Archive - 17 October 2021

China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait

China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait

It says saying they are threatening peace and stability in the region.

Merck Covid-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries

Merck Covid-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries

Only about five percent of Africa’s population is immunised.
Malacca Zoo ticket sales breach RM800,000 after reopening

Malacca Zoo ticket sales breach RM800,000 after reopening

It records 10,000 visitors in 16 days since Oct 1.

Johor looks for best way to solve over 70,000 unsold, unoccupied homes

Johor looks for best way to solve over 70,000 unsold, unoccupied homes

Factors contributing to the problem are new homeownership policies and conditions.
I use Pfizer and Co 'spirits' - KJ's sarcastic response to 'demonic protection'

I use Pfizer and Co 'spirits' - KJ's sarcastic response to 'demonic protection'

Health minister fires back at an alleged anti-vaccination group.

Anwar disagrees with Khairy's 'forceful' approach towards anti-vaxxers

Anwar disagrees with Khairy's 'forceful' approach towards anti-vaxxers

He says govt should be raising awareness among those who refuse vaccination.

Taman Supreme folk fear new development will bring more land erosion

Taman Supreme folk fear new development will bring more land erosion

They say the area is already having 'mini-landslides'.

Forum on poverty highlights issues made worse by Covid-19 pandemic

Forum on poverty highlights issues made worse by Covid-19 pandemic

Movements speak on contract workers, Orang Asli and low-income prospective homeowners.

Pandora Papers: PM duty-bound to end offshore financial abuses - Kit Siang

Pandora Papers: PM duty-bound to end offshore financial abuses - Kit Siang

He says PM does not seem to understand his responsibilities.

It's my brother's right to form a new party - Ismail Sabri

It's my brother's right to form a new party - Ismail Sabri

Family members belonging to different political parties not something new, PM says.

Pangkor hotels register up to 78pct increase in occupancy rates

Pangkor hotels register up to 78pct increase in occupancy rates

Nearly 1k tourists had entered the island since Oct 11.

Anti-vaxxers only have themselves to blame - PM

Anti-vaxxers only have themselves to blame - PM

Govt does not intend to make life difficult for them.

Harrowing cries of single mother handed death sentence captured in viral video

Harrowing cries of single mother handed death sentence captured in viral video

UPDATED 4.36PM | 55-year-old mother of nine sentenced at Tawau High Court.

Covid-19 (Oct 17): 6,145 cases, lowest since July 4

Covid-19 (Oct 17): 6,145 cases, lowest since July 4

The number is the lowest in 105 days.

PKR leader: Where was PAS' 'K-drama suicide' senator during White Flag campaign?

PKR leader: Where was PAS' 'K-drama suicide' senator during White Flag campaign?

She says the senator seems blind to the people's suffering.

Guan Eng willing to testify if freight forwarder equity dispute goes to court

Guan Eng willing to testify if freight forwarder equity dispute goes to court

Ex-finance minister says the requirement can be challenged in court.

Suhakam: With more poor households, govt must step up fight against poverty

Suhakam: With more poor households, govt must step up fight against poverty

Poor households increased from 405,400 in 2019 to 639,800 in 2020.
Seventeen US missionaries and family kidnapped in Haiti - NYT

Seventeen US missionaries and family kidnapped in Haiti - NYT

US authorities are gathering more information on the matter.

LETTER | Covid-19: Do your part to prevent the worst from happening

LETTER | Covid-19: Do your part to prevent the worst from happening

The Covid-19 situation now depends on all Malaysians.

PM tells unvaccinated teachers not to put others at risk

PM tells unvaccinated teachers not to put others at risk

Protect your colleagues and more importantly, students - Ismail Sabri.

Back to school for Standard 1, 2, and 3 in NRP Phase 4

Back to school for Standard 1, 2, and 3 in NRP Phase 4

Form 3 and 4 students also admitted, says Education Ministry.

Kelantan cops: Bomoh believed to have raped engaged woman

Kelantan cops: Bomoh believed to have raped engaged woman

Police believe she was not the first victim.

LETTER | Our own backyard is where human rights matters most

LETTER | Our own backyard is where human rights matters most

Many outright violators of human rights were HRC members.

Activists raise Orang Asli land issues at grassroots forum series

Activists raise Orang Asli land issues at grassroots forum series

Land encroachment by outsiders continues amid Covid-19 pandemic.

COMMENT | Of Halimah and national unity

COMMENT | Of Halimah and national unity

The minister has almost impossible task at hand.

Hulu Langat MP to KJ: Push vaccination through awareness not coercion

Hulu Langat MP to KJ: Push vaccination through awareness not coercion

Discrimination creates 'hot and tense' atmosphere in society, says Hasanuddin.

Don't embarrass M'sians over UN human rights seat, Kasthuri tells PM

Don't embarrass M'sians over UN human rights seat, Kasthuri tells PM

She says govt must now walk the talk in human rights.

COMMENT | RM1b for London transport but zilch for Klang Valley

COMMENT | RM1b for London transport but zilch for Klang Valley

Govt should impose conditions on developers building near public transport.

From party animal to animal conservation artist

From party animal to animal conservation artist

MALAYSIANSKINI | Christine Nalina Das shares her story of becoming a contemporary artist.

Death of a newspaper – What stopping print meant to the Malay Mail

Death of a newspaper – What stopping print meant to the Malay Mail

'A paper that fought for the downtrodden, exposed injustice.'

MP SPEAKS | My role as an MP – Part 2: Constituency servicing

MP SPEAKS | My role as an MP – Part 2: Constituency servicing

Of welfare assistance, public infrastructure, and government funding.

LETTER | Adopt digital technology to prevent cardiovascular disease

LETTER | Adopt digital technology to prevent cardiovascular disease

Pandemic has accelerated dissemination of health information.

MACC to cooperate with Bank Negara in Pandora Papers probe

MACC to cooperate with Bank Negara in Pandora Papers probe

It also asks Anwar for help should he have further information.

Iran court upholds jail term for UK-Iranian aid worker, lawyer says

Iran court upholds jail term for UK-Iranian aid worker, lawyer says

New jail term a month after finishing prior 5-year sentence.
HISTORY | Chinese involvement in agriculture in 19th-century Malaya

HISTORY | Chinese involvement in agriculture in 19th-century Malaya

HISTORY: TOLD AS IT IS | They carved land from the jungle to plant crops.
Minister dismisses claims cabinet wants simultaneous S'wak, Malacca polls

Minister dismisses claims cabinet wants simultaneous S'wak, Malacca polls

'We leave it to the Election Commission to decide.'

Road to GE15: Najib warns grassroots not to crave luxury, material goods

Road to GE15: Najib warns grassroots not to crave luxury, material goods

The former PM also says Umno must be prepared to stand alone.

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 17): 88 reported fatalities, total at 27,858

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 17): 88 reported fatalities, total at 27,858

Johor recorded highest number of new deaths at 33.

YOURSAY | Watered-down version of IPCMC a charade

YOURSAY | Watered-down version of IPCMC a charade

‘Isn’t the problem that the police have been a law unto themselves.’
Fully vaccinated individuals travelling to S’wak need not apply via EnterSarawak

Fully vaccinated individuals travelling to S’wak need not apply via EnterSarawak

This will take effect from Oct 18.