KUALA LUMPUR : The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has criticised the government for not making it clear … More
Tag: Pandemic
Agong: Rulers want stable government, calls for Parliament to convene as soon as possible
KUALA LUMPUR : Parliament should convene as soon as possible to enable proper discussion of the Emergency Ordinance and Malaysia’s … More
KL mum shares ordeal of spending 42 days in hospital battling Covid-19 while delivering premature baby
PETALING JAYA : “Give it all you’ve got to cling on to life even if it’s just for one second.” … More
Malaysia: Forget About Politics, What Really Has To Be Done – Analysis
Over the last week, political pundits have been reporting the events and rumors around the Yang Dipertuan Agong, or King … More
Malaysia king to host special rulers huddle with high stakes for PM
COVID emergency up for debate; Muhyiddin says parliament could restart in September KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s king is expected to … More
Rafidah pans govt’s Covid-19 exit plan
Ex-minister says losses incurred by shutting down the education and economic sectors not addressed. Former cabinet minister Rafidah Aziz has … More
Putrajaya announces four-phase Covid-19 recovery plan for Malaysia, expects return to normalcy by end of year
KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today (June 15) introduced a four-phase National Recovery Plan with three … More
Don’t let bureaucracy obstruct international help in combating Covid-19, says Hisham
Foreign minister urges Putrajaya to learn from its mistakes in handling pandemic. Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has called on Putrajaya … More
Govt drafting Covid-19 exit strategy plan
The government is drafting a National Recovery Plan (exit plan) in preparation for the country to emerge from the Covid-19 … More
The case of Emirates: innovative measures to help it soar again in 2022
Airline prefers safe resumption of air travel rather than imposing mandatory vaccination to fly KUALA LUMPUR – It’s true that a … More
China reports 35 new coronavirus cases, Foshan airport cancels flights
SHANGHAI (REUTERS) : China reported 35 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Friday (June 11), up from 22 a … More
Dr M outlines manifesto for ‘NOC 2’
The council can be scrutinised by Parliament but answers only to the Agong. (Editor’s note: An earlier copy of this … More
Ending emergency: Deputy speaker tells minister to stop shifting goalposts
If cabinet will advise the king, what’s the point of the independent special committee, asks Azalina Othman. Dewan Rakyat deputy … More
No need NOC but crucial to reopen Parliament – Special Functions Minister
We are doing reasonably well despite unprecendented challenges, says Redzuan. The country does not need a National Operations Council (NOC) … More
UMNO wants state of emergency to end as scheduled, parliament to sit, Ahmad Zahid informs king
KUALA LUMPUR : United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has pleaded with the king to not extend Malaysia’s state of emergency … More
MCO 3.0 extended until June 28, says Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR : The full Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0) is extended for another two weeks from June 15 to … More
Harapan rejects NOC, repeats call for emergency to end
Presidential council says solution to current crisis is a functional democracy. Pakatan Harapan has rejected a proposal by their former … More
Commentary: Resurgent pandemic sparks unemployment crisis among Malaysia’s most vulnerable workers
Youths, graduates and migrant workers are paying the price in Malaysia’s on-off movement control orders, says Stewart Nixon. CANBERRA : … More
Anwar says new govt didn’t arise in Agong meet, appeals to end emergency
Ruler wanted to hear out the views of political leaders, says opposition chief. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said the issue … More
Sidelined from NSC, minister jabs govt over vaccines and PPVs
Mohd Redzuan questions the inconsistency in approving vaccines and the need to spend a huge sum on PPVs. EXCLUSIVE | … More
Malaysia Aims to Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
With cases soaring, Malaysia hopes to quicken the pace of vaccinations and head off further deaths from the virus. As … More
Global tin supply at risk? Malaysia Smelting Corp declares force majeure due to MCO 3.0
Deemed non-essential by govt, world’s third-largest tin producer forced to halt operations KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC), … More
Worsening pandemic will threaten unity of PN govt – Fitch Solutions
This will negatively affect policymaking, policy continuity and social stability, it says. The worsening Covid-19 pandemic will likely further threaten … More
50,000 SMEs face closure under MCO 3.0
Govt urged to extend the TRA, WSP and moratorium until year-end to support micro entrepreneurs and SMEs AT LEAST 50,000 … More
