Archive - 4 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Tokyo 2020 Olympics president Yoshiro Mori not considering to cancel or delay the Games.

CORONAVIRUS | Disinfection conducted at the emergency room after three cases of Covid-19 reported at the hospital.

Kelantan Bersatu waiting for central leadership to decide on what form the cooperation should take.

CORONAVIRUS | Immigration DG Khairul Dzaimee Daud says it is for stricter control in dealing with the spread of Covid-19 virus.

Former premier says there is a better chance of a fair trial with the new gov't in place.

These investigations look worryingly like a new crackdown on dissent,” says ICJ Asia Pacific director Frederick Rawski.

Former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali is among the personalities touted for top positions, says Umno source.

Ambiga Sreenevasan says the investigation does not reflect well for the new government.

Muhyiddin received briefings by senior officials of the Education Ministry, Foreign Affairs Ministry in Putrajaya.

CORONAVIRUS | The embassy extends their gratitude to Hospital Permai for providing invaluable support to Chinese citizens.

Seberang Jaya rep, who just quit as exco, says his presence at the hotel was known to CM and PKR.

Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor had almost a billion ringgit worth of assets in 2001.

Following Dr Chong's exit, PN now appears to have 29 seats in the 56-seat state assembly.

DAP veteran looks at 1976 precedent when the third premier held an emergency session to prove majority support.

COMMENT | Either the editors of the newspaper are ignorant or have a hidden agenda against the King and Muhyiddin Yassin.

UPDATED 5.10PM | Health Ministry says most of the new cases could be traced back to Patient 26.

Whatever the governor's decision, with the powers vested in him, we will respect it, says BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid.

On the media council, he says the previous Harapan gov't has agreed to promote media self-regulation.

The suspect, aged 42, was arrested in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, yesterday, after police received a report on the matter.

He explains it became incumbent for him to step down as AG after Dr Mahathir Mohamad resigned as PM.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Ram Ram Elisabeth Sitepu says this was communicated by a lawyer hired by her family.

CORONAVIRUS | The company has instructed its employees at HQ to temporarily work from home.

CORONAVIRUS | This applies to all foreigners, while non-resident M’sians who’ve visited the countries are asked to stay away.

Annuar Musa says Muhyiddin Yassin will have a wide pool of talent to choose from to avoid the pitfalls of the previous gov't.

This following the latest development on the Covid-19 outbreak with the republic detected to be one of the countries affected by the virus.

'Harapan will not waste the trust of the people,' says state PKR chief and MB Amirudin Shari.

Its chief Christina Liew quashed baseless talk that party leaders had raised doubts over his leadership in the state.

He also warns that Muhyiddin will lose a vote of confidence in Parliament if he brings in the Umno president.

CORONAVIRUS | The new plan sets out how Britain will take all necessary and reasonable steps to tackle the epidemic.

The Umno president is seen entering Seri Negeri at 11.51am.

The resignation comes after he was issued a disciplinary show cause letter by PKR accusing him of sabotaging the party.

'Cheerful' Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir holds exco meeting today.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says his party will leave the formation of the cabinet entirely to Muhyiddin.

PKR chief tweets in response to Nik Nazmi's claim that the offer was made before last week's political crisis.

Subang MP questions Muhyiddin's need to defer Parliament for so long just to reportedly pick new cabinet.

In a social media posting, he says that he expects the current political struggle over the shift in the gov't to be challenging.

COMMENT | A backdoor government based on shady deals is unlikely to do a better job than Harapan.

KINILENS | Some 50pct of the 50ha forest reserve has been destroyed by the blaze.

The function of any new Cabinet, by right, is to deliver the pledges made by the ruling coalition in its election manifesto.

Singapore-registered dredging company Starhigh Asia Pacific says erosion was present in the area before work started.

Initial probe revealed the fire was likely caused by intruders who carried out illegal burning to clear land for cash crop farming.

ANALYSIS | New PM is expected to navigate the intricacies and ideological differences of his allies in the time to come.

LETTER | Reforms must include fundamental freedom under the constitution so that all races will feel a sense of pride and belonging.

Raymond Koh's spouse gets recognition for her work in highlighting the plight of disappeared activists.

PKR head reiterates party's aim of rejecting graft and upholding Malay interests without compromising rights of others.

LETTER | While the system survived, it cannot be said the principle was fully respected.

He has 59 seats in the 120-seat parliament - two short of a ruling majority.

Its president says 'much more' aid might be required as WHO warns of a global shortage of protective equipment.

Its president says Muhyiddin's formidable task has just begun and his priority should be to rebuild the nation.

Mtem CEO hopes the bumiputera empowerment agenda will be stepped up under the new administration.

Mohd Ariff says he received a letter from Muhyiddin for the new date of the 14th Parliament session's third meeting.

COMMENT | A government whose basis is treachery and deceit has no moral legitimacy.

COMMENT | With the unexpected political blow up, many concerns are being expressed and questions left in the air.

LIVE DAY 87 | Malaysiakini brings you live reports of Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

COMMENT | The flurry of events last week makes more sense upon studying the interests and intentions of its various players.