Archive - 5 February 2020

Their employer also did not pay them their monthly salary of RM1,000 as promised.

Currently, the top three posts are held by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir respectively.

Its exco member Wan Noor Hayati Wan Alias was charged today for publishing rumours about coronavirus on her Facebook account.

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysia has been excellent in investigating coronavirus cases and sharing its findings, says Dr Lo.

Doctors say it is possible after a coronavirus patient gave birth to a baby who was later diagnosed with the virus.

Aminuddin Harun says the allegation was deliberately made to tarnish his reputation as a state leader.

The RM677,872.55 allegedly linked to the 1MDB scandal was seized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission last year.

CORONAVIRUS | The WHO downplays media reports of a cure being found and wants them to put to controlled tests.

B Subramaniam is to wait for the Court of Appeal to hear and decide on an appeal which involved similar issues.

The government will not hesitate to take action on any quarters, including states that do not respect the country’s laws.

The Foreign Minister says they would be brought back on commercial flights in stages as soon as possible.

NSC says sports associations should exercise caution even though Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, had been declared out of bounds.

Former MACC chief Dzulkifli Ahmad, who as a DPP at the time the wiretapped calls were made, is also expected to be called in.

CORONAVIRUS | Abdul Hamid Bador says spreading false news on the virus could cause panic and fear among the people.

Now reinstated in committee to dismantle controversial law, the student group is concerned that the public knows little about the plan.

IGP Abdul Hamid Bador says the contents of Musa Hassan's speech is being probed for incitement.

The seized animals are estimated to be worth more than RM90,000, says Khaw Kok Chin.

ROSMAH MANSOR TRIAL | Huzairi Zainal Abidin says he was told to establish a new division to handle the premier's affairs that involved Rosmah.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow: Penang Hill being monitored for illegal land-clearing activities.

CORONAVIRUS | Dzulkefly Ahmad says the girl from China was released after repeated tests showed that she no longer had the virus.

Cabinet wants to pump prime the economy in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Ampang MP wants to go on leave until the disciplinary board concludes its proceedings.

CORONAVIRUS | One ship off Japan waters and another docked in Hong Kong are under quarantine as virus detected onboard.

ROSMAH MANSOR TRIAL | A furious Jagjit Singh raises this in court but the judge says he does not have the capacity to handle this matter.

January stockpiles in Malaysia are forecast to fall 12 percent to 1.76 million tonnes from December, the lowest in two and a half years.

All parties have also been advised to maintain racial sensitivity.

ROSMAH MANSOR TRIAL | Witness says he then placed the cash comprising 15 bundles of RM100 notes into two backpacks.

CORONAVIRUS | Remdesivir, Gilead's antiviral drug, is believed to be able to treat victims of the virus.

CORONAVIRUS | Thomas says while it's an option, it does not fit the category of offences recently committed.

Harsher laws needed to deter those who drink and drive, says Deputy IGP Mazlan Mansor.

CORONAVIRUS | China has mobilised enormous resources, capacities to respond to the epidemic, says Antonio Guterres.

CORONAVIRUS | The meeting involving the Malaysian took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

COMMENT | European countries, meanwhile, come out tops.

The group reminds the minister that the right to freedom of expression is enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

UPDATED 7.20PM | Razman's cheque for the RM200,000 in damages is dated Feb 10, 2020.

CORONAVIRUS | Group calling for the border with mainland China be sealed to prevent spread of Wuhan virus.

The group questions if these children are forgotten by the government.

The watchdog emphasises the need for political will from the government to steer the nation towards becoming a full democracy.

LETTER | We often forget about the social impact of disease outbreaks.

The feud between Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi boiled over at the US president's State of the Union speech on Tuesday.

LETTER | Mandarin is not the mother tongue of the Peranakan communities.

PBAPP agrees with Santiago's idea for a buffer zone along the river, proposes five more key actions.

Prosecution's opening statement indicates they will attempt to prove how the ex-PM's wife solicited a bribe in form of a 'political donation'.

Council accuses couple of slandering them as bad Muslims, among others.

CORONAVIRUS | American Airlines and United Airlines will suspend flights to Hong Kong while Cathay Pacific plans to cut 90 percent of its mainland China flights.

Judges set Feb 12 for Seremban Jaya assemblyperson P Gunasekaran and Feb 20 for DAP member V Suresh Kumar.

The MCTD is a document issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department to groups of five to 20 in lieu of passports.

CORONAVIRUS | Malay daily reporter claims trial to three charges of making statements which could disrupt public peace.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial over the supply and installation of solar energy.

The company says there was a high volume of request from some countries, including Malaysia, to use a contact feature in its Android app.

This follows similar moves by other social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.

Police discovered 4,000 live baby tortoises on a boat operated by an Indonesian.

The fire is believed to have been caused by open burning in the area.

The otters are believed to be smooth-coated otters which are an endangered species.

SPECIAL REPORT | The prominent figure in this dance scene is accused of forcing himself onto several students when they could not consent.

Tehran calls on all parties to avoid politicising the issue and obstructing investigations.

CORONAVIRUS | Hubei, the epicentre of the outbreak, also detected a further 3,156 cases.

The curfew covers the waters off Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.

COMMENT | An unpopular leader helming Harapan will be no help to its Sarawak chapter.

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

COMMENT | Why is it colluding and conspiring with the religious bureaucracy to further bigoted and prejudiced agendas?