Archive - 14 January 2022

EMA lists rare spinal condition as side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

EMA lists rare spinal condition as side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

Transverse myelitis can cause weakness in arms or legs, sensory symptoms.

Taiping lock-up death: Two cops among four held - Bukit Aman

Taiping lock-up death: Two cops among four held - Bukit Aman

All four have been remanded until Jan 20.

M'sia wants to continue cooperation on climate change with D-8 nations

M'sia wants to continue cooperation on climate change with D-8 nations

Govt shares specific strategies including smart farming approaches at D-8 meeting.

Factory fined RM13,000 after worker loses fingers

Factory fined RM13,000 after worker loses fingers

Dosh says employer failed to ensure work safety.

Flood probability study to be conducted for future PR1MA projects

Flood probability study to be conducted for future PR1MA projects

'It's important to ensure probability of floods in PR1MA projects is remote.'

Compulsory for employers to advertise vacancies on MyFutureJobs - minister

Compulsory for employers to advertise vacancies on MyFutureJobs - minister

This is to ensure opportunities are offered to locals first.

Radzi: MOE committed to ensure in-person school sessions for whole year

Radzi: MOE committed to ensure in-person school sessions for whole year

Ventilation and masking are being given emphasis.
Penang appeals for relaxation of Thaipusam SOPs

Penang appeals for relaxation of Thaipusam SOPs

Appeals made specifically for celebrations at the Hilltop Temple.

Indonesia 2019 forest fire destruction far worse than official estimate - study

Indonesia 2019 forest fire destruction far worse than official estimate - study

Study finds fire burned nearly twice as much land than officially reported.

Syariah officers group divided over sexual harassment claim against top judge

Syariah officers group divided over sexual harassment claim against top judge

PPSM president says group wants Na'im on garden leave, but deputy refutes this.

Pasir Bedamar rep released after being detained for illicit substances

Pasir Bedamar rep released after being detained for illicit substances

UPDATED 8.28PM | Terence Naidu was reportedly arrested with 47 others in a raid.

Police extortion victim tells story, wants justice

Police extortion victim tells story, wants justice

Three police officers have been arrested in connection with the incident.

'MM vaccine' not required during umrah trip last year, says ex-PM's aide

'MM vaccine' not required during umrah trip last year, says ex-PM's aide

A local preacher urged authorities to investigate Muhyiddin's vaccination status.

Defence ministers of M'sia, Indonesia, Philippines to meet over trilateral deal

Defence ministers of M'sia, Indonesia, Philippines to meet over trilateral deal

They will discuss boosting security in 3 areas on Jan 27.

New assets for cops to face floods - home minister

New assets for cops to face floods - home minister

Hamzah says recent floods highlighted obsolete equipment.

Azalina: Subject govt agency chief picks to parliamentary oversight

Azalina: Subject govt agency chief picks to parliamentary oversight

This comes amidst MACC chief Azam Baki's share ownership controversy.
Doctor in fake vaccine cert case remanded again

Doctor in fake vaccine cert case remanded again

This time for investigation in connection with cheating.

Covid-19 (Jan 14): 3,346 cases, Selangor sees a surge

Covid-19 (Jan 14): 3,346 cases, Selangor sees a surge

UPDATED 8PM | Selangor reports four-digit cases for second consecutive day.

Muhyiddin’s judicial interference claim: Nobody approached us, says CJ

Muhyiddin’s judicial interference claim: Nobody approached us, says CJ

Tengku Maimun: Judges base their decisions on evidence ascertained.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

UPDATED 3.54PM | The immigration minister used discretionary powers on grounds of health.

Why you should still try to avoid catching Omicron

Why you should still try to avoid catching Omicron

Omicron treatments are so limited that doctors must ration them.
WHO recommends Eli Lilly, GSK-Vir's drugs, widening Covid-19 treatment pool

WHO recommends Eli Lilly, GSK-Vir's drugs, widening Covid-19 treatment pool

Data shows Omicron evading protection provided by many vaccines, therapies.

Facebook faces US$3.2 billion UK class action over market dominance

Facebook faces US$3.2 billion UK class action over market dominance

Facebook says people used its services as it delivered value for them.
N. Korea fires missile, warns of strong action over US sanctions push

N. Korea fires missile, warns of strong action over US sanctions push

Pyongyang says US is escalating the situation with sanctions.

Orange shirt vs meeting suit: Rais tells MACC to address double standards

Orange shirt vs meeting suit: Rais tells MACC to address double standards

Everyone must be given same treatment, he says.

MOUs must have 'kiss of life' to become enforceable

MOUs must have 'kiss of life' to become enforceable

They need to be converted into the law of the land.
Probe MACC chief too, Maszlee says after cops summon him over Azam protest

Probe MACC chief too, Maszlee says after cops summon him over Azam protest

He questions police inaction over the 'main' subject matter.

MACC told to store high-value evidence at Bank Negara after RM25m stolen

MACC told to store high-value evidence at Bank Negara after RM25m stolen

The money was seized from a criminal breach of trust case.
MACC oversight panel wants to know if Azam declared his shares, to meet PM

MACC oversight panel wants to know if Azam declared his shares, to meet PM

Rais Yatim says an investigation was required.
Bar renews call for IPCMC for custodial deaths

Bar renews call for IPCMC for custodial deaths

The present IPCC is not strong enough to bring about accountability.
Khairuddin sacked as PAS central committee member

Khairuddin sacked as PAS central committee member

Updated at 2.50pm | Hadi did not disclose reasons behind the move.

Think tank launches hate speech tracker, targets M’sian social media

Think tank launches hate speech tracker, targets M’sian social media

It will filter and tag hate speech on Malaysian online discussions.
LETTER | Maximise use of retention ponds to stop flooding in urban areas

LETTER | Maximise use of retention ponds to stop flooding in urban areas

This is especially important due to climate change.

AG must explain dropping of public interest cases - Malaysian Bar

AG must explain dropping of public interest cases - Malaysian Bar

Bar president says transparency vital in building public trust.

LETTER | Farewell Shebby Singh

LETTER | Farewell Shebby Singh

'He was someone who always had the beautiful game close to his heart.'

Chief justice acknowledges M’sia’s rank-drop in human trafficking

Chief justice acknowledges M’sia’s rank-drop in human trafficking

A Tier 3 ranking could affect Malaysia's access to US aid.
Finas chairperson launches flood rescue theme song  ‘Kita Di Sisimu’

Finas chairperson launches flood rescue theme song ‘Kita Di Sisimu’

The song aims to encourage Malaysians to help flood victims.

COMMENT | How does one open the typical Malay mind?

COMMENT | How does one open the typical Malay mind?

Progress is being made, slowly but surely.

LETTER | DAP's stand on infectious diseases act disappointing

LETTER | DAP's stand on infectious diseases act disappointing

The poor have suffered greatly due to Covid-19.
LETTER | CIJ stands by Lalitha, demands better media protection

LETTER | CIJ stands by Lalitha, demands better media protection

MACC chief Azam must immediately withdraw defamation suit.

Concern in Asean over Hun Sen's Myanmar visit, says Saifuddin

Concern in Asean over Hun Sen's Myanmar visit, says Saifuddin

His visit deals a blow to international efforts to isolate the generals.

UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links

This comes as he faces a sex abuse lawsuit in the US.

Nasa begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus

Nasa begins process of bringing new space telescope into focus

James Webb space telescope is 100 times more powerful than Hubble.

India's 'risky' Covid-19 rules aim to free up resources

India's 'risky' Covid-19 rules aim to free up resources

The moves will offer breathing space for healthcare facilities.
Some doctors have bought Covid-19 vaccines above ceiling price - APHM

Some doctors have bought Covid-19 vaccines above ceiling price - APHM

'Consider financial implications of those who have purchased the vaccines.'

North Korea calls US sanctions 'provocation', warns of strong reaction

North Korea calls US sanctions 'provocation', warns of strong reaction

Pyongyang defends missile tests as legitimate right to self-defence.

Serial Entrepreneur Ganesh Kumar Bangah on solving the world’s problems through entrepreneurship

Serial Entrepreneur Ganesh Kumar Bangah on solving the world’s problems through entrepreneurship

Serial entrepreneur Ganesh Kumar Bangah believes that the key to solving the world’s problems lies in the entrepreneurial spirit driving entrepreneurs.
PM hopes Pongal festival can foster unity among 'Keluarga Malaysia'

PM hopes Pongal festival can foster unity among 'Keluarga Malaysia'

The festival is celebrated from today until Monday.

Warisan urges Borneans living in peninsula to update addresses for GE15

Warisan urges Borneans living in peninsula to update addresses for GE15

They are urged to change to where they are currently residing.
LETTER | Why didn't PM make his move early to quell Azam Baki controversy?

LETTER | Why didn't PM make his move early to quell Azam Baki controversy?

It is his duty to ensure that patriotism is not trampled upon.
Three cops held for allegedly extorting money from car salesperson

Three cops held for allegedly extorting money from car salesperson

The officers have been remanded until Sunday.

COMMENT | Think for the many, don’t worry about the few

COMMENT | Think for the many, don’t worry about the few

It is time to choose political power carefully.
'Azam could face jail if he doesn't comply with PSC subpoena'

'Azam could face jail if he doesn't comply with PSC subpoena'

Previously, he said he was only answerable to MACC's advisory panel.

Deputy minister: Fire victims should get same aid as flood victims

Deputy minister: Fire victims should get same aid as flood victims

Siti Zailah says her ministry will bring the proposal to the higher authorities.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 14): 12 reported fatalities, total at 31,750

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 14): 12 reported fatalities, total at 31,750

To date, 552 Covid-19 deaths have been reported this month.
'Afraid of Muda?' Syed Saddiq asks after barring of party's flood relief work

'Afraid of Muda?' Syed Saddiq asks after barring of party's flood relief work

He vows to carry on nevertheless, as the flood victims are desperate.

YOURSAY | MACC reverts to type – intimidating the whistleblowers

YOURSAY | MACC reverts to type – intimidating the whistleblowers

‘Obviously, all are learning from Bossku.’
Thaipusam: Over 1k volunteers to be mobilised at Batu Caves

Thaipusam: Over 1k volunteers to be mobilised at Batu Caves

They will assist in ensuring compliance with the SOPs.

Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals - Halimah

Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals - Halimah

She says it's also based on health risk assessments.

Without govt support, national judo athlete's golden spark fizzles

Without govt support, national judo athlete's golden spark fizzles

Other athletes fume over the recent developments in Malaysian sports.

1MDB debt collectors come knocking

1MDB debt collectors come knocking

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