Archive - 30 December 2021

No booster appointment? Here’s how to join a waiting list

No booster appointment? Here’s how to join a waiting list

ProtectHealth lists steps needed to get an appointment.

Monsoon season: 5 more landslides recorded, total 126 - Nadma

Monsoon season: 5 more landslides recorded, total 126 - Nadma

New landslides recorded in Pahang, Selangor, and KL.

PAS Syura Council stresses importance of Muafakat and PN

PAS Syura Council stresses importance of Muafakat and PN

Don't use social media to resolve disputes, says Hashim.

Covid hospitalisation surge among US children spurs new Omicron concerns

Covid hospitalisation surge among US children spurs new Omicron concerns

Seven-day-average children hospitalisations up 58pct.

Court: Preliminary objections against Sg Udang election petition on Feb 7, 11

Court: Preliminary objections against Sg Udang election petition on Feb 7, 11

Mohamad Ali alleges corruption in Sg Udang, Malacca election.

Thousands message late Chinese Covid whistleblower doctor 2 years on

Thousands message late Chinese Covid whistleblower doctor 2 years on

Anniversary of Dr Li learning of virus cases in Wuhan.

Part II of Act 829 (Covid-19) extended to October 2022 - Wan Junaidi

Part II of Act 829 (Covid-19) extended to October 2022 - Wan Junaidi

This is to ensure the effective implementation of the law, he says.

NSC: Boosting public awareness in facing disasters should be priority

NSC: Boosting public awareness in facing disasters should be priority

'We cannot rely on the government alone,' says DG.
Johor DAP deputy chief: Boo's accusations against Liew baseless

Johor DAP deputy chief: Boo's accusations against Liew baseless

Teo says that Boo's revelations are 'selective'.

Abang Johari unveils new Sarawak cabinet line-up

Abang Johari unveils new Sarawak cabinet line-up

New state cabinet has 10 ministers, 26 asst ministers.

Forecast of floods in Kelantan, Terengganu tonight – DID

Forecast of floods in Kelantan, Terengganu tonight – DID

Disaster Management Committees nationwide be ready for potential calamities.
DAP man asks if MOU abused for senatorship

DAP man asks if MOU abused for senatorship

Liew Chin Tong has been accused of lobbying the Johor legislative assembly.

Xian battles biggest Covid-19 outbreak by a Chinese city this year

Xian battles biggest Covid-19 outbreak by a Chinese city this year

Authorities imposed travel curbs within and out of the city since Dec 23.

J&J booster shot slashes Omicron hospitalisations - South African study

J&J booster shot slashes Omicron hospitalisations - South African study

Effectiveness increased from 63 percent to 84 percent.

Mitra funds: What is Unity Ministry trying to hide, asks Kulasegaran

Mitra funds: What is Unity Ministry trying to hide, asks Kulasegaran

DAP leader condemns decision not to hold briefing on Mitra.

UAE donates essentials to MAF personnel, veterans affected by floods

UAE donates essentials to MAF personnel, veterans affected by floods

Hishammuddin thanks the UAE their close friendship with Malaysia.
RM500 rebate for flood victims to buy electrical goods from Jan 7

RM500 rebate for flood victims to buy electrical goods from Jan 7

So far about 80,000 households are eligible.
US donates RM420k to Malaysian Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts

US donates RM420k to Malaysian Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts

It will support the provision of health services to flood-affected households.
Covid-19 (Dec 30): 3,997 cases, R-number at 0.95

Covid-19 (Dec 30): 3,997 cases, R-number at 0.95

Kelantan's R-number is at 1.01.

Cops sued over 'wrongful' arrests at Covid-19 vigil in August

Cops sued over 'wrongful' arrests at Covid-19 vigil in August

Plaintiffs are seeking general damages and compensation.
LETTER | Let's have a new 2022 national resolution for Keluarga Malaysia

LETTER | Let's have a new 2022 national resolution for Keluarga Malaysia

'We need to see the light at the end of the tunnel.'

Floods hit Jeli even before Met Dept red alert

Floods hit Jeli even before Met Dept red alert

As of 1pm today, six relief centres have been set up.
Myanmar rebels bury more than 30 people killed in 'barbaric' attack

Myanmar rebels bury more than 30 people killed in 'barbaric' attack

The junta has not commented on the attack.
PKR wants DOE to rescind approval for Lynas PDF, cites flood concerns

PKR wants DOE to rescind approval for Lynas PDF, cites flood concerns

They say the PDF is located too close to residential areas.
Hong Kong police charge two former Stand News editors with sedition

Hong Kong police charge two former Stand News editors with sedition

Police say seven people have been arrested so far.

Kit Siang prods others on Agencies Committee to probe MACC chief

Kit Siang prods others on Agencies Committee to probe MACC chief

A select committee on corruption must look into the matter.

MP urges govt to release renovation funds for flood-hit Tamil schools

MP urges govt to release renovation funds for flood-hit Tamil schools

RM7.98 million in renovation funds yet to be used.

Reclamation project: Adly slams Malacca CM for shirking responsibility

Reclamation project: Adly slams Malacca CM for shirking responsibility

He urges the state to investigate and review the AJA project.
'People turned away for booster shots due to error in coordination'

'People turned away for booster shots due to error in coordination'

Some PPVs have yet to comply with the new directive.

Biden and Putin to speak on Thursday amid Ukraine tensions

Biden and Putin to speak on Thursday amid Ukraine tensions

Tension rising due to Russia's military build-up on the Ukrainian border.

Nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open

Nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open

The sheer number of people testing positive could overwhelm hospitals.
US calls on China and Hong Kong to release Stand News employees

US calls on China and Hong Kong to release Stand News employees

Police have raided the media outlet and arrested six.

LETTER | CAP, SAM object to approval of portable pyrolysis units

LETTER | CAP, SAM object to approval of portable pyrolysis units

The toxic byproducts released are the same as from other incinerators.
Pahang forest dept denies wood debris pile was due to logging at forest reserve

Pahang forest dept denies wood debris pile was due to logging at forest reserve

It said checks found no signs of logging in Lentang Forest Reserve

PSC members want MACC chief Azam Baki investigated

PSC members want MACC chief Azam Baki investigated

This follows recent allegations by Edmund Terence Gomez against Azam.

121 landslides recorded nationwide during northeast monsoon

121 landslides recorded nationwide during northeast monsoon

Residents flood-prone areas are urged to be vigilant.
Edict pans minister for 'No Further Action' on custodial deaths

Edict pans minister for 'No Further Action' on custodial deaths

Group calls for Hamzah to resign.

Cops nab driver in viral video for endangering children’s lives

Cops nab driver in viral video for endangering children’s lives

The act was dangerous behaviour and could lead to accidents.

Selangor's ban on politicians teaching Islam is divisive, says PAS preacher

Selangor's ban on politicians teaching Islam is divisive, says PAS preacher

'This will also make the enemies of Islam rejoice.'

LEADERSHIP | Here’s how to be an effective communicator

LEADERSHIP | Here’s how to be an effective communicator

About 75 percent of what we hear, we hear imprecisely.
Worker crushed to death in construction site accident

Worker crushed to death in construction site accident

The victim had died from severe head and body injuries.
Taman Sri Muda floods not caused by construction project

Taman Sri Muda floods not caused by construction project

The floods are due to rainfall and the high tide phenomenon.

'M'sia falling behind because of refusal to accept a plural society'

'M'sia falling behind because of refusal to accept a plural society'

Kit Siang: Unfortunate there are people not accepting multi-racialism.

Check your facts, says Shahidan on flood retention ponds

Check your facts, says Shahidan on flood retention ponds

He suggested that the opposition leaders lodge an official complaint.
And the newsmaker of 2021 is…

And the newsmaker of 2021 is…

POLL | Who among the 19 candidates bags the Newsmaker of 2021 award?

Pahang pulls the plug on royalty-linked mine near Tasik Chini

Pahang pulls the plug on royalty-linked mine near Tasik Chini

Cancellation of the mine part of efforts to rehabilitate the lake.

COMMENT | Much ado about flies… and cicak

COMMENT | Much ado about flies… and cicak

Why do politicians need acknowledgement, recognition and praise?

YOURSAY | When a convict was invited to open a world forum

YOURSAY | When a convict was invited to open a world forum

‘Isn't there anyone who can do a better job?’
COMMENT | Yet another horrible year

COMMENT | Yet another horrible year

Any sliver of hope would certainly be welcomed.

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 30): 36 reported fatalities, total is at 31,428

Covid-19 deaths (Dec 30): 36 reported fatalities, total is at 31,428

Selangor records the highest number of new deaths - at 12.

Southern Thailand Muslim community donates 1m baht for Malaysia’s flood victims

Southern Thailand Muslim community donates 1m baht for Malaysia’s flood victims

The online donation drive is an initiative of a young preacher.
Covid-19 cases at record high around world, raising testing and quarantine fears

Covid-19 cases at record high around world, raising testing and quarantine fears

Almost 900,000 cases were detected on average each day from Dec 22-28.

Bounded amid restrictions - through the eyes of the Indonesians

Bounded amid restrictions - through the eyes of the Indonesians

Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia struggle to survive pandemic curbs.

Gloves coming off in MACC panel spat

Gloves coming off in MACC panel spat

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.