Archive - 4 February 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Patient can be discharged if two consecutive tests conducted more than 24 hours apart comes out negative, says Health DG.

Report: I probably contracted the flu during my pilgrimage to Mecca, says Norhizam Hassan Baktee.

Total amount confiscated comes to RM371.7m, says Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd.

CORONAVIRUS | Karim Raslan: The ‘moron strain’ has created a global, social media-driven panic that is in turn feeding on itself.

CORONAVIRUS | But there are a few people who do have their preference of eating wild animals, says Bai Tian.

Lynas claims Pahang gov't approved its radioactive waste facility in Kuantan, says anti-Lynas group.

He warns that PAS members would be 'trapped' by an Umno-PAS collaboration.

I wanted a source of income to make me independent of other donors, says former PM Najib Abdul Razak.

Santiago says it needs to be protected as people at risk of being poisoned by water contaminated with illegal waste.

American Airlines' pilots are filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt to China flights.

CORONAVIRUS | Family members stuck to their respective posts in their battle against the outbreak in the country since December.

SRC TRIAL | RM42m 'minuscule' amount compared to the money reaped by Jho Low, says ex-premier.

Are immigration officers at the border turning a blind eye? asks Wanita MCA's chief.

CORONAVIRUS | Total positive cases now 25, says Thailand Health Ministry.

CORONAVIRUS | Crude palm oil exports to India will also be resolved soon, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.

Noor Hisham says such cases increased from 58.7 pct in 2001-2011 to 63.7 pct in 2012-2016, urges early screening.

Beijing says Taiwan is a wayward Chinese province and is adequately represented in the organisation by China.

Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has failed to pay RM200,000 in damages as ordered by a court.

UPDATED 7.15PM | Health minister says the man from Selangor had returned from Singapore after being there on a business trip.

'A very radical and extreme government has taken over in India and has put the people of Kashmir in open prison.'

CORONAVIRUS | Before the coronavirus outbreak, 30 million tourists were initially projected to arrive from China this year.

Police have said that it takes time for a pathology report to be issued.

Visiting Pakistan premier Imran Khan pledges to help Malaysia offset its losses.

CORONAVIRUS | Those who passed are being quarantined at a surveillance centre, says DPM.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | He then says the SRC International corruption charges against him are 'bizarre and preposterous'.

This is to prevent disturbances due to drinking which happens every year, says Anti-Cheap Liquor Movement.

The long-proposed covered walkway is expected to alleviate traffic congestion but cost constraints have delayed plan.

LETTER | Malaysia has the opportunity over the next few years to be a beacon of democracy for the world.

CORONAVIRUS | Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says this was in the last eight days since Jan 27.

LETTER | Why is Syed Saddiq often picked upon among the ministers of Pakatan Harapan?

CORONAVIRUS | The screening is carried out after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the vessel last month tested positive for coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS | Hazmat team meets 133 passengers on tarmac to undergo stringent procedures as prevention.

LETTER | Large-scale projects that only benefit small groups at the expense of many should not happen.

Najib's counsel says the full hearing will take place from Dec 14 to Dec 17 if the bid to strike out the suit fails.

The Pakistan prime minister arrived in Malaysia yesterday night for a two-day working visit.

CORONAVIRUS | Virus mainly infects through respiratory droplets, contact as proved by epidemiology, says doctor.

LETTER | This is a clear violation of the fundamental legal principle of fairness and access to justice.

LETTER | Reaction by the religious affairs minister and state muftis is concerning.

Government charters special flight to evacuate Malaysians trapped in Wuhan, China - the epicentre of the latest coronavirus outbreak.

The directory will be distributed during Thaipusam at a stall located at the foothill of the Hilltop Murugan Temple.

CORONAVIRUS | Chinese authorities say 475 patients had been discharged after recovering from the virus as of Sunday.

The former PM's wife is expected to miss her trial again, which was postponed to tomorrow.

The transgender's posting of self in female prayer attire while in Mecca caused unease among Muslims, says Minister Mujahid Yusof.

Alarmed by the growing risks of a new coronavirus, Brazil will also declare a national health emergency.

The family members of two deceased men are being sought to claim the bodies at the hospital's Forensic Department

The Port Dickson-based law firm appears to be still operating, despite its licence being revoked on Jan 1 last year.

They make a forceful appeal for the conviction of the US president in the Senate, even though his acquittal is seemingly assured.

CORONAVIRUS | 107 individuals, comprising Malaysians and their non-Malaysian spouses and children, landed at the airport at 5.57am today.

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

COMMENT | It's not about the language used for learning, it's about understanding the knowledge taught.

SPECIAL REPORT | Habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade are chipping away at the population of the world’s smallest bear.

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

Umno Supreme Council member earlier criticised party president for wanting to work with Harapan chairperson.