Govt spares rod on unboosted
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Govt spares rod on unboosted
Yet another party hopper
Burdening domestic abuse victims
Govt spares rod on unboosted
After a heavy push to get the public to take Covid-19 booster shots, the government has decided to be lenient on those who have not taken a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
This is despite two million people - adults with only two Sinovac doses, or seniors who have not been boosted - are set to lose their fully vaccinated status on Friday.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said those who have completed two doses but have not received a booster shot can still go about their daily lives, going to work, dining in and such.
However, he urged them to get boosted regardless to avoid any serious complications if they do get infected by Covid-19.
Meanwhile, the minister also indicated that MySejahtera check-ins may end if the Covid-19 situation does not worsen after April 1.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | All matters must be explained in a transparent matter |
 | MMA says it could function as a digital medical record. |
 | This was to ensure smooth traffic flow. |
Yet another party hopper
Sri Aman MP Masir Kujat quit Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to become a pro-government independent MP.
He hopes his support will translate into RM1-2 million in development funds for his constituency.
This is not the first time Masir switched sides.
During the Sheraton Move in 2020, Masir first declared support for Muhyiddin Yassin before PSB told him to back Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Masir's move to defect comes two weeks before the government is set to table an anti-party hopping law in Parliament.
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 | A senator wants to know the law's implementation status. |
 | Law would allegedly trigger election if MP sacked from party. |
 | Party performed dismally in recent state polls. |
Burdening domestic abuse victims
Getting the police to act on domestic violence complaints is still a problem today, unfortunately.
Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Rina Harun acknowledged on Monday that some police officers still reject domestic violence reports.
But instead of getting the cops to get their act together, Rina advised victims to go the extra mile and get a medical report first to ensure that their police reports are accepted.
Police, meanwhile, said that domestic violence reports should not be rejected.
They have urged the minister and victims to come forward with further information so that action can be taken "if the allegations are true".
HIGHLIGHTS
 | They were caught on video beating an individual who allegedly stole instant noodles. |
 | Khairil is trying to usurp the power of the courts, says MCCBCHST. |
 | The terms of the settlement are to remain confidential. |
A daily glance at Covid-19
15,941 new cases yesterday (March 30) bring the cumulative infections to 4,183,359.
33 new fatalities put the death toll at 34,939.
New cases by states
Selangor (7,748)
Kuala Lumpur (1,411)
Sarawak (974)
Kedah (827)
Perak (783)
Johor (778)
Negeri Sembilan (765)
Penang (684)
Pahang (487)
Terengganu (383)
Malacca (331)
Sabah (313)
Kelantan (297)
Putrajaya (66)
Labuan (61)
Perlis (33)
What else is happening?
The government revealed that Chinese vessels were found to have encroached into Malaysian waters 23 times last year.
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) claims the EIA report for the royalty-owned Maharani Energy Gateway project is far from adequate and should not be approved.
Former student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim officially entered the PKR Youth chief race against another former student activist Fahmi Zainol.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | Former auditor-general testifies she knew a wrong was committed. |
 | Many bankrupt in pandemic were micro-entrepreneurs, minister says. |
 | Maternity leave has been increased from 60 days to 98 days. |
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