Archive - 14 September 2021

Citizenship: Voices of M'sian mothers must be heard - Annuar

Citizenship: Voices of M'sian mothers must be heard - Annuar

Minister confident cabinet will look into it.

7 localities in 3 states under EMCO beginning Sept 16

7 localities in 3 states under EMCO beginning Sept 16

They involve areas in Sabah, Pahang and K'tan.

No provable element of corruption in Rina's case - PM

No provable element of corruption in Rina's case - PM

MACC has cleared minister of suspicion over source of wealth.

Full vaccination no excuse to be lax, KJ reminds Klang Valley folk

Full vaccination no excuse to be lax, KJ reminds Klang Valley folk

Minister urges public not to put guard down, stick to SOPs.

Over 50s to get booster shot, UK says Covid-19 vaccines saved over 100k lives

Over 50s to get booster shot, UK says Covid-19 vaccines saved over 100k lives

Some 24m Covid-19 cases may have been averted.

S'gor Muafakat Nasional vows to defend Malaysian Family govt

S'gor Muafakat Nasional vows to defend Malaysian Family govt

It will also stick to main agenda of uniting ummah.

Penang proposes reopening of outdoor tourist spots as test run

Penang proposes reopening of outdoor tourist spots as test run

Exco says test run aims to fine-tune health protocols.

Sabah, S'wak leaders welcome govt-Harapan deal

Sabah, S'wak leaders welcome govt-Harapan deal

Alexander Nanta Linggi says it could reduce politicking.

US envoy says no hostile intent towards North Korea

US envoy says no hostile intent towards North Korea

This comes a day after N Korea tested its cruise missile.

Taliban deny their deputy prime minister, Mullah Baradar, is dead

Taliban deny their deputy prime minister, Mullah Baradar, is dead

A video footage purportedly showed him attending meetings in Kandahar.

Anwar on new deal with govt: It's an MOU, not a CSA

Anwar on new deal with govt: It's an MOU, not a CSA

He tells why Harapan rejected similar offer by Muhyiddin.

Police: Sudden spike in cybercrime cases in Selangor this year

Police: Sudden spike in cybercrime cases in Selangor this year

380 cases were reported, as against only 51 last year.

S Korea fines Google US$177m for blocking Android customisation

S Korea fines Google US$177m for blocking Android customisation

Commission says Google's move restricted competition in mobile OS market.

Umno man accuses Bersatu of blocking Ahmad Maslan's appointment

Umno man accuses Bersatu of blocking Ahmad Maslan's appointment

Those with grudge against Ahmad are behind it, says Puad.

Why donation made with cash instead of cheques, judge asks Zahid's counsel

Why donation made with cash instead of cheques, judge asks Zahid's counsel

Zahid's defence argues against one money-laundering charge.

Sapiah makes history as first Orang Asli woman appointed as Jakoa DG

Sapiah makes history as first Orang Asli woman appointed as Jakoa DG

She received the appointment letter from PM.

LETTER | Let's also call Malaysia Day 'Hari Perpaduan Negara'

LETTER | Let's also call Malaysia Day 'Hari Perpaduan Negara'

Our diversity is not a bane but rather a boon.

Parliamentary reform supersedes individual and party agendas, say groups

Parliamentary reform supersedes individual and party agendas, say groups

Meet with civil society groups on ways to strengthen the deal, NGOs add.

Suu Kyi returns to court but still 'somewhat dizzy'

Suu Kyi returns to court but still 'somewhat dizzy'

The Myanmar leader is facing a slew of alleged offences.

Thousands protest against Taliban in Kandahar over evictions

Thousands protest against Taliban in Kandahar over evictions

3,000 families asked to vacate army colony.

England to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all aged 12-15

England to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all aged 12-15

This is to reduce disruption to their education.
LETTER | MOU a masterstroke by Pakatan Harapan

LETTER | MOU a masterstroke by Pakatan Harapan

The deal also represents a major victory for all Malaysians.

MM2H: Sabah, S'wak have special provisions under Immigration Act

MM2H: Sabah, S'wak have special provisions under Immigration Act

PARLIAMENT | They can adjust conditions for participation in programme, Hamzah says.

T'ganu govt urged to find solution to overcome domestic violence

T'ganu govt urged to find solution to overcome domestic violence

Rep says 288 cases occurred in Terengganu last year.

Foreign affiliates contribute 17pct to economy, value-added of RM241b in 2020

Foreign affiliates contribute 17pct to economy, value-added of RM241b in 2020

The manufacturing sector remains the main contributor.
Energy Minister Takiyuddin in self-quarantine at home

Energy Minister Takiyuddin in self-quarantine at home

He had been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient.

Zahid did not benefit from RM250k loan taken by his stepbrother, court told

Zahid did not benefit from RM250k loan taken by his stepbrother, court told

'Nasaee had paid the said amount to a law firm.'
Najib appeals to Federal Court to disqualify DPP Sri Ram

Najib appeals to Federal Court to disqualify DPP Sri Ram

Ex-premier's legal team filed the notice on Sept 10.

Govt to reduce Covid-19 SOPs to only 10, says defence minister

Govt to reduce Covid-19 SOPs to only 10, says defence minister

UPDATED 4.37PM | There are 181 existing SOPs in the National Recovery Plan.

Covid-19 (Sept 14): 15,669 new cases, Klang Valley back in 3k region

Covid-19 (Sept 14): 15,669 new cases, Klang Valley back in 3k region

Case count in Klang Valley hits 4-day high while Sarawak eases slightly.

Govt hits pause on deputy speaker race, to create third post for opposition

Govt hits pause on deputy speaker race, to create third post for opposition

UPDATED 3.41PM | 'Federal Constitution would need to be amended to create extra post.'

Govt-Harapan MOU is now public

Govt-Harapan MOU is now public

The agreement has been shared on Parliament's website.
Speaker says motion to discipline Takiyuddin for misleading Parliament 'expired'

Speaker says motion to discipline Takiyuddin for misleading Parliament 'expired'

This is over the emergency ordinances revocation.

Minister: Unemployment rate drops to 4.8pct in second quarter of 2021

Minister: Unemployment rate drops to 4.8pct in second quarter of 2021

Labuan and Sabah record an unemployment rate of more than 8pct.
'PM's Malaysian Family torn apart by govt's appeal against citizenship ruling'

'PM's Malaysian Family torn apart by govt's appeal against citizenship ruling'

DAP MPs urge the government to withdraw the appeal.

Another land reclamation plan in Penang, involves 400ha off Butterworth

Another land reclamation plan in Penang, involves 400ha off Butterworth

DOE invites the public to study the EIA report, give feedback.

Sparking digital action

Sparking digital action

YSEALI Boot Camp 2021 aims to spark digital action among youth from Sabah and Sarawak by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to spur their civic engagement journeys.
Chaos as opposition pushes to remove speaker, Jelutong MP ejected

Chaos as opposition pushes to remove speaker, Jelutong MP ejected

PARLIAMENT | Azhar denies he interfered with Rashid's decision.

Govt, Harapan MOU sign of positive economic growth - Zafrul

Govt, Harapan MOU sign of positive economic growth - Zafrul

It will create a more conducive environment for investment.

Govt must retract appeal against citizenship ruling: Lawyers' group

Govt must retract appeal against citizenship ruling: Lawyers' group

LFL wants govt to end blatant discrimination against Malaysian women.
MP SPEAKS | Looking at bipartisan MOU and its implications for Harapan

MP SPEAKS | Looking at bipartisan MOU and its implications for Harapan

We will play our part and leave politicking to BN-PN groups.

PM: Muhyiddin led NRC since inception, I trust him to continue

PM: Muhyiddin led NRC since inception, I trust him to continue

PARLIAMENT | Ex-PM's role as chairperson comes with the status of minister.

MOH to deploy rapid unit to set up modular ICUs in states with Covid-19 spikes

MOH to deploy rapid unit to set up modular ICUs in states with Covid-19 spikes

The ministry also outlines measures to deal with non-Covid-19 cases.

M'sian on S'pore death row launches 2nd song remembering country’s fighters

M'sian on S'pore death row launches 2nd song remembering country’s fighters

Pannir Selvam is in Changi prison for trafficking 51.84g of diamorphine.
Despite S’gor MB statement, ECRL doesn't cut across Kuala Langat forest

Despite S’gor MB statement, ECRL doesn't cut across Kuala Langat forest

Project owner confirms current alignment doesn't travel through Kuala Langat.

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Azhar: Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting

Azhar: Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting

This includes compulsory RTK Antigen Saliva test every Monday and Wednesday.

No choice but to fine MPs for Aug 2 gathering to avoid 'double standards'

No choice but to fine MPs for Aug 2 gathering to avoid 'double standards'

UPDATED 11.40AM | 'They have to pay the same amount as the rakyat.'

Najib, son go to Federal Court to quash tax suit ruling

Najib, son go to Federal Court to quash tax suit ruling

The leave application to the apex court has been filed online.

Leading Clean IT

Leading Clean IT

Basis Bay has been championing Green IT since our inception in 1996. Clean IT extends our efforts in this regard. It includes aspects such as social and corporate governance, which form the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) framework.
LETTER | It's movie time again but please release the films fast

LETTER | It's movie time again but please release the films fast

Otherwise, operators will lose out to movie piracy.

Covid-19 vaccine boosters not widely needed, top FDA and WHO scientists say

Covid-19 vaccine boosters not widely needed, top FDA and WHO scientists say

Some people such as the immunocompromised may still need it.

Israeli survey finds about 1 in 10 kids have lingering Covid symptoms

Israeli survey finds about 1 in 10 kids have lingering Covid symptoms

The number has dropped by more than half as the months passed.
Wan Junaidi ‘keen’ on third deputy speaker suggestion

Wan Junaidi ‘keen’ on third deputy speaker suggestion

‘Third position would lighten speaker’s and two deputies’ duties.’

Malaysia Leadership Development Seminar 2021 draws to a successful end with keynote partners

Malaysia Leadership Development Seminar 2021 draws to a successful end with keynote partners

From the 11th August to 15th August, AIESEC in Malaysia brings its annual Malaysia Leadership Development Seminar (MyLDS) virtual for the second time.c
‘Fogging clown’ finds new role in fight against pandemic

‘Fogging clown’ finds new role in fight against pandemic

The smoke machine he had used at parties becomes a disinfection device.

‘South Korea's Bernie Sanders’ tops presidential polls

‘South Korea's Bernie Sanders’ tops presidential polls

Lee, who advocates universal basic income, is the frontrunner.

Report: J-Kom new boss says agency to spread govt policy, not propaganda

Report: J-Kom new boss says agency to spread govt policy, not propaganda

'J-kom's main task is to empower the community.'

Penan community blocks timber company's entry into disputed forest area

Penan community blocks timber company's entry into disputed forest area

State govt urged to safeguard Sarawak's last remaining primary forests.

US, EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane

US, EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane

Methane is the biggest cause of climate change after carbon dioxide.

Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at testy US congressional hearing

Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at testy US congressional hearing

Blinken blames the Trump administration for lacking a plan.

MP SPEAKS | MOU will spare PM from giving in to court cluster's demands

MP SPEAKS | MOU will spare PM from giving in to court cluster's demands

Harapan will, in GE15, battle for people's mandate to be returned to the rightful parties.

COMMENT | Sarawak - the outsiders looking in

COMMENT | Sarawak - the outsiders looking in

Liew is careful not to romanticise the old isolation.
COMMENT | The pandemic will come to pass, but then what?

COMMENT | The pandemic will come to pass, but then what?

Looking at life through the lenses of a pandemic.

Mothers appalled govt appealing ruling despite backing by 3 ministers

Mothers appalled govt appealing ruling despite backing by 3 ministers

They urge the govt, home minister and NRD to withdraw the appeal.

Minister sympathises with mums after govt appeals citizenship ruling

Minister sympathises with mums after govt appeals citizenship ruling

Wan Junaidi pledges to speak his mind on the issue in cabinet.

COMMENT | With the country adrift, what will save Malaysia?

COMMENT | With the country adrift, what will save Malaysia?

More and more citizens sick of the current politics.

YOURSAY | Between Covid-19 ‘actual death’ and backlog

YOURSAY | Between Covid-19 ‘actual death’ and backlog

‘Why is it so difficult to confirm a Covid-19 death on same day?’
Motion on election of deputy speaker among focus in Dewan Rakyat today

Motion on election of deputy speaker among focus in Dewan Rakyat today

To fill the vacancy left by Azalina Othman, who resigned on Aug 23.

Annuar: Similar CSA deal with other opposition parties may follow

Annuar: Similar CSA deal with other opposition parties may follow

The agreement is not exclusive to Harapan, he says.

Covid-19 (Sept 14): 413 reported deaths, here's when they actually died

Covid-19 (Sept 14): 413 reported deaths, here's when they actually died

Penang has the highest incidence of Covid-19 deaths in the country.

Six states urged to allow those aged 18 and above stand for elections

Six states urged to allow those aged 18 and above stand for elections

They are Kedah, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor.
What's in the govt-Harapan deal?

What's in the govt-Harapan deal?

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