Minister's friendly fire - Malaysiakini Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights * Minister’s friendly fire * PN rattled * Brought in dead Minister’s friendly fire Special Functions Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof fired on his own government over its management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Redzuan took issue that he was
Penang rep claims trial to sexually assaulting woman - Free Malaysia Today SHAH ALAM: Permatang Pasir state assemblyman Faiz Fadzil today pleaded not guilty in the magistrates’ court to outraging the modesty of a woman three months ago. Faiz, who is also an Amanah central committee member, is accused of committing the offence on the 31-year-old woman between 9.45pm and 11.
Penang assemblyperson claims trial to alleged sexual assault - Malaysiakini Permatang Pasir state assemblyperson Muhammad Faiz Fadzil has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to a charge for alleged sexual assault under Section 354 of the Penal Code at the Shah Alam Magistrate’s Court today. He was accused of using criminal force with intentions to outrage the modesty of
COMMENT | No Covid-19 patient should be brought in dead - Malaysiakini COMMENT | The Malaysian Health Coalition is concerned with the increasing number of Covid-19 patients brought-in-dead (BID) to hospitals. As of May 31, Malaysia recorded 2,796 Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia. 293 out of the total (approximately 10 percent) are patients who were BID. These deaths reflect possible systemic failures and
Health DG: 150% increase in patient arrivals at Covid-19 Assessment Centres - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: There has been a 150% increase in patient arrivals at the country’s Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CAC), which were designed to help manage patients who are undergoing home treatment. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that as such, a new call centre will be set
China to study using CanSinoBio Covid-19 shots as a booster - The Star Online BEIJING (Reuters): Chinese researchers plan to study using a Covid-19 vaccine from CanSino Biologics as a booster shot for people who have already been inoculated with other vaccines, clinical trial registration data showed. China has not yet approved mixing doses of different vaccines using different technologies, but the director of
Over 151k Covid-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday - Malaysiakini The pace of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program (NIP) reached a new milestone yesterday after administering 151,309 doses in a single day. According to daily updates from the Special Committee on Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV), 105,722 people received their first of two doses, while 45,
Political leaders take turns meeting with the King (Updated) - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Political leaders are taking turns to have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara here today. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was the first to be granted an audience at 8 am and the meeting lasted an
Sidelined from NSC, minister jabs govt over vaccines and PPVs - Malaysiakini Special Functions Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof claimed he is no longer invited to National Security Council (NSC) meetings on Covid-19. Speaking to Malaysiakini, the Bersatu lawmaker questioned the government’s handling of the pandemic, especially with regard to the vaccination drive. “As of now, I am not a member
Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases return to above 6000 mark - CNA PUTRAJAYA: The number of new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia returned to above the 6,000 mark on Wednesday (Jun 9), said Malaysia’s health director-general Noor Hisham Abdullah. The country reported 6,239 new infections as of noon, up from 5,566 cases on Tuesday. Advertisement Advertisement The national case
Selangor's own vaccine programme to start next month - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The first batch of vaccines under the Selangor Covid-19 vaccination programme (SCVP) is expected to arrive by the end of June, according to the state government. Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said the decision was reached after negotiations with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) concluded on June
Anwar says he pleaded with Malaysian king against extending state of emergency, new government not discussed - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (Jun 9) after a royal audience that he has pleaded for the king to not extend the state of emergency in the country. Speaking to reporters after leaving the palace, he noted that when the ruling coalition first proposed enacting
Istana Negara: Malay Rulers to hold special meeting on June 16 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The Malay Rulers will hold a special meeting at Istana Negara on June 16 to discuss the implementation of various efforts to fight Covid-19 during the Emergency. In a statement on Wednesday (June 9), Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the
Agong to convene special Rulers' Conference - Malaysiakini The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will convene a special Conference of Rulers on June 16. On the agenda are the ongoing efforts to handle the Covid-19 pandemic and its implementation during the emergency. “This conference is His Majesty’s initiative and will be chaired by His Majesty,” Istana Negara Comptroller Ahmad
Anwar: I pleaded with King not to extend Emergency beyond Aug 1 as it will bring adverse economic effects - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: After having an audience with the King for almost an hour, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had pleaded to His Majesty not to extend the Emergency Proclamation beyond Aug 1. Anwar said he highlighted that any extension beyond Aug 1 could only bring adverse effects to the
Malaysian king meets party leaders, political situation likely on the agenda: Reports - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is granting an audience to leaders from both sides of the political divide, with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin being the first to arrive at the palace on Wednesday morning (Jun 9). Mr Muhyiddin’s official vehicle was seen entering
Khairy: M'sia hits new record of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered on Tuesday (June 8) - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Over 150, 000 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered on Tuesday (June 8), the highest daily vaccination rate for Malaysia since the national immunisation programme started in February, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister said that the continuous ramping up of capacity in the Klang
Country needs a stable govt to move forward, say analysts - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Pundits are hoping the meetings between the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and political party leaders that start today will result in a stable government ruling the country as the nation battles with the surge in Covid-19 cases and economic despair. Socio-political analyst Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said
SOP violation: 'No one will be spared, not even my son' - Ismail Sabri - Malaysiakini Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob today assures that no one will be spared from action for violating rules under the movement control order (MCO). Not even his son. This comes after a singing reality programme that features numerous celebrity judges, including his son Dafi (Gaddafi Ismail Sabri), came under criticism
Don't use audience with King to push for PM post, Khairuddin tells Anwar - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong should not be used as a means to lobby for the prime minister’s post, Pejuang’s Khairuddin Abu Hassan has told opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Ahead of the audience that political party leaders are set to have with the King
S'wak to meet Agong via video call - Malaysiakini Several politicians are scheduled to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah at the Istana Negara today, a process that is expected to last several days. It is understood that the Covid-19 pandemic situation and the ending of the emergency are among the issues expected to be
Woman who recorded Kedah MB's 'test drive' claims harassment - Malaysiakini A woman who recorded Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor allegedly “test driving” a vehicle in Penang, which is against the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the total lockdown, said she and her family were being harassed. A Facebook user known only as Nini Siron yesterday wrote that she
Selangor sultan unhappy - Malaysiakini Good morning, here’s what you need to know today. Key Highlights Selangor sultan unhappy Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah expressed displeasure at the number of Covid-19 vaccines that the federal government has supplied to Selangor. This came after the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) initially said
Will the palace get warring factions to make peace? - Malaysiakini Political temperatures in the country have moved up a notch after news spread that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was summoning party leaders for an audience this week. While there has been no confirmation from the palace, what was certain was that Dr Mahathir Mohamad – the leader of Pejuang, a party
Govt to vaccinate over 300000 people a day from August - Free Malaysia Today ISKANDAR PUTERI: The government plans to vaccinate more than 200,000 individuals daily beginning July, and more than 300,000 individuals daily from August. National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the steps to achieve the targeted numbers included opening more vaccination centres (PPVs) throughout the country. “This
