Archive - 7 October 2021

Ex-Malacca state reps claim being treated as ‘enemies of the state’

Ex-Malacca state reps claim being treated as ‘enemies of the state’

PKR veep tells Malacca caretaker government to stop alleged bullying.

Malacca election: Former state reps send letter to Istana Negara

Malacca election: Former state reps send letter to Istana Negara

They hope for the dissolution to be reversed.

EMCO at two localities in Sabah, Pahang to end on Oct 8

EMCO at two localities in Sabah, Pahang to end on Oct 8

No new EMCO on any localities.

Health Ministry: Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccine development at proof-of-concept stage

Health Ministry: Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccine development at proof-of-concept stage

'Producing this vaccine will take time,' says deputy health minister II.
Vaccination rate: Sabah lagging, ministry to increase outreach programmes

Vaccination rate: Sabah lagging, ministry to increase outreach programmes

State PPVs no longer receive many visitors, says KJ.

Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - minister

Special committee to address delayed PR1MA projects - minister

Reezal says it will provide new approaches to save such projects.

Malacca Umno insincere on political ceasefire, says DAP

Malacca Umno insincere on political ceasefire, says DAP

'They only come to us when there is instability,' claims a party source.

MOH ordered experimental antiviral drug due to breakthrough infections - KJ

MOH ordered experimental antiviral drug due to breakthrough infections - KJ

The minister says some breakthrough infections develop severe symptoms.

Civil service in Malacca will continue to function as usual

Civil service in Malacca will continue to function as usual

State secretary: Despite the dissolution of the state assembly.

Booster dose will not affect fully vaccinated status: Health minister

Booster dose will not affect fully vaccinated status: Health minister

Not compulsory for vaccine recipients to take the third dose.

12MP passed in Dewan Rakyat with voice vote

12MP passed in Dewan Rakyat with voice vote

It was passed with little fanfare.

Labour coalition urges govt to table promised reforms in Parliament

Labour coalition urges govt to table promised reforms in Parliament

Group says reforms vital to achieve Shared Prosperity Vision.

Malacca election: Health Ministry to accept whatever the cabinet decides

Malacca election: Health Ministry to accept whatever the cabinet decides

The health authority will prepare the procedures needed, says Khairy.

Govt will deliberate whether Tommy Thomas RCI necessary - minister

Govt will deliberate whether Tommy Thomas RCI necessary - minister

PARLIAMENT | Baling MP had proposed RCI over allegations in ex-AG's memoir.

Bersih wants govt to separate AG and public prosecutor offices

Bersih wants govt to separate AG and public prosecutor offices

'Show commitment to the institutional reforms promised to the people.'

A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines - if supplies last

A Chilean tree holds hope for new vaccines - if supplies last

The quillay tree was used for the world’s first malaria vaccine.

'Lain-lain' M'sians, non-citizens lumped together in Covid deaths stats

'Lain-lain' M'sians, non-citizens lumped together in Covid deaths stats

Term refers to Malaysians who are not Malay, Chinese, Indian.

Wee: Low bumi participation in ECRL untrue, will reach 32.9pct eventually

Wee: Low bumi participation in ECRL untrue, will reach 32.9pct eventually

Minister points out 81 bumiputera firms are part of mega project.

Wan Junaidi explains why constitutional amendments are needed to fulfil MA63

Wan Junaidi explains why constitutional amendments are needed to fulfil MA63

One is to remedy the misinterpretation of Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Minister to table cybersecurity law to cabinet next week

Minister to table cybersecurity law to cabinet next week

He says current legislation is not enough to address cybercrimes.

Malaysia on EU's grey list of countries non-cooperative on tax

Malaysia on EU's grey list of countries non-cooperative on tax

It’s the first time Malaysia is placed on the list.

Press in distress: Top editors gather to discuss state of independent media

Press in distress: Top editors gather to discuss state of independent media

Editors from 3 nations will meet in online forum tomorrow.

MMA president rages at selfish politicians, opposes Malacca election

MMA president rages at selfish politicians, opposes Malacca election

Medical fraternity is against elections during the pandemic, says Dr Koh.

Top In Tech: Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices

Top In Tech: Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices

Elevate your business by changing the digital signature landscape

Najib’s alleged adviser to file a defamation suit against Syed Saddiq

Najib’s alleged adviser to file a defamation suit against Syed Saddiq

Since Muar MP refused to apologise or pay damages, says Habibul.

Zahid applies to get passport back for medical treatment in Germany

Zahid applies to get passport back for medical treatment in Germany

Umno president faces 47 charges including money laundering and corruption.

Ask prosecution witnesses why they concoct lies against me - Rosmah

Ask prosecution witnesses why they concoct lies against me - Rosmah

She however concedes that she was on good terms with the witnesses.

No plan for new tax on e-commerce - minister

No plan for new tax on e-commerce - minister

We want to encourage participation in e-commerce, says Annuar.

Malaysia buys 150,000 courses of Merck's Covid-19 pill

Malaysia buys 150,000 courses of Merck's Covid-19 pill

The experimental drug halves hospitalisation rate in trials.

Covid-19 (Oct 7): 9,890 new cases, record high in Perlis

Covid-19 (Oct 7): 9,890 new cases, record high in Perlis

UPDATED 6.52PM | Perlis was relatively Covid-free up until August.

Govt will not arbitrarily open borders - PM

Govt will not arbitrarily open borders - PM

He says advice will be sought from health authorities first.

After rejection, Anwar continues to push for Pandora Papers debate

After rejection, Anwar continues to push for Pandora Papers debate

Speaker Azhar rejected his motion to debate them yesterday.

Rosmah: I don't know whether my mum-in-law was First Lady of Malaysia

Rosmah: I don't know whether my mum-in-law was First Lady of Malaysia

She was asked if the wife of other PMs used the title.

LETTER | Pandora Papers: Owner transparency, asset declaration law needed

LETTER | Pandora Papers: Owner transparency, asset declaration law needed

Malaysia's businesspersons, politicians, once again exposed with other world leaders.

Najib: I have no off-shore accounts, nothing to do with Pandora Papers

Najib: I have no off-shore accounts, nothing to do with Pandora Papers

Implicated firm hired by TIA before he became PM.

Ahmad Maslan withdraws as Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker candidate

Ahmad Maslan withdraws as Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker candidate

UPDATED 2.55PM | MP says he wants to focus on Umno sec-gen duties instead.

Minister gives out his phone number for people to alert him of KL potholes

Minister gives out his phone number for people to alert him of KL potholes

He assures potholes will be fixed within 24 hours.

Signing of MOU between Goodmorning Global Sdn Bhd & Pertubuhan Amal Uncle Kentang Malaysia

Signing of MOU between Goodmorning Global Sdn Bhd & Pertubuhan Amal Uncle Kentang Malaysia

With the signing of this memorandum, both parties strive to improve the general health and wellbeing of fellow Malaysians.

MACC investigates Idris Haron's 'sand royalty' corruption claims

MACC investigates Idris Haron's 'sand royalty' corruption claims

Sungai Udang rep alleges Umno leaders engaged in fraud, lied to Putrajaya.

Malacca move: Split emerges over attempt to seek audience with Agong

Malacca move: Split emerges over attempt to seek audience with Agong

UPDATED 3.41PM | Some are pushing to meet the Agong, while others refuse to participate.

Amid Facebook fracas, Australia moves to update defamation laws

Amid Facebook fracas, Australia moves to update defamation laws

Since ruling, CNN blocked Australians from its Facebook pages.

Guan Eng: M'sians don't buy PAS' claim Act 355 won't affect non-Muslims

Guan Eng: M'sians don't buy PAS' claim Act 355 won't affect non-Muslims

This comes after Idris Ahmad assures such bills only for Muslims.

No need for third deputy speaker - Muhyiddin

No need for third deputy speaker - Muhyiddin

PN does not support suggestion to amend Constitution for it.

LETTER | It’s so hard to say goodbye to a dear friend

LETTER | It’s so hard to say goodbye to a dear friend

Bidding farewell to Gan Kong Hwee.

Decriminalising suicide moves forward with Home Ministry, AGC backing

Decriminalising suicide moves forward with Home Ministry, AGC backing

The cabinet will deliberate the matter next before legal amendments are made.

Wee says will not run away from cabotage debate with Guan Eng

Wee says will not run away from cabotage debate with Guan Eng

The transport minister says date will be arranged once policy finalised.

SEGi University at APCCSID 2021

SEGi University at APCCSID 2021

SEGi University proudly partnered with University Malaya, IBE-UNESCO, Association of Professional in Curriculum and Educational Instruction Malaysia (APROCEI), Asia Pacific Research Association on Curriculum Studies Inc. (APRACSI), to host the Asia Pacific Conference on Curriculum Studies And Instructional Designing (APCCSID 2021) with the theme of Curriculum and Instructional Design for Sustainable Development.

Biden, Xi plan US-China virtual summit before year's end

Biden, Xi plan US-China virtual summit before year's end

Both sides also agree to keep competition conflict-free.

Seatless PAS ready to face Malacca polls

Seatless PAS ready to face Malacca polls

'PAS expresses its readiness to face any eventuality' - Hadi.

Bukit Gasing rep slams Wee over long-running ECRL alignment dispute

Bukit Gasing rep slams Wee over long-running ECRL alignment dispute

Rajiv tells minister to stop being stubborn, accept southern alignment.

WHO backs malaria vaccine rollout for Africa's children in major breakthrough

WHO backs malaria vaccine rollout for Africa's children in major breakthrough

Malaria has killed more people in Africa than Covid-19.

LEADERSHIP | The art of self-leadership

LEADERSHIP | The art of self-leadership

To lead others, one must first learn how to lead the one in the mirror.
88.8pct of adult population vaccinated as of Wednesday

88.8pct of adult population vaccinated as of Wednesday

More than 20 million individuals have completed inoculation.

Indonesian Parliament to vote today on major tax overhaul

Indonesian Parliament to vote today on major tax overhaul

Govt aims for the new tax bill to optimise revenue collection.

Cops probe preacher's viral video deriding other religions, race

Cops probe preacher's viral video deriding other religions, race

Police investigating if Syakir's statement had intent to incite.

LETTER | Why I am against an anti-party hopping law

LETTER | Why I am against an anti-party hopping law

‘When we go to the polls, we vote for the candidate. Period.’
Umno, Bersatu sack rogue Malacca assemblypersons

Umno, Bersatu sack rogue Malacca assemblypersons

The state reps had withdrawn their support for CM.

COMMENT | What I do find objectionable

COMMENT | What I do find objectionable

Element of self-censorship when it comes to discussing Islam.
YOURSAY | Malacca polls could be GE litmus test

YOURSAY | Malacca polls could be GE litmus test

‘Will Malacca CM get a second bite at the cherry?’
Covid-19 deaths (Oct 7): 105 reported fatalities, total at 26,981

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 7): 105 reported fatalities, total at 26,981

This is a slight reduction from yesterday's total of 117 fatalities.

Sweden, Denmark pause use of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for younger age groups

Sweden, Denmark pause use of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for younger age groups

This is after reports of possible rare side effects.

COMMENT | Offshore funds: Shouldn't they be asked to account for it?

COMMENT | Offshore funds: Shouldn't they be asked to account for it?

The NFCC should call up each Malaysian named in the Pandora Papers.
After vaccination holdup teen badminton player excited to be part of Uber Cup squad

After vaccination holdup teen badminton player excited to be part of Uber Cup squad

17-year-old Siti Nurshuhaini is determined to rake some points.

Rosmah tears up in court

Rosmah tears up in court

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