Archive - 8 October 2021

Educational operations in Johor to move to Phase 2, Pahang to Phase 3 - MOE

Educational operations in Johor to move to Phase 2, Pahang to Phase 3 - MOE

This is after the states advanced in their NRP phases.

Lamborghini driver jailed, fined for reckless driving on Jln Tun Razak

Lamborghini driver jailed, fined for reckless driving on Jln Tun Razak

The 28-year-old was jailed 2 weeks and fined RM9,000.

EMCO in several Sabah, Pahang localities ending tomorrow - NSC

EMCO in several Sabah, Pahang localities ending tomorrow - NSC

Several EMCO areas in Pahang, however, will be extended.

Interstate travel permission to be enforced simultaneously - PM

Interstate travel permission to be enforced simultaneously - PM

He says an announcement can be expected within a few days.

Azalina was not involved in officer's appointment to UM board, says her office

Azalina was not involved in officer's appointment to UM board, says her office

She was not aware of the appointment and learned from a poster.

KJ orders MOH to lodge report against anti-vaxxer for fake news

KJ orders MOH to lodge report against anti-vaxxer for fake news

Anwar on never becoming PM: Que será será

Anwar on never becoming PM: Que será será

Opposition leader says he will continue holding the government accountable.

MP SPEAKS | Ismail Sabri must take urgent steps to reduce Covid-19 fatality rate

MP SPEAKS | Ismail Sabri must take urgent steps to reduce Covid-19 fatality rate

Deaths from the pandemic higher than that of May 13 incident

Letter to Malacca governor sent when I was still CM - Sulaiman

Letter to Malacca governor sent when I was still CM - Sulaiman

Ex-CM says dissolution of state assembly was done according to procedure.

Fun in the park again

Fun in the park again

KINILENS | Sunway Lagoon reopens its doors for the fully vaccinated.

NSC may declare localised emergency to stall Malacca polls - Loke

NSC may declare localised emergency to stall Malacca polls - Loke

DAP leader says other elections similarly postponed due to Covid-19.

Emergency for Malacca? Govt to decide next week, says PM

Emergency for Malacca? Govt to decide next week, says PM

If not, elections must be held within 60 days of Oct 4.

Journalists in the Philippines, Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists in the Philippines, Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Just for testing, IGP says after images of luxurious police cars surfaced

Just for testing, IGP says after images of luxurious police cars surfaced

Merck drug less effective against moderate Covid - India regulatory source

Merck drug less effective against moderate Covid - India regulatory source

Aurobindo Pharma to discontinue late-stage trial of molnupiravir.

Oct 12 hearing of Mkini’s bid to quash contempt ruling postponed

Oct 12 hearing of Mkini’s bid to quash contempt ruling postponed

Cases before the Federal Court are being rearranged.

MACC meets Idris Haron over allegations of economic project monopoly

MACC meets Idris Haron over allegations of economic project monopoly

Wan Junaidi's bill will redefine meaning of 'the federation'

Wan Junaidi's bill will redefine meaning of 'the federation'

If passed it will be first time MA63 is acknowledged in Constitution.

Explainer: What researchers say about the long-term effects of Covid-19

Explainer: What researchers say about the long-term effects of Covid-19

Long Covid: The persistent health problems that affect some survivors.

Plan underway for contract doctors union by year-end

Plan underway for contract doctors union by year-end

Public advised to dispose of used Covid-19 self-test kits safely

Public advised to dispose of used Covid-19 self-test kits safely

MP: Govt admitted Google, FB bypassed M'sia due to cabotage but Wee in denial

MP: Govt admitted Google, FB bypassed M'sia due to cabotage but Wee in denial

Wee's colleagues understood unresolved issue hurting country, says Steven Sim.

National Cancer Society Malaysia and Lazada join forces to raise funds for breast cancer and childhood cancer

National Cancer Society Malaysia and Lazada join forces to raise funds for breast cancer and childhood cancer

Throughout October, National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and Lazada have partnered to raise awareness about breast cancer and childhood cancer through Lazada’s digital giving platform, LazadaForGood.

Businessperson fails to reinstate lawsuit against Najib, Rosmah and two firms

Businessperson fails to reinstate lawsuit against Najib, Rosmah and two firms

Judge rules that there's no merit in Deepak's appeal.

UM's board director appointment sparks Twitter debate about 'cables'

UM's board director appointment sparks Twitter debate about 'cables'

Idris Haron mulls joining Harapan, offers to be CM again

Idris Haron mulls joining Harapan, offers to be CM again

Norlela lashes out at Guan Eng and Co for being 'bullies'

Norlela lashes out at Guan Eng and Co for being 'bullies'

Employment up, unemployment down in August

Employment up, unemployment down in August

This comes as more economic activities are allowed to resume.

Covid-19 (Oct 8): 9,751 cases, slight uptick in Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Oct 8): 9,751 cases, slight uptick in Klang Valley

COVID-19 | Selangor overtakes Sarawak to once again top the chart in terms of fresh infections.

Jan 3, 2022 set for hearing of forfeiture suit against Baling MP's family

Jan 3, 2022 set for hearing of forfeiture suit against Baling MP's family

Yadim defends investment in streaming service Nurflix

Yadim defends investment in streaming service Nurflix

The govt-backed trust says it will give them a wider platform.

Less than 1pct to go to achieve fully vaccinated adult population target

Less than 1pct to go to achieve fully vaccinated adult population target

94.6pct received at least first dose of the vaccine.

MP SPEAKS | Spell out clear timeline to decriminalise suicide

MP SPEAKS | Spell out clear timeline to decriminalise suicide

Malacca DAP rep wants letter to palace retracted over misrepresentation

Malacca DAP rep wants letter to palace retracted over misrepresentation

UK law firm gets 2 more weeks to reply to 1MDB-linked US$340m suit

UK law firm gets 2 more weeks to reply to 1MDB-linked US$340m suit

Putrajaya seeking to recover US340m allegedly derived from money laundering.

Health Ministry approves use of Pfizer booster shot for adults

Health Ministry approves use of Pfizer booster shot for adults

Mixed reactions to new conditions for MM2H programme

Mixed reactions to new conditions for MM2H programme

Some say screening necessary but others believe it may deter participants.

Sindumin rep officially announces departure from Warisan

Sindumin rep officially announces departure from Warisan

UM student union against latest board director appointment

UM student union against latest board director appointment

UN ends Yemen war crimes probe in defeat for Western states

UN ends Yemen war crimes probe in defeat for Western states

Members narrowly voted to reject a resolution led by the Netherlands.
Ex-SS camp guard, aged 100, on trial for 3,518 deaths

Ex-SS camp guard, aged 100, on trial for 3,518 deaths

As the trial began, his lawyer held up a blue folder to conceal his client's face.
Johor sultan asks cops to arrest boatman on drugs steering dangerously

Johor sultan asks cops to arrest boatman on drugs steering dangerously

French ambassador says Australia 'childish' to keep US subs pact secret

French ambassador says Australia 'childish' to keep US subs pact secret

France accuses Australia and the US of stabbing it in the back.

#11 - When career meets passion, magic happens

#11 - When career meets passion, magic happens

Childhood dreams, ambitions, and aspirations - magic happens when you give it a try! If you’re feeling lost or need more direction, you might want to embark on the Ikigai journey.

Teo complains after just six Tamil schools get laptops

Teo complains after just six Tamil schools get laptops

A clear mark of discrimination, says the former deputy education minister.

Indonesia passes major tax overhaul bill, VAT to rise next year

Indonesia passes major tax overhaul bill, VAT to rise next year

Shahidan overwhelmed after giving out phone number in Parliament

Shahidan overwhelmed after giving out phone number in Parliament

Minister urges public to send SMS instead of calling him over potholes.

Tourism Ministry gearing up to welcome foreign tourists

Tourism Ministry gearing up to welcome foreign tourists

Ministry commits to improving accessibility of tourists to M'sia.

Gurnah, Tanzanian novelist of colonialism and refuge, wins 2021 Nobel

Gurnah, Tanzanian novelist of colonialism and refuge, wins 2021 Nobel

Even with a tunnel, new ECRL route will cost S’gor 11ha in forest reserves

Even with a tunnel, new ECRL route will cost S’gor 11ha in forest reserves

Covid-19 cases in Perlis hit record high due to illegal interstate travel

Covid-19 cases in Perlis hit record high due to illegal interstate travel

People from Kedah made unauthorised trips to Perlis, says Health DG.

COMMENT | Breeding contempt between poor and elite Malays

COMMENT | Breeding contempt between poor and elite Malays

‘Naturally, the Malay political elite will not want the NEP to end.’
Maika Holdings looking for its shareholders to help them cash out

Maika Holdings looking for its shareholders to help them cash out

About 2,000 shareholders sought for verification exercise.

YOURSAY | The silence of our leaders speaks volumes

YOURSAY | The silence of our leaders speaks volumes

‘Condemning another faith or group of people is an intentional action.’
An overview of the ECRL northern alignment for Selangor

An overview of the ECRL northern alignment for Selangor

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 8): Total fatalities crosses 27,000

Covid-19 deaths (Oct 8): Total fatalities crosses 27,000

Another 132 died, bringing the cumulative death toll to 27,113.
PKR leader wants IRB to check if those named in Pandora Papers paid due taxes

PKR leader wants IRB to check if those named in Pandora Papers paid due taxes

Penan communities set up blockade in bid to stop logging activities

Penan communities set up blockade in bid to stop logging activities

Molnupiravir - the Covid-19 pill

Molnupiravir - the Covid-19 pill

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