Archive - 11 September 2021

Harapan inclined to accept PM's olive branch to 'save the people'

Harapan inclined to accept PM's olive branch to 'save the people'

UPDATED 10.53PM | 'Let us harness all our strength to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.'

Cops say not informed of helicopter 'intrusion' into Singapore’s airspace

Cops say not informed of helicopter 'intrusion' into Singapore’s airspace

'The police helicopter did fly near the airspace during official duties.'

Covid-19: Jakim to provide counselling services - deputy minister

Covid-19: Jakim to provide counselling services - deputy minister

This is for those affected by the pandemic.

KJ: WHO declares end of polio outbreak in Malaysia

KJ: WHO declares end of polio outbreak in Malaysia

The declaration was made following findings by an evaluation team.
Health Ministry to set up field hospital at Penang GH

Health Ministry to set up field hospital at Penang GH

It will provide more than 100 beds.

KJ appoints Steven Sim as Penang-Putrajaya Covid-19 coordinator

KJ appoints Steven Sim as Penang-Putrajaya Covid-19 coordinator

Sim outlines six areas he would like to focus on.
Ahmad Maslan proposes plan that paves way for Nga, could get rid of Rashid

Ahmad Maslan proposes plan that paves way for Nga, could get rid of Rashid

Proposal includes creating deputy speaker post specifically for opposition.

Father of four counts blessings after surviving horrific lorry crash

Father of four counts blessings after surviving horrific lorry crash

Nik Adlee thanks all who saved him.

Citizenship ruling 'a ray of hope' for women - Rina

Citizenship ruling 'a ray of hope' for women - Rina

Minister says it highlights the government's efforts towards gender equality.

Focus on helping M’sians instead of anti-propagation bill - Teresa Kok

Focus on helping M’sians instead of anti-propagation bill - Teresa Kok

The Seputeh MP says current laws are enough.

Govt mulls subsidy to keep chicken prices down

Govt mulls subsidy to keep chicken prices down

Deputy minister assures it will be a win-win for all parties.

Harapan top guns to meet on Ismail Sabri's offer this evening

Harapan top guns to meet on Ismail Sabri's offer this evening

On the table are reforms in exchange for stable political climate.

Cuepacs pans ex-AG for linking civil servants to Umno

Cuepacs pans ex-AG for linking civil servants to Umno

'Civil servants will always support the government of the day.'
Govt to probe video of VIP allegedly jumping queue at mosque

Govt to probe video of VIP allegedly jumping queue at mosque

Deputy minister says there should be no preferential treatment at mosques.

PSM: Opposition should take Ismail's deal, setting caveats will cause setbacks

PSM: Opposition should take Ismail's deal, setting caveats will cause setbacks

'These reforms not new, opposition spoke about them before.'

Covid-19 (Sept 11): 19,550 new cases, S'wak above 3k for seven straight days

Covid-19 (Sept 11): 19,550 new cases, S'wak above 3k for seven straight days

COVID-19 | Sarawak is emerging as the new Covid-19 epicentre.

2,593 students begin Covid-19 vaccination in Labuan

2,593 students begin Covid-19 vaccination in Labuan

99pct of teachers have also been vaccinated ahead of schools reopening.

Elected deputy speaker should quit their party posts - Bersih

Elected deputy speaker should quit their party posts - Bersih

'Resignation important to show deputy speaker truly independent.'

COMMENT | The Machiavellian bomoh

COMMENT | The Machiavellian bomoh

Malaysia's issues are not as simple as they seem.

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Kedah MB: Kulim airport project not given to firm under probe

Kedah MB: Kulim airport project not given to firm under probe

Sanusi showed MACC dropped the investigation in November 2020.

Ex-CID director Zaman Khan dies

Ex-CID director Zaman Khan dies

The 80-year-old passed at the National Heart Institute.

MP wants suicide decriminalised in Parliament next week

MP wants suicide decriminalised in Parliament next week

'Suicide not a criminal issue but social and health problem'.

Anwar: Ismail Sabri's reforms a good start but no deal yet

Anwar: Ismail Sabri's reforms a good start but no deal yet

Opposition leader says common ground, confidence vote still needed.

Dropped deputy minister appointed Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia chair

Dropped deputy minister appointed Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia chair

AIM receives govt funding to provide micro-loans.

PM's offer needs to be better than Muhyiddin's, says Guan Eng

PM's offer needs to be better than Muhyiddin's, says Guan Eng

The DAP leader says it would show sincerity, commitment to reforms.

YOURSAY | Caveat emptor on PM’s promises of reform

YOURSAY | Caveat emptor on PM’s promises of reform

‘Malaysians should welcome them with two conditions…’
Four in Sabah family killed in fire as firefighters delayed

Four in Sabah family killed in fire as firefighters delayed

Firefighters had to contact caller for actual location.

Ex-Limkokwing students demand RM5m over accreditation issues

Ex-Limkokwing students demand RM5m over accreditation issues

They seek damages, fees paid, and living expenses in Malaysia.

Why recall elections could work better than anti-hopping law in Malaysia

Why recall elections could work better than anti-hopping law in Malaysia

Critics say several issues on anti-hopping law remain unaddressed.

France's ex-health minister under probe over handling of Covid-19 pandemic

France's ex-health minister under probe over handling of Covid-19 pandemic

She stepped down in Feb 2020, the start of the pandemic.

Biden, Xi discussed Covid-19 origins in call - White House

Biden, Xi discussed Covid-19 origins in call - White House

China denies that it is not cooperating in the investigation.

Afghan economic meltdown would be 'gift for terrorists', says UN chief

Afghan economic meltdown would be 'gift for terrorists', says UN chief

Antonio Guterres says cash injection vital to prevent economic collapse.

COMMENT | Bring on the elections. It’s our best option

COMMENT | Bring on the elections. It’s our best option

We have to go back to a democratically-elected government.

US could authorise Pfizer Covid-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October - sources

US could authorise Pfizer Covid-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October - sources

Authorities could decide within three weeks of application for approval.

Covid-19 vaccines hold strong against Delta, protection waning in older adults

Covid-19 vaccines hold strong against Delta, protection waning in older adults

US study shows vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalisation, death.

COMMENT | Designate Kuala Langat forest as national park

COMMENT | Designate Kuala Langat forest as national park

This will attract funding and expertise to conserve the forest reserve.

Kit Siang: Premature to talk about ‘living with Covid’ when cases still high

Kit Siang: Premature to talk about ‘living with Covid’ when cases still high

Malaysia should still be in pandemic mode, not endemic mode.
PM, govt sued over Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty issue

PM, govt sued over Pulau Batu Puteh sovereignty issue

Mohd Hatta Sanuri is suing on behalf of 32mil Malaysians.

Muhyiddin says PN to make comeback, he will contest in GE15

Muhyiddin says PN to make comeback, he will contest in GE15

The former PM also defends his handling of Covid pandemic.
Ahmad Maslan: I was a 'victim' of unregulated political funding

Ahmad Maslan: I was a 'victim' of unregulated political funding

Pontian MP voices support for enactment of a political financing act.