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
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
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
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
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
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
Technical problems, communication failure among cause of LRT train collision on May 24 — Wee - The Sun Daily PUTRAJAYA: Technical issues and communication failure between the Operations Control Centre (OCC) and the hostler (driver) are among the causes that led to the collision between two Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains on the Kelana Jaya line on May 24, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He
Mahathir proposes revival of 1969-era council to run Malaysia in meeting with King - The Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s longest-serving premier, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, mooted the revival of a council that governed the nation after its deadly May 13, 1969, race riots in his Thursday (June 10) audience with the King. Dr Mahathir claimed the National Operations Council (Mageran), which was in charge
Dr M: Anwar unable to suggest any solutions to crisis during our phone call - Malaysiakini Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirmed that he received a call from PKR president Anwar Ibrahim recently and that they discussed the current crisis. However, he portrayed Anwar as being stumped by the problem…
Health DG: 23 more cases involving variants of concern detected - Malaysiakini The Health Ministry has detected a total of 23 cases of Covid-19 variants of concern (VOC) as a result of continuous genomic surveillance from June 3 to June 8, namely 19 Beta variant cases (B.1.351) and four Delta variant cases (B.1.617.2). Through a post
Dr M reveals suggesting NOC governance, offers to serve - Malaysiakini Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that he proposed the setting up of a National Operations Council (NOC) government similar to the one in 1969 during his audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today. However, the former premier is sceptical that the proposal would come to fruition.
Singapore to ease Covid-19 rules, group sizes upped, dining may be allowed from June 21 - The Star Online SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): People will be able to gather in groups of up to five from next Monday (June 14), as Singapore eases restrictions in two stages following a steady drop in the number of Covid-19 cases in the community. Should the situation remain under control, a
Covid-19: Another 23 cases discovered with links to two variants of concern - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has discovered another 23 new Covid-19 infections in the country with links to two variants of concern (VOC). Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the findings were based on genomic surveillance conducted by the ministry between June 3 and June 8.
Setting up all-powerful body will undermine management of health emergency: PM's aide (updated) - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Calls by various quarters for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to set up a body with absolute power such as the National Operations Council (NOC) are not suitable to be implemented at the moment, according to the prime minister’s principal private secretary. Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad (pix)
'No to Mageran' video by PM's aide bewilders DAP - Malaysiakini The decision by the prime minister’s political secretary to upload his speech on why a 1969 National Operations Council-style government was unnecessary has bewildered the DAP. In a statement today, secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said his party found the video clip by Marzuki Mohamad “bizarre”.
