Archive - 8 February 2020

'I will keep my promise to Anwar but Dewan Rakyat is ultimate decider'

'I will keep my promise to Anwar but Dewan Rakyat is ultimate decider'

Mahathir says Parliament will decide his fate and the fate of any prime ministerial candidate.

Dr M debunks 'Pakatan Nasional', says people speculate due to his openness

Dr M debunks 'Pakatan Nasional', says people speculate due to his openness

Prime minister maintains that he has not courted opposition parties to form a new government.

Thai soldier kills at least 10 in shooting rampage: police

Thai soldier kills at least 10 in shooting rampage: police

He had posted on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

'Critical' coronavirus patient recovers, discharged from JB hospital

'Critical' coronavirus patient recovers, discharged from JB hospital

CORONAVIRUS | The 40-year-old Chinese citizen was discharged from JB's Permai Hospital after eight days of treatment.

PAS confidence vote - Umno says it's not a busybody on Harapan affairs

PAS confidence vote - Umno says it's not a busybody on Harapan affairs

The government's problems are for Harapan to bear, says party secretary-general Annuar Musa.

I never regretted studying Maths in BM

I never regretted studying Maths in BM

LETTER | Stop worrying about the medium of language. Focus on the approach to improve our kids’ understanding.

Coronavirus - 'hurting' SMEs want a stop to unverified news

Coronavirus - 'hurting' SMEs want a stop to unverified news

Amidst a slowdown in business, association calls on the public to rely on expert opinion with regard to the outbreak.

'Urgent action needed against monopoly of wholesale markets by foreigners'

'Urgent action needed against monopoly of wholesale markets by foreigners'

Agriculture and agro-based minister says a meeting with relevant parties will be held soon on the problem.

Another joins the fray to unseat Syed Saddiq as Bersatu youth chief

Another joins the fray to unseat Syed Saddiq as Bersatu youth chief

Bersatu Youth exco Mohd Muzzammil Ismail is the second candidate to challenge the incumbent.

Tracked - 69 who had contact with first local coronavirus transmission patient

Tracked - 69 who had contact with first local coronavirus transmission patient

UPDATED 5.15PM | CORONAVIRUS | All of them test negative but one new Chinese national case detected.

Anwar dismisses 'Pakatan Nasional' claims as rumours, lies

Anwar dismisses 'Pakatan Nasional' claims as rumours, lies

The so-called numbers of a possible defection to form a new coalition gov't are 'exaggerated' and untrue, he says.

PAS deputy chief: Window of opportunity enough to form gov't

PAS deputy chief: Window of opportunity enough to form gov't

Tuan Ibrahim says back or front door are just terms, what matters is abiding by the law to form government.

Yayasan Sabah posts pre-tax profit of RM98.81m in 2019

Yayasan Sabah posts pre-tax profit of RM98.81m in 2019

The money was made via its investment arm, Innoprise Corp, namely through tourism and agro plantation.

Masterminds behind influx of illegals will be hunted down - Mohd Aziz

Masterminds behind influx of illegals will be hunted down - Mohd Aziz

'Rat trails' used by illegals to enter Sabah, says Deputy Home Minister Mohd Azis Jamman.

Take heed of warnings before it's too late

Take heed of warnings before it's too late

LETTER | China literally killed the messenger with the whistleblower doctor's death from the virus he tried to warn them of.

PAS to initiate 'vote of confidence' in Dr M's leadership

PAS to initiate 'vote of confidence' in Dr M's leadership

Party leaders claim this is because his detractors have yet to file a no-confidence motion.

US citizen dies from coronavirus in Wuhan: New York Times

US citizen dies from coronavirus in Wuhan: New York Times

CORONAVIRUS | A Japanese citizen has also died from pneumonia believed to be related to the outbreak.

M'sia's support for Palestine stronger through multifaith reps

M'sia's support for Palestine stronger through multifaith reps

Parliamentarians should act collectively to curb the many injustices happening in Palestine, says Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.

Immigration DG: Special pass required for Chinese tourists in M'sia

Immigration DG: Special pass required for Chinese tourists in M'sia

CORONAVIRUS | The pass is for those with health issues or who have failed to get on flights out of the country, says Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

Thaipusam - a day of spiritual cleansing

Thaipusam - a day of spiritual cleansing

KINILENS | Thaipusam is a day of celebration for Hindus worldwide in honour of the god Murugan.

The voice of suffering citizens are equally important

The voice of suffering citizens are equally important

LETTER | When it comes to coronavirus news, fake or otherwise, the people actually going through the crisis are not heard from.

Whither Mujahid's proposition, can one be unpredictable yet principled?

Whither Mujahid's proposition, can one be unpredictable yet principled?

COMMENT | It's like water and oil. Unpredictability and principledness are inmiscible.

After 'deal of the century', Dr M advises Trump to 'resign'

After 'deal of the century', Dr M advises Trump to 'resign'

UPDATED 1.05PM | In light of US-backed peace plan which favours Israel, PM says Trump is "trying to use foreign pressure" for re-election.

Association: Rubber glove exports surge due to outbreak

Association: Rubber glove exports surge due to outbreak

CORONAVIRUS | M'sia's glove exports hike to hit about 20 percent this year, says Denis Low.

Trump's peace plan sides with occupier against oppressed, says Dr M

Trump's peace plan sides with occupier against oppressed, says Dr M

The prime minister begins international conference by lambasting 'one-sided' proposal.

Turkish clothes makers see orders shifting from coronavirus-hit China

Turkish clothes makers see orders shifting from coronavirus-hit China

CORONAVIRUS | Turkey is an affordable option, says Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association head Hadi Karasu.

Twitter says official accounts of Facebook, Messenger hacked

Twitter says official accounts of Facebook, Messenger hacked

Accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, says Twitter spokesperson.

Arrow pierces student's face during archery training

Arrow pierces student's face during archery training

No teacher overseeing the training session during the incident, says Kuala Muda police chief ACP Adzli Abu Shah.

Trump ousts White House staffer who testified against him

Trump ousts White House staffer who testified against him

Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth, says lawyer David Pressman.

NTSB rules out engine failure as cause of Kobe Bryant's chopper crash

NTSB rules out engine failure as cause of Kobe Bryant's chopper crash

NBA star's helicopter engines showed no sign of 'catastrophic internal failure', say investigators.

Imran’s sweet words no match for Malaysia’s trade with India

Imran’s sweet words no match for Malaysia’s trade with India

ADUN SPEAKS | Pakistan does not have the population capacity to generate demand for palm oil like India.

Hubei province reports 81 new deaths, global death toll now at 725

Hubei province reports 81 new deaths, global death toll now at 725

CORONAVIRUS | A record 86 more people died in China on Friday from the coronavirus break

Coronavirus cases on cruise ship marooned off Japan rise to 61

Coronavirus cases on cruise ship marooned off Japan rise to 61

CORONAVIRUS | Two-week quarantine period might be extended for the 3,700 people aboard the Diamond Princess, says Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato.

Stop using the coronavirus to limit free speech

Stop using the coronavirus to limit free speech

COMMENT | When it comes to causing unease, it has always been politicians who provoke, plan and cause public disorder.

Bersatu-Umno collab ‘mere rumours’, and 9 news from yesterday

Bersatu-Umno collab ‘mere rumours’, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
MyCert: Hackers targeting gov't officials for data theft

MyCert: Hackers targeting gov't officials for data theft

The agency's advisory hints that a China-backed group may be responsible.

Australia suspends import of pet dogs, cats from M'sia

Australia suspends import of pet dogs, cats from M'sia

This comes after some animals are allegedly brought into Australia without complying with set conditions.