Archive - 29 September 2021

Experts contradict on navy cadet's cause of death, defence says

Experts contradict on navy cadet's cause of death, defence says

'Inflamed heart could have resulted in systemic inflammatory response'.

Those going overseas for studies exempted from MyTravelPass

Those going overseas for studies exempted from MyTravelPass

Those resuming studies or sitting for exam also exempted.

No data leaks by Armed Forces, says its chief

No data leaks by Armed Forces, says its chief

The Companies Commission also denies its data was leaked.

Close to 10,000 Kelantan adults refused Covid-19 vaccine

Close to 10,000 Kelantan adults refused Covid-19 vaccine

State exco Izani hopes they will change their mind.

Don’t let affordable housing schemes turn into 'scams', MP urges govt

Don’t let affordable housing schemes turn into 'scams', MP urges govt

House buyers suffer from late or abandoned projects, says Akmal.

Former minister wants fresh probe into Tabung Haji

Former minister wants fresh probe into Tabung Haji

Issues concerning lack of integrity and abuse of power - Mujahid.

China to contribute additional 1m doses of Sinovac to Malaysia

China to contribute additional 1m doses of Sinovac to Malaysia

This after 500k doses in July, says Foreign Ministry.

Selangor govt wants more schools built in urban areas

Selangor govt wants more schools built in urban areas

Number of students in classroom more than recommended, says MB.

Teens did not die from Covid vaccine, KJ says activist lied

Teens did not die from Covid vaccine, KJ says activist lied

Checks revealed patients died from unrelated health issues.

Police arrest two more over KL temple commotion

Police arrest two more over KL temple commotion

Temple committee not speaking to the media.

At least one long-term symptom seen in 37pct of Covid patients - study

At least one long-term symptom seen in 37pct of Covid patients - study

UPDATED 7.30PM | Study by Oxford and NIHR observed 270k people.

Opposition MPs: Prioritise maritime, data, and geopolitical security

Opposition MPs: Prioritise maritime, data, and geopolitical security

Concerns expressed over apparent security breaches recently.

New SOPs: Stadiums and event halls allowed to fill again

New SOPs: Stadiums and event halls allowed to fill again

UPDATED 7.40PM | Klang Valley will transition to Phase 3 of the NRP.

Health Ministry studying viral video of alleged deaths due to vaccination

Health Ministry studying viral video of alleged deaths due to vaccination

Deputy minister urges all to remain calm.

Hong Kong govt to wind up Next Digital media group

Hong Kong govt to wind up Next Digital media group

Financial secretary says it would be in the public interest.

Apandi’s suit against Mahathir and govt heads to trial as mediation fails

Apandi’s suit against Mahathir and govt heads to trial as mediation fails

'Government did not agree to settle the suit,' Apandi's lawyer says.

Najib files application to examine IRB officers on bankruptcy notice

Najib files application to examine IRB officers on bankruptcy notice

Notice was for failing to pay RM1.69b tax arrears.

MACC to identify effective methods to explain high-profile cases to public

MACC to identify effective methods to explain high-profile cases to public

People need to know its challenges and direction, says Azam Baki.

MACC concludes probe of missing RM25m, case now with AGC

MACC concludes probe of missing RM25m, case now with AGC

Commission's officers suspected involved in missing cash.

Law minister lists 4 priorities to be implemented in 100 days

Law minister lists 4 priorities to be implemented in 100 days

PM has given the approval to carry out the plans.
'False and fabricated' - Anwar's defence against Yusoff's suit

'False and fabricated' - Anwar's defence against Yusoff's suit

PKR chief says sexual assault allegation made to hinder his PM bid.

Acryl Sani's service as IGP extended on contract for two years

Acryl Sani's service as IGP extended on contract for two years

Agong has consented to the appointment.

RON95 and diesel prices unchanged, RON97 up one sen

RON95 and diesel prices unchanged, RON97 up one sen

The price of RON97 will be RM2.76 from tomorrow until Oct 6.

Seri Perdana renovations cost RM38.5m, clarifies minister

Seri Perdana renovations cost RM38.5m, clarifies minister

The 22-year-old building is in dire need of repairs, says Abdul Latiff.

Petronas reports fire at gas complex in Bintulu, operations unaffected

Petronas reports fire at gas complex in Bintulu, operations unaffected

Fire occurred at sea-cooling water outfall channel.

Study: China's Belt and Road plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount

Study: China's Belt and Road plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount

It's facing major challenges and significant backlashes abroad.
Warisan objects to 'discriminatory' bumi equity rule for freight firms

Warisan objects to 'discriminatory' bumi equity rule for freight firms

Party says affirmative action necessary but must be done fairly.

Get to know the place where personal data is being traded

Get to know the place where personal data is being traded

Malaysia-centric databases appearing online is not a new phenomenon.

MP wants govt to table science, data-driven paper on medical marijuana

MP wants govt to table science, data-driven paper on medical marijuana

PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq suggests govt look into approving medical marijuana.

Automatic registration: EC calls M'sians 18 and above to verify data

Automatic registration: EC calls M'sians 18 and above to verify data

The commission will publish the information of 5.8 million future voters.
NRD passes data leak hot potato to IRB

NRD passes data leak hot potato to IRB

Department told IRB to investigate if leak was from their end.

Syed Saddiq shines spotlight on how MPs, ministers make big bucks via long service

Syed Saddiq shines spotlight on how MPs, ministers make big bucks via long service

PARLIAMENT | 'Politicians who served multiple roles can have pensions over RM100k monthly'.

Witness: Jho Low attended special 1MDB meeting in Sept 2009

Witness: Jho Low attended special 1MDB meeting in Sept 2009

1MDB's ex-secretary confirms a copy of the meeting's minutes.

Ahmad's RM1.1m payment is punitive action, asset recovery - MACC

Ahmad's RM1.1m payment is punitive action, asset recovery - MACC

Commission says MP agreed to compound payment as settlement.

Taliban says US drones must stop entering Afghanistan

Taliban says US drones must stop entering Afghanistan

They warn of consequences if the US did not stop.

Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

He enjoys only moderate public support and has a bland image.
Group proposes points system to develop G1 bumi contractors

Group proposes points system to develop G1 bumi contractors

About 63pct of bumi contractors are in the G1 category.

CNN denies Australians access to its Facebook pages, cites defamation risk

CNN denies Australians access to its Facebook pages, cites defamation risk

This is after a court ruled that publishers are responsible for comments.
Covid-19 (Sept 29): 12,434 new cases, 1,664 in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Sept 29): 12,434 new cases, 1,664 in Klang Valley

As of yesterday, the R-naught for Malaysia has dropped to 0.88 - the lowest this month so far.
First women’s tribunal to be held on Nov 27

First women’s tribunal to be held on Nov 27

It aims at highlighting all women's rights.

Home minister: 105 custodial deaths in past 2 years

Home minister: 105 custodial deaths in past 2 years

UPDATED 3.56PM | Hamzah breaks down deaths in police lock-ups, prisons, and immigration depots.

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Azalina: Don't be a minister if you can't give justice to child sex victims

Azalina: Don't be a minister if you can't give justice to child sex victims

PARLIAMENT | She laments lack of special courts for child sexual abuse cases.

Long Covid Rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation provides a comprehensive and holistic approach in managing Long COVID. It helps by addressing all the functional impairments seen, with the bio-psycho-social-physical-technological approach.

If mums can't pass down citizenship, then neither can dads, Azalina tells govt

If mums can't pass down citizenship, then neither can dads, Azalina tells govt

Pengerang MP can't understand why govt is appealing court ruling.

LFL slams 12MP position on 'strengthening draconian laws'

LFL slams 12MP position on 'strengthening draconian laws'

Govt intends to review Sosma and Sedition Act, among others.

MP moots mandatory quota for parties to field women candidates

MP moots mandatory quota for parties to field women candidates

A deputy minister, however, gave vague replies to the suggestion.

2021-09-29

2021-09-29

Tired of stereotypes, rapper Arunboii hits back through his rhymes

Tired of stereotypes, rapper Arunboii hits back through his rhymes

Hit single 'Enge Port' has garnered 420k views on YouTube.

N Korea tests new hypersonic missile as it ramps up weapon systems

N Korea tests new hypersonic missile as it ramps up weapon systems

N Korea fires missile towards sea off its east coast.

LETTER | Work on healthcare reforms now

LETTER | Work on healthcare reforms now

The astronomical cost of healthcare is out of reach for most Malaysians.

SDB intends to launch two new Klang Valley projects

SDB intends to launch two new Klang Valley projects

All 117 units of SDB’s Jui Residences in Singapore were fully sold out last month (August 2021), despite the project still attracting keen interest from the market.

Over half of MM2H participants who left without returning are from China

Over half of MM2H participants who left without returning are from China

1,822 MM2H members have not returned, 920 of them from China.

Ahmad Maslan freed from money laundering charge after paying RM1.1m compound

Ahmad Maslan freed from money laundering charge after paying RM1.1m compound

DPP confirms he will not be prosecuted for the same offence.

Vaccination: Inmates behind bars grateful they are not forgotten

Vaccination: Inmates behind bars grateful they are not forgotten

Penor Prison also conducts sanitation in all cells on daily basis.
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Malaysia remains concerned over lack of progress in nuclear disarmament

Malaysia remains concerned over lack of progress in nuclear disarmament

Nuclear-weapons-free world a longstanding desire, minister Saifuddin adds.

How giving up in finance industry made his company a leading creative e-learning in Malaysia

How giving up in finance industry made his company a leading creative e-learning in Malaysia

As time stands still, I desperately wait for the clock to hit 6 PM. And even though I do not entirely know what I want at that moment, one thing I’m sure of is that I do not want this. Sometimes, it’s not all about knowing what you want, but knowing what you don’t want is also a way of life.
New gadgets: Amazon launches robot to roll around house

New gadgets: Amazon launches robot to roll around house

The device has big digital eyes on a rotating screen mounted on wheels.
Tioman Island and Genting Highlands tourism bubble put on hold

Tioman Island and Genting Highlands tourism bubble put on hold

Interstate travel is only allowed once 90pct of adult population vaccinated.

US has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say

US has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say

This is to pressure Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Khalid Samad: No violation on my part in supporting affordable homes

Khalid Samad: No violation on my part in supporting affordable homes

'A political agenda to portray me in a negative light.'

COMMENT | My children and the mosque

COMMENT | My children and the mosque

‘Love, kindness and acceptance doesn’t happen in every mosque.’
Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM

Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM

Four candidates are in the running.

Mat Hasan wants transparency on 12MP funding for it to be 'realistic, feasible'

Mat Hasan wants transparency on 12MP funding for it to be 'realistic, feasible'

He says 12MP is reliant on funding due to economic downturn.

Taliban vowed no revenge, Afghan family tells different story

Taliban vowed no revenge, Afghan family tells different story

Claims that Taliban detonated explosives and looted gold and cars.

YOURSAY | Bumi-to-bumi shares sale not the right approach

YOURSAY | Bumi-to-bumi shares sale not the right approach

‘The bigger losers might be the bumiputera themselves.’
Anti-Covid pill developers aim to top Merck, Pfizer efforts

Anti-Covid pill developers aim to top Merck, Pfizer efforts

Enanta, Pardes, Shionogi, and Novartis say they designed antivirals.

COMMENT | Khairy shows us that competence matters

COMMENT | Khairy shows us that competence matters

The current health minister's ability contrasts with his predecessor's.

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 29): 240 reported fatalities, total now 25,935

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 29): 240 reported fatalities, total now 25,935

The death toll is likely to breach the 26,000 mark tomorrow.
Audit: Recruitment of foreign workers in Sabah, Sarawak inefficient

Audit: Recruitment of foreign workers in Sabah, Sarawak inefficient

From 2017 to 2019, though this was done based on needs.

Attention needed for general election management system weaknesses

Attention needed for general election management system weaknesses

EC data and system integrity must be ensured, says audit report.

Reform deal to be brought to Parliament by March, says DAP leader

Reform deal to be brought to Parliament by March, says DAP leader

High hopes no more political frogs by next GE - Nga.

Your IC may be compromised

Your IC may be compromised

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