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

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

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

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

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.

Covid-19 (April 28): New cases breach 3k mark - Malaysiakini

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry reported 3,142 new Covid-19 cases today, marking the first time new cases had reached the 3,000 mark since Feb 21. The number of active Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise as the number of new cases continue to exceed the

Malaysia to abolish primary school leaving examination from 2021 - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will abolish its primary school leaving examination from 2021, said Senior Education Minister Radzi Jidin on Wednesday (Apr 28).  The decision to abolish the (Primary School Achievement Test) UPSR was made after getting views and input through various processes, said Dr Radzi at a press conference.  Advertisement

Covid-19: 3142 new cases reported, 15 fatalities bring death toll to 1477 - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia reported 3,142 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (April 28), bringing the total number of cases in the country since the pandemic began to 401,593, says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Selangor reported the most cases with

AstraZeneca to be offered at designated PPVs — Khairy - The Sun Daily

PUTRAJAYA: The government will start to administer AstraZeneca vaccine at specially designated vaccination centres (PPVs) soon, and the public can opt for it, said National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said registration for the AstraZeneca vaccine shots would be on a first-come-first-served basis

AstraZeneca removed from Malaysia's mainstream COVID-19 immunisation programme due to public concerns: Khairy - CNA

KUALA LUMPUR: The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will not be used in Malaysia’s mainstream national COVID-19 vaccination programme, said Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin. Speaking at a joint press conference with Minister for Health Adham Baba on Wednesday (Apr 28), Mr Khairy said even though

Masidi: CMCO for Sabah but business as usual, no changes to SOP - The Star Online

KOTA KINABALU: There will be no changes in the standard operating procedure (SOP) currently in place despite Sabah being reverted to conditional movement control order, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun (pic). The state Covid-19 spokesman said prior to this, the state was under recovery MCO but has since being

India's coronavirus deaths exceed 200,000 after record surge in cases - The Sun Daily

NEW DELHI: India’s toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 on Wednesday, the country’s deadliest day yet, as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies and hospital staff compounded a record number of new infections. The second wave of infections has seen at least 300,000 people test positive

Khairy: Malaysia to offer AstraZeneca vaccine on 'first come, first served' basis - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will be offering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on a “first come, first serve” basis to the general public in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, said Khairy Jamaluddin. The coordinating minister of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme said the AstraZeneca vaccines will be given only to those who

Khairy: Malaysia to offer AstraZeneca vaccine on 'first come-first serve' basis - The Star Online

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will be offering the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on a “first come, first serve” basis to the general public in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, said Khairy Jamaluddin. The coordinating minister of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme said the AstraZeneca vaccines will be given only to those who

Najib was never 'shadow director' of SRC, appeal court hears - Malaysiakini

Najib Abdul Razak was never a “shadow director” of SRC International, the Court of Appeal heard today. The former prime minister’s lead counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah told the three-person bench that the trial judge in the RM42 million SRC corruption case had erred in labelling Najib as SRC’

Azalina schools Takiyuddin on role of Parliament | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today

PETALING JAYA: Former de facto law minister Azalina Othman Said has criticised current law minister Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on Parliament, and checks and balances during the emergency. This comes after Takiyuddin said that despite the suspension of Parliament, the various parties, including the opposition, could channel their views

Azalina questions Takiyuddin's justification to keep Parliament shut - Malaysiakini

De facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan’s attempt to explain away criticism against the government’s insistence to keep Parliament shut during the emergency has not impressed Umno’s Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said. Instead, it has raised more questions for Azalina, who is also the Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker…

PSG keep their feet on the ground ahead of City clash: Pochettino - The Sun Daily

PSG keep their feet on the ground ahead of City clash: Pochettino PARIS: Although Paris St-Germain have knocked out Barcelona and holders Bayern Munich, coach Mauricio Pochettino (pix) said his team would keep their feet on the ground when they face Manchester City in their Champions League semifinal first

DAP 'devil' tells how he shed horns in Malay heartland - Malaysiakini

Yeo Tung Siong believes that DAP can win over the hearts and minds of Malay voters without being accused of degrading itself in the process. In an interview with Malaysiakini, the Pekan Nanas assemblyperson recalled his personal experience with regard to Malay constituents when he first contested the Johor state

Neelofa and family fined RM60,000 - The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: TV host and entrepreneur Neelofa has accepted the punishment against her and her husband over the Covid-19 violations “with an open heart”. The celebrity, whose real name is Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor, 32, said that she has been informed of the compounds that were issued to her

Karim Benzema stunner cancels out Christian Pulisic strike as Chelsea earn draw in Madrid - Eurosport.com

Karim Benzema became the joint-fourth highest scorer in Champions League history as Real Madrid came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the first-leg of a finely-poised semi final in Spain. The French star cushioned a header into his own path and flashed

'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…