Archive - 22 February 2022

Antibody triggered by Sinopharm Covid-19 booster wanes after 6 months - study

Antibody triggered by Sinopharm Covid-19 booster wanes after 6 months - study

Study recommends alternative vaccine types to further boost immunity.
Armed forces aim to buy additional equipment for use in Lebanon

Armed forces aim to buy additional equipment for use in Lebanon

Defence forces chief says it will boost Malbatt effectiveness on UN mission.
Development only around 2 retention ponds, capacity unaffected - Shahidan

Development only around 2 retention ponds, capacity unaffected - Shahidan

Development only took place on the edges of two retention ponds.
Irwan Serigar applies to strike out US$6.59b 1MDB suit

Irwan Serigar applies to strike out US$6.59b 1MDB suit

The former Treasury sec-gen calls it an abuse of court process.
Police integrity unit introduces mechanisms to curb custodial deaths

Police integrity unit introduces mechanisms to curb custodial deaths

New measures include hourly cell patrols and increased monitoring.
Covid-19: Health DG says education clusters on the rise

Covid-19: Health DG says education clusters on the rise

A total of 92 education-related clusters were reported in latest week.
EAIC finds no evidence for ex-IGP's 'police cartel' claim

EAIC finds no evidence for ex-IGP's 'police cartel' claim

Hamid Bador alleged the 'cartel' wanted to control police force.
Nik Zawawi confirms appointment as PAS Syura Council secretary

Nik Zawawi confirms appointment as PAS Syura Council secretary

He previously held the post for over 10 years.
Not all Omicron wave cases are ‘mild’, MMA reminds

Not all Omicron wave cases are ‘mild’, MMA reminds

Association reminds public to get vaccinated to minimise risks.
PBS wants aspiring GRS members to prove themselves

PBS wants aspiring GRS members to prove themselves

Focus on strengthening ties among existing parties, says PBS sec-gen.

South Korea says Omicron Covid variant 75pct less likely to kill than Delta strain

South Korea says Omicron Covid variant 75pct less likely to kill than Delta strain

The dead were mostly the elderly yet to complete their vaccination.

MOH in final stages on SOPs to reopen borders - Muhyiddin

MOH in final stages on SOPs to reopen borders - Muhyiddin

NRC chair says the faster borders are opened the better.
Saravanan: 'Friends of BN' candidacy can't be at MIC's expense

Saravanan: 'Friends of BN' candidacy can't be at MIC's expense

This is over Makkal Sakti Malaysia's intention to contest in Johor polls.
Agong urged to rescind title from MACC officer linked to Beng Hock’s death

Agong urged to rescind title from MACC officer linked to Beng Hock’s death

Hishamuddin Hashim is recently awarded a ‘Datuk Seri’ title. 
Saifuddin: Humanitarian mission to Kabul not recognition of Taliban

Saifuddin: Humanitarian mission to Kabul not recognition of Taliban

'Its people are suffering and need help, that is what we are doing.'

Court throws out MP’s suit against Khalid, KiniTV and NST

Court throws out MP’s suit against Khalid, KiniTV and NST

Suit is linked to news coverage of his allegedly sexist remark.
Infinix Malaysia unveiled the highest specs in the latest ZERO Series

Infinix Malaysia unveiled the highest specs in the latest ZERO Series

Infinix, an emerging brand in the consumer electronics market, today unveiled the latest highly anticipated photography and performance-driven smartphones with the most best-for-value devices in March 2022! 
Wedded Bliss on 22-2-22

Wedded Bliss on 22-2-22

Couples register marriages at KL temple.
PKR postpones party polls to May

PKR postpones party polls to May

The internal elections are now to take place from May 13-18.
Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Global electronics manufacturer Molex accused of union-busting in Malaysia

Electronics Industry Employees’ Union says it abuses, threatens workers.

Court denies bid to stay SRC’s US$1.18b suit against Najib

Court denies bid to stay SRC’s US$1.18b suit against Najib

His statement of defence to civil action must be filed by March 31.

18m Covid self-test units in the market - ministry

18m Covid self-test units in the market - ministry

Checks conducted daily to ensure stable supply.
PAS: Govt must ensure Loh's children don't leave Islam

PAS: Govt must ensure Loh's children don't leave Islam

Ulama Wing urges all to respect position of Islam.
COMMENT | Lessons from Malacca polls: Election retrospective Part 1

COMMENT | Lessons from Malacca polls: Election retrospective Part 1


Harapan faces the most serious contraction of support if Malacca trends continue.
Govt wants more employers to offer pay above minimum wage

Govt wants more employers to offer pay above minimum wage

Some employers have begun offering RM1,500 as the minimum wage.

Psychology Graduates for the Digital World

Psychology Graduates for the Digital World

Psychologists solve society’s most challenging problems, including psychological issues that are linked to E-Sport!
Disabled man charged with murdering stepmum in Kelantan

Disabled man charged with murdering stepmum in Kelantan

The 33-year-old suspect has an intellectual disability.
'I don't lie' - Muhyiddin declines Zahid's dare

'I don't lie' - Muhyiddin declines Zahid's dare

Zahid challenges Muhyiddin to take a 'sumpah laknat'.

Averting constitutional crisis

Averting constitutional crisis

The winner lost, but the loser won. That was the stark reality.

Dr M pressured me to take care of his cronies, claims Najib

Dr M pressured me to take care of his cronies, claims Najib

This is in response to Mahathir's second letter to Johor voters.
Court quashes govt ban of book ‘Gay is OK!’

Court quashes govt ban of book ‘Gay is OK!’

The book can technically be sold again, says lawyer.

Johor polls: PKR man suing 8 after hopes to be candidate dashed

Johor polls: PKR man suing 8 after hopes to be candidate dashed

They accused Malik of possible corruption.
Court dismisses suit over engineer’s 2013 death in custody

Court dismisses suit over engineer’s 2013 death in custody

The plaintiffs are ordered to pay costs to the government and police.

LETTER | Unilateral conversion of child’s religion

LETTER | Unilateral conversion of child’s religion

Stability in child's upbringing is vital.
UK premier scraps Covid-19 restrictions in England

UK premier scraps Covid-19 restrictions in England

The plan has sparked alarm as being 'premature'.
MP SPEAKS | Strategies and implementation plans for ageing population needed

MP SPEAKS | Strategies and implementation plans for ageing population needed

It is about the economy of a nation.

Hishammuddin positive for Covid-19

Hishammuddin positive for Covid-19

The minister was fined for violating SOPs 9 days ago.
Tips on studying abroad

Tips on studying abroad

Studying overseas will change your life and to make the most of it, here are a few things to remember.
75pct of people want single-use plastics banned - global survey

75pct of people want single-use plastics banned - global survey

Ipsos polled over 20k people in 28 countries.
Lalamove launches Lalamove Rewards programme for users to enjoy more benefits and perks

Lalamove launches Lalamove Rewards programme for users to enjoy more benefits and perks

Lalamove, the leading 24/7 on-demand delivery platform, today announced the launch of Lalamove Rewards, a point-based rewards programme for consumers who place delivery orders on the platform.
New anti-human trafficking law comes into effect today

New anti-human trafficking law comes into effect today

It offers the best solution to curb human trafficking and smuggling of migrants.

Peter Anthony’s new party registered, hopes to join GRS

Peter Anthony’s new party registered, hopes to join GRS

Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Malaysia will see a formal launch on March 13. 
Putin sends troops into Ukraine on 'peacekeeping' mission

Putin sends troops into Ukraine on 'peacekeeping' mission

No word on the size of the force Putin was dispatching.

Gerak Independent loses Subang candidate

Gerak Independent loses Subang candidate

Ex-journo Chow says no personal hard feelings.
COMMENT | 5G rollout, 'unanswerable' questions

COMMENT | 5G rollout, 'unanswerable' questions

DNB should answer these critical questions.
M'sia, Indonesia take positive, constructive approach to domestic worker issue

M'sia, Indonesia take positive, constructive approach to domestic worker issue

This is to ensure that the recruitment process is well managed.

Ministry wants more programmes to promote prudent social media use

Ministry wants more programmes to promote prudent social media use

'If misused, social media will plunge country into confusion.'
Covid-19 (Feb 21): 25,099 new cases, 3pct active cases in hospital

Covid-19 (Feb 21): 25,099 new cases, 3pct active cases in hospital

There are 43 new fatalities, death toll stands at 32,390.
MOH waiting for full reports on vaccinated teen's death - DG

MOH waiting for full reports on vaccinated teen's death - DG

13-year-old died 18 days after vaccination.
PM’s brother dropped as Mira president

PM’s brother dropped as Mira president

'The decision was made at the supreme council meeting.'
YOURSAY | Harapan’s structural problem in wooing voters

YOURSAY | Harapan’s structural problem in wooing voters

'Race and religion should not be issues after 65 years of independence.'

INTERVIEW | Reforms and regrets - Ariff reflects on his speaker stint

INTERVIEW | Reforms and regrets - Ariff reflects on his speaker stint

His new book 'Parliament, Unexpected' comes out on Feb 27.