All of Klang Valley now an ICU, says Klang MP
Govt’s failure to tackle dire shortage of oxygen, equipment, beds killing people.
MPs, activists lodge reports against ministers for negligence in handling pandemic
Group says government failed to carry out duties, implement methods to control spread of Covid-19.
417,738 vaccine doses given yesterday
Shots administered fall short of 500,000 target for second day running.
School closures costly for children and nation, say experts
They will bear huge future losses in the form of lower earnings.
16.5 million vaccinated with 462,242 doses given yesterday
Inoculation rate drops from high of 507,050 on Thursday.
Street demonstrations only alternative, youth group says
SSR calls for protests amid concern over rising Covid-19 cases.
Cutting ministers’ pay won’t help workers, say economists
While this would satisfy the public, it would not raise the minimum wage and improve lifestyles, they say.
September 9 decision on Rosmah’s bid to nullify her corruption trial
Judge Zaini fixes date after hearing submissions from both defence and prosecution.
Cooking oil subsidy not reaching targeted group due to leakages, say retailers
They say it is better to give cash aid directly to the poor.
Businesses still advertise to build presence during pandemic, industry says
Opportune time for challenger brands to rise and get noticed.
Sri Ram’s appointment to prosecute Rosmah illegal, says defence
Kuala Lumpur High Court told that senior deputy public prosecutor's backdated appointment letter is unacceptable as it was dated after the start of the trial.
Putrajaya spending less on aid than pledged, says economist
The government has spent only 16% of the RM530 billion promised in stimulus packages.
What economic recovery, says expert
Economist says GDP contraction, high unemployment, poverty and suicide rates give lie to government's claims.
Civil society groups call for halt to probe into custodial violence film producers
Police should be investigating the allegations on which the production is based, they say.