[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/---Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en __[KiniNews] The Health Ministry today reported 6,440 new Covid-19 cases; this marks the first time cases have been at over 6,000 since June 11th.This is also the second day in a row with rising case numbers.On Wednesday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decreed that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible to allow MPs to debate the emergency laws and the National Recovery Plan. Commenting on the matter, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is now left with two options. __[AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde*https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM  ---Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/ --- Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en __ [KiniNews] The Health Ministry today reported 6,440 new Covid-19 cases; this marks the first time cases have been at over 6,000 since June 11th. This is also the second day in a row with rising case numbers. On Wednesday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decreed that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible to allow MPs to debate the emergency laws and the National Recovery Plan. Commenting on the matter, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is now left with two options. __ [AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde* https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM --- Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

#KiniNews: Covid-19 cases back at over 6,000; Anwar wants Muhyiddin to resign

The Health Ministry today reported 6,440 new Covid-19 cases; this marks the first time cases have been at over 6,000 since June 11th.This is also the second day in a row with rising case numbers.On Wednesday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decreed that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible to allow MPs to debate the emergency laws and the National Recovery Plan. Commenting on the matter, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is now left with two options.

The Health Ministry today reported 6,440 new Covid-19 cases; this marks the first time cases have been at over 6,000 since June 11th.This is also the second day in a row with rising case numbers.On Wednesday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decreed that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible to allow MPs to debate the emergency laws and the National Recovery Plan. Commenting on the matter, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is now left with two options.

Reconvene Parliament or resign, Anwar tells Muhyiddin

PAS believes that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's opinion that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible is in line with Putrajaya's efforts."PAS holds high His Majesty's view that the government should convene Parliament immediately (segera), hasten vaccination and give importance for a stable and solid government functioning effectively to combat Covid-19 and heal the economy."PAS sees that this is in line with efforts being implemented by the federal government," said PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

PAS believes that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's opinion that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible is in line with Putrajaya's efforts."PAS holds high His Majesty's view that the government should convene Parliament immediately (segera), hasten vaccination and give importance for a stable and solid government functioning effectively to combat Covid-19 and heal the economy."PAS sees that this is in line with efforts being implemented by the federal government," said PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

‘Gov’t efforts align with King’s wishes for Parliament to reopen’ - PAS

The candidates for SPM and STPM 2021 will be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine starting next month, according to Khairy Jamaluddin.He said the vaccine shots will be administered at schools that will be used as vaccination centres (PPV).

The candidates for SPM and STPM 2021 will be vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine starting next month, according to Khairy Jamaluddin.He said the vaccine shots will be administered at schools that will be used as vaccination centres (PPV).

SPM, STPM candidates to get Pfizer shots starting July

Police arrested two local individuals suspected of being involved in offering and selling Covid-19 vaccine packages online, yesterday.Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said police arrested a man and a woman aged 26 and 27 respectively after a police report was lodged by a medical officer regarding the matter on Monday.Kamaruddin urged the public to be aware of the vaccination initiatives implemented by the government to avoid being manipulated by fraudulent syndicates out to reap easy profits.

Police arrested two local individuals suspected of being involved in offering and selling Covid-19 vaccine packages online, yesterday.Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said police arrested a man and a woman aged 26 and 27 respectively after a police report was lodged by a medical officer regarding the matter on Monday.Kamaruddin urged the public to be aware of the vaccination initiatives implemented by the government to avoid being manipulated by fraudulent syndicates out to reap easy profits.

Two arrested for selling Covid-19 vaccine packages online

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin has expressed disappointment with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for freely issuing identification cards to foreigners in the country.  Hamzah said as a result of this, there are over 170,000 UNHCR cardholders in the country now.

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin has expressed disappointment with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for freely issuing identification cards to foreigners in the country. Hamzah said as a result of this, there are over 170,000 UNHCR cardholders in the country now.

Hamzah: UNHCR has no right to issue those cards

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has called on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign if he doesn't have the will to reconvene Parliament.Anwar also said if the Perikatan Nasional government acted based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country, then the prime minister should know the right thing to do would be to resign if he had lost majority support.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has called on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign if he doesn't have the will to reconvene Parliament.Anwar also said if the Perikatan Nasional government acted based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country, then the prime minister should know the right thing to do would be to resign if he had lost majority support.

Have some dignity and resign, Anwar tells Muhyiddin

Perak Umno Youth has lodged a police report against graphic designer Fahmi Reza for uploading a poster depicting Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad as a popular canned-sardine brand.Perak Umno Youth chief Mohd Ariff Abdul Majid described the poster uploaded on Facebook and Twitter as slanderous and a deliberate attempt to incite hatred towards the Perak menteri besar.The report was lodged at the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters at 4.15pm on Thursday.

Perak Umno Youth has lodged a police report against graphic designer Fahmi Reza for uploading a poster depicting Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad as a popular canned-sardine brand.Perak Umno Youth chief Mohd Ariff Abdul Majid described the poster uploaded on Facebook and Twitter as slanderous and a deliberate attempt to incite hatred towards the Perak menteri besar.The report was lodged at the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters at 4.15pm on Thursday.

Perak Umno Youth lodges report against Fahmi over MB’s ‘sardine’ poster

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin has expressed disappointment with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for freely issuing identification cards to foreigners in the country.Hamzah said as a result of this, there are over 170,000 UNHCR cardholders in the country now.

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin has expressed disappointment with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for freely issuing identification cards to foreigners in the country.Hamzah said as a result of this, there are over 170,000 UNHCR cardholders in the country now.

Hamzah: Over 170,000 UNHCR cardholders in Malaysia, you want us to look after them?

Three Chinese astronauts on Thursday flew to an unfinished space station in China's first crewed mission since 2016, expanding the country's already growing near-Earth presence and challenging US leadership in orbital space.The astronauts rode to Tianhe - the module that will be the living quarters of China's completed space station - on Shenzhou-12, or "Divine Vessel". The crew boarded the module, where they will live for three months, the longest stay in low-Earth orbit by any Chinese national.China's space station, due to be finished by end-2022, will be the only alternative to the two-decade-old, US-led International Space Station (ISS), which may be retired in 2024.

Three Chinese astronauts on Thursday flew to an unfinished space station in China's first crewed mission since 2016, expanding the country's already growing near-Earth presence and challenging US leadership in orbital space.The astronauts rode to Tianhe - the module that will be the living quarters of China's completed space station - on Shenzhou-12, or "Divine Vessel". The crew boarded the module, where they will live for three months, the longest stay in low-Earth orbit by any Chinese national.China's space station, due to be finished by end-2022, will be the only alternative to the two-decade-old, US-led International Space Station (ISS), which may be retired in 2024.

Chinese astronauts board space station module in historic mission

For months the world has watched a political eviction drama unfold between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents of a tiny barricaded road in East Jerusalem that has become a microcosm of the long-running conflict.But while the cameras focus on the confrontations, for Palestinian schoolboy Ahmad Abu Diab, just walking home from school walk is an anxiety-inducing obstacle course.His walk back home takes him past Israeli roadblocks, a Palestinian protest camp and a settler gathering.-Reuters -

For months the world has watched a political eviction drama unfold between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents of a tiny barricaded road in East Jerusalem that has become a microcosm of the long-running conflict.But while the cameras focus on the confrontations, for Palestinian schoolboy Ahmad Abu Diab, just walking home from school walk is an anxiety-inducing obstacle course.His walk back home takes him past Israeli roadblocks, a Palestinian protest camp and a settler gathering.-Reuters -

Roadblocks upend Palestinian family's life in East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

Five hundred Hong Kong police officers sifted through reporters' computers and notebooks at pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily on Thursday, the first case in which authorities have cited media articles as potentially violating the national security law.Around dawn, police arrested five executives of the newspaper, and officers were later seen sitting at computers in the newsroom after entering with a warrant to seize journalistic materials, including from reporters' phones and laptops.The raid is the latest blow to media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the tabloid's owner and a staunch Beijing critic, whose assets have been frozen under the security law and who is serving prison sentences for taking part in illegal assemblies.

Five hundred Hong Kong police officers sifted through reporters' computers and notebooks at pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily on Thursday, the first case in which authorities have cited media articles as potentially violating the national security law.Around dawn, police arrested five executives of the newspaper, and officers were later seen sitting at computers in the newsroom after entering with a warrant to seize journalistic materials, including from reporters' phones and laptops.The raid is the latest blow to media tycoon Jimmy Lai, the tabloid's owner and a staunch Beijing critic, whose assets have been frozen under the security law and who is serving prison sentences for taking part in illegal assemblies.

HK's Apple Daily raided by 500 officers over national security law

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/---Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en ______[KiniNews] The Prime Minister's Office said today the federal government had "taken note" of the views expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday."The government will engage in follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country," the PMO said in a three-paragraph statement.Meanwhile, de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan has assured that Parliament will reconvene soon.However, he said, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in his decree did not specify an exact date on when the House should be in session.______[AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde*https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM  ---Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/ --- Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en ______ [KiniNews] The Prime Minister's Office said today the federal government had "taken note" of the views expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday. "The government will engage in follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country," the PMO said in a three-paragraph statement. Meanwhile, de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan has assured that Parliament will reconvene soon. However, he said, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in his decree did not specify an exact date on when the House should be in session. ______ [AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde* https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM --- Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

#KiniNews | PMO ‘notes’ royal stand, Takiyuddin says Agong didn’t specify date

The Prime Minister's Office said today the federal government had "taken note" of the views expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday."The government will engage in follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country," the PMO said in a three-paragraph statement.The PMO added that when the Agong granted Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin an audience on Tuesday, the latter had advised the sovereign on matters concerning the country's Covid-19 response, enforcement of emergency laws, the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the state of the economy, the status of Parliament and the National Recovery Plan, among others.

The Prime Minister's Office said today the federal government had "taken note" of the views expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday."The government will engage in follow-up measures based on the Federal Constitution and laws of the country," the PMO said in a three-paragraph statement.The PMO added that when the Agong granted Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin an audience on Tuesday, the latter had advised the sovereign on matters concerning the country's Covid-19 response, enforcement of emergency laws, the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the state of the economy, the status of Parliament and the National Recovery Plan, among others.

PMO 'notes' Agong's decree on Parliament reopening

The Special Committee for Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) is looking into data on following up a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a Pfizer jab.According to co-chairperson Khairy Jamaluddin, the “mix-and-match” method could be implemented to improve vaccine efficacy against Covid-19 variants.Speaking at a webinar hosted by the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Malaysia last night, he said Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) director Dr P Kalairasu had already presented a paper on the method to the JKJAV.

The Special Committee for Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) is looking into data on following up a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a Pfizer jab.According to co-chairperson Khairy Jamaluddin, the “mix-and-match” method could be implemented to improve vaccine efficacy against Covid-19 variants.Speaking at a webinar hosted by the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Malaysia last night, he said Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) director Dr P Kalairasu had already presented a paper on the method to the JKJAV.

Mix-and-match: Govt looking into 'AZ first dose, Pfizer second dose' method

Construction firms in the Klang Valley will soon be able to pay RM90 per worker to have them vaccinated against Covid-19 through a programme by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).Works Minister Fadillah Yusof said firms will be able to register their workers from next Monday (June 21) online. The rollout is scheduled to begin in Kuala Lumpur on June 30 and on July 14 in Selangor.

Construction firms in the Klang Valley will soon be able to pay RM90 per worker to have them vaccinated against Covid-19 through a programme by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).Works Minister Fadillah Yusof said firms will be able to register their workers from next Monday (June 21) online. The rollout is scheduled to begin in Kuala Lumpur on June 30 and on July 14 in Selangor.

‘Construction firms only needs to pay RM90 for each worker to get vax’ - Works minister

Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Azizan Harun has defended the timeline set by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for when Parliament should reopen.  He said it was the prime minister that sets the date for when Parliament can convene, with the king's consent, and that the projection given was "rational".

Dewan Rakyat speaker Azhar Azizan Harun has defended the timeline set by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for when Parliament should reopen. He said it was the prime minister that sets the date for when Parliament can convene, with the king's consent, and that the projection given was "rational".

Speaker defends Muhyiddin’s 'rational' plan for Parliament reopening

Parliament will reconvene soon, assured de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.However, he said, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in his decree yesterday did not specify an exact date on when the House should be in session."His Majesty did not say which month (Parliament) should be held, just that it should be soon."The prime minister (Muhyiddin Yassin) has said that Parliament will re-open in September or October."Now we are near the end of June. There's July, then August, and September is soon, we will have Parliament then," he said during the Bicara Harakah programme last night.

Parliament will reconvene soon, assured de facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.However, he said, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in his decree yesterday did not specify an exact date on when the House should be in session."His Majesty did not say which month (Parliament) should be held, just that it should be soon."The prime minister (Muhyiddin Yassin) has said that Parliament will re-open in September or October."Now we are near the end of June. There's July, then August, and September is soon, we will have Parliament then," he said during the Bicara Harakah programme last night.

Takiyuddin: Agong didn't say which month, September is soon

The Pakatan Harapan presidential council has called on Muhyiddin Yassin to advise the king to reopen Parliament.This came after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong expressed his opinion yesterday, that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible.In a statement they said if the prime minister continues to refuse to advise the king immediately, he should do the honourable thing and resign.

The Pakatan Harapan presidential council has called on Muhyiddin Yassin to advise the king to reopen Parliament.This came after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong expressed his opinion yesterday, that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible.In a statement they said if the prime minister continues to refuse to advise the king immediately, he should do the honourable thing and resign.

Reconvene Parliament or resign, Harapan tells Muhyiddin

Takiyuddin: Reopening Parliament in September is considered soon

Chickens, cows, paid leave, even a million-dollar apartment, these are the prizes on offer from Thailand to Indonesia to Hong Kong for those who get vaccinated against Covid-19 as nations across Asia combat vaccine hesitancy.As more transmissible variants of the virus have driven a surge in cases in Southeast Asia in recent weeks, authorities have started offering chances in lucky draws for vaccinations.In Thailand’s Mae Chaem district in northern Chiang Mai, where most residents are cattle farmers, authorities launched a cow raffle this month that is proving to be a hit.

Chickens, cows, paid leave, even a million-dollar apartment, these are the prizes on offer from Thailand to Indonesia to Hong Kong for those who get vaccinated against Covid-19 as nations across Asia combat vaccine hesitancy.As more transmissible variants of the virus have driven a surge in cases in Southeast Asia in recent weeks, authorities have started offering chances in lucky draws for vaccinations.In Thailand’s Mae Chaem district in northern Chiang Mai, where most residents are cattle farmers, authorities launched a cow raffle this month that is proving to be a hit.

Chickens, cows, apartments offered up in Asia's vaccination lucky draws

Workers scaled a giant statue of a Buddhist goddess in Japan on Tuesday to place a custom-made mask on her face, an act meant to be a prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.It took four workers three hours to carry the massive mask on ropes up the 57 m-high (187 ft) white statue of the Buddhist goddess Kannon - the Goddess of Mercy - at the Houkokuji Aizu Betsuin temple in Fukushima Prefecture.They then unfurled the mask made with pink net fabric, measuring 4.1 m by 5.3 m and weighing 35 kg (77 pounds), across the lower half of the statue's face.Temple manager Takaomi Horigane said workers came up with the idea for the face mask in discussions on the restoration of the statue after it was damaged in an earthquake in February.-Reuters -

Workers scaled a giant statue of a Buddhist goddess in Japan on Tuesday to place a custom-made mask on her face, an act meant to be a prayer for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.It took four workers three hours to carry the massive mask on ropes up the 57 m-high (187 ft) white statue of the Buddhist goddess Kannon - the Goddess of Mercy - at the Houkokuji Aizu Betsuin temple in Fukushima Prefecture.They then unfurled the mask made with pink net fabric, measuring 4.1 m by 5.3 m and weighing 35 kg (77 pounds), across the lower half of the statue's face.Temple manager Takaomi Horigane said workers came up with the idea for the face mask in discussions on the restoration of the statue after it was damaged in an earthquake in February.-Reuters -

Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan gets face mask to pray for end of Covid-19

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to begin cybersecurity and arms control talks at a summit that highlighted their discord on those issues, human rights and Ukraine.In their first meeting since Biden took office in January, both men used careful pleasantries to describe their talks in a lakeside Swiss villa, with Putin calling them constructive and without hostility and Biden saying there was no substitute for face-to-face discussions.They also agreed to send their ambassadors back to each other's capitals. Russia recalled its envoy after Biden said in March that he thought Putin was a "killer." The United States recalled its ambassador soon after.

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to begin cybersecurity and arms control talks at a summit that highlighted their discord on those issues, human rights and Ukraine.In their first meeting since Biden took office in January, both men used careful pleasantries to describe their talks in a lakeside Swiss villa, with Putin calling them constructive and without hostility and Biden saying there was no substitute for face-to-face discussions.They also agreed to send their ambassadors back to each other's capitals. Russia recalled its envoy after Biden said in March that he thought Putin was a "killer." The United States recalled its ambassador soon after.

Cyberattacks, human rights top Biden-Putin summit

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/---Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en ______[KiniNews] The Prime Minister’s Office has instructed all civil servants to use Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal name in government documents effective immediately.Perhaps unbeknownst to some, Muhyiddin’s name on his identification card is Mahiaddin Md Yasin.Officials were informed about this new directive in a June 3 internal memo issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).______[AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde*https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM  ---Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/ --- Support KiniTV - https://www.kinitv.com/donation-en ______ [KiniNews] The Prime Minister’s Office has instructed all civil servants to use Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal name in government documents effective immediately. Perhaps unbeknownst to some, Muhyiddin’s name on his identification card is Mahiaddin Md Yasin. Officials were informed about this new directive in a June 3 internal memo issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). ______ [AD] New Dyson air purifier captures virus, dust, allergens - and even destroys formaldehyde* https://bit.ly/3gnMCTM --- Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

#KiniNews | Mahiaddin, not Muhyiddin: Civil servants told to use PM's legal name

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad has defended the state government’s move to distribute 20,000 smartphones to students following criticism that the devices were unsuitable for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR).In an online press conference this afternoon, he explained that the phones were not procured using public funds but, in fact, were contributed by the YTL Foundation.The state executive council had approved the contribution after it was briefed by the foundation and determined that the phone model was suitable for home-based teaching and learning.The phones in question have been identified as the YES Altitude 3 sold by YTL Communications. Specifications include a 5” screen, an 854x480 pixels resolution and a 1.3GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad has defended the state government’s move to distribute 20,000 smartphones to students following criticism that the devices were unsuitable for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR).In an online press conference this afternoon, he explained that the phones were not procured using public funds but, in fact, were contributed by the YTL Foundation.The state executive council had approved the contribution after it was briefed by the foundation and determined that the phone model was suitable for home-based teaching and learning.The phones in question have been identified as the YES Altitude 3 sold by YTL Communications. Specifications include a 5” screen, an 854x480 pixels resolution and a 1.3GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

Perak MB: Low spec phones better than nothing

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad has defended the state government’s move to distribute 20,000 smartphones to students following criticism that the devices were unsuitable for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR).In an online press conference this afternoon, he explained that the phones were not procured using public funds but, in fact, were contributed by the YTL Foundation.The state executive council had approved the contribution after it was briefed by the foundation and determined that the phone model was suitable for home-based teaching and learning.The phones in question have been identified as the YES Altitude 3 sold by YTL Communications. Specifications include a 5” screen, an 854x480 pixels resolution and a 1.3GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.The devices were given free to students from B40 families under the state’s “Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani” initiative that was named after Saarani.

Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad has defended the state government’s move to distribute 20,000 smartphones to students following criticism that the devices were unsuitable for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR).In an online press conference this afternoon, he explained that the phones were not procured using public funds but, in fact, were contributed by the YTL Foundation.The state executive council had approved the contribution after it was briefed by the foundation and determined that the phone model was suitable for home-based teaching and learning.The phones in question have been identified as the YES Altitude 3 sold by YTL Communications. Specifications include a 5” screen, an 854x480 pixels resolution and a 1.3GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.The devices were given free to students from B40 families under the state’s “Tuisyen Cikgu Saarani” initiative that was named after Saarani.

Perak MB: Better to have low spec phones, than to have none

The country needs a temporary government that is transparent and trustworthy in handling the Covid-19 pandemic and political crisis, said former finance minister II Johari Abdul Ghani.In an interview with Utusan Malaysia, the Umno leader proposed that the temporary administration be given a time frame for it to bring Malaysia out of the crisis, and it should be led by someone with experience and strong leadership traits.This can be achieved by uniting all political parties, he added.

The country needs a temporary government that is transparent and trustworthy in handling the Covid-19 pandemic and political crisis, said former finance minister II Johari Abdul Ghani.In an interview with Utusan Malaysia, the Umno leader proposed that the temporary administration be given a time frame for it to bring Malaysia out of the crisis, and it should be led by someone with experience and strong leadership traits.This can be achieved by uniting all political parties, he added.

Umno leaders call for capable temporary government to deal with Covid-19

The government's Covid-19 recovery plan may set the country up for another wave of Covid-19 instead of on a path to recovery.Federation of Islamic Medical Associations advisory council chairperson Dr Musa Mohd Nordin said the plan was "random in nature" and not based on "good science"."Will not mitigate pandemic, only buys time to later unleash another Covid-19 wave when the movement control order is eased," he said in a Twitter post.Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced the recovery plan which outlined the criteria that must be met in order for the Covid-19 restrictions to be eased over four phases.

The government's Covid-19 recovery plan may set the country up for another wave of Covid-19 instead of on a path to recovery.Federation of Islamic Medical Associations advisory council chairperson Dr Musa Mohd Nordin said the plan was "random in nature" and not based on "good science"."Will not mitigate pandemic, only buys time to later unleash another Covid-19 wave when the movement control order is eased," he said in a Twitter post.Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced the recovery plan which outlined the criteria that must be met in order for the Covid-19 restrictions to be eased over four phases.

Dr Musa: Recovery plan not based on 'good science', could spark another wave

Hawker Lim Thiam Fook decided to change his police statement and withdraw the allegation that he was extorted by three police officers on June 2 for failing to produce a letter granting him permission to operate during the "total lockdown".However, the reasons behind his decision to retract his police statement also seemed to change at a press conference with Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng yesterday.Initially, it was assumed that the 21-year-old hawker wanted to change his statement because he admitted to making false accusations and that the whole "extortion" incident did not take place.During the press conference, Lip Eng denounced the hawker, who was with him, for having "cheated" the police, the media and the public.

Hawker Lim Thiam Fook decided to change his police statement and withdraw the allegation that he was extorted by three police officers on June 2 for failing to produce a letter granting him permission to operate during the "total lockdown".However, the reasons behind his decision to retract his police statement also seemed to change at a press conference with Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng yesterday.Initially, it was assumed that the 21-year-old hawker wanted to change his statement because he admitted to making false accusations and that the whole "extortion" incident did not take place.During the press conference, Lip Eng denounced the hawker, who was with him, for having "cheated" the police, the media and the public.

Hawker retracts 'police extortion' allegation, MP apologises

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said 'stupidity' was the reason why Malaysia is experiencing a relatively slow Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Anwar said this when asked by celebrity PKR member Afdlin Shauki on why the vaccination process in the country appears to be complicated.https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahim.keadilan/videos/334005868359866

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said 'stupidity' was the reason why Malaysia is experiencing a relatively slow Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Anwar said this when asked by celebrity PKR member Afdlin Shauki on why the vaccination process in the country appears to be complicated.https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahim.keadilan/videos/334005868359866

'What's so complicated?' - Anwar blames 'stupidity' for slow vaccine rollout

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim revealed that he did not hold grudges against those who were responsible for his prosecution and imprisonment in the past.In a Facebook Live session with celebrity Afdlin Shauki last night, Anwar, however, said that it was not easy for him to forgive, especially in matters involving the dignity of his children and wife.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahim.keadilan/videos/334005868359866

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim revealed that he did not hold grudges against those who were responsible for his prosecution and imprisonment in the past.In a Facebook Live session with celebrity Afdlin Shauki last night, Anwar, however, said that it was not easy for him to forgive, especially in matters involving the dignity of his children and wife.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahim.keadilan/videos/334005868359866

Anwar: I can't forgive all

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with an investigation into the country's bloody war on drugs planned by the International Criminal Court (ICC), his spokesperson said on Tuesday, while families of the victims cheered the move.In what human rights groups described as a landmark step towards justice, the ICC prosecutor asked the court on Monday to allow a full investigation into the killings in the brutal war on drugs, which Duterte unleashed when he took office in 2016.Since then, Philippine security forces say they have killed 6,117 suspected drug dealers because they fought back violently, but rights groups say authorities have summarily executed drug suspects.- Reuters -

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with an investigation into the country's bloody war on drugs planned by the International Criminal Court (ICC), his spokesperson said on Tuesday, while families of the victims cheered the move.In what human rights groups described as a landmark step towards justice, the ICC prosecutor asked the court on Monday to allow a full investigation into the killings in the brutal war on drugs, which Duterte unleashed when he took office in 2016.Since then, Philippine security forces say they have killed 6,117 suspected drug dealers because they fought back violently, but rights groups say authorities have summarily executed drug suspects.- Reuters -

Duterte ignores probe on extra-judicial killings

Thousands of Israeli far-right nationalists marched in a flag-waving procession through East Jerusalem on Tuesday, an event that reignited tensions with Palestinians and posed an early challenge to Israel's new government.On Tuesday, Israeli police in riot gear and on horseback cordoned off areas leading to the walled Old City's flashpoint Damascus Gate, clearing the area to Palestinians before the marchers arrived.Dancing and singing "the people of Israel live", the crowd of mostly religious Jews, many carrying blue and white Israeli flags, filled the plaza in front of the gate, usually a popular social gathering spot for Palestinians.-Reuters -

Thousands of Israeli far-right nationalists marched in a flag-waving procession through East Jerusalem on Tuesday, an event that reignited tensions with Palestinians and posed an early challenge to Israel's new government.On Tuesday, Israeli police in riot gear and on horseback cordoned off areas leading to the walled Old City's flashpoint Damascus Gate, clearing the area to Palestinians before the marchers arrived.Dancing and singing "the people of Israel live", the crowd of mostly religious Jews, many carrying blue and white Israeli flags, filled the plaza in front of the gate, usually a popular social gathering spot for Palestinians.-Reuters -

Israeli nationalists march in East Jerusalem, raising tensions with Palestinians

Civil servants have been instructed to utilise Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal name in government documents from now on.Perhaps unbeknownst to some, Muhyiddin’s name on his identification card is Mahiaddin Md Yasin.Officials were informed about this new directive in a June 3 internal memo issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Civil servants have been instructed to utilise Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s legal name in government documents from now on.Perhaps unbeknownst to some, Muhyiddin’s name on his identification card is Mahiaddin Md Yasin.Officials were informed about this new directive in a June 3 internal memo issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Mahiaddin, not Muhyiddin: Civil servants told to use PM's legal name

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Some 41 NGOs and civil society organisations are urging for the restoration of Parliament to end nationwide anxiety caused by inadequate safety nets in the ongoing state of emergency and movement control order (MCO).“Without effective checks and balances, the state of emergency has undermined parliamentary democracy in the country."The group includes G25 Malaysia, IMAN Research, the Kuala Lumpur And Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, and Suaram.

Some 41 NGOs and civil society organisations are urging for the restoration of Parliament to end nationwide anxiety caused by inadequate safety nets in the ongoing state of emergency and movement control order (MCO).“Without effective checks and balances, the state of emergency has undermined parliamentary democracy in the country."The group includes G25 Malaysia, IMAN Research, the Kuala Lumpur And Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, and Suaram.

NGOs, civil society groups calls for Parliament to reconvene

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has asked Malaysians to be patient as he unveiled a four-phased exit plan for the nation with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic.He said many have been asking him to allow social activities, but now is not the time.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has asked Malaysians to be patient as he unveiled a four-phased exit plan for the nation with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic.He said many have been asking him to allow social activities, but now is not the time.

Muhyiddin: We know many want to 'balik kampung', but be patient

Umno officials have denied that an extraordinary meeting has been called today for a discussion between party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Umno ministers."This is fake. No such meeting has been called," said Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also a senior minister in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.Umno executive secretary Mohd Sumali Reduan also gave a similar response when contacted by Malaysiakini this afternoon.

Umno officials have denied that an extraordinary meeting has been called today for a discussion between party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Umno ministers."This is fake. No such meeting has been called," said Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also a senior minister in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government.Umno executive secretary Mohd Sumali Reduan also gave a similar response when contacted by Malaysiakini this afternoon.

Umno ministers meeting Zahid? No such meeting has been called, says Ismail Sabri

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the nation avoided a catastrophe because of the implementation of the full lockdown on June 1st. In a televised speech this evening, Muhyiddin said the lockdown has reduced the spread of Covid-19.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the nation avoided a catastrophe because of the implementation of the full lockdown on June 1st. In a televised speech this evening, Muhyiddin said the lockdown has reduced the spread of Covid-19.

PM: Full lockdown helped us avoid a catastrophe

Muhyiddin Yassin has assured that Parliament will re-open when the country enters Phase Three of the government's Covid-19 exit plan.In a televised speech this evening, the prime minister said the country is projected to enter Phase Three in September or October.To enter this phase, there must be an average of less than 2,000 Covid-19 cases daily, sufficient ICU capacity and up to 40 percent of the population fully vaccinated.

Muhyiddin Yassin has assured that Parliament will re-open when the country enters Phase Three of the government's Covid-19 exit plan.In a televised speech this evening, the prime minister said the country is projected to enter Phase Three in September or October.To enter this phase, there must be an average of less than 2,000 Covid-19 cases daily, sufficient ICU capacity and up to 40 percent of the population fully vaccinated.

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