Archive - 24 September 2021

EMCO in five localities in Sabah, Pahang from Sept 26

EMCO in five localities in Sabah, Pahang from Sept 26

The EMCO will be until Oct 9.

Witness: WhatsApp messages analysis showed no signs duo wanted to fix Guan Eng

Witness: WhatsApp messages analysis showed no signs duo wanted to fix Guan Eng

The texts were between the project contractor and a businessperson.

MySejahtera: KJ jokes about ‘sleeping’ inside supermarket for forgetting to check out

MySejahtera: KJ jokes about ‘sleeping’ inside supermarket for forgetting to check out

Health Ministry to further improve the Covid-19 contact tracing tool.

Muhyiddin: M'sia, S'pore to discuss recognising Covid-19 vaccination certs

Muhyiddin: M'sia, S'pore to discuss recognising Covid-19 vaccination certs

Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong has agreed in principle.

PM announces rent waiver, moratorium extension on rental payments for PPR units

PM announces rent waiver, moratorium extension on rental payments for PPR units

The extension will be until the end of 2022.

Scarred by pollution, Jenjarom villagers protest against reopening battery factory

Scarred by pollution, Jenjarom villagers protest against reopening battery factory

The new company assures it's producing solar batteries.

NIP: No action will be taken against undocumented migrants - KJ

NIP: No action will be taken against undocumented migrants - KJ

'The priority of the ministry is to provide vaccinations to everyone.'

Hamzah defends new MM2H rules amid royal objections

Hamzah defends new MM2H rules amid royal objections

Minimum income for new applicants now RM40k from RM10k.

KJ: AstraZeneca doses interval to be shortened to six weeks beginning Oct

KJ: AstraZeneca doses interval to be shortened to six weeks beginning Oct

MOH is also discussing vaccine procurement for kids below 12.

Govt studying Sinovac shots, assures all Covid-19 vaccines effective

Govt studying Sinovac shots, assures all Covid-19 vaccines effective

UPDATED 9.50PM | A booster shot will be considered if its effectiveness is found wanting.

Rosmah files appeal to nullify her corruption trial

Rosmah files appeal to nullify her corruption trial

This is after High Court dismissed her application.

Cabinet continues appeal on sexist citizenship law to 'avoid contempt'

Cabinet continues appeal on sexist citizenship law to 'avoid contempt'

AG has also been instructed to brief deputy Agong about the matter.

Gibbon rehab centre owner loses custody of six gibbons to Perhilitan

Gibbon rehab centre owner loses custody of six gibbons to Perhilitan

Mariani Ramli lost a protracted court battle against the department.

Police to use MySejahtera data to nab home quarantine violators

Police to use MySejahtera data to nab home quarantine violators

UPDATED 8.05PM | Home Ministry tells Health Ministry to provide police with real-time data.

Cops propose govt to limit issuance of driving licences to senior citizens

Cops propose govt to limit issuance of driving licences to senior citizens

'As people age, they are more likely to suffer from health conditions.'
Govt mulls banning transgenders from entering FT mosques

Govt mulls banning transgenders from entering FT mosques

This comes after Perlis banned transgenders from entering mosques.

MMA: Making health workers report on migrants sends wrong message

MMA: Making health workers report on migrants sends wrong message

It could harm vaccination efforts.

USM researcher wins top German award, proceeds to fund ketum research

USM researcher wins top German award, proceeds to fund ketum research

She's among 10 who received EU60,000 in research funding.

CanSinoBIO's Covid vaccine, tested at lower dosage, safe for children

CanSinoBIO's Covid vaccine, tested at lower dosage, safe for children

This is according to a study done on children aged 6-17.

US CDC director breaks with panel, backs Covid-19 boosters for high-risk workers

US CDC director breaks with panel, backs Covid-19 boosters for high-risk workers

The panel did not recommend booster shots for high-risk workers.

Education institutions to resume based on NRP phase - ministry

Education institutions to resume based on NRP phase - ministry

They will operate two weeks after phase transition takes place.

Covid-19 (Sept 24): 14,554 new cases, lowest R-naught this month

Covid-19 (Sept 24): 14,554 new cases, lowest R-naught this month

Only two states had a R-naught of above 1.00 yesterday, suggesting that the spread of Covid-19 is likely slowing.

Ex-PAS Ulama chief prods ministers to speak against special draw increase

Ex-PAS Ulama chief prods ministers to speak against special draw increase

He says PAS should speak up as it is in government.

Top in Tech: Replacing Wet Ink and Paper for Digitalisation

Top in Tech: Replacing Wet Ink and Paper for Digitalisation

Pushing for digital signatures adoption across entire public sector by 2025

Court allows family to obtain police statements linked to Altantuya's murder

Court allows family to obtain police statements linked to Altantuya's murder

Family seeks to strengthen their case in suit against govt.

SOP breach: Noor Neelofa, husband to consider filing representation

SOP breach: Noor Neelofa, husband to consider filing representation

According to their lawyer, 'it's a small matter'.

LETTER | Useful lessons learnt from Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | Useful lessons learnt from Covid-19 pandemic

We can incorporate new positive habits into our daily lives.

Big round of applause for SEGi Sibu Clinical Campus

Big round of applause for SEGi Sibu Clinical Campus

SEGi believes that it is important to train their students on crisis preparedness and intervention so that when duty calls, they are ready to answer.
LETTER | Aukus and nuclear-powered submarines - should Malaysians worry?

LETTER | Aukus and nuclear-powered submarines - should Malaysians worry?

The government is unlikely to change Malaysia's neutral foreign policy.

CDC advisers back Covid-19 booster shots for those 65 and older

CDC advisers back Covid-19 booster shots for those 65 and older

However, this is not recommended for high-risk workers.

Kedah Bersatu: DAP's take on freight forwarder bumi equity must be opposed

Kedah Bersatu: DAP's take on freight forwarder bumi equity must be opposed

'DAP blocking bumiputera agenda' - state Bersatu information chief.

LETTER | Our tourism industry a shadow of its former self

LETTER | Our tourism industry a shadow of its former self

More must be done to revive this lucrative sector.

Court throws out Rosmah’s bid to nullify solar project corruption trial

Court throws out Rosmah’s bid to nullify solar project corruption trial

UPDATED 12.20PM | Her bid contested validity of Sri Ram's letter of appointment.

Malaysia to seek China's view on Australia's nuclear sub pact

Malaysia to seek China's view on Australia's nuclear sub pact

Indonesia and Malaysia warned the pact would lead to an arms race.
China's mom-and-pop investors, homebuyers caught in Evergrande debt crisis

China's mom-and-pop investors, homebuyers caught in Evergrande debt crisis

With outstanding debts of US$305bil, it has stopped paying some investors and suppliers.
Southeast Asia govts told to back plan to close coal plants

Southeast Asia govts told to back plan to close coal plants

ADB is leading a group of financial firms to buy out coal-fired power plants.
Malaysian man jailed 15 years for assisting Al-Shabaab terrorist group

Malaysian man jailed 15 years for assisting Al-Shabaab terrorist group

Ahmad Mustakim can appeal his sentence under Somalia's Justice system.

Britain's non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable - AU

Britain's non-recognition of Africa-administered vaccines regrettable - AU

It wants the UK to review the matter.

Taiwan blasts 'arch criminal' China for Pacific trade pact threats

Taiwan blasts 'arch criminal' China for Pacific trade pact threats

Taiwan has applied to join the pact shortly after China did.

Islamic State uses Taliban's own tactics to attack Afghanistan's new rulers

Islamic State uses Taliban's own tactics to attack Afghanistan's new rulers

IS adopts urban warfare which was Taliban's successful guerrilla campaign.

#10 - Know the facts and be the change

#10 - Know the facts and be the change

Qyira from UNDI18 talks about being a young activist in Malaysia and the #Lawan protest. Follow 3 easy steps to register as a voter and learn how we can stay informed with facts, not fake news.

COMMENT | Punishing Clare to silence future critics

COMMENT | Punishing Clare to silence future critics

'Lawsuits as weapons against journalists are convenient tactics to silence them.'

COMMENT | Probe on 'fake notes' must be independent

COMMENT | Probe on 'fake notes' must be independent

Remove doubts on impartiality by including an 'outsider' in probes.

YOURSAY | To vote or not to vote for Harapan

YOURSAY | To vote or not to vote for Harapan

‘We will vote for whoever does a genuine job.’
AG to draft anti-hopping law, says Wan Junaidi

AG to draft anti-hopping law, says Wan Junaidi

It will require in-depth research and time, law minister added.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 24): 116 reported fatalities, death toll at 24,681

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 24): 116 reported fatalities, death toll at 24,681

This is the lowest reported deaths since July 25.
MACC officer allegedly linked to missing RM25m arrested over drugs, firearms

MACC officer allegedly linked to missing RM25m arrested over drugs, firearms

Suspect has been remanded for four days.

Hamzah: Health workers must notify authorities of undocumented migrants

Hamzah: Health workers must notify authorities of undocumented migrants

SOP requires this when undocumented foreigners come to PPVs.

Findings of ivermectin study to be presented next month - KJ

Findings of ivermectin study to be presented next month - KJ

Study involves 500 patients in 12 hospitals across the country.

Police deny domestic violence cases in limbo due to Covid-19

Police deny domestic violence cases in limbo due to Covid-19

Sexual investigation division ensures IOs are not diverted to other tasks.

Vaxxing teens to save the country

Vaxxing teens to save the country

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