Archive - 23 May 2020

Gov't to boost digital connectivity to revive economy: Saifuddin

Gov't to boost digital connectivity to revive economy: Saifuddin

In this regard, access to quality and affordable broadband service is vital, says minister.

Don't be sad, find the blessing in Covid-19 crisis, says king

Don't be sad, find the blessing in Covid-19 crisis, says king

There are actually many lessons that we have learned in facing the pandemic, notes His Majesty.

In Raya message, PM indicates exit plan led by community leaders

In Raya message, PM indicates exit plan led by community leaders

He again stresses the importance of the people following gov't SOPs to stop the spread of Covid 19.

'PN priorities are GLC positions now but no new Covid-19 laws until Sept'

'PN priorities are GLC positions now but no new Covid-19 laws until Sept'

I feel the current government has got its priorities wrong, says Bandar Kuching MP, Kelvin Yii.

Ex-PKR man replaces Hans Isaac as Finas chair

Ex-PKR man replaces Hans Isaac as Finas chair

The board describes Zakaria Abdul Hamid as 'a businessperson and community activist'.

Bukit Jalil depot: Ministry probing if detainees or staff caused infection

Bukit Jalil depot: Ministry probing if detainees or staff caused infection

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says the screening conducted may not have captured all individuals' status.

Health DG: 35 others including PM were at Covid-19-hit meeting

Health DG: 35 others including PM were at Covid-19-hit meeting

All have been tested negative but are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Bersih's recommendations for Chini by-election in midst of Covid-19

Bersih's recommendations for Chini by-election in midst of Covid-19

The electoral watchdog says while the democratic system should proceed, preventive measures must be taken by all parties.

COMMENT | Restoring Harapan?

COMMENT | Restoring Harapan?

COMMENT | It cannot restore hope until it addresses concerns beyond the conflict of two men and their loyalists.

Audit Dept confirms auditor-general tests positive for Covid-19

Audit Dept confirms auditor-general tests positive for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | A leaked internal NAD memo went viral yesterday claiming the auditor-general has Covid-19.

COMMENT | Choose M'sia

COMMENT | Choose M'sia

America’s military might and China’s economic influence are pulling nations in different directions.

Baby Ivan back in Russia six weeks after birth in abandoned house

Baby Ivan back in Russia six weeks after birth in abandoned house

Around 200 Russians trapped in Malaysia due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions were flown back yesterday.

Covid-19: 48 new cases, almost half from Semenyih immigration depot

Covid-19: 48 new cases, almost half from Semenyih immigration depot

UPDATED 5.52PM | CORONAVIRUS | Total cases comprise of 44 local and four imported cases, where 21 cases came from the immigration detention depot.

Students stranded in campuses to return home on May 26 - Ismail Sabri

Students stranded in campuses to return home on May 26 - Ismail Sabri

CORONAVIRUS | The students were originally scheduled to be flown home on May 28.

Wong Chen denies Willie Mongin's "toe party line" allegations, demands apology

Wong Chen denies Willie Mongin's "toe party line" allegations, demands apology

Willie had claimed that he was told to be quiet in PAC hearings regarding GST refunds worth RM19 billion.

Penang Bersatu reps forget they were elected on Harapan's platform - Marzuki

Penang Bersatu reps forget they were elected on Harapan's platform - Marzuki

The state Bersatu chief says they choose to prioritise positions while abandoning the people's mandate.

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 10.30am today

Covid-19: List of fake news as at 10.30am today

CORONAVIRUS | Replies from relevant agencies on fake news gone viral on social media.

More illegal re-entry expected after Hari Raya - MMEA

More illegal re-entry expected after Hari Raya - MMEA

The M'sian maritime enforcement agency says this poses a risk of an increase in Covid-19 import cases.

Azmin and nine others yet to submit forms to join Bersatu, says Marzuki

Azmin and nine others yet to submit forms to join Bersatu, says Marzuki

This is despite Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s confirmation that the group have officially joined the party.

Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR Youth chief Fahmi Zainol reminds Chow to abide by his promise to make defectors vacate their seats.

LETTER | Paradigm shift key to tour operators’ survival

LETTER | Paradigm shift key to tour operators’ survival

The reality is that international travel for this year and the next will largely be for essential travel and not leisure and tourism.

Both Penang Bersatu reps rescind support for Harapan

Both Penang Bersatu reps rescind support for Harapan

This comes after the duo was appointed to agencies under the federal government.

AG tests negative for Covid-19, on home quarantine for two weeks

AG tests negative for Covid-19, on home quarantine for two weeks

This is after he came into contact with an official who tested positive for Covid-19 during a post-cabinet meeting.

COMMENT | ROS and our prime ministers

COMMENT | ROS and our prime ministers

'So, whose instructions will ROS take? The sitting prime minister or the former prime minister?'

MEX offers 50 pct discount on the first day of Hari Raya

MEX offers 50 pct discount on the first day of Hari Raya

Maju Expressway says the discount was for all users travelling on the expressway from midnight until 11.59pm.

Postman pays price for making illegal online collections

Postman pays price for making illegal online collections

The police arrest the 22-year-old man and two others for having solicited for funds over the social media.

China reports no new Covid-19 cases for first time since pandemic began

China reports no new Covid-19 cases for first time since pandemic began

CORONAVIRUS | The number of confirmed cases in the country stood at 82,971 and the death toll remained unchanged at 4,634.

Bank Rakyat gives loan moratorium totaling RM6b

Bank Rakyat gives loan moratorium totaling RM6b

During the six-month loan moratorium, the bank refrained from collecting about RM1 billion every month.

Cuba credits two drugs with slashing coronavirus death toll

Cuba credits two drugs with slashing coronavirus death toll

The drugs reduce hyper-inflammation in seriously ill Covid-19 patients.

No pressing need for Muhyiddin to appoint acting PM, say experts

No pressing need for Muhyiddin to appoint acting PM, say experts

PM is not incapacitated and can carry out his duties remotely, says Shad Faruqi.

MP SPEAKS | On this Hari Raya, let us resolve to protect and defend the constitution

MP SPEAKS | On this Hari Raya, let us resolve to protect and defend the constitution

M'sians must not allow the coronavirus pandemic to the nation's spirit or permit the revival of power abuse, corruption and kleptocracy.

The details of Britain's impending quarantine scheme

The details of Britain's impending quarantine scheme

Who does it apply to? What will passengers have to do? What penalties will be in place?
Rise in the number of motorists during conditional MCO - Plus

Rise in the number of motorists during conditional MCO - Plus

The highway toll concessionaire says yesterday almost a million vehicles travelled along highways managed by the company.

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

All international arrivals, including returning Britons, will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
COMMENT | Deflation – A boon or bane for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Deflation – A boon or bane for Malaysia?

Price levels in Malaysia have fallen since the Covid-19 outbreak and the resulting economic crisis.

Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

They are accused of spreading Covid-19, burdening the state and taking jobs as the economy plummets.

COMMENT | Special envoys – what are their job scopes?

COMMENT | Special envoys – what are their job scopes?

The PN government has appointed three special envoys since coming into power, none which has any diplomatic credentials.

In video, Bolsonaro says wanted cops replaced to stop family being 'screwed'

In video, Bolsonaro says wanted cops replaced to stop family being 'screwed'

The video prompted Bolsonaro’s fans and detractors to hurl abuse at each other from their apartment windows.
Police believe man who crashed vehicle into five people was drunk

Police believe man who crashed vehicle into five people was drunk

The driver reportedly went berserk following a minor accident earlier.

COMMENT | Riza discharge - are the floodgates being opened for others?

COMMENT | Riza discharge - are the floodgates being opened for others?

Anyone who commits theft has to be punished regardless of his station.

Suspect killed in Texas Navy base shooting identified as Syrian-born US citizen

Suspect killed in Texas Navy base shooting identified as Syrian-born US citizen

The gunman opened fire at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, wounding one sailor but the assailant was the only person killed,
COMMENT | Our opioid dependence on cheap foreign labour

COMMENT | Our opioid dependence on cheap foreign labour

COMMENT | Our reliance on foreign workers in the construction industry has become an opioid crisis.

Brazil has second-highest number of coronavirus cases, suffers 1,001 new deaths

Brazil has second-highest number of coronavirus cases, suffers 1,001 new deaths

CORONAVIRUS | Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely criticised for his handling of the outbreak and is now also at the centre of a deepening political crisis.
Muhyiddin under 14-day quarantine, and 9 news from yesterday

Muhyiddin under 14-day quarantine, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
UMT-Unisza merger plan dropped

UMT-Unisza merger plan dropped

Clear differences in aims and focus and high cost of proposed merger factored into the decision, said Higher Education Minister.

YOURSAY | Mahathir, look at what you have done

YOURSAY | Mahathir, look at what you have done

‘Had you kept your promise of handling the post to Anwar, M’sia will not be like now.’
No sense of urgency, Kit Siang's aide says on July tabling of Covid-19 relief bill

No sense of urgency, Kit Siang's aide says on July tabling of Covid-19 relief bill

This is so very typical of the Muhyiddin-Azmin gov't, says Syahredzan Johan