Archive - 3 June 2020

CORONAVIRUS | Unemployment rate is forecast to hit four percent in 2020 compared to 3.2 percent during the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

The government cut internet speeds during civil unrest, Jakarta court found the move unlawful.

A US diplomat says heavy-handed police tactics and divisive political rhetoric made US diplomacy much more difficult.

CORONAVIRUS | The move is part of Singapore’s gradual reopening of its borders to conduct essential activities overseas.

CORONAVIRUS | 'The ongoing economic and food security impact of Covid-19 is massive and appears likely to worsen over time.'

The Johor sultan’s threat came amid Johor Harapan’s claim that they have the numbers to retake control of the state government.

Police say that 822 people were arrested during the same period on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

He is currently Selangor Bersatu chief and Selat Klang assemblyperson.

The five protesters will be charged under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.

A total of 413 projects each worth between RM20,000 to RM150,000 will be offered.

UPDATED 6.52PM | CORONAVIRUS | The government will see whether they will need to undergo mandatory quarantine or can be quarantined at home for 14 days.

Taiwan uses the Tiananmen Square anniversary to criticise China, to Beijing's annoyance.

UPDATED 6.42PM | CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says a second test yesterday showed all of them were still negative after being exposed to an infected official.

Of the total, only two cases involve Malaysians.

The opposition chief says root cause of George Floyd protests boils down to racism and discrimination.

China’s parliament last week approved a decision to create laws for Hong Kong to curb sedition, secession, terrorism, and foreign interference.

UPDATED 5.38PM | Minister says the decision is based on technical and legal issues as well as the need for transparency.

He points out this can be done by having a proper Parliament sitting to table and pass such amendments.

Taxi driver V Balamurugan filed an application on Jan 8 to delist the LTTE from being gazetted as a terrorist group.

The state Harapan leadership holds firm to the principles of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

UPDATED 6.45PM | A top official from the anti-graft agency says the arrest is in connection to the RM250,000 that went missing from Bersatu Youth chief's home.

Its secretary-general said focusing on the sale of alcoholic drinks could cause provocation.

Lembah Pantai MP says users could be on losing end if 5G-related connectivity is not properly carried out.

No word on whether conditional MCO will be extended after June 9.

ADUN SPEAKS | Both Umno and Muhyddin’s Bersatu are on the verge of a big showdown for their own survival.

LETTER | The government is over-reacting to the issue of drink-driving.

Magistrate rejects police request for four-day remand as all statements had already been taken.

He says there are many other dangerous drivers who should be also reined in.

Concluding contracts online through e-signatures during and post Covid-19 may be cost-effective and 'safer'.

NAJIB SRC TRIAL | In his submission, defence lawyer says what mattered is that Najib believed it to be true.

NGO says this over KL police's statement of no foul play in death of Nepali man at Jinjang lockup.

LETTER | Democracy does not always move in a straight line.

The DAP lawmaker has been discharged from the Sibu hospital, where he was warded since March.

Sultan Ibrahim says he will let the people of Johor pick those who truly want to serve the people and the state.

LETTER |We see the government as the enabler to facilitate the retail investor’s increased participation not just in equities but in the larger bond markets as well.

CORONAVIRUS | The airline industry has taken colossal losses recently, and there is no immediate end in sight.

The men were caught in a police operation at Bukit Bertam oil palm estate.

Kadir Jasin asks if Umno is preparing to topple Muhyiddin.

LETTER | With a deliberately weak cabinet to do his bidding, it is not surprising that institutional reforms promised could not materialise.

However, no date has been set for schools to reopen, says Education Minister Radzi Jidin.

A poll showed 64% of American adults sympathetic to the protestors.

Protestant and Catholic leaders condemn US president's photo op and his administration's treatment of demonstrators.

They are accused of monitoring user habits even in so-called incognito mode.

Pressed against metal barriers a block from the White House, a crowd of protesters faced a line of police wearing body armor and carrying shields.

The method, approved by the Energy Commission, is to ensure consumers do not get overcharged, TNB says.

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, sweeping this issue under the rug here adds to 'Malaysian hypocrisy'.

The Petaling Jaya MP wants authorities to look into claims that UEM Edgenta has not treated workers fairly.

Senior lawyer Shaharudin Ali makes the filings after the High Court dismisses a similar revision application he made earlier.

South Klang police have arrested five local men to facilitate investigations.

Deputy minister provides no data to back his statement that PM Muhyiddin has good ratings.

'Just retire. You have had more than your fair share of the political spoils while in office...'

The killing of George Floyd reflects a 'shocking failure' concerning racism in the United States, says the former president.

He was with another, both suspected of involvement in drugs, who fled from a police team, says the KL police chief.

UPDATED 1.48PM | CORONAVIRUS | Two areas in Bukit Changgang in Kuala Langat have been placed under semi-enhanced MCO since yesterday evening.

Evening curfews ordered in dozens of cities over the George Floyd death demonstrations and the US president threatens to use the military to battle violence.

He is Prof Bahari Belaton, a native of the Semai tribe from Kampung Orang Asli Tangkai, Cermin, Perak.

Mohd Nizar Najib is currently the Pekan Umno Youth chief.

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

Both 'givers' and 'takers' of bribes in the form of positions must be investigated without fear or favour.

Only a snap election can decide Muhyiddin's strength.

Conmen claiming to be a Bank Negara officer and another to be a senior police officer swindled the 69-year-old woman.