498,504 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccine - The Sun Daily

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 498,504 individuals have completed receiving both doses of their vaccine shots under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said 791,910 individuals were given the first dose during the same period, bringing the number of

Guan Eng: DAP will fight to kick out leaders rejecting multi-racial, multi-religious doctrine - Malaysiakini

DAP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) leadership will fight to reject leaders who reject the party’s multi-racial, multi-religious doctrine, said the party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng. In his opening speech at the Kuala Lumpur DAP ordinary convention today, Lim reiterated that DAP is for Malaysians and will not be

Syed Saddiq: Count Muda out if PKR wants to work with 'kleptocratic' Umno - Malaysiakini

If there is any attempt by PKR president and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to work with Umno, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) will not be part of the coalition, says Muda founder Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. The reason for this is simply because he does not want to compromise

Thailand and India grappling with new deadly Covid-19 wave as vaccine doses pass one billion mark and global cases top new record - The Star Online

PARIS, April 25 (AFP): The number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one billion mark on Saturday (April 24), offering hope even as the number of virus cases worldwide hit a new daily record mainly due to an explosion of infections in India. At least 1,002,938,540

Myanmar shadow govt welcomes Asean call to end violence - The Sun Daily

YANGON: Myanmar’s shadow government of ousted lawmakers has welcomed a call by Southeast Asian leaders for an end to “military violence” after their crisis talks in Jakarta with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. The general attended a high-level summit yesterday with leaders from the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian

Myanmar's shadow govt welcomes Asean call to end violence - The Sun Daily

YANGON: Myanmar’s shadow government of ousted lawmakers has welcomed a call by Southeast Asian leaders for an end to “military violence” after their crisis talks in Jakarta with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. The general attended a high-level summit yesterday with leaders from the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian

Batu Kawan MP demands education minister step in after 'rape jokes' video surfaces - Malaysiakini

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has called on Education Minister Mohd Radzi Jidin to step in and take charge after a student posted a video detailing the first-hand experience of rape jokes by her school teacher who made light of sodomy, sexual grooming and paedophilia. She also called on the

'Buka puasa' with Santhara, Tian Chua denies attending Bersatu event - Malaysiakini

PKR vice-president Tian Chua has denied attending a Bersatu event after a series of photos and videos showing him at a breaking of fast dinner with Deputy Federal Territories Minister Edmund Santhara went viral on social media yesterday. Chua was criticised by some PKR leaders since Santhara is one of

Myanmar crisis addressed - The Star Online

JAKARTA: The Asean Leaders’ Meeting, which has just concluded, has succeeded in addressing the Myanmar crisis, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “We have succeeded. It’s beyond our expectations in getting the outcome from today’s (yesterday) meeting, ” he added. Asean constructively engaged with Mynmar junta chief Senior

Immunisation - unlicensed elderly care homes a weak spot - Malaysiakini

Although the senior citizens will be vaccinated under the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme which began last Monday, many operators of elderly care centres have complained that they haven’t received any instructions. Adding to this concern is the existence of a large number of unlicensed old

Shahidan wants Zahid disciplined over Anwar letter, teases post-Raya 'secrets' - Malaysiakini

Fresh from his sacking as Perlis Umno chief, Shahidan Kassim tonight urged the party to take disciplinary action against president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for making overtures in support of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. In a surprise press conference, he stressed that those who violated the party’s “no Anwar, no

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A teacher's rape jokes in class go viral!

PETALING JAYA: A student’s tweet about her teacher who had joked and trivialised rape has gone viral and gained attention from a women’s group and a former minister. Condemning the teacher’s actions as “rape-supportive” and “completely unacceptable”, the All Women’s Action Society (Awam) said youths must

Rescuers find debris thought to be from missing Indonesian submarine; believed to be sunk (latest update) - The Star Online

* Navy says depth will present many difficulties * Retrieving submarine technically possible – expert DENPASAR (Indonesia), April 24 (Reuters): Search teams have recovered debris believed to be from an Indonesian submarine missing for days in the Bali Sea, defence officials said on Saturday, as hopes dwindled for the 53 crew who were

Thailand's daily Covid-19 new cases, deaths hit record high - The Star Online

BANGKOK, April 24 (Bernama): Thailand on Saturday recorded 2,839 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day virus-cases for a second consecutive day as the authorities assured sufficient hospital beds amid a third wave of infections, the country’s worst outbreak yet. Its Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Dr

Teen claims teacher made rape jokes in class, Maszlee calls for probe - Malaysiakini

A teenager has alleged that a male teacher made jokes about rape during a class on Friday, prompting widespread outrage on social media. Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 17, said the inappropriate remarks were made while students were discussing sexual harassment during a physical and health education class at her school

Malaysian police arrest artist for allegedly insulting queen with Spotify playlist - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian artist was detained by police late on Friday (Apr 23) for allegedly insulting the country’s queen by making a Spotify playlist that mocked comments on the queen’s Instagram account, an arrest condemned by rights groups as a clampdown on free speech. Police said in

Myanmar accepts all 3 Malaysian proposals, says PM | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today

JAKARTA: Myanmar’s junta has agreed that violence in the country must stop, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today after a special Asean meeting at which Myanmar accepted all three Malaysian proposals for ending its internal crisis. “General Min agreed that violence must stop,” said Muhyiddin after a special meeting

Myanmar junta agrees to stop violence, says Muhyiddin - Free Malaysia Today

JAKARTA: Myanmar’s junta has agreed that violence in the country must stop, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today after a special Asean meeting at which Myanmar accepted all three Malaysian proposals for ending its internal crisis. “General Min agreed that violence must stop,” said Muhyiddin after a special meeting

Myanmar accepts Malaysia's proposal to de-escalate violence against civilians, says PM - The Star Online

JAKARTA (Bernama): Myanmar has accepted Malaysia’s proposal to de-escalate the violence and stop killing its civilians, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said this was one of three proposals put forward by Malaysia, Asean Leaders’ Meeting held at the Asean secretariat, here on Saturday (April 24), to

Fahmi Reza freed on police bail after a day - Free Malaysia Today

KUALA LUMPUR: Activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza has been released from remand, after being held since yesterday. His lawyer, Rajsurian Pillai, told FMT that Fahmi came out from Dang Wangi police station at 5.55pm today. He added the police had recorded Fahmi’s statement and took his fingerprints

9,916 senior citizens vaccinated to date - Rina - The Sun Daily

SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 9,916 senior citizens nationwide have received the first dose of vaccine under the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme so far. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the feedback received by her office found that all

Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release - Malaysiakini

Artist-activist Fahmi Reza has been released from police custody after overnight detention and having his statement recorded over investigations for alleged sedition. When contacted, Fahmi’s lawyer Yohendra Nadarajan confirmed his client’s release from Dang Wangi district police station at 5.50pm today…

Missing Indonesian submarine was old and overloaded, analyst says - The Star Online

JAKARTA, April 24 (Bloomberg): The Indonesian navy’s missing submarine may have been too old and overloaded when it embarked on a military exercise on Wednesday, according to a defense analyst. The KRI Nanggala-402 that disappeared in waters off Bali island was carrying 53 crew during training, Indonesia’s defense

Stop the killing, violence against civilians, Muhyiddin tells Myanmar - The Star Online

JAKARTA(Bernama): In addressing the crisis in Myanmar, the country needs to de-escalate the situation on the ground and stop the killing and violence against civilians, says Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This was one of the three proposals put forward by Malaysia to Myanmar at the special

Indonesian rescuers recover debris believed to be from missing submarine - official - The Star Online

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian searchers have recovered debris believed to be from the missing submarine lost in the Bali Sea on Wednesday, the country’s military chief said on Saturday. Hopes for the 53 crew are dwindling, with officials saying that their supply of oxygen was expected to have run out