Archive - 17 May 2020

Former minister says the arrest of Azli Yusuf was based on a complaint from an architecture firm.

A leaked recording reveals how Harapan leaders argued over whether Dr M should set a firm date on the transition of power.

It also asks whether PN will operate officially in the Chini by-election or will it be Muafakat Nasional.

Annuar Musa says the appointment of Sanusi was a consensus choice between PN members

Their leaders outline the contents of PN's memorandum on the foundation of their cooperation.

Many M'sians are angry with the one-day parliamentary sitting as it insults their votes and wastes their money.

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says they are among 10 people who could not attend the Parliament screening for Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham says 971 people who became infected with the virus had a history of travelling cross-state.

Annuar Musa hints that more administrations could fall in the near future.

Ahmad Yakob says a special committee had presented a SOP proposal to the state government for congregational prayers in mosques.

Umno leadership is happy to welcome prodigal rep Ismail Kassim, wants more to follow.

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham says of the 22 new cases, five are were imported while 17 were local transmission.

PN government is undoing institutional reforms and disallowing check and balance, they say in a joint statement.

CORONAVIRUS | Cops say the over 2,600 residents were very disciplined and did not create any problems or commit any crime.

The former Kedah opposition leader from PAS was sworn in at Wisma Darul Aman in Alor Star.

Former education minister says the party lacks the grassroots appeal of Umno and PAS.

With a large number of politicians given positions in GLCs, will the chairpersons be able to run them with no political agenda?

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this was done as interstate travel was still restricted during this time.

Those who have crossed into M'sia will be detained but if they have yet to reach the border they will be chased away, says defence minister.

Defence minister says NSC is preparing the standard operating procedure for organisers that needed media coverage.

UPDATED 3.46PM | However, it is limited to students with the need to conduct physical lab work or require specific instruments, says Ismail.

This is the latest in a series of resignations, defections and expulsions to hit the party.

CORONAVIRUS | Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will take further action after receiving feedback from the hospital.

He says it is his effort to get Muslim leaders to help oppressed Muslims in Palestine, Rakhine, and Kashmir.

Ramkarpal Singh says Takiyuddin should have explained the case's decision to the people instead of resorting to name-calling.

Hassan Karim says until Muhyiddin proves he has the support of the majority of MPs, current gov't has only temporary legitimacy.

Shahrul Zaman Yahya’s statement gives the impression that I was reluctant to resign which is a lie, says Ngeh.

Outgoing Kedah MB claims ex-PM's purpose in doing so is to escape the 1MDB, SRC and other mega scandals.

Liew Vui Keong says the gov't has deprived the people of knowledge if PM Muhyiddin Yassin has the confidence of the Parliament.

We must take more stringent measures to stop Covid-19 especially during Raya as we now have asymptomatic cases.

Outgoing Kedah MB says there is always ups and downs in a politician's career but that's life.

Ex-deputy defence minister stresses that the rakyat wants a clean gov't.

UPDATED 12.28PM | Bersatu deputy president says he has informed the Kedah sultan of the matter.

CORONAVIRUS | A 29-year-old woman from Sindhupalchwok, a district in the country's central region, died on the way to the hospital.

If ex-AG had more time on the job, one wonders if he could have fixed loose ends such as Riza’s case.

CORONAVIRUS | Policymakers must ensure that social engineering is central to the recovery plan encompassing all citizens.

UPDATED 10.19AM | In all, Idrus says M'sia is expected to recover about US$108m, in addition to over US$57m already forfeited from Red Granite pictures.

From roadblocks to inconsiderate customers, they take it all in their daily stride.

CORONAVIRUS | This makes Brazil’s outbreak the fourth largest in the world with a total of 233,142 cases.

The sitting suffers from a much more fundamental wrong - it has not been correctly called.

The Vatican is expected to probe a Polish bishop accused of shielding priests known to have sexually abused children.

Protesters want district attorneys fired for their handling of Ahmaud's shooting which took 74 days for suspects to be arrested.

But exception given to state or military aircraft, emergency landing, relief flights, repatriation flights and cargo flights.

The fear is that Umno and PAS will desert him allowing PN to fall, says the Johor Bahru MP.

Why are we suddenly casting them in such a negative light so strongly?