Gombak police chief denies viral video linked to Ganapathy's death - Malaysiakini Gombak district police chief Arifai Tarawe has denied that a viral CCTV video depicting two individuals getting beaten up has any connections with the death of A Ganapathy, whose legs were amputated and later died after being detained by the police. “There is a CCTV video going viral on social
Two-week quarantine for returnees from 40 countries - Malaysiakini Arrivals from a list of countries where Covid-19 variants of concern have been detected will need to undergo a 14-day quarantine at designated quarantine stations. The 40 countries on the Health Ministry’s list are as follows: From the Americas: United States, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Canada, Peru From
Rina wants stern action against teacher over rape joke - Free Malaysia Today PUTRAJAYA: The actions of a teacher who had been accused of making jokes about rape during class cannot be dismissed as trivial, the women, family and community development minister said today. Rina Harun added that stern action should be taken against the teacher if the allegations are proven. She said
Now, roasted wild boar seller in Sabah hit with RM50,000 fine - Free Malaysia Today KOTA KINABALU: After the controversy over three food stall operators being issued with a RM50,000 compound fine in Kelantan, a food stall operator in Sabah has found himself in a similar situation. This time, it involves a man who sells roasted wild boar, better known locally as “sinalau bakas”
Rina Harun: Do not trivialise rape jokes at school, stern action must be taken - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The act of a teacher accused of making jokes about rape during class cannot be dismissed as trivial and stern action should be taken against the teacher if the allegations are proven, says Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (pic). The Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister said
537,996 people complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine — Dr Adham - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 537,996 individuals have received both doses of their vaccine under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of yesterday (April 28), said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said as of yesterday too, 871,219 individuals have received their first dose, bringing the
Three Kelantan traders issued RM50,000 compounds offered reductions, says the police - The Star Online KOTA BARU (Bernama): A burger seller, a “colek” seller and a sundry shop owner who were slapped with RM50,000 compounds can have the amount reduced, says Kelantan police Chief Datuk Shafien Mamat (pic). He said the decision was reached after discussions between the police and the Kelantan health department
Malaysia Airlines on board the IATA Travel Pass trial - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is among the first global airlines involved in a trial on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass — a mobile phone app for digital health verification. In preparation for its own digital travel health pass on the Malaysia Airlines mobile app, the trial run will
3,332 Covid-19 cases, Selangor has most infections | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today [embedded content] PETALING JAYA: The health ministry has reported 3,332 Covid-19 cases and 15 deaths in the past 24 hours. This is the second consecutive day the country’s daily cases have breached the 3,000 mark. Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were 1,943 recoveries,
Saifuddin tests positive for Covid-19, will continue to work while in quarantine - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement on Thursday (April 29), the Communications and Multimedia Ministry said Saifuddin is currently being quarantined at home while waiting to be warded at a hospital. It also said the minister will continue to
Saifuddin Abdullah tests positive for Covid-19 - Malaysiakini Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has tested positive for Covid-19. A representative from his office told the media that the minister hasn’t been vaccinated yet and was waiting to be inoculated together with press members. His office said the test results came in last night. It did not
PSG collapsed mentally against Man City, says Wenger - The Star Online (Reuters) – Paris St Germain were “emotional and aggressive in a stupid way”, contributing to their second-half capitulation in Wednesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat at home to Manchester City, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. PSG looked sharp and focused in the first half of the Champions League semi-final first
Malaysia Airlines among the first trialing IATA Travel Pass - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is among the first global airlines trialing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass – a mobile phone application (app) for health verification digitally. In preparation for its own Digital Travel Health Pass on the Malaysia Airlines mobile app, the trial run will involve passengers on
EC to take immediate steps to implement Undi18, says Takiyuddin - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will take immediate steps to implement Undi18 following a decision by the Cabinet yesterday, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan said. He gave an assurance the government is committed to lowering the voting age to 18 in line with a Federal Constitution amendment, passed
Covid-19: Five at Singapore hospital ward test positive - The Star Online SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A possible Covid-19 cluster has surfaced at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with a nurse infected and likely infections in a doctor and three patients in a general ward. The Health Ministry said that one of the three new Covid-19 community cases on Wednesday (April 28)
Covid-19 wards in Klang Valley private hospitals full, unable to accept more patients - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Most private hospitals in the Klang Valley are not able to accept any more Covid-19 patients as the wards allocated to treat these cases are full, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh (pic). He said private hospitals had been admitting Covid-19 patients
Private hospitals running out of beds for Covid-19 patients - association - Malaysiakini Private hospitals are running out of beds for Covid-19 patients following a spike in infections, said the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM). APHM president Dr Kuljit Singh (above) said the public should take this shortage seriously, and stop the spread of the virus to avoid a healthcare shutdown. “In
From teacher to zombie - the story of an ex-drug addict - Malaysiakini Ten years have passed since Ramli Omar, a peer mentor for the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and co-founder of drug rehabilitation centre Rumah Sinar Kasih, broke away from his “love affair” with heroin. Upon his release from prison, the 62-year-old former teacher was determined to quit drugs after being caught
After cabinet meeting, EC taking steps to implement Undi18 soon - minister - Malaysiakini The Election Commission (EC) is taking immediate steps to implement Undi18 following a cabinet decision yesterday to lower the voting age soon, said de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan. “Following the (cabinet) decision, the EC will take immediate steps to resolve several matters involving legal provisions, and technical matters including
Ronnie Liu: Merge Harapan parties into a single progressive entity - Malaysiakini Sungai Pelek assemblyperson Ronnie Liu says that one of the best prospects for a united Malaysia is for his own party DAP to merge with PKR and Amanah, thus creating a more representative and bigger multiracial party. “All three should dissolve and merge into one pluralistic party with a progressive
Cops to quiz MP, activists over Fahmi Reza solidarity gathering - Malaysiakini Dang Wangi police have summoned Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil, Suaram activist Sevan Doraisamy and former student activist Wong Yan Ke for questioning. All three were among those who gathered outside the Dang Wangi district police headquarters last Saturday (April 24) in solidarity with Fahmi Reza after the artist-activist was
Hong Kong-Singapore flight tickets sell out ahead of travel bubble start - Free Malaysia Today HONG KONG: Flights for the initial phase of the Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble have all but sold out in both directions, according to the websites of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd. The bubble is due to open on May 26, and demand was always going to outstrip
Sim holds 'show and tell' after critics doubt donation - Malaysiakini After previously donating a motorcycle to food delivery rider Anas Hazmi Ahmad, Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim held a press conference today to “prove” the deed. The bizarre move came after critics, including controversial academic Kamarul Zaman Yusoff, cast aspersions over the DAP politician’s motives…
Zeti Aziz to step down as PNB chair on April 30 - Malaysiakini Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) group chairperson Zeti Akhtar Aziz said she will be stepping down from her post on April 30, when the company is scheduled to hold its annual general meeting. She said by then, she would have completed her three-year term and has written to Prime Minister Muhyiddin
No AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for Sarawak, says Dr Sim following Khairy's offer - The Borneo Post Dr Sim Kui Hian KUCHING (April 28): Sarawakians will not be inoculated with the controversial AstraZeneca vaccine under the Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme (NIP) now taking place in the state, said Local Government and Housing Minister Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “No AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines in Sarawak. Those who
