Archive - 12 September 2021

Baru Bian tests positive, unable to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting

Baru Bian tests positive, unable to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting

The Selangau MP is asked to undergo quarantine until Sept 21.

Harapan, govt to ink MOU tomorrow, will unveil contents for transparency

Harapan, govt to ink MOU tomorrow, will unveil contents for transparency

UPDATED 10.50PM | They agree to sign it at the banquet hall in Parliament.

Grand imam: Masjid Putra VIP quota only limited to 30 spots

Grand imam: Masjid Putra VIP quota only limited to 30 spots

'Don’t get mad at me, that is what is set.'
Ministry: Covid-19 death figures now ‘dynamic’ but more indicative

Ministry: Covid-19 death figures now ‘dynamic’ but more indicative

But before that, backlog clearing will cause spike in ‘reported deaths’.

LETTER | Govt should produce clear timeline on promised reforms

LETTER | Govt should produce clear timeline on promised reforms

There are some omissions from the offer made by Muhyiddin.

Despite distrust in PM's offer, Harapan says rakyat's suffering comes first

Despite distrust in PM's offer, Harapan says rakyat's suffering comes first

Guan Eng stresses the opposition cannot turn a blind eye.

Amanah, DAP to lead Harapan wings, PKR’s Saifuddin is chief secretary

Amanah, DAP to lead Harapan wings, PKR’s Saifuddin is chief secretary

Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub is Harapan strategies director.

Kit Siang summoned by police over MPs' Dataran Merdeka gathering

Kit Siang summoned by police over MPs' Dataran Merdeka gathering

Also called in for questioning is Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi.

Proposed agreement between govt, opposition still in discussion - Annuar

Proposed agreement between govt, opposition still in discussion - Annuar

A joint statement will be issued today once the discussion is concluded.
CSA: Harapan inches closer to ink deal, but some wary of consequences

CSA: Harapan inches closer to ink deal, but some wary of consequences

They fear agreement seen as unlimited support of the govt.

Back to school: Don't need uniform, just dress decently

Back to school: Don't need uniform, just dress decently

UPDATED 7.20PM | Wearing a face mask will be compulsory.

Govt mulls further action against teachers who refuse vaccine

Govt mulls further action against teachers who refuse vaccine

UPDATED 7PM | Discussing with Public Service Dept on further action.

Pangkor expected to open to fully-vaccinated tourists on Nov 1 - exco

Pangkor expected to open to fully-vaccinated tourists on Nov 1 - exco

However, it still needs the approval of the NSC.
Schools to reopen in some states from Oct 3, weekly rotation system introduced

Schools to reopen in some states from Oct 3, weekly rotation system introduced

UPDATED 6.40PM | Rotation system to reduce class attendance by 50 percent.

Covid-19 (Sept 12): 19,198 new cases, Sarawak hits new high of 5,291

Covid-19 (Sept 12): 19,198 new cases, Sarawak hits new high of 5,291

COVID-19 | It is the first time Sarawak broke 5,000 cases.

Rashid wrong for rejecting nomination of Azalina as speaker, says MP

Rashid wrong for rejecting nomination of Azalina as speaker, says MP

Don't hold onto positions when tenures no longer tenable - Ngeh.

School term for this year extended to March 2022

School term for this year extended to March 2022

UPDATED 6.50PM | Students will remain in existing classes until deadline.

Johor DAP leader: Hidden agenda behind calls for Anwar's head

Johor DAP leader: Hidden agenda behind calls for Anwar's head

'PKR is important as Malay-majority multi-ethnic party.'

A breath of fresh air

A breath of fresh air

KINILENS | People step outdoors as Klang Valley enters NRP Phase 2.

ADUN SPEAKS | It's the PM who needs an olive branch from Harapan

ADUN SPEAKS | It's the PM who needs an olive branch from Harapan

Govt in need of vaccine to immunise against political upheaval.

Rina: Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill to be tabled this year

Rina: Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill to be tabled this year

The bill's first reading expected in upcoming Parliament sitting.

Sungai Bakap Hospital in Penang looking for kin of dead man

Sungai Bakap Hospital in Penang looking for kin of dead man

Lee Tuck Chin, 67, last address was Sungai Puyu, Butterworth, Penang.

Labourer pleads guilty to raping minor in Kelantan

Labourer pleads guilty to raping minor in Kelantan

Offense punishable by up to 20 years prison and whipping.

Health DG: Langkawi prepared for visitors, but please adhere to SOPs

Health DG: Langkawi prepared for visitors, but please adhere to SOPs

UPDATED 3.47PM | Langkawi Hospital gearing up for possibility of infection spike.

Suhakam applauds citizenship ruling for overseas-born children of M'sian mums

Suhakam applauds citizenship ruling for overseas-born children of M'sian mums

Commissioner says it is important for children’s rights progress.

Cinemas prepare to welcome movie-goers for reopening

Cinemas prepare to welcome movie-goers for reopening

Staff members have been maintaining cinemas throughout closure - GSC.

Japan's vaccine minister Kono leads opinion poll on succeeding Suga

Japan's vaccine minister Kono leads opinion poll on succeeding Suga

Kono receives 27pct support in the poll.

Annuar: Communications Ministry will be voice of responsive govt

Annuar: Communications Ministry will be voice of responsive govt

CIJ looks forward to engage with minister on media reforms.

Penang deputy CM warns Harapan against rushing into 'quick fix' CSA

Penang deputy CM warns Harapan against rushing into 'quick fix' CSA

Ramasamy says accepting it is not a straightforward affair.

LETTER | PM and govt, don't appeal judgement granting M'sian mothers citizenship rights

LETTER | PM and govt, don't appeal judgement granting M'sian mothers citizenship rights

'Judgement gives hope Malaysia supports its own people.'

Over 17m adults fully vaccinated - JKJAV

Over 17m adults fully vaccinated - JKJAV

That's 72.7pct of country's adult population as of yesterday.

Emma Raducanu completes fairytale in New York by winning US Open

Emma Raducanu completes fairytale in New York by winning US Open

Emma, 18, beat Leylah Fernandez, 19, in battle of teens.

Gerakan man warns Zairil over PSI judicial review move

Gerakan man warns Zairil over PSI judicial review move

Does he want to be enemy of Penangites, asks Oh.

Half-Malay, half-Chinese Jamaliah sees bridging racial divide as key

Half-Malay, half-Chinese Jamaliah sees bridging racial divide as key

MALAYSIANSKINI |'A lot of what's happening is due to racial sentiments.'

Founder of Peruvian rebel group Shining Path dies at 86

Founder of Peruvian rebel group Shining Path dies at 86

Abimael Guzman died in prison after weeks of poor health.

Kit Siang laments 'record' 592 fatalities yesterday as death toll reaches 20,419

Kit Siang laments 'record' 592 fatalities yesterday as death toll reaches 20,419

Official tracker indicates 'actual deaths' at 100, others data backlog.

The Taliban is lying, France's foreign minister says

The Taliban is lying, France's foreign minister says

'France refuses to recognise or have ties with this govt.'

British monarchy could be gone in two generations, says novelist Mantel

British monarchy could be gone in two generations, says novelist Mantel

If she is right, Prince George will not become king.

Tawau MP's dispute resolution experience a necessary skill in Sabah politics

Tawau MP's dispute resolution experience a necessary skill in Sabah politics

There's still a lot of fight left in the ex-Sabah deputy CM.

'Internet access a human right': Ministry to announce next steps soon

'Internet access a human right': Ministry to announce next steps soon

Annuar says access must be viewed in a comprehensive manner.

YOURSAY | Wait, didn't Ismail Sabri say MRSM for Malays only?

YOURSAY | Wait, didn't Ismail Sabri say MRSM for Malays only?

'His 'Malaysian Family' feels like just another empty slogan.'

New feature on Selangkah to tackle mental health issues

New feature on Selangkah to tackle mental health issues

Existing users need to update the app.