Archive - 8 February 2022

MACC probing into Mara Corp allowance issue - Azam

MACC probing into Mara Corp allowance issue - Azam

No report of alleged credit card abuse yet.
Border reopening to be discussed with three agencies - Hisham

Border reopening to be discussed with three agencies - Hisham

This is following the National Recovery Council's recommendation to reopen borders.
Pejuang not keen on joining Harapan's 'big tent' in Johor polls

Pejuang not keen on joining Harapan's 'big tent' in Johor polls

Party still intends to go solo for now.
No way to forge Covid-19 AEFI data, says deputy health DG

No way to forge Covid-19 AEFI data, says deputy health DG

MOH legally bound to report side effects of medications, including vaccines.
Warisan urges Sabah govt to produce carbon trading deal white paper

Warisan urges Sabah govt to produce carbon trading deal white paper

Party adds that DCM should not be only person explaining issue.
Australia's Covid-19 hospital admissions fall after Omicron peaks

Australia's Covid-19 hospital admissions fall after Omicron peaks

Almost 10pct of the Australian population have had Covid-19 by now.
Improving labour market, lower unemployment since Dec - Statistics Department

Improving labour market, lower unemployment since Dec - Statistics Department

Full recovery still hindered by Covid-19 pandemic.
NIPKids registration crosses 663k mark - KJ

NIPKids registration crosses 663k mark - KJ

Authorities will further announce implementation details of children immunisation programme.
Johor polls: Groups want EC to step up voter participation efforts

Johor polls: Groups want EC to step up voter participation efforts

More must be done to serve out of state voters.
Covid disrupts health services in over 90pct of countries -WHO

Covid disrupts health services in over 90pct of countries -WHO

Urgent action needed to address major health system challenges.
Temperature screening no longer mandatory from Friday

Temperature screening no longer mandatory from Friday

Measure found to be ineffective in curbing spread of Covid-19.
Covid-19 booster shots mandatory for umrah from Feb 14

Covid-19 booster shots mandatory for umrah from Feb 14

Umrah pilgrimages resume today following a one-month suspension.
Dialogue doesn't imply recognition of Taliban, says Hadi's aide

Dialogue doesn't imply recognition of Taliban, says Hadi's aide

He says other governments and international bodies had dialogue too.
NPRA evaluating Sinovac vaccine for young children

NPRA evaluating Sinovac vaccine for young children

The dossier was submitted to the agency last week.
Your pathway to recognised international education

Your pathway to recognised international education

Imperium International College will be hosting its Campus Open Day throughout the month from 9am – 5pm, every Monday to Friday. Students and parents are welcome to join the open day to experience what student life here is really like.

Meeting Khairy caps hospital cleaners' Penang-Putrajaya bike convoy

Meeting Khairy caps hospital cleaners' Penang-Putrajaya bike convoy

Hospital cleaners want job security, Covid allowance.

Azmin tells principled Johor Chinese businesspersons to reject kleptocrats

Azmin tells principled Johor Chinese businesspersons to reject kleptocrats

He appeals to the community to ensure a strong, credible govt.
Muhyiddin's aide, deputy minister tried to persuade me to ditch Warisan - MP

Muhyiddin's aide, deputy minister tried to persuade me to ditch Warisan - MP

Labuan MP claims he was asked to back Muhyiddin or get charged.

RM16m forfeiture suit: AGC rejects representation by Abdul Azeez's family

RM16m forfeiture suit: AGC rejects representation by Abdul Azeez's family

All parties are ordered to file written submissions by mid-May.
Miti assures no full economic shutdown

Miti assures no full economic shutdown

Azmin: 826k lost jobs in first lockdown of 2020.

Covid-19 (Feb 8): 13,944 cases, highest since Sept last year

Covid-19 (Feb 8): 13,944 cases, highest since Sept last year

UPDATED 7.25PM | The R-number is higher than any time in 2021.

Trial of Shahrir's money-laundering case to begin on July 26

Trial of Shahrir's money-laundering case to begin on July 26

The matter will be conducted before another High Court judge.

King reminds public to get vaccinated, booster shots

King reminds public to get vaccinated, booster shots

Country still not free from Covid-19, he says.
Johor polls: Several Umno divisions submit application to contest

Johor polls: Several Umno divisions submit application to contest

Sec-gen Ahmad Maslan says central leaders will study and decide.
Scandal-hit Supermax pays US$6m compensation to migrant workers

Scandal-hit Supermax pays US$6m compensation to migrant workers

UPDATED 7.34PM | Workers also received an RM5k one-off goodwill payment.
Athletes Mun Yee and Latif Romly granted Datukship

Athletes Mun Yee and Latif Romly granted Datukship

They receive awards from Agong in conjunction with FT Day.
Activist Fahmi Reza to be charged in court on Thursday

Activist Fahmi Reza to be charged in court on Thursday

It's not revealed for which alleged offence he will be charged with.

TI worried syndicate influencing secretive M'sia-Bangladesh deal

TI worried syndicate influencing secretive M'sia-Bangladesh deal

They urge both governments to take all preventive measures against corruption.

NRC suggests reopening borders on March 1 - Muhyiddin

NRC suggests reopening borders on March 1 - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 2.30PM | No compulsory quarantine suggested for travellers.

Sarawak MTUC fumes over opposition to minimum wage increase

Sarawak MTUC fumes over opposition to minimum wage increase

Lo says business leaders expressing myopic views.

Cops issue notice to locate Sajat over 'fraud' in changing MyKad details

Cops issue notice to locate Sajat over 'fraud' in changing MyKad details

Notice says Sajat needs to attend court on Feb 22 over this matter.

Motorola staff in M'sia helped Chinese company steal secrets - US DOJ

Motorola staff in M'sia helped Chinese company steal secrets - US DOJ

Criminal charges brought against Hytera Communications Corp.

S'gor in talks with producers in bid to reduce chicken egg prices - exco

S'gor in talks with producers in bid to reduce chicken egg prices - exco

They want to reduce the price of the protein source below the market price.
Likened to ‘gadis tudung hijau’ in sex clip, student lodges police report

Likened to ‘gadis tudung hijau’ in sex clip, student lodges police report

'I am traumatised for life.'
Businesses say electricity tariff hike the death knell of many enterprises

Businesses say electricity tariff hike the death knell of many enterprises

They want the government to hold decision to impose electricity tariff hikes.
WTA still concerned after latest Peng interview

WTA still concerned after latest Peng interview

'Interview doesn't alleviate any of our concerns.'
Coroner’s Court has power to hear contempt proceeding against Thomas

Coroner’s Court has power to hear contempt proceeding against Thomas

Court of Appeal allows Adib’s father to commence action against the ex-AG.

Bus crashes into tree in Nilai, four USIM students injured

Bus crashes into tree in Nilai, four USIM students injured

The driver is believed to have lost control of the wheel.

COMMENT | An open letter to my prime minister

COMMENT | An open letter to my prime minister

Our Malaysia is badly broken. Please unbreak it.

Physical exams begin in UM amidst Covid-19 fears

Physical exams begin in UM amidst Covid-19 fears

Worry that students bring Covid home to parents.

Indian Hindu hardliner seeking re-election touts record on jobs, crime

Indian Hindu hardliner seeking re-election touts record on jobs, crime

Yogi Adityanath aims to get back as CM of Uttar Pradesh.

FMM worried about sharp increase in minimum wage

FMM worried about sharp increase in minimum wage

Business cost increase will affect economy, says its president.

Jury selection underway in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

Jury selection underway in ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB corruption trial

Roger Ng, Goldman's former head of investment banking in Malaysia, has pleaded not guilty.
US urges N Korea to focus on the needs of its people, not missiles

US urges N Korea to focus on the needs of its people, not missiles

Focus on weapons put the nation under UN sanctions since 2006.

AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd achieves SAP certification for operations capabilities

AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd achieves SAP certification for operations capabilities

AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd (AVM Cloud) recently announced that it has achieved SAP certification for operations capabilities in cloud and infrastructure operations. This SAP certification further strengthens AVM Cloud’s capabilities and portfolio to offer managed services in Malaysia for cloud and infrastructure operations.
Bung Moktar: Advanced weather forecast needed to mitigate floods

Bung Moktar: Advanced weather forecast needed to mitigate floods

It'll also help authorities take immediate action to mitigate damage.

YOURSAY | Umno’s power-sharing talk just lip service

YOURSAY | Umno’s power-sharing talk just lip service

‘Khaled’s sweet talk sounds hollow when words are not backed up by deeds.’
Space launch startup Astra scrubs latest attempt to reach orbit

Space launch startup Astra scrubs latest attempt to reach orbit

The cause: A technical glitch that suddenly emerged.

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 8): 9 reported fatalities, total at 32,043

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 8): 9 reported fatalities, total at 32,043

Two died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.
COMMENT | When will deaths in custody end?

COMMENT | When will deaths in custody end?

Malaysian Bar hopeful that custodial deaths unit can help.

Industries must follow Covid-19 SOPs to avoid shutdown - Azmin

Industries must follow Covid-19 SOPs to avoid shutdown - Azmin

Businesses can continue to operate if cases are isolated quickly.

Omicron wave: What to do?

Omicron wave: What to do?

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.