'End emergency' group wants to bring 12 opposition leaders to meet Agong - Malaysiakini The Committee to End the Emergency has proposed for 12 opposition politicians to represent it for its upcoming audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The ad hoc group was formed to urge the ruler to lift the emergency proclamation. Speaking to Malaysiakini, committee chairperson Khalid Samad…
Kelantan rojak seller gets RM50,000 compound, says stall closed, was cooking food for kids - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: After a burger seller was slapped with a RM50,000 compound for extending his business hours, a rojak seller in Kota Baru now claims to have received a similar fine. Berita Harian reported Tuesday (April 27) that Mohd Azizi Mohd Nor, 42, had been issued the compound two
Covid-19: Health DG mulls walk-in AstraZeneca vaccinations for the public - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: A walk-in appointment for people who want the AstraZeneca vaccine? This is a suggestion made by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on Twitter on Tuesday (April 27) evening. “Perhaps we should open a walk-in for AZ vaccine. No need to wait. What
Home Ministry to summon Malaysiakini over rape threat 'may be a joke' article - Malaysiakini The Home Ministry will summon Malaysiakini and China Press over their articles on Deputy Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani’s remarks on a threat of rape made against a teenager. According to the Home Ministry, the reports were inaccurate. “As such, the Home Ministry will summon Malaysiakini
I can pay burger seller's fine too, says Neelofa - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Actress Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor has offered to help pay the RM50,000 fine issued to a burger seller in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The move comes after she received a lot of criticism from Malaysians online over the disproportionate fine for the burger seller compared with the RM60,
Poignant video emerges of crew of sunken Indonesia submarine singing farewell song - The Star Online BALI, April 26, 2021 (AFP): A poignant video has emerged showing the crew of a sunken Indonesian submarine singing happily together on board their vessel. The video, filmed a few weeks before the KRI Nanggala 402 went down with all hands lost, shows some of the 53-strong crew singing
AstraZeneca vaccine: Khairy to hold further discussions with Dr Adham - The Star Online KANGAR (Bernama): Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) says he will convene further discussions with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba on the use of AstraZeneca vaccine. The coordinating minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme said the discussion was deemed necessary after taking into consideration the public anxiety about the
Rush to hospitals, big gatherings worsen India COVID crisis - WHO - The Star Online GENEVA (Reuters) – People in India are rushing unnecessarily to hospital, exacerbating a crisis over surging COVID-19 infections caused by mass gatherings, more contagious variants and low vaccination rates, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. India’s death toll is now pushing towards 200,000, and hospitals that
'I only make RM100 a night' - rojak seller lost for words after RM50k fine - Malaysiakini A rojak seller said he was at a loss for words after being slapped with an RM50,000 fine for allegedly operating his stall beyond the allowed hours. Mohd Azizi Mohd Nor’s predicament came after a burger seller also complained that he was fined RM50,000 for failing to
'Even RM100 a night is hard' - rojak seller lost for words after RM50k fine - Malaysiakini A rojak seller said he was at a loss for words after being slapped with an RM50,000 fine for allegedly operating his stall beyond the allowed hours. Mohd Azizi Mohd Nor’s predicament came after a burger seller also complained that he was fined RM50,000 for failing to
Ismail Sabri: No interstate travel allowed during Raya - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: The ban on interstate travel will not be lifted for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “Interstate travel is still not allowed, except between recovery movement control order states under the green travel bubble concept. “This means traveling with an agency registered
Covid-19: Groups who want early vaccination can apply to task force - The Star Online PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Any group, including media practitioners, who want to be among those who receive the Covid-19 vaccine early can submit their applications to the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. So far, he said the Health Ministry (MOH) had yet to
RM60K for Neelofa, RM50K for burger seller - it's just not fine, say netizens - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Social media is abuzz over the disparity between the total compounds issued to a celebrity and her family for a wedding celebration which flouted Covid-19 SOPs and that handed down to a home-based burger seller for a similar breach. Today, celebrity Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor, her
Myanmar protesters train to fight junta - CNA Chanting in Burmese their readiness to fight “for the people”, around 120 youths jogged around a muddy forest clearing in the morning light in a video released by a group that has proclaimed itself a new fighting force against Myanmar’s junta. A founder of the group, Mon Mon, said
RISDA, FELCRA to pay out RM189.08 million dividend (Updated) - The Sun Daily KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Rural Development has agreed to coordinate the distribution of dividends of RM189.08 million through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) and FELCRA Bhd, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Of the amount, RM82.03 million is the 2020 dividend from RISDA, while
Neelofa and family fined for breaching travel and proximity rules - Malaysiakini Popular actress Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and her family members were fined a total of RM60,000 for various Covid-19 protocol breaches. Neelofa was fined RM20,000 for committing two offences – first, not maintaining physical distance during her wedding ceremony. Second, for breaching conditions set in the written permission
Student who made rape threat apologises, victim's father forgives him - Malaysiakini The Form 5 student who made a rape threat against 17-year-old Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam has apologised for his remarks. Ain’s father Saiful Nizam Ab Wahab said the case is now considered closed and has forgiven the male student. “The case was resolved last night…
Rape is no joke, MPs tell deputy IGP - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The country’s second-highest ranking cop has come under fire from two MPs who have accused him of trivialising a rape threat made against a teenage girl. In separate statements, Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto and Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah criticised deputy inspector-general of
MPs blast deputy IGP over 'maybe a joke' comment on rape threat - Malaysiakini Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has blasted Deputy Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani for his comment that a rape threat against a teen is ‘maybe a joke’, saying it normalises rape culture and belittles the victim. “This is the reason why victims of sexual offences, including domestic
Asean pushes boundaries of 'non-interference' over Myanmar - Free Malaysia Today BANGKOK: Few had high hopes that an Asean summit, which counts Myanmar among its members, would produce any serious initiative to end the bloodshed after the coup, with the junta leader himself in attendance. Yet the Jakarta summit’s concluding “consensus statement” – accepted by all member states including Myanmar – did
Officials to keep tabs on side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine - Free Malaysia Today PUTRAJAYA: The health ministry will be monitoring for side effects among those who receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, a ministry official said yesterday. Dr Kalaiarasu M Periasamy, who heads a sub-committee to select Covid-19 vaccines, said 21.6 million people worldwide had received the AstraZeneca vaccine jab and only
Do I look like a punching bag because of my weight, fumes 'bullied' Tan - Malaysiakini The Chinese press has reported that Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong’s predecessor Dr Boo Cheng Hau, has teamed up with Tan Hong Pin to oust Liew in the May 2 state party leadership election. This led Liew to challenge his rivals to name their candidate for the post
Radzi: It's too small a percentage - The Star Online PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 cases and clusters connected to educational institutions under the Education Ministry (KPM) form a small percentage of the nation’s total figures. Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Md Jidin said there were a total of 99 educational institution-related clusters in the country that had a
Online lessons for two weeks after Hari Raya - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Online lessons will be held for all schoolchildren for two weeks after next month’s Hari Raya break, education minister Radzi Jidin said today. He said the ministry’s decision was taken “to reduce the risk of (Covid-19) infections that might occur outside schools during the festive
Temporary ban on India flights from Wednesday | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: The government has imposed a temporary ban on flights to and from India to prevent the spread of a new Covid-19 variant from the country, starting Wednesday. Senior minister for security Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this included travellers transiting in Malaysia. “However, exemption will be given to
