Archive - 19 September 2021

Other opposition parties should consider signing MOU with govt - analysts

Other opposition parties should consider signing MOU with govt - analysts

This to create a more dynamic political ecosystem in battling Covid-19.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

'I will always be a fighter inside and outside the ring.'
Don't appeal, respect citizenship ruling - S'gor exco writes to PM

Don't appeal, respect citizenship ruling - S'gor exco writes to PM

'This is to uphold justice for the women citizens in Malaysia.'
Over 500k missing digital vaccine cert complaints resolved - KJ

Over 500k missing digital vaccine cert complaints resolved - KJ

Causes include being vaccine dependents and incomplete PPV documentation.

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

He is Tottenham's record goalscorer and World Cup winner in 1966.

Umno man suggests Ahmad Maslan drops out of deputy speaker race

Umno man suggests Ahmad Maslan drops out of deputy speaker race

Puad says his election is unlikely without Bersatu's backing.

Pro-Putin party heads for Russian election win after Navalny clampdown

Pro-Putin party heads for Russian election win after Navalny clampdown

However, Kremlin says individuals are prosecuted for breaking the law.

HK opposition trade union group to disband

HK opposition trade union group to disband

Members report receiving messages that threaten their safety.

We'll focus on helping Covid-19 orphans regain emotional stability - Rina

We'll focus on helping Covid-19 orphans regain emotional stability - Rina

Minister says 273 counsellors have been tasked to provide counselling.

Claim that 250 Orang Asli Covid-19 patients fled into jungle untrue - Perak MB

Claim that 250 Orang Asli Covid-19 patients fled into jungle untrue - Perak MB

He says this was confirmed by the state Orang Asli department.

Covid-19 (Sept 19): 14,954 new cases, seven states in four digits

Covid-19 (Sept 19): 14,954 new cases, seven states in four digits

COVID-19 | They are Sarawak, Selangor, Johor, Kelantan, Sabah, Penang and Perak.

Report: Locals, NGOs push back against proposed theme park in Cameron Highlands

Report: Locals, NGOs push back against proposed theme park in Cameron Highlands

UPDATED 5.02PM | They fear the exacerbation of already bad environmental issues.

Khairy: Early October target for third dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Khairy: Early October target for third dose of Covid-19 vaccine

UPDATED 4.40PM | Priority will be given to vulnerable groups first.

Najib hints at re-election bid despite graft conviction

Najib hints at re-election bid despite graft conviction

He says Parliament is a must for politicians who want a say.

First booster dose targets elderly, frontliners and low immunity people

First booster dose targets elderly, frontliners and low immunity people

Booster will increase immunity in high-risk individuals.

Ex-Kunak rep dies of Covid-19

Ex-Kunak rep dies of Covid-19

Nilwan Kabang breathed his last early this morning, he was 71.

Kelantan raid uncovers over 2,000kg of ketum leaves for smuggling

Kelantan raid uncovers over 2,000kg of ketum leaves for smuggling

Authorities also seized six cars and four motorcycles in the operation.

Zahid says BN betrayed, MPs who jumped ship are 'weak'

Zahid says BN betrayed, MPs who jumped ship are 'weak'

He says BN must learn from GE14's 'black history'.

Private kindergartens can open, MOE clarifies

Private kindergartens can open, MOE clarifies

Operation is still subject to lower capacity and physical distancing.

Don't mislead employers on domestic helpers entry, Saravanan tells agencies

Don't mislead employers on domestic helpers entry, Saravanan tells agencies

The minister says the government will announce any policy changes.

Zafrul proposes raising Covid-19 fund ceiling, statutory debt limit for people and businesses

Zafrul proposes raising Covid-19 fund ceiling, statutory debt limit for people and businesses

Proposal will be implemented immediately after Parliament approval.

Faizal pledges to give RM27k of special advisor salary to Covid-19 fund

Faizal pledges to give RM27k of special advisor salary to Covid-19 fund

This comes after critics questioned Faizal's pay for 11-day role.

After Langkawi, govt eyes more island travel bubbles

After Langkawi, govt eyes more island travel bubbles

Ministry aims to allow more island tourism before monsoon season.

LETTER | M'sians need more affordable post-secondary education options now

LETTER | M'sians need more affordable post-secondary education options now

The current system is more focused on making money than education.

What's happening to drug law changes, ask Nurul Izzah and ex-health minister

What's happening to drug law changes, ask Nurul Izzah and ex-health minister

This comes after couple's arrest over cannabis cookies.

Back in the field

Back in the field

KINILENS | Agriculture and fishing sectors resume in Phase 2 of NRP.

LETTER | Ambiguity in public administration is bad

LETTER | Ambiguity in public administration is bad

Laws and regulations can be abused if not stated clearly.

LETTER | PDRM needs more compassion and discernment to rebuild reputation

LETTER | PDRM needs more compassion and discernment to rebuild reputation

Cops too often apply the law without considering the circumstances.

European Union-style bloc pitched for Latin America, Caribbean

European Union-style bloc pitched for Latin America, Caribbean

It could boost region's inequality-stricken economies, says Mexican president.

Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' election kicks off

Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' election kicks off

Pro-democracy candidates almost absent after electoral system overhaul.

FT Ministry to discuss homeless issues with NGOs in town hall session

FT Ministry to discuss homeless issues with NGOs in town hall session

The ministry is aiming to gather feedback and solutions.

DOE to take stern action on those clearing land without approved EIA report

DOE to take stern action on those clearing land without approved EIA report

Errant developers face RM500k fine, five years in jail.

78.2pct of adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19

78.2pct of adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19

93.1pct received at least one dose.

SpaceX capsule with first all-civilian orbital crew splashes down off Florida

SpaceX capsule with first all-civilian orbital crew splashes down off Florida

Quartet completes three-day flight into Earth orbit.

Covid-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli to be settled by November

Covid-19 vaccinations for Orang Asli to be settled by November

Over 90,000 out of 144,180 eligible for vaccinations have received jabs.

YOURSAY | Pejuang no longer kingmaker in wake of MOU

YOURSAY | Pejuang no longer kingmaker in wake of MOU

'It would be disingenuous to claim that Harapan sidelined Pejuang.'

COMMENT | Third deputy speaker a very bad idea

COMMENT | Third deputy speaker a very bad idea

There's no need for extra hand, it's just to please politicians.

Another Selangor forest at risk of being developed

Another Selangor forest at risk of being developed

The Shah Alam Community Forest is well-loved by locals, environmentalists.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 19): 324 reported fatalities, death toll at 23,067

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 19): 324 reported fatalities, death toll at 23,067

70 people died before they could receive hospital treatment.

Ongkili: Not in Sabah, Sarawak's interests to ignore MA63

Ongkili: Not in Sabah, Sarawak's interests to ignore MA63

'Agreement with Putrajaya must be based on MA63.'