Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will control the wholesale pricing of the broadband cellular network (5G) technology standard of the fifth generation, as well as the government’s special purpose vehicle pricing scheme (SPV). Chairman Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek claimed that MCMC would also ensure fair access to all licensed telecommunications companies (telcos) in order to prevent …

PETALING JAYA: Bernama stated that the police are ready to take action against someone who spreads false news about the Covid-19 vaccine or discourages individuals from taking the vaccine. In fact, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (igp) acryl sani in general said that if there was normally some report submitted on the issue, an investigation paper would essentially be opened. “So …

In breach of a court order banning the operation, Malaysian opposition lawmakers and foreign human rights organizations are requesting that the government clarify why it deported more than 1,000 Myanmar migrants. On Wednesday, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur ordered a stay on the proposed repatriation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals pending an appeal by Amnesty International and the local human …

PETALING JAYA: Umno member Aziz Kaprawi told the Muhyiddin Yassin administration that after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong said yesterday that Parliament will reconvene during the emergency period that lasts until August, it can no longer do “as it pleases.” Aziz said that the King’s decree gave the Rakyat hope that the country’s parliamentary democracy will resume. “Therefore, I urge the …

KUALA LUMPUR: Although the introduction of the vaccine is a buzz, there are now still concerns about the 256,678 individuals who have recovered from the infections. Are they still going to need vaccinations? The Ministry of Health (MOH) says it will determine the need for these patients to be vaccinated, said Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Director-General of Health.Noor Hisham said …

GEORGE TOWN: DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng was summoned by the Bukit Aman police following last month’s Pakatan Harapan emergency declaration announcement. The investigation revolves around a statement made by Lim, PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, lawyer RSN Rayer said. Rayer said Lim would provide the police with his full support in the investigation.The declaration of …

GEORGE TOWN: A state exco-man said today that it will take at least three months to fix the main power supply cable from Seberang Perai to the island that caught fire under the Penang Bridge. The repair work may also involve the closing of one lane for some time on both sides of the bridge. Zairil Khir Johari, chairman of …

 PETALING JAYA: Putrajaya was urged by a transport expert to devote adequate resources and manpower to ensure the success of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. Goh Bok Yen, a transport consultant, said that the RTS has the real potential to catalyze both countries’ economic development. “Historically, Johor and Singapore have complemented each other very well. They have a …

 PETALING JAYA: Former Umno Secretary-General Annuar Musa, long seen as a supporter of the PPBM, criticized one of its leaders for calling on the Supreme Council of Umno to announce the outcome of last Friday’s meeting. Annuar said today in a Facebook post that there was no need for PPBM to address the “internal issues” of Umno, particularly for those …

 KUALA LUMPUR: Students in Malaysia will return in phases to schools, starting on Mar 1 with pre-schoolers as well as primary 1 and primary 2 students. Senior Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said in a press conference on Friday (Feb 19) that the majority of the primary students will return to school a week later, on March 8. “For …