Archive - 30 January 2020

Lynas permanent disposal facility could contaminate water supply: Kuantan MP

Lynas permanent disposal facility could contaminate water supply: Kuantan MP

Fuziah Salleh says that a detailed environmental impact assessment has yet to be carried out.

Unions laud gov't's decision to review commercial postage rates.

Unions laud gov't's decision to review commercial postage rates.

The last review was back in 2010 and is needed to boost Pos Malaysia's service performance via a revenue hike.

Mat Sabu: Threat of DAP quitting is Nga's personal view

Mat Sabu: Threat of DAP quitting is Nga's personal view

Amanah president says deputy speaker's comments are not seen as representing his party's collective stand.

Coronavirus: 18 fake news repelled, clarification via Sebenarnya.my

Coronavirus: 18 fake news repelled, clarification via Sebenarnya.my

CORONAVIRUS | The portal is a one-stop centre for people to verify the authenticity of information before sharing it.

'Tak mahu layan' - Mat Sabu dismisses Hishammuddin's 'clueless' jibe

'Tak mahu layan' - Mat Sabu dismisses Hishammuddin's 'clueless' jibe

Defence Minister asks his predecessor to explain why promised helicopters and ships never arrived.

Syed Saddiq denies filing false police report against Papagomo

Syed Saddiq denies filing false police report against Papagomo

Blogger's lawyer questions minister in court on which side the accused was coming from during alleged assault.

Health DG rubbishes Indian TV report of coronavirus death in Malaysia

Health DG rubbishes Indian TV report of coronavirus death in Malaysia

CORONAVIRUS | Fake news of an Indian national dying in Malaysia was carried by a Dehli-based news agency.

56 M'sians still held in Syria for alleged terrorism

56 M'sians still held in Syria for alleged terrorism

Bukit Aman says men recorded the highest number with 19, followed by 17 boys, 12 women and eight girls.

Thieves steal Dali works in Stockholm smash and grab raid

Thieves steal Dali works in Stockholm smash and grab raid

Bronze sculptures and etchings on loan from Switzerland worth hundreds of thousands were taken from a gallery.

India reports its first case of coronavirus

India reports its first case of coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | Patient, a female student of Wuhan University, has been placed in isolation in Kerala state.

MOA allocates RM10m to help poor farmers venture into SME

MOA allocates RM10m to help poor farmers venture into SME

Salahuddin says programme will provide equipment and training including for producing traditional cakes.

Punish businesses exploiting disasters

Punish businesses exploiting disasters

LETTER | These greedy business owners are most unpatriotic and are definitely enriching themselves.

MACC nabs top cycling federation official for alleged power abuse

MACC nabs top cycling federation official for alleged power abuse

He is being investigated over claims that he awarded contracts to companies of family members.

King hosts inaugural luncheon for senior civil servants

King hosts inaugural luncheon for senior civil servants

UPDATED 8.55PM | Senior officers from the Prime Minister's Department, Public Service Department and Finance Ministry feted.

Bitter foes Umno, DAP on same page in condemning Trump's Middle East deal

Bitter foes Umno, DAP on same page in condemning Trump's Middle East deal

The 'Deal of the Century' is lopsided says Teo Nie Ching. Whereas, Mohamad Hassan claims it breaches international laws.

Lynas announces permanent disposal facility at Bkt Ketam in Pahang

Lynas announces permanent disposal facility at Bkt Ketam in Pahang

Construction of the facility is prerequisite for the company's continued operations in Malaysia.

'Penang Thaipusam not cancelled, don't listen to fake news'

'Penang Thaipusam not cancelled, don't listen to fake news'

Penang Hindu Endowment Board commissioner Satees Muniandy says the event will proceed as scheduled on Feb 8.

Expert: No need to place all passengers, flight crew under quarantine

Expert: No need to place all passengers, flight crew under quarantine

CORONAVIRUS | Virus not airborne, spreads through air droplets, says Dr Azmi Abdul Rahim.

Fed gov't studying whether necessary to ban all flights from China: PM

Fed gov't studying whether necessary to ban all flights from China: PM

UPDATED 6.02PM | CORONAVIRUS | Sabah earlier announced a temporary ban on planes coming in from China.

Health minister: MAS, AirAsia part of Wuhan evacuation plan

Health minister: MAS, AirAsia part of Wuhan evacuation plan

CORONAVIRUS | M'sian students, lecturers back from China will be placed under home surveillance, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Forget 'happy ending' and do your job - Indira's lawyers tell IGP

Forget 'happy ending' and do your job - Indira's lawyers tell IGP

The law firm rejects Abdul Hamid Bador's remarks concerning the search for their client's missing daughter.
Saifuddin unmoved by 10,000 to quit PKR if Zuraida sacked threat

Saifuddin unmoved by 10,000 to quit PKR if Zuraida sacked threat

That's how many who joins party weekly, says PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Mohamaddin: Too early to say tourism industry hit by outbreak

Mohamaddin: Too early to say tourism industry hit by outbreak

CORONAVIRUS | We will stick to the target of 30 million tourist arrivals for Visit Malaysia Year 2020, says tourism minister.

Gobind: No need for new laws to deal with fake news on virus

Gobind: No need for new laws to deal with fake news on virus

CORONAVIRUS | Minister says they received many reports about fake news being spread via social media.

'I'm paranoid of coughing' - Asian students at US uni get the 'virus' treatment

'I'm paranoid of coughing' - Asian students at US uni get the 'virus' treatment

CORONAVIRUS | This is after a student at the Arizona State University was infected with the Wuhan virus.

Home minister: 14 visitors from Wuhan turned away at KLIA

Home minister: 14 visitors from Wuhan turned away at KLIA

CORONAVIRUS | No one should slip through any of the country's entry points, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

Federal Court to hear Kepong MP's leave to appeal MCA suit

Federal Court to hear Kepong MP's leave to appeal MCA suit

This is on Lim Lip Eng’s leave to appeal on whether MCA, as a political party, has legal standing to file a defamation suit against him.
Wuhan virus: No need for M'sians to wear masks yet, says expert

Wuhan virus: No need for M'sians to wear masks yet, says expert

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Benedict Sim says there have been no local transmissions of the virus among M'sians.
Decriminalising drug use: Minister not looking to score brownie points

Decriminalising drug use: Minister not looking to score brownie points

Health minister says gov't is taking baby steps to introduce a new policy before end of Harapan's first term.

Embracing our diverse heritage

Embracing our diverse heritage

MP SPEAKS | If we carry on living in silos, we will end up always living in fear of one another.

Eight confirmed cases of coronavirus locally involving China nationals

Eight confirmed cases of coronavirus locally involving China nationals

CORONAVIRUS | The latest patient is the wife of a man who was confirmed positive in Johor yesterday.

Parliament's autonomy will be restored after bill tabled in March - Nga

Parliament's autonomy will be restored after bill tabled in March - Nga

Its deputy speaker says the principle of separation of powers is vague following the repeal of PSA.

'Zero disclosure' - Shafee mum on Najib's show-cause move against Kit Siang

'Zero disclosure' - Shafee mum on Najib's show-cause move against Kit Siang

The veteran lawyer says he cannot reveal what transpired in the chambers of High Court judge this morning.

Navy team monitoring Wuhan-built ships free from coronavirus

Navy team monitoring Wuhan-built ships free from coronavirus

The RMN had 12 of its personnel monitoring the construction of four littoral mission ships there that Malaysia is purchasing.
Expert: Wuhan seafood market may not be only source of outbreak

Expert: Wuhan seafood market may not be only source of outbreak

CORONAVIRUS | Origin of novel coronavirus might be multi-sourced, says Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital vice-director Huang Chaolin.

WHO to reconsider declaring global health emergency

WHO to reconsider declaring global health emergency

Its Emergency Committee would reconvene behind closed doors on Thursday.
M'sia more proactive in containing coronavirus, compared to SARS in 2002

M'sia more proactive in containing coronavirus, compared to SARS in 2002

CORONAVIRUS | Now, we can trace infections much faster due to our experience, expertise and the technology employed, says specialist Dr K C Lee

More enforcement should accompany heavier drunk driving penalty - Syahredzan

More enforcement should accompany heavier drunk driving penalty - Syahredzan

The civil rights lawyer lauds the govt's move to impose a heavier penalty as it shows the political will to act.

Citing Trump plan, Israel defence chief backs taking over parts of West Bank

Citing Trump plan, Israel defence chief backs taking over parts of West Bank

He wants Israel to establish sovereignty over nearly a third of the occupied West Bank.
Rotting corpse found inside garbage bin in Penang

Rotting corpse found inside garbage bin in Penang

The body of the victim is believed to have been dead for more than five days.

Is Harapan government willing to condone obnoxious laws?

Is Harapan government willing to condone obnoxious laws?

ADUN SPEAKS | If not, then what has happened to its election manifesto pledge to remove such laws?

Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit

Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit

EU lawmakers voted 621 for and 49 against the Brexit agreement sealed between Britain and the 27 other member states.
China virus evacuations begin as death toll his 162 in Hubei

China virus evacuations begin as death toll his 162 in Hubei

Including the deaths outside of Hubei province, the death toll stands at 170, all of which are in China.
'Trump could be acquitted in impeachment trial as early as Friday'

'Trump could be acquitted in impeachment trial as early as Friday'

This is possible if the Democrats are not able to achieve their goal of having witnesses called to testify, says Republican Senator John Barrasso.

Yoursay: Hadi's attack a diversion from PAS' Mercedes Benzes

Yoursay: Hadi's attack a diversion from PAS' Mercedes Benzes

YOURSAY | 'Hadi is worried that the public will see PAS leaders in their real state…'

Yoursay: Cows, pigs and Hadi’s version of 'ketuanan' Islam

Yoursay: Cows, pigs and Hadi’s version of 'ketuanan' Islam

YOURSAY | 'He works on an equation that by going to the extreme end, he may muster sufficient Malay votes.'

Malaysians in Wuhan free from coronavirus - ambassador

Malaysians in Wuhan free from coronavirus - ambassador

CORONAVIRUS | The embassy has also set up a special telephone line to enable Malaysians to contact the consulate offices in the region.

Police: Ops Selamat 16/2020 records 171 deaths in 11 days

Police: Ops Selamat 16/2020 records 171 deaths in 11 days

Motorcyclists and pillion riders remain the highest number of fatalities, at 112 cases.

No reason for the PM to dissolve Parliament now

No reason for the PM to dissolve Parliament now

COMMENT | Two Sarawak leaders called for a fresh general election, since Pakatan Harapan is not able to resolve the PM transition impasse.

No visa extension for China nationals, and 7 news from yesterday

No visa extension for China nationals, and 7 news from yesterday

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