Archive - 26 September 2021

Foreign minister appoints special advisor on Afghanistan

Foreign minister appoints special advisor on Afghanistan

Ahmad Azam will help facilitate humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

Perak will not rush into reopening Pangkor to public

Perak will not rush into reopening Pangkor to public

Decision will be based on the impact of travel bubble in Langkawi.

Teachers refusing vaccination may be transferred if teaching affected

Teachers refusing vaccination may be transferred if teaching affected

This is in the interest of students’ safety, says Radzi Jidin.
Two Orang Asli villages in Pahang under lockdown

Two Orang Asli villages in Pahang under lockdown

They will come under enhanced MCO starting from Tuesday to Oct 11.

China govt vessel in Malaysia's EEZ, nears Petronas-contracted ship off Sabah

China govt vessel in Malaysia's EEZ, nears Petronas-contracted ship off Sabah

It is near a ship contracted by Petronas for exploration.

Theme parks expected to reopen by Nov - deputy minister

Theme parks expected to reopen by Nov - deputy minister

The adult vaccination rate is expected to reach 90pct by then.

Gender-based violence, nudity among topics for Content Code revamp

Gender-based violence, nudity among topics for Content Code revamp

It also includes banning the use of religion in advertisements.

China's Xi warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition

China's Xi warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition

He hopes both parties can cooperate in seeking peace in Taiwan Strait.

Phase 3 BPR payments to be credited from Tuesday

Phase 3 BPR payments to be credited from Tuesday

Payment amounts to RM2.82b in total.

S'wak to start giving vaccine booster shots in Oct, says Khairy

S'wak to start giving vaccine booster shots in Oct, says Khairy

MOH is now drawing up the clinical guidelines.
Taliban hang up bodies of alleged kidnappers in Afghan city

Taliban hang up bodies of alleged kidnappers in Afghan city

Local authorities say the bodies act as a deterrence.

Covid-19 (Sept 26): 13,104 new cases, lowest in 66 days

Covid-19 (Sept 26): 13,104 new cases, lowest in 66 days

Sarawak tops chart with 2,943 fresh infections.

LETTER | Parliament must reject Aukus

LETTER | Parliament must reject Aukus

The pact could lead to a Cold War-style environment.

13km lane for cyclists, pedestrians in KL set to be completed next year

13km lane for cyclists, pedestrians in KL set to be completed next year

Lane along Sungai Bunus is already 50pct done, says mayor.

MP SPEAKS | MACC, cops must come clean on RM25m theft

MP SPEAKS | MACC, cops must come clean on RM25m theft

Keeping quiet further erodes public confidence in the two agencies.

Having fought for EPF withdrawals, Umno Youth chief now strikes note of caution

Having fought for EPF withdrawals, Umno Youth chief now strikes note of caution

He says long-term solutions are now needed.

Sungai Chua's Tionghua community keeping traditional Malay kites alive

Sungai Chua's Tionghua community keeping traditional Malay kites alive

They make the kites themselves and fly them for leisure.

Yusmadi gunning for parliamentary contest in next GE

Yusmadi gunning for parliamentary contest in next GE

Senator was last elected to Parliament in 2008.

Khalid blasts portal for letter of support claim over land approval

Khalid blasts portal for letter of support claim over land approval

Ex-minister says allegations too vague, wants details.

Transgender people should change appearance to enter mosques - mufti

Transgender people should change appearance to enter mosques - mufti

Penang mufti advises this so they can fit in with congregation.

Centenarian shares secret to longevity

Centenarian shares secret to longevity

Staying fit at 100 requires both mental and physical upkeep.

PM lauds Maryam's innovations, prays for more success in the future

PM lauds Maryam's innovations, prays for more success in the future

The 11-year-old converted seafood shells into healthy livestock feed.

Six fined RM5k each after crossing state borders for Pulau Redang holiday

Six fined RM5k each after crossing state borders for Pulau Redang holiday

They violated SOPs by travelling to island from out of state.

COMMENT | More Bar Council members for a better Bar

COMMENT | More Bar Council members for a better Bar

The council must keep up with changing times, and none too soon.

Swiss to vote on allowing same-sex marriage in referendum

Swiss to vote on allowing same-sex marriage in referendum

Votes will decide if same-sex couples can get married, adopt children.

Air Selangor: Water supply to return to Gombak after burst pipe repair

Air Selangor: Water supply to return to Gombak after burst pipe repair

Supply to affected areas expected to return by 10pm.

China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing

China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing

China still denies the Canadians' detention was linked to Huawei's case.

Chinese police take away HNA chairperson, CEO on suspicion of crimes

Chinese police take away HNA chairperson, CEO on suspicion of crimes

No further details have been revealed by the authorities yet.

Germans vote in close election to decide Merkel successor

Germans vote in close election to decide Merkel successor

Era-changing vote as chancellor plans to step down after.

Captain Planet to Family Frontiers - Activist's long journey to save forests, families

Captain Planet to Family Frontiers - Activist's long journey to save forests, families

MALAYSIANSKINI | Chee, who inspired character Gi in 'Captain Planet', shares her story.

COMMENT | Why minorities did an eye-roll over Umno PM's 'apartheid' remark

COMMENT | Why minorities did an eye-roll over Umno PM's 'apartheid' remark

Ismail speaks of Palestinian oppression yet what is happening in his backyard?

YOURSAY | The culture war PAS is waging on gambling

YOURSAY | The culture war PAS is waging on gambling

'Will PAS dare bang the table and quit the govt over this?'

Ismail Sabri calls for more effective health diplomacy

Ismail Sabri calls for more effective health diplomacy

PM urges world to unite as family to combat health threats.

Sabah Harapan leaders demand transparency over MA63 final report

Sabah Harapan leaders demand transparency over MA63 final report

They want the report to be made public.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 26): 25,000 death toll breached as 228 fatalities reported

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 26): 25,000 death toll breached as 228 fatalities reported

September is deadliest month since the start of the pandemic.
PM: Reform necessary to strengthen UN's effectiveness

PM: Reform necessary to strengthen UN's effectiveness

Ismail Sabri says this is to enhance UN credibility, transparency.

Govt only seeking China's views on Aukus - Hishammuddin

Govt only seeking China's views on Aukus - Hishammuddin

'Opposition's claim on govt receiving instructions from China is baseless.'