Archive - 28 January 2022

All PPVs to allow walk-ins for Covid-19 vaccine booster jab starting tomorrow

All PPVs to allow walk-ins for Covid-19 vaccine booster jab starting tomorrow

For private clinics, individuals need to fix an appointment to avoid congestion.

Cops launch internal probe over death in custody at Marang lockup

Cops launch internal probe over death in custody at Marang lockup

The deceased was a 38-year-old man.

Kit Siang credits low Covid-19 deaths to Putrajaya-Harapan MOU

Kit Siang credits low Covid-19 deaths to Putrajaya-Harapan MOU

'The situation would have been significantly worse.'

No hike in electricity tariff, 48 hours after minister says new rates incoming

No hike in electricity tariff, 48 hours after minister says new rates incoming

UPDATED 7.58PM | Takiyuddin had said new tariff would kick in Feb 1.

Dr Ganja ordered to enter defence over 39 drug-related charges

Dr Ganja ordered to enter defence over 39 drug-related charges

Prima facie case established against the army veteran.

Allianz Malaysia ushers in Year of the Tiger in style

Allianz Malaysia ushers in Year of the Tiger in style

Allianz Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Malaysia) ushered in the Lunar New Year in style with a lion dance performance at its Head Office in Menara Allianz Sentral, located along Jalan Tun Sambanthan.
#TangkapAzamBaki supporters gather as dozens of comrades probed

#TangkapAzamBaki supporters gather as dozens of comrades probed

80 individuals have been summoned by police.
Ybhg Datin Seri Dato’ Hajah Shamsiah tosses to a good new year with residents of Taman Desa Sri Lempah

Ybhg Datin Seri Dato’ Hajah Shamsiah tosses to a good new year with residents of Taman Desa Sri Lempah

Yesterday, an event organized by Cloudscale Sdn Bhd saw Ybhg Datin Seri Dato’ Hajah Shamsiah Binti Md Yassin (member of the Federal Territory Ministry) distribute Mandarin oranges and Ang Pow packets to 300 residents of Taman Desa Sri Lempah in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.

Ex-principal of Maahad Tahfiz charged with 15 counts of sexual assault against students

Ex-principal of Maahad Tahfiz charged with 15 counts of sexual assault against students

He is alleged to have committed the offences at the school.
Ex-independent candidate charged with murdering husband

Ex-independent candidate charged with murdering husband

The accused became emotional when she heard the charge.

Agong discharged from IJN

Agong discharged from IJN

Comptroller of the Royal Household confirms the matter.

Harapan leaders: MACC the problem, not the solution to graft

Harapan leaders: MACC the problem, not the solution to graft

They say MACC's selective prosecution worsened graft.

Covid-19 (Jan 28): New cases hits 7-week high at 5,522

Covid-19 (Jan 28): New cases hits 7-week high at 5,522

In just eight days, the R-naught has shot up from 1.00 to 1.15.

Philippines to reopen in February to vaccinated foreign tourists

Philippines to reopen in February to vaccinated foreign tourists

Citizens of countries that have visa-free entry will be allowed in.
N Korea confirms latest weapons tests as Kim visits key munitions factory

N Korea confirms latest weapons tests as Kim visits key munitions factory

Kim lauds 'leaping progress in producing major weapons'.

More forest reserves than production forests in Kelantan - deputy MB

More forest reserves than production forests in Kelantan - deputy MB

He also disputes claims of widespread illegal logging.

AirAsia changes name to Capital A to reflect new core business strategy

AirAsia changes name to Capital A to reflect new core business strategy

The company is not just an airline anymore.
US, Taiwanese vice-presidents speak at rare encounter in Honduras

US, Taiwanese vice-presidents speak at rare encounter in Honduras

The encounter will likely exacerbate US-China tensions.

Hadi: We nursed 'lame duck' Umno, now they are leaving us

Hadi: We nursed 'lame duck' Umno, now they are leaving us

PAS leader says Umno was crippled after GE14.

LETTER | Grateful for 6-month PR1MA housing loan moratorium

LETTER | Grateful for 6-month PR1MA housing loan moratorium

Paying off loan and housing rental too much in current environment.

M'sia suffers RM6.1b losses due to floods

M'sia suffers RM6.1b losses due to floods

Sixty districts were affected by the floods.
S'wak utility, rental discounts extended another 6 months - CM

S'wak utility, rental discounts extended another 6 months - CM

Discounts will benefit some 647k households among others.

Latest key economic indicators point to continued recovery momentum

Latest key economic indicators point to continued recovery momentum

The country’s export performance remained robust in December 2021.
Saifuddin: Harapan is united, though on logo we're divided

Saifuddin: Harapan is united, though on logo we're divided

PKR leader points out leaders have cooperated under different banners before.

Four-seat offer: PAS is not a beggar, says Hadi

Four-seat offer: PAS is not a beggar, says Hadi

UPDATED 1.23PM | PAS and Umno negotiating electoral pact for upcoming Johor polls.

I have no legal standing to control 1MDB, subsidiaries: Jho Low

I have no legal standing to control 1MDB, subsidiaries: Jho Low

He makes this assertion in his statement of defence.

Police haul up slew of opposition lawmakers, activists over Azam protest

Police haul up slew of opposition lawmakers, activists over Azam protest

'Tangkap Azam Baki' organisers say this is intimidation, waste of resources.

New electricity tariff to be implememted next month - minister

New electricity tariff to be implememted next month - minister

Energy minister says new tariff will not burden the people.

MR D.I.Y.’s 800th store opens at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

MR D.I.Y.’s 800th store opens at Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Continue to enjoy MR D.I.Y.’s “Price Lock: Harga Kami Tetap Sama” initiative
SRC appeal: Najib directed to apply for UK Queen’s Counsel by May 20

SRC appeal: Najib directed to apply for UK Queen’s Counsel by May 20

This is due to 'complex issues and legal questions' on his appeal.

Almost half of M'sia's adult population have received Covid-19 booster

Almost half of M'sia's adult population have received Covid-19 booster

More than 199k adults received their boosters yesterday.

Rehabilitation Medicine in Post Covid Era

Rehabilitation Medicine in Post Covid Era

COVID-19 is predicted to challenge rehabilitation and healthcare with many more patients needing longer-term complex rehabilitation input due to Long Covid.
Russia, US keep door open to Ukraine diplomacy, but big gaps remain

Russia, US keep door open to Ukraine diplomacy, but big gaps remain

Both countries are not yet eye to eye on major issues.

LETTER | Appreciate the sacrifices of the Civil Defence Force

LETTER | Appreciate the sacrifices of the Civil Defence Force

Our men and women in uniform serve while expecting little in return.

#15 - Flash floods, lifelong lessons

#15 - Flash floods, lifelong lessons

Reflecting back on the unexpected tragedy that struck Malaysians last month, we spoke to the founder of Big Bad Wolf Books and BookXcess Malaysia, Andrew Yap, and an independent flood relief volunteer, Raenuga Indran, about their encounter with the recent floods, their experiences throughout the incident, and what managing the effects of the floods has taught them.
Endangered sea cucumber, fish maw found sold online in M’sia, S’pore

Endangered sea cucumber, fish maw found sold online in M’sia, S’pore

NGO Traffic wants authorities to pay closer attention to such trade.

Felda lodges police report against impostor

Felda lodges police report against impostor

Imposter was flagged by the Securities Commission for illegal activities.

Supply chain disruption causes the prices of goods to rise

Supply chain disruption causes the prices of goods to rise

Rising prices of goods continue to be a phenomenon that haunts the lives of Malaysians.

COMMENT | Why the QC should not defend Najib

COMMENT | Why the QC should not defend Najib

Malaysians are sick to the teeth with Najib's delay tactics.
Kit Siang: New MACC chief needed to arrest CPI slide

Kit Siang: New MACC chief needed to arrest CPI slide

He says China and Indonesia will overtake Malaysia in near future.

Permit confirms logging activities going on in Bentong forest

Permit confirms logging activities going on in Bentong forest

Notice board states an affordable housing project is being built.

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 28): 10 reported fatalities, spike in infections

Covid-19 deaths (Jan 28): 10 reported fatalities, spike in infections

Active cases are on the rise as Health Ministry warns of an Omicron wave.

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron - UK health authority

Boosters increase protection against death from Omicron - UK health authority

'The booster offers high levels of protection from hospitalisation and death.'

Thousands of fish die from thermal shock as cold sweeps Greece

Thousands of fish die from thermal shock as cold sweeps Greece

Countries in the region are facing a rare cold snap.

Sweden decides against Covid-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-12

Sweden decides against Covid-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-12

It says children are already at low risk of severe Covid-19.

YOURSAY | Strip-searched - our lax attitude is enabling human trafficking

YOURSAY | Strip-searched - our lax attitude is enabling human trafficking

'This amounts to a heightened level of cruelty and humiliation.'

Report: Govt to ban tobacco products for anyone born after 2005

Report: Govt to ban tobacco products for anyone born after 2005

More than 27,200 smoking-related deaths occur in Malaysia each year.

Namewee: Many Malays supported me after 'Babi' film controversy

Namewee: Many Malays supported me after 'Babi' film controversy

'Many start to understand my art and the way I work.'

Zizie Izette eligible to receive RM2.8m as introduction fee - witness

Zizie Izette eligible to receive RM2.8m as introduction fee - witness

Unit trust consultant testifies it was part of her marketing strategy.

Bid to stay RM9.41m tax suit against Shafee abuse of court process: IRB

Bid to stay RM9.41m tax suit against Shafee abuse of court process: IRB

Shafee seeks stay pending outcome of appeals by Najib and son Nazifuddin.

Solo: A logo wars story

Solo: A logo wars story

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