Archive - 18 February 2020

Youth and Sports minister calls for urgent need to streamline citizenship application process.

CORONAVIRUS | The 35-year-old Malaysian is a Singapore Work Pass holder and has no recent travel history to China, says ministry.

Meeriam Rosaline has no right to intervene in the suit to determine Samy Vellu's mental health, says lawyer.

CORONAVIRUS | Health Ministry also urged to conduct Covid-19 tests among patients with severe acute respiratory infection.

Waythamoorthy: The Orang Asli wants their dumpsite settlement to be maintained.

UPDATED 11.50PM: If there are other ways in law that can be used to curb drug abuse or drug trafficking, we will amend the law, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

INTERVIEW | Infectious disease expert Dr Christopher Lee also hopes more information about patients can be made public.

The Pakatan Harapan presidential council will meet this Friday to discuss the prime ministerial transition plan.

LETTER | High-level consumption does not translate to highest polluter.

He claims the sections involved Anwar and have no direct bearing on the cause of action stated by the suit.

CORONAVIRUS | Latest to get well are a nine-year-old boy and his 45-year-old father who are both M'sians.

Based on data from China showing decline in cases, WHO maintains assessment that Covid-19 is not a global epidemic.

LETTER | The picket was largely peaceful until a management representative appeared on the scene for about 10 minutes.

CORONAVIRUS | Travel restrictions due to the outbreak have idled much of China's economy and stalled key elements of the BRI.

CORONAVIRUS | Feeling guilty while resting during illness prompts doc to give online consultation to patients.

CORONAVIRUS | Finance minister says a planned hike in goods and services tax would not take place in 2021.

The Seremban Health Department launches a probe after a video of the incident goes viral.

Khairul Dzaimee says enforcement action took place on businesses near the temple.

Syed Saddiq urges more firms to come forward to collaborate and help these youths at risk to serve the community.

The charges against the gang leader include possessing firearms and bullets without a valid licence or permit.

'The new field would be of very high quality, durable and more suitable for the country’s weather.'

LETTER | So why are some animal groups raising their hackles at the ministry?

Liu Zhiming, described as a leading figure in neurosurgery, died at 10.30am this morning.

UPDATED 7.15PM | Witness says Joshua had told him that the Islamic religious authorities were looking for him.

The State Health Department had revoked the clinic's operating license on Dec 10, last year.

Christina Liew and Samsuri Baharuddin are attempting in invalidate a record-setting RM558 million award against them.

LETTER | All condominium residents are exempted from paying the six percent GST rate which came into effect on Apri 1,l 2015.

CORONAVIRUS | Southeast Asia is the favourite for Chinese tourists, the region's top foreign visitors.

LETTER | These relief assistances will help to spur domestic spending and improve economic growth.

The two accused are claiming trial and the case is set for mention on March 17.

CORONAVIRUS | The cruise ship Diamond Princess, with more than 400 cases, has by far the largest cluster outside China.

Migrant Care opposes challenge to protection law, claims workers in recent case may not have been fully compensated.

The Port Dickson MP had filed the originating summons to challenge the implementation of the NSC Act 2016.

Some PAS leaders are suddenly 'constitutional experts' as they spew legal nonsense on the matter, DAP stalwart says.

Its president Ahmad Ismail said Selangor should stop degazetting its forest reserve.

LETTER | The recent statement of the human resources minister needs to be examined by the Malaysian public.

ROSMAH TRIAL | After being grilled, ex-education sec-gen concedes making inconsistent statements in court.

INTERVIEW | M'sia has a vested interest in S'pore's health authorities doing a good job to battle the virus, says Dr Christopher Lee.

PWDC has shown good performance last year with 423 events and 91,000 participation.

Xu Zhiyong had written many articles criticising Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says only members of Parliament can do so.

Son of the country's president was caught having a collection of 25 supercars, including a Ferrari Enzo and a Bugatti Veyron.

He is charged with 33 counts of money laundering and criminal breach of trust involving almost RM4m.

UPDATED 12.20PM | Tabung Haji and Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd say none of the hotels' employees will be laid off.

MP SPEAKS | The spending on the cars and bonuses are jarring in light of the state's poor economic condition.

Here's a chance for those with a picture posing together with Sultan Ibrahim to win attractive prizes.

It occurred as Nigerian refugees rushed to get food and clothes in a community centre in Niger.

The money will go to fund all those fighting to protect the environment and counter climate change effects, says the Amazon CEO.

The former actor and television host suffered a heart attack, according to his wife's manager.

Its spread has impacted the country and the international tourism industry needs an effective initiative and strategy, says tourism minister.

COMMENT | It should help cushion the impact of economic disruption now - and also promote economic transformation for the future.

COMMENT | The Sabahan model in which party loyalties are non-existent is on the verge of infecting the Malay-majority parties.

COMMENT | This Friday will determine if democracy will prevail or see the end of Harapan.

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

Two colleagues tried to swim to shore after their boat broke down, but only one of them made it.