Malaysian on the run for 20 years gets extra six months' jail in Singapore - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian who was on the run from the law for 20 years is getting an additional six months jail term for misleading an immigration officer and for missing a court hearing in 2000, the Straits Times reported today. According to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Siva
Glove maker WRP Asia found 838 Covid-19 cases among 2838 workers - Malaysiakini Mass testing of 2,838 workers at glove maker WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd’s factory in Sepang last weekend had revealed 838 positive Covid-19 cases, its management confirmed today. In a statement to Malaysiakini, WRP Asia said two workers had initially tested positive, followed by 13 others last Friday,
National Task Force panned for 'hypocrisy' against Rohingya refugees - Malaysiakini The National Task Force in charge of border patrols and other enforcement activities during the current movement control order period has been taken to task for its warning to the Rohingya minority escaping Myanmar’s junta regime that their arrival in Malaysia is not welcome. Migrant rights activists said the
Covid-19: Over half of Category 4, 5 patients continue to show symptoms for 12 weeks or more, says MOH - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: More than half of Category 4 and 5 Covid-19 patients suffer from post-Covid syndrome or “long Covid”, a Health Ministry study has shown. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a clinical study conducted by the ministry on 1, 004 category 4 and 5 Covid-19 patients,
Singapore's popular mall - Ion Orchard to shut due to Covid-19; only nine cases reported on Friday (June 11) - The Star Online SINGAPORE, June 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): Ion Orchard will be shut for four days from Saturday (June 12) for cleaning and disinfecting works, after the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed a number of Covid-19 cases linked to the shopping mall. It is the first mall in the popular Orchard
COVID-19: Malaysia's total lockdown extended for two weeks until Jun 28 - channelnewsasia.com KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s movement control order, known as MCO 3.0, will be extended for another two weeks from Jun 15 to Jun 28. Senior Minister for Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a statement on Friday (Jun 11) that the decision to extend the MCO 3.0 was
COVID-19: Malaysia's total lockdown extended for two weeks until Jun 28 - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s movement control order, known as MCO 3.0, will be extended for another two weeks from Jun 15 to Jun 28. Senior Minister for Defence Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in a statement on Friday (Jun 11) that the decision to extend the MCO 3.0 was
Fadillah positive for Covid-19 – Ministry of Works - The Borneo Post Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof KUCHING (June 11): Senior Minister of Works Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof has been tested positive for Covid-19 after receiving the test results earlier last night, a statement from the Ministry of Works said. According to the statement issued today, he underwent a routine Covid-19 test at
Melaka cops nab four who used 'Miti letter' to stage interstate robbery - The Star Online MELAKA: Police have arrested four suspects from Kuala Lumpur who purportedly used an International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) letter to enter the state to stage a robbery. State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Abdul Majid Mohd Ali said the suspects, aged between 34 and 37, were arrested after they
Alleged murder victim's family, friend to hunger strike if fail to meet DPP - Malaysiakini The family and friend of alleged murder victim T Nhaveen sought to meet with the prosecutor of the case by June 22, failing which they will start a hunger strike. This was announced by social activist Arun Dorasamy at an online press conference today. “Nhaveen’s mother…
Vaccination team welcomed like superheroes in Kinabatangan interior area - The Sun Daily KINABATANGAN: Being far in the interior areas and over 20 kilometres away from the nearest vaccination centre in Kinabatangan Hospital, the workers of the Kertam oil palm plantation here were over the moon with the arrival of the Covid-19 mobile vaccination team. Challenges in terms of transportation, roads and the
UMNO wants state of emergency to end as scheduled, parliament to sit, Ahmad Zahid informs king - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has pleaded with the king to not extend Malaysia’s state of emergency beyond Aug 1, its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after an audience with the ruler on Friday (Jun 11). The party also wanted the parliament to reconvene again to ensure
High vaccination rate shows Covid-19 immunisation programme going well -Muhyiddin - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The high number of vaccine doses administered daily is proof that the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme launched on Feb 24 is proceeding smoothly, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (pix) “Alhamdulillah, vaccination has picked up pace … yesterday, more than 156,000 people (received their jabs) and it
Zahid calls for Parliament to reconvene after royal audience - Malaysiakini Meetings between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and political party leaders at the Istana Negara entered the third day today. Those expected to meet Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah today include representatives from Umno, MIC, and Sabah’s PBS. This is expected to be the last day for in-person meetings, with
Malaysia under 'dictator' Dr Mahathir a mistake, says Ramasamy - The Malaysian Insight Malaysia under ‘dictator’ Dr Mahathir a mistake, says Ramasamy Updated 5 hours ago · Published on 11 Jun 2021 11:33AM · Share this article × MALAYSIANS should not make a mistake by allowing Dr Mahathir Mohamad to lead a National Operations Council (NOC) as an interim measure to administer the country, Penang
Recent festive celebrations in Malaysia sparked 60 COVID-19 clusters with 3511 cases: Health ministry - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Recent festive celebrations in Malaysia sparked 60 COVID-19 clusters involving 3,511 cases, the health ministry said on Thursday (Jun 10). From May 13 to Jun 10, authorities said 58 clusters linked to Hari Raya Puasa and two clusters linked to Hari Gawai were detected. A total of
COMMENT | 11 reasons why minister Wee should resign - Malaysiakini COMMENT | When will Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong resign? It took a major accident and several injuries before the flaws in Malaysia’s LRT incident were exposed; but will we ever learn from our mistakes? I doubt it. Wee’s pathetic and vague press statement yesterday was confusing. He said
Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end - Malaysiakini Pakatan Harapan has rejected a proposal by their former chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad for a National Operations Council (NOC) government similar to the one in 1969. “As a party that upholds parliamentary democracy, Harapan rejects the NOC based on our consistent stand that the state of emergency needs to end
Puad pours cold water on Dr M's Mageran proposal - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi has poured cold water on former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s proposal to set up a Majlis Gerakan Negara (Mageran) to temporarily govern the country – and with him at the helm. “Tun is strange. He opposes the emergency, he opposes the
YOURSAY | NOC or not, Muhyiddin's fate is sealed - Malaysiakini YOURSAY | ‘I hope the rulers will do what is best for their subjects and our beloved country.’ Muhyiddin’s fate and a National Operations Council ScarletPanda9731: National Operations Council (NOC) or not, Parliament must be convened and discussions and debates should take place. All bills must pass through the Parliament
Political manoeuvrings - Malaysiakini Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights Erratum: Yesterday’s newsletter erroneously stated that the Permatang Pasir assemblyperson pleaded guilty in a court case. It should read pleaded not guilty. We apologise for the error. National Operations Council Umno and DAP expressed bewilderment after Perikatan
PKR claims several MPs soliciting SDs from other MPs to obtain positions in current govt - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: PKR has claimed there are several Members of Parliament (MPs) soliciting statutory declarations (SD) from other MPs in order to obtain positions in the current government. PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil said the party is concerned over allegations that several MPs who do not hold key leadership positions
PKR slams new 'SD drive' amid speculations of fresh manouverings - Malaysiakini PKR has condemned what it claimed were renewed efforts to collect statutory declarations (SDs) from MPs. This was amid speculation of fresh political manoeuvrings at a time when the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is meeting with the country’s top political leaders this week. PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil said those
Man believed to be linked to prominent Sabah businessman found dead - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: The son of a prominent Sabah businessman was found dead in his room in Luyang here on Wednesday (June 9) evening. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali said police did not suspect any foul play in connection with the death. He said upon being alerted by family members,
Umno wants emergency to end on Aug 1 and no Mageran, says Umno youth chief - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Umno wants an end to the Emergency on Aug 1 and not for the National Operations Council (NOC) to be set up, says party youth chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He also noted that no major political party had asked for the NOC. Asyraf said it was
