Malaysia Malay Mail
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:42:28 +0800PAS president urges Malaysians to support efforts to vaccinate people in fight against Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang today urged everyone to stop fighting and support the effort by the government in battling the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement on his social media page today, the Marang MP said...
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:26:50 +0800Bersih 2.0 tells Tajuddin to resign for ‘unprofessional and incompetent’ conduct in LRT crash press conference
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) today added its voice to those calling for the immediate resignation of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman. Bersih 2.0 said...
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:06:52 +0800‘Human factor’ among various aspects in LRT accident probe, says transport minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 — Human factor is just one facet of the investigation into the accident involving two LRT Kelana Jaya trains on Monday, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong. Wee said the investigation would also take into...
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:06:43 +0800Amid MCO, Wesak Day celebrated moderately in Malaysia under new normal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide movement control order (MCO). Although devotees are not allowed to visit temples, the use...
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:40:21 +0800Don’t be quick to accept human error as sole cause of LRT crash, Guan Eng tells transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong should not be satisfied with the preliminary findings that human error had caused the collision of two LRT trains at KLCC last Monday, said DAP Secretary General Lim Guan Eng....
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:34:51 +0800Fearing global shortage, Pharmaniaga set to bring in 10 million doses of Sinovac vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Concern that the approval of China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine could lead to shortages has led domestic pharmaceutical corporation Pharmaniaga Berhad to announce it will import 10 million more doses. Its managing director...
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:27:28 +0800Malaysia reports 7,478 new Covid-19 cases today, yet another record high
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Ministry of Health reported 7,478 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours to reach yet another record high amid concerns over the emergence of new clusters linked to Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Selangor, which has....
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:11:20 +0800McDonald’s delivery app, site crash as country becomes first to offer collaboration with K-pop stars BTS
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Excited Malaysian fans gushed on Twitter today talking about popular K-pop band BTS’ special meal set in collaboration with fast food chain McDonald’s, as the country today became the first in Asia to get their hands on.....
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:07:07 +0800Najib says advised Tajuddin to apologise for ‘frivolous’ conduct during press conference on LRT collision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he has advised fellow Umno MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman to apologise for the gaffes during the latter’s press conference yesterday on Monday's LRT trai...
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:59:55 +0800Despite ban on celebrations, MoH detects a dozen Raya clusters involving 470 Covid-positive cases
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Ministry of Health has detected a dozen new clusters linked to the Hari Raya celebrations just 14 days ago, with the numbers expected to rise in the coming weeks. The Aidilfitri clusters were found in seven states...
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:58:06 +0800DAP MP urges govt to prioritise first dose to ramp up vaccination rate
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — DAP lawmaker Yeo Bee Yin today urged the government to rethink its vaccination distribution strategy and consider adopting the United Kingdom’s (UK) approach in prioritising the first dose. Yeo said that UK was able to...
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:39:11 +0800Vigneswaran re-elected as MIC president
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran was returned unopposed as the MIC president for the 2021-2024 term at the party’s election today. MIC presidential election committee chairman Tan Sri G. Rajoo announced his victory...
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:31:35 +0800Anwar says public treated like ‘beggars’ chasing vaccine as he urges Putrajaya to step up registration efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — After a series of glitches during the third round opt-in registration for the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lambasted the government for its failure to ensure a smooth vaccine...
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:25:13 +0800Tok Pa says public anger ‘understandable’ as Putrajaya’s handling of Covid-19 comes under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The government appreciates public criticisms of its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the power to ultimately curb it rests with all individuals, said a Cabinet minister. Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, the Minister in the.....
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:14:17 +0800DAP offers legal counsel, support for LRT crash victims
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — DAP has offered to provide legal representation for victims of Monday night’s LRT train collision, should they choose to pursue any further action. Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the Transport Ministry, along with LRT operator....
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:08:09 +0800Tajuddin says did not wear face mask so press can hear him
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Prasarana chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman today explained that his decision to wear only a face shield was so it would be easier for the press to hear him. In a report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the Pas...
Wed, 26 May 2021 13:57:32 +0800Report: Malaysia palm oil and glove industries monitored by Canada over alleged forced labour
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Products from Malaysia’s palm oil and glove manufacturing industries could face sanctions and be banned from Canada over allegations of forced labour. News portal Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that this comes after...
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:47:41 +0800Third round opt-in for AstraZeneca jab closes booking within an hour after ‘unstable’ launch
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The third round opt-in registration for the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine closed today after all allocated slots were snapped up within an hour after the registration drive went live despite persisting technical glitches....
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:59:39 +0800In Johor, 30 youths nabbed at Raya gatherings, fined RM45,000
JOHOR BARU, May 26 — Police arrested 30 youths in separate raids at three apartment units here yesterday after they were found to be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri in violation of the movement control order’s (MCO) standard operating...
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:52:20 +0800Comedian R. Ramasundran dies at 57
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Comedian and actor R. Ramasundran, 57, who played the role of Rajoo in the Spanar Jaya sitcom, died at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital early this morning. Malaysian Theatre Association president Sakrani S...
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:48:04 +0800PM Muhyiddin reminds Malaysians to stay home in Wesak Day message
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today wished all Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day and hoped it would be celebrated in a new norm with family members at home, in a lively atmosphere. Muhyiddin hoped that....
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:26:19 +0800Public transport group slams Prasarana chairman Tajuddin’s ‘rude, disgusting’ conduct during press conference
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The Malaysian Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) today slammed the conduct of Prasarana chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman during a press conference yesterday after visiting the site of the light rail transit...
Wed, 26 May 2021 10:52:05 +0800King, Queen wish Buddhists Happy Wesak Day
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today wished Malaysian Buddhists Happy Wesak Day. In...
Wed, 26 May 2021 09:53:53 +0800Cops probing Prasarana chairman Tajuddin for failure to wear face mask during press conference on LRT crash
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Police are investigating Prasarana chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman after two video recordings of him, sans face mask, were widely shared on social media yesterday. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Moha...
Wed, 26 May 2021 05:36:22 +0800Ebit Lew gets nod for humanitarian mission in Palestine
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The humanitarian mission to provide aid to the Palestinian people planned by celebrity preacher Ustaz Ebit Lew’s delegation has been given the travel approval and is subject to the curre...
Wed, 26 May 2021 05:01:41 +0800States’ Covid-19 vaccine procurement: Who is doing what independently of Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The delayed delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to Malaysia, allegedly due to hoarding by the world’s richest nations, has prompted some state governments to try and secure their own supply independently of the federal...
Tue, 25 May 2021 23:40:40 +0800LRT crash: Three victims in ICU due to bleeding in the brain, says HKL director
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Three passengers involved in the collision of two Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains on the Kelana Jaya Line near the KLCC LRT Station last night are currently warded at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) Intensive Care Unit due...
Tue, 25 May 2021 23:26:48 +0800Covid-19: Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR testing, says state minister
KOTA KINABALU, May 25 — Individuals entering Sabah must undergo RT-PCR Covid-19 testing five days before their departure, said State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun. Masidi said only individuals who show no symptoms and...
Tue, 25 May 2021 22:52:03 +0800Perhilitan says only seven monkeys were culled in Port Dickson, not 20 as claimed on social media
SEREMBAN, May 25 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) has clarified that only seven adults Lotong Cengkong (dusty leaf monkey) were culled, not 20 as alleged on social media. Perhilitan said in a...
Tue, 25 May 2021 22:31:39 +0800Covid-19 jab: Unfamiliarity with MySejahtera app reason why senior citizens in Kelantan don’t show up for appointments, says health director
KOTA BARU, May 25 — Unfamiliarity with the MySejahtera application has been cited as the reason senior citizens in Kelantan fail to show up for their appointments in the second phase of the state-level National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme....