Archive - 2 June 2020

Causing death by drunk-driving is tantamount to murder in some jurisdictions, but in Malaysia, it is punished with a fine and up to a year's imprisonment.

Researchers say Tropical rainforests disappeared at a rate of one football pitch every six seconds last year.

The online mediation session is an alternative to the mediation conducted at the Court Mediation Centre.

'The increase in the number of employees returning to work shows that the opening of the economy on May 4 has been smooth.

The review was based data gathered from 72 studies in 16 countries.

Tajuddin was previously Bursa Malaysia Bhd CEO and will replace outgoing chairperson Mohd Munir Abdul Majid.

These frontline workers are already victimised by their employer, and now their rights are further trampled upon, says PSM sec-gen.

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman says there won't be any impact as long as Muhyiddin continues to receive support from MPs.

CORONVIRUS | The disputed Bersatu Youth chief was responding to a claim that most M'sians accept PN based on 'ratings'.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | This is among inferences that could be made based on the evidence adduced in court, says lawyer.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | 'The decision made by the court should not be influenced by opinion but based on facts and the law.'

COMMENT | Without an understanding of its full scale, our response will remain piecemeal.

They say the environment will be better off and the funds can be put to better use.

UPDATED 6.57PM | CORONAVIRUS | The Health Ministry says it detected six cases and screened 120 close contacts.

Finance minister says up to May 31, the first group of 8.3 million recipients had received payments.

The summons was filed by lawyer Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz on Feb 26 and also named the Pardons Board as a defendant.

UPDATED 6.18PM | CORONAVIRUS | Only five are local transmissions comprising three non-citizens and two Malaysians.

CORONAVIRUS | The national electricity company also says there will not be any termination of electricity supply until July 31, 2020.

Deputy works minister Shahruddin Mohd Salleh is believed to be alluding to the no-confidence vote against the PM.

"Officers are still taking gunfire downtown & we will share more info as it available," St Louis Police said on Twitter.

UPDATED 5.07PM | It will focus on three objectives - to empower people, propel businesses, and stimulate the economy.

They say that employing such a strategy has painted a negative image of the PN government.

Its doors will be shut to shoppers until June 8.

However, Ismail Sabri says wedding reception is still a no-no.

Chow says the withdrawal of federal allocation for the planned development in Penang Hill will impact the state.

CORONAVIRUS | Minister says this is because prisoners from other sections do not intermingle, but all staff will be screened.

COMMENT | American behaviour, specifically its president, suggests that a conflict is more likely to be provoked in South or Southeast Asia.

SOP for haircuts, houses of worship, and night markets will be discussed on Saturday, says Ismail Sabri.

Court dates vacated to give way to Najib's other cases, including 1MDB and audit report trials, his lawyer says.

"I can't be silent. If people tell me to keep silent, I won't."

Police detain union officials and PSM activists after a demonstration against employer Edgenta UEMS.

The decision was to be delivered by Judicial Commissioner Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh on June 4 but was rescheduled to June 9 at 9am.

PN brought together only in the interests of distributing positions, says the former minister.

Carrie Lam questioned the difference in U.S. response to HK protests last year and the current George Floyd protests.

Ex-PM says he was against quitting Harapan but did not outrightly reject Muhyiddin's previous urgings.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | UPDATED 2.37PM | The move does not reflect the intentions of someone who wanted to steal public funds, says lawyer.

The suspension of applications for new liquor licences is effective immediately, it says.

To deploy the armed forces, Trump would need to formally invoke a group of statutes known as the Insurrection Act.

UPDATED 1.45PM | My love for the party is greater than my love for Mahathir or Muhyiddin, he adds.

This is in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.

Other analysts doubt there will be a change of gov't in the near future.

Trump says he will deploy the army if state governors refuse to call out the National Guard to end violent protests.

CORONAVIRUS | This comes after an Italian doctor said the new coronavirus 'clinically no longer exists'.

One medical examiner said drugs possibly contributed to Floyd's death, others solely blame the police.

But Syed Saddiq says the fight goes on despite his termination.

Minnesota governor says the trucker told authorities the majority of the marchers tried to protect him.

George Floyd's cry, 'I can't breathe', should be the rallying cry for a new world order built on love, solidarity, and in harmony with the environment.

The latest bills did not just compensate for prior low charges during MCO, but seemingly ballooned to usual amounts.

The government should expedite legislation to eliminate the use of dental amalgam.

Incident of US black man dying in police custody is about racism in leadership, which we must prevent from happening here.

'Malaysia, too, is no stranger to xenophobia, to denigrating minorities...'

Instead of playing the victim or righteous persecutor, Harapan should show 21st century leadership by taking Parliament virtual.

Abdul Rahman Kongkawang says he is still with the party, denies viral FB post claiming a planned departure.

This comes with cities across the US in turmoil over the death of George Floyd, caused by a policeman.

At least another 15 days of hearing are required, says Suhakam Commissioner Jerald Joseph.

The latest bill comprises March and April bill adjustments, explains the National Water Services Commission.

The three are allegedly to have asked RM500,000 from a person being charged in court over a commercial case.

Curfews extended to curb the violent protests over the death of George Floyd have failed to stop looting and vandalism.

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

Here are what I consider three tactical reasons for the party president's move.

FB staff rebukes CEO, praises Twitter for taking action to remove US president's incendiary comments.

It says Samantha James' 'inappropriate' views on US protests are her own and does not represent the group.