Archive - 7 February 2022

National Recovery Council to hold more meetings - Muhyiddin

National Recovery Council to hold more meetings - Muhyiddin

This is in response to the Omicron threat.

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Warisan lodges MACC report over NCA deal

Warisan lodges MACC report over NCA deal

Party claims sovereignty compromised in carbon credit deal.

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NPRA directed to report vaccine adverse events weekly

NPRA directed to report vaccine adverse events weekly

This is to increase transparency and boost vaccine confidence.

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Harapan set to conclude Johor seat discussions with allies this week

Harapan set to conclude Johor seat discussions with allies this week

Amanah No 2 Salahuddin says bloc should learn from recent failures.

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'Help fight Omicron in next two months, then Selamat Hari Raya' - KJ

'Help fight Omicron in next two months, then Selamat Hari Raya' - KJ

UPDATED 10.06PM | Omicron wave expected to pass by April if everyone plays their part.

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Employers encouraged to allow work-from-home where possible

Employers encouraged to allow work-from-home where possible

This will help blunt Omicron surge in addition to vaccines.

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Sinovac recipients can now choose same brand as their booster - KJ

UPDATED 9.11PM | They also need to get booster by March 1 or lose fully immunised status.

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Umno's door is open for ex-members who left Bersatu - Zahid

Umno's door is open for ex-members who left Bersatu - Zahid

Re-entry to be done in accordance with party constitution.

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Anwar's ex-aide to challenge S'gor MB in PKR polls

Anwar's ex-aide to challenge S'gor MB in PKR polls

Farhash confirms he is gunning for Gombak division chief position.

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LETTER | Johor, don't fall for Syed Saddiq

LETTER | Johor, don't fall for Syed Saddiq

Ex-minister's track record reflects a gifted political chameleon.

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KJ reiterates Johor polls will go on despite Omicron wave

KJ reiterates Johor polls will go on despite Omicron wave

Omicron has not shown symptoms as serious as Delta.

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Harapan-Muda cooperation discussion not over yet – Guan Eng

Harapan-Muda cooperation discussion not over yet – Guan Eng

The coalition will hold similar discussions with other political parties.

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Quit govt? Muhyiddin says Bersatu acting in public, national interest

Quit govt? Muhyiddin says Bersatu acting in public, national interest

'Irresponsible' to trigger elections amid Omicron wave.

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Wan Fayhsal brushes off Bersatu defections, Muda's threat

Wan Fayhsal brushes off Bersatu defections, Muda's threat

He says similar things happened leading up to GE14.

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LETTER | Do we understand the Friday khutbah on corruption?

LETTER | Do we understand the Friday khutbah on corruption?

Graft is a clear-cut sin, yet Muslim leaders seem oblivious.

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Zuraida remains Bersatu member, no decision yet on PBM rumours – Muhyiddin

Zuraida remains Bersatu member, no decision yet on PBM rumours – Muhyiddin

PBM maintains that Zuraida is not on its membership list.

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National Unity Ministry may provide aid for burnt down church

National Unity Ministry may provide aid for burnt down church

This depends on the outcome of an assessment.

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Lokman deletes all postings on alleged sexual harassment by judge

Lokman deletes all postings on alleged sexual harassment by judge

This comes after the court extends the ex-parte injunction against Lokman.

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You’re invited to ISKL’s Open Day this March!

You’re invited to ISKL’s Open Day this March!

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) believes its success in preparing students for their future depends on how well it supports them in developing 21st-century skills today.

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Johor polls: Muda wants opposition parties to unite, negotiations ongoing

Johor polls: Muda wants opposition parties to unite, negotiations ongoing

Party chief Syed Saddiq wants BN punished for forcing elections.

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Lawsuit reinstated against govt over Dutch model’s death

Lawsuit reinstated against govt over Dutch model’s death

The 18-year-old model fell from KL condo in 2017.

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MACC raids Mara HQ, Mara Corp offices in KL

MACC raids Mara HQ, Mara Corp offices in KL

This is due to alleged integrity issues involving some senior officers.

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PN completes seat distribution for Johor election

PN completes seat distribution for Johor election

The announcement of candidates will be made after Feb 11.

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N Korea grows nuclear, missiles programmes, profits from cyberattacks - UN report

N Korea grows nuclear, missiles programmes, profits from cyberattacks - UN report

Cyberattacks are an increasingly important revenue source for Pyongyang.

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Health DG: No need for Cat 1, 2A Covid-19 patients to go to assessment centre

Health DG: No need for Cat 1, 2A Covid-19 patients to go to assessment centre

They only need to do self-monitoring using MySejahtera HAT tool.

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Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, M'sia

Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, M'sia

Thailand only received 0.5pct of 2019's tourist arrivals last year.

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China study: Easing curbs in 'Covid-zero regions' could cause 2m deaths in a year

China study: Easing curbs in 'Covid-zero regions' could cause 2m deaths in a year

New ways needed to improve vaccine protection against infection.

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M'sian Embassy to seek special permission to vaccinate citizens in Indonesia

M'sian Embassy to seek special permission to vaccinate citizens in Indonesia

A number of Malaysians still unvaccinated due to documentation issues.

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Nor Shamsiah hoping for more women central bank governors

Nor Shamsiah hoping for more women central bank governors

'Allocate resources to level playing field.'

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Warisan to decide on contesting Johor polls soon

Warisan to decide on contesting Johor polls soon

Mohd Shafie will be in Johor on Feb 15.

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Judge's restraining order against Lokman extended until March 22

Judge's restraining order against Lokman extended until March 22

This is in relation to Na'im's defamation suit against Lokman.

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Be wary of notice advising seniors against voting in Johor polls – MCMC

Be wary of notice advising seniors against voting in Johor polls – MCMC

MOH denies it suggested senior citizens should not go out to vote.

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After two years of closed borders, Australia welcomes the world back

After two years of closed borders, Australia welcomes the world back

The country has relaxed border controls in recent months.

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In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride

In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride

Ferdinand Marcos Jr holds a double-digit lead in the polls.

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Covid-19 (Feb 7): 11,034 cases, five-digit increase for second day

Covid-19 (Feb 7): 11,034 cases, five-digit increase for second day

UPDATED 10.10PM | The cumulative infections is on track to hit 3mil within a week.

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Indonesia bans foreign tourist arrivals at Jakarta airport as Covid-19 spikes

Indonesia bans foreign tourist arrivals at Jakarta airport as Covid-19 spikes

The police have implemented a curfew in downtown Jakarta.

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March 1 decision on bid to commence action over govt response to Covid

March 1 decision on bid to commence action over govt response to Covid

'The judicial review is filed as a matter of public interest.'

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Some 300 Tg Piai Bersatu members leave for Warisan

Some 300 Tg Piai Bersatu members leave for Warisan

'We are commited to fight for fate of the nation.'

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AXN Asia to premiere Fantasy Island, an all-new modern twist on the iconic classic drama on February 17

AXN Asia to premiere Fantasy Island, an all-new modern twist on the iconic classic drama on February 17

AXN Asia, the leading English-language entertainment channel, invites fans to the luxury resort of Fantasy Island where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.

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Feb 23 set to hear appeal by ‘Superman Hew’ over comic book ban

Feb 23 set to hear appeal by ‘Superman Hew’ over comic book ban

He's appealing against the High Court ruling last year.

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Khairy to announce 'key Omicron updates' at 5pm presser

Khairy to announce 'key Omicron updates' at 5pm presser

This comes amid surge in Covid-19 cases past few days.

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Co-living SoHo in the heart of Shah Alam’s Golden Triangle

Co-living SoHo in the heart of Shah Alam’s Golden Triangle

Excellently-located Alinea Suites promises great ROI opportunity

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COMMENT | Custodial deaths: 12 questions for police’s cosmeticians

COMMENT | Custodial deaths: 12 questions for police’s cosmeticians

Serious efforts must be made to restore public confidence.

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Blinken with Pacific trip aims to reaffirm US focus on Asia

Blinken with Pacific trip aims to reaffirm US focus on Asia

China and Russia have pledged mutual protection of core interests.

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MP SPEAKS | DNB role in 5G rollout raises many questions

MP SPEAKS | DNB role in 5G rollout raises many questions

Why 5G rollout model changed to 100pct govt owned entity?

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Trust is low as key MOU players missing - Indonesian envoy

Trust is low as key MOU players missing - Indonesian envoy

Hermono urges for a unified position from the M'sian government.

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Fearing junta, hundreds of Myanmar parents disown dissident children

Fearing junta, hundreds of Myanmar parents disown dissident children

It is done with notices in state-owned newspapers.

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Swedish journalist becomes the story in Beijing quarantine

Swedish journalist becomes the story in Beijing quarantine

He writes a diary about his experience.

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Top In Tech: Being a Global Investor

Top In Tech: Being a Global Investor

Build your investment portfolio in a secure way in 2022.

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Dumping plastic in waterways is 'criminal', pope says

Dumping plastic in waterways is 'criminal', pope says

'It kills biodiversity, it kills the earth, it kills everything.'

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Russian attack on Ukraine possible 'any day' but diplomacy still an option -White House

Russian attack on Ukraine possible 'any day' but diplomacy still an option -White House

Russia has more than 100,000 troops near the border.

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'Main belakang': KJ fails in appeal against Anwar’s suit

'Main belakang': KJ fails in appeal against Anwar’s suit

UPDATED 10.36AM | There's no appealable error that warrants the bench's intervention.

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Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault accusation

Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault accusation

The IOC will issue a statement on Peng soon.

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Ramasamy: Why minimum wage double-standard, MEF?

Ramasamy: Why minimum wage double-standard, MEF?

'MEF never defended minimum wage in good economic times.'

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COMMENT | Where is the logic in MEF's stand?

COMMENT | Where is the logic in MEF's stand?

Trying to suppress the wages of the very poorest is no go!

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PAS MP: Salahuddin's Taliban statement influenced by West and DAP

PAS MP: Salahuddin's Taliban statement influenced by West and DAP

Whole world is helping to restore Afghanistan - Ahmad Tarmizi.

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Environmentalists slams press for 'inaccurate coverage' on forest land sales

Environmentalists slams press for 'inaccurate coverage' on forest land sales

Rimba Disclosure Project says the media 'misrepresented' the issue.

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Covid-19 deaths (Feb 7): 9 reported fatalities, total at 32,034

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 7): 9 reported fatalities, total at 32,034

Downtrend in Covid deaths.

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COMMENT | Malay unity not all it's cracked up to be

COMMENT | Malay unity not all it's cracked up to be

The problem with ketuanan ideology - too much is never enough.

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YOURSAY | Who's Muhyiddin to talk about betrayal?

YOURSAY | Who's Muhyiddin to talk about betrayal?

'We only remember your betrayal of Harapan and all who voted for them.'

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Harapan liked to 'cut here, cut there' during its time in power - Wan Saiful

Harapan liked to 'cut here, cut there' during its time in power - Wan Saiful

'Its main policies involved slashing allocations, regardless of the people's needs.'

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Omicron sweeps Malaysia

Omicron sweeps Malaysia

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.

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