Archive - 23 January 2020

All four suspected coronavirus patients test negative - MOH

All four suspected coronavirus patients test negative - MOH

UPDATED | The Health director-general says two cases in Selangor and two cases in Sabah have tested negative.

Plus announces toll discount for CNY

Plus announces toll discount for CNY

The 20 percent discount will be applicable for the first day of Chinese New Year.

Physicians' group calls for legal action against anti-vaxxers who spread fake news

Physicians' group calls for legal action against anti-vaxxers who spread fake news

The group's president says anti-vaxxers often use social media to spread false information on vaccination and immunisation.

Ex-Gerakan sec-gen unamused by 'most racist PM' getting CNY invite

Ex-Gerakan sec-gen unamused by 'most racist PM' getting CNY invite

Liang wonders aloud if Mahathir will get more claps or boos when he shows up at the open house.
World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide

World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide

The court's decision only dealt with Gambia's preliminary request and the final decision could take years.

Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers

Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers

Next, they want Harapan to address political patronage and combat corruption among police and customs.
Corruption perception score improved sans Najib, says Ramasamy

Corruption perception score improved sans Najib, says Ramasamy

He says credit should be given where is due over Harapan's fight against corruption.

Coronavirus: M'sians advised to defer non-essential travel to Wuhan

Coronavirus: M'sians advised to defer non-essential travel to Wuhan

Wisma Putra also advises travellers to avoid other areas affected by the outbreak.

Sabah, federal govts to ensure payments made to BSH recipients in remote areas

Sabah, federal govts to ensure payments made to BSH recipients in remote areas

This will ensure those without a bank account or have difficulties leaving their homes are not deprived of the benefit, says the state secretary.

Lanterns for Chinese New Year

Lanterns for Chinese New Year

A tourist dressed in red cheongsam takes a tour of the iconic Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur ahead of Chinese New Year celebration.

LFL takes S'pore home minister to court over 'online falsehood' direction

LFL takes S'pore home minister to court over 'online falsehood' direction

Shanmugam will have no choice but to respond or face a judgment in default, says director Melissa Sasidaran.

Nothing political, just tradition – Gerakan chief on inviting PM for CNY do

Nothing political, just tradition – Gerakan chief on inviting PM for CNY do

Gerakan received a letter from the PM's Dept confirming Dr M's attendance.

‘Jho please come home’ - satirical appeal launched for Low to return this CNY

‘Jho please come home’ - satirical appeal launched for Low to return this CNY

The 'mockumentary's' producers say the video is intended as a 'heartfelt' approach to convince Low to return to Malaysia.

AirAsia, Malindo suspend flights to Wuhan amid virus outbreak

AirAsia, Malindo suspend flights to Wuhan amid virus outbreak

Beijing has put Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, on lockdown with no modes of transport allowed in or out.

Party members have mixed views on action against Zuraida

Party members have mixed views on action against Zuraida

A branch chief says anti-Zuraida groups have forgotten her sacrifices and contributions during PKR's early years.

Decisions on bail applications by two LTTE-linked suspects on Feb 5

Decisions on bail applications by two LTTE-linked suspects on Feb 5

On the same day, judges will also reveal their decision whether Section 13 of Sosma is unconstitutional.

China locks down two cities at epicenter of virus outbreak

China locks down two cities at epicenter of virus outbreak

UPDATED 7.53PM | Health authorities around the world are scrambling to prevent a global pandemic.

Toll discount: For which highways and vehicles?

Toll discount: For which highways and vehicles?

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng also reaffirms the target to roll out the discounts on Feb 1.

Court dismisses application by Petronas to recuse judicial commissioner

Court dismisses application by Petronas to recuse judicial commissioner

Petronas allowed to present their application for a stay of proceedings on Feb 5, pending an appeal.

Malaysian author bags Freeman Book Awards win

Malaysian author bags Freeman Book Awards win

Hanna Alkaf's novel 'The Weight of Our Sky' tops the Young Adult/High School Literature category.

Iran rules out sending crashed plane's black boxes abroad

Iran rules out sending crashed plane's black boxes abroad

The black boxes should remain with the Iranian team that is investigating the incident, says Transport Minister Mohd Eslami.

Govt's role in proposed media council is to table a bill - MPI CEO

Govt's role in proposed media council is to table a bill - MPI CEO

'The media industry players can't table a bill in Parliament, so the govt's assistance is necessary.'

Home Ministry defers to Sabah's decision to scrap PSS

Home Ministry defers to Sabah's decision to scrap PSS

Ministry adopts same stand as the plan to introduce the new document for migrants was made together with Putrajaya.

School is the best part of one's life

School is the best part of one's life

MP SPEAKS | We must invest in proper education because what we make of the world in future will depend on the schoolchildren of today.

Another Azmin ally reportedly slapped with show-cause letter

Another Azmin ally reportedly slapped with show-cause letter

Report: Khalid Jaafar asked to explain over Facebook postings he made criticising PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

Zuraida's case - we cannot arm-twist disciplinary board, says Anwar

Zuraida's case - we cannot arm-twist disciplinary board, says Anwar

He also downplays a joint-statement by 46 PKR leaders asking the party to stop targeting Zuraida.

Corruption perception index: M'sia sees marked improvement, hits 8-year high

Corruption perception index: M'sia sees marked improvement, hits 8-year high

UPDATED 2.45PM | It is the nation's highest score since the 100-point scale calculation method for the index was introduced in 2012.

Amid grilling, Najib says tough to get Saudi royal to vouch for 'donation'

Amid grilling, Najib says tough to get Saudi royal to vouch for 'donation'

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | Former prime minister says 'difficult' to get them to come to court to testify on his behalf.

Avoid Chinese personalities supporting divisiveness - Guan Eng's CNY message

Avoid Chinese personalities supporting divisiveness - Guan Eng's CNY message

MP SPEAKS | The way forward is by moderation based on democracy, law, performance and integrity.

IGP: Drop in crime index among police successes for 2019

IGP: Drop in crime index among police successes for 2019

National crime index improves by up to 7.5 pct last year compared to the targeted threshold, says Abdul Hamid.

Abang Jo, please let Jeffrey in; he’s a friend of Sarawak

Abang Jo, please let Jeffrey in; he’s a friend of Sarawak

COMMENT | This is my earnest appeal to you, to show your wisdom, foresight and compassion and lift the entry ban on a good and faithful Borneon brother.
Malindo flight suffered 'minor engine fire', passengers safe

Malindo flight suffered 'minor engine fire', passengers safe

Flight OD1231 suffered this when the engine was starting up at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu
Former MAS managing director Abdul Aziz dies

Former MAS managing director Abdul Aziz dies

Abdul Aziz joined MAS in April 1971 before being appointed managing director in 1982.

The hope of change that all of us want

The hope of change that all of us want

LETTER | An open letter to all the leaders in the Malaysian government on it's 5th by-election loss.
School association denies parents' claims of excessive religious rituals

School association denies parents' claims of excessive religious rituals

The solat classes at MRSM are in line with the Rukun Negara which speaks of belief in God, says Muafakat.

Welfare Dept looking for Indonesian girl's next of kin

Welfare Dept looking for Indonesian girl's next of kin

The eight-year-old child has been abandoned by her mother.

Washington Post, Amazon boss Bezos ‘hacked by Saudi crown prince’

Washington Post, Amazon boss Bezos ‘hacked by Saudi crown prince’

UN officials say it was ‘to influence, if not silence, Washington Post’s reporting on Saudi Arabia’.
Soleimani assassination adds dangerous new dimension to Iraq unrest

Soleimani assassination adds dangerous new dimension to Iraq unrest

Iranian-backed Shia factions have exhorted Iraqis to turn out for a 'million-strong' march on Friday.

Democrats launch first salvo at Trump impeachment trial

Democrats launch first salvo at Trump impeachment trial

Tuesday’s start of the impeachment trial drew about 11 million TV viewers.
Weinstein rape trial opens with clashing portrayals of ex-Hollywood producer

Weinstein rape trial opens with clashing portrayals of ex-Hollywood producer

The trial is a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement.

WHO says will decide on Thursday if China virus is a global health emergency

WHO says will decide on Thursday if China virus is a global health emergency

Deaths from China’s new coronavirus virus rose to 17 on Wednesday with more than 540 cases confirmed.
Health Ministry warns against buying flu vaccines online

Health Ministry warns against buying flu vaccines online

Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye, who is a doctor, explains why this is not a good idea.
Day 73: Najib iffy over bank accounts closure

Day 73: Najib iffy over bank accounts closure

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

Yoursay: Alas, it’s much easier to be in the opposition than to govern

Yoursay: Alas, it’s much easier to be in the opposition than to govern

YOURSAY | ‘Many do not come with a ready mindset and capabilities.’
Yoursay: Kudos to the judge for upholding Najib's entitlement

Yoursay: Kudos to the judge for upholding Najib's entitlement

YOURSAY | 'In allowing the application, Nazlan has protected the integrity of the trial.'

Anwar tells Harapan to stop fighting over PM transition and 8 news from yesterday

Anwar tells Harapan to stop fighting over PM transition and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.