Archive - 9 September 2021

Khairy orders MySejahtera team to resolve 'missing' digital certs in a week

Khairy orders MySejahtera team to resolve 'missing' digital certs in a week

Those fully vaccinated can use physical vax card for now.

EMCO at 5 areas in Sabah, 1 in Pahang from Saturday

EMCO at 5 areas in Sabah, 1 in Pahang from Saturday

Villages and a school affected in Sabah.

Ex-Road Transport personnel gets 20 years jail for bribery

Ex-Road Transport personnel gets 20 years jail for bribery

Charged with accepting bribes from Kedah Coastal Transport & Trading.

Zahid's lawyer denies millions in Yayasan Akalbudi from unlawful activities

Zahid's lawyer denies millions in Yayasan Akalbudi from unlawful activities

No evidence to show proceeds from unlawful activities - Hisyam Teh.

150k Malaysians registered for Covid vax in Johor got it in Singapore

150k Malaysians registered for Covid vax in Johor got it in Singapore

Their data has not been updated in MySejahtera.

Media groups want freedom to cover Dewan Rakyat sitting

Media groups want freedom to cover Dewan Rakyat sitting

Currently, only 16 media agencies allowed at next Parliament session.

Afghan journalists beaten in Taliban detention, editor says

Afghan journalists beaten in Taliban detention, editor says

Zaki Daryabi shared images of reporters with large, red wounds.

SilTerra Malaysia managers arrested in anti-corruption probe

SilTerra Malaysia managers arrested in anti-corruption probe

'Investigation may be related to a legacy issue.'

New death reporting method to reflect real-time Covid situation

New death reporting method to reflect real-time Covid situation

UPDATED 10.30PM | Current delay reporting Covid deaths of up to "weeks".

Sabah rejects plan for law restricting propagation of non-Muslim religions

Sabah rejects plan for law restricting propagation of non-Muslim religions

'We have always respected each other,' says Hajiji.

MOH studying additional Covid-19 measures in Sarawak

MOH studying additional Covid-19 measures in Sarawak

UPDATED 9.20PM | Lessons there could be bellwether for other states.

Health Ministry releases more data in new site CovidNow

Health Ministry releases more data in new site CovidNow

UPDATED 9.10PM | Aim is to encourage better public understanding and rule compliance.

Najib and Justo locked horns over 1MDB scandal on FB

Najib and Justo locked horns over 1MDB scandal on FB

The online row started with Najib calling ex-PetroSaudi director a thief.

Penang's Covid-19 cases mostly from factories, construction sites

Penang's Covid-19 cases mostly from factories, construction sites

Amid soaring cases, the state to implement stricter enforcement.

2022 to be year of recovery - Muhyiddin

2022 to be year of recovery - Muhyiddin

The government is preparing to open the economy with endemic Covid-19.

Parliament must be free from grip of any quarters - Rais

Parliament must be free from grip of any quarters - Rais

Senate president says Parliament should also decide its financial rules.

Bank Negara holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery

Bank Negara holds rates, expects vaccination, reopening to fuel recovery

Speculations of a further rate cut proved untrue.

Najib wants Muhyiddin to answer 'rumour' about court meddling

Najib wants Muhyiddin to answer 'rumour' about court meddling

Muhyiddin has until tomorrow to reply to Najib's legal letter.

Health Ministry looking at other drugs to treat Covid patients

Health Ministry looking at other drugs to treat Covid patients

Drugs for patients in serious categories, says Dr Hishamshah.

Najib, Rosmah, Lebanese jeweller to inspect 11,991 seized items next month

Najib, Rosmah, Lebanese jeweller to inspect 11,991 seized items next month

The inspection will be from Oct 25 to Nov 5.

Unemployment up slightly in July 2021

Unemployment up slightly in July 2021

The employment to population ratio remains at 65pct.

Govt urged to include women voices in National Recovery Council

Govt urged to include women voices in National Recovery Council

NCWO points out women have been worst impacted by Covid-19.

GLC CEO, senior officers remanded for power abuse involving RM2.2m

GLC CEO, senior officers remanded for power abuse involving RM2.2m

They have been remanded for four days.

Medical tourism key in reopening sector, says private hospital association

Medical tourism key in reopening sector, says private hospital association

'The easiest, safest and most regulated are medical tourists,' says APHM.
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Covid-19 (Sept 9): 19.3k cases, Perlis hits triple digits for first time

Covid-19 (Sept 9): 19.3k cases, Perlis hits triple digits for first time

UPDATED 8.45PM | Kelantan also recorded a spike in hospitalisations.

MindAppz – Disrupting the Malaysian education system

MindAppz – Disrupting the Malaysian education system

MindAppz, an EdTech startup that focuses on education marketplace and advanced e-tuition for Malaysian primary and secondary students is the Top 30 Startups that have been selected for this year's Virtual Global Accelerator Programme Cohort 05 (GAP) by Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).

Court of Appeal upholds tax ruling against Najib, son

Court of Appeal upholds tax ruling against Najib, son

UPDATED 3.52PM | This is in relation to their respective RM1.69b, RM37.6m tax suits.

Status quo in N Sembilan after Anwar meets with state PKR

Status quo in N Sembilan after Anwar meets with state PKR

However, there are some 'adjustments' made to the state's political bureau.
Palm oil association wants migrant workers recruitment freeze lifted

Palm oil association wants migrant workers recruitment freeze lifted

The industry is reliant on migrant workers, says MPOA.

GPS blames Mahathir for rise of regionalism in S'wak

GPS blames Mahathir for rise of regionalism in S'wak

Its sec-gen claims Dr M had short-changed the state during his premiership.

Kuala Nerus folk look to groundwater as disruption drags on

Kuala Nerus folk look to groundwater as disruption drags on

Bore water system installers are being flooded by enquiries.

Govt will look bad if Najib given a post - analysts

Govt will look bad if Najib given a post - analysts

They say the appointment will provide ammunition for Umno's opponents.

LETTER | Reflecting on the aspirations of Rukun Negara

LETTER | Reflecting on the aspirations of Rukun Negara

After 64 years of independence, Malaysian unity still at stake.

N Korea puts hazmat suits on parade for national day, but no missiles

N Korea puts hazmat suits on parade for national day, but no missiles

Long-range ballistic missiles were prominently displayed last year.

Govt to revise price of Covid-19 self-test kit

Govt to revise price of Covid-19 self-test kit

It aims to reduce the price by year-end, says minister.

World wary of Taliban govt as Afghans urge action on rights, economy

World wary of Taliban govt as Afghans urge action on rights, economy

The all-male cabinet includes many on US wanted list.

FMM: Create one standardised SOP, one recovery phase for all economic sectors

FMM: Create one standardised SOP, one recovery phase for all economic sectors

'The current ones are confusing to the public.'

Caught on camera: Businessperson charged with murder of security guard

Caught on camera: Businessperson charged with murder of security guard

UPDATED 3.18PM | Assault charge dropped and replaced with murder after victim died.

LETTER | Covid-19 origins: US should start probing its labs

LETTER | Covid-19 origins: US should start probing its labs

WHO should send a fact-finding team to the US.

Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining

Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining

Scientists warn it threatens marine ecosystems, impact unknown.

Guan Eng denies breaching home quarantine

Guan Eng denies breaching home quarantine

He says the Sept 1-9 quarantine order was only issued on Sept 6.

Govt stands ready to provide further fiscal support - Zafrul

Govt stands ready to provide further fiscal support - Zafrul

However, he says the road to recovery is often not smooth.

'Untold damage' to economy unless govt tackles forced labour claims: Ex-minister

'Untold damage' to economy unless govt tackles forced labour claims: Ex-minister

Change labour policies as part of Covid-19 recovery plan, urges Wahid.

Overseas-born children of M’sian mums, foreign dads entitled to citizenship - court

Overseas-born children of M’sian mums, foreign dads entitled to citizenship - court

UPDATED 2.05PM | Judge says it would be discriminatory towards women otherwise.

Taliban promise to involve women in government in future

Taliban promise to involve women in government in future

The group says the current government is an interim one.

Halal industry key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri

Halal industry key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri

'Its recovery is paramount to the resilience of the overall national economy.'
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Japan seeks to extend Covid-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas

Japan seeks to extend Covid-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas

The government is attempting to relieve pressure on its healthcare system.

COMMENT | Now MACC is pinning blame on its own officers

COMMENT | Now MACC is pinning blame on its own officers

Even more questions for MACC after new revelations.
Royal signal, positions and deals - What to expect in Ismail's first Parliament meet

Royal signal, positions and deals - What to expect in Ismail's first Parliament meet

The political situation remains fluid and tenuous.

The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan - that was the point

The West owes Qatar a favour over Afghanistan - that was the point

Qatar is emerging as a prominent broker in Afghanistan.

YOURSAY | Imagine Najib as our ‘economic saviour’

YOURSAY | Imagine Najib as our ‘economic saviour’

‘Are we allowing the fox to watch over the hen house?’
Najib claims political interference in tax suit, lodges police report against IRB

Najib claims political interference in tax suit, lodges police report against IRB

He says IRB officers and politicians have abused their authority.

Rights group: PM should pledge vaccination for undocumented workers

Rights group: PM should pledge vaccination for undocumented workers

And no arrests too, or they will fear coming for the vaccination.

EU lists rare nerve disorder as possible side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

EU lists rare nerve disorder as possible side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

Only 833 cases have been reported out of 592 million doses worldwide.

Marzuk should be mindful not to ‘overstep’ jurisdiction, says Patriot

Marzuk should be mindful not to ‘overstep’ jurisdiction, says Patriot

This is over his remarks on syariah laws.

Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

Lambda is receding; Mu is rare but spreading in two countries.

Activists, lawmakers laud Kuala Langat forest reserve reversal

Activists, lawmakers laud Kuala Langat forest reserve reversal

‘It’s a win for the forest reserve and people power.’
COMMENT | The tragedy of the non-Malay dilemma

COMMENT | The tragedy of the non-Malay dilemma

We can never really have an honest dialogue about race.
Pro-China social media campaign expands to new countries, blames US for Covid-19

Pro-China social media campaign expands to new countries, blames US for Covid-19

Analysts say it's clearly a major, long-term investment.

COMMENT | We need a comprehensive sustainable development policy

COMMENT | We need a comprehensive sustainable development policy

All levels of society need to know what it means.

Parliament and the court cluster

Parliament and the court cluster

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

N Sembilan MB’s aide: Internal unrest due to ‘positions, power, projects’

N Sembilan MB’s aide: Internal unrest due to ‘positions, power, projects’

He says critics are not benefiting from