Archive - 13 September 2021

Japan's warning of terror in M'sia: Cops say security under control

Japan's warning of terror in M'sia: Cops say security under control

Checks will be stepped up to maintain public order, adds IGP.
Detailing CSA deal: Here's what Harapan and govt agreed to do

Detailing CSA deal: Here's what Harapan and govt agreed to do

Among others, govt agrees not to dissolve Parliament before July 31, 2022.

Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant

Guangzhou's real-world study shows Sinovac effective against Delta variant

Research exceeded the threshold decided by WHO, says vaccine specialist.

Covid-19 Delta variant dominant in Sarawak

Covid-19 Delta variant dominant in Sarawak

IHCM says 303 cases were detected from 307 undergoing genomic sequencing.

M’sian GDP to benefit from gender-responsive budgeting, say 20 CSOs

M’sian GDP to benefit from gender-responsive budgeting, say 20 CSOs

Their memorandum focuses on key areas which need gender-focused allocations.
Govt appeals citizenship ruling for overseas-born children of M'sian mums

Govt appeals citizenship ruling for overseas-born children of M'sian mums

Landmark ruling grants equal citizenship rights to M'sian women.

'Those predicting opposition's demise over reform deal don't know history'

'Those predicting opposition's demise over reform deal don't know history'

Kit Siang says Harapan still have deep differences with Ismail Sabri's govt.

Let e-sports star join top Dota 2 tourney, urges Muda

Let e-sports star join top Dota 2 tourney, urges Muda

Cheng Jin Xiang is ranked second on Dota 2's Southeast Asia individual leaderboard.

Man claims, in viral audio, he was held against his will in the ICU

Man claims, in viral audio, he was held against his will in the ICU

Penang Health Dept says the patient was in a 'critical' condition.

Ismail's govt inks 'reform' deal with Harapan

Ismail's govt inks 'reform' deal with Harapan

The deal is called the MOU on Transformation and Political Stability.

Bersatu and Umno in tit for tat over GE15 in Johor

Bersatu and Umno in tit for tat over GE15 in Johor

Johor PN says it's ready to dump Umno

Pharmaniaga: Deaths of vaccinated persons must be studied in the correct way

Pharmaniaga: Deaths of vaccinated persons must be studied in the correct way

Sinovac's distributor says raw data needs guidance by the authorities to avoid misinterpretation.

Suu Kyi dizzy and drowsy, skips court appearance

Suu Kyi dizzy and drowsy, skips court appearance

The Myanmar leader is not suffering from coronavirus, says lawyer.

Warisan: Harapan only involved us when deal with govt was about to be signed

Warisan: Harapan only involved us when deal with govt was about to be signed

Its Youth chief says the opposition coalition should be sincere.

Unsung heroes of the pandemic: Delivery frontliners that brave COVID-19, rain and shine to deliver our needs

Unsung heroes of the pandemic: Delivery frontliners that brave COVID-19, rain and shine to deliver our needs

It is without a doubt that eCommerce has rapidly accelerated over the past year, especially so during the pandemic.
Major changes in how MOH reports daily Covid-19 data

Major changes in how MOH reports daily Covid-19 data

Two key data to be mentioned on the CovidNow website.

Japanese nationals in M'sia warned about possible terrorist threat

Japanese nationals in M'sia warned about possible terrorist threat

The warning cites intelligence reports over possible attacks.

More than 100 teachers in Terengganu reject vaccination - MB

More than 100 teachers in Terengganu reject vaccination - MB

Total is only small percentage of state's teachers, says Ahmad Samsuri.

Covid-19 (Sept 13): 16,073 new cases, S'wak case count higher than Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Sept 13): 16,073 new cases, S'wak case count higher than Klang Valley

UPDATED 7.20PM | Klang Valley continues to see a downtrend in new cases.

Langkawi to serve as the benchmark for opening more travel bubbles

Langkawi to serve as the benchmark for opening more travel bubbles

Those planning to go there be responsible tourists, adds Nancy Shukri.
COMMENT | Lessons of Afghanistan for Malaysia

COMMENT | Lessons of Afghanistan for Malaysia

Don't play with racial politics or allow corruption to fester.

CJ issues new directions for remand proceedings

CJ issues new directions for remand proceedings

New measures are to safeguard rights of suspects.

Verde Resources’ Pilot Projects with Biochar display Some Surprising Results

Verde Resources’ Pilot Projects with Biochar display Some Surprising Results

Verde Resources aspires to materialise a sustainable growth business model focusing on the three main pillars of economic, environmental and social benefits.
Bersih lauds govt-Harapan MOU, wants transparency and inclusivity

Bersih lauds govt-Harapan MOU, wants transparency and inclusivity

'Rare achievement' shows bipartisanship has won, says group.

Covid-19 infections falling at industrial premises - N Sembilan exco

Covid-19 infections falling at industrial premises - N Sembilan exco

This is due to increase in SOP compliance, says Mohamed Rafie.

'No Anwar, No DAP' rhetoric now gone, Puad says

'No Anwar, No DAP' rhetoric now gone, Puad says

Umno man says this in view of gov't and opposition signing cooperation MoU today.

COMMENT | M'sia's first federal-level CSA – 8 questions to answer

COMMENT | M'sia's first federal-level CSA – 8 questions to answer

The agreement comes after months of negotiations.

Azmin: Surge in approved FDI signals confidence of foreign investors

Azmin: Surge in approved FDI signals confidence of foreign investors

FDI grows 223pct year-on-year for first half of 2021.

'Baseless' claim Harapan sidelined Pejuang, Warisan in deal with govt - Loke

'Baseless' claim Harapan sidelined Pejuang, Warisan in deal with govt - Loke

Several meetings held with other opposition leaders, says DAP leader.

Agong says efforts towards bipartisan cooperation very much appreciated

Agong says efforts towards bipartisan cooperation very much appreciated

UPDATED 12.23PM | 'This is the type of maturity the rakyat wants to see.'

Court orders police, govt to pay RM281k in damages over 2017 custodial death

Court orders police, govt to pay RM281k in damages over 2017 custodial death

KL High Court awarded the sum to T Benedict's family.

LETTER | Parliamentary reforms should start with speaker, deputy speakers

LETTER | Parliamentary reforms should start with speaker, deputy speakers

Le the independence of the speaker take root.

2021-09-13

2021-09-13

Senator adds pressure on minister to table Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

Senator adds pressure on minister to table Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

Set an accurate timeline, Fadhlina Sidek tells Rina Harun
Britain begins world's largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer

Britain begins world's largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer

Test looks at DNA in blood if any come from cancer cells.

LETTER | Transparency in Budget 2022 planning, a sign of better things to come

LETTER | Transparency in Budget 2022 planning, a sign of better things to come

Finally, signs of the govt listening to the voices of the grassroots.
Covid-19 (Sept 13): 292 reported deaths, here's when they actually died

Covid-19 (Sept 13): 292 reported deaths, here's when they actually died

One person had died as far back as April.
UN seeks US$600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

UN seeks US$600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Even before Taliban's seizure, 18mil people have been dependent on aid.
N Korea tests 'strategic' cruise missile with possible nuclear capability

N Korea tests 'strategic' cruise missile with possible nuclear capability

New long-range cruise missiles flew 1,500km before hitting targets.

24-hour operations for goods movement approved, says Wee

24-hour operations for goods movement approved, says Wee

Minister says move is to ensure smooth flow of goods.

Pejuang man laments Harapan sidelined other opposition parties in deal with govt

Pejuang man laments Harapan sidelined other opposition parties in deal with govt

Khairuddin accuses Anwar and other Harapan leaders of being untrustworthy.

COMMENT | Dennis Ignatius makes his case against Mahathir

COMMENT | Dennis Ignatius makes his case against Mahathir

This book reminds us that we are all complicit in our paradise lost.
PSM pans race-based lobbying of 12th Malaysia Plan

PSM pans race-based lobbying of 12th Malaysia Plan

Elites are using race to benefit themselves, says Sharan Raj.

COMMENT | Can broad-based reset councils bring us out of this loop?

COMMENT | Can broad-based reset councils bring us out of this loop?

New consultative councils must include young workers, intellectuals, and the precariat.

Special SOPs to ensure smooth Parliament sitting, says Health DG

Special SOPs to ensure smooth Parliament sitting, says Health DG

They include being fully vaccinated and taking RT-PCR test.

Upko absent from Harapan line-up because entry being formalised: Fahmi

Upko absent from Harapan line-up because entry being formalised: Fahmi

Upko president is expected to finalise the documentation today.
YOURSAY | 'We've the answers but not the political will'

YOURSAY | 'We've the answers but not the political will'

'There can only be equality if the Malays allow it.'

Harapan and govt to ink deal today

Harapan and govt to ink deal today

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