Archive - 22 February 2020

Tunku Alizakri Alias says the environment was different then so it is rather unfair to make the comparisons.

The group's secretary says they are planning for mobilisation and the number each ally will send.

He also points out that one of accused was charged for activities before the LTTE was gazetted a terrorist organisation.

It is fair not to accept reasons given by the AG but integrity is what matters, says the deputy minister.

He says the move is against the attorney-general's role as the federal government's main legal advisor,

Its president Abdul Halim Mansor says returns from investments abroad have been very positive for the fund.

They demand for a governing body which is free from moral, corruption or criminal scandals.

CORONAVIRUS | She was detected with symptoms after walking through the thermal scanner upon arrival at KLIA.

Minister also denies allegations that Bersatu had threatened to leave the coalition.

The 1MDB-linked items under guard at Bank Negara had been seized by the MACC.

PAS secretary-general says the PM can now focus on the country and economy without undue politically motivated interference.

LETTER | Terengganu's guidelines violate the right to freedom of expression and the right to culture for its people.

He says the forest reserve is where local Orang Asli harvest natural resources such as bamboo and herbal medicines, and hunt wild game.

CORONAVIRUS | After over 72 hours of treatment, the woman has shown positive health developments, says Health Ministry DG Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields holds prayers for the recovery of Covid-19 victims and protection.

To date, 77,280 people have been infected with 2,360 deaths, mostly in China where the virus first broke out in Wuhan, Hubei.

Malaysia has recorded 22 cases to date, 17 of which have recovered. There has been no new cases in the country for a week.

Hassan Karim lauds Anwar Ibrahim for exercising patience and not pressuring Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He says the matter is within the home minister's jurisdiction and the AG cannot interfere.

He says street protest can result in chaos and others taking advantage of the situation.

CORONAVIRUS | The incubation period of the virus could be much longer than the presumed 14 days.

CORONAVIRUS | The ships will provide safe dining, living conditions for medics as they fight the epidemic, says state media.

We should be tough on terrorism and I do not compromise with terror, says PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution: Harapan presidential council to appoint positions from chiefs of component parties.

'We are firm and united, and we will administer and run the government until the rakyat decides otherwise.'

CORONAVIRUS | Of the national total (346), almost half are linked to a 61-year-old woman known as “Patient 31”.

The payout amounts to RM41.68 billion for Simpanan Konvensional.

He says the important matter is that no one questions the transition now.

PKR must respect and abide by the decision and the same applies to our partners, says PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

The victim was killed due to an apparent disagreement over the ownership of a house.

Bersatu accuses Tommy Thomas of power abuse, Umno Youth calls for his resignation.

The DPM says a major target is to resolve the issues caused by the Covid-19 outbreak and its effect on the economy.

Some of the items are being stored at a vault in Bank Negara for safekeeping pending undergoing court cases.

He is wanted by the US on 18 criminal counts of conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law.

The company's new board had undertaken sweeping changes to resolve issues facing the manufacturer.

Anwar takes a diplomatic position but it remains to be seen if he will rein in his supporters.

COMMENT | The false equivalency between the IS and the now-defunct LTTE is going to gain more momentum.

It threatens immunity provided to the companies that shield them from liability involving content posted by users.

COMMENT | Tragically, many Malay 'champions' do not recognise what hurts the Malays.

Perlis RTD says any request for money is for outstanding summonses.

The Covid-19 outbreak which started in China has claimed more than 2,000 lives.

UPDATED 1.04AM | 'There is no timeframe. It is up to me,' says PM with Anwar at his side.