Archive - 11 February 2020

Gov't actively addressing cyber threats, crimes - DPM

Gov't actively addressing cyber threats, crimes - DPM

Action taken includes strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and raising awareness on digital ethics.

Indonesia says nothing to hide after no coronavirus cases detected

Indonesia says nothing to hide after no coronavirus cases detected

CORONAVIRUS | The fourth most populous country with over 260 million people has not recorded any cases so far.

Coronavirus outbreak may be over in China by April - expert

Coronavirus outbreak may be over in China by April - expert

CORONAVIRUS | China gov't senior medical adviser says it should be hitting its peak this month.

Palm oil giant bars supplier, identifies risky ones amid deforestation worries

Palm oil giant bars supplier, identifies risky ones amid deforestation worries

Sime Darby Plantation officials says this is the first such action since launching an online tool last year for consumers to trace its suppliers.

UK sees Malaysia as possible gateway to Asia-Pacific trade

UK sees Malaysia as possible gateway to Asia-Pacific trade

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab wants to be 'as closely aligned with Malaysia as possible' with CPTPP.

US downgrade could stoke bias against Malaysian airlines: Mavcom

US downgrade could stoke bias against Malaysian airlines: Mavcom

Things could worsen if the FAA move triggers similar audits by other civil aviation authorities.

MySalam scheme recipients infected by coronavirus entitled to claim

MySalam scheme recipients infected by coronavirus entitled to claim

CORONAVIRUS | The recipients infected by Covid-19 can claim income replacement of RM50 per day for up to 14 days.

Sarawak PAS, Putra calls for ex-Pujut rep's citizenship be revoked

Sarawak PAS, Putra calls for ex-Pujut rep's citizenship be revoked

This follows Ting's disqualification as an assemblyperson for also holding Australian citizenship.

NGO reps called in for questioning under PAA investigation

NGO reps called in for questioning under PAA investigation

The had walked from Putrajaya's Masjid Putra to the Prime Minister's Office to hand over a memorandum.

M’sia, S’pore set up coronavirus task force

M’sia, S’pore set up coronavirus task force

UPDATED 11.30PM | CORONAVIRUS | The objective is to strengthen all cross-border measures and to decide on them together.

No need to apologise, you did not steal public funds - MP tells rock band

No need to apologise, you did not steal public funds - MP tells rock band

Fahmi Fadzil and the cartoonist Fahmi Reza defends Drama Band's performance at the Anugerah Juara Lagu event.

Death sentence - committee submits report on alternatives

Death sentence - committee submits report on alternatives

The findings and recommendations will be tabled to the cabinet for its deliberation, says minister Liew Vui Keong.

Legal framework on gender discrimination still being drafted

Legal framework on gender discrimination still being drafted

16 engagement sessions involving stakeholders including Jakim and NGOs have been done, Wan Azizah says.

Cleared by MACC, ex-HRDF CEO wants to 'move on with life'

Cleared by MACC, ex-HRDF CEO wants to 'move on with life'

Vignaesvaran thanks authorities for being professional and fair with regard to a misappropriation probe on HRDF.

Economic stimulus package details by early March: Guan Eng

Economic stimulus package details by early March: Guan Eng

CORONAVIRUS | It is to deal with the impact of the economic slowdown caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Zunar urges artists to speak up after latest censorship case

Zunar urges artists to speak up after latest censorship case

Cartoonist supports artist Ahmad Fuah's call to remove his entire exhibition to protest against NAG's decision.

Let's call a spade a spade - Anwar's aide on vote of confidence for Dr M

Let's call a spade a spade - Anwar's aide on vote of confidence for Dr M

'This is definitely a mischievous attempt,' says Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.
Anwar's case: Apex court declines to rule on constitutionality of NSC

Anwar's case: Apex court declines to rule on constitutionality of NSC

UPDATED 4.40PM | It rules that the two questions posed by the PKR chief were abstract, academic and hypothetical.

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing

The overladen boat carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia.

Power transition: Heretical parliamentary intervention unwarranted

Power transition: Heretical parliamentary intervention unwarranted

COMMENT | It's the winning party that decides on the PM. What has Parliament got to do with it?

Mahdzir turned against Rosmah to evade being charged - defence

Mahdzir turned against Rosmah to evade being charged - defence

ROSMAH TRIAL | Ex-minister denies lawyer Jagjit Singh's assertions while the prosecution objects to the line of questioning.

MACC set to question several people over Najib tapes

MACC set to question several people over Najib tapes

NAJIB TAPES | 'I think you can have a sense of who will be called,' says chief Latheefa Koya.

Cops deny viral video of alleged death at Sungai Petani temple

Cops deny viral video of alleged death at Sungai Petani temple

Police will take action against the spreading of false information regarding the alleged incident.

S'wak polls election observers - calling for volunteers

S'wak polls election observers - calling for volunteers

LETTER | Members of the public should play a role in the upcoming Sarawak state election.

When will the LTTE drama end?

When will the LTTE drama end?

LETTER | The only way to end it is for the Home Ministry to remove the LTTE from its list of terrorist organisations.

Actions against Nithyananda followers must be lawful and just

Actions against Nithyananda followers must be lawful and just

LETTER | Persatuan Penganut Nithyananda Sangha Malaysia is an association registered with the Registrar of Societies.

When it comes to Israel, my PM does not speak for me

When it comes to Israel, my PM does not speak for me

COMMENT | Golda Meir, too, would have probably received a ticking-off from Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

No issue with Rosmah's MC - MACC chief

No issue with Rosmah's MC - MACC chief

Latheefa Koya says they were asked to verify the MC after Rosmah failed to attend the first day of the corruption trial.

Ruling party members emerges winner in Azerbaijan snap polls

Ruling party members emerges winner in Azerbaijan snap polls

The ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) won 70 seats from 125 constituencies in the Milli Majlis or National Assembly.

DAP's Ting disqualified as Pujut assemblyperson

DAP's Ting disqualified as Pujut assemblyperson

UPDATED 12.05PM | The Federal Court held that the Sarawak state assembly had not erred in its decision to disqualify him.

Rosmah's lawyer accuses Mahdzir of agreeing to RM60m bribe

Rosmah's lawyer accuses Mahdzir of agreeing to RM60m bribe

ROSMAH TRIAL | Jagjit Singh also suggests that Rizal Mansor had demanded RM5m and RM125m from Jepak Holdings.

MACC alerts Interpol on arrest warrants against Jho Low, PetroSaudi execs

MACC alerts Interpol on arrest warrants against Jho Low, PetroSaudi execs

UPDATED 3.45PM | This comes after MACC files charges against two Petrosaudi execs and Jho Low for a 1MDB money laundering case.

China says Taiwan drills are meant to hone combat capabilities

China says Taiwan drills are meant to hone combat capabilities

Taiwan’s air force scrambled yesterday after Chinese jets briefly crossed an unofficial middle line in the Taiwan Strait.

The real crown is in defeating coronavirus

The real crown is in defeating coronavirus

LETTER | As Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah correctly affirmed, priority of the country should be fighting the outbreak first.

Ministry identifies 22 in close contact with 18th coronavirus patient

Ministry identifies 22 in close contact with 18th coronavirus patient

CORONAVIRUS | The 31-year-old patient, who worked in Macau, returned to Malaysia on Feb 1.

Will the opposition play its part as an honest, loyal opposition?

Will the opposition play its part as an honest, loyal opposition?

MP SPEAKS | The country's unhealthy level of politicking is due to a dishonest, destructive and disloyal opposition.

Why Wuhan matters to us

Why Wuhan matters to us

LETTER | The effect of the coronavirus coupled with the tariff placed on Chinese export to the US may affect Malaysia.

More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack

More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack

The US military expects a rise in numbers in the weeks after the attack because symptoms can take time to manifest.

Umno yet to decide stand on PAS' 'vote of confidence' for Mahathir

Umno yet to decide stand on PAS' 'vote of confidence' for Mahathir

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan says a decision will be made once the motion is moved.

Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia allocates RM2.7b to help B40 entrepreneurs

Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia allocates RM2.7b to help B40 entrepreneurs

The allocation for microfinancing is expected to benefit 380,000 borrowers.

China reports 108 new coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 1,016

China reports 108 new coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 1,016

CORONAVIRUS | WHO cautions that the spread of cases outside of China could be 'the spark that becomes a bigger fire'.

Mat Hasan laments level of politicking in M'sia, and 9 news from yesterday

Mat Hasan laments level of politicking in M'sia, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Rosmah trial: Mahdzir didn't discuss with cabinet because he was corrupt, says lawyer

Rosmah trial: Mahdzir didn't discuss with cabinet because he was corrupt, says lawyer

LIVE DAY 4 | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial over the supply and installation of solar energy.

Najib SRC trial: Ex-minister says 'Arab donation' was hushed up

Najib SRC trial: Ex-minister says 'Arab donation' was hushed up

LIVE DAY 78 | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

Yoursay: Perak PAS chief may forever regret not holding his tongue

Yoursay: Perak PAS chief may forever regret not holding his tongue

YOURSAY | ‘Anyone who spreads fake news or slander must be punished.’
Of coronavirus and press freedom

Of coronavirus and press freedom

COMMENT | Journalist charged in court for postings on her FB page, not for publishing a news report while on duty.