Archive - 9 October 2021

Adib's father welcomes formation of special committee to probe son's death

Adib's father welcomes formation of special committee to probe son's death

Mohd Kassim says it has been much-awaited by his family.

Sulaiman tells Idris' rebels to return their govt cars

Sulaiman tells Idris' rebels to return their govt cars

Ex-CM says they are no longer exco members after their resignations.

Interstate travel: Where is your first destination?

Interstate travel: Where is your first destination?

Some voice their eagerness to travel, others raise concerns.

Covid-19 booster shots available next week, starting in Sarawak

Covid-19 booster shots available next week, starting in Sarawak

Priority will be given to vulnerable or high-risk groups.

Danesh Raj's appointment will raise voice of young - Noraini

Danesh Raj's appointment will raise voice of young - Noraini

Minister says she personally scrutinised the list of the proposed members.
New party Kuasa Rakyat aims to champion the poor through 'marhaenism'

New party Kuasa Rakyat aims to champion the poor through 'marhaenism'

INTERVIEW | Kamarazaman says he won't poach Azmin or Zuraida to join party.

Pejuang wants Malacca emergency, state secretary as head of caretaker govt

Pejuang wants Malacca emergency, state secretary as head of caretaker govt

Mukhriz says no one should die from Covid-19 because of power struggle.

Health Ministry ready with SOP for Malacca polls - KJ

Health Ministry ready with SOP for Malacca polls - KJ

However, it's waiting for cabinet’s decision on the matter.

Malays only need Umno, says Mahdzir Khalid

Malays only need Umno, says Mahdzir Khalid

Too many parties will only create disunity among Malays, he adds.

Audio surfaces suggesting PAS leader disgruntled at Hadi

Audio surfaces suggesting PAS leader disgruntled at Hadi

Clip makes reference to the party president's alleged affinity for PN.

Internet cables: Is Annuar Musa wrong too, Guan Eng asks Wee

Internet cables: Is Annuar Musa wrong too, Guan Eng asks Wee

'Who is telling the truth and guilty of misleading Parliament?'
PM announces three task forces for Adib, Thomas and Pulau Batu Puteh

PM announces three task forces for Adib, Thomas and Pulau Batu Puteh

Task forces will be headed by law minister, ex-CJ and ex-AG respectively.

Covid-19 (Oct 9): 8,743 new cases, breakdown by states data delayed

Covid-19 (Oct 9): 8,743 new cases, breakdown by states data delayed

DG says data will be on CovidNow, which normally updates at midnight.

Need for new Children's Commission raised

Need for new Children's Commission raised

Ministries, MPs, NGOs also discuss how to improve response to domestic violence.

'Stop defending the indefensible' - PKR man wants Azhar to accept Anwar's appeal

'Stop defending the indefensible' - PKR man wants Azhar to accept Anwar's appeal

This is over the motion to debate Pandora Papers in Parliament.

The day journalism won the Nobel Prize

The day journalism won the Nobel Prize

Online forum interrupted by a call from the Nobel committee.

PM outlines key plans for sports development

PM outlines key plans for sports development

Govt aims to boost women's participation in sports, scout new talents.

Zahid wants govt to explain procurement of molnupiravir

Zahid wants govt to explain procurement of molnupiravir

US also procured the drug at estimated RM2,925 per course.

ADUN SPEAKS | Can Malaysians escape our very own 'Squid Game'?

ADUN SPEAKS | Can Malaysians escape our very own 'Squid Game'?

Malaysia, too, is facing a similar conundrum.

Just 0.6pct left to vaccination target, interstate travel

Just 0.6pct left to vaccination target, interstate travel

It's now at 89.4pct or 20,927,867 individuals.

COMMENT | Let's support M'sia in seeking spot on UN Human Rights Council

COMMENT | Let's support M'sia in seeking spot on UN Human Rights Council

Country has proven itself over the years in championing human rights.

Global tax deal seeks to end havens but criticised for 'no teeth'

Global tax deal seeks to end havens but criticised for 'no teeth'

The 15% floor is however below average corporate tax rate of 23.5% in rich countries.
Suicide bomber kills scores in Afghan mosque attack

Suicide bomber kills scores in Afghan mosque attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

COMMENT | How 'powerful' will Parti Kuasa Rakyat be?

COMMENT | How 'powerful' will Parti Kuasa Rakyat be?

It should shape itself more along the lines of successful socialists parties.

YOURSAY | Make Malacca polls safe so rakyat can kick out betrayers

YOURSAY | Make Malacca polls safe so rakyat can kick out betrayers

‘We’ve come a long way in Covid knowledge since Sabah.’
Pandelela among recipients of datukship in Sarawak

Pandelela among recipients of datukship in Sarawak

This is in conjunction with the 85th birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

COMMENT | The future of medical education, post-Covid-19

COMMENT | The future of medical education, post-Covid-19

'Advanced technology and sophisticated equipment are setting in...'

US delegation to meet Taliban in first high-level talks since pullout

US delegation to meet Taliban in first high-level talks since pullout

They will, among others, put pressure on women's rights.

US will accept WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines for international visitors

US will accept WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines for international visitors

They include Pfizer/Biontech, Sinovac and AstraZeneca.

Race against time, Sabah ramps up Covid-19 vaccination

Race against time, Sabah ramps up Covid-19 vaccination

The initiative includes house visits for jabs.

Facebook apologises for second outage in a week, services back up

Facebook apologises for second outage in a week, services back up

It blamed another faulty configuration change.

NGO coalition wants more PSCs to monitor govt

NGO coalition wants more PSCs to monitor govt

A new list of PSCs is expected to be revealed next week.

'I am human too' - Kisona bursts into tears ahead of Uber Cup

'I am human too' - Kisona bursts into tears ahead of Uber Cup

But the 23-year-old is determined to put the racial slur incident behind her.
Nobel Prize shines light in 'dark time' for Philippines' Ressa

Nobel Prize shines light in 'dark time' for Philippines' Ressa

Journalism under an authoritarian regime has been difficult.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 9): 78 reported fatalities put toll at 27,191

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 9): 78 reported fatalities put toll at 27,191

Johor recorded the highest number of new deaths.
I am not a political appointee, says 26-year-old UM director

I am not a political appointee, says 26-year-old UM director

His appointment has nothing to do with his boss, says Danesh.