Myanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks on bank, police - The Star Online YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in a town in Chin State after blaming “armed terrorists” for attacks on a police station and a bank, state media reported on Friday (May 14), amid an upsurge in fighting between the military and ethnic rebels in border areas. In
Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong dies at 59 - Malaysiakini Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan died at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre earlier today. He was 59. His son Wong Chee Mun confirmed the news of Sai Wan’s passing when contacted by Bernama. Chee Mun said his father had a history of heart problems and stroke.
Putrajaya urged to expedite vaccination instead of arbitrary MCOs - Malaysiakini Putrajaya should expedite its Covid-19 vaccination efforts amid rising infections, said Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said this was opposed to the movement control order (MCO) which he claimed is being applied arbitrarily. He said the MCO was not applied equally across all sectors. This was
Malay Mail chief editor Wong Sai Wan dies of heart attack - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan died this morning after being admitted to Subang Jaya Medical Centre for heart-related issues. He was 59. His son Chee Mun confirmed to Malay Mail that Wong had suffered heart failure. “He came into the hospital at 5.30am
Former national shuttler Chong Wei shares touching story during Raya - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Former top Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei has shared a touching story on his family’s domestic helper who has been unable to return home to Indonesia for the last two years for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, because of Covid-19 restrictions. In a Facebook posting, Chong Wei related
Malay Mail editor-in-chief Wong Sai Wan dies at age 59 - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Malay Mail editor-in-chief Datuk Wong Sai Wan has passed away. He was 59. His son Wong Chee Mun told the Malay Mail he was admitted to the Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) for heart-related issues on Friday (May 14) at 5.30am. “He came into
US objects to UN meeting on Israel, Gaza on Friday, open to one next week - The Sun Daily NEW YORK: The United States objected to a public UN Security Council discussion on Friday (May 14) of worsening violence between Israel and Palestinian, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the door open to a meeting early next week. “This, I hope, will give some time for the
As Mah Meri tribe's plight gains sympathy, MB disputes accuracy of news reports - Malaysiakini Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has disputed the accuracy of news reports which claimed that a Mah Meri tribe was about to be displaced by a state-owned company. Responding to a tweet by singer Yuna yesterday, who has come to the tribe’s defence, Amirudin said that the tribe
'Unchecked govt, suspended Parliament made Covid-19 worse' - Malaysiakini Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang has questioned how Malaysia’s Covid-19 situation is now worse off despite the imposition of a state of emergency on Jan 11 which the government said was necessary to control the pandemic. Contrary to what the government has claimed, Lim said the suspension
YOURSAY | Untangling racism will require a system overhaul - Malaysiakini YOURSAY | ‘The system is entrenched, and bolted with support from the elites…’. Do we sit back and watch another generation suffer or do something? OceanMaster: Author and think-tank founder Chandran Nair, you have analysed such a broad spectrum of social and economic issues and advocated so many ideas. This
Firmino leads top four charge, as Liverpool sink Man Utd in chaotic thriller - Teamtalk.com Roberto Firmino bagged the timeliest of braces as Liverpool overcame their Old Trafford hoodoo in a wild six-goal thriller. Liverpool entered the contest knowing four wins from four would likely see them secure Champions League football. However, the Reds’ form at Old Trafford has been suspect in recent years,
Covid-19: We've not reached 'Sophie's choice' yet, healthcare system still able to cope, says Health Minister - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The country’s healthcare system has not reached the point where it is forced to prioritise resources for Covid-19 patients who are more likely to survive instead of those who won’t, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. Although hospitals are running out of beds at intensive
Melaka man killed by relative in quarrel - Free Malaysia Today JASIN: A man was stabbed to death by a relative following a quarrel over the latter’s two daughters at a house in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, here today. Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief Mohd Sukri Kaman said the 32-year-old suspect had gone to the house about 7.
Melaka man killed by relative in quarrel | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today JASIN: A man was stabbed to death by a relative following a quarrel over the latter’s two daughters at a house in Kampung Berangan Enam, Umbai, here today. Melaka Criminal Investigation Department chief Mohd Sukri Kaman said the 32-year-old suspect had gone to the house about 7.
PM thankful Malaysians can celebrate Aidilfitri in peaceful manner - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) is thankful that Malaysians can still celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri in a peaceful manner. He said Malaysians could still be with their closest family members and stay in contact with those far away via phone. “Like others, I too use technology
Call of duty: Melaka CID chief cuts short prayers, rushes to crime scene in Baju Raya - The Star Online MELAKA: The state CID chief had to cut short a prayer session on the first day of Hari Raya to rush to a scene of a murder – wearing his Baju Raya. Asst Comm Mohd Sukri Kaman said he was in the Sri Temenggong police quarters surau here on Thursday (May
Hamas are freedom fighters, pro-Palestinian movement tells RTM - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian arm of a Palestinian-led movement that promotes boycotts against Israeli interests, has suggested for RTM news to describe Hamas as “freedom fighters”. “Armed resistance against foreign aggression is, after all, permitted under international law,” Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia said in a statement. The
Adham denies doctors ordered to prioritise younger Covid-19 patients in ventilator use - Malaysiakini Health Minister Dr Adham Baba has denied that doctors are prioritising younger patients and turning away the elderly when it comes to ventilator use due to a shortage of medical resources. “That is not true. We have not reached that stage,” he was quoted as saying by…
UN Security Council to hold new meeting on Israel-Palestinian clashes Friday - The Sun Daily UNITED STATES: Tunisia, Norway and China have requested another emergency UN Security Council meeting be scheduled Friday on the worsening hostilities between Israel and Palestinians, despite ongoing US resistance for the body to take a role in the conflict. The session would be public and would include participation by Israel
Hamas 'radical' - RTM Mandarin news editors get show-cause letters - Malaysiakini RTM’s Mandarin Desk editor and the chief editor of the Mandarin News segment have been issued with show-cause letters after their news report referred to the Palestinian group Hamas as “radical”, revealed Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah The term was used in a TV2 Mandarin news report
COVID-19 kills more than 4000 Indians amid clamour for vaccines - The Star Online NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India recorded more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths for a second straight day on Thursday as infections stayed below 400,000, and extended the interval between doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to up to 16 weeks amid a dire shortage of shots in the country. Experts
More than 4000 Indians die of COVID-19 for second straight day - The Star Online BENGALURU/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India recorded more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths for a second straight day on Thursday, while infections stayed below 400,000 for a fourth day, though the virus has become rampant in rural areas where cases can go unreported due to a lack of testing.
Israel-Palestinian conflict escalates as rockets fly, street violence flares - The Sun Daily TEL AVIV: Israel faced an escalating conflict on two fronts Thursday, scrambling to quell riots between Arabs and Jews on its own streets after days of exchanging deadly fire with Palestinian militants in Gaza. Despite diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis, which US President Joe Biden said he hoped would
Muslims celebrate Hari Raya on moderate scale, comply with Covid-19 SOP - The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): For the second year in a row, Muslims in the country celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri in the new normal, strictly adhering to standard operating procedures (SOP) in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. The spirit behind the month of Syawal, where Hari Raya is usually celebrated
ICU cases not just stats but people with families, reminds Noor Hisham - Malaysiakini Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today reminded Malaysians that their fellow citizens who are battling Covid-19 in intensive care units were not mere statistics but living, breathing human beings with families. “The number of cases treated in ICUs has reached 641 cases. This includes 469 confirmed cases
