Archive - 30 May 2020

VIPs among 22 fined for eating durian at stall

VIPs among 22 fined for eating durian at stall

A Datuk was among the VIPs fined for violating the conditional MCO.
Gov't invites proposals, suggestions for Covid-19 bill

Gov't invites proposals, suggestions for Covid-19 bill

All stakeholders including CSOs, NGOs as well as individuals are invited to submit their ideas.

Protests flare in the US over George Floyd killing

Protests flare in the US over George Floyd killing

The demonstrations have broken out for the fourth night.

Audio leak - 'Muhyiddin' moots enticing Umno defectors with minister, GLC posts

Audio leak - 'Muhyiddin' moots enticing Umno defectors with minister, GLC posts

Those enticed will not want to leave once they 'taste' the benefits of having positions, says the audio's voice.

Harapan may seize back power before July's Parliament sitting - Salahuddin

Harapan may seize back power before July's Parliament sitting - Salahuddin

He says Pakatan Harapan already has the numbers to form a new government.

Redzuan says tried to coax Dr M to work with Muhyiddin during 'Raya visit'

Redzuan says tried to coax Dr M to work with Muhyiddin during 'Raya visit'

The minister claims the former premier appeared positive with the advice.

COMMENT | Is Najib the future of Umno?

COMMENT | Is Najib the future of Umno?

COMMENT | The disgraced prime minister knows this, continuing to play dumb like the spoiled rich kid that he is.

COMMENT | Riza DNAA controversy created by interested parties

COMMENT | Riza DNAA controversy created by interested parties

COMMENT | Let's extract the truth from the womb of society that otherwise may be so fortified against truth itself.

Since conditional MCO, only 22 pct of new Covid-19 cases involve M'sians: Health DG

Since conditional MCO, only 22 pct of new Covid-19 cases involve M'sians: Health DG

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysians seem to be complying with SOPs, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Asymptomatic Wisma Putra officer tests positive, Hisham advised to undergo quarantine

Asymptomatic Wisma Putra officer tests positive, Hisham advised to undergo quarantine

UPDATED 7.23PM | CORONAVIRUS | Minister says case only detected after Health Ministry performed screening at the ministry.

After escape attempt, undocumented migrants to be moved to MAEPS

After escape attempt, undocumented migrants to be moved to MAEPS

CORONAVIRUS | A Bangladeshi national, 26, in handcuffs, attempts to flee.

Covid-19 - 30 new cases, 10 involving locals, no deaths

Covid-19 - 30 new cases, 10 involving locals, no deaths

CORONAVIRUS | Today is the ninth day without any deaths being recorded.

Guar Chempedak rep appointed Kedah Regional Development Authority chair

Guar Chempedak rep appointed Kedah Regional Development Authority chair

Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail's appointment as chairperson of Keda comes into effect on June 1.

Special pandemic SOP for Chini by-election, says EC

Special pandemic SOP for Chini by-election, says EC

The SOP covers the seven election processes, says commission head Azhar Azizan Harun.

PM promises stricter drink-driving laws, says he's a father too

PM promises stricter drink-driving laws, says he's a father too

As the head of government and a father, I understand the concerns of the public and families, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

Redzuan dispels defection claim, wants people to rally behind PN gov't

Redzuan dispels defection claim, wants people to rally behind PN gov't

The minister says Muhyiddin Yassin should be allowed to steer the country out of the Covid-19 disaster.
S'wak PKR seeks anti-hopping law after PSB accepts two ex-leaders

S'wak PKR seeks anti-hopping law after PSB accepts two ex-leaders

This will enable elected reps who defect to have their support tested, says Sarawak PKR communications chief Abun Sui Anyit.

Stop your cheap political theatrics, Penang PKR Youth tells Afif

Stop your cheap political theatrics, Penang PKR Youth tells Afif

Fahmi Zainol says this in response to Afif who said that the decision to remove him from Penang's government bench was "biased and undemocratic".
Minister: Don't return to university yet, directive to clear out dorms withdrawn

Minister: Don't return to university yet, directive to clear out dorms withdrawn

Ismail Sabri says he was informed by the Higher Education Ministry that the instruction to clear out dorms have been retracted.
Driving schools allowed to reopen on June 1

Driving schools allowed to reopen on June 1

UPDATED 4.16PM | Driving schools will be allowed to operate from 8am to 4pm come June 1.

Indonesia facilitating expedited deportation, more countries to help - minister

Indonesia facilitating expedited deportation, more countries to help - minister

UPDATED 3.35PM | Other countries that have expressed willingness to coordinate with Malaysia for the return of their citizens include Nepal, Bangladesh and Cambodia.

Lawyers group wants an Umno walkover in Chini

Lawyers group wants an Umno walkover in Chini

CHINI POLLS | Saving lives is more important than other needs in view of the Covid-19 outbreak, says the group.

Putrajaya reinstates limited interstate travel as festive season ends

Putrajaya reinstates limited interstate travel as festive season ends

UPDATED 4.23PM | Effective June 1, interstate travel for work, medical and emergency reasons will once again be allowed.

Hong Kong leaders say Trump 'completely wrong' for curbing ties

Hong Kong leaders say Trump 'completely wrong' for curbing ties

Hong Kong cannot be threatened and will push ahead with the new laws, says its Security Minister John Lee.

Landslide: Residents of seven houses in Taman Kelab Ukay ordered to vacate homes

Landslide: Residents of seven houses in Taman Kelab Ukay ordered to vacate homes

UPDATED 2PM | Cracks on the walls led the Fire Dept to instruct the 40 occupants to vacate their homes.

US, Britain raise Hong Kong at UN Security Council, angering China

US, Britain raise Hong Kong at UN Security Council, angering China

This leads to China and Russia criticising the United States for excessive use of force against black people.

Some 8-year-olds have resorted to smoking - CAP

Some 8-year-olds have resorted to smoking - CAP

The survey also found that children as young as five to seven years old are exposed to cigarettes when asked to buy cigarettes by their fathers.
White House on lockdown as protests over Floyd’s death reach US capital

White House on lockdown as protests over Floyd’s death reach US capital

An online video shows hundreds of protesters gathered in Lafayette Park, just outside the White House, chanting 'No justice, no peace'.

MP SPEAKS | The challenges facing Pakatan Harapan - Part 1

MP SPEAKS | The challenges facing Pakatan Harapan - Part 1

What should be Harapan's strategy and plan as Malaysia seemingly enters the 'new normal' phase of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Ex-PKR lawmakers join United Sarawak Party

Ex-PKR lawmakers join United Sarawak Party

UPDATED 12PM | The duo - Selangau MP Baru Bian and Batu Lintang assemblyperson See Chee How - officially join PSB in a ceremony today in Kuching.

Muhyiddin: Earlier action wanted against Dr M, but I didn't want to be rash

Muhyiddin: Earlier action wanted against Dr M, but I didn't want to be rash

Responding to Bersatu's decision to declare the membership of Mahathir and his allies void, he adds: 'No individual is above the party constitution.'

Residential electricity usage soars 23 pct during MCO – minister

Residential electricity usage soars 23 pct during MCO – minister

“The 23 percent increase (residential), probably means that (people) are staying at home as directed by the authorities," says Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
US firms in HK awake to 'sad day' as Trump vows to curb economic ties

US firms in HK awake to 'sad day' as Trump vows to curb economic ties

More than 1,300 US firms have offices in Hong Kong and provide about 100,000 jobs.

Finance minister: M’sia set for recovery in 2021 with most employees back at work

Finance minister: M’sia set for recovery in 2021 with most employees back at work

Tengku Zafrul says that to weather the economic downturn due to the pandemic, the government is implementing the 6R approach.
Some MPs shifted to Dr M, but won't guarantee his return as PM - Umno leader

Some MPs shifted to Dr M, but won't guarantee his return as PM - Umno leader

Four to five Bersatu MPs have shifted to Mahathir's team, says Umno leader Mohd Razlan Rafii, without naming them.

Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

Move over James Bond; India returns alleged bird spy to Pakistan

'We had to take the bird into our custody to probe if it was being used for spying,' says an Indian officer.
PN-led Malacca gov't reinstates two GLC officers sacked for abuse of power

PN-led Malacca gov't reinstates two GLC officers sacked for abuse of power

An audit of the GLC discovered payments made without approval and unauthorised appointments.

Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3mil in Hong Kong

Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3mil in Hong Kong

Home Secretary Priti Patel says this applies to all 'British National Overseas’ passport holders in Hong Kong.

Asian Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back against racism

Asian Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back against racism

The FBI has warned of a rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans since the coronavirus pandemic began.
US cutting ties with WHO over coronavirus, says Trump

US cutting ties with WHO over coronavirus, says Trump

The US president has long scorned multilateralism as he focuses on an “America First” agenda.
Trump backpedals after 'shooting' threat to Minneapolis rioters

Trump backpedals after 'shooting' threat to Minneapolis rioters

He has threatened to use deadly force against violent protests over the police killing of an unarmed black man.
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges

But he stops short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial centre.

Hamzah says Dr M plotted for Bersatu to quit Harapan and 9 news from yesterday

Hamzah says Dr M plotted for Bersatu to quit Harapan and 9 news from yesterday

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

YOURSAY | 'Nice try, Daim, but we don’t buy it'

YOURSAY | 'Nice try, Daim, but we don’t buy it'

'Mahathir is no saint in this whole fiasco of the collapse of Harapan.'