Archive - 15 September 2021

EMCO in Kampung Paya Mengkuang, Pahang from Sept 17

EMCO in Kampung Paya Mengkuang, Pahang from Sept 17

The order will last until Sept 30.

Retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel unchanged

Retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel unchanged

RON95 is at RM2.05 while RON97 is RM2.73 per litre.

Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' hopes Commonwealth Award can inspire others

Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' hopes Commonwealth Award can inspire others

He urges all to extend humanitarian assistance to M'sians, refugees.

5 PPVs in Klang Valley to conduct walk-in Covid-19 vaccination

5 PPVs in Klang Valley to conduct walk-in Covid-19 vaccination

The service will be offered from Sept 16 to 30.

DOE probes Sungai Tawakal scheduled waste disposal incident

DOE probes Sungai Tawakal scheduled waste disposal incident

Minister says evidence has been collected, arrests made.

PSB fears MA63 will remain a 'footnote' in govt-Harapan deal

PSB fears MA63 will remain a 'footnote' in govt-Harapan deal

Party not convinced MOU will restore S'wak's rights enshrined in MA63.

Contact sports among slew of SOP relaxations announced

Contact sports among slew of SOP relaxations announced

UPDATED 9.05PM | Terengganu will transition into NRP's Phase 3 on Friday.

Court grants AirAsia X extension to hold creditors meeting by March

Court grants AirAsia X extension to hold creditors meeting by March

Creditors meetings will be over carrier's planned restructuring scheme.

Oct 28 hearing for Guan Eng’s appeal on damages Utusan needs to pay

Oct 28 hearing for Guan Eng’s appeal on damages Utusan needs to pay

This is over a defamation lawsuit against the Malay daily.

Amirudin praises Putrajaya for following in S'gor's footsteps

Amirudin praises Putrajaya for following in S'gor's footsteps

MOU should be seen as attempt to improve Parliament, says MB.

Undi18 launches activism movement UndiNegaraku

Undi18 launches activism movement UndiNegaraku

Alternative to joining political parties for youths.

Don’t delay seeking medical help if you need oxygen - Boo

Don’t delay seeking medical help if you need oxygen - Boo

A patient’s condition worsened while using oxygen without supervision.

Neighbours condemn 'outrageous' N Korea ballistic missiles test

Neighbours condemn 'outrageous' N Korea ballistic missiles test

S Korea's military goes on a state of high alert.

Covid-19: 91pct of students aged 12-17 fully vaccinated in China

Covid-19: 91pct of students aged 12-17 fully vaccinated in China

However, authorities warn schools to be vigilant.

Khairy reveals 14pct frontliners suffered from severe mental disorders

Khairy reveals 14pct frontliners suffered from severe mental disorders

A lack of child care support at home is among the factors.
Environmental activists block major London orbital motorway again

Environmental activists block major London orbital motorway again

Protesters want British govt to provide insulation for 29m homes.

US soldiers who refuse Covid-19 vaccine may face dismissal

US soldiers who refuse Covid-19 vaccine may face dismissal

This is a matter of life and death, says US Army.

Over 40pct of Long Covid patients recover after four weeks - KJ

Over 40pct of Long Covid patients recover after four weeks - KJ

PARLIAMENT | Rehab programme set up at Sungai Buloh Hospital.

EU's chief executive warns against 'pandemic of the unvaccinated'

EU's chief executive warns against 'pandemic of the unvaccinated'

Ursula von der Leyen says varying vaccination rates in EU worrisome.

Zahid never promised MyEG project to businessperson, court told

Zahid never promised MyEG project to businessperson, court told

Lawyer submits cheques amounting to RM13m were not given as a bribe.

Home Ministry: 10 charged in court with falsifying vaccination certificate

Home Ministry: 10 charged in court with falsifying vaccination certificate

PARLIAMENT | One person has been convicted in Sarawak and sentenced to jail.
Adolescents aged 12-17 to get Pfizer vaccines

Adolescents aged 12-17 to get Pfizer vaccines

UPDATED 5.37PM | Priority for those sitting for national exams and the frail.

Azalina chairs Parliament session temporarily upon speaker's request

Azalina chairs Parliament session temporarily upon speaker's request

UPDATED 5.50PM | MPs offer congratulations on her return.

Lawyers want Suhakam to review Hamid Sultan's suspension

Lawyers want Suhakam to review Hamid Sultan's suspension

'The legitimacy is hinged on the question of constitutionality.'
ECRL: Selangor insists on ‘southern alignment’ passing through Kuala Langat

ECRL: Selangor insists on ‘southern alignment’ passing through Kuala Langat

This is line with economic development plan, says state exco.

Covid-19 (Sept 15): 19,495 new cases, S'wak still in spotlight

Covid-19 (Sept 15): 19,495 new cases, S'wak still in spotlight

New cases in Sarawak edges out the entire Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan combined.

Maszlee draws up post-pandemic edu policies, moots on-demand e-learning

Maszlee draws up post-pandemic edu policies, moots on-demand e-learning

He also suggests guidebooks for parents on distance learning for their kids.

Nine HK activists get 6-10 months in prison for unauthorised Tiananmen vigil

Nine HK activists get 6-10 months in prison for unauthorised Tiananmen vigil

Three others receive suspended sentences.

Schools reopening indicates endemic Covid phase - senior minister

Schools reopening indicates endemic Covid phase - senior minister

The country will return to 'normal', says Radzi.

Ministry launches internet packages for students

Ministry launches internet packages for students

The discount packages will start on Oct 15 for six months.

Travel bubble: Govt mandates Covid-19 swab test for all Langkawi tourists

Travel bubble: Govt mandates Covid-19 swab test for all Langkawi tourists

This must be done 48 hours before arrival.

Najib moots 7-day non-extendable total lockdown if ICUs near full capacity

Najib moots 7-day non-extendable total lockdown if ICUs near full capacity

PARLIAMENT | The circuit-breaker should be very strict, says former PM.

TimeTec Smart Parking 11/12: Cashless, Touchless to Automation

TimeTec Smart Parking 11/12: Cashless, Touchless to Automation

Stay tuned for the 12/12 series next Wednesday on Malaysiakini for TimeTec Smart Parking announcement.
Activists laud, place high hopes on Jakoa's first female Orang Asli DG

Activists laud, place high hopes on Jakoa's first female Orang Asli DG

They say Sapiah's success story will inspire other Orang Asli women.

Pua: Harapan loses nothing from MOU, Malaysia reaps rewards

Pua: Harapan loses nothing from MOU, Malaysia reaps rewards

'Opposition's views will actually be considered now.'

Bersih launches 'Voter Supremacy' campaign with 6 demands ahead of GE15

Bersih launches 'Voter Supremacy' campaign with 6 demands ahead of GE15

'It's time for people to assert their supremacy in a parliamentary democracy.'
Shafie chastises Harapan for inking deal with govt after 'stolen mandate'

Shafie chastises Harapan for inking deal with govt after 'stolen mandate'

PARLIAMENT | Where are values in our life, asks the Warisan president.

MPs call for state govts to sign reform deals with opposition too

MPs call for state govts to sign reform deals with opposition too

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq says Harapan states must ensure fairness, equality.

Tajuddin new Backbenchers Club chairperson

Tajuddin new Backbenchers Club chairperson

He replaces Arau MP Shahidan Kassim.

Anti-hopping law must empower voters to punish or keep MPs - Azalina

Anti-hopping law must empower voters to punish or keep MPs - Azalina

UPDATED 2.31PM | PARLIAMENT | This can be decided via referendum, says Pengerang MP.

N Korea fired possible ballistic missile amid deadlocked nuclear talks

N Korea fired possible ballistic missile amid deadlocked nuclear talks

South Korean military and Japanese Coast Guard give no details.
Agong lauds bipartisan MOU, looks forward to political stability

Agong lauds bipartisan MOU, looks forward to political stability

The king hopes MPs will cooperate in dealing with the pandemic.

Ex-US intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE

Ex-US intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE

Three men exported sophisticated cyber intrusion tools.

Khairy reiterates promise to let contract doctors apply for Masters scholarship

Khairy reiterates promise to let contract doctors apply for Masters scholarship

PARLIAMENT | The health minister says this is for their future.

Langkawi gets ready for reopening with tourism bubble

Langkawi gets ready for reopening with tourism bubble

It welcomes fully vaccinated travellers starting Sept 16.

Chinese court rules against #MeToo plaintiff

Chinese court rules against #MeToo plaintiff

There was insufficient evidence to support her claims.
Muslim preacher Zamri seeks to strike out two Hindu groups' lawsuit

Muslim preacher Zamri seeks to strike out two Hindu groups' lawsuit

The preacher contends the suit is embarrassing, frivolous, and vexatious.

Settle MA63 issues and implement within a year, KLSCAH tells PM

Settle MA63 issues and implement within a year, KLSCAH tells PM

Group wants Ismail Sabri to prove his commitment to 'Keluarga Malaysia'.

Citizenship for Borneo's stateless: Home Ministry asks MOH, Mosti for data

Citizenship for Borneo's stateless: Home Ministry asks MOH, Mosti for data

This is pursuant to vaccination programmes in Sarawak.
Indonesia aims to reopen to foreigners in November - minister

Indonesia aims to reopen to foreigners in November - minister

About 70% of its population would have received at least one vaccine shot.
How different are the old and new Covid-19 death numbers?

How different are the old and new Covid-19 death numbers?

A once-reliable indicator breaks under the strain of the Klang Valley outbreak.

Two treated, other residents evacuated after chemical spill in Johor

Two treated, other residents evacuated after chemical spill in Johor

Efforts to locate the source of the spill in the river are ongoing,

AGC considering decriminalising suicide

AGC considering decriminalising suicide

This is after a study on laws regarding suicide in several countries.

Amazon faces fight to form workers’ union in Canada

Amazon faces fight to form workers’ union in Canada

Efforts to unionize Amazon workers in the United States have failed.
Blacklisted by Taliban, refugee worries for parents in Afghanistan

Blacklisted by Taliban, refugee worries for parents in Afghanistan

A month after traumatic takeover, Shahrzad looks to rescue his parents.

Ombudsman Malaysia Bill to be tabled next year, says PM

Ombudsman Malaysia Bill to be tabled next year, says PM

Govt in the final stage of drafting the bill, says Ismail Sabri.

Biden denies China's Xi turned down meeting offer

Biden denies China's Xi turned down meeting offer

UPDATED 11.15AM | October G20 summit in Italy possible meeting venue.

1MDB to apply for substituted service in suit against Jho Low, 5 individuals

1MDB to apply for substituted service in suit against Jho Low, 5 individuals

Summonses not served as they are not at their addresses, says lawyer.

COMMENT | The return of former prime ministers

COMMENT | The return of former prime ministers

Their quiet movements are telling.
YOURSAY | Govt-Harapan MOU: A step in the right direction

YOURSAY | Govt-Harapan MOU: A step in the right direction

‘The next major challenge is the implementation.’
Covid-19 (Sept 15): 463 reported deaths, death tally now at 21,587

Covid-19 (Sept 15): 463 reported deaths, death tally now at 21,587

Average daily deaths over last week is 104, trending downwards.

Muda leaders want private universities to lower student fees

Muda leaders want private universities to lower student fees

This comes after public varsities reduced theirs by 20 percent.

Faizal Azumu's salary as ex-PM's advisor revealed in Dewan Rakyat

Faizal Azumu's salary as ex-PM's advisor revealed in Dewan Rakyat

Ismail Sabri says the position does not involve a pension.

Equal rights for mums splits cabinet

Equal rights for mums splits cabinet

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.