Period spot checks are “a form of bullying” that can have a negative impact on young girls for many years afterwards, said psychological experts in calling for the Education Ministry to put a stop to such a practice. The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) pointed out that the inspection of

The longer the fallout from the aborted European Super League proposal continues, the more mind-blowingly baffling the whole idea becomes. And the greater the realisation of just how much in the dark key figures at Liverpool Football Club were kept regarding the controversial, ridiculous project. Supporters, as ever, were the

PAGOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has assured the people that the government will not let up on its fight against Covid-19. Dismissing allegations that the government is not serious in tackling the pandemic, the Prime Minister said the government held meetings daily, which he attended, for the latest updates on

Several civil society activists held a candlelight vigil outside the Dang Wangi police station in Kuala Lumpur where artist-activist Fahmi Reza is being held. Condemning the arrest and demanding his release, they chanted “Free Fahmi” and “Political satire is not a crime”.

SINGAPORE, April 23, 2021 (AFP): A top Singapore official who has been tipped as a future premier was named the new finance minister on Friday, as the city-state overhauls its leadership succession plans following a setback. Lawrence Wong, currently education minister, was picked as the replacement for Finance Minister Heng

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will still maintain the interstate travel ban as it is one of the causes behind the rise in the daily Covid-19 positive cases in the country. Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the matter was decided at the Covid-19 technical committee meeting today.

PUTRAJAYA: More Covid-19 outbreaks at schools and education centres have emerged in the country, according to the Health Ministry. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said five out of eight new clusters on Friday (April 23) were linked to the education sector. The five clusters are the Jalan

KUALA LUMPUR: Aidilfitri bazaars nationwide are allowed to operate until 2 am from Saturday, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix). He said the extension of operating hours was allowed after listening to appeals from bazaar traders. “We were informed that visitors will only go out after

PAGOH: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic) has denied allegations by certain quarters that the government is not serious in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the government would hold daily meetings, which he attended, to keep track of the latest updates about Covid-19 cases throughout the country. “I

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan declared “short and powerful” states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures on Friday as the country struggles to contain a resurgent coronavirus pandemic just three months ahead of the Olympics. Under a new state of emergency for April 25 to May 11, the government

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will decide if it is necessary for schools to be closed following a spike in Covid-19 cases linked to the education sector, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the decision would be made by the ministry after discussing it with the Health

The Drug Control Authority (DCA) has approved the Sinovac vaccine that has been “filled-and-finished” by local drugmaker Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd (PLS). This is the second source of Sinovac’s CononaVac vaccine to receive conditional approval for use in Malaysia, the other being finished doses produced by Sinovac itself in

PUTRAJAYA: Interstate travel is still not allowed as many cases of Covid-19 have resulted from it, says Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the National Security Council special meeting supported statements on the matter issued by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba and Deputy Inspector-General

PETALING JAYA: The “fill and finish” Sinovac vaccine by Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd has received conditional approval from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA). In a statement, health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said this was the first “fill and finish” product manufactured in the country. “This product is the

Youths are more likely to be optimistic about the direction of the country and view the government and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin favourably compared to other age groups. According to Merdeka Center’s latest survey, the clear majority (53 percent) of youth respondents (21-30 years old) believe the country was

PUTRAJAYA: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will continue taking appropriate measures to achieve a balance between protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people affected by Covid-19, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) said. He said Malaysia was not spared from Covid-19 as the country struggled to cope and

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (pic) has expressed shock over “period spot checks” being conducted on female students in schools. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said she will engage the relevant authorities to ensure the practice ends. “This is unacceptable and shouldn’t happen in schools,

SINGAPORE, April 23 (The Straits Times/ANN): Education Minister Lawrence Wong will helm the Ministry of Finance, in the latest Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (April 23). The changes will take effect from May 15. Replacing him at the Education Ministry will be Trade

Independent pollster Merdeka Center said Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin enjoys a 67 percent approval rating in Peninsular Malaysia and described his rating as stable. Muhyiddin’s highest approval rating recorded by Merdeka Center was 74 percent between June and July last year. The lowest rating recorded was 63 percent in

The prosecution failed to provide documentary evidence to prove 1MDB funds flowed into Najib Abdul Razak’s bank account, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard today. The former prime minister’s counsel Tania Scivetti submitted this during the hearing of the government’s lawsuit to forfeit alleged 1MDB-linked monies and

PUTRAJAYA: Enforcement authorities should combine efforts and work together to tackle indiscriminate price hikes, particularly during the festive seasons, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure continuous monitoring and effective enforcement against unscrupulous businesses. “We have been hearing people’s grouses over increases in

Former education minister Maszlee Malik has joined the chorus of those condemning the practice of conducting menstrual period spot checks on school girls. The Simpang Renggam MP said such degrading practices must be stopped and condemned, and should have never happened anywhere, let alone in schools. “This is clearly a

GEORGE TOWN: A 35-year-old kuih seller has been charged with the murder of a police constable who was killed while on duty. Mohd Arraffat Taufik nodded his head when the court interpreter read out the charge in Bahasa Malaysia. No plea was recorded after the charge was read to him