appeal to new PM

Firms say M'sia will reap considerable economic benefits reinstating exemption.

PM Ismail Sabri, ex-Bersatu women chief Anina settle defamation suit

PM Ismail Sabri, ex-Bersatu women chief Anina settle defamation suit

UPDATED 5.08PM | The judgment was recorded during online proceedings.

S'gor agro board plans to sue over forest encroachment claims

S'gor agro board plans to sue over forest encroachment claims

PKPS says it wants to protect its reputation.

Covid-19 (Sept 6): 17,352 new cases, easing in Klang Valley, but not in S'wak

Covid-19 (Sept 6): 17,352 new cases, easing in Klang Valley, but not in S'wak

Klang Valley daily cases have not been this low since late June.

LETTER | Make it easier for foreign workers to get vaccinated

LETTER | Make it easier for foreign workers to get vaccinated

This is vital if the country wants to attain herd immunity.

MACC cleared ex-Tabung Haji chairperson Azeez of graft, court hears

MACC cleared ex-Tabung Haji chairperson Azeez of graft, court hears

Azeez appealing to quash 13 corruption and money laundering charges.

Find yourself at ISKL’s Open Day this September 30!

Find yourself at ISKL’s Open Day this September 30!

How can parents determine what is the ‘right’ school for their child?
DAP meets Azalina, open to backing her as speaker

DAP meets Azalina, open to backing her as speaker

Guan Eng: DAP willing to discuss if Azalina wants to replace Azhar.

Minister to Siti Kassim: Timepiece not a Rolex, has built-in prayer reminder

Minister to Siti Kassim: Timepiece not a Rolex, has built-in prayer reminder

Idris Ahmad says he has been wearing it for a long time.

Allow Parliament to appoint MACC chief, says TI-M

Allow Parliament to appoint MACC chief, says TI-M

'This will allow MACC to perform its tasks independently.'

Shahril takes aim at Harapan over disputes in S'gor, N Sembilan

Shahril takes aim at Harapan over disputes in S'gor, N Sembilan

The Umno info chief highlights the forest reserve and MB issues.

PM: More aid to be channelled to people next month

PM: More aid to be channelled to people next month

This is in addition to the Special Covid-19 Aid.

Sydney Covid-19 cases may hit peak next week as vaccine rollout gathers speed

Sydney Covid-19 cases may hit peak next week as vaccine rollout gathers speed

Australia trying to contain a third wave of infections.

MCA drafting recall election bill to discourage defections

MCA drafting recall election bill to discourage defections

The party says the bill can help make Malaysia more democratic.

LETTER | The Malaysian Dilemma

LETTER | The Malaysian Dilemma

Despite the reality, no one has the courage to bell the cat.

Germany's envoy to China dies just two weeks into the job

Germany's envoy to China dies just two weeks into the job

Hecker's cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

Taliban claims complete control of Afghan province of Panjshir

Taliban claims complete control of Afghan province of Panjshir

Group resisting Taliban forces has not responded to claim.

Group reminds S'gor govt of broken promises on sustainable projects

Group reminds S'gor govt of broken promises on sustainable projects

State govt accused of lacking transparency in highway development plan.

Covid-19: 68pct of adult population fully vaccinated

Covid-19: 68pct of adult population fully vaccinated

This amounts to 15,926,601 individuals inoculated, says JKJAV.

DAP MPs call for solutions as uncertainty over CLP exam looms

DAP MPs call for solutions as uncertainty over CLP exam looms

Law students are in the dark over when CLP exams will take place.

LETTER | US cooking up lab-leaked Covid-19 theory doesn’t help the world

LETTER | US cooking up lab-leaked Covid-19 theory doesn’t help the world

Washington has a long history of framing other nations.

Vaccination drive for Vietnamese community

Vaccination drive for Vietnamese community

KINILENS | Organisations come together to inoculate 200 Vietnamese living in M'sia.

Implement Undi18 ruling 'without hesitation', student union urges govt

Implement Undi18 ruling 'without hesitation', student union urges govt

This will show the govt respects the judicial branch.

LETTER | Asean has failed Myanmar

LETTER | Asean has failed Myanmar

People in Myanmar losing trust in Asean due to lack of action.

LETTER | Will banks finance development on Kuala Langat forest reserve?

LETTER | Will banks finance development on Kuala Langat forest reserve?

Financial institutions in spotlight for their role in financing deforestation.

Langkawi tourism players seek SOPs before reopening

Langkawi tourism players seek SOPs before reopening

They emphasise that safety of tourists is of paramount importance.

Heidy Quah sues govt over law criminalising offensive online comments

Heidy Quah sues govt over law criminalising offensive online comments

She is facing charges over the same law concerning a Facebook post last year.

COMMENT | Malaysians and philosophy: Chalk and cheese?

COMMENT | Malaysians and philosophy: Chalk and cheese?

Education system more geared towards quick national development.

PKR reps, N Sembilan grassroots leaders lose faith in MB as state party chief

PKR reps, N Sembilan grassroots leaders lose faith in MB as state party chief

UPDATED 3.46PM | They want state party line-up reshuffle over Aminuddin's alleged failures.

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Brazil v Argentina football match suspended over quarantine breach

Brazil v Argentina football match suspended over quarantine breach

Health officials walk onto pitch, stop game 5 minutes after kickoff.

Libya frees Saadi Gaddafi, son of former leader

Libya frees Saadi Gaddafi, son of former leader

He had been imprisoned since 2014.

COMMENT | We need confidence vote for speaker, resignation of AG

COMMENT | We need confidence vote for speaker, resignation of AG

Let’s have the new Parliament session begin with a clean slate.

Kit Siang: Ismail Sabri jeopardising historic confidence-and-supply agreement

Kit Siang: Ismail Sabri jeopardising historic confidence-and-supply agreement

The DAP veteran blasts PM for the AG's confidence vote stand.

Istana Negeri Sabah now known as Istana Seri Kinabalu

Istana Negeri Sabah now known as Istana Seri Kinabalu

State's administrative centre building has also been named Menara Kinabalu.

Ras Adiba hopes govt will consider 16 proposals to empower PWD group

Ras Adiba hopes govt will consider 16 proposals to empower PWD group

It includes drafting more focused action plan for PWD community.

COMMENT | Why only blame Anwar for Harapan's setbacks?

COMMENT | Why only blame Anwar for Harapan's setbacks?

Harapan leaders, young or old, must step up.
Umno leader: Muhyiddin's 'failure' will haunt new PM

Umno leader: Muhyiddin's 'failure' will haunt new PM

Puad Zarkashi questions the extent of Muhyiddin's powers as NRC head.

YOURSAY | New politics must include end to tolerating racism

YOURSAY | New politics must include end to tolerating racism

'This tolerant attitude is not so much Malay as it is Malaysian.'

Amanah appoints Adly Zahari as vice-president

Amanah appoints Adly Zahari as vice-president

He replaces Husam Musa who resigned last year.

AG at odds with Agong

AG at odds with Agong

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