Archive - 14 May 2020

MCMC says the SOP proposal was tabled for consideration at the special ministerial committee meeting on the MCO today.

CORONAVIRUS | As efforts to stem the Covid-19 pandemic drags on, the Health DG says people would have to adapt to the new norms.

Mohd Firdaus Ahmad says he was told, among others, to continue the fight for the sake of religion, people and the country.

Congregational prayers including Aidilfitri prayers are also allowed in some states, with set limits on duration and congregation size.

The former AG says he was aware that Riza’s lawyers had made representations regarding the money laundering charges.

TNB President and chief executive officer says the move is to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people.

CORONAVIRUS | However, he warns that this might change if the number of new Covid-19 cases increases.

Mohd Uzir says job demand and vacancy status in the first quarter gave an early signal of an imbalance in the labour market.

Habibah Suleiman testifies that Bung Moktar did not object to the proposal which was aimed at maximising returns.

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG urges all religious school students to come forward for testing,

Surveys are already showing that people’s support for Harapan is still at an all-time high.

LETTER | The civil suit filed by a minister is nothing more than an attempt to intimidate and silence critics.

Taylor’s University paves the way via virtual learning innovation

LETTER | The industry has ground to a halt as weddings cannot take place at present.

CORONAVIRUS | As of noon today, only two cases involved locals while the rest were work permit holders residing in foreign workers dormitories.

CORONAVIRUS | The Health Ministry disclosed that 31 foreigners are among the new cases.

Johor police chief says police are still completing their investigation over the alleged insults to the Tunku Mahkota of Johor.

Mohd Firdaus Ahmad states this two days after withdrawing support for Kedah MB and backing PN.

CORONAVIRUS | Their stockpiles of fruits and other items had rotted during the three-week enhanced MCO period.

UPDATED 5.33PM | Pakatan Harapan, Bersatu and Warisan also express disappointment with a one-day Dewan Rakyat sitting.

Although Umno is part of two pacts, it will campaign as Muafakat Nasional as this has been fruitful in the past, says Annuar Musa.

The party says its president Dominic Lau will make the announcement tomorrow.

CORONAVIRUS | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says of this, 177 cases are still being investigated while 30 were charged in court.

Choked with emotion, the man says he has promised to step down and he intends to keep his word.

BN sec-gen says grassroots must first be consulted on proposals to have the coalition formally registered.

COMMENT | One thing for sure, schooling will not be the same as before and we need to acknowledge this.

UPDATED 4.21PM | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this action is not part of the government's SOPs.

Public prosecutor says the defence is expected to call three more witnesses in the RM2m bribery trial.

Defence lawyer Sheelan Arjunan says he has difficulties in meeting with his clients due to the MCO.

UPDATED 3.37PM | Riduan Rahmat is being replaced less than three months after being appointed to the position.

UPDATED 3.40PM | This is to allow the animals to be fed and have their stables cleaned, says Ismail Sabri.

UPDATED 3.38PM | Defence minister stresses the Malaysian government will only bear the cost of quarantine for citizens.

UPDATED 5.13PM | His Harapan colleagues Tan Yee Kew and Dr Xavier Jayakumar are concerned that justice is being subverted.

COMMENT | If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.

Anwar states he does not consider Mahathir as his enemy or holds grudges against those who betrayed him.

Parliamentarians today, some of them would rather see what positions they can get, notes the opposition leader.

The donation, if true, raises issues about conflict of interests, says Johor Bahru MP Akmal Nasir.

He says any move to remove him should be in line with the party's constitution and laws.

How did Section 377A, the law that criminalises 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature', gain so much influence over our country?

UPDATED 3.13 PM | He likes to do things without adhering to the party constitution, says the Bersatu chairperson.

COMMENT | So far, Malaysia doesn’t have such an ultra-long-term strategy that takes us till 2021 at least.

This is despite the inevitable change of government in the state.

Kajang police chief says two reports have been received and inquiry papers have been opened on Zulkifli.

LETTER | After weeks of enforced lockdown and reduced human incursions into the environment, the air is superbly fresh.

This after an agreement is reached where Najib's stepson will hand over 'several million' ringgit to gov't.

PN may not be the Government we elected or wanted, but that should not prevent them from doing the right things.

UPDATED 12.13PM | Pakatan Harapan claims to have the numbers for a no-confidence motion but will save it for a more appropriate time.

Muhammad Mohan says parliamentarians should focus on needs of the people, not running GLCs.

Perak MB and his state gov't should be investigated and all those involved should be charged in court, says Ngeh.

The duo was alleged to have accepted a RM3,000 bribe.

UPDATED 11.48PM | This follows speculation of a possible standoff between the PN state gov't and Harapan assemblypersons.

UPDATED 11.53AM | CORONAVIRUS | However, congregational prayers capped at 12 people and will only involve kariah committee members, says Maipk.

Fomca urges Housing and Local Government Ministry to monitor pawn shops that are charging people unaware of moratorium.

No wrong in the replacement of Ngeh Koo Ham as speaker, for he had lost the majority in the State Assembly to continue serving.

The world economy is expected to lose nearly US$8.5 trillion in output in 2020 and 2021.

It says only statements issued by division chief and branch chiefs can constitute Puchong Bersatu's official stance on the matter.

COMMENT | Mahathir has the audacity to wonder why the Malays are afraid of DAP.

CORONAVIRUS | People are beginning to realise that they needed to live together, to help and respect each other, says Sarjit Singh of UPM.

The decision to hold only the Agong's address on the one-day sitting wastes the purpose of Parliament, the former minister says.

CORONAVIRUS | Normal speech sprays droplets with contagious coronavirus, latest scientific studies on Covid-19 show.

CORONAVIRUS | He could not go back to his village as he didn’t have his own transport, and public transport services are no longer operational.

Najib, who is also Pekan MP, says the rigid hierarchy in the party affects those chosen as election candidates.

Implementing these projects will partly resolve the surging unemployment caused by Covid-19, he argues.