Archive - 23 September 2021

Tourism receipts drop 71.2pct to RM52.4b last year: Chief statistician

Tourism receipts drop 71.2pct to RM52.4b last year: Chief statistician

It's the second year domestic tourism receipts exceeded that of inbound.

Govt will continue to negotiate with S'pore on reopening border

Govt will continue to negotiate with S'pore on reopening border

PARLIAMENT | This includes on proposed daily cross-border movement, says Saifuddin.

Special allocation to be given equally to all MPs beginning September

Special allocation to be given equally to all MPs beginning September

PARLIAMENT | Government and opposition MPs were previously given different amounts.

Malacca declines to open borders for tourists on Oct 1

Malacca declines to open borders for tourists on Oct 1

CM says state will do so when it hits 90pct vaccination rate.

NPRA looks into Sinovac's application for use on children, says MOH

NPRA looks into Sinovac's application for use on children, says MOH

Sinovac has submitted dossier to seek agency's approval.

Covid-19: Health Ministry study finds vaccines reduce deaths by 88pct

Covid-19: Health Ministry study finds vaccines reduce deaths by 88pct

The risk of being infected is also significantly reduced.

Risk of myocarditis among vaccinated teenagers very low - MOH

Risk of myocarditis among vaccinated teenagers very low - MOH

Expert advises to get inoculated, take time off from heavy activities.

EU regulator to decide on Pfizer booster in October - source

EU regulator to decide on Pfizer booster in October - source

It will be EMA's first decision on boosters, says source.

Google suing India antitrust watchdog for investigation report leak

Google suing India antitrust watchdog for investigation report leak

Tech giant says it expects confidentiality in the investigative process.

Cabinet to deliberate on citizenship issue involving M'sian mums Friday

Cabinet to deliberate on citizenship issue involving M'sian mums Friday

Minister says AG will be invited to give advice.

Cops to call up ex-spy chief, senior MACC officers over missing RM25m

Cops to call up ex-spy chief, senior MACC officers over missing RM25m

The senior officers are being investigated for power abuse and malfeasance.

Residents urge DBKL to step up enforcement at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

Residents urge DBKL to step up enforcement at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

Several issues arise ever since the park is reopened.

G25 concerned with govt's 'paranoia' against Sajat

G25 concerned with govt's 'paranoia' against Sajat

Group says charge against the transgender woman was unfounded.

Pulau Batu Puteh suit: PM, govt given until Oct 8 to file defence

Pulau Batu Puteh suit: PM, govt given until Oct 8 to file defence

Court grants an extension of time after they made the application.

CIDB to operate PPV for Klang Valley migrant workers from Sept 27

CIDB to operate PPV for Klang Valley migrant workers from Sept 27

The vaccination centre will be open from 9am to 6pm.

Moderna chief executive sees pandemic over in a year - report

Moderna chief executive sees pandemic over in a year - report

This is as increased vaccine production ensures global supplies.

Govt confirms Lynas deadline for PDF extended to March 2022

Govt confirms Lynas deadline for PDF extended to March 2022

Deadline was supposed to be Sept 3 this year.

Sabah govt won't issue IC to migrants who received vaccine in state

Sabah govt won't issue IC to migrants who received vaccine in state

State will consider issuing them to undocumented natives.

Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices

Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices

Kit Siang wants probe into senior minister's alleged interference in Parliament

Kit Siang wants probe into senior minister's alleged interference in Parliament

Speaker should also step aside to ensure an independent probe.

S'wak Report editor charged with defamation over T'ganu sultanah case

S'wak Report editor charged with defamation over T'ganu sultanah case

Rewcastle Brown describes it as intimidation and abuse of power.
Covid-19 (Sept 23): 13,754 new cases, Perlis hits new record

Covid-19 (Sept 23): 13,754 new cases, Perlis hits new record

UPDATED 7.12PM | It is the third time Perlis records triple digits.

KJ: Adolescent vaccination important, 'herd immunity' now irrelevant

KJ: Adolescent vaccination important, 'herd immunity' now irrelevant

UPDATED 4.05PM | Not enough to vaccinate 90pct adults when children unvaccinated.

Malaysiakini pieces on Sabah polls bag two regional election reporting awards

Malaysiakini pieces on Sabah polls bag two regional election reporting awards

Five veteran journalists and media experts were the judges.
Lawyers’ group pans govt over 'buy time' excuse to appeal citizenship ruling

Lawyers’ group pans govt over 'buy time' excuse to appeal citizenship ruling

They say appeal not needed to comply with court ruling.

'Unfair to enforce 51pct bumi equity on freight forwarders retrospectively'

'Unfair to enforce 51pct bumi equity on freight forwarders retrospectively'

Guan Eng urges the government to provide more clarity.

Govt to further lower ceiling price of self-test kits, says Khairy

Govt to further lower ceiling price of self-test kits, says Khairy

UPDATED 3.50PM | 'Self-test kits are seen as a new normal.'

Freight forwarders raise concern over 'bumi equity' rule

Freight forwarders raise concern over 'bumi equity' rule

UPDATED 5.35PM | They say rule is applied unevenly between local and foreign firms.

Nov 8 decision on Najib’s appeal to disqualify Sri Ram as DPP

Nov 8 decision on Najib’s appeal to disqualify Sri Ram as DPP

Ex-PM's other bids to remove Sri Ram has been unsuccessful thus far.

Harapan calls for MACC chief to step aside pending probe against officers

Harapan calls for MACC chief to step aside pending probe against officers

This is to ensure a comprehensive investigation can be conducted.

56 politicians arrested over alleged SOP violations during MCO - Hamzah

56 politicians arrested over alleged SOP violations during MCO - Hamzah

Minister says 22 compounds were issued and one case charged in court.

US court compels Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content – report

US court compels Facebook to release records of anti-Rohingya content – report

Facebook had refused to release the data.
Malaysia-based ‘Sashimi Asia’ shines at SEA, SA & ANZ Awards Ceremony

Malaysia-based ‘Sashimi Asia’ shines at SEA, SA & ANZ Awards Ceremony

In year 2020, handbrakes were pulled on all ground-events, including those regularly organised by GETB for agent recruitment and motivation.
COMMENT | Tok Pa, please speak to Bank Negara

COMMENT | Tok Pa, please speak to Bank Negara

The central bank needs to take a fresh look at its role.
Syed Husin remembers #3 – Overcoming 1974 arrests and Ops Lalang

Syed Husin remembers #3 – Overcoming 1974 arrests and Ops Lalang

INTERVIEW | He recalls those who fought for a more progressive Malaysia.

No compromise over stand on gambling activities - PAS Youth

No compromise over stand on gambling activities - PAS Youth

Khairil Nizam says no to increasing draws for number betting.

Rina: Domestic violence resurges during extended Covid-19 lockdown

Rina: Domestic violence resurges during extended Covid-19 lockdown

UPDATED 2.07PM | Between January and August this year, 4,905 cases have been reported.

MP SPEAKS | Govt must come up with Covid-19 test strategy immediately

MP SPEAKS | Govt must come up with Covid-19 test strategy immediately

This is so country come move to endemic phase safely.

Xiaomi says its devices do not censor users following Lithuania report

Xiaomi says its devices do not censor users following Lithuania report

'Xiaomi fully respects and protects the legal rights of all users.'
Deadliest September: Kit Siang wants KJ to explain worsening Covid-19 fatalities

Deadliest September: Kit Siang wants KJ to explain worsening Covid-19 fatalities

We're one of the worst-performing in deaths per million population, he notes.

Syed Husin remembers #2: Konfrontasi and the early days of Malaysia

Syed Husin remembers #2: Konfrontasi and the early days of Malaysia

INTERVIEW | Veteran leader recalls the activists lost to ISA detention.

YOURSAY | Blaming God for disaster is a cop-out

YOURSAY | Blaming God for disaster is a cop-out

‘Takiyuddin is both right and wrong about the floods.’
French envoy to return to US after fence-mending Biden-Macron call

French envoy to return to US after fence-mending Biden-Macron call

The two leaders agreed to launch in-depth consultations to rebuild trust.
Under pressure, US donates half billion more Covid-19 vaccine doses to world

Under pressure, US donates half billion more Covid-19 vaccine doses to world

'This is an all hands on deck crisis,' says Biden.
Covid-19: Premises ventilation system will prevent the spread

Covid-19: Premises ventilation system will prevent the spread

Refer to system guides to prevent the infection from spreading - Health DG.

COMMENT | Ku Li looks back, while Najib looks forward

COMMENT | Ku Li looks back, while Najib looks forward

'The fact is, there is no going back for Umno.'

New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels

New WHO air-quality guidelines aim to cut deaths linked to fossil fuels

The maximum level of pollutants has been revised downwards.

COMMENT | The politics of climate change

COMMENT | The politics of climate change

Climate change is given low priority, even in the best of times.

Syed Husin remembers #1: Merdeka-era leaders lost to the nation

Syed Husin remembers #1: Merdeka-era leaders lost to the nation

INTERVIEW | He was drawn to grassroots leaders who championed the poor.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 23): 487 reported fatalities, second highest on record

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 23): 487 reported fatalities, second highest on record

This month has exceeded deaths in August, making it the deadliest month.
Selangor sultan disappointed with individuals rejecting Covid-19 jab

Selangor sultan disappointed with individuals rejecting Covid-19 jab

The ruler says their refusal will affect others as well.

Minister: More than 155k employees laid off during pandemic

Minister: More than 155k employees laid off during pandemic

No action was taken against the employers as retrenchments were legal.

Govt found 49 workers' accommodation unfit for habitation - Saravanan

Govt found 49 workers' accommodation unfit for habitation - Saravanan

Over 3k workers temporarily transferred to decent quarters.

'Toothless tiger' IPCC is coming

'Toothless tiger' IPCC is coming

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.