Archive - 13 February 2020

Adult female elephant found dead in Lahad Datu

Adult female elephant found dead in Lahad Datu

Five elephant deaths reported in Sabah so far this year, with the latest involving the adult female elephant in Bagahak yesterday.

Razlan questions Anwar's legitimacy as next PM

Razlan questions Anwar's legitimacy as next PM

Umno Supreme Council member points out that Anwar does not even enjoy the full support of his own party.

Experts fear China reluctant to accept WHO ground mission

Experts fear China reluctant to accept WHO ground mission

After four days no details have been released on how and when the full mission will be deployed.
Police to probe leak on classified document on Covid-19

Police to probe leak on classified document on Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Cops have opened an investigation paper on the leak of the confidential document via social media sites yesterday.

PAS should support MA63 motion if it truly supports Dr M, says Liew

PAS should support MA63 motion if it truly supports Dr M, says Liew

Law Minister says such a show of support is better compared to a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister.

SIS goes to Federal Court to challenge Selangor syariah law linked to fatwa review

SIS goes to Federal Court to challenge Selangor syariah law linked to fatwa review

The group seeks a declaration that section 66A of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) Enactment 2003 is invalid.

Cruise passengers shunned over coronavirus to head home after Cambodia reprieve

Cruise passengers shunned over coronavirus to head home after Cambodia reprieve

The MS Westerdam, carrying 1,455 passengers and 802 crew, docked in Sihanoukville in the evening after anchoring offshore early morning.

Sixteen Yayasan Akalbudi cheques had Zahid's signature, says chemist

Sixteen Yayasan Akalbudi cheques had Zahid's signature, says chemist

Siti Nur Musliha Mohamad Noor says 10 signatures had a striking resemblance with the features of Zahid’s signature in specimen "S”.

Gov't to expedite development projects, stimulus package initiatives

Gov't to expedite development projects, stimulus package initiatives

Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali says the economic stimulus package is being fine-tuned in order to support economic growth.

Health Ministry refutes news report on death due to coronavirus

Health Ministry refutes news report on death due to coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | The ministry says the deceased, an unidentified person, tested negative for the virus.

Cabinet must urge IGP, two ministers to resign

Cabinet must urge IGP, two ministers to resign

LETTER | The attitude of the IGP and condonation by the two ministers shows contempt for the judiciary.

What spurt in China's cases reveals about coronavirus

What spurt in China's cases reveals about coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | A new diagnostic method has led to an increase in the number of reported infections and deaths.

Quit the nonsense on the 'confidence vote' now!

Quit the nonsense on the 'confidence vote' now!

LETTER | Patriot views the rumoured issue of the secret formation of a "Pakatan Nasional" government as unthinkable.

Anwar confirms 'plot' to keep Dr M in power, says transition to be finalised next week

Anwar confirms 'plot' to keep Dr M in power, says transition to be finalised next week

UPDATED 6.30PM | PKR president says succession issue will be finalised when the Harapan presidential council meets on Feb 21.

Racist and sexist dress code at Melaka municipal council

Racist and sexist dress code at Melaka municipal council

LETTER | This dress code leans heavily towards covering most, if not all, parts of the body.

More banks extending help to customers affected by Covid-19

More banks extending help to customers affected by Covid-19

Joining the effort is Standard Chartered Malaysia who is offering an interest-only payment option to its retail and SME clients.

Malaysia's economy to grow 4.5 pct in 2020 - MIDF

Malaysia's economy to grow 4.5 pct in 2020 - MIDF

Steady domestic demand and recovery in the mining and construction sectors will help contribute to the growth.

Muslim child conceived out of wedlock cannot bear father's name - Federal Court

Muslim child conceived out of wedlock cannot bear father's name - Federal Court

It ruled that the law does not apply to the registration of births of Malay Muslim children as Malays do not carry any surnames.

SD backing PM ‘just a rumour’, says Saifuddin Nasution

SD backing PM ‘just a rumour’, says Saifuddin Nasution

PKR sec-gen adds that he himself has never been approached by any party to sign any such SD.

Lynas shares surge 10 pct on report rare earths' plant license renewed

Lynas shares surge 10 pct on report rare earths' plant license renewed

The company, however, says it has not received any renewal notification.

Zahid trial: Witness signed cheques for RM6m but didn't know for whom

Zahid trial: Witness signed cheques for RM6m but didn't know for whom

Ex-CEO of Datasonic Group thought the money was going to be a political donation for Umno and BN.

Coronavirus deaths, cases leap in China suggesting much bigger crisis

Coronavirus deaths, cases leap in China suggesting much bigger crisis

CORONAVIRUS | New numbers dash hopes the epidemic was stabilising and the economy could bounce back quickly.

Rule of law except for the rich or the connected?

Rule of law except for the rich or the connected?

LETTER | Certainly looks that way considering how they are still getting away with lots of wrongdoings.

Malaysia records 19th positive coronavirus case

Malaysia records 19th positive coronavirus case

CORONAVIRUS | The 39-year-old woman is the daughter of the 16th case and a friend of the 14th case.

Malaysia-Vietnam strengthen cooperation on security

Malaysia-Vietnam strengthen cooperation on security

The two nations will work together on cross-border crime and issues pertaining to territorial waters.

Kula dismisses MTUC sec-gen's claims as 'reckless, irresponsible and brash'

Kula dismisses MTUC sec-gen's claims as 'reckless, irresponsible and brash'

The Human Resources minister is unhappy with J Solomon for responding to unverified news.

EC awaiting official notification on Pujut seat vacancy

EC awaiting official notification on Pujut seat vacancy

Sarawak state assembly speaker has yet to do so which is required under the state's constitution, EC says.

Ex-cleaners return home with RM85k salary arrears from Klang company

Ex-cleaners return home with RM85k salary arrears from Klang company

Their deportation to Indonesia follows a consent order signed by their employer for payment of unpaid wages.
New Mara council a liability for gov't?

New Mara council a liability for gov't?

LETTER | The new council's move will only result in a negative contribution to the bumiputera economic agenda.

China threatens stability in the Pacific - US commander

China threatens stability in the Pacific - US commander

The US 'all in' to counter China's 'excessive territorial claims, debt trap diplomacy' in comments likely to anger Beijing.

Japan lets elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus

Japan lets elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | 44 new cases onboard the Diamond Princess has been confirmed.

Site for Lynas waste storage yet to be approved, official says

Site for Lynas waste storage yet to be approved, official says

He says only potential sites have been identified.

First Harapan presidential council meet in 3 months – seismic shift awaits?

First Harapan presidential council meet in 3 months – seismic shift awaits?

Coalition's top leaders will meet next week as the succession issue between Mahathir and Anwar continues to fuel speculation.

MTUC urges employers not to use Covid-19 as excuse to shortchange workers

MTUC urges employers not to use Covid-19 as excuse to shortchange workers

Its president calls on employers and unions to cooperate in this critical period.

'Media lost direction by singling out marginalised people, individuals'

'Media lost direction by singling out marginalised people, individuals'

However, one editor says the day of the government controlling you 'directly or indirectly is over'.

Covid-19 - Perth landlord throws out M'sian student who returned for CNY

Covid-19 - Perth landlord throws out M'sian student who returned for CNY

The locks were changed and her belongings were left outside the house for her to collect.

Don't take Tg Bungah plastic burning complaint lightly, Penang authorities told

Don't take Tg Bungah plastic burning complaint lightly, Penang authorities told

A complainant had recorded details of when the smell of burning plastic had occurred in the vicinity.

Displaced once before, an Orang Asli pleads for Kuala Langat forest reserve

Displaced once before, an Orang Asli pleads for Kuala Langat forest reserve

UPDATED 6.30PM | The shock move to degazette 930ha of forest reserve has reopened old wounds for a Temuan community.

Rosmah urged me to expedite solar project, ex-MOE sec-gen testifies

Rosmah urged me to expedite solar project, ex-MOE sec-gen testifies

ROSMAH TRIAL | Madinah Mohamad says Rosmah could have reported her to the PM.

I was only exposing Umno president’s betrayal - Lokman

I was only exposing Umno president’s betrayal - Lokman

He also claims that efforts are underway to form a government with Muafakat Nasional lending support to the PM.

Sabah approves 10-year plan to conserve elephants

Sabah approves 10-year plan to conserve elephants

The state government has allocated RM20 million for the Sabah State Elephant Action Plan 2020-2029.
Screening your health

Screening your health

KINILENS | Medical screening is done outside the Bank of China branch and the Chinese Embassy in Jalan Ampang, KL.

Following exposé, RTD to lodge report on institutionalised corruption

Following exposé, RTD to lodge report on institutionalised corruption

This comes after Malaysiakini wrote that RTD officers resumed soliciting for bribes just months after a crackdown in Penang last year.
Defence accuses Mahdzir of trying to 'fix up' Rosmah

Defence accuses Mahdzir of trying to 'fix up' Rosmah

ROSMAH TRIAL | Defence counsel Jagjit Singh produces a letter from Mahdzir's legal team to the AGC.

A final place for Lynas' waste?

A final place for Lynas' waste?

Lynas plans to build a permanent disposal facility in Pahang but what is its function?

Yoursay: Mat Hasan is right, politics must take a backseat

Yoursay: Mat Hasan is right, politics must take a backseat

YOURSAY | ‘Mohamad may be from Umno but at least he got it right this time.’
S’pore dismisses clemency judicial review bid, M’sian drug mule to appeal

S’pore dismisses clemency judicial review bid, M’sian drug mule to appeal

UPDATED 4PM | P Pannir Selvam is presently on death row at Changi Prison for a drug trafficking conviction.

Huge potential in new collar jobs for M'sians

Huge potential in new collar jobs for M'sians

Such vocations can provide great income and future prospects esp with Tvet programmes, says Kula Segaran

'Why new cars when Johor gov't is short of cash to help people?'

'Why new cars when Johor gov't is short of cash to help people?'

UPDATED 2PM | Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim is questioning the priorities of the Harapan state administration.

Kelantan gov’t should hold Mercedes parade, proposes Amanah man

Kelantan gov’t should hold Mercedes parade, proposes Amanah man

After netizens complained of unmet expectations, Hazmi Hassan moots this low-cost idea.
2020-02-13

2020-02-13

Reveal details of legal recycle operators in the state, Penang told

Reveal details of legal recycle operators in the state, Penang told

This will help to address the dumping of illegal plastic wastes into the state, civil society groups say.

PM confidence vote based on Hadi’s personal agenda - PKR man

PM confidence vote based on Hadi’s personal agenda - PKR man

Move is to thwart Anwar’s rise and distract from PAS' failures in T'ganu and Kelantan, says party state chief.

Rosmah trial: Jepak's business partner used Najib's name - ex-Education Ministry sec-gen

Rosmah trial: Jepak's business partner used Najib's name - ex-Education Ministry sec-gen

LIVE DAY 6 | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from Rosmah Mansor's corruption trial over the supply and installation of solar energy.

Covid-19: Johor Health Dept denies ordering JB school to close

Covid-19: Johor Health Dept denies ordering JB school to close

CORONAVIRUS | School taking own preventive measures after one student's parent was diagnosed with the disease, it says.

Najib SRC trial: Aussie handwriting expert's report ready by Feb 26 - Shafee

Najib SRC trial: Aussie handwriting expert's report ready by Feb 26 - Shafee

LIVE DAY 79 | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

Institutionalised corruption in RTD grips logistics industry, turns clean firms dirty

Institutionalised corruption in RTD grips logistics industry, turns clean firms dirty

SPECIAL REPORT | The different laws allow RTD officers to exercise their discretion, but such powers can also be abused.

Feb 25 date agreed for Zuraida's disciplinary hearing, says aide

Feb 25 date agreed for Zuraida's disciplinary hearing, says aide

This is in response to a PKR disciplinary board ultimatum calling for her to appear before Feb 20.

Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province, party bosses sacked

Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province, party bosses sacked

CORONAVIRUS | The province reports 242 new coronavirus deaths, bringing the total number to 1,310.

Trump or Modi?

Trump or Modi?

COMMENT | Trump and Modi have often been cited as emblems of the rise of autocratic nationalism in their hitherto secular democracies.

Pope says no to married priests, Amazon Catholics pledge to press on

Pope says no to married priests, Amazon Catholics pledge to press on

Amazon communities to keep pushing for married priests, arguing an acute scarcity of priests, plus growing competition from Evangelicals.

Britain beyond Brexit, PM Boris Johnson reshapes government

Britain beyond Brexit, PM Boris Johnson reshapes government

Johnson intends to appoint a team that he hopes will also heal the divisions in his Conservative Party and the country.

Drugs - why is the 'Just say no' campaign failing?

Drugs - why is the 'Just say no' campaign failing?

COMMENT | What worked before might not work now, and definitely won't always work.

Pastor Koh's wife sues gov't and 12 others over disappearance

Pastor Koh's wife sues gov't and 12 others over disappearance

She says her family has no alternative but to turn to the courts to seek the truth of what happened to her husband.

Report claims MPs pressured to sign SD, and 9 news from yesterday

Report claims MPs pressured to sign SD, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Why has PAS' move to support Dr M angered Harapan, asks Wee

Why has PAS' move to support Dr M angered Harapan, asks Wee

The MCA chief is puzzled as to why politicians in the ruling coalition are in a shiver over the Islamic party's support for the PM.