Archive - 21 September 2021

Father of Selangor MB dies

Father of Selangor MB dies

Shari Mokhsin was 67 years old.

Police to question portal owner on report concerning arrest of MACC officers

Police to question portal owner on report concerning arrest of MACC officers

The police has not received any report on the case.

EMCO in 3 localities in Sabah, Pahang

EMCO in 3 localities in Sabah, Pahang

Affected areas include Kampung Baru Cenderawaseh in Pekan.

362 human trafficking victims rescued this year

362 human trafficking victims rescued this year

Most were Bangladeshis, Indonesians, and Indians.

Petrol stations among businesses allowed open from 6am to midnight

Petrol stations among businesses allowed open from 6am to midnight

Decision to allow interstate travel must be made responsibly - Hishammuddin.


No application submitted for theme park in Cameron Highlands - MB

No application submitted for theme park in Cameron Highlands - MB

Wan Rosdy rebuts claims of RM100m, 24ha theme park.

Full moon rising

Full moon rising

KINILENS | The mid-autumn festival is observed by the Chinese Malaysian community today.

Govt to start paying MySejahtera developer from April this year - PM

Govt to start paying MySejahtera developer from April this year - PM

UPDATED 9.40PM | App started as CSR effort, says Ismail Sabri.

NGOs urge govt not to discriminate against unvaccinated people

NGOs urge govt not to discriminate against unvaccinated people

'Current govt policy encourages discrimination, injustice to unvaccinated.'

Malacca govt offers 'new deal' to opposition reps

Malacca govt offers 'new deal' to opposition reps

Deal includes more service centre emolument, join state Covid committee.

J&J: 2nd shot boosts protection for moderate-severe Covid-19 to 94 pct

J&J: 2nd shot boosts protection for moderate-severe Covid-19 to 94 pct

That compares to 70 pct protection with single dose.

Over RM1m spent to renovate four offices of ministers, deputies

Over RM1m spent to renovate four offices of ministers, deputies

Office renovation despite more working from home due to Covid-19.

MP: PM dodged confidence vote because he's surrounded by thieves

MP: PM dodged confidence vote because he's surrounded by thieves

'He's sitting among gang of thieves who cannot be trusted'.

PM denies rebranded J-Kom misused for political agenda

PM denies rebranded J-Kom misused for political agenda

'J-Kom provided 291 creative content such as posters, video.'

Ramkarpal: Citizenship ruling is not binding, govt's appeal does not matter

Ramkarpal: Citizenship ruling is not binding, govt's appeal does not matter

Govt should amend 'ambiguous' provisions in the Constitution, he argues.

Lawyer to appeal for reinstatement of suit over Anwar’s royal pardon

Lawyer to appeal for reinstatement of suit over Anwar’s royal pardon

This comes after the Court of Appeal strikes out his legal challenge.

Lawyer: Ahmad Zahid should not be prosecuted for corruption

Lawyer: Ahmad Zahid should not be prosecuted for corruption

No evidence of him committing any misconduct, his lawyer argues.

After Langkawi, now Genting, Tioman, and Malacca to open for tourists

After Langkawi, now Genting, Tioman, and Malacca to open for tourists

SOP for entering those destinations will be studied - Nancy Shukri.

LETTER | Parenting during pandemic: Opportunities and challenges

LETTER | Parenting during pandemic: Opportunities and challenges

The pandemic could also teach us to become more conscious parents.
80pct of Malaysian adult population fully vaccinated, PM announces

80pct of Malaysian adult population fully vaccinated, PM announces

This feat is a success of us all, Ismail Sabri declares.

580k households slip into B40, absolute poverty rate rises to 8.4pct - PM

580k households slip into B40, absolute poverty rate rises to 8.4pct - PM

This is caused by the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Experts call for mandatory vaccination in Singapore as cases spike

Experts call for mandatory vaccination in Singapore as cases spike

Singapore govt has paused easing of restrictions this month.

Court strikes out lawyer's suit challenging legality of Anwar's royal pardon

Court strikes out lawyer's suit challenging legality of Anwar's royal pardon

Claims made by Khairul are unsustainable, it rules.

FT Ministry: 60pct of public housing applicants still waiting to move in

FT Ministry: 60pct of public housing applicants still waiting to move in

PARLIAMENT | It's due to refurbishment works and current tenants refusing to leave.

COMMENT | The pandemic – a lost opportunity?

COMMENT | The pandemic – a lost opportunity?

Current leaders are not willing to admit the flaws in the system.
Covid-19 (Sept 21): 15,759 new cases, seven states in four digits

Covid-19 (Sept 21): 15,759 new cases, seven states in four digits

New cases are still relatively high in Sarawak and exceed those of the more populous Klang Valley.

KJ pledges to look into issues raised by contract doctor group

KJ pledges to look into issues raised by contract doctor group

The minister met with Hartal Doktor Kontrak virtually today.

156 PPVs to open for daily school students, teenagers starting Sept 23

156 PPVs to open for daily school students, teenagers starting Sept 23

The schedule will be issued by the respective schools.

Gunung Jerai tragedy: Anwar urges Takiyuddin to act, not blame God

Gunung Jerai tragedy: Anwar urges Takiyuddin to act, not blame God

Opposition head expresses dissatisfaction in minister's explanation of disaster.

Canada's Trudeau wins another minority in election, claims 'clear mandate'

Canada's Trudeau wins another minority in election, claims 'clear mandate'

Conservative leader Erin O'Toole conceded defeat as results trickled in.

Learning 21st century skills for kids with personal human touch & fun learning method

Learning 21st century skills for kids with personal human touch & fun learning method

“Do you like Ironman or Transformers? Is it awesome that the robots can fly & transform into a car or lorry? Do you want to create your own robots, son?” ask a man to his son.
Australia has lost one-third of its koalas in past three years

Australia has lost one-third of its koalas in past three years

The population is hit by drought, bushfires and developers cutting down trees.
Don't use disinfectant nano mist spray directly on human, MOH warns

Don't use disinfectant nano mist spray directly on human, MOH warns

Health DG says they can cause irritation.

Desperate Semporna residents throng PPV daily in hopes of getting vaccine

Desperate Semporna residents throng PPV daily in hopes of getting vaccine

Health Ministry official says they will look into the matter.

Philippines supports Australia nuclear sub pact to counter China

Philippines supports Australia nuclear sub pact to counter China

It can maintain the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region.

Govt aims to fulfil court order on automatic voter registration

Govt aims to fulfil court order on automatic voter registration

PARLIAMENT | Law minister says govt will 'try its best' to do so.

US to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign air travelers in Nov

US to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign air travelers in Nov

The decision marks an abrupt shift for Biden's administration.

Muda gets green light in legal bid against Home Ministry over registration

Muda gets green light in legal bid against Home Ministry over registration

Court grants leave for judicial review against Hamzah's appeal refusal.

COMMENT | Collective action for net-zero emissions Malaysia

COMMENT | Collective action for net-zero emissions Malaysia

Time is running out and the earth is warming.
Shafee only paid RM1,000 as DPP in Anwar's sodomy appeal: MACC officer

Shafee only paid RM1,000 as DPP in Anwar's sodomy appeal: MACC officer

PKR chief had contended Shafee received RM9.5m for the job.

Suaram disputes custodial death numbers given in Parliament

Suaram disputes custodial death numbers given in Parliament

Human rights group says Hamzah is not applying correct criteria.

Vaccine sceptic Bolsonaro gets a pass at UN but not New York restaurants

Vaccine sceptic Bolsonaro gets a pass at UN but not New York restaurants

Brazil president says his immune system is strong enough.

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Submarine dispute has EU chair asking: Is America back?

Submarine dispute has EU chair asking: Is America back?

EU foreign ministers will discuss Australia scrapping submarine order with France.

Buckle up: Cambodian students build manned drone to aid community

Buckle up: Cambodian students build manned drone to aid community

They hope it can be used to ferry people, fight fires.

COMMENT | Country needs urgent law reform

COMMENT | Country needs urgent law reform

Politics is the art of the possible.
Gobind dares Azmin to admit blocking Nga, Azhar says he changed his mind

Gobind dares Azmin to admit blocking Nga, Azhar says he changed his mind

UPDATED 1PM | PARLIAMENT | Rashid cuts off mics before Azmin could reply on chairing issue.

LETTER | Measures need to be taken if NRP goes awry

LETTER | Measures need to be taken if NRP goes awry

Examine the causes of the high number of daily cases.
LETTER | 4A Committee appointment cannot just be revoked

LETTER | 4A Committee appointment cannot just be revoked

Noraini's decision to remove Vice-Chancellor Permanent Selection Committee member quashed.

COMMENT | The new flower power

COMMENT | The new flower power

Hats off to Libresse for sparking the conversation on our vulvas.
Survey: 44pct report witnessing teachers making sexually provocative jokes

Survey: 44pct report witnessing teachers making sexually provocative jokes

UPDATED 10.58AM | Over half of those surveyed also experienced verbal sexual harassment.

Canadians vote as Trudeau's bid for a decisive win hangs in the balance

Canadians vote as Trudeau's bid for a decisive win hangs in the balance

The PM may likely lose his bid for a parliamentary majority.

3,2,1… Action! Insist on indoor clean air with Initial AirDeka Campaign with your creative act!

3,2,1… Action! Insist on indoor clean air with Initial AirDeka Campaign with your creative act!

Initial Hygiene Malaysia has launched an exciting campaign to emphasise the need for clean air in celebration of the patriotic months.
COMMENT | What will it take to end MACC’s endless woes?

COMMENT | What will it take to end MACC’s endless woes?

Another day and yet another scandal afflicts our graft busters.
Wild party: Two cops among 14 nabbed at a luxury condominium

Wild party: Two cops among 14 nabbed at a luxury condominium

The seven men and seven women arrested were positive for ketamine.

MPs urge govt to expedite tabling of Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

MPs urge govt to expedite tabling of Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

Greater protection against sexual harrassment needed online, in schools.

YOURSAY | MM2H fiasco – govt cuts off nose to spite its face

YOURSAY | MM2H fiasco – govt cuts off nose to spite its face

‘It thinks that by raising its price, it can raise its revenue.’
Status of Undi18 implementation among the focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Status of Undi18 implementation among the focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Gobind Singh will ask about the govt’s steps to implement it.

Senior minister 'interfering' in speaker's decision goes against reforms - lawyer

Senior minister 'interfering' in speaker's decision goes against reforms - lawyer

Also against the spirit of the signed MOU, says Haniff Khatri.
Harapan cabinet’s decision to extend Lynas’ licence valid, rules court

Harapan cabinet’s decision to extend Lynas’ licence valid, rules court

The judge states this in the full written grounds of judgment.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 21): 301 reported fatalities, total at 23,744

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 21): 301 reported fatalities, total at 23,744

Daily death toll remains above 300 - the eighth day in a row.

Supermax subsidiary workers claim mistreatment, but firm says untrue

Supermax subsidiary workers claim mistreatment, but firm says untrue

Company states wayward workers were 'counselled', not fined or locked up.

More than half of students feel 'pressured' due to online learning

More than half of students feel 'pressured' due to online learning

This survey by MOE was conducted between March and July last year.

PAS MP notes objections to Terengganu reclamation project

PAS MP notes objections to Terengganu reclamation project

Khairuddin says the project requires an in-depth study on socio-economic impact.

Pfizer/BioNTech say data show vaccine safe and protective in kids

Pfizer/BioNTech say data show vaccine safe and protective in kids

It performs similarly in children aged five to 11 as older people.

'Ex-spy chief' and the MACC

'Ex-spy chief' and the MACC

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