Archive - 15 May 2020

It's going to be made for global supply, it's going to be made in many different locations, says Adrian Hill.

The number of new cases reported in Kuching has been less than 40 in the last 14 days.

It is believed at least two boats carrying Rohingya are off the coast of Aceh.

Alongside our nation’s defense services and medical professionals are the engineers and technicians, working tirelessly to ensure that our nation’s electricity supply and distribution remains stable throughout the MCO period.

The US calls on China to stop its 'bullying behaviour' in the disputed waters.

The purchase is nearly twice the average annual volume of rice M'sia imported from India in the last five years.

The enforcement team has confiscated several transaction documents from the private hospital.

Guards at National Mosque ensure visitors fill in their details before being allowed into the mosque.

Majority of the foreigners in that area are the Rohingya, says Immigration DG Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

The challenges that Mukhriz is facing would only make him a more matured politician, says UUM's Mohd Azizuddin.

The BN era is over, we cannot think that we are still the dominant party, says Sungai Udang Umno assemblyperson.

CORONAVIRUS | Nearly half of these cases are from one cluster involving security guards in Cheras.

The former minister predicts that not only will Bersatu not get to contest in any new seats, it may not even be able to retain its current 25 seats.

After intense political manoeuvring, sources say Perikatan Nasional is set to take over the state.

UPDATED 7.02PM | CORONAVIRUS | Forget about the 20-people limit because this is relative, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

The party president also describes the prime minister's performance thus far as 'satisfying'.

Whether it came from the lab or came from bats, it all came from China, and they should have stopped it, says Trump.

COMMENT | Already, the one-day Parliament sitting on May 18 has been heavily criticised.

The recommendation was allegedly made during the Felcra board of directors (ALP) meeting Series 157 in June 2015.

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari says that each civil servant will receive a one-off RM1,000 cash contribution.

Arutchelvan believes the king will understand that it defies logic for 222 lawmakers to travel to KL just for the opening address.

The congregation will be determined upon invitation, says Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

CORONAVIRUS | Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the conditional MCO, immunisation programmes will not be carried out in schools.

The authorities are concerned about the lack of social distancing during filming, he says.

Rebutting the former premier, Idris Ahmad says those who fight against DAP are principled Malays.

UPDATED 3.56PM | CORONAVIRUS | We are screening residents, but there is no lockdown in the area, says Defence Minister.

CORONAVIRUS | Only one mosque in each district is allowed to hold the prayers and the size of the congregation must not exceed 40 people.

CORONAVIRUS | The Armed Forces will be coordinating its efforts with other security agencies under the National Task Force.

The bulk of the cost will involve MPs flying in from Sabah and Sarawak.

The duo wants the courts to find the sitting as not in accordance with the Federal Constitution.

CORONAVIRUS | A new cluster was recorded in Sabah after three local university students were confirmed to be Covid-19 positive.

The country must lay the groundwork for logistics, accessibility and education on the vaccine now.

Haniff Khatri Abdulla claims that a Dewan Rakyat sitting without any debates and discussions does not constitute a proper session.

COMMENT | We cannot give Muhyiddin a free hand to do as he pleases.

The seat fell vacant following the death of assemblyperson Abu Bakar Harun.

'When the executive fears Parliament, the will of the people is held hostage... it signifies the death of democracy.'

COMMENT | They sure don’t make them like they used to.

COMMENT | LGBTQ+ persons possess equal rights under our constitution. However, they are unable to enjoy these rights.

UPDATED 4.13PM | Chia Soon Hui, a former dental technician, hopes to return to Malaysia but is currently stranded due to unavailable flights and closed borders.

CORONAVIRUS | Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun says locals are allowed to go outside the cordoned-off area with permission from the police.

Many fail to realise the trail of negative impacts left by sharing that little fake WhatsApp message or social media post.

Earlier this month, Europe’s ambassador in Beijing submitted to Chinese censorship.

CORONAVIRUS | The prime minister declares youths working as frontliners as well as influencers supporting the conditional MCO as 'heroes'.

After all the hard work of promoting change for a better Malaysia, some Malays just want to save the Malay face and are prepared to stitch up the rakyat.

CORONAVIRUS | Covid-19 is proving much harder to contain, says Dr Noor Hisham.

This raises the disturbing question of the PN government’s commitment to parliamentary democracy and the Malaysian Constitution.

Veteran journo says the one-day May 18 sitting of Parliament is set to be an infamous day in the history of Malaysian democracy.

CORONAVIRUS | Authorities are merely strengthening MCO in the area which had 18 new cases reported yesterday.

CORONAVIRUS | At the centre in Pennsylvania, the US president announces plans to replenish the stockpile of medical equipment depleted by the outbreak.

No such incident, Gombak police chief says in response to a 36-second video recording that went viral.

The bill calls for sanctions against those responsible for the repression of Uighurs and other Muslim groups.

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

CORONAVIRUS | We could consider using this technology after Covid-19 is over, to save on office space and costs, says the chief secretary.

'Fight your own political battles, Mukhriz, for dad will not be around forever. Move up and take on Putrajaya, and may the force be with you.'

MACC chief Azam Baki says the statement was based on information from a deputy public prosecutor involved in the case.