Archive - 20 May 2020

Mahathir promises 'very big trouble' for ruling coalition

Mahathir promises 'very big trouble' for ruling coalition

Dr M: Whatever chance we have to prove that it is not legitimate for Muhyiddin to be PM, we will do that.

CPI deflates as MCO pushes housing, transport prices lower – MIDF

CPI deflates as MCO pushes housing, transport prices lower – MIDF

The Malaysian consumer price deflation recorded at -2.9 year-on-year (yoy) in April was far lower than market forecast of -1.5 percent yoy.
Decision on calling Isa Samad to enter his defence on June 16

Decision on calling Isa Samad to enter his defence on June 16

Nobody wants to leave trails, so it explains the nine transactions, says DPP Afzainizam Abdul Aziz.

Covid-19: Thailand expects its vaccine ready by next year

Covid-19: Thailand expects its vaccine ready by next year

CORONAVIRUS | To date, more than 100 potential vaccines for Covid-19 have been developed worldwide.

S'gor police to intensify roadblocks to curb interstate travel

S'gor police to intensify roadblocks to curb interstate travel

All roadblocks will be on highways, says S'gor police Covid-19 special ops spokesperson.

Indonesian workers on the run after Covid-19 screenings in Sepang

Indonesian workers on the run after Covid-19 screenings in Sepang

Wan Kamarul Azran says the four who ran away are aged between 22 and 27, including a woman.

Cops probe ex-minister over 'worthless, rubbish' remarks on Dewan Rakyat sitting

Cops probe ex-minister over 'worthless, rubbish' remarks on Dewan Rakyat sitting

Xavier Jayakumar being investigated under Sedition Act, says Bukit Aman's Mior Faridalathrash Wahid.

Bersatu MP heads Felcra, has experience in 'many fields'

Bersatu MP heads Felcra, has experience in 'many fields'

Tasek Gelugor MP Shabudin Yahaya is latest Bersatu MP to join gov't-linked boardroom.

Gov’t urged to reconsider making returning M’sians share quarantine cost

Gov’t urged to reconsider making returning M’sians share quarantine cost

Mapim suggests that part of the Covid-19 Fund be used for this purpose instead.

Coronavirus behaving differently in China's northeast clusters, expert says

Coronavirus behaving differently in China's northeast clusters, expert says

China reported five new coronavirus cases today, down from six a day earlier.
More Raya advice from DG: Don’t salam or visit between red, green zones

More Raya advice from DG: Don’t salam or visit between red, green zones

CORONAVIRUS | It would be best to refrain from visiting anyone or returning to hometowns, he says.

Rohingya activist: Bad apples don't represent the entire Rohingya community

Rohingya activist: Bad apples don't represent the entire Rohingya community

Sharifah Shakirah says the majority of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia are thankful for the assistance given by Malaysians.

Royal address clearly proves gov't's legitimacy, say PN, GPS

Royal address clearly proves gov't's legitimacy, say PN, GPS

His Majesty's speech also gives strength and motivation for the PN government to continue to serve the rakyat, they add.

Health minister: Maintain SOP compliance to avoid ‘Raya cluster’

Health minister: Maintain SOP compliance to avoid ‘Raya cluster’

Adham Baba advises Muslims to stay at home, practice social distancing and maintain good personal hygiene, among others.
Division chiefs dispute S’gor Bersatu’s backing for Muhyiddin

Division chiefs dispute S’gor Bersatu’s backing for Muhyiddin

They say this was not part of the collective agreement reached during a state chapter meeting.
Lawyer files bid to quash DNAA of Riza Aziz in 1MDB-linked money laundering case

Lawyer files bid to quash DNAA of Riza Aziz in 1MDB-linked money laundering case

Sessions Court erred in law when granting Riza's DNAA, says counsel Shaharudin Ali.​

Riza’s deal - Dr M takes a swipe at PM’s denial

Riza’s deal - Dr M takes a swipe at PM’s denial

The former premier points out how his successor had also repeatedly denied wanting to become prime minister.
Cases of unknown origin crop up ahead of Raya, including in green states

Cases of unknown origin crop up ahead of Raya, including in green states

CORONAVIRUS | Kelantan and Kedah, previously declared as green zones, recorded one new case each.

Youth World connects teachers & students nationwide for online classes

Youth World connects teachers & students nationwide for online classes

Malaysia’s First Comprehensive Online Learning Management System rolls out nationwide

Decentralising resource allocation would boost Malaysia's development say academics

Decentralising resource allocation would boost Malaysia's development say academics

The call for greater flexibility and diversity in states’ development a common theme in a policy webinar held today.

M'sian sentenced to death in S'pore on Zoom call

M'sian sentenced to death in S'pore on Zoom call

It was the first case where a death sentence was pronounced by remote hearing in S'pore, says court spokesperson

Dr M: If I wanted to betray the people, I would have become PN's PM

Dr M: If I wanted to betray the people, I would have become PN's PM

UPDATED 5.55PM | The former premier insists that he remains loyal to his comrades who fought with him in the last general election.

Freedom at midnight for PJ Old Town from enhanced MCO

Freedom at midnight for PJ Old Town from enhanced MCO

UPDATED 5.12PM | CORONAVIRUS | Police thank residents for their cooperation and support during the period.

Covid-19: Total surpasses 7k mark with 31 new cases

Covid-19: Total surpasses 7k mark with 31 new cases

UPDATED 5.59PM | Of these infections, 10 are imported while another 21 are local transmissions.

RM3,100 fine for woman who called cop 'idiot'

RM3,100 fine for woman who called cop 'idiot'

Her lawyer says she was emotionally and mentally distressed at the time.

Dr M disputes ROS' stance on position as Bersatu chair

Dr M disputes ROS' stance on position as Bersatu chair

Mahathir is also seeking to invalidate Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as secretary-general.
Perlis assembly sitting held for almost two hours

Perlis assembly sitting held for almost two hours

14 out of 15 state assemblypersons attend the first day of a two-day sitting.

Telekom Malaysia's Q1 profit shrinks to RM152.5m

Telekom Malaysia's Q1 profit shrinks to RM152.5m

The is compared with RM308.28 million in the same period last year.
Prudential Malaysia commits more than RM2 million for Covid-19 Coverage

Prudential Malaysia commits more than RM2 million for Covid-19 Coverage

Free Special Covid-19 Coverage for customers and non-customers
Police block over 3,000 vehicles attempting to 'balik kampung'

Police block over 3,000 vehicles attempting to 'balik kampung'

UPDATED 3.43PM | Ismail says there appears to be a surge of vehicles trying to sneak home through state borders.

COMMENT | Guide for Covid-19 prevention in schools

COMMENT | Guide for Covid-19 prevention in schools

COMMENT | The key will be to create 'bubbles' in schools for students to 'live in'.

Deputy minister mocked for highlighting 'kerajaan beta' in royal address

Deputy minister mocked for highlighting 'kerajaan beta' in royal address

A Kadir Jasin and Anwar Ibrahim say Wan Ahmad Fayhsal does not seem to know that the term is widely-used.

Harapan should wait till GE15 - analysts

Harapan should wait till GE15 - analysts

Meanwhile, it should use the time to strengthen interparty ties and put its house in order, they add.

Malaysians abroad to pay 50 pct of quarantine cost starting June 1

Malaysians abroad to pay 50 pct of quarantine cost starting June 1

UPDATED 3.46PM | Permanent residents and foreigners will have to pay the full cost.

Kedah exco: 4 new faces, MB takes 7 portfolios including finance

Kedah exco: 4 new faces, MB takes 7 portfolios including finance

Women representation also increases from two to three, points out new MB Muhammad Sanusi.

Petronas to sell LNG to China's Tiger Clean Energy

Petronas to sell LNG to China's Tiger Clean Energy

The LNG will then be distributed to remote locations in China.

Najib, Arul Kanda 1MDB audit report tampering trial to resume June 15

Najib, Arul Kanda 1MDB audit report tampering trial to resume June 15

Najib is charged with using his position to order amendments to the final audit report while Arul Kanda is charged with abetting him in making the amendments.
Anwar explains absence from presser, likens Riza's case to chicken theft

Anwar explains absence from presser, likens Riza's case to chicken theft

The PKR president

Agong holds pre-cabinet meeting with Muhyiddin via video conference

Agong holds pre-cabinet meeting with Muhyiddin via video conference

The weekly pre-cabinet meeting was held using video conferencing in view of the current conditional MCO.

Watch the FREE Business Bootcamp COV 19 Edition

Watch the FREE Business Bootcamp COV 19 Edition

This FREE Bootcamp Video by Raja Singham (BAC Education Group) will provide you with the tools, techniques and strategies to navigate and embrace change, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I am being made a scapegoat, ex-1MDB CEO tells court

I am being made a scapegoat, ex-1MDB CEO tells court

The defence also questions Shahrol Azral on the appointment of a board member linked to Jho Low's father.
Chini: PKR waiting for report, no decision yet - Saifuddin

Chini: PKR waiting for report, no decision yet - Saifuddin

CHINI POLLS | The only time the opposition has won in Chini was in 1999.

AG declines to comment on report AGC is 'flooded with plea bargain deals'

AG declines to comment on report AGC is 'flooded with plea bargain deals'

Idrus had no comment to claims that numerous lawyers for Umno defendants were trying to strike deals.

Mohd Ali, Ras Adiba sworn in as senators

Mohd Ali, Ras Adiba sworn in as senators

This is the first time the Umno Malacca man and TV personality are appointed senators for a period of three years.

Immigration DG confirms raid, expects to arrest 200 undocumented migrants

Immigration DG confirms raid, expects to arrest 200 undocumented migrants

UPDATED 2.30PM | An operation on undocumented migrants at PJ Old Town is currently underway.

Covid-19: M'sia and S'pore to sail through together

Covid-19: M'sia and S'pore to sail through together

CORONAVIRUS | The two nations will continue to share knowledge and experience in fight against pandemic.

MP SPEAKS | The Parliament questions that were never to be

MP SPEAKS | The Parliament questions that were never to be

With the one-day sitting, I feel robbed of my voice and my chance to raise legitimate and crucial issues in Parliament.

Rosmah's solar project corruption trial to continue on July 13

Rosmah's solar project corruption trial to continue on July 13

The defence is expected to continue cross-examining former Education Ministry secretary-general Alias Ahmad when the trial resumes.

Spoils of war: Sharing the loot, PN-style

Spoils of war: Sharing the loot, PN-style

Malaysiakini looks at who has been given what and where and who got the biggest share.

Gov't monitoring prices of goods since MCO, says minister

Gov't monitoring prices of goods since MCO, says minister

Even during the MCO, we found that the prices of goods have been low, says Alexander Nanta Linggi.
LETTER | A change is needed for political stability

LETTER | A change is needed for political stability

Out with harping on race and religion issues, it is time for a younger breed of politicians who care about much more.

Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US and Canada

Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US and Canada

The consumer products company is facing more than 16,000 lawsuits on claims that its talc products cause cancer.

WHO chief says he will keep leading virus response after Trump threat

WHO chief says he will keep leading virus response after Trump threat

CORONAVIRUS | China, meanwhile, made a US$2 billion pledge to WHO and the sharing of any Covid-19 vaccine it develops.

Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says 'reunification' inevitable

Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says 'reunification' inevitable

President Tsai Ing-wen, inaugurated for her second and final term in office, insists Taiwan cannot accept China's proposal on this.
Judge suggests trial at Selayang market as Shafee threatens to quit

Judge suggests trial at Selayang market as Shafee threatens to quit

The defence lawyer had requested for more lawyers in the courtroom despite anti-Covid-19 SOP restrictions.

LETTER | An open letter to Health DG on a hairy topic

LETTER | An open letter to Health DG on a hairy topic

There is no evidence that point to the hair industry posing greater threats than many other sectors that have since reopened.
MP SPEAKS | Covid-19 woes due to 'Sheraton Move' and ensuing political turmoil

MP SPEAKS | Covid-19 woes due to 'Sheraton Move' and ensuing political turmoil

Fortunately, the country didn't have to depend on political leadership from the gov't in the fight against Covid-19.
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Know your neighbours: Hari Raya Quiz

Know your neighbours: Hari Raya Quiz

With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, take this fun quiz to see how well you know this festival and your Muslim neighbours.
Raid on undocumented migrants underway in PJ Old Town

Raid on undocumented migrants underway in PJ Old Town

UPDATED 11.55AM | Police and Immigration personnel move into zone under enhanced MCO and begin arrests.

10 special offers that make buying a property easier than ever!

10 special offers that make buying a property easier than ever!

A campaign of 10 special offers to help you own your first (or even next) property!

LETTER | Distance learning: The answer to lowering tertiary education fees

LETTER | Distance learning: The answer to lowering tertiary education fees

Online learning can be the solution and should be implemented beyond the pandemic.

Former Al-Maunah militant speaks of finding solace in prayer

Former Al-Maunah militant speaks of finding solace in prayer

The 49-year-old, convicted of treason for waging war against the Agong in 2000, is serving life imprisonment at Marang Prison.

Do children spread Covid-19? Risks as schools consider reopening

Do children spread Covid-19? Risks as schools consider reopening

Do children have lower risk of Covid-19?
Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to decade low, outlook even bleaker

Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to decade low, outlook even bleaker

The downbeat findings came after data showed Japan slipped into its first recession in four and half years last quarter.

Brazil suffers record coronavirus deaths, Trump mulls travel ban

Brazil suffers record coronavirus deaths, Trump mulls travel ban

Brazil overtook Britain on Monday to become the country with the third-highest number of confirmed infections.
UKM VC: Public universities must meet the needs of industry

UKM VC: Public universities must meet the needs of industry

The teaching content should be tailored to the needs of industry and society, says Prof Dr Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor.

China, US coronavirus tensions spill over in UN Syria meeting

China, US coronavirus tensions spill over in UN Syria meeting

During a UN Security Council meeting on Syria, envoys from both countries traded barbs over global leadership.

Day 37: 1MDB board did not check background of Jho Low-linked director

Day 37: 1MDB board did not check background of Jho Low-linked director

Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.

COMMENT | Upholding the rich tradition of betraying voters

COMMENT | Upholding the rich tradition of betraying voters

If you’re surprised that your government is not the one you voted for – then you need a history lesson.
YOURSAY | For PAS, a religion that favours racial supremacy

YOURSAY | For PAS, a religion that favours racial supremacy

'DAP has become the convenient bogeyman. Expect many more Idris Ahmads to come…'

YOURSAY | Islamic party rewrites history when it suits them

YOURSAY | Islamic party rewrites history when it suits them

‘Didn't PAS support DAP and defend it against Umno’s fitnah at one time…’
Police to check on parked vehicles for interstate travel flouters

Police to check on parked vehicles for interstate travel flouters

The registration numbers of cars parked outside houses will be cross-checked with lists of owners permitted to travel, says Selangor police chief.

ROS letter on Dr M questioned and 9 news from yesterday

ROS letter on Dr M questioned and 9 news from yesterday

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

Months of lockdown will hardly put a dent on climate change, scientists warn

Months of lockdown will hardly put a dent on climate change, scientists warn

After analysing data, they found the daily emissions of 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to have fallen by just 17 percent.

Political appointments process abused for vested interests: economist

Political appointments process abused for vested interests: economist

There is no law against political appointments to GLCs, but 'abuse of power' remains a pressing issue, Edmund Terence Gomez tells an online forum.

SOPs for non-Muslim places of worship tomorrow, says Hindu group

SOPs for non-Muslim places of worship tomorrow, says Hindu group

Non-Muslim places of worship will not be allowed to be opened daily for the public, but only on one or two important days in a week.