Archive - 21 February 2020

The prosecution has to apply to the court to withdraw the charges and seek their discharge, says a source.

It claims the appointments were an attempt to deny it a role in the state Pakatan Harapan coalition.

How does weighing an additional 0.7kg affect one’s job performance, asks the Women’s Aid Organisation.

Harapan on the ground doesn't look vibrant enough, says PKR's parliamentary whip Johari Abdul.

LETTER | The least Malaysian workers could have are their rights in the workplace.

PKNS clarifies that Selangor Business Capital project has nothing to do with Kuala Langat (North) Forest Reserve.

Amirudin Shari said until then the state government will not degazette the forest reserve.

'It is disheartening that citizens could be arrested, charged and incarcerated without bail for a prolonged period on charges with no prospect of conviction.'

Finance Ministry: This is an increase from last week’s RON95 price of RM2.06 per litre while diesel remains at RM2.14 per litre.

LETTER | It must strive to leave the country in better shape for the younger bumiputera.

This comes as AG Tommy Thomas announces to discontinue proceedings against 12 accused of supporting LTTE.

A date will also bring stability, political certainty that will benefit the economy and policymaking, says Subang MP Wong Chen.

Omar Kutty says as long as LTTE is listed in the gazette, individuals may get arrested and charged in relation to the defunct militant organisation.

It says that such a move will promote economic growth and provide sufficient liquidity in the market.

CORONAVIRUS | Court orders Fui Lina to serve her jail sentence today, pay RM1,000 fine.

LETTER | Often newcomers to the job market are not given the opportunity to fill in vacancies for lack of experience.

CORONAVIRUS | The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) president pleads not guilty, claims trial.

Each coordinator will be provided with the PM's special allocation of RM500,000 says the council chairperson.

The new coronavirus has infected 234 people in two prisons and top officials responsible for the outbreaks have been fired.

He says although the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 was abolished, current laws are sufficient to deal with the spread of fake news.

It will allow gov't to take action against M'sians and companies operating abroad, Mestecc says.

Party members show support for embattled ex-deputy youth chief after he was issued a show-cause letter.

Governments must stand up to scrutiny, and defamation suits can result in a chilling effect.

UPDATED WITH AG'S FULL STATEMENT | They simply had photos of slain LTTE leaders in their phones or Facebook accounts, says Tommy Thomas.

Darell Leiking adds that the new policy will further enhance the automotive industry in Malaysia.

Dr M says the AP system is needed to ensure the import of foreign cars complies with standards.

UPDATED 3.15PM: CORONAVIRUS | DPM says 20 public universities and 17 private institutes have SOPs on Covid-19.

'History is always a good guide. It may be useful to rescreen the drama of 1997/98 plus the unseen cuts and to read the original script.'

A Finance Ministry source says the allegation is most likely 'fake news'.

UPDATED 1.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | But screening measures will be tightened at Malaysia's entry points, Wan Azizah says.

COMMENT | Difficult for politicians to move away from playing the race and religion card as the Malay vote is key to staying in power.

The automotive policy will also implement the new Malaysian Vehicle Project to develop two national cars and one national motorcycle.

CORONAVIRUS | More than 600 travellers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise liner have been infected with the virus.

However, it will not be exhibited to the public until M'sia acquires an investor to develop the car, Mahathir says.

Inflation in January driven by a rise in the transport sector due to higher fuel prices.

The virus outbreak has broadened discontent with the city’s leadership and China’s influence on the financial hub.

Prosecution’s appeal to quash KL Sessions Court ruling dismissed in national diver's sexual assault case.

The couple, who arrived at 10.45am, was quizzed for about an hour at the federal police headquarters.

LETTER | This is needed to prevent another repeat of outbreaks like Covid-19 and Sars, not only in China but globally.

70-year-old victim seriously injured, police believe incident not related to terrorism.

CORONAVIRUS | Its health commission confirms 411 new cases, uptick reverses three days of decline.

CORONAVIRUS | It’s like someone dropped a bomb in the middle of the city. It looks like a zombie apocalypse, says Daegu resident.

His lawyer says the money laundering charge is baseless and wrong.

What veteran Republican did pose threat to US democracy, judge says, while Trump claimed Stone was unfairly treated.

Jingga 13 Malaysia says the fake poster circulating on social media is meant to create tension and destroy a peaceful power transition.

M'sia gov't agreed on extension after it received WHO's recognition for most trusted Level Three field hospital there.

Police are also expecting the couple at Bukit Aman today to record their statement on the matter.

CORONAVIRUS | The World Health Organisation is fast-tracking two drugs to expedite the search for a cure.

MRL says it did not apply to degazette reserve but wants to obtain a permit to use portions of the forest.

Train tracks will also encroach on their farmlands, Kg Busut Baru villagers say.

'Those who oppose this proposal do not realise they are oblivious and have misunderstood the truth,' says S'gor MB.

Ikatan Guru-Guru Muslim Malaysia wants two sections of the Education Act providing for such schools to be declared inconsistent with the Constitution.

As opposition mounts, Amirudin claims degazette plan will not affect Orang Asli and state intends to increase forest reserves.

COMMENT | The judges are setting a dangerous precedent by allowing preferential treatment for Najib's lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

MALAYSIANSKINI | An acclaimed playwright decides its time to revisit an earlier era of Reformasi

YOURSAY | 'Harapan must focus on 'big picture' politics because this has resonance with the electorate…'

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

COMMENT | The current malapportionment is bad enough but the influx of eight million new voters will worsen it.

YOURSAY | 'Kok probably did not expect to be thrust into the eye of the storm…'

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said the Johor Causeway records 250,000 movements daily and requires extra attention.