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Sat, 15 May 2021 16:55:05 +0800
Zuraida: Malaysians must help counter Israeli propaganda online
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysians should do their part to counter Israeli’s manipulative propaganda online, Council of Malaysian Women Political Leaders (Comwel) president and founder Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said. She...

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:52:26 +0800
Khairy: PUI, PUS and close contacts must not turn up at PPVs for vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prospective vaccine recipients with the status of person under investigation (PUI), person under surveillance (PUS) or close contacts of Covid-19 patients are not allowed to turn up at vaccination c...

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:11:34 +0800
Covid-19 vaccination programme important to draw investors, says former Sabah CM
KOTA KINABALU, May 15 — The National Covid-19 Immunisation programme is important in instilling investors’ confidence to continue investing in Sabah and further boost its economy, said former Chief Minister Dat...

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:06:13 +0800
Friends and former colleagues pay last respects to Malay Mail’s editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Friends and colleagues, both present and past, paid their last respects today to Malay Mail editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan, a veteran journalist whom they remembered fondly. Malay Mail publisher Datuk Siew Ka Wei, who...

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:44:34 +0800
As Covid-19 drags on, Guan Eng urges govt to introduce second RM45b economic stimulus package
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today called on the government to introduce a second round of stimulus to the tune of RM45 billion as it did last year, to shore up the flagging economy and alleviate the financial burden on businesses.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:36:37 +0800
Sarawak govt’s track record of Covid-19 aid speaks for itself, GPS Backbenchers Club tells state DAP
KUCHING, May 15 — The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers Club today accused Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen of trying to score cheap publicity by claiming that the state government is delaying assistance to the people and small...

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:19:42 +0800
Private sector employee fined RM2,000 for hosting Raya open house in Ipoh
IPOH, May 15 — A private sector employee was issued a RM2,000 compound for hosting a Hari Raya open house in Tanjung Malim yesterday. Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said police went to the location at about 5.45pm after...

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:10:56 +0800
Health Ministry: Malaysia’s daily Covid-19 cases remain above 4,000, with most infections still in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia recorded 4,140 new Covid-19 cases over the last 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 466,330 since the pandemic hit the country early last year. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham...

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:50:24 +0800
Reezal Merican: Govt will address concerns of youths affected by Covid-19 pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The worries and concerns of youths affected by the Covid-19 pandemic will be addressed as best as possible, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. He said the government had undertaken...

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:39:35 +0800
Minister: Malaysia to speak out against Israel’s aggression at Sunday’s extraordinary OIC meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia will call for the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take tougher stand and maximum possible efforts to protect Palestinians from Israel’s hostile acts, during the OIC virtual extraordinary meeting...

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:27:01 +0800
Covid-19: Four Malaysians among 52 new cases in Singapore Friday
SINGAPORE, May 15 — Four Malaysians are among the 52 new cases of Covid-19 reported here Friday, according to the republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH). In its full data released late last night, the MOH said all of them were linked to Case 62873.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:17:20 +0800
Jagdeep: 1,657 premises in Penang shut for SOP violation since first MCO last year
GEORGE TOWN, May 15 ― A total of 1,657 premises in Penang had been ordered to close down since the first nationwide movement control order (MCO) was enforced on March 18 last year. State Housing, Local Government, and Town and Country Planning...

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:13:18 +0800
Malaysian Youth Council suggests govt enact ‘Future Generations Well-Being Act’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 ― The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) has suggested that the government enact the Future Generations Well-Being Act based on the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030. Its president, Jufitri.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 14:09:39 +0800
Transport minister: No foreign nationals allowed to ‘sign off’ onto Malaysian ports during MCO 3.0
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 ― In order to stem Covid-19 cases, vessels docking at all Malaysian ports are not allowed to “sign off” their crew of any nationality into Malaysia during the nationwide movement control order from May 12 to June 7, said...

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:59:20 +0800
Noraini: Umno president never issued standing invitation to DAP reps for party programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Umno Women chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad has denied that party president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, instructed party leaders to invite DAP representatives to every programme they organise. Her comments come after a...

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:07:38 +0800
Candidates for Anak Muda Advisory Group will be announced soon, says PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 —  The list of candidates for the Anak Muda Advisory Group to Prime Minister is being finalised and those selected will be announced soon, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the initiative proposed b...

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:04:21 +0800
Health Ministry says national archer Haziq's death not related to Covid-19 or vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 —  National archer Haziq Kamaruddin died of complications arising from clogged heart blood vessels due to coronary artery atherosclerosis yesterday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Forensic Medical Services head Dat...

Sat, 15 May 2021 12:45:06 +0800
Jeffrey Kitingan’s view on new Federal Constitution based only on academic views, historical facts, says STAR leader
KOTA KINABALU, May 15 — The new Federal Constitution mentioned by Sabah Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan in an online public forum is just a history-based academic summary for thought input to policy makers...

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:25:11 +0800
Johor DAP rep: Reconvene Parliament to address public discontent like Parit Raja flash mob protest
JOHOR BARU, May 15 — A Johor DAP leader today called on the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government to urgently reconvene Parliament in an effort to address pressing national issues, claiming the recent flash mob protest in Batu Pahat is a sign of...

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:01:41 +0800
Govt remains committed to empowering youths, says PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government is committed to continue helping youths through efforts to empower them for the development of highly innovative and sustainable human capital, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:53:03 +0800
Putrajaya police: No Raya SOP breach for Azmin, but he must meet cops after report lodged
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Putrajaya police said they will call up Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and family, including his sister Ummi Hafilda Ali, over complaints that some relatives might have crossed district lines to celebrate Hari.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:10:22 +0800
Johor police: Rumoured solidarity rally for Parit Raja flash mob protesters never happened (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Johor police have denied that a solidarity rally was held in support of those arrested for participating in the May 13 flash mob protest in Parit Raja, Batu Pahat. In a statement, Batu Pahat district police chief Ismail...

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:42:07 +0800
Archer Haziq Kamaruddin laid to rest in Merlimau
JASIN, May 15 — National archer Haziq Kamaruddin, who died yesterday, was laid to rest at the Taman Koperasi Serkam Darat Muslim cemetery in Merlimau early today. Prayers were held at Surau Al-Taqwa in accordance with the standard operating...

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:12:13 +0800
STAR: PBS ‘desperate’ to take over Keningau, Tambunan seats
KOTA KINABALU, May 15 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) is “desperate” to take over the Keningau parliamentary and Tambunan state seats from Sabah STAR, its fellow ally in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition. STAR Sabah secretary-general Datuk....

Sat, 15 May 2021 08:07:36 +0800
Nurseries, kindergartens in Sarawak can operate from Monday, says state minister
KUCHING, May 15 — Nurseries and kindergartens in Sarawak will be allowed to operate from Monday with strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). State Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister....

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:30:23 +0800
MCO: Nilai police probe twitter account owner over fake news on compound issuance for breaking Hari Raya SOPs
NILAI, May 15 — Police have opened an investigation against a Twitter account owner suspected of spreading fake news on the issuance of compounds for the violation of the 2021 Aidilfitri standard operating procedures (SOP) at Nilai Impian here on.....

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:23:14 +0800
Cops arrest Myanmar national for violating MCO SOPs by organising feast in Kajang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Police arrested a Myanmar national and are tracking down a group of foreign nationals suspected of violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) for attending a feast in Sungai...

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:15:50 +0800
Capacity at KL World Trade Centre vaccination centre for AstraZeneca vaccine increased to 8,100 doses per day from today
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The capacity at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) vaccination centre (PPV) for the AstraZeneca vaccine has been increased to 8,100 doses a day starting tomorrow, making it the centre with the capability of carrying....

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:50 +0800
With Parliament suspended, analysts say Malaysians upset with MCO can do little to vent
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The continued suspension of Parliament meant Malaysians unhappy with the unexpected return of the movement control order have no platform to communicate this to the government, said political analysts. Senior fellow at the...

Fri, 14 May 2021 23:44:51 +0800
Joint action by Muslim countries, sympathisers answer to Arab-Israeli conflict, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today a solution can be found for the Arab-Israeli conflict through joint action by Muslim countries and those who back the rights of the Palestinians and their struggle. It....



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