Archive - 10 May 2020

IGP: Don't travel interstate without permission, valid reason

IGP: Don't travel interstate without permission, valid reason

Abdul Hamid Bador reminds the public as the permitted four-day travel period from May 7 ends today.
LETTER | Your options when facing a proposed pay cut

LETTER | Your options when facing a proposed pay cut

Know your rights and options then proceed to make an informed decision.
Rejected BPN applicants can appeal for reconsideration

Rejected BPN applicants can appeal for reconsideration

This is by submitting supporting documents to prove they are unemployed or facing a reduction in income, says IRB.
Putrajaya set to get third mosque - Annuar Musa

Putrajaya set to get third mosque - Annuar Musa

The population in the area is expected to increase from the current 120,000 to 300,000 in five years, he says.
EC seeks views of NSC, MOH over Chini by-election

EC seeks views of NSC, MOH over Chini by-election

EC chief says they discussed on matters if the date of the by-election is still under the conditional MCO period.
Bersatu meeting postponed after report of plot against Dr M, Mukhriz

Bersatu meeting postponed after report of plot against Dr M, Mukhriz

This is according to a notice issued by party working secretary Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya.

MP SPEAKS | Lessons from Quran as mankind faces its greatest modern challenge

MP SPEAKS | Lessons from Quran as mankind faces its greatest modern challenge

On the occasion of Nuzul al-Quran, remember that God is with us to overcome the difficulties we face today.
DAP Youth backs continued cooperation between Anwar and Dr M

DAP Youth backs continued cooperation between Anwar and Dr M

It can spur the spirit of people and supporters who had worked hard to change the country's trajectory, says Howard Lee.
MOH aims for single-digit cases in coming one or two weeks

MOH aims for single-digit cases in coming one or two weeks

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reminds the public to comply with the SOP.

Idris Jusoh made Felda chairperson effective May 1

Idris Jusoh made Felda chairperson effective May 1

Former higher education minister replaces Mohd Bakke Salleh, who is now Telekom chairperson.

'Muhyiddin may be the only founder left if Bersatu proceeds with sackings'

'Muhyiddin may be the only founder left if Bersatu proceeds with sackings'

A supreme council member hopes the speculation of action against Dr M and Mukhriz is not true.
Patrick Teoh remanded for three days over alleged insults to TMJ

Patrick Teoh remanded for three days over alleged insults to TMJ

Online portal Malay Mail reported that Teoh has been remanded for from today until May 12 to facilitate investigations.

Dr M and Mukhriz's fates hang in the balance

Dr M and Mukhriz's fates hang in the balance

Both are not invited for the Bersatu supreme council meeting which is expected to be held tomorrow.

Covid-19: More than 5,000 total recoveries, 67 new infections

Covid-19: More than 5,000 total recoveries, 67 new infections

CORONAVIRUS | The number of Covid-19 recoveries has reached 5,025 with 96 new recoveries recorded today.

PAS leaders coy on plan to oust Mukhriz, say sultan will decide on new MB

PAS leaders coy on plan to oust Mukhriz, say sultan will decide on new MB

Mukhriz has a fragile majority in Kedah with 19 seats to the 17 seats controlled by PAS and Umno.

Action taken against foreign traders in K'tan for price increase

Action taken against foreign traders in K'tan for price increase

CORONAVIRUS | Seven traders are issued with compounds of RM1,000 each for not displaying the price of goods.
Work from home is now a permanent option for PNB - Jalil

Work from home is now a permanent option for PNB - Jalil

The PNB president and CEO says most meetings would be a hybrid of virtual and in-person

Enought time to prepare for Thomas and Uber cups - BAM

Enought time to prepare for Thomas and Uber cups - BAM

Its sec-gen Kenny Goh says they have until the middle of July to name the squads for the two tournaments.

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

CORONAVIRUS | The supermarket chain says, however, it will continue to source for the supply of chicken from other suppliers.

LETTER | Surrendering our privacy during a pandemic

LETTER | Surrendering our privacy during a pandemic

Our privacy may be unknowingly eroded due to changes caused by Covid-19 and adoption of technology to deal with it.

Gov’t to loosen interstate travel rule for working spouses to reunite with families

Gov’t to loosen interstate travel rule for working spouses to reunite with families

CORONAVIRUS | PM Muhyiddin Yassin says this will help those working in separate states to see their children and spouses.

BPN aid appeal extended to May 31

BPN aid appeal extended to May 31

UPDATED 3.35PM | Appeals can be made via email or directly at the nearest IRB office beginning tomorrow or Tuesday, says PM.

Raya visit within same state allowed, capped at 20 people

Raya visit within same state allowed, capped at 20 people

UPDATED 3.07PM | However, out-of-state visits are still not permitted, same rules apply to Hari Gawai and Hari Keamatan.

PM: Conditional MCO extended until June 9

PM: Conditional MCO extended until June 9

UPDATED 3.19PM | Muhyiddin says current conditional MCO restrictions will remain in place for the four week period.

Over 43pct returned to work under conditional MCO

Over 43pct returned to work under conditional MCO

UPDATED 4PM | This amounted to an estimated 6.64 million people, PM says.

Medical frontliner in viral image shares experience helping the elderly

Medical frontliner in viral image shares experience helping the elderly

Health DG describes health inspectors Mastura Maznor and Shahir Razali as heroes.

No worthy PM candidate without ‘Umno DNA’ - former BN minister

No worthy PM candidate without ‘Umno DNA’ - former BN minister

Ahmad Shabery Cheek says there is no one in the country of prime minister material that did not come from Umno stock.

MP SPEAKS | No excuse to lockdown Parliament

MP SPEAKS | No excuse to lockdown Parliament

M'sia must not be infamous for power abuse, rampant corruption, the revival of kleptocracy and human rights violation.

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 10am today

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 10am today

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media.

PAS setting the table for gov't takeover in Kedah?

PAS setting the table for gov't takeover in Kedah?

Kedah PAS leadership has summoned all of its 15 state assemblypersons to a meeting this morning, Berita Harian reported.

Gov't flip-flop on Covid-19 policies causing confusion - MMA

Gov't flip-flop on Covid-19 policies causing confusion - MMA

Stakeholders are frustrated over no clear-cut guidelines on the testing of workers before resumption of business.

Calls for school heads to allow teachers to remain working remotely

Calls for school heads to allow teachers to remain working remotely

Unclear instructions about returning to school for work cause complaints among teachers living far away during MCO.

Five more districts free of Covid-19, Hulu Langat goes from red to yellow

Five more districts free of Covid-19, Hulu Langat goes from red to yellow

CORONAVIRUS | The five are Kuala Nerus and Setiu in Terengganu, Simunjan in Sarawak, Beaufort in Sabah and Sabak Bernam in Selangor.

Interstate travel: Many opt to make journey at night

Interstate travel: Many opt to make journey at night

Police say it is because of Ramadan with most people preferring to start travelling after breaking fast.

S Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest since April 9

S Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest since April 9

CORONAVIRUS | The KCDC says of the new cases, 26 were domestically transmitted infections and eight were imported cases.

Leave no one out, Zahid urges gov't to widen BPN scope

Leave no one out, Zahid urges gov't to widen BPN scope

UPDATED 11.58AM | He says many were disqualified from aid as they had businesses registered under SSM which may no longer be active.

LETTER | Lead M'sia with consistent public health policies

LETTER | Lead M'sia with consistent public health policies

These policies must be based on evidence and public health experts in the fight against Covid-19.

Australia's biggest state to ease coronavirus lockdown from May 15

Australia's biggest state to ease coronavirus lockdown from May 15

CORONAVIRUS | New South Wales recorded just two new cases on Saturday, clearing the way for loosening of lockdown measures.

COMMENT | Malaysia’s slick politics of oil

COMMENT | Malaysia’s slick politics of oil

Putrajaya is facing a twin problem – plunge in oil prices and the demand for oil royalties from states.
COMMENT | Enter the grim political dimension in life and livelihood equation

COMMENT | Enter the grim political dimension in life and livelihood equation

How does a vote of no confidence help to uplift the sagging economy and ensure a second wave of Covid-19 will not occur?

China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces

China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces

CORONAVIRUS | Twelve of the cases were locally transmitted, including 11 cases in Jilin while two others were imported infections.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87

Flamboyant Grammy Award winner with hits such as 'Tutti Frutti' passed away from bone cancer.

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Police air wing unit monitors country's waters during MCO

Police air wing unit monitors country's waters during MCO

It has been able to thwart several attempts by undocumented migrants to enter M'sian waters.

PJ Old Town areas under enhanced MCO

PJ Old Town areas under enhanced MCO

CORONAVIRUS | This is following the detection of 26 positive Covid-19 cases in the Jalan Othman wet market area.

Shahir and Mastura, you are our heroes - Health DG

Shahir and Mastura, you are our heroes - Health DG

Noor Hisham praises two frontliners for their dedication and carrying an elderly woman to a Covid-19 test centre.

COMMENT | Mother's Day request: Allow M'sian mums to pass citizenship to kids born abroad - NGO

COMMENT | Mother's Day request: Allow M'sian mums to pass citizenship to kids born abroad - NGO

Unequal treatment of women in passing citizenship to their children is direct discrimination against M'sian mothers, says NGO.

Contagion: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Contagion: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | As of Saturday, over 3.96 million people have been infected with Covid-19 worldwide and 273,974 have died.

In leaked call, Obama describes Trump's handling of virus as chaotic

In leaked call, Obama describes Trump's handling of virus as chaotic

Ex-president told former members of his office 'the response to this global crisis has been so anaemic and spotty', as he showed support for Biden.

China 'shocked' by US reversal on UN coronavirus action: diplomat

China 'shocked' by US reversal on UN coronavirus action: diplomat

However, US diplomat refutes Chinese comment, saying there was no US agreement on the text.

COMMENT | The road to reform

COMMENT | The road to reform

Two years after Harapan's GE14 win and its recent downfall, will there be yet another plot twist come May 18?

COMMENT | What could happen on May 18? Three possible scenarios

COMMENT | What could happen on May 18? Three possible scenarios

From now till May 18 are five working days, that’s more than enough time to get 39 or more letters of appointment out.

COMMENT | What's in a name?

COMMENT | What's in a name?

The one sector of the M'sian economy that always offers good returns, pandemic or not, is the political horse-trading market.

YOURSAY | Another Bersatu leader showing his 'ketuanan' colours

YOURSAY | Another Bersatu leader showing his 'ketuanan' colours

'Is there any hope for this country with leaders like these?'

LETTER | Awed and impressed by staff at UH

LETTER | Awed and impressed by staff at UH

The staff were from all races and the patients were too.

Dr M gives Bersatu fatal prognosis and 5 news from yesterday

Dr M gives Bersatu fatal prognosis and 5 news from yesterday

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

Security forces rolling out barbed wire at PJ Old Town

Security forces rolling out barbed wire at PJ Old Town

CORONAVIRUS | NSC hotline says there will be an announcement later today if the area is placed under enhanced MCO.