Archive - 18 January 2022

Canada ends contract with Supermax over labour allegations

Canada ends contract with Supermax over labour allegations

Canada initially paused imports of Supermax gloves in November.

Kelantan police arrest doctor, 3 others over fake vaccination cards

Kelantan police arrest doctor, 3 others over fake vaccination cards

Clinic in Kota Bharu raided.

Omicron variant is gaining dominance in Malaysia

Omicron variant is gaining dominance in Malaysia

Health Ministry identifies 186 Covid-19 VOC cases - all Omicron

‘Double standards, one-liner’- DAP leaders blast SC for clearing Azam

‘Double standards, one-liner’- DAP leaders blast SC for clearing Azam

They want Securities Commission to explain findings.

Amanah Youth leaders called for questioning over Azam protest

Amanah Youth leaders called for questioning over Azam protest

UPDATED 7.40PM | Three called to Dang Wangi police HQ tomorrow.

Hindus celebrate Thaipusam under strict SOPs

Hindus celebrate Thaipusam under strict SOPs

The kavadi is not allowed this year.

Kelantan Health Department probing into Covid-19 infections in school

Kelantan Health Department probing into Covid-19 infections in school

Director also dispels rumours that cluster originated from parents who performed umrah.

Hong Kong orders hamster cull after Covid-19 hits pets

Hong Kong orders hamster cull after Covid-19 hits pets

Cull of 2k hamsters, owners warned not to kiss animals.

Kledang Saiong forest reserve got logging approval in 2018 - Forestry Dept

Kledang Saiong forest reserve got logging approval in 2018 - Forestry Dept

Forest reserves divided into production and protected zones, Zin explains.

Jais issues new rules for Friday prayers

Jais issues new rules for Friday prayers

Permitted mosques can now fully use main prayer areas.

More teams to assist RFID payments at toll plazas - Plus

More teams to assist RFID payments at toll plazas - Plus

Personnel will use handheld scanners in case of detection problems.

Cops probe alleged SOP breach at product launch

Cops probe alleged SOP breach at product launch

Event was attended by businesspeople and a politician.

Australia's deadliest day of pandemic, Omicron drives hospital cases

Australia's deadliest day of pandemic, Omicron drives hospital cases

Victoria Hospitals may cancel non-urgent health services and staff leave.

Tsunami-hit Tonga islands suffered extensive damage, more deaths feared

Tsunami-hit Tonga islands suffered extensive damage, more deaths feared

True death toll difficult to determine due to cut communications.

Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot, sees Omicron waning in a week

Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot, sees Omicron waning in a week

Study shows 'second booster' effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalisation.

Santhara’s DAP defections claim 'fictitious' - Johor DAP leader

Santhara’s DAP defections claim 'fictitious' - Johor DAP leader

S Ramakrishnan says Segamat MP merely wants the attention of his new masters.

Covid-19 (Jan 18): 3,245 cases, weekly admissions down 11.3pct

Covid-19 (Jan 18): 3,245 cases, weekly admissions down 11.3pct

UPDATED 7.46PM | Cumulative infections at 2,813,934.

COMMENT | Recalibrating national budget - eradicating leakages, corruption

COMMENT | Recalibrating national budget - eradicating leakages, corruption

Clear objectives, targets, and monitoring must be implemented.

MP: How can Azam object to meeting Parliament oversight committee?

MP: How can Azam object to meeting Parliament oversight committee?

'Who is Azam to say he does not want to come?'

SC unable to conclusively establish SICDA breach in Azam Baki case

SC unable to conclusively establish SICDA breach in Azam Baki case

UPDATED6.43PM | This is over his brother's share purchase under his name.

Tangkap Azam Baki rally organisers outline three demands

Tangkap Azam Baki rally organisers outline three demands

This includes the MACC chief's arrest and reforming MACC.

23 Pahang cops sacked for various offences - Ramli

23 Pahang cops sacked for various offences - Ramli

They were dismissed due to drug abuse and other criminal offences.

Gobind: Compulsory for Muhyiddin to report judicial interference attempts

Gobind: Compulsory for Muhyiddin to report judicial interference attempts

MP wants to know if ex-PM reported it to police, MACC.

COMMENT | Police lock-ups for suspects under probe, not accused persons

COMMENT | Police lock-ups for suspects under probe, not accused persons

If proper procedure followed, 63-year-old accused would still be alive.

Thaipusam: Deep devotion unhindered despite SOP

Thaipusam: Deep devotion unhindered despite SOP

KINILENS | Hindus celebrate Thaipusam under pandemic for second year.

Amanah Youth to mobilise 1k plus members for Azam Baki demo

Amanah Youth to mobilise 1k plus members for Azam Baki demo

Party also offering free legal help for those called by cops.

Pengkalan Chepa detainee died due to fluid in lungs - integrity chief

Pengkalan Chepa detainee died due to fluid in lungs - integrity chief

Autopsy finds no injury or criminal element.

LETTER | No need for Johor snap polls

LETTER | No need for Johor snap polls

Only a small faction in Umno would benefit from it.

Pulau Burung landfill fire: 10 schools ordered to close

Pulau Burung landfill fire: 10 schools ordered to close

Air index within 10km radius including schools at level three.

Former Penang exco Danny Law quits DAP

Former Penang exco Danny Law quits DAP

The reason for his departure was not disclosed.

Nik Abduh: PAS must explain why it removed Khairuddin

Nik Abduh: PAS must explain why it removed Khairuddin

Party removed Kuala Nerus MP from its central committee last week.

Firecracker decoy fizzles out as would-be robber nabbed

Firecracker decoy fizzles out as would-be robber nabbed

Man ignites firecrackers in supermarket before heading to goldsmith's safe.

Analyst: Call for Johor polls due to rivals' weakness, not Umno's strength

Analyst: Call for Johor polls due to rivals' weakness, not Umno's strength

Polls, if called, will also set stage for Umno-PAS-Bersatu relationship.

LETTER | Kavadi ban shows lack of strategic, consultative decision making

LETTER | Kavadi ban shows lack of strategic, consultative decision making

Such disruptive, last-minute announcements are sadly nothing new.

King and queen extend Thaipusam greetings

King and queen extend Thaipusam greetings

They hope this auspicious occasion for Hindus will be celebrated with joy.

BOOK REVIEW | Dismantling global White privilege

BOOK REVIEW | Dismantling global White privilege

Chandran Nair's book details how Caucasians came to dominate the world.

Ex-national football coach Dollah Salleh, family in major accident

Ex-national football coach Dollah Salleh, family in major accident

All 8 individuals survived, some with minor injuries.

KINIGUIDE | Symptoms, vaccines and what's new with Omicron

KINIGUIDE | Symptoms, vaccines and what's new with Omicron

Malaysiakini examines how well current vaccines, tests fare against the new variant.

'Why silent on Zeti, ex-minister?' - Bose hits back at Tommy Thomas

'Why silent on Zeti, ex-minister?' - Bose hits back at Tommy Thomas

He says Thomas failed to address 'elephant in the room'.

COMMENT | Let there be more compassion for undocumented children

COMMENT | Let there be more compassion for undocumented children

Rejecting citizenship bid for a child born in the country is cruel.

'Unclaimed timber' procedure applicable to mudflow debris, says director

'Unclaimed timber' procedure applicable to mudflow debris, says director

This is to pave way for the disposal of the timber.

China's 'zero-Covid' campaign under strain as Omicron surges

China's 'zero-Covid' campaign under strain as Omicron surges

Authorities could resort to more draconian measures.

Sri Lanka on edge as debt burden mounts

Sri Lanka on edge as debt burden mounts

China has lent billions of dollars under its Belt and Road Initiative.
Sedili rep denies sexual harassment allegation, claims conspiracy

Sedili rep denies sexual harassment allegation, claims conspiracy

Rasman Ithnain says it's an attempt to tarnish his reputation.

COMMENT | Media manipulation diverts discussions from important issues

COMMENT | Media manipulation diverts discussions from important issues

We are faced with media suppression and information pollution.
Covid-19 deaths (Jan 18): 16 reported fatalities, total at 31,808

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 18): 16 reported fatalities, total at 31,808

Selangor records highest number of new deaths at 5.

RFID: Plus needs to find solution to congestion at toll plazas

RFID: Plus needs to find solution to congestion at toll plazas

This system is supposed to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

YOURSAY | Probe on Teo to divert attention from Azam Baki's case?

YOURSAY | Probe on Teo to divert attention from Azam Baki's case?

‘A four-year-old social media post by a DAP MP is being opened for investigation.’
MACC chief objects to PSC hearing

MACC chief objects to PSC hearing

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