Archive - 29 January 2020

Nga's talk of DAP exit over UEC just an empty threat, says Pasir Mas MP

Nga's talk of DAP exit over UEC just an empty threat, says Pasir Mas MP

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says DAP failed to deliver reforms but haven't left Harapan government because of it.

Three more confirmed imported cases of coronavirus in Singapore

Three more confirmed imported cases of coronavirus in Singapore

CORONAVIRUS | The republic's Ministry of Health verifies that 10 people are now affected with the virus.

Yusoff Rawther claims he was told there's insufficient evidence against Farhash

Yusoff Rawther claims he was told there's insufficient evidence against Farhash

This is over an alleged assault that supposedly took place last May.

Heavier punishments for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Heavier punishments for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says gov't will engage stakeholders and introduce amendments to existing laws by July.


Four more arrested for spreading fake news over coronavirus

Four more arrested for spreading fake news over coronavirus

The MCMC announce that the individuals were detained between 11am and 5pm today.

LTTE: Klang MP laments betrayal of Harapan's promise

LTTE: Klang MP laments betrayal of Harapan's promise

UPDATED 7.43PM | DAP's Charles Santiago says the continued detention of 12 people for alleged links to LTTE is a travesty of justice.

Penang is calm and under control - CM

Penang is calm and under control - CM

UPDATED 6.56PM | CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow assures that the state is fully prepared to handle the novel coronavirus outbreak.

No visa extension for China nationals, says Wan Azizah

No visa extension for China nationals, says Wan Azizah

CORONAVIRUS | Those tested positive with the virus will be given treatment before being sent home, says DPM.

Malaysia's National Anti-Corruption Plan - real or cosmetic?

Malaysia's National Anti-Corruption Plan - real or cosmetic?

COMMENT | Those who are in positions of power are still continuing with the "business as usual' approach.

No intervention in K'tan's decision on underage marriage - Fuziah

No intervention in K'tan's decision on underage marriage - Fuziah

'The state govt has to abide by the law, especially on appointmernt of high court judges as decision-maker on marriage applications.'

Nadma to develop national risk register

Nadma to develop national risk register

Wan Azizah: Register to include disaster recovery trends, population, economic activities at risk.

Police officer charged in court, media booted out

Police officer charged in court, media booted out

Persons not involved are asked to leave because the case dealt with sensitive matters.

Party veteran among crowd calling for Zuraida's sacking

Party veteran among crowd calling for Zuraida's sacking

Kuala Kangsar women's chief out in the rain with 200 others to show disapproval towards PKR vice-president.

Nacsa developing master plan on cyber security - Wan Azizah

Nacsa developing master plan on cyber security - Wan Azizah

DPM says the plan is aimed at coordinating the implementation of cyber security awareness programmes nationwide.
Man's hand severed by son in family argument

Man's hand severed by son in family argument

The police said both the victim and his son were believed to be drunk at that time.

Air Force to probe cause of road crash involving cadets at Bkt Jugra

Air Force to probe cause of road crash involving cadets at Bkt Jugra

Four cadet officers, out of 29, still undergoing treatment, says Air Force.

10,000 grassroots in Penang may quit if Zuraida sacked, say supporters

10,000 grassroots in Penang may quit if Zuraida sacked, say supporters

Some 150 PKR members hold peaceful rally at state party office in solidarity with embattled PKR vice-president.

Court denies Gadek assemblyperson's bid for bail in LTTE case

Court denies Gadek assemblyperson's bid for bail in LTTE case

KL High Court judge Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh issues the ruling as Saminathan looks on from the dock.

Zuraida to keep calm and carry on with duties, says aide

Zuraida to keep calm and carry on with duties, says aide

PKR veep's political secretary says this after submitting her reply to a show-cause letter issued by the party.
Nga: DAP will not hesitate to leave gov't if UEC not recognised

Nga: DAP will not hesitate to leave gov't if UEC not recognised

'It's okay not to be in government. This is our basic principle that we will continue to uphold.'

Fake news, hate speeches will not be tolerated - Mahathir

Fake news, hate speeches will not be tolerated - Mahathir

And, the PM adds, it is not gov't policy to bar non-Muslim tourists from mosques.

Gov't wants to bring back M'sians trapped in Hubei - PM

Gov't wants to bring back M'sians trapped in Hubei - PM

CORONAVIRUS | They will be quarantined if they test positive for the virus or have been in Hubei long, says Dr M.

Report: Coronavirus death toll at 132

Report: Coronavirus death toll at 132

CORONAVIRUS | China's National Health Commission says more than 5,900 cases confirmed so far.

What the lower OPR means for the consumer

What the lower OPR means for the consumer

LETTER | Bank Negara Malaysia recently surprised the markets by lowering the Overnight Policy Rate for the second time in less than six months.

Defying Trump, Johnson refuses to ban Huawei from 5G

Defying Trump, Johnson refuses to ban Huawei from 5G

But Huawei banned from critical networks, locations such as nuclear sites, military bases.

'Did a plane hit?' Big quake shakes Miami and Caribbean

'Did a plane hit?' Big quake shakes Miami and Caribbean

7.7 magnitude tremor hits sea between Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Cuba with only minor damage reported so far.

Former AmBank officer seeks to strike out Najib's suit

Former AmBank officer seeks to strike out Najib's suit

The ex-PM's suit against Joanna Yu is for allegedly revealing his banking information to Jho Low.

2020 growth projection difficult to achieve

2020 growth projection difficult to achieve

LETTER | Coronavirus global outbreak will affect govt's Visit Malaysia Year 2020 initiative to attract 30m foreign arrivals.

Zuraida’s office received letter of demand on Jan 20 - Saifuddin

Zuraida’s office received letter of demand on Jan 20 - Saifuddin

UPDATED 4.22PM | She had claimed yesterday to have yet to receive the letter of demand on alleged defamation.

2020-01-29

2020-01-29

Witness denies using opposition's path to provoke anger

Witness denies using opposition's path to provoke anger

Mohd Aizad disagrees that he and Syed Saddiq breached EC's rules by using opposition supporters' lane during Semenyih by-election nomination.

1,018 vegetable growers in Cameron Highlands offered land for rent

1,018 vegetable growers in Cameron Highlands offered land for rent

Pahang MB Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail says the land is part of 5,526,219 hectares in Ulu Telom, Ringlet and Tanah Rata.

A 'Malaysian Malaysia' through a reformist's eyes

A 'Malaysian Malaysia' through a reformist's eyes

Book Review | 'From High Hopes to Shattered Dreams: The second Mahathirist revolution a year later'.

Australia scientists claim first re-creation of coronavirus outside China

Australia scientists claim first re-creation of coronavirus outside China

The virus was grown from a patient who had arrived at the institute on Jan 24.
Three-year-old falls to death from fourth floor home

Three-year-old falls to death from fourth floor home

Her six-year-old sister, who also fell, suffers a broken hand and leg.

Trump’s peace plan – a Palestine state but Israel keeps settlements

Trump’s peace plan – a Palestine state but Israel keeps settlements

Although Trump’s stated aim was to end decades of conflict, the plan he advanced favoured Israel.
MCMC, police nab netizen for spreading fake coronavirus information

MCMC, police nab netizen for spreading fake coronavirus information

CORONAVIRUS | Police probing five people, while one accused netizen claims she was only expressing rakyat's concern.

Vote on witnesses looms as Trump legal team wraps up opening arguments

Vote on witnesses looms as Trump legal team wraps up opening arguments

His lawyers brush off former national security adviser John Bolton's explosive allegations.
Harapan in 2020: Go big or home

Harapan in 2020: Go big or home

DAP’s Lim Kit Siang says this year is the make or break year for Pakatan Harapan.

Bali to Bangkok: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots

Bali to Bangkok: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots

CORONAVIRUS | Travel restrictions to halt its spread could prove costly for other places that rely on Chinese tourists.

China confirms 25 new deaths – death toll rises to 131

China confirms 25 new deaths – death toll rises to 131

CORONAVIRUS | The total number of confirmed cases in China is at least 5,355, with about 800 new infections.
Yoursay: IGP deserves to be sued for inaction in Indira’s case

Yoursay: IGP deserves to be sued for inaction in Indira’s case

YOURSAY | 'It is simply shocking that the police are unable to locate Riduan Abdullah since 2016.'

Yoursay: Will the temporary entry ban stop spread of coronavirus?

Yoursay: Will the temporary entry ban stop spread of coronavirus?

YOURSAY | 'Why wasn’t the temporary entry ban imposed when Wuhan was placed into lockdown?'

Don’t return yet, ECRL staff celebrating CNY in China advised

Don’t return yet, ECRL staff celebrating CNY in China advised

CORONAVIRUS | Put off your trips back to Malaysia until the coronavirus situation is brought under control, they have been told.

Selangor records increase in number of Syiah activity centres

Selangor records increase in number of Syiah activity centres

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council has so far detected 15 such centres in the state, MAIS chairperson says.

Coronavirus: Three more cases in Malaysia, bringing total to seven

Coronavirus: Three more cases in Malaysia, bringing total to seven

CORONAVIRUS | All the seven cases involve Chinese nationals, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham announces.

Male teen ordered to enter defence in tahfiz fire case and 7 news from yesterday

Male teen ordered to enter defence in tahfiz fire case and 7 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.