Malaysia Malay Mail
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:51:14 +0800Anwar, arguing for cooperation, says Umno and PKR fundamentally share same goals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim now says PKR and rivals Umno are not that different ideologically, telling a Malay daily that the two camps are fundamentally striving for the same goals amid talks that the two parties could...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:40:03 +0800TNB: Contact us to confirm meter installer’s identification
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — House owners can contact Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to confirm the identity of smart meter installers to prevent impersonation by certain quarters up to no good. TNB Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:30:26 +0800Water levels at dams nationwide still sufficient, says minister
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 14 — Water levels at all dams nationwide are still at a comfortable level, said Water and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He said despite the country facing a hot and dry spell, the water levels at...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:59:51 +0800Opposition’s committee for ending Emergency declaration has no legal power, says law minister
ALOR SETAR, March 14 — The committee for ending the Emergency Declaration set up by the Opposition has no legal power to end its implementation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan......
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:47:09 +0800At protest held near Parliament, civil society groups demand govt lifts suspension on Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Civil society organisations today staged a protest at Parliament against the Emergency Proclamation and the Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021, demanding the federal government lift the suspension on...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:38:02 +0800Undi18: Shafie Apdal urges Election Commission to share implementation plans with all
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Semporna MP Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal is urging the Election Commission (EC) to state when Undi18 will be implemented. In a statement, the former Sabah chief minister added that any move by the current Perikatan...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:21:02 +0800Flood-mitigation project at Perdana Botanical Garden to be ready by year-end, says FT minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The flood-mitigation project to control and reduce the risk of flash floods around Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (Jalan Duta) here is expected to be ready by the end of this year. Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:13:13 +0800Guan Eng: Party-hopping should not have happened
IPOH, March 14 — The current issue of defections involving elected representatives should not have happened as they are supposed to be fighting for the people, said DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng. He said Malaysia deserved a brighter future...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:51:15 +0800Selangor MB says will look into Singapore’s order to recall eggs
SHAH ALAM, Mar 14 — The Selangor government will monitor situation following the action by Singapore in ordering four importers in the republic to recall eggs from a company in Kuala Selangor. Mentri Besar Datuk ...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:39:55 +0800Umno veep says Perikatan’s demise inevitable, luring defections only delays it
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said today’s defections will not save the ruling Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition from its impending downfall. The former minister said no political movement can...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:30:07 +0800Sarawak PKR blames Dr M for MPs party-hopping, says former didn’t implement reforms during tenure
KUCHING, Mar 14 —Sarawak PKR today blamed former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for miserably failing to implement any significant constitutional and legislative reforms during Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) 22 months in government power....
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:25:52 +0800Police arrest 17 in Puchong for involvement in unlicenced moneylending syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — Police arrested 17 people suspected of working in a call centre for an unlicenced moneylending syndicate in Pusat Perdagangan Puchong Prima, Taman Puchong Prima last Friday (March 12).&...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:23:01 +0800Communications and Multimedia minister launches e-medical app cHEART
KUANTAN, Mar 14 — The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia has launched an e-medical application named cHEART under its Community Internet Centres (PIK) to enable the public to seek medical advice or schedule follow-up consultations online....
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:09:47 +0800Hishammuddin: Malaysians in Yangon say embassy doing great job contrary to media reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is doing a great job taking care of over 600 Malaysians there, as vouched by some Malaysians themselves, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. In his Twit...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:02:33 +0800Kit Siang calls for Putrajaya to relook Covid-19 strategy for faster health, economic recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — Veteran Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang today said that Malaysian is in urgent need of a new strategy and approach so that Malaysia can be one of the better performing countries in the fight against the Covid-19...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:01:14 +0800100,000 Malaysians working in Singapore to receive Covid-19 vaccine under phase two
PONTIAN, March 14 — About 100,000 Malaysians working in Singapore are expected to be among the recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine under phase two of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Ir Hasni Mohammad said the....
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:41:33 +0800Nadma ready to provide assistance to drought-affected areas, says minister
ALOR GAJAH, Mar 14 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is prepared to provide assistance to areas affected by drought in the country, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Dep...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:37:56 +0800State govt should not rush to vaccinate rural areas in one-go, need to explain process properly, says PKR Sarawak vice-chairman
MIRI, Mar 14 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak rejects the state government plan to vaccinate all categories of people in rural areas at the same time instead of separating them into phases, unless the process has been duly explained to them......
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:21:19 +0800Scuffle at Perak DAP election over committee’s alleged unfair registration of delegates (VIDEO)
IPOH, Mar 14 — Chaos broke out at the DAP party election today after factions from parliamentarians M. Kulasegaran and Thomas Su claimed that the registration of delegates was not conducted fairly. Su, who was accompanied by his team, was...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:16:42 +0800Health minister: 292,104 individuals have received Covid-19 vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — A total of 292,104 individuals have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine since the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme was implemented 19 days ago (February 23). Health Minister Dat...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:09:31 +0800Minister urges EC to clarify on development of Undi18 implementation
SHAH ALAM, Mar 14 — The Election Commission (EC) has been urged to clarify on the latest developments regarding Undi18 implementation to enable the public to get the correct and clear information on the issue. Youth and Sports (KBS)...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:16 +0800Bangsar murder: One arrested, efforts to track down few more still underway, says Brickfields police chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder from a fight between two groups that took place in Bangsar on Friday. Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Omar said the suspect was arrested....
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:43:02 +0800DAP Perak seeks Pakatan’s permission to contest eight parliament, 20 state seats in GE15
IPOH, Mar 14 — Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming today urged the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council to allow the party to contest eight parliamentary seats and 20 state seats in the 15th general election. Nga said this was to win bac...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:29:05 +0800ECRL extension, two-port connectivity a significant move that will benefit economy, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — The decision to extend the East Coast Rail Line’s (ECRL) original alignment of 640km to 665 kilometres (km) is a very significant move as it will be connected to both North Port and West Port, said an expe...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:26:34 +0800Number of rabies infected areas in Sarawak remains at 67, says DVSS director
SIBU, Mar 14 — The number of rabies infected areas in the state remains at 67, as the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) continues with its mass anti-rabies vaccination exercise to curb the spread of the disease. In disclosing this,.....
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:22:44 +0800Dr Sim: Over 1m Sarawakians have registered for Covid-19 vaccination programme
KUCHING, Mar 14 — Over one million Sarawakians have registered for the Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, which kicked off last month. According to Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian, a total of 1,033,643 Sarawakians...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:12:54 +0800Malaysian Bar calls for scandalising judiciary as form of contempt to be abolished
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — In its 75th annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday, the Malaysian Bar passed a motion calling for scandalising of the judiciary as a form of contempt of court to be abolished. It also called on the government to enact a...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:11:09 +0800Police detain 34 Pala’u community members in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, Mar 14 — Police arrested 34 Pala’u community members who were begging at two traffic light intersections at Jalan Bunga Raya and Bandar Sri Perdana here, yesterday. Lahad Datu police chief ACP Rohan...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:41:44 +0800Sunway Group expresses commitment to National Immunisation Programme, opens convention centre as first large-scale private vaccination hub
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — The Sunway Group has shown its commitment to Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP) by designating the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre as the first private large-scale vaccination centre for the...
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:36:12 +0800Annuar Musa: Seven to eight more MPs expected to join PN due to party’s excellent performance in handling Covid pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14 — At least seven to eight more federal lawmakers from the Opposition are expected to defect to Perikatan Nasional (PN), following the abrupt resignation of its vice-president and Kuala Langat MP Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar...