Archive - 11 May 2021

Penang's ICU beds for Covid-19 now all full

Penang's ICU beds for Covid-19 now all full

Medical facilities in state now over 70pct occupancy for Covid-19 cases - Chow Kon Yeow.

No loitering: Taskforce says walk-in vaccinations not allowed

No loitering: Taskforce says walk-in vaccinations not allowed

A mechanism is already in place to reallocate doses unused due to no-shows.

MCO 3.0 not expected to significantly impact economic growth

MCO 3.0 not expected to significantly impact economic growth

Four hospitals to get equipment from unopened Cyberjaya hospital

Four hospitals to get equipment from unopened Cyberjaya hospital

Equipment includes 42 ventilators and 20 intensive care beds.

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

Myanmar journalists detained in Thailand, facing deportation

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidilfitri On Thursday

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidilfitri On Thursday

Police deny Jalan Canning Estate cluster sparked by GRO activities

Police deny Jalan Canning Estate cluster sparked by GRO activities

Woman in question never worked as a guest relations officer, says Perak police chief.

Govt must help urban poor during MCO 3.0 - economist

Govt must help urban poor during MCO 3.0 - economist

Health Ministry detects 15 more 'variants of concern' cases

Health Ministry detects 15 more 'variants of concern' cases

We have actually been closing factories, 70 so far - minister

We have actually been closing factories, 70 so far - minister

UPDATED 9.35PM | We didn't announce so people only know the famous case of Top Glove, says Ismail Sabri.

Ismail blames Harapan for naval ship fiasco

Ismail blames Harapan for naval ship fiasco

MP SPEAKS | Govt must be transparent on combat ship saga

MP SPEAKS | Govt must be transparent on combat ship saga

Sarawak sticking with CMCO until May 17

Sarawak sticking with CMCO until May 17

The conditional MCO, however, will henceforth be implemented with tighter restrictions.

1,000 more ICU beds needed in coming weeks if cases surge

1,000 more ICU beds needed in coming weeks if cases surge

Ismail Sabri defends flip-flop SOPs following public outrage

Ismail Sabri defends flip-flop SOPs following public outrage

LETTER | Calling for improved counselling practices in schools

LETTER | Calling for improved counselling practices in schools

Condemning heinous culture of misogyny and sexual harassment perpetuated in schools.

SSR calls for Aidilfitri social media protest against PN, MCO

SSR calls for Aidilfitri social media protest against PN, MCO

LETTER | Penang South Reclamation - who does it serve?

LETTER | Penang South Reclamation - who does it serve?

A development agenda will increasingly come into conflict with the needs of ordinary people.

Vaccination centres to get 290,480 vials of Sinovac bottled by Pharmaniaga

Vaccination centres to get 290,480 vials of Sinovac bottled by Pharmaniaga

DAP moots NSC membership for opposition to make MCO 3.0 the last

DAP moots NSC membership for opposition to make MCO 3.0 the last

Its secretary-general believes the battle against Covid-19 can be won if all work together.

Vietnam seeks mRNA tech transfer amid Covid-19 vaccine supply issues

Vietnam seeks mRNA tech transfer amid Covid-19 vaccine supply issues

The country's health ministry has met with a WHO representative to facilitate the negotiations on the transfer.
Senior cop linked to Nicky Gang withdraws habeas corpus application

Senior cop linked to Nicky Gang withdraws habeas corpus application

The accused has already been released on police bail.

Explainer: Why the fuss over falling debris from China's most powerful rocket

Explainer: Why the fuss over falling debris from China's most powerful rocket

Covid-19 (May 11): 3,973 new cases, 22 deaths

Covid-19 (May 11): 3,973 new cases, 22 deaths

The new case count in Johor has been going on a steady uptrend over the past 14 days.
Woman submits evidence of intimidation in rape case linked to S'gor rep

Woman submits evidence of intimidation in rape case linked to S'gor rep

The investigation today was in regard to her complaint where individuals pressured her to withdraw her Dec 5 report, says her lawyer.
After Liew advises Umno, Zuraida points to DAP's 'big brother' tendencies

After Liew advises Umno, Zuraida points to DAP's 'big brother' tendencies

COMMENT | Message for our leaders

COMMENT | Message for our leaders

We, the public, are obviously not being taken seriously.

India's seven-day Covid-19 average hits new high

India's seven-day Covid-19 average hits new high

The spiralling rise in new cases is putting a strain on medical facilities.

MCO 3.0: Bank Negara not in favour of blanket loan moratorium

MCO 3.0: Bank Negara not in favour of blanket loan moratorium

Pahang may see 700 Covid-19 cases weekly if SOP not complied

Pahang may see 700 Covid-19 cases weekly if SOP not complied

No ban on goods vehicles during Raya festive season - MOT

No ban on goods vehicles during Raya festive season - MOT

King advises people to stay home if they have no urgent matters outside

King advises people to stay home if they have no urgent matters outside

LETTER | Our country’s backup education plan

LETTER | Our country’s backup education plan

Now we are beginning to realise the true value of vernacular schools.
Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Analyst: MCO 3.0 to cost Malaysia RM300m daily

Ibrahim Ali defends taking RM600k from Najib after 1MDB suit

Ibrahim Ali defends taking RM600k from Najib after 1MDB suit

This comes after a former 1MDB subsidiary filed a civil suit against the Perkasa president to recover the money.

Asked about 'No Anwar, No DAP', Zahid cites Razak's example in forming BN

Asked about 'No Anwar, No DAP', Zahid cites Razak's example in forming BN

Ringgit to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility, says BNM governor

Ringgit to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility, says BNM governor

Bank Negara predicts 6-7.5pct GDP growth for 2021

Bank Negara predicts 6-7.5pct GDP growth for 2021

Bad to worse - indigenous women hit by climate crisis

Bad to worse - indigenous women hit by climate crisis

LETTER | Set up bipartisan committee to tackle pandemic now

LETTER | Set up bipartisan committee to tackle pandemic now

We can’t have piecemeal and ad hoc measures to contain the pandemic anymore.
Happy with vaccines, senior citizens urge others not to believe fake news

Happy with vaccines, senior citizens urge others not to believe fake news

'Why there are still those, especially educated people, who are still afraid to get vaccinated.'

First quarter GDP down 0.5pct

First quarter GDP down 0.5pct

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Covid-19: Doctor worried cramped quarantine centres will increase viral load

Covid-19: Doctor worried cramped quarantine centres will increase viral load

Explainer - What we know about the Indian variant as Covid-19 sweeps South Asia

Explainer - What we know about the Indian variant as Covid-19 sweeps South Asia

Scientists are studying whether this variant is to blame for the surge in Covid-19 cases.

COMMENT | Act now to avert mental health crisis post-MCO3

COMMENT | Act now to avert mental health crisis post-MCO3

Mitigating the mental health effects of Covid-19 should be a national public health priority.

LETTER | Littoral Combat Ship project must not fail a second time

LETTER | Littoral Combat Ship project must not fail a second time

BornOil enters US market, collaborating with Verde Resources on green technology initiatives

BornOil enters US market, collaborating with Verde Resources on green technology initiatives

MP SPEAKS | Where’s 1MDB suit against former auditor KPMG?

MP SPEAKS | Where’s 1MDB suit against former auditor KPMG?

The international audit firm has thus far been recalcitrant and has refused to arrive at a settlement.
Netizens question Azmin's quarantine after Saudi and UAE trip

Netizens question Azmin's quarantine after Saudi and UAE trip

This after the minister shares on social media his visit to Putrajaya police HQ to hand over contributions.

Nightmare continues for sexual harassment victim from UM

Nightmare continues for sexual harassment victim from UM

MCO 3.0: Festive air missing at Kelantan's 'Kampung Lemang'

MCO 3.0: Festive air missing at Kelantan's 'Kampung Lemang'

Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting, but China says no

Taiwan fights to attend WHO meeting, but China says no

Fintech  l  Bridging The SME Financing Gap

Fintech l Bridging The SME Financing Gap

Calls for national lockdown as India Covid cases hold close to record highs

Calls for national lockdown as India Covid cases hold close to record highs

Experts have said India's actual figures could be far higher than reported.

Pejuang info chief: Ask Hamzah about efforts to lobby Dr M

Pejuang info chief: Ask Hamzah about efforts to lobby Dr M

'The fact is that there are still those who are trying to convince us to return to Bersatu,' says Ulya Aqamah.
MCO 3.0: Fresh calls for loan moratorium and cash aids

MCO 3.0: Fresh calls for loan moratorium and cash aids

COMMENT | Discipline is a key requirement in life

COMMENT | Discipline is a key requirement in life

And besides doing all that you can, and like to, read books, for they are good for the brain.

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

Some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily.
US authorises Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for children 12 to 15

US authorises Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for children 12 to 15

It is the first Covid-19 vaccine to be authorised in the United States for this age group.
Failed politicians are the ones who should resign - Kit Siang tells Hadi

Failed politicians are the ones who should resign - Kit Siang tells Hadi

COMMENT | Education Ministry must intervene in Ain's possible expulsion

COMMENT | Education Ministry must intervene in Ain's possible expulsion

Failure to do so will indirectly intimidate all women from speaking up against harassment and abuse.

One AstraZeneca dose gives 80pct lower death risk - English data

One AstraZeneca dose gives 80pct lower death risk - English data

COMMENT | The right to cyberbully?

COMMENT | The right to cyberbully?

YOURSAY | Loke appears hot favourite for DAP sec-gen’s post

YOURSAY | Loke appears hot favourite for DAP sec-gen’s post

Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered

Europe dares to reopen as 200 millionth vaccine dose delivered

Countries are banking on the vaccines for a swift reopening for the summer season.

As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Aidilfitri

As lockdown returns, Malaysians face another bleak Aidilfitri

Be cautious of fake MyBNM app - Bukit Aman

Be cautious of fake MyBNM app - Bukit Aman

Nationwide MCO 3.0

Nationwide MCO 3.0

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