Archive - 22 May 2020

Immigration depot Covid-19 cluster, Tenaganita says gov't ignored repeated concerns

Immigration depot Covid-19 cluster, Tenaganita says gov't ignored repeated concerns

We question the intentions and values of the government in disregarding the basic human rights, says executive director Glorene A Das.

Chini by-election – PAS will accept any BN candidate

Chini by-election – PAS will accept any BN candidate

The final decision will be made by PN, says PAS information chief Kamaruzaman Muhamad.

Covid-19: Govt to formulate new law on temporary implementation measures

Covid-19: Govt to formulate new law on temporary implementation measures

This is to deal with any allocations that are not in line with the relevant acts during the prescribed period.

S'gor Bersatu rep claims members against attempt to sack Dr M, Mukhriz

S'gor Bersatu rep claims members against attempt to sack Dr M, Mukhriz

Kuang assemblyperson Sallehudin Amiruddin says the people's mandate was given to Harapan in 2018 under Mahathir.

Teen, woman charged with murder of 6-year-old

Teen, woman charged with murder of 6-year-old

The body of the girl was found lying on the ground in front of a restaurant in Ampang.

Malaysian Muslims to celebrate Aidilfitri on Sunday

Malaysian Muslims to celebrate Aidilfitri on Sunday

This was announced by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal.

Khashoggi family forgives killers

Khashoggi family forgives killers

This paves the way for a legal reprieve for five defendants sentenced to death for the October 2018 killing.

Pua: Will wage subsidy relief reach SMEs in time to save them?

Pua: Will wage subsidy relief reach SMEs in time to save them?

He also wants to know how much loans have been approved by the government and if these loans have reached the SMEs.

Private hospital fined RM200,000 for overpriced face masks

Private hospital fined RM200,000 for overpriced face masks

The hospital supposedly charged RM201.60 for 18 pieces of three-ply masks worn by its nurses.

PIA plane crashes in Karachi with around 100 on board

PIA plane crashes in Karachi with around 100 on board

Aviation official says it may have been a problem with the landing gear.

LETTER |  Need for anti-stalking law after Penang suicide case

LETTER | Need for anti-stalking law after Penang suicide case

LETTER | This will provide better redress mechanisms for victims of cyberbullying and gender-based violence.

LETTER | How housing tribunal awards can be stolen

LETTER | How housing tribunal awards can be stolen

LETTER | The High Courts are being abused as courts of appeal to deny the hard-fought awards to property owners.

Covid-19 cases in Singapore surpass 30,000

Covid-19 cases in Singapore surpass 30,000

CORONAVIRUS | Lowly paid workers represent the vast majority of the 612 new cases reported today.
GLC post not a lure to leave Umno, Tajuddin says will remain loyal

GLC post not a lure to leave Umno, Tajuddin says will remain loyal

No matter happens I am an Umno man and I will defend Umno, says the new Prasana chairperson.

Act or face consequences - Bersatu grassroots warn disciplinary head

Act or face consequences - Bersatu grassroots warn disciplinary head

The two groups want him to act on their complaints or a complaint will be filed with the ROS.
Azmin's eldest sister hospitalised for Covid-19

Azmin's eldest sister hospitalised for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Their younger sister Ummi Hafilda says Norlia has been admitted to Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Q&A: Daim worried, says Malaysia cannot escape a recession

Q&A: Daim worried, says Malaysia cannot escape a recession

Ex-finance minister says that an unelected 'all-Malay government' does not bode well for the future.

Bukit Jalil depot: Covid-19 detected among those arrested before and during MCO

Bukit Jalil depot: Covid-19 detected among those arrested before and during MCO

UPDATED 6.56PM | The two groups were kept isolated form each other, says Health DG.

Muhyiddin under quarantine after officer contracts Covid-19

Muhyiddin under quarantine after officer contracts Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Muhyiddin was tested for Covid-19 this morning and the results came back negative.
Tian Chua to set up new NGO after Raya, says not quitting politics

Tian Chua to set up new NGO after Raya, says not quitting politics

I will still contest elections in the future, says the PKR politician.

Daim: Why is wealth, power placed in hands of 'unqualified' few?

Daim: Why is wealth, power placed in hands of 'unqualified' few?

He says the appointments to GLCs and GLICs is seen as a blatant attempt to buy political support.
Protect jobs and think outside the box, Daim tells gov't amid economic downturn

Protect jobs and think outside the box, Daim tells gov't amid economic downturn

'Let's not be too dogmatic, our focus is to save the rakyat. We must do whatever it takes'.
Economist proposes new law to ensure good governance of GLCs

Economist proposes new law to ensure good governance of GLCs

This would also allow them to compete with the private sector on equal terms, says PNB Research Institute CEO Intan Nadia Jalil.

China drops word 'peaceful' in latest push for Taiwan 'reunification'

China drops word 'peaceful' in latest push for Taiwan 'reunification'

A senior Taiwan official, however, says the absence of the word does not signal a fundamental change in China's approach towards the island.
Tian Chua says up to PKR to decide fate

Tian Chua says up to PKR to decide fate

The PKR vice-president says he has already responded to the show-cause letter.
Now Nine Kedah div chiefs dismiss loyalty pledge to Mahathir, Mukhriz

Now Nine Kedah div chiefs dismiss loyalty pledge to Mahathir, Mukhriz

Seven state chiefs had earlier pledged their allegiance to the father-son team.

DG visits only one place during Raya - the hospital

DG visits only one place during Raya - the hospital

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says this year will be no different.

Covid-19: 78 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19: 78 new cases, 1 death

CORONAVIRUS | There are 13 new cases that involve local transmissions among Malaysians.
Mahathir needed to act fast, says Daim on PM resignation

Mahathir needed to act fast, says Daim on PM resignation

He also shares his thoughts on the PN government, among others, noting the racial imbalance.

PM: Tighten border control, prevent illegals from sneaking in

PM: Tighten border control, prevent illegals from sneaking in

There is a possibility that illegal immigrants who had returned to their countries of origin would try to come back to Malaysia.

LETTER | Why not Muhyidddin as prime minister?

LETTER | Why not Muhyidddin as prime minister?

LETTER | This man understands who we are as Malaysians.

LETTER | Truncated democracies and hypocrisy

LETTER | Truncated democracies and hypocrisy

LETTER | In the US it is not about Trump. In Malaysia, it is not about Najib, Mahathir or Muhyiddin.

MP SPEAKS | Why wait for July Parliament sitting to table Covid-19 bills?

MP SPEAKS | Why wait for July Parliament sitting to table Covid-19 bills?

The government should immediately convene a special parliamentary sitting to table Covid-19-related bills to assist all Malaysians.
MP SPEAKS | Riza's deal: Why is it treated like an illegitimate child?

MP SPEAKS | Riza's deal: Why is it treated like an illegitimate child?

No one has stepped forward to tell us how public interest has been served by granting Riza's discharge agreement.

Minister reminds Raya visits only on first day, no overnight allowed

Minister reminds Raya visits only on first day, no overnight allowed

An overnight visit is not part of the SOPs for the Hari Raya celebration during the conditional MCO, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Cyberbully 'laughed' when told about suicide, claims victim's sister

Cyberbully 'laughed' when told about suicide, claims victim's sister

The victim is believed to have committed suicide as a result of depression due to a Facebook posting.

Health Ministry conducts swab tests at Bukit Jalil, Semenyih depots

Health Ministry conducts swab tests at Bukit Jalil, Semenyih depots

CORONAVIRUS | 60 Covid-19 cases from the Bukit Jalil depot and two cases from the Semenyih depot have been detected.

Riza gave up his assets to start anew, says Najib

Riza gave up his assets to start anew, says Najib

Ex-premier claims he would have preferred his stepson continue with court process to allow the 'real facts' to surface.

PKR rep denies 'Rawang Move' speculation

PKR rep denies 'Rawang Move' speculation

Chua blames 'Umno blog' for rumours of him stepping down from his Rawang seat so Anwar can become S'gor MB.

High Court rejects lawyer’s bid to review Riza Aziz’s DNAA

High Court rejects lawyer’s bid to review Riza Aziz’s DNAA

Senior lawyer Shaharudin Ali says no reason was given by the judge for the rejection.
PM wants frontliners' late special allowance issue resolved soon

PM wants frontliners' late special allowance issue resolved soon

Payment delays are said to be caused by too much paperwork, PM calls for making claims to be simplified for frontliners.

COMMENT | Help stray animals, the voiceless victims of Covid-19

COMMENT | Help stray animals, the voiceless victims of Covid-19

Gov't should allocate financial aid, much like Prihatin, for the welfare of stray animals during this pandemic.

LETTER | An open letter to Annuar Musa

LETTER | An open letter to Annuar Musa

You are in a unique position to help the former Bukit Kiara Estate workers and their families who have been denied justice for over four decades.
COMMENT | Is democracy taking a back seat due to the pandemic?

COMMENT | Is democracy taking a back seat due to the pandemic?

As society continues even with Covid-19, we have to make sure we progress rather than regress especially in politics.

Case management of Goldman Sachs' 1MDB bond sale fixed on June 18

Case management of Goldman Sachs' 1MDB bond sale fixed on June 18

They are facing charges relating to the sale of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) bonds amounting to RM27.2 billion (US$6.5 billion).

LETTER | Why is Pakatan Harapan on a self-destruction trajectory?

LETTER | Why is Pakatan Harapan on a self-destruction trajectory?

If Harapan ever hopes to return to power, it has to do some soul-searching and recalibrate the self-destructing trajectory it has set itself upon.
CAP urges gov't to ban talc-based products

CAP urges gov't to ban talc-based products

Its president says the primary component in talcum powder has purportedly been linked to ovarian cancer, respiratory problems.

UN rejects US claim it is using coronavirus to promote abortion

UN rejects US claim it is using coronavirus to promote abortion

Washington has long-viewed 'sexual and reproductive health services' as code for abortion.
‘Appointments meant to lure Umno MPs to Bersatu but it's not working’

‘Appointments meant to lure Umno MPs to Bersatu but it's not working’

Syed Saddiq claims that Umno leaders have been given various positions to entice them to defect to Bersatu but this is not happening.
Umno man: Warisan the real 'backdoor gov't in Sabah'

Umno man: Warisan the real 'backdoor gov't in Sabah'

Ghazali Ansing points to May 2018 when Shafie's party coaxed BN reps to defect.

'Unlike Hussein Onn and Abdullah, Muhyiddin yet to prove majority support'

'Unlike Hussein Onn and Abdullah, Muhyiddin yet to prove majority support'

PKR MP Fahmi Fadzil points out it has been 82 days since Muhyiddin's appointment to the country's top post.
Seven Kedah division heads want Mahathir to helm Bersatu

Seven Kedah division heads want Mahathir to helm Bersatu

UPDATED 6.00PM | 7 out of 15 state Bersatu division leaders have pledged support for Mahathir as chairperson and Mukhriz to lead party in Kedah.

Mentally disabled man arrested for allegedly using MCA youth chief's identity

Mentally disabled man arrested for allegedly using MCA youth chief's identity

The suspect is said to have used the picture and name of Nicole Wong on Facebook to intimidate others online.

MP SPEAKS | Condolences to the family of the cyberbullied suicide victim

MP SPEAKS | Condolences to the family of the cyberbullied suicide victim

'The Internet is a powerful medium, so please be a responsible human being when using it.'

Jho Low's luxury New York condo sold at US$6.2m loss

Jho Low's luxury New York condo sold at US$6.2m loss

The fugitive businessperson's properties in New York and California have been the subject of forfeiture lawsuits.

Baru Bian: PBB dominating GPS, other parties should consider quitting alliance

Baru Bian: PBB dominating GPS, other parties should consider quitting alliance

Selangau MP claims Abang Johari's party is holding most positions, making decisions without consulting others.

Pakistani police arrest cousin of two girls murdered over social media kissing video

Pakistani police arrest cousin of two girls murdered over social media kissing video

The girls’ father and uncle had been arrested on suspicion of concealing the murder.

What does China want in mooting tougher laws for Hong Kong?

What does China want in mooting tougher laws for Hong Kong?

Why is this happening now? Do any such laws already exist? Is it controversial? These questions answered.

China gets set to impose new Hong Kong security law

China gets set to impose new Hong Kong security law

Responding to this, President Trump warns of strong reaction from the United States.

No ceramah in Chini by-election if MCO extended, says EC

No ceramah in Chini by-election if MCO extended, says EC

CHINI POLLS | Azmi Sharom says no permit for the activity will be issued if large gatherings are still not allowed.

19 more items listed under Aidilfitri price control scheme

19 more items listed under Aidilfitri price control scheme

To take effect until June 3, the new items will raise the number of goods placed under the festive price control scheme to 35.

YOURSAY | As a face of divisiveness, Hadi has no credibility to unite Muslims

YOURSAY | As a face of divisiveness, Hadi has no credibility to unite Muslims

‘A small fry in a churning pot of hot curry is of no significance to the Arabs.’
US pulls out of Open Skies treaty, Trump's latest treaty withdrawal

US pulls out of Open Skies treaty, Trump's latest treaty withdrawal

Russia is accused of repeatedly violating the pact’s terms and senior US officials said the pullout will formally take place in six months.

YOURSAY | M’sia, too, has a Trumpian leader and his slavish followers

YOURSAY | M’sia, too, has a Trumpian leader and his slavish followers

‘Najib is playing to the gallery of his supporters who would blindly believe him.’
More places of worship to reopen and 9 news from yesterday

More places of worship to reopen and 9 news from yesterday

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

COMMENT | What does it take to get justice in Malaysia?

COMMENT | What does it take to get justice in Malaysia?

'Malaysians remain gullible and naive. They religiously believe that the rule of law exists in Malaysia. It does not.'

Be cautious of donation scams on Facebook - Pos Malaysia

Be cautious of donation scams on Facebook - Pos Malaysia

Pos Malaysia says that the police have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in such online schemes.