Archive - 11 May 2020

Falcon Private Bank is in advanced talks to transfer clients to another Swiss bank and exit private banking activities.

Measures to contain the Covid-19 outbreak had brought a lull in protests, but a swoop on democracy activists have reignited its flames.

CORONAVIRUS | These selected areas are demarcated as restricted zones with no access to the public.

Deputy speaker Aminuddin Zulkipli confirms a motion to elect Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid was sent to the speaker.

However, Johor legislature rules could allow PN to reconvene without Suhaizan to remove him as speaker.

State deputy speaker confirms that a copy of the motion to replace the speaker and deputy has been sent.

CORONAVIRUS | This follows public concerns after the closure of a chicken factory in Negeri Sembilan.

CORONAVIRUS | Some private clinics offer the rapid test, but it can’t be used for diagnosis or determine immunity status.

CORONAVIRUS | The couple was previously informed by the Immigration Dept in April that their request to return is rejected until the MCO lifts.

CORONAVIRUS | The rights group says there was a lack of compliance with social distancing guidelines during the raid.

The controversial Malacca state assembly sitting today sees some contemptible behaviour from its members.

CORONAVIRUS | Total infections stand at 6,726 with 1,504 active cases.

CORONAVIRUS | C4 alleges that one of the contract recipients, Khazanah Jaya, has links to a shareholder in Adham's chain of clinics.

'Trust is an important commodity that is needed to ensure the continued operation of the criminal justice system.'

Covid-19 has halted a S'pore tradition of eating at hawker centres, but one business owner is assuring customers they will pull through.

One-week food supply has been distributed since yesterday to some 2,600 people living there, says PJ police chief.

CORONAVIRUS | All parties attending court are also required to sit within the borders marked on seats to maintain social distancing.

People should not abuse relaxation of MCO and endanger their families, says Ismail.

Instead, infections were detected because workers were being tested before starting work as per SOP, says minister.

CORONAVIRUS | The two family members who tested positive for the infection are asymptomatic.

CORONAVIRUS | Sabak Bernam in Selangor also reverted to yellow zone status.

The two bills were passed without debate by the 76 members at the one-day sitting.

UPDATED 2.43PM | Dr Wong Fort Pin says PN's move to elect Umno's Ab Rauf Yusoh as state assembly speaker not valid.

CORONAVIRUS | Immigration rounds up undocumented migrants to house them at its depots.

84 human rights organisations have written a letter to Muhyiddin urging immediate action to reduce risk of violent conflict.

The party's information chief had accused Mahathir of having changed his mind at the last minute over Bersatu's exit from the coalition.

The party has claimants for the sec-gen position following the disputed sacking of Marzuki Yahya on March 18.

New infections reinforce fears of second wave, leading the country to reconsider plans to reopen schools.

This may explain why men are more vulnerable to the disease than women, European study says.

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media as at 10am today.

Two coronavirus cases in the White House last week spurred fears of contagion for the president and vice president.

CORONAVIRUS | The laboratory responsible have stopped all testing until the calibration issue is resolved.

UPDATED 2.08PM | This happens barely an hour after Speaker Omar Jaafar adjourned today's sitting.

CORONAVIRUS | State assembly officials cited the Covid-19 pandemic for the media ban.

PKR leader told Aussie publications that it would make a lot of sense for him to be in gov't but not at expense of his principles.

Nine-year-old Nur Afia has made 130 gowns for two hospitals since March to help frontliners.

CORONAVIRUS | Johnson outlines plans for England which includes allowing more exercise outside and some to return to work.

It posts a 30-page, 11,000-word article on the Foreign Ministry website.

Party president says Umno needs to accept reality that it is not in the same situation as it was while in previous BN gov't.

This includes domestic tourism, cultural, sports and recreational activities as well as professional services sectors.

Umno president says his party supports PN through Umno MPs but is open to taking it to the next level in the future.

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