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”.
Sabah politician claims trial to 5 charges of outraging modesty - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: Sabah politician Phillip Among was slapped with five charges of outraging the modesty of two women at a magistrates’ court here today. Among, a member of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), was charged under Section 354 of the Penal Code with molesting the women, who included an Unduk
Setting up all-powerful body will undermine management of health emergency: PM's aide - 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)
Phillip Among claims trial to five charges of outraging modesty of two women - The Star Online KOTA KINABALU: Politician Phillip Among pleaded not guilty to five charges of criminal force to outrage the modesty of two women at the Magistrates Court here, Thursday (June 10). Among – who was represented by counsel Marcel Jude – pleaded not guilty to five charges read before Magistrate Jessica Ombou Kakayun. According
Homemade bomb blast kills man, seriously injures another - The Star Online SIBU: A motorcyclist died while his pillion rider suffered serious injuries after a homemade bomb exploded in Bintangor on Wednesday (June 9). Bintangor OCPD Deputy Supt Sekam Anoi said the duo were on their way on a motorcycle in Jalan Sungai Pidi Bakong to hunt for wild animals at 6.
Who's calling for NOC? - Puad slams Muhyiddin aide over 'diversion' - Malaysiakini Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has questioned Marzuki Mohammad, the principal private secretary to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, on a video clip attacking those calling for the implementation of the National Operations Council (NOC), which was used in the aftermath of the May 13 racial riots in 1969.
Khairy promises vaccination ramp-up in Selangor - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: Delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to Selangor will be ramped up as the government looks to hasten the vaccination programme in the state, says Khairy Jamaluddin. The coordinating minister of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme said currently, 17% of the country’s vaccine deliveries were sent to Selangor.
Muhyiddin's fate and a National Operations Council - Malaysiakini The Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday wrapped up his first day of meetings with top political leaders in the country. With the exception of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who already holds a scheduled meeting with the ruler on Wednesdays, before the cabinet meeting, the other meetings were with opposition leaders.
KJ to probe into irregular vaccination exercise claim in Langkawi - The Malaysian Insight KJ to probe into irregular vaccination exercise claim in Langkawi Raevathi Supramaniam Updated 4 hours ago · Published on 10 Jun 2021 7:00AM · Share this article × INVESTIGATIONS will be carried out into allegations that Langkawi residents ineligible for vaccination under the current phase 2 of the national immunisation programme, have
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
