Archive - 9 May 2020

Cops arrest Patrick Teoh over alleged insults to TMJ

Cops arrest Patrick Teoh over alleged insults to TMJ

The noted radio DJ, MC and theatre personality is alleged to have posted a video on Facebook.

Muhyiddin loyalists say Dr M's no-confidence motion bad for rakyat

Muhyiddin loyalists say Dr M's no-confidence motion bad for rakyat

I can't support the motion and I believe the people want to give Muhyiddin a chance, says Perak MB Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

MP urges gov't to mass test migrant workers, low-cost flats residents

MP urges gov't to mass test migrant workers, low-cost flats residents

CORONAVIRUS | This is after MOH reports a fourth cluster of infected blue-collar migrant workers.

No discount for Petronas to settle 2019 SST: S'wak assistant minister

No discount for Petronas to settle 2019 SST: S'wak assistant minister

The Sarawak state government dismisses the claim by its former state finance minister Wong Soon Koh.

'Mazlan is a liar' - Osman Sapian denies Johor Bersatu-Umno tiff resolved

'Mazlan is a liar' - Osman Sapian denies Johor Bersatu-Umno tiff resolved

It is not resolved, Mazlan lied, the former menteri besar tells Malaysiakini.

PM to address nation tomorrow ahead of MCO expiry

PM to address nation tomorrow ahead of MCO expiry

The address comes just two days before the movement control order (MCO) is set to expire on May 12.

COMMENT | Enough of Politics 1.0

COMMENT | Enough of Politics 1.0

COMMENT | We need to redesign sociopolitical movements from the ground up, and make every day May 9.

ADUN SPEAKS | Motion of confidence and dissolution of Parliament

ADUN SPEAKS | Motion of confidence and dissolution of Parliament

ADUN SPEAKS | Careful reading of the Federal Constitution seems to suggest that dissolution is for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to decide.

BPN: 'Will Makcik Kiah be disqualified over her goreng pisang business?'

BPN: 'Will Makcik Kiah be disqualified over her goreng pisang business?'

Syahredzan Johan highlights the plight of CCM-registered traders whose BPN appeals were rejected.

Don’t use Covid-19 as excuse to restrict media scrutiny, groups urge Dewan Rakyat

Don’t use Covid-19 as excuse to restrict media scrutiny, groups urge Dewan Rakyat

Speaker Mohd Ariff Mohd Yusof is only allowing government-owned media to physically cover the May 18 proceedings.

Mahathir supported quitting Harapan - Bersatu info chief

Mahathir supported quitting Harapan - Bersatu info chief

Radzi Jidin claims the move was in discussion for months and not a hasty decision.

Dr M: On current course, Bersatu will be destroyed in GE15

Dr M: On current course, Bersatu will be destroyed in GE15

The former premier wants Bersatu members to reconsider their positions as part of the Perikatan Nasional government.

MASwings aircraft skids on landing, no one hurt

MASwings aircraft skids on landing, no one hurt

The incident occurred at the Long Seri Airport, Miri division, Sarawak.

Sports Ministry seeks permission to restart badminton training

Sports Ministry seeks permission to restart badminton training

CORONAVIRUS | Minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican says BAM has devised SOPs to curb the spread of Covid-19 if greenlight is given.

Slow business days in city centre amidst conditional MCO

Slow business days in city centre amidst conditional MCO

The city's 'Golden Triangle' is slow to come to life with many shops still closed and the crowds nowhere to be seen.

Singapore reports 753 new Covid-19 cases, total cases passes 22,000

Singapore reports 753 new Covid-19 cases, total cases passes 22,000

CORONAVIRUS | More than 88 percent of the cases have been attributed to outbreaks involving foreign workers dormitories.

Covid-19: 54 new cases, one new death

Covid-19: 54 new cases, one new death

UPDATED 5.39PM | CORONAVIRUS | Total cases at 6,589 with 1,552 active cases.

Health Ministry takes a breather, to issue statement instead of going live

Health Ministry takes a breather, to issue statement instead of going live

This will be the first time the ministry will be going off air since the second wave of Covid-19 infections.
COMMENT | What must first be fixed if we want democracy?

COMMENT | What must first be fixed if we want democracy?

'M'sian parties need to be fixed because of party-hopping, clientelism, implosion and failure to produce policy competition.'

Anwar refutes claim he was made opposition leader to fend off Dr M

Anwar refutes claim he was made opposition leader to fend off Dr M

Parliament was informed on April 30 about Anwar being chosen as opposition leader while Shafie Apdal’s motion was submitted on May 4.
Conditional MCO: Police drones monitor SOP compliance in public areas

Conditional MCO: Police drones monitor SOP compliance in public areas

Public announcements and aerial surveillance of public areas are carried out as part of government efforts to curb Covid-19.
The fight is still on, Anwar and Dr M say in joint statement

The fight is still on, Anwar and Dr M say in joint statement

The joint statement comes amid questions about whether Pakatan Harapan is still willing to work with Mahathir after his party left the coalition.
Minister explains how RM40.3m in Covid-19 fund being spent

Minister explains how RM40.3m in Covid-19 fund being spent

UPDATED 4.19PM | Most have been given to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s Yayasan Kebajikan Negara.

Cameron Highlands MP among those tipped for GLC appointments

Cameron Highlands MP among those tipped for GLC appointments

This follows a recent spate of GLC appointments of MPs in the run-up to the May 18 Parliament sitting.
PN and Harapan make their moves ahead of Perak assembly sitting

PN and Harapan make their moves ahead of Perak assembly sitting

The Perak gov't seeks to oust the House speaker while Harapan appoints Aziz Bari as the state opposition leader.
LETTER | How to support the M'sian arts ecosystem in a time of Covid-19

LETTER | How to support the M'sian arts ecosystem in a time of Covid-19

With a bit of support from the relevant gov't agencies, the local arts and performance scene can soar.

LETTER | Status of workers in change of business ownership

LETTER | Status of workers in change of business ownership

The law states that a contract of service cannot be transferred from one employer to another without the employee’s consent.
LETTER | Not appropriate time to table no-confidence motion against PM

LETTER | Not appropriate time to table no-confidence motion against PM

Can’t we all wait for a time when things simmer down and we are in calmer waters, to do so?
Treasury approves 2.3m new applications for BPN, total payout at RM1.7b

Treasury approves 2.3m new applications for BPN, total payout at RM1.7b

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz total recipients stands at 10.6 million.

Maszlee turns down appointment as Mara Corp adviser

Maszlee turns down appointment as Mara Corp adviser

The former education minister says his decision must be in line with the mandate given to him by Malaysians.

COMMENT | Palatable strategies for the Covid-19 epilogue

COMMENT | Palatable strategies for the Covid-19 epilogue

Authorities must balance between strict lockdowns to reduce infections and deaths at crushing socio-economic costs versus zero mass social containment.
Covid-19 red zones increase to 11, driven by spike in Rembau

Covid-19 red zones increase to 11, driven by spike in Rembau

CORONAVIRUS | A Covid-19 outbreak had taken place at a factory in Pedas, Rembau involving foreign workers.
COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

COMMENT | Who calls the shots - Putrajaya or states?

For far too long the states in Malaysia have been subservient to the federal government.
COMMENT | Fine-tuning foreign labour policies to accommodate locals

COMMENT | Fine-tuning foreign labour policies to accommodate locals

Despite the government’s efforts to adjust labour policies in supporting vulnerable Malaysians to get jobs, society’s mindset also needs to be changed.
COMMENT | What 'new normal'?

COMMENT | What 'new normal'?

In no time, Malaysians will return to normal, not the 'new normal' but the 'old normal' that everyone is used to.

3.5mil EPF contributors getting RM1.66b under i-Lestari initiative

3.5mil EPF contributors getting RM1.66b under i-Lestari initiative

Money to be credited into bank accounts via electronic transfer between May 4 and 18 says Deputy Finance Minister I Abdul Rahim Bakri.

Open other economic sectors including hairdressers, urges economist

Open other economic sectors including hairdressers, urges economist

He, however, contends that the reopening of the rest of the economy has to be carried out under strict SOPs.
Covid-19: List of fake news as at 9am today

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 9am today

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media as at 9am today.

No escape as deadly gas from chemical plant sweeps through Indian village

No escape as deadly gas from chemical plant sweeps through Indian village

The leak from a plant owned by South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd killed 11 villagers.

COMMENT | Where are we now?

COMMENT | Where are we now?

The coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown had distracted everybody from anything else.

Air Force flies home 19 people to Sabah, Sarawak

Air Force flies home 19 people to Sabah, Sarawak

The university students and those working overseas had undergone health checks before boarding the A400M transport aircraft.
Mexico asks US for answers over historic gun-running row

Mexico asks US for answers over historic gun-running row

The US scheme allowed people to illegally buy arms in the United States and take them to Mexico...
Ball in Muhyiddin's court, says parliamentary observer

Ball in Muhyiddin's court, says parliamentary observer

Former Backbenchers Council coordinator says that the PM has control over whether or not he needs to face a vote.
Contagion: Latest on Covid-19 worldwide, around 270,000 dead

Contagion: Latest on Covid-19 worldwide, around 270,000 dead

CORONAVIRUS | As of yesterday, more than 3.89 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus.
COMMENT | Muhyiddin stole our gov’t, don’t let him steal our Parliament

COMMENT | Muhyiddin stole our gov’t, don’t let him steal our Parliament

'Let’s rise up and defend our parliamentary democracy. Sign this online petition.'
Ex-transport minister compares new Prasarana chair to predecessor

Ex-transport minister compares new Prasarana chair to predecessor

The transport body must have a leader with credibility and integrity, says Loke.

Queen tells Britain 'never give up' in tribute to WW2 generation

Queen tells Britain 'never give up' in tribute to WW2 generation

The monarch says those who served during WW2 would admire how their descendants were coping with the current lockdown.
COMMENT | Flip, flop or somersault?

COMMENT | Flip, flop or somersault?

Aren’t experts roped in for their views before policies and procedures are announced?
YOURSAY | Surviving Covid-19 - up the creek without a paddle

YOURSAY | Surviving Covid-19 - up the creek without a paddle

YOURSAY | ‘When people start disposing their assets, it tells you that many are running out of hard cash.’
Azian Osman appointed new Energy Commission chairperson

Azian Osman appointed new Energy Commission chairperson

He replaces Ahmad Fauzi Hassan who retired on March 31, 2020 following a two-year stint.

‘Gov’t nod not needed for tabling emergency motions’

‘Gov’t nod not needed for tabling emergency motions’

The emergency motion to extend parliamentary sitting is likely to be debated, but not the no-confidence motion.
COMMENT | To win Covid-19 war - treat migrants and refugees as Malaysians

COMMENT | To win Covid-19 war - treat migrants and refugees as Malaysians

Migrant workers must be treated with compassion and care during testing.

Dr M files no-confidence motion, and 9 news from yesterday

Dr M files no-confidence motion, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Gov’t to release MyTrace source code to allay privacy fears

Gov’t to release MyTrace source code to allay privacy fears

Location data won’t be stored although the app has access to it, says Khairy.

Muhyiddin receives congratulatory call from Trump

Muhyiddin receives congratulatory call from Trump

CORONAVIRUS | Bilateral cooperation and the current global Covid-19 pandemic were among the topics of discussion
Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15

Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15

Limited to only mosque officials and committee members, permission yet to be extended to the public due to the Covid-19 outbreak.