Archive - 5 March 2021

Muhyiddin to make official visit to Saudi, UAE from tomorrow

Muhyiddin to make official visit to Saudi, UAE from tomorrow

Zahid withdrew RM17.9m from Yayasan Akalbudi - witness

Zahid withdrew RM17.9m from Yayasan Akalbudi - witness

Govt drawing up special blueprint for construction of labour quarters

Govt drawing up special blueprint for construction of labour quarters

Taxi, school and tour bus drivers told to update personal info for special aid

Taxi, school and tour bus drivers told to update personal info for special aid

11,133 taxi drivers, school bus operators, and tour bus operators eligible for Permai aid.

Harapan accuses PN of using federal agencies to pressure opposition MPs

Harapan accuses PN of using federal agencies to pressure opposition MPs

Sg Buloh car ramming: Duo charged with various offences

Sg Buloh car ramming: Duo charged with various offences

Drought forces farmers to cultivate alternative crops

Drought forces farmers to cultivate alternative crops

Align with govt stance, says PAS after Zahid calls for Parliament sitting

Align with govt stance, says PAS after Zahid calls for Parliament sitting

PN maintains Parliament needs to be postponed to combat Covid-19 effectively.

People need not be concerned about Covid-19 vaccine brands - PM

People need not be concerned about Covid-19 vaccine brands - PM

Azmin hopes Umno reconsiders decision on ties with Bersatu

Azmin hopes Umno reconsiders decision on ties with Bersatu

Muhyiddin hopes PN coalition will stay together

Muhyiddin hopes PN coalition will stay together

COMMENT | Asean should suspend Myanmar's membership until killing stops

COMMENT | Asean should suspend Myanmar's membership until killing stops

After record Covid-19 deaths, Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to stop 'whining'

After record Covid-19 deaths, Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to stop 'whining'

EMCO at Sri Jelutung quarters in Pekan from March 6-19

EMCO at Sri Jelutung quarters in Pekan from March 6-19

This is to facilitate screening on the residents, as 30 positive Covid-19 cases have been identified there.

Factbox: Health apps, vaccine certificates riding to rescue of air travel

Factbox: Health apps, vaccine certificates riding to rescue of air travel

UEM Sunrise hits another milestone in its digital transformation leap with the unveiling of new mobile apps

UEM Sunrise hits another milestone in its digital transformation leap with the unveiling of new mobile apps

UEM Sunrise further commits to the digitisation and customer-centric convenience by introducing three brand new hUb-themed mobile apps for the public and their homeowners, marking the Company’s next milestone in its digital transformation journey.
Covid-19 (March 5): 2,154 new cases, Klang Valley figures steady ahead of CMCO

Covid-19 (March 5): 2,154 new cases, Klang Valley figures steady ahead of CMCO

While the number of active cases nationwide is dropping, the same cannot be said of the Klang Valley and Johor.

Lawyers submit 2 motions on minimum wage, sexual harassment to M'sian Bar

Lawyers submit 2 motions on minimum wage, sexual harassment to M'sian Bar

Young Lawyers Movement adds it is troubled Bar Council's faulty sexual harassment complaint is not addressed.

BN: Zahid’s statement calling for Parliament sitting a 'mistake'

BN: Zahid’s statement calling for Parliament sitting a 'mistake'

BN appears to backrack from its call after coalition partners say they never agreed to appeal to the Agong.

New ways to register for Covid-19 vaccination, 2m sign up so far

New ways to register for Covid-19 vaccination, 2m sign up so far

World no closer to answer on Covid-19 origins despite WHO probe: expert

World no closer to answer on Covid-19 origins despite WHO probe: expert

Survey: Umno and PAS supporters hold opposite views on Muhyiddin

Survey: Umno and PAS supporters hold opposite views on Muhyiddin

April 1 hearing date for Pejuang's legal bid to be registered

April 1 hearing date for Pejuang's legal bid to be registered

Sinovac vaccine may not trigger sufficient antibody response to Brazil variant: study

Sinovac vaccine may not trigger sufficient antibody response to Brazil variant: study

Techies not surprised by glitches in freebie MySejahtera app

Techies not surprised by glitches in freebie MySejahtera app

EPF navigates safely through pandemic-stricken 2020

EPF navigates safely through pandemic-stricken 2020

Be more open to whistleblowers, JB MP tells govt

Be more open to whistleblowers, JB MP tells govt

The identities of frontliners who expose wrongdoings should be protected, says Akmal Nasir.

LETTER | MCO loosening - it's truly mind-boggling

LETTER | MCO loosening - it's truly mind-boggling

The fact is that the performing arts industry is different from the film and TV industry.

LETTER | Obesity in Malaysia is a ticking time bomb

LETTER | Obesity in Malaysia is a ticking time bomb

Amanah's Shazni is new Harapan Youth chief, revolt in PKR Youth

Amanah's Shazni is new Harapan Youth chief, revolt in PKR Youth

Some in PKR Youth have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision made at a Harapan meeting yesterday.

MP SPEAKS | The misery and suffering caused by PJD Link outweighs any benefits

MP SPEAKS | The misery and suffering caused by PJD Link outweighs any benefits

MACC investigator: Firms that paid Zahid had no business activities

MACC investigator: Firms that paid Zahid had no business activities

Two cases of Nigerian Covid-19 variant detected

Two cases of Nigerian Covid-19 variant detected

'Copy 'n paste' statement - Annuar claims Umno inching towards Anwar, DAP

'Copy 'n paste' statement - Annuar claims Umno inching towards Anwar, DAP

BN leaders: Zahid statement didn't reflect decision on Parliament sitting

BN leaders: Zahid statement didn't reflect decision on Parliament sitting

They say meeting never supported any decision to make an appeal to the king over Parliament sitting.

Youth must help make 'brave new world' a reality - Muhyiddin

Youth must help make 'brave new world' a reality - Muhyiddin

China's Parliament to delay Hong Kong legislative vote, overhaul electoral system

China's Parliament to delay Hong Kong legislative vote, overhaul electoral system

The move is seen as dealing a severe blow to hopes for democracy.

PAS not taking sides in Bersatu-Umno breakup, confident they'll remain a family

PAS not taking sides in Bersatu-Umno breakup, confident they'll remain a family

DAP: Govt must properly plan vaccination schedule for vulnerable groups

DAP: Govt must properly plan vaccination schedule for vulnerable groups

This is to reduce confusion among them and ensure the programme's success, it says.

Lazada launches new 'Lazada Bonus' feature with a line-up of surprises during its 9th birthday celebrations

Lazada launches new 'Lazada Bonus' feature with a line-up of surprises during its 9th birthday celebrations

Myanmar diplomatic revolt against junta widens after violent crackdown

Myanmar diplomatic revolt against junta widens after violent crackdown

M'sia should transform to break out of middle-income trap - PM

M'sia should transform to break out of middle-income trap - PM

The country must aim to become a global exporting player and grow its manufacturing capabilities, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

COMMENT | The March 4 earthquake and its aftershocks

COMMENT | The March 4 earthquake and its aftershocks

Malaysian politics has entered into a new and challenging phase.
No Lima'21, not even virtually - Ismail Sabri

No Lima'21, not even virtually - Ismail Sabri

The exhibition can come back in 2023, says the defence minister.

Murai kampung magpie faces extinction from high demand as pets: report

Murai kampung magpie faces extinction from high demand as pets: report

LETTER | Party hopping could be a threat to national sovereignty

LETTER | Party hopping could be a threat to national sovereignty

The authorities must find out the real motive behind political defections.

LETTER | Yet another data breach

LETTER | Yet another data breach

Are companies held accountable for data breaches or are they allowed to go free without any consequences?

Khashoggi's fiancee criticises lack of action against Saudi crown prince

Khashoggi's fiancee criticises lack of action against Saudi crown prince

Ex-DAP reps Paul Yong, Sivasubramaniam now Bersatu members

Ex-DAP reps Paul Yong, Sivasubramaniam now Bersatu members

Judge recuses self from Anwar's appeal related to sodomy case

Judge recuses self from Anwar's appeal related to sodomy case

This is not the first time judge Kamaludin Md Said recuses himself from a legal action involving Anwar.

The young Afghan media worker who risked all for women's rights

The young Afghan media worker who risked all for women's rights

No evidence of queue-jumping in Covid-19 vaccination, says Adham

No evidence of queue-jumping in Covid-19 vaccination, says Adham

Some frontliners due to get their jabs were absent and had to be replaced by other frontliners, says the minister.

COMMENT | May we, voters, be fooled no more!

COMMENT | May we, voters, be fooled no more!

A vote is not for sale - if you sell your vote, it is like selling your soul to the devil.

Clash over Myanmar UN seat averted as junta’s replacement quits

Clash over Myanmar UN seat averted as junta’s replacement quits

US blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty US$1b from New York Fed account

US blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty US$1b from New York Fed account

COMMENT | Santhara's presence has embarrassed the NZ govt

COMMENT | Santhara's presence has embarrassed the NZ govt

His wages, expenses and pension are paid by Malaysian taxpayers.
New Zealanders evacuated after earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings

New Zealanders evacuated after earthquakes trigger tsunami warnings

An emergency alert has also been issued for all coastal areas around Auckland.

Let us all pray we can 'balik kampung' this Aidilfitri - Ismail Sabri

Let us all pray we can 'balik kampung' this Aidilfitri - Ismail Sabri

The senior minister says this with hope as the daily Covid-19 cases head on a downward trend.

YOURSAY | Sng stating the obvious over defection

YOURSAY | Sng stating the obvious over defection

‘Please spare us your reasons and explanations.’
Two police reports lodged on the sale of vaccines online

Two police reports lodged on the sale of vaccines online

COMMENT | Vaccine queue-jumping? Watch this space

COMMENT | Vaccine queue-jumping? Watch this space

Spanish princesses and Canadian pension fund head were called out. Can we expect fairness in Malaysia?

The Umno-Bersatu divorce and other news you may have missed

The Umno-Bersatu divorce and other news you may have missed

M'sia making waves in NZ

M'sia making waves in NZ

NEWSLETTER 05-03-2021