Archive - 21 May 2020

Seven units of an apartment damaged in Ipoh

Seven units of an apartment damaged in Ipoh

The units, located on the 12th floor of Seri Kepayang Apartment, were also inundated by rainwater.

No ban of goods vehicles on the road during Hari Raya - MOT

No ban of goods vehicles on the road during Hari Raya - MOT

The ministry says, however, the movement of goods vehicles during the MCO period must follow the rules and guidelines.

Wisma Putra seeking to bring home M'sian students from UK

Wisma Putra seeking to bring home M'sian students from UK

It says it is working on obtaining flight tickets with Qatar Airways as the airline still offers flights to Kuala Lumpur from London.

Mahathir and four MPs sat on independent bench in Parliament, says Marzuki

Mahathir and four MPs sat on independent bench in Parliament, says Marzuki

Ex-Bersatu sec-gen says the five will continue to choose the neutral and independent bench in future Parliament sittings.

Perlis tables bill to lower voting age to 18

Perlis tables bill to lower voting age to 18

Perlis will be the second state after Sabah to officially lower the voting age from 21 to 18.
Shahrir Samad to submit representation on failure to declare RM1mil to IRB

Shahrir Samad to submit representation on failure to declare RM1mil to IRB

Shahrir, 71, is accused of engaging in money laundering by not declaring RM1mil received from Najib.
No PM's open house this year, says gov’t chief sec

No PM's open house this year, says gov’t chief sec

It is among five official government ceremonies cancelled.
M'sia to explore ‘other means’ to get Remdesivir if no access to generic version

M'sia to explore ‘other means’ to get Remdesivir if no access to generic version

The country does not qualify for subsidised versions of the drug, which is produced and patented by Gilead Sciences Inc in the US.

Cyclone kills at least 82 in India, Bangladesh, causes widespread flooding

Cyclone kills at least 82 in India, Bangladesh, causes widespread flooding

Authorities say the full extent of the casualties and damage to property would only be known once communications were restored.

Bersatu Youth rejects ROS letter, sees party polls as way out

Bersatu Youth rejects ROS letter, sees party polls as way out

It says that the party's supreme council unanimously rejected Dr M resignation as chairperson a day earlier.

LETTER | Go after those employing undocumented migrant workers

LETTER | Go after those employing undocumented migrant workers

LETTER | An undocumented migrant worker is more vulnerable to various forms of exploitation.

LTTE gazetted terror group due to remnants in Malaysia: ex-home minister

LTTE gazetted terror group due to remnants in Malaysia: ex-home minister

In a court document, he says although defeated in Sri Lanka, the group had fled to other countries including Malaysia to regroup.

Wan Saiful got Bersatu constitution wrong, claims lawyer

Wan Saiful got Bersatu constitution wrong, claims lawyer

Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali says Wan Saiful misunderstood the party's constitution on automatic membership dismissal.

VK Liew: Abang Jo will likely now support same MA63 bill he opposed

VK Liew: Abang Jo will likely now support same MA63 bill he opposed

Ex-minister also says special grants were agreed upon but S'wak was also squabbling over boundaries due to oil rights.

Health DG: No foreigners at places of worship due to living condition concerns

Health DG: No foreigners at places of worship due to living condition concerns

CORONAVIRUS | The gov't has announced that only M'sians are allowed to enter non-Muslim places of worship, limited to 30 per venue.

Bukit Jalil immigration depot emerges as latest Covid-19 cluster

Bukit Jalil immigration depot emerges as latest Covid-19 cluster

UPDATED 6.38PM | CORONAVIRUS | 34 new cases were detected from the centre bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases there to 35.

MP SPEAKS |  Riza deal - is this the kind of justice practiced in Malaysia?

MP SPEAKS | Riza deal - is this the kind of justice practiced in Malaysia?

MP SPEAKS | A practice unheard of in Malaysia has been used and is likely to be used again.

Covid-19: Health Ministry records 50 new cases, no deaths

Covid-19: Health Ministry records 50 new cases, no deaths

UPDATED 6.05PM | CORONAVIRUS | 90 more patients have fully recovered.

COMMENT | Layman: Was it or was it not ?

COMMENT | Layman: Was it or was it not ?

The brief sitting by our MPs on May 18, was that called a Parliamentary sitting?

ROS reviewing Mahathir’s letter over Bersatu chair post

ROS reviewing Mahathir’s letter over Bersatu chair post

The registrar had previously declared Muhyiddin Yassin as Bersatu acting chairperson, after affirming Mahathir's resignation from the post.
Corporate liability law to be enforced on June 1

Corporate liability law to be enforced on June 1

This imposes liability on a commercial organisation for corruption committed by persons associated with it.

20 close contacts of K'tan woman test negative, put under police surveillance

20 close contacts of K'tan woman test negative, put under police surveillance

CORONAVIRUS | The pregnant woman's close contacts are not allowed to receive any Aidilfitri guests.

Migrant workers who violated MCO finally released after 51 days

Migrant workers who violated MCO finally released after 51 days

The Immigration Department decided to release the documented migrant workers after further investigations.
More Perikatan MPs join gov't-linked boardrooms

More Perikatan MPs join gov't-linked boardrooms

They replace corporate people who were appointed by the previous Harapan government.

Covid-19 patient's mom: Daughter came home to give birth, not celebrate Raya

Covid-19 patient's mom: Daughter came home to give birth, not celebrate Raya

CORONAVIRUS | Norazlina says her daughter is expected to give birth on June 19.

Churches to remain closed until MCO lifted - Council of Churches

Churches to remain closed until MCO lifted - Council of Churches

CCM, will wait for the Health Ministry to assure the public that Covid-19 is no longer a threat.

Harapan imperfect but better than BN and PN, says Anwar

Harapan imperfect but better than BN and PN, says Anwar

The coalition's chairperson notes that Harapan's weakness was delaying decisions.

Shahrol's 'fried rice for ex-PM' had a role in Bridge Partners deal

Shahrol's 'fried rice for ex-PM' had a role in Bridge Partners deal

NAJIB TRIAL | Witness believes ex-PM got a taste of his cooking prowess thanks to Jho Low.

Analysts: Dr M’s political future looks bleak, but don't discount 'nine lives'

Analysts: Dr M’s political future looks bleak, but don't discount 'nine lives'

Awang Azman: Unless Mahathir has a backup plan, he and his followers could end up being dismissed from Bersatu.

Penang sets up e-learning 'Computer Programme Task Force'

Penang sets up e-learning 'Computer Programme Task Force'

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says this is to ensure that the education of children in Penang is not compromised

On the spot compounds for those trying to 'balik kampung'

On the spot compounds for those trying to 'balik kampung'

UPDATED 3.50PM | Fines will be issued at roadblocks and vehicles will be forced to turn back, says Ismail Sabri.

Covid-19: Pregnant woman allowed to return to K'tan for health reasons

Covid-19: Pregnant woman allowed to return to K'tan for health reasons

CORONAVIRUS | Defence minister also confirms the woman met with several relatives and had physical contact before returning to her residence in Kelantan.

Places of worship for non-Muslims to open June 10 in green zones

Places of worship for non-Muslims to open June 10 in green zones

UPDATED 3.13PM | Ismail says this will be limited to only important days and Malaysian citizens.

Govt’s bid for stay of court’s ruling in forfeiture suit against Umno, MCA on June 19

Govt’s bid for stay of court’s ruling in forfeiture suit against Umno, MCA on June 19

The High Court in February denied the government's bid to forfeit RM192 million in alleged 1MDB-linked funds from Umno, MCA and two companies.

Anwar: Claim was to save Mahathir but 'traitors' just wanted excuse to quit

Anwar: Claim was to save Mahathir but 'traitors' just wanted excuse to quit

Their plan was not to save Mahathir but to betray Harapan’s agreement so they could get positions, he says.

New Zealand opens bars, four-day work week idea floated

New Zealand opens bars, four-day work week idea floated

CORONAVIRUS | PM Ardern wants New Zealanders to travel around the country to help tourism industry.

Pompeo: HK's treatment of activists makes autonomy assessment more difficult

Pompeo: HK's treatment of activists makes autonomy assessment more difficult

He says they had been 'manhandled' while trying to stop what he called procedural irregularity by pro-Beijing legislators.

Palm oil price to strengthen following India's resumption of imports

Palm oil price to strengthen following India's resumption of imports

Malaysia committed to maintaining good relations with Indian gov't, says Mohd Khairuddin.

COMMENT | Aidilfitri in the time of coronavirus

COMMENT | Aidilfitri in the time of coronavirus

A more muted and modest Hari Raya this year will be part of the 'new normal'.

Decision on pilgrimage to be announced after Raya - minister

Decision on pilgrimage to be announced after Raya - minister

Malaysia’s response will depend on the statement by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, says religious affairs minister.
LETTER | Cruises will lead recovery in tourism

LETTER | Cruises will lead recovery in tourism

Apart from tourism revenue, economic spin-offs when cruise ships dock include the purchase of fuel, food supplies.

Dr M's estranged ex-aide mum on 'eyeing Malacca governor post' claim

Dr M's estranged ex-aide mum on 'eyeing Malacca governor post' claim

I don't intend to comment on anything. I don't care about all that, says Zahid Mat Arip.

LETTER | Irresponsible of tertiary students who violated mandatory 14-day quarantine

LETTER | Irresponsible of tertiary students who violated mandatory 14-day quarantine

It won't be surprising that with such attitudes and irresponsible behaviour, we will eventually see a second wave of Covid-19 infections very soon.

Last flights home for Sabah tertiary students on June 5

Last flights home for Sabah tertiary students on June 5

Yusof: Not all students can be brought home before the Hari Raya and Kaamatan festival.
LETTER | Malaysia's woes keep mounting for unelected government

LETTER | Malaysia's woes keep mounting for unelected government

LETTER | They believe the public are fools who can be bought over with crumbs, cream and icing.

COMMENT | Malnourished children at higher risk of Covid-19

COMMENT | Malnourished children at higher risk of Covid-19

Children with poor nutritional intake may develop severe symptoms if they contract the coronavirus.

Lawyers group urges gov't to repeal Sedition Act after cops probe MP

Lawyers group urges gov't to repeal Sedition Act after cops probe MP

LFL says oppressive law still in use because Harapan did not repeal it.

Decomposing body found in bushes

Decomposing body found in bushes

The victim is believed to have died about five days ago, says Besut district police chief Abdul Rozak Muhammad.
LETTER | Teaching in the 'new normal'

LETTER | Teaching in the 'new normal'

LETTER | I'm glad that I am still learning on the job, more than 50 years after I began.

Stop bullying and blackmailing - MTUC sec-gen to MEF

Stop bullying and blackmailing - MTUC sec-gen to MEF

J Solomon was responding to a claim by the MEF that as many as two million people could be facing unemployment.
Was Dr M involved in dropping Guan Eng's charges? Azalina shoots back at MP

Was Dr M involved in dropping Guan Eng's charges? Azalina shoots back at MP

She tells PKR's William Leong that his statement may stir up a hornet's nest.

Celebrating Hari Raya in the 'new normal'

Celebrating Hari Raya in the 'new normal'

While the government has granted some leeway, most celebrants accept the fact that festivities this year will be low-key.

Mah rubbishes claim 'Sheraton Move' contributed to Covid-19 outbreak

Mah rubbishes claim 'Sheraton Move' contributed to Covid-19 outbreak

MCA deputy president says he has studied the claim by the DAP veteran.

One-year free groceries with the world at your fingertips!

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Stay connected and get things done digitally while raking in year-long FREE groceries

Swedish antibody study shows long road to immunity as Covid-19 toll mounts

Swedish antibody study shows long road to immunity as Covid-19 toll mounts

Its strategy of avoiding a mandatory lockdown like those imposed by many other countries has divided opinion at home and abroad.

Travel bubble: Good concept but is it effective? - Industry players

Travel bubble: Good concept but is it effective? - Industry players

Malaysian Association of Hotels (Penang chapter) chairperson says it will require a lot of manpower to ensure travellers are virus-free.

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Pompeo calls China's US$2bil pledge for WHO 'paltry' compared to damage done

Pompeo calls China's US$2bil pledge for WHO 'paltry' compared to damage done

'This plague has cost roughly 90,000 American lives, more than 36 million Americans have lost their jobs...'
COMMENT | Four states down, three more to go

COMMENT | Four states down, three more to go

The season has come for turncoats and traitors, or frogs or katak, as they are better known...

Brazil coronavirus outbreak worsens as country could soon be No 2 in cases

Brazil coronavirus outbreak worsens as country could soon be No 2 in cases

Brazil might soon trail only the United States in the number of coronavirus cases.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, infections fast rising in Latin America

Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million, infections fast rising in Latin America

Cases in Brazil are now rising at a daily pace second only to the United States.
COMMENT | M'sia can lead the way in ending Uyghurs' plight

COMMENT | M'sia can lead the way in ending Uyghurs' plight

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act has passed the US senate and M'sia as a Muslim-majority nation can help galvanise world support for Uyghurs.

Wan Saiful: Bersatu MPs who sat with opposition should lose membership

Wan Saiful: Bersatu MPs who sat with opposition should lose membership

The supreme council member says this would be in line with the party's constitution.

Day 38: Court in stitches after Shahrol declares he can testify 'from 9am-6pm'

Day 38: Court in stitches after Shahrol declares he can testify 'from 9am-6pm'

Malaysiakini brings you live reports of the proceedings.

YOURSAY | Perhaps M’sia should also ask Jho Low for economic advice

YOURSAY | Perhaps M’sia should also ask Jho Low for economic advice

‘It would be madness and disastrous for the gov’t to heed the advice of an alleged culprit…’
Top HIV scientist doesn't count on a vaccine for coronavirus soon

Top HIV scientist doesn't count on a vaccine for coronavirus soon

CORONAVIRUS | The better approach now is to manage the disease through careful tracing of infections and strict isolation measures, he says.

Covid-19 cases reappear in green states and 9 news from yesterday

Covid-19 cases reappear in green states and 9 news from yesterday

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

YOURSAY | PN gov’t – constitutionally legitimate but democratically illegitimate

YOURSAY | PN gov’t – constitutionally legitimate but democratically illegitimate

‘Do not drag royalty to legitimise something that is not legitimate.’

American denies he was paid to praise M'sia's Covid-19 response

American denies he was paid to praise M'sia's Covid-19 response

CORONAVIRUS | The dentist says this after netizens claimed he was paid by the Malaysian gov’t to produce the videos.

COMMENT | The strange case of Harapan++

COMMENT | The strange case of Harapan++

Nothing most political operatives say about the internal politics of Harapan is worth believing.

Overcoming stigma so she can 'speak' for the deaf

Overcoming stigma so she can 'speak' for the deaf

MALAYSIANSKINI | Goh Soo Leng once hid the fact that her parents were deaf, but now she is a proud advocate of the rights of the hearing-impaired.

NGO complains to MCMC after cyberbullying leads to a suicide

NGO complains to MCMC after cyberbullying leads to a suicide

A 20-year-old woman took her life after a video put on a Facebook page accused her of having a relationship with the foreigner.