Archive - 1 October 2021

Nine Olympians receive RM5,000 incentive each from MOHE

Nine Olympians receive RM5,000 incentive each from MOHE

It's given in recognition of their achievements at the Games.

EMCO in Kampung Sungai Padi, Lipis extended to Oct 16

EMCO in Kampung Sungai Padi, Lipis extended to Oct 16

The decision was made after studying Health Ministry's analyses.

All suspects in Tuesday’s KL temple fracas have been arrested

All suspects in Tuesday’s KL temple fracas have been arrested

18 people surrendered yesterday, bringing the total to 24.

Navy assets monitor, identify presence of foreign ships in national waters

Navy assets monitor, identify presence of foreign ships in national waters

It involves aerial surveillance, says the deputy chief.

Confusion on incident at PPV as it involves two teenagers - Malacca Health Dept

Confusion on incident at PPV as it involves two teenagers - Malacca Health Dept

The health conditions of the two boys will continue to be monitored.

Explainer: What's behind the wild surges in global LNG prices and the risks ahead

Explainer: What's behind the wild surges in global LNG prices and the risks ahead

Gas inventories remain critically tight in Europe and Asia.
'Giant can of worms': Some Afghans leave US military bases before resettlement

'Giant can of worms': Some Afghans leave US military bases before resettlement

About 53k Afghans, fled Taliban, housed in eight US locations.

‘Malacca Move’ not initiated by Harapan - PKR source

‘Malacca Move’ not initiated by Harapan - PKR source

'It was an internal conflict in the ruling state coalition.'

Islamic preacher called in again, over sexual abuse allegations

Islamic preacher called in again, over sexual abuse allegations

His name was implicated in the harassment of several women.

Explainer: Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises?

Explainer: Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises?

The disruptions have less in common than you may think.
Singapore plans central data platform to fight money laundering

Singapore plans central data platform to fight money laundering

Funds linked to 1MDB were laundered in Singapore.

APHM lauds vaccine mandate by Putrajaya, urges private sector to emulate

APHM lauds vaccine mandate by Putrajaya, urges private sector to emulate

All are responsible for containing the pandemic, says its president.

Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say

Facebook research shows company knew of Instagram harm to teens, senators say

This comes after reports by the Wall Street Journal.

Ideas: Elected reps are not Santa, welfare supposed to come from govt

Ideas: Elected reps are not Santa, welfare supposed to come from govt

'A corrupt political funding system is to blame.'
Malaysia's help needed to ease global chip shortage, Taiwan says

Malaysia's help needed to ease global chip shortage, Taiwan says

Shortage has idled auto plants around the world.

Harapan meets reps amid speculation of new govt in Malacca

Harapan meets reps amid speculation of new govt in Malacca

UPDATED 5.33PM | The ruling coalition has reportedly offered an olive branch to the opposition.

Frustration with new Covid curbs as Singapore moves to open up

Frustration with new Covid curbs as Singapore moves to open up

'We hit our vaccination targets yet we are moving backward.'

Strong momentum in Malaysia-US bilateral relations to continue

Strong momentum in Malaysia-US bilateral relations to continue

Saifuddin and Blinken declared this in a conversation last night.

New Advanced Technology Centre Sdn. Bhd. empowers digital micropreneurs

New Advanced Technology Centre Sdn. Bhd. empowers digital micropreneurs

The rising young entrepreneur, Mohd Shuhazwan Bin Mohd Zain, was once awarded as one of the top 30 Global Accelerator Programme (GAP) Cohort 03 alumni from the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) which has produced thousands of new start-ups since it was first established in the year 2014.
Nobel Medicine Prize for Covid-19 vaccine? It may come sooner or later

Nobel Medicine Prize for Covid-19 vaccine? It may come sooner or later

It's still too early to award scientists behind the pandemic fight.

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on Oct 26

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on Oct 26

The couple had had to endure tabloid speculation of their personal lives.

Covid-19 (Oct 1): 11,889 new cases, 1,893 in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Oct 1): 11,889 new cases, 1,893 in Klang Valley

UPDATED 7PM | Sarawak, Selangor and Johor reported new cases in the four digits.

MCA defends Dong Zong after attacks from DAP

MCA defends Dong Zong after attacks from DAP

This is over the RM15m for 63 Chinese independent schools.

Early notice for Klang Valley water cuts

Early notice for Klang Valley water cuts

Water cuts from Oct 13-16 for maintenance and upgrades.

Aukus and its intricacies in brief

Aukus and its intricacies in brief

Time will tell how the pact would affect Southeast Asia.

Revisit MCMC to plug cybersecurity breaches - Annuar

Revisit MCMC to plug cybersecurity breaches - Annuar

Ensure such violations can be handled by force of law.

No vaccine, no dine-in, health minister says

No vaccine, no dine-in, health minister says

UPDATED 7.30PM | Guideline on this will be out soon, according to Khairy.

Umno will defend all seats won in GE14 - Zahid

Umno will defend all seats won in GE14 - Zahid

There's no compromise, stresses the Umno president.

Harapan logo in GE15: DAP, Amanah say it's a done deal, but PKR still resisting

Harapan logo in GE15: DAP, Amanah say it's a done deal, but PKR still resisting

PKR grassroots seem opposed to the idea.

Ex-Umno supreme council member charged under Emergency Ordinance

Ex-Umno supreme council member charged under Emergency Ordinance

This is a day after being reaccepted to the party.

Zafrul meets Harapan a second time on Budget 2022

Zafrul meets Harapan a second time on Budget 2022

The meeting discussed Harapan's RM45b fiscal injection proposal.

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers across nine countries in Asia Pacific

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers across nine countries in Asia Pacific

Thirteen companies join Microsoft to increase employability of female technical talent and nurture entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific

Safe to give Covid-19 shot and flu vaccine at same time - UK study

Safe to give Covid-19 shot and flu vaccine at same time - UK study

Britain bracing for tough winter, surge in flu cases.

PKR Youth wants independent audit after Ku Nan-linked land deal flagged

PKR Youth wants independent audit after Ku Nan-linked land deal flagged

The land was flipped by YWP for RM5m profit.

LETTER | Planning and preparing for tourism recovery

LETTER | Planning and preparing for tourism recovery

Langkawi travel bubble a good start.

LETTER | Malaysia’s politics are a mess, here’s how the new PM can fix it

LETTER | Malaysia’s politics are a mess, here’s how the new PM can fix it

He will end up victim of the same broken system otherwise.

LETTER | Crumbs for the people, pudding and pie for politicians

LETTER | Crumbs for the people, pudding and pie for politicians

When will all this opulence and wastage end?

More than 50 years old now, MACC continues to battle corruption

More than 50 years old now, MACC continues to battle corruption

The graft buster has turned into the most feared agency.

Ride away in a brand new bike with Allianz General 111 Motorcycle Campaign

Ride away in a brand new bike with Allianz General 111 Motorcycle Campaign

Buy insurance and ride away in a brand new Honda Wave Alpha with the Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad’s (Allianz General) 111 Motorcycle Campaign.

Celebrity Instagram content linked to negative feelings, Facebook researchers say

Celebrity Instagram content linked to negative feelings, Facebook researchers say

Those who follow celebrities report more negative mental health effects.

86.3pct of adults fully vaccinated as of yesterday

86.3pct of adults fully vaccinated as of yesterday

A total of 329,163 doses dispensed yesterday.

Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps

Mohib Ullah was a moderate who advocated for the Rohingya to return to Myanmar.
Sibu hospital bed number 'dynamic, not manipulated'

Sibu hospital bed number 'dynamic, not manipulated'

This is according to state health director Dr Mohamed Sapian Mohamed.

LETTER | Malaysians no longer want change

LETTER | Malaysians no longer want change

The urban Malay has also given up… many are planning to migrate.

MP urges govt to educate public on Covid-19 self-test kits

MP urges govt to educate public on Covid-19 self-test kits

Relying solely on instruction manuals not enough, says Hannah Yeoh.

Philippines kicks off election season under pandemic cloud

Philippines kicks off election season under pandemic cloud

What is usually a festive event with big crowds will be more sober this year.
Keep Going and Kopi On: McDonald’s Malaysia embraces the #KitaBoleh spirit on International Coffee Day

Keep Going and Kopi On: McDonald’s Malaysia embraces the #KitaBoleh spirit on International Coffee Day

Three million free Americano coffees to be given away and various McCafé deals up for grabs throughout the month of October

Teen who fainted after Covid-19 jab is fine

Teen who fainted after Covid-19 jab is fine

This is probably due to anxiety, says Malacca health deputy director.

YOURSAY | MPs, ministers making big bucks a travesty of justice

YOURSAY | MPs, ministers making big bucks a travesty of justice

‘How come politicians can enjoy multiple pension payments?’
COMMENT | How much does the average minister cost the taxpayer?

COMMENT | How much does the average minister cost the taxpayer?

'The economy is suffering and the Treasury is running out of money...'

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 1): 192 reported fatalities, Sarawak is epicentre of pandemic

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 1): 192 reported fatalities, Sarawak is epicentre of pandemic

There were 9,671 deaths reported in September - the highest ever.
PN achieves consensus on GE15 seat allocation - Muhyiddin

PN achieves consensus on GE15 seat allocation - Muhyiddin

He says Umno's GE15 direction is also not clear.

Cops to allow interstate travel for students

Cops to allow interstate travel for students

This is provided they have a letter from the Education Ministry.

Govt approved RM15m for 63 Chinese independent schools - Dong Zong

Govt approved RM15m for 63 Chinese independent schools - Dong Zong

The schools are facing financial uncertainties due to Covid-19.

Najib vs Muhyiddin: Where's my furniture?

Najib vs Muhyiddin: Where's my furniture?

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