Archive - 5 March 2020

CORONAVIRUS | TDM Bhd said health care workers who had been in contact with the patient have also have been identified for screening.

They say that in lieu of a snap election, democratic processes in parliament becomes critical for the new gov't to gain public acceptance.

He was all smiles when he learned that he had scored 11 As at a press conference to announce the 2019 SPM results.

Chow Kon Yeow says the state government would not accept candidates proposed by other parties.

The swearing-in will take place at Dewan Seri Utama at the governor's office at 3.30pm.

CORONAVIRUS | The decision to temporarily close its headquarters in Cyberjaya is to make way for cleaning and disinfection works.

The Swiss national says he couldn't risk the safety of his family.

The party's sec-gen Chong Sin Woon says MCA is now in the ruling coalition and will submit a request.

The extra time will allow the new ministers to better prepare themselves, says the PMD.

Khairul Azwan Harun, from Umno, gives him a 'four-star' rating.

CORONAVIRUS | It has reached some 80 nations with more new cases now reported outside China.

Putrajaya MP testifies in court he sold the Digi shares that can be worth RM5 billion today.

UPDATED 8.10PM | The government is imposing export controls on surgical masks in light of a new wave of infections.

COMMENT | If Bersatu comes into a coalition with Umno and PAS, it will be eaten up alive by the two Malay parties, especially as Bersatu without Mahathir means very little electorally.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | Latheefa Koya says content of the recordings more important than finding out if the recordings were illegally obtained or intercepted.

Its coordinator Aminolhuda Hassan says an official letter will be sent to Johor State Assembly speaker Suhaizan Kaiat this Sunday.

Although dismissing this as a rumour, Selangor MB Amirudin Shari, however, urges the instigators to repent.

This is after it was revealed in court that the former cabinet minister was once worth around RM900 million.

"We continue to function and play our role, there is no question of change - except maybe for changes following retirements," says Abdul Hamid Bador.

The lawsuit will be based on a legal document signed before they were fielded as candidates at GE14.

Perez de Cuellar, whose life spanned a century, served as head of the international body from 1982 to 1991.

Chong Sin Woon says party wants to fix Harapan-era mistakes and is in no rush to take up gov't positions.

UPDATED 6.34PM | MB says Bersatu appointees at all levels of the state government will also be removed in stages.

Permission will be granted to any parties as long as requirements under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 have been fulfilled.

COMMENT |While the latest battle may have been lost, the war continues, and it's still a close fight.

KINILENS | Mixed emotions on display as former students of SMK Selayang Baru and SMK Darul Ehsan collect their 2019 SPM results

CORONAVIRUS | Johor Health director advises members of the public not to spread the unverified statement.

Jailani Khamis says the offer came from DAP, PKR and Amanah but he remains committed to a PN state government.

Not only that, but he will also have to deal with a hostile foreign press that can negatively affect investor sentiment, says a former deputy minister.

This will be until the appointment of new cabinet ministers.

The former minister also accuses the prosecution of tarnishing his image and defaming him.

MCA spokesperson adds that BN could win the next general election. It does not need to use the rear door.

He says HR Ministry under Kulasegaran had put into action a plan to boost the job skills of Malay-Muslim students.

CORONAVIRUS | Minister says schools and universities would be closed from Thursday until at least March 15.

MP SPEAKS | 'If I had a chance to speak to each and everyone of you, I would ask that you do not lose hope.'

Both cases involved patients with no recent travel history to affected countries.

A special functions officer argues that there is no 28-day notice requirement for it.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Bersatu's Noor Effandi Ahmad claims blindsided by BN announcement

Ex-minister defends former PM, says Bersatu members were lured to Sheraton to get party to quit Harapan.

LETTER | Business schools must study the major attributes of politicians.

LETTER | Perhaps it is time for the women to take stock and take charge.

The wealth of the country’s 50 richest people fell for a second straight year due to a weaker ringgit, Forbes Asia says.

Hire registered real estate agents to assist in such transactions to avoid being cheated by illegal brokers, it says.

The post was formerly held by Warisan’s Penampang MP Darell Leiking.

COMMENT | How the prime minister handles the matter will decide the fight against corruption.

A total of 8,876 students obtain straight As in 2019 compared to the year before.

Position needs to be filled to refocus efforts on containing new waves of Covid-19 infections, says Ikatan.

LETTER | Overconcentration of power in PM office and party leadership cannot be resolved by the PR electoral system either.

Marzuki Mohamad has previously worked for Muhyiddin in various roles throughout the latter's political career.

Having already qualified for the keirin event, national track cyclist will also compete in the sprint event at the Olympics.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | Malaysiakini brings you live reports of Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

CORONAVIRUS | Covid-19 will hold 2020 global output gains to their slowest pace since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, IMF says.

Police record statement of businessperson and also that of four witnesses in the case.

Kedah MB questions why PM singing new tune over 1MDB scandal, which the latter previously spoke out against.

DAP president, who is also special envoy to China, says party members need to work hard as long as they still hold posts.

MP SPEAKS | The coalition was a loose and hastily scraped together alliance, it's no wonder internal differences brought it to its end.

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