Archive - 11 January 2022

Chinese cities tighten Covid curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak

Chinese cities tighten Covid curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak

City's latest outbreak includes 49 local transmissions.

Covid-19: 16 umrah clusters so far, 13 with Omicron

Covid-19: 16 umrah clusters so far, 13 with Omicron

Clusters in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Labuan, Pahang, Penang, Sabah, Selangor.

Launch independent probe to restore MACC's credibility, NGOs tell PM

Launch independent probe to restore MACC's credibility, NGOs tell PM

Statement initiated by Suaram, Patriot, Aliran, and Gerak.

NGOs urge Perak MB to act on illegal sand mining in Manjung

NGOs urge Perak MB to act on illegal sand mining in Manjung

'Irresponsible parties have no respect for supremacy of law.'

Fake vax certs: Terengganu Health Dept tracking buyers

Fake vax certs: Terengganu Health Dept tracking buyers

Group will be counselled on actions that threaten public safety.

Hisham wants full force of law on vaccine cert forgers

Hisham wants full force of law on vaccine cert forgers

He says such actions will jeopardise safe reopening of country.

Irmohizam appointed WTCA's chairperson of Convention and Exhibition

Irmohizam appointed WTCA's chairperson of Convention and Exhibition

His appointment will be for a period of two years.
Adib's case: Feb 8 verdict on committal bid against ex-AG

Adib's case: Feb 8 verdict on committal bid against ex-AG

Defence counsel says coroner erred granting leave for committal proceedings.

MP SPEAKS | Struggle for better Malaysia is unfinished business

MP SPEAKS | Struggle for better Malaysia is unfinished business

We must not surrender to despondency, despair or hopelessness.
With habitats shrinking due to logging, tigers prowl closer to humans

With habitats shrinking due to logging, tigers prowl closer to humans

There has been a recent tiger attack and sightings near villages.
'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles' - HK retools sedition law

'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles' - HK retools sedition law

Charge of sedition stems from colonial-era laws.

PBS denies changing stance in getting rid of illegal immigrants

PBS denies changing stance in getting rid of illegal immigrants

They want only genuine Sabahans to be able to vote.
Students dicing with danger - reps assure bridge repairs underway

Students dicing with danger - reps assure bridge repairs underway

Works Dept to assess bridge safety tomorrow.

Primary school pupils can do Covid-19 self-tests at home – Radzi Jidin

Primary school pupils can do Covid-19 self-tests at home – Radzi Jidin

The test kits will be provided by the school.
Dilapidated bridge in Sandakan sparks concerns over students' safety

Dilapidated bridge in Sandakan sparks concerns over students' safety

UPDATED 5.08PM | Some netizens accuse area's elected reps of not performing their duties.

US CDC may recommend better masks against Omicron - Washington Post

US CDC may recommend better masks against Omicron - Washington Post

People should wear KN95 or N95 masks if they can.

Headmaster jailed three months, fined RM20,000 for gratification

Headmaster jailed three months, fined RM20,000 for gratification

It involved payments pertaining to allocation for yachts to train students.
Forestry Dept instructed to identify areas prone to natural disasters

Forestry Dept instructed to identify areas prone to natural disasters

The department is also required to submit a report within a month.

EPF's gross investment income up 7.7pct in first 9 months of 2021

EPF's gross investment income up 7.7pct in first 9 months of 2021

CEO says Q3 2021 has been volatile for equities.

Remand extended for doctor suspected of selling fake vaccination certs

Remand extended for doctor suspected of selling fake vaccination certs

The Terengganu-based doctor had admitted to being an anti-vaxxer.

Repairs at 987 flood-hit locations to cost RM1.4 bln - Fadillah Yusof

Repairs at 987 flood-hit locations to cost RM1.4 bln - Fadillah Yusof

Clean-up work has been completed at 928 locations.
PPIM submits memo to Najib asking for EPF withdrawal

PPIM submits memo to Najib asking for EPF withdrawal

This is to be passed on to Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Muda denies forging memberships, will rectify 'hiccups'

Muda denies forging memberships, will rectify 'hiccups'

This is after a PKR grassroots member was registered without consent.

Covid-19 (Jan 11): 3,175 cases, hospital utilisation at 65.1pct

Covid-19 (Jan 11): 3,175 cases, hospital utilisation at 65.1pct

UPDATED 7.53PM | The cumulative infections is at 2,792,035.

US man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant

US man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant

Scientists hope pig organs can help alleviate shortages of donor organs.

Tigers threaten another Orang Asli school in Gua Musang

Tigers threaten another Orang Asli school in Gua Musang

Two tigers have been seen around SK Balar.

Quill City Mall KL celebrated grand opening of NSK Grocer

Quill City Mall KL celebrated grand opening of NSK Grocer

Get ready for the new grocer in town! Physical and digital (Phygital) retail and lifestyle destination, Quill City Mall KL is proud to announce the launch of its anchor tenant, NSK Grocer, touted to be the largest grocer and the first new modern-grocer concept in Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Kit Siang pans Putrajaya's refusal to debate MACC fiasco at special sitting

Kit Siang pans Putrajaya's refusal to debate MACC fiasco at special sitting

He says the Parliament will become a 'national embarrassment.'

Australia swamped by Omicron surge as pressure grows on hospitals

Australia swamped by Omicron surge as pressure grows on hospitals

Hospitals are already stretched by staff isolating after being exposed to virus.
Petronas, Shell unit partner to explore carbon capture and storage

Petronas, Shell unit partner to explore carbon capture and storage

They will perform an integrated CCS Area Development Plan study.
Cops summon PKR Youth leaders over Azam Baki protest

Cops summon PKR Youth leaders over Azam Baki protest

They will be investigated under the Peaceful Assembly Act.

Intel deletes reference to Xinjiang after backlash in China

Intel deletes reference to Xinjiang after backlash in China

This is for asking suppliers to avoid the sanctions-hit region.
Kazakhstan detains almost 10,000 over deadly unrest

Kazakhstan detains almost 10,000 over deadly unrest

The news comes as its president sets to nominate a new PM.

China orders suspension of some US flights after Covid-19 cases

China orders suspension of some US flights after Covid-19 cases

Eight total scheduled US passenger airline flights for Shanghai cancelled.
LETTER | Investigations on flood relief volunteers a waste of social resources

LETTER | Investigations on flood relief volunteers a waste of social resources

NGOs will be the ones that victims can rely on.
COMMENT | Class struggle in the face of environmental disasters

COMMENT | Class struggle in the face of environmental disasters

Climate crisis no longer a looming threat, it is happening.
Abu Zahar regrets ACAB members disputed him before meeting up

Abu Zahar regrets ACAB members disputed him before meeting up

He is prepared to be investigated at any time.
Abu Zahar blames media, leaves fate as MACC advisory chair to Agong

Abu Zahar blames media, leaves fate as MACC advisory chair to Agong

Statement was 'not accurately and holistically' reported, he says.
LFL brands Hamzah racist over refugee 'big-headed' comment

LFL brands Hamzah racist over refugee 'big-headed' comment

NGO says minister's comment on entire race amounts to racism.

COMMENT | 2022: Picking up where we left off

COMMENT | 2022: Picking up where we left off

Survivors of past two years must count their lucky stars.

The Future of Decision Making In Agriculture

The Future of Decision Making In Agriculture

As technology advances, agriculture players should be at the forefront of digital solutions. That’s why our team of Agritech experts developed and perfected Quarto, for simplified plantation management.
Rising interest in learning the Turkish language among Malaysians

Rising interest in learning the Turkish language among Malaysians

It is one of the most learned languages globally last year.


COMMENT | Malaysian football: No way home

COMMENT | Malaysian football: No way home

We may need a different source of national pride.

LETTER | MACC, stop the intimidation of Lalitha Kunaratnam!

LETTER | MACC, stop the intimidation of Lalitha Kunaratnam!

Why harass a person for blowing the whistle on corruption?

LETTER | After pandemic and flood, how ready is govt to thwart cyberattack?

LETTER | After pandemic and flood, how ready is govt to thwart cyberattack?

If Malaysia does not react now, it will be too late.
'Muhyiddin can wear party colours, but I can't?' - PKR leader

'Muhyiddin can wear party colours, but I can't?' - PKR leader

Napsiah says her PKR colours barred her from flood relief work.

Scientists call for action as greenhouse gas levels hit high in 2021

Scientists call for action as greenhouse gas levels hit high in 2021

Globally, 2021 is the fifth hottest year on record.
Natural disasters cost insurers US$120b in 2021, Munich Re says

Natural disasters cost insurers US$120b in 2021, Munich Re says

Many scientists agree that these events were caused by climate change.
COMMENT | Saravanan's MOU secrecy is both shocking and silly

COMMENT | Saravanan's MOU secrecy is both shocking and silly

It's clear - this minister has a poor understanding of his duties.

Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Vaccines remain the critical tool in preventing severe disease and death.
Pfizer CEO unsure on need for fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Pfizer CEO unsure on need for fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Work is ongoing on a new version of Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 deaths (Jan 11): 18 reported fatalities, total at 31,696

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 11): 18 reported fatalities, total at 31,696

To date, 498 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
YOURSAY | Azam owned shares for years but only declared them now?

YOURSAY | Azam owned shares for years but only declared them now?

‘This is the same situation as 1MDB - deny, deny, deny.’
Sweden to implement more Covid measures as Omicron squeezes healthcare

Sweden to implement more Covid measures as Omicron squeezes healthcare

The Omicron variant is surging through the country.

Closing prayer gap in mosques, group says Perlis move 'popular but unwise'

Closing prayer gap in mosques, group says Perlis move 'popular but unwise'

It will not help the government to control the spread of Covid-19.
NRC recommends tabling of proposals on immediate, safe reopening of borders

NRC recommends tabling of proposals on immediate, safe reopening of borders

This is to ensure the Omicron transmission is controlled.
Ex-soldier recounts 1971 flood relief mission, upset with Sri Muda slow response

Ex-soldier recounts 1971 flood relief mission, upset with Sri Muda slow response

'We shouldn't have politicians in command of disaster operations.'

Rosmah's lawyers drop Najib as witness

Rosmah's lawyers drop Najib as witness

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