Thailand welcomes first tourists since March
(NST) - Thailand has welcomed its first group of tourists in seven months, as part of an experiment aimed at testing if a wider opening is possible as the coronavirus cripples the kingdom's…
A deepfake bot generated ‘nude’ pictures of over 100,000 women
(The Star) - A “deepfake ecosystem” that could generate fake nudes on request. A new report from security firm Sensity revealed that 104,852 women were targeted in July by an AI-powered bot that…
Five South Koreans die after getting flu shots, sparking vaccine fears
(Reuters) - Five people have died after getting flu shots in South Korea in the past week, authorities said, raising concerns over the vaccine's safety just as the seasonal inoculation programme…
Experts predict half of India will catch coronavirus by February
(FMT) - At least half of India’s 1.3 billion people are likely to have been infected with the new coronavirus by next February, helping slow the spread of the disease, a member of a federal…
A history of water cuts in Selangor this year
(MMO) - Water disruptions in Selangor are increasingly becoming a problem, often leaving millions of households high and dry for several days to even a week with notice issued only at the last…
Ku Li had always dreamt of becoming PM
(FMT) - Two political analysts have voiced doubt that Umno would take disciplinary action against its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and his predecessor, Najib Razak, if it is true the two are…
Annuar Musa: Umno’s political bureau might negotiate new deal with Bersatu
Umno and PAS officially registering Muafakat Nasional (MN) as a political coalition does not necessarily spell the end of its partnership with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
(MMO) -…
Umno will back whatever Zahid decides, says analyst
“Their support for Muyhiddin may be temporary as they will not get the grassroots support for falling out with Zahid,”
(FMT) - Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will have the support of his…
Political reconciliation among Malay parties seen as a tall order
A political analyst sees the strained ties between Umno and PPBM as an obstacle to the kind of national reconciliation that Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has called for.
(FMT) - Speaking…
Threat of pandemic polls with ‘court cluster’ plan to force election
With the crumbling of Anwar’s coup plan, it is learnt that “at least six” MPs are ready to initiate “Plan B”.
(MalaysiaNow) - The recent sharp rise in Covid-19 infections could spiral into an…
I regret working with Dr Mahathir, says Ramkarpal
Ramkarpal betrayed Karpal Singh "over his dead body"
(FMT) - DAP’s Ramkarpal Singh has hit out at Dr Mahathir Mohamad, saying he regrets ever working with the former prime minister.
In a…
China’s super rich got $1.5 trillion richer during pandemic
(NST) - China's super wealthy have earned a record $1.5 trillion in 2020, more than the past five years combined, as e-commerce and gaming boomed during pandemic lockdowns, an annual rich list…
Thai Protests Are Looking More and More like Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement
(Vice) - Water cannons, encrypted messaging apps and swarms of students carrying umbrellas and wearing gas masks - this isn't Hong Kong, it's Bangkok.
Young Thai protesters are increasingly…
Umno, PAS agree to register Muafakat Nasional with RoS
Umno and PAS have agreed to officially register Muafakat Nasional (MN) with the Registrar of Societies (RoS).
(FMT) - In a joint statement, the parties’ secretaries-general, Annuar Musa and…
No one speaks for us, DAP breaks silence amid Anwar-Zahid alliance
This comes after Amanah’s Khalid Samad claimed that Anwar had enough support to do so, including from 42 DAP MPs.
(Malaysia Now) - Breaking its long silence in a continuing episode of…
Umno’s Annuar Musa: No need to think of PM replacement now, let’s have GE after Covid-19 eases
(MMO) - Umno’s senior leader Tan Sri Annuar Musa today said there is no need to think of changing prime ministers now and that Malaysia should hold a general election to let voters decide when the…
Azhar: Speaker doesn’t decide on priority for confidence motions
(FMT) - Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun has dismissed claims that he has changed his stance on a motion of no-confidence against the prime minister.
He said today it was not up to the speaker…
Health DG warns of 4-digit cases by month end if infection rate remains
(FMT) - The health ministry has warned that the country may see a four-digit spike in daily cases by the end of the month if Malaysia’s rate of infection (R0, pronounced R-naught) does not…
Singapore’s world-first face scan plan sparks privacy fears
(CGTN) - Singapore will become the world's first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable…
‘We are all leaders today’: Arrests don’t stop Thai protests
(Reuters) - “They think arresting the leaders will stop us. It's no use. We are all leaders today,” 24-year-old Pla said as she addressed thousands of protesters at Bangkok's Victory Monument…
Tens of thousands rally to demand Pakistan PM Imran Khan resign
(Reuters) - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied yesterday in the city of Karachi as part of a campaign to oust Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, who they accuse of being…
Former Johor MB urges Muhyiddin not to kowtow to Umno
(MMO) - Former Johor menteri besar Datuk Osman Sapian has urged Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin not to give in to pressure from Umno, whose actions seem to “threaten” the Perikatan…
Pakatan-linked Macau scam fugitive who escaped MACC HQ allegedly spent up to RM4m monthly bribing key figures
(Feedly.com) - The suspect at the centre of a Macau scam and online gambling syndicate investigation, Goh Leong Yeong, 32, allegedly “spent” between RM2 million and RM4 million a month on various…
People are fed up with politicians, says Salleh
(FMT) - Former Sabah chief minister Salleh Said Keruak says politicians need to realise that they have started to become unpopular among people who are fed up with the never-ending turmoil.…
Umno to decide on the fate of the government tomorrow, says Tajuddin Abdul Rahman
(MMO) - Umno will decide whether to keep supporting the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition tomorrow, supreme council member Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said.
He told Utusan Malaysia the…
Travel bubble plan sends Singapore-HK airfares skyrocketing
(Bloomberg) - The cost of air tickets between two major Asian financial hubs jumped within 24 hours of Singapore and Hong Kong unveiling plans for a travel bubble that wouldn’t require people to…
People with blood type O may have lower risk of Covid-19 infection and severe illness, two new studies suggest
(CNN) - People with blood type O may be less vulnerable to Covid-19 and have a reduced likelihood of getting severely ill, according to two studies published Wednesday. Experts say more research…
Anwar warned about cutting deals with Umno MPs on trial
(FMT) - There will be public outcry against the government if the attorney-general (AG) decides to withdraw serious criminal charges against six Umno MPs, a lawyer warned.
Mohamed Rafique…
Report: Cabinet reshuffle imminent as Perikatan government seeks to appease a restless Umno
(MMO) - The Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration is thought to be mulling a Cabinet reshuffle that could see more Umno lawmakers within its ranks, reported Mingguan Malaysia.
Quoting an…
Man of your word or hypocrite? Choice is yours, Dr Mahathir, says PKR Youth vice-chief
(MMO) - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should make good on his initial promise to support Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the latter’s bid to take over the post of prime minister, PKR youth vice-chief Syed…