Archive - 16 February 2022

Establish independent audit on electoral rolls, Bersih tells Putrajaya

Establish independent audit on electoral rolls, Bersih tells Putrajaya

This is after suspicious names appeared on the roll.
S’pore in discussion with Malaysia on expanding VTL land to private vehicles

S’pore in discussion with Malaysia on expanding VTL land to private vehicles

It will also deepen and extend VTLs with Asean neighbours.
Chief Syariah judge judgement in default application against Lokman dismissed

Chief Syariah judge judgement in default application against Lokman dismissed 

This is because Lokman has filed his defence statement.
Single wholesale network is worth exploring, says telco expert

Single wholesale network is worth exploring, says telco expert

He also says the model can attract more stakeholders.
Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

Country sees its worst single-day Covid death toll yet.

Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia

Moderna to set up new subsidiary in Malaysia

This can help deliver mRNA solutions to people in the country.
Joy for mum: Loh allowed to spend one hour with her three kids

Joy for mum: Loh allowed to spend one hour with her three kids

The children ask her if they can follow her home.
UK health agency says long Covid less common in the vaccinated

UK health agency says long Covid less common in the vaccinated

Two doses halve the risk of long-term symptoms after infection.

AirAsia to lease at least 100 flying taxis to launch air ridesharing service

AirAsia to lease at least 100 flying taxis to launch air ridesharing service

Flights could start by 2025, says Tony Fernandes.
Singapore resumes border reopening after pause due to Omicron outbreak

Singapore resumes border reopening after pause due to Omicron outbreak

Quarantine-free travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE expanded.

Covid-19 (Feb 16): Record 27,831 new daily cases

Covid-19 (Feb 16): Record 27,831 new daily cases

UPDATED 10.23PM | The previous record was set last year during the height of the Covid-19 Delta variant wave.

June 16 hearing of Shafee's application to stay RM9m tax suit

June 16 hearing of Shafee's application to stay RM9m tax suit

Suit filed by IRB for income tax arrears.
RON97 up six sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 up six sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

The government will monitor the impact of world crude oil prices.

Aussie authorities review search data following new MH370 lead

Aussie authorities review search data following new MH370 lead

However, ATSB lacks expertise to assess validity of lead.
PICKids : Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far – MOH

PICKids : Eight AEFI reports of mild symptoms received so far – MOH

The vaccination rate nationwide is still low at about seven percent.
‘Smaller estimated elephant number in central Sabah not due to population decline’

‘Smaller estimated elephant number in central Sabah not due to population decline’

WWF-Malaysia says it's due to methodological limitations.
'Have a heart' – Wanita MCA tells Welfare Department to reunite mum, kids

'Have a heart' – Wanita MCA tells Welfare Department to reunite mum, kids

Wing chief Heng Seai Kee says they have suffered enough.
PSC member seeks speaker's explanation over Azam Baki’s case

PSC member seeks speaker's explanation over Azam Baki’s case

Azhar needs to clarify if MACC chief can ignore the committee.

Fundraiser for two death row inmates in S'pore

Fundraiser for two death row inmates in S'pore

Pausi and Roslan said to have intellectual disability.
MP: What's the point of S'wak No 1 getting new name, but same powers?

MP: What's the point of S'wak No 1 getting new name, but same powers?

The lawmaker says only 'menteri besar', 'chief minister' recognised in Federal Constitution.
MMA against decision to charge teenage mother with murder

MMA against decision to charge teenage mother with murder

She is a victim of a crime and injustice.
Suhakam to probe claim Dyson ex-supplier's worker beaten by police

Suhakam to probe claim Dyson ex-supplier's worker beaten by police

Migrant worker reported alleged labour violations.
Ex-Goldman partner to testify against ex-colleague in 1MDB graft trial

Ex-Goldman partner to testify against ex-colleague in 1MDB graft trial

Tim Leissner is a star witness in prosecution's case against Roger Ng.
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

Case is also the first involving new approach using umbilical cord blood. 
Malaysian SMEs urged to embrace digital tech and modern finance

Malaysian SMEs urged to embrace digital tech and modern finance

Make and receive payments like a local around the world with HSBC Global Wallet.
Hadi meets with Afghan ambassador appointed by old govt

Hadi meets with Afghan ambassador appointed by old govt

They reportedly discussed how M'sia could help Afghanistan.
S'wak premier: Najib not amused by DAP rep's toilet humour

S'wak premier: Najib not amused by DAP rep's toilet humour

He says using the 'premier' to describe its chief executive was not unusual.

Suaram: Why no coordination between agencies for custodial death probes?

Suaram: Why no coordination between agencies for custodial death probes?

Latest death in custody case unacceptable.

Pahang govt wants apology, RM1m from MP over 'timber tsunami' remark

Pahang govt wants apology, RM1m from MP over 'timber tsunami' remark

UPDATED 6.15PM | 'Govt accused as deceitful, irresponsible.'
KJ: Don't harass parents who want to vaccinate children

KJ: Don't harass parents who want to vaccinate children

'More and more parents convinced,' minister says.
Mum demands authorities prove she consented to children’s conversion

Mum demands authorities prove she consented to children’s conversion

Perlis mufti spends time with Loh's children while she's not allowed to.
Brunei-M'sia air, land VTL result of PM's visit

Brunei-M'sia air, land VTL result of PM's visit

UPDATED 2.48PM | Ismail Sabri calls the visit a 'great success'.
PKR flags electoral roll after 'deseased' voter found in EC database

PKR flags electoral roll after 'deseased' voter found in EC database

UPDATED 1PM | Fuizah asks why electoral roll not supplied.
LETTER | Back off foreign workers, Hamzah!

LETTER | Back off foreign workers, Hamzah!

His outburst against the Indonesian ambassador is most unbecoming.

US sea level to rise by 2050 as much as in past century - NOAA

US sea level to rise by 2050 as much as in past century - NOAA

Study forecasts US sea levels will rise 25-30cm.
Ottawa police chief resigns as Canadian border protesters retreat

Ottawa police chief resigns as Canadian border protesters retreat

He was criticised for 'not doing enough' to quell protests.
Rep proposes native status for S'wakian-born Chinese, Indians

Rep proposes native status for S'wakian-born Chinese, Indians

'Many foreigners made natives,' says See Chee How.
MP SPEAKS | What is the govt's plan to safely reopen our borders?

MP SPEAKS | What is the govt's plan to safely reopen our borders?

Announcements from different quarters show a lack of coordination.
Covid vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies after birth -US study

Covid vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies after birth -US study

Pregnant women are at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19.

COMMENT | Bersih issues 'Johor Challenge' to all parties

COMMENT | Bersih issues 'Johor Challenge' to all parties

Political stability alone is not sufficient if there is no accountability.

COMMENT | Raising minimum wage will lead to unemployment?

COMMENT | Raising minimum wage will lead to unemployment?

Unproven myths of paying RM1,500 minimum wage.
More deaths from pollution than Covid, action needed, says UN expert

More deaths from pollution than Covid, action needed, says UN expert

Pesticides, plastics, electronic waste pollution causing 9m deaths yearly.
Prince Andrew settles lawsuit by sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre

Prince Andrew settles lawsuit by sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre

Settlement includes 'substantial donation' to charity of Giuffre's choice.
M'sia, Brunei agree in principle to implement VTL - PM

M'sia, Brunei agree in principle to implement VTL - PM

There are only two flights a week now, between KL and Bandar Seri Begawan.
Biden urges Putin to step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

Biden urges Putin to step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

US warns of sanctions, unveils peace talks road map.
COMMENT | Sexual misconduct allegations in the age of social media

COMMENT | Sexual misconduct allegations in the age of social media

Should we believe all complainants of sexual crimes?

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 16): 31 reported fatalities, total at 32,180

Covid-19 deaths (Feb 16): 31 reported fatalities, total at 32,180

10 died before they could receive treatment at a hospital.

MySejahtera users urged to lodge complaints on technical issues

MySejahtera users urged to lodge complaints on technical issues

Users report facing problems over booster shot appointments.
Juveniles facing legal conflicts need to be subject to existing laws

Juveniles facing legal conflicts need to be subject to existing laws

'A holistic approach needed for women undergoing unwanted pregnancies.'

YOURSAY | Wrong to use religion to separate a mom from her kids

YOURSAY | Wrong to use religion to separate a mom from her kids

‘Can such cruelty be justified in the name of race and religion?’

SC to explain Azam Baki case to PSSC tomorrow

SC to explain Azam Baki case to PSSC tomorrow

SC had said no evidence Azam breached Sicda.
Warisan gets ex-Umno man to lead Johor charge, confirms electoral debut

Warisan gets ex-Umno man to lead Johor charge, confirms electoral debut

We want to provide an alternative, says Shafie Apdal.

PKR may not be ready for radical change - Rafizi on political comeback

PKR may not be ready for radical change - Rafizi on political comeback

He adds that party elites may not accept his ideas, approach.