Archive - 16 September 2021

MA63: Govt to pay close attention to Sabah, S'wak matters, says PM

MA63: Govt to pay close attention to Sabah, S'wak matters, says PM

Ismail assures govt will tackle unresolved issues through MA63 special council.

MyTravelPass: Immigration asked to review categories not required to apply

MyTravelPass: Immigration asked to review categories not required to apply

The 5 categories include diplomats and Malaysian Embassy officials.

Police: Three elements to look into over man's death in lock-up

Police: Three elements to look into over man's death in lock-up

They are duty of care, foul play and SOP compliance.

Only one new Covid-19 case requiring ventilator in S'wak

Only one new Covid-19 case requiring ventilator in S'wak

The rest are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic cases.

Langkawi pre-departure tests bode well for new travel bubble, says DG

Langkawi pre-departure tests bode well for new travel bubble, says DG

Only 5 Covid-19 cases detected out of thousands screened.

Gyms in Phase 2, 3 states open tomorrow for the fully vaccinated

Gyms in Phase 2, 3 states open tomorrow for the fully vaccinated

Deputy youth and sports minister says SOPs must be adhered to.

Some 30k civil servants yet to register for Covid-19 vaccination - Cuepacs

Some 30k civil servants yet to register for Covid-19 vaccination - Cuepacs

Cuepacs urges members to show good example, support vaccination.

Consider easing travel restrictions for separated couples - Syed Saddiq

Consider easing travel restrictions for separated couples - Syed Saddiq

MP says many have been separated from partners for too long.

KPMG to pay govt RM333m in 1MDB settlement

KPMG to pay govt RM333m in 1MDB settlement

It's one of the largest 1MDB-related settlements by an audit firm.

Legally wrong for Azalina to temporarily chair Parliament session - Hanipa

Legally wrong for Azalina to temporarily chair Parliament session - Hanipa

Deputy speaker election should have been held as soon as possible.

Covid-19 (Sept 16): 18,815 new cases, Sarawak still highest

Covid-19 (Sept 16): 18,815 new cases, Sarawak still highest

UPDATED 7.17PM | Meanwhile, hospitals in Kedah and Perlis are under severe pressure.

HK panel recommends single dose of BioNTech's Covid-19 shot for teens

HK panel recommends single dose of BioNTech's Covid-19 shot for teens

This is to reduce the chance of heart inflammation.

Over 65k S'wak teens have received first Covid-19 jab - CM

Over 65k S'wak teens have received first Covid-19 jab - CM

This is so they can start school safely.

Australia to build 8 nuclear-powered submarines under new Indo-Pacific security pact

Australia to build 8 nuclear-powered submarines under new Indo-Pacific security pact

The country is second ever given access to US nuclear submarine technology.

Govt to speed up Orang Asli vaccination to reach Oct target

Govt to speed up Orang Asli vaccination to reach Oct target

Only about one-third of community fully vaccinated so far.

Top e-sports players allowed to leave country after Ti intervenes

Top e-sports players allowed to leave country after Ti intervenes

They are set to compete in RM166m prize tournament.

Clinical trials for cholera vaccine to start by year end - Adham

Clinical trials for cholera vaccine to start by year end - Adham

Science minister says country has capacity to produce other vaccines as well.

China launches emergency response after quake kills at least three

China launches emergency response after quake kills at least three

State media reports dozens have been injured.

Chin Tong urges Hishammuddin to clarify stand on Defence White Paper

Chin Tong urges Hishammuddin to clarify stand on Defence White Paper

Ex-deputy minister says paper is vital to meet country's defence needs.

People enjoy taste of travel after lockdown in tourism restart

People enjoy taste of travel after lockdown in tourism restart

First batch of travellers from KL arrives for Langkawi vacation.

PSI: Penang to seek judicial review over EIA approval revocation

PSI: Penang to seek judicial review over EIA approval revocation

State exco says new EIA will also be submitted.

Azalina says she expected more 'concrete' govt-Harapan MOU

Azalina says she expected more 'concrete' govt-Harapan MOU

'Why is there no fixed structure?'

Wan Junaidi seeks low-hanging fruits first for swift reforms

Wan Junaidi seeks low-hanging fruits first for swift reforms

UPDATED 3.45PM | Some measures can be implemented without two-thirds parliamentary majority.

Younger people report more perceived discrimination in schools - survey

Younger people report more perceived discrimination in schools - survey

However, each respondent's understanding of discrimination may differ.
PKR nets youth activists including Adam Adli, Asheeq Ali

PKR nets youth activists including Adam Adli, Asheeq Ali

Anwar Ibrahim says they have long fought for reforms.

Strengthen resolve to unite as Malaysian family - Ismail Sabri

Strengthen resolve to unite as Malaysian family - Ismail Sabri

The prime minister says this in his Malaysia Day message.

Micro, informal businesses badly hit by MCO due to lack of savings - minister

Micro, informal businesses badly hit by MCO due to lack of savings - minister

Alexander Nanta Linggi says this is worrying.

Deputy speaker vote scuttled by Bersatu MPs - report

Deputy speaker vote scuttled by Bersatu MPs - report

They reportedly refused to support anyone with ongoing court cases.

Anwar addresses claim MOU lacks punch against corruption

Anwar addresses claim MOU lacks punch against corruption

UPDATED 2.03PM | 'The memorandum has specific clauses that stress good governance.'

Anwar: Harapan to discuss which logo to use for GE15

Anwar: Harapan to discuss which logo to use for GE15

UPDATED 1.50PM | 'Let us discuss this in a peaceful manner.'

Bipartisan MPs want PM to rein in Home Ministry, ready to amend constitution

Bipartisan MPs want PM to rein in Home Ministry, ready to amend constitution

They want the appeal against the court's citizenship ruling dropped.

Minister: Preventive law for drug traffickers sees 25 teenagers held since 2020

Minister: Preventive law for drug traffickers sees 25 teenagers held since 2020

PARLIAMENT | Hamzah reveals the info in a written reply to Alor Setar MP.

First all-civilian crew bound for orbit launches aboard SpaceX rocket ship

First all-civilian crew bound for orbit launches aboard SpaceX rocket ship

The four include a billionaire e-commerce executive.

On M'sia Day, Sabah groups appeal to PM to stop anti-propagation law

On M'sia Day, Sabah groups appeal to PM to stop anti-propagation law

They say the proposed law is against freedom of religion.

NY wants proof of vaccination at UN meet, chief says cannot enforce

NY wants proof of vaccination at UN meet, chief says cannot enforce

The UN headquarters is international territory, not subject to local laws.

'This is how we dress': Afghan women overseas pose in colourful attire

'This is how we dress': Afghan women overseas pose in colourful attire

'It's a fight for our identity.'

Online memorial launched to commemorate Covid-19 deaths

Online memorial launched to commemorate Covid-19 deaths

The 19th of every month is chosen as a day of remembrance.

MCA adds to chorus pressing Putrajaya to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

MCA adds to chorus pressing Putrajaya to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

Heng questions the attempt to maintain gender discrimination.

Macron says French forces killed Islamic State leader in Sahara

Macron says French forces killed Islamic State leader in Sahara

Sahrawi was the leader in the Sahel region.

'A fantasy' to think UN can fix Afghanistan, Guterres says

'A fantasy' to think UN can fix Afghanistan, Guterres says

'Its capacity to mediate for a more inclusive Taliban govt is limited.'

COMMENT | Harapan did not sell out with MOU

COMMENT | Harapan did not sell out with MOU

But sceptical view necessary as neither parties are good-faith actors.

Unvaccinated children suffering Covid-19 impact, Americas health agency warns

Unvaccinated children suffering Covid-19 impact, Americas health agency warns

Infections among children and adolescents in the Americas have surpassed 1.9m cases.
Kit Siang: DAP must lead public opinion on political ceasefire

Kit Siang: DAP must lead public opinion on political ceasefire

'This is not the time for political intrigues, plots and counter-plots.'

LETTER | The right to call Malaysia home

LETTER | The right to call Malaysia home

Inhumane for stateless communities to jump through hoops for citizenship.

Unesco recognises Bukit Bendera as biosphere reserve - Takiyuddin

Unesco recognises Bukit Bendera as biosphere reserve - Takiyuddin

It's the third such reserve given the status in Malaysia.

FDA staff say Pfizer Covid-19 boosters may not be needed, but do improve immunity

FDA staff say Pfizer Covid-19 boosters may not be needed, but do improve immunity

Pfizer and regulators argue over the need for booster shots.

YOURSAY | MOU relegates Pejuang, Warisan to the sidelines

YOURSAY | MOU relegates Pejuang, Warisan to the sidelines

‘They may have their own reason not to be part of the MOU.’
Covid-19 deaths (Sept 16): Another 422 fatalities, death toll crosses 22,000

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 16): Another 422 fatalities, death toll crosses 22,000

Selangor recorded the highest number of new deaths at 116.
Analysis: US looks to Covid-19 boosters to curb virus spread

Analysis: US looks to Covid-19 boosters to curb virus spread

Officials hope booster shots might prevent mild cases as well.

Wan Azizah wants suicide law repealed in next Parliament session

Wan Azizah wants suicide law repealed in next Parliament session

MP urges proposal to be submitted as soon as possible.

More SOPs relaxed, daycares re-opened

More SOPs relaxed, daycares re-opened

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