Archive - 9 February 2020

Dr M calls on more corporate companies to sponsor sporting events

Dr M calls on more corporate companies to sponsor sporting events

PM says financial support is important to ensure the successful organisation of international sports events.
Coronavirus: Third case of full recovery, patient to be discharged from KL Hospital

Coronavirus: Third case of full recovery, patient to be discharged from KL Hospital

The patient was the 10th out of 17 cases and has now tested negative for the 2019-nCoV.

Six charged with murder, 10 others with rioting at petrol station

Six charged with murder, 10 others with rioting at petrol station

All the accused present in the Magistrate's Court in Machang claim trial.
Zakir Naik files defamation suit against former Penang state rep

Zakir Naik files defamation suit against former Penang state rep

This is over the five FB postings allegedly uploaded by PKR member S Raveentharan last year.

'Trump's re-election will strengthen M'sia's voice against peace plan'

'Trump's re-election will strengthen M'sia's voice against peace plan'

The ongoing support for plights of the Palestinians is based on universal values, says League of MPs for Al-Quds.

Najib's signatures forged? Here are seven docs ex-PM is disputing

Najib's signatures forged? Here are seven docs ex-PM is disputing

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | These are documents which Najib's defence wants an Australian handwriting expert to examine.

Ex-DPM's son summoned to Bukit Aman over blog post on TMJ

Ex-DPM's son summoned to Bukit Aman over blog post on TMJ

In an article, he has criticised Tunku Ismail's position on Dr M and made unflattering comments about the prince.
Patient 'Case 9' results in second local coronavirus transmission

Patient 'Case 9' results in second local coronavirus transmission

CORONAVIRUS | The man has passed on the virus to his 65-year-old mother-in-law, making it the 17th case.

PHEB says it was misled over booth for Swami Nithyanandha followers

PHEB says it was misled over booth for Swami Nithyanandha followers

Its chair P Ramasamy adds the board did not give the permission for the 'cult' followers to set up a booth.
Lokman was pitting Najib against Umno leadership - Annuar

Lokman was pitting Najib against Umno leadership - Annuar

The Umno secretary-general defends Lokman's sacking from the party, claims the latter had been untruthful.

Singapore kicks off depleted air show amid coronavirus clampdown

Singapore kicks off depleted air show amid coronavirus clampdown

Dozens of exhibitors pulled out of Asia’s largest aerospace gathering due to coronavirus fears.

Two US service members killed, six wounded in insider attack in Afghanistan

Two US service members killed, six wounded in insider attack in Afghanistan

The shootout between Afghan and American soldiers resulted in deaths on both sides but Afghan casualty details were not shared.

Enhance digitalisation to ensure sustainable growth - Lim

Enhance digitalisation to ensure sustainable growth - Lim

Finance Minister says govt is focusing on digitalisation to be mastered by Malaysians and become part of everyday life.

Tuan Ibrahim shares story of Nik Aziz's walking cane

Tuan Ibrahim shares story of Nik Aziz's walking cane

The PAS deputy president shares the story to remind PAS members about the virtue of welfare.

Thai shooting rampage: 26 killed, 57 injured - most inside shopping mall

Thai shooting rampage: 26 killed, 57 injured - most inside shopping mall

Thai security forces shot and killed the rogue soldier after an overnight standoff at a shopping centre in Nakhon Ratchasima.

Film director makes political debut in Bersatu Lenggong division chief bid

Film director makes political debut in Bersatu Lenggong division chief bid

Jurey Latiff wants to uplift the locals' standard of living and open up new opportunities for those who are jobless.

PAS to discuss motion to back Dr M with Umno tomorrow

PAS to discuss motion to back Dr M with Umno tomorrow

Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says his party has not discussed the matter with Umno before.

Kelantan Bersatu Youth backs Saddiq as national youth chief

Kelantan Bersatu Youth backs Saddiq as national youth chief

It also denies claims made against Saddiq, who is also Youth and Sports Minister, that he failed to carry out his role as a leader.

12 public hospitals, health labs prepared to detect coronavirus infections

12 public hospitals, health labs prepared to detect coronavirus infections

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says, in the beginning, the virology unit of IMR was the only lab involved with conducting diagnostic tests.

Festive open house by Jakim and Chinese Muslim group to foster understanding

Festive open house by Jakim and Chinese Muslim group to foster understanding

Jakim and Macma's CNY open house in Kuala Lumpur today was attended by DPM Dr Wan Azizah and Minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

DPM expresses solidarity with victims of Thai shooting rampage

DPM expresses solidarity with victims of Thai shooting rampage

The world has no place for people who commit heinous crimes like this, says Dr Wan Azizah.

Malaysia extends travel ban to China's Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces

Malaysia extends travel ban to China's Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces

CORONAVIRUS | The move follows an internal lockdown order on 23 cities by China's government.

Teachers, students who visited China recently must follow 14-day self-quarantine

Teachers, students who visited China recently must follow 14-day self-quarantine

CORONAVIRUS | Those impacted need to go through health screening before they can resume school, says Teo.

Lower toll charges at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints from March 2

Lower toll charges at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints from March 2

S'pore's move is in response to Malaysia’s reduction of toll charges at the Causeway and Second Link from Feb 1.

Anwar's PM prospects continue to wither on the vine

Anwar's PM prospects continue to wither on the vine

COMMENT | Dr M shifts the goalposts making almost certain Anwar won't be nation's 8th premier.

DAP assemblyperson denies vandalising 'cult's' booth at Thaipusam site

DAP assemblyperson denies vandalising 'cult's' booth at Thaipusam site

A video clip showing Satees Muniandy having an argument with Swami Nithyananda followers is being circulated on Whatsapp.

Sarawak govt to start youth innovation hub in Sibu

Sarawak govt to start youth innovation hub in Sibu

Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg says the hub is important to the implementation of digital economy in the state.

Stimulus package needed to cope with economic slowdown

Stimulus package needed to cope with economic slowdown

LETTER | The steps taken by the govt must be far-reaching and effective.

Drop confidence vote and back MA63 bill instead, urges KK MP

Drop confidence vote and back MA63 bill instead, urges KK MP

Chan Foong Hin says if PAS wants to support Mahathir, it should support gov't legislation.

In China's locked-down coronavirus city, grocery delivery is a lifeline

In China's locked-down coronavirus city, grocery delivery is a lifeline

CORONAVIRUS | At the turn of midnight, grocery stores would open up their order book for the day’s deliveries.

Authorities should act against questionable cults

Authorities should act against questionable cults

ADUN SPEAKS | Yesterday, I came across a ‘refreshment booth’ during Penang Thaipusam which openly promoted a wanted foreign criminal as a reincarnation of a Hindu Gods.

Education Ministry probing if SOP was followed in archery mishap

Education Ministry probing if SOP was followed in archery mishap

It says it will not compromise especially during activities where sports equipment could cause injuries.

Coronavirus: Hubei province reports 81 new deaths, global death toll now at 805

Coronavirus: Hubei province reports 81 new deaths, global death toll now at 805

A further 2,147 cases have been detected in Hubei, the epicentre of the outbreak, taking the total in the province to 27,100.

Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall - security sources

Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall - security sources

The shooting spree which began on Saturday has left at least 21 people dead in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima.

Not a joke to teach English to kampung folks

Not a joke to teach English to kampung folks

COMMENT | It's not funny when the Malays are in need of English to master science and technology, esp when the Malay language just does not cut it.

Yoursay: How to score a Malaysian citizenship

Yoursay: How to score a Malaysian citizenship

YOURSAY | ‘Citizenship is irreversible and should be awarded with great care.’

PAS wants 'vote of confidence' for Dr M and 8 news from yesterday

PAS wants 'vote of confidence' for Dr M and 8 news from yesterday

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

Mahathir firm on PPSMI but concedes cabinet has final say

Mahathir firm on PPSMI but concedes cabinet has final say

He also says there is a need to look into why parents favour Chinese vernacular schools.