Archive - 24 May 2020

No wedding ceremony held at temple in Seri Kembangan - Police

No wedding ceremony held at temple in Seri Kembangan - Police

CORONAVIRUS | A video clip was released allegedly showing several individuals at a temple in Seri Kembangan for a wedding function.

Don't amplify negative sentiments against immigration detainees - Health DG

Don't amplify negative sentiments against immigration detainees - Health DG

CORONAVIRUS | Noor Hisham's comment comes as a Covid-19 outbreak is detected at a third immigration detention depot.

Five in family die in Sabah fire

Five in family die in Sabah fire

Sabah Fire and Rescue Department says two others were injured in a fire that razed the family's house.
Indonesia tones down Aidilfitri celebration amid Covid-19 spike

Indonesia tones down Aidilfitri celebration amid Covid-19 spike

CORONAVIRUS | Only four areas where the pandemic is under control are allowed to hold Aidilfitri prayers.
Sudden death of popular Netflix star shocks Japan, fans

Sudden death of popular Netflix star shocks Japan, fans

It has raised concerns over cyberbullying after reports the 22-year-old was harassed on social media.
Road accident in Johor leads to Covid-19 discovery

Road accident in Johor leads to Covid-19 discovery

CORONAVIRUS | Johor exco says 86-year-old man was tested after showing Covid-19 symptoms of fever and cough.

Gerakan won't end up in museum under president Lau, says sec-gen

Gerakan won't end up in museum under president Lau, says sec-gen

Mak Kah Keong says the party is still committed in its political struggle and has not disappeared.
NGOs warning comes true as third immigration centre hit with Covid-19

NGOs warning comes true as third immigration centre hit with Covid-19

Noor Hisham: Six cases found at the Sepang immigration detention depot.

First M'sian TV show in Australia to air on Monday

First M'sian TV show in Australia to air on Monday

Lin Ariffin says the show is aimed to unite the M'sian community in Australia.

Klang Valley makes up almost all of 60 new Covid-19 cases today

Klang Valley makes up almost all of 60 new Covid-19 cases today

UPDATED 6.15PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says seven of the cases are imported while 53 are local transmissions.

Cash-strapped? MP wants Khazanah to justify sale of Telekom and MGRC shares

Cash-strapped? MP wants Khazanah to justify sale of Telekom and MGRC shares

'I hope that Khazanah is not under any undue pressure to raise cash for the government,' says PKR MP.

S’gor records highest number of interstate travel attempts

S’gor records highest number of interstate travel attempts

CORONAVIRUS | Defence minister says occupants of 460 vehicles were caught trying to cross state lines yesterday.
Covid-19: 548 more cases in S'pore, tally at 31, 616

Covid-19: 548 more cases in S'pore, tally at 31, 616

The city-state's largest cluster - S11 Dormitory @ Punggol - has a total of 2,591 confirmed cases.

Penang gov't aims for full SOP compliance during Aidilfitri

Penang gov't aims for full SOP compliance during Aidilfitri

Penang has shown a high level of cooperation, compliance since the beginning of MCO, says Jagdeep.

Net foreign fund outflow eases to RM394.34m

Net foreign fund outflow eases to RM394.34m

The outflow was lower compared with the previous week which recorded an outflow of RM734.18 million.

Preparing the spread for Aidilfitri

Preparing the spread for Aidilfitri

KINILENS | Students from the Madrasah Daril Solihin Al Qadiri preparing food and setting up to celebrate Aidilfitri.

M'sian's should be grateful, Covid-19 pandemic in other countries worse - Dr M

M'sian's should be grateful, Covid-19 pandemic in other countries worse - Dr M

There are lots for us to do to achieve zero new cases, says Mahathir Mohamad.

Aidilfitri prayers: Police disperse worshippers gathered outside National Mosque

Aidilfitri prayers: Police disperse worshippers gathered outside National Mosque

CORONAVIRUS | They gathered outside the mosque this morning for Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers.

Association to seek meeting with ministry after private hospital fined for 'profiteering'

Association to seek meeting with ministry after private hospital fined for 'profiteering'

Private hospitals are not retail outlets. We are healthcare service providers, says Dr Kuljit Singh.

Thousands protest Chinese security law in HK, at least 120 arrested

Thousands protest Chinese security law in HK, at least 120 arrested

Crowds throng the Causeway Bay shopping area in defiance of curbs imposed to contain the coronavirus.

Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption

Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption

Netanyahu, sworn in a to record fifth term as prime minister, says the case is a political witch-hunt.

Doctors urge gov’t to remove 'discriminatory' SOP for frontliners’ children

Doctors urge gov’t to remove 'discriminatory' SOP for frontliners’ children

UPDATED 6.35PM | CORONAVIRUS | They say the new guideline is akin to a 'slap in the face' to frontliners.

COMMENT | Government of doom that is afraid of Zoom

COMMENT | Government of doom that is afraid of Zoom

They are creating chaos instead of representing the people or alleviating the suffering of the poor.

MP SPEAKS | M'sia should learn from Germany's interfaith tolerance

MP SPEAKS | M'sia should learn from Germany's interfaith tolerance

Imam Mohamad Taha Sabry says crises bring people together.

Haniff Khatri questions reappointment of Umno man into Perda's board

Haniff Khatri questions reappointment of Umno man into Perda's board

Penang Umno deputy chief Shaik Hussein Mydin is facing two suits dating back to his previous post as Perda deputy chairperson.

Tebrau MP denies leaving PKR, claims he turned down minister post

Tebrau MP denies leaving PKR, claims he turned down minister post

Rumours were circulating that he formed an NGO for use as an 'exit tool' from PKR, and plans to join Gerakan.

EPL confirms two more Covid-19 cases

EPL confirms two more Covid-19 cases

CORONAVIRUS | EPL says that 996 players and club staff had tested for Covid-19.

Gerakan man calls for president Lau’s ouster

Gerakan man calls for president Lau’s ouster

Former Penang Gerakan acting youth chief Jason Loo claims Lau lacked political acumen and was obsessed with publicity.

Brazil registers 965 new coronavirus deaths, confirmed cases hit 347,398

Brazil registers 965 new coronavirus deaths, confirmed cases hit 347,398

CORONAVIRUS | The country registered 16,508 new cases on Friday.

Trump plays golf for first time since declaring coronavirus a national emergency

Trump plays golf for first time since declaring coronavirus a national emergency

CORONAVIRUS | The US president is eager to promote the idea that the United States is returning to normal.

South America a new Covid epicentre, Africa reaches 100,000 cases

South America a new Covid epicentre, Africa reaches 100,000 cases

WHO says about half of African countries are experiencing community transmission of the virus.

Death toll from Pakistan airliner crash 97, black box found

Death toll from Pakistan airliner crash 97, black box found

The Pakistan International Airlines flight was flying from Lahore to Karachi with 99 people on board when it went down on Friday.

More than 40 diagnosed with Covid-19 after Frankfurt church service

More than 40 diagnosed with Covid-19 after Frankfurt church service

CORONAVIRUS | The head of the city's health department says only one person has been admitted to hospital and the rest were not seriously ill.

Cabinet ministers, opposition leaders extend Hari Raya greetings

Cabinet ministers, opposition leaders extend Hari Raya greetings

Political leaders extending their Raya greetings include opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, former PM Dr Mahathir.

Police have ways to detect unauthorised interstate travellers - IGP

Police have ways to detect unauthorised interstate travellers - IGP

He says police will also be conducting spot checks on households identified as having violated the conditional MCO.

Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Iranian fuel tankers approach Venezuelan waters despite US warning

Venezuela's defence minister had pledged that the military would escort the tankers once they reached the country's EEZ.

Auditor-general down with Covid-19 and 8 news from yesterday

Auditor-general down with Covid-19 and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
YOURSAY | Party hopping - it’s all about the almighty ringgit

YOURSAY | Party hopping - it’s all about the almighty ringgit

‘That is why we need anti-party hopping legislation.’
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

A joyous, blessed and safe Hari Raya Aidilfitri for all.