Archive - 15 February 2020

Which PKR MPs trying to get Dr M to stay full term? Everyone denies, says Anwar

Which PKR MPs trying to get Dr M to stay full term? Everyone denies, says Anwar

He says the main point is that Harapan supports Dr M as the seventh prime minister and him as the eighth prime minister.

US woman on 'wandering cruise ship' is M'sia's 22nd Covid-19 case

US woman on 'wandering cruise ship' is M'sia's 22nd Covid-19 case

CORONAVIRUS | The 83-year-old woman was on board the 'MS Westerdam' luxury cruise ship.

Sacking of my pol-sec was cabinet's decision - Christina Liew

Sacking of my pol-sec was cabinet's decision - Christina Liew

She says the decision was not made by the Sabah chief minister or any other individual.

'Vested interests trying to get Dr M to stay or leave earlier'

'Vested interests trying to get Dr M to stay or leave earlier'

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan says they are doing this as their agendas are tied to the length of the PM's tenure.

Looks like we have to kick out the YBs before they'll listen, says activist

Looks like we have to kick out the YBs before they'll listen, says activist

Lim Mah Hui laments that none of Penang's 40 elected reps turned up for a public forum to hear concerns of residents.

'No secret data transmitted over rigged devices linked to CIA'

'No secret data transmitted over rigged devices linked to CIA'

Home Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says privacy control over the channelling of information is implemented at all times.

Refugee influx if more rights given? A misconception, says UNHCR rep

Refugee influx if more rights given? A misconception, says UNHCR rep

Thomas Albrecht says the reverse is true as refugees tend to stay longer in countries with fewer rights for them.

Born in Malaysia to a refugee parent, woman recounts life story

Born in Malaysia to a refugee parent, woman recounts life story

Hasnah Hussin recounts an unsettled childhood but is grateful for an opportunity to attend school.

Wandering ship becomes 'best cruise ever' despite coronavirus fears

Wandering ship becomes 'best cruise ever' despite coronavirus fears

CORONAVIRUS | We had free Internet, free wine, three-course meals. There was so much choice, says passenger Zahra Jennings.

Herculean task ahead for first-ever woman counter-terrorism chief

Herculean task ahead for first-ever woman counter-terrorism chief

MP SPEAKS | One crucial task that awaits her is the review of the "terror list" by the Home Affairs Ministry.

Hundreds march in Hong Kong against quarantine clinics

Hundreds march in Hong Kong against quarantine clinics

CORONAVIRUS | Unrest over buildings in residential neighbourhoods designated as potential quarantine sites.

Be neutral, professional, new chief secretary advises public servants

Be neutral, professional, new chief secretary advises public servants

Mohd Zuki Ali says they need to hold on to the principles of neutrality and professionalism

300 clad in 'Malay warrior' outfits submit memo to Istana Negara

300 clad in 'Malay warrior' outfits submit memo to Istana Negara

There are efforts to reject the sovereignty of the Malay rulers and Islam, says Masrizi Sad.

No reprieve for artist in National Art Gallery deadlock

No reprieve for artist in National Art Gallery deadlock

Ahmad Fuad Osman disagrees with reasons given for the removal of his works at the National Art Gallery exhibition.

Thailand reports one new case of coronavirus, brings total to 34

Thailand reports one new case of coronavirus, brings total to 34

CORONAVIRUS | Thai woman, a medical personnel, got infected from contact with a patient, says Department of Disease Control DG.

Khalid: Taman Desa condo may not have followed specifications

Khalid: Taman Desa condo may not have followed specifications

Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad says structural specifications of condominium under scrutiny.

Covid-19: Three more cases bring total in M’sia to 22

Covid-19: Three more cases bring total in M’sia to 22

UPDATED 10.52PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health Minister Dr Dzulkefley Ahmad says both cases involve China nationals.

LTTE 12: Running low on options, families urge public to back signature drive

LTTE 12: Running low on options, families urge public to back signature drive

Targeting one million signatures, their petition wants Putrajaya to amend Sosma and declassify LTTE as a terrorist group.
PM hopes PPSMI decision can be made next year

PM hopes PPSMI decision can be made next year

Dr M says govt has set up sub-committee to evaluate the matter, would prepare proposal paper for cabinet deliberation.

Clarity is emerging on the question of leadership

Clarity is emerging on the question of leadership

COMMENT | A historic turning point is reached by the statements of Dr Mahathir and Anwar in the past two days.

Think tank: Refugees could contribute over RM3b to GDP by 2024

Think tank: Refugees could contribute over RM3b to GDP by 2024

It makes economic sense to give refugees the right to work, says Ideas researcher Wan Ya Shin.

No apologies, but I feel sorry for minister

No apologies, but I feel sorry for minister

LETTER | Kulasegaran fails to comprehend the essence of my statement and ends up misrepresenting the facts, intentionally or otherwise.

Justo claims wanted ex-Petrosaudi directors in Europe

Justo claims wanted ex-Petrosaudi directors in Europe

Tarek Obaid in Switzerland, Patrick Mahony resides in Switzerland and the UK, says 1MDB whistleblower Xavier Andre Justo.

Collapsed condo project to cease construction pending probe - Minister

Collapsed condo project to cease construction pending probe - Minister

UPDATED 1.10PM | Two construction workers had to be rescued when the building in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, collapsed yesterday.

DAP lawmakers slam 'trying to save the nation' stance by PAS

DAP lawmakers slam 'trying to save the nation' stance by PAS

They respond to claims by PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang on the planned confidence motion for Dr M as PM.

Trump thanks Cambodia over ship in rare message to China-ally

Trump thanks Cambodia over ship in rare message to China-ally

CORONAVIRUS | Plans also underway to evacuate US citizens on the Diamond Princess that has been quarantined in a Japanese port for nearly two weeks.

WHO: Joint China mission to start coronavirus probe this weekend

WHO: Joint China mission to start coronavirus probe this weekend

CORONAVIRUS | The team of 12 international and 12 Chinese members will focus on how the disease is spreading and its severity.

Three MPK personnel detained for posing as cops

Three MPK personnel detained for posing as cops

The three enforcers had allegedly impersonated policemen to blackmail a foreigner in Klang Utara.

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

The football club was also fined 30m euros after an investigation into alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules.

Allegation of five Covid-19 cases in Klang Hospital a hoax - Health Ministry

Allegation of five Covid-19 cases in Klang Hospital a hoax - Health Ministry

CORONAVIRUS | The video clip that went viral actually shows the standard operating procedure to detect close contact with the disease.

Beijing imposes 14-day self-quarantine on arrivals

Beijing imposes 14-day self-quarantine on arrivals

CORONAVIRUS | Authorities will punish those who refuse to quarantine themselves or follow official rules on containing the coronavirus.

White House memo says strike on Soleimani in response to past attacks

White House memo says strike on Soleimani in response to past attacks

The strike, and Iran’s retaliation, had raised fears of wider war and frustrated some US lawmakers.

Two extricated from collapsed building, and 9 news from yesterday

Two extricated from collapsed building, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Who is afraid of PAS’ 'con–vote'?

Who is afraid of PAS’ 'con–vote'?

COMMENT | This piece of political theatre from PAS lays bare the schisms within Pakatan Harapan.

'Gutsy' Normah appointed first female counter-terrorism chief

'Gutsy' Normah appointed first female counter-terrorism chief

She is a gutsy, brainy, highly qualified and an experienced officer of very high integrity, says the IGP.

Yoursay: 'Vote of confidence' for PM a waste of time

Yoursay: 'Vote of confidence' for PM a waste of time

YOURSAY | 'It is absurd for opposition parties to move a vote of confidence for a PM with existing majority support.'