Archive - 4 June 2020

S'wak allows barbers, hair salons to reopen from June 8

S'wak allows barbers, hair salons to reopen from June 8

CORONAVIRUS | Only hair-cutting services are allowed while facial and head massages are prohibited.
Welfare Dept to manage complaints, counselling for Kuala Langat residents

Welfare Dept to manage complaints, counselling for Kuala Langat residents

CORONAVIRUS | Rina Harun says the department would also coordinate food and daily necessity contributions from NGOs.
Socso: File complaints against employers who fail to pay wage subsidy

Socso: File complaints against employers who fail to pay wage subsidy

Enforcement action could be taken against irresponsible employers, says Socso CEO.
AirAsia may lay off more than 300 employees to pare down operations

AirAsia may lay off more than 300 employees to pare down operations

It is expected to involve 111 of 1,900 cabin crew members, 172 pilots and 50 engineers.
Mat Yo sues NSTP over defamatory article

Mat Yo sues NSTP over defamatory article

Norshahrul Idlan Talaha also names group editor Ahmad Lokman Mansor and writer Farah Azharie as defendants.
PJ rep launches system to match locals with wet market jobs

PJ rep launches system to match locals with wet market jobs

Earlier, market traders say workers can earn an average RM2,000 a month, more than many fresh graduate salaries.

ROS greenlights Bersatu meeting, says rules eased under conditional MCO

ROS greenlights Bersatu meeting, says rules eased under conditional MCO

The permission does not include conferences, assembly or any activities that involve mass gathering, it says.
AirAsia considers fundraising and JV options to ride out pandemic

AirAsia considers fundraising and JV options to ride out pandemic

Company says it has been presented with proposals from investment bankers, lenders and potential investors.
Mahathir meets Harapan, Warisan leaders but PKR is no show

Mahathir meets Harapan, Warisan leaders but PKR is no show

PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution declines to comment on the party’s absence.

Hong Kong passes China national anthem bill amid protests by democracy lawmakers

Hong Kong passes China national anthem bill amid protests by democracy lawmakers

The national anthem bill orders that primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong be taught to sing the "March of the Volunteers".
Hospital cleaners' complaints an internal issue, says Health DG

Hospital cleaners' complaints an internal issue, says Health DG

UPDATED 7.25PM | Noor Hisham says he has advised the company to take 'drastic action' to resolve this issue.

Johor Harapan: MB’s call for collaboration ‘dishonest’

Johor Harapan: MB’s call for collaboration ‘dishonest’

They claim that Hasni Mohammad had snubbed their previous invitations for a discussion.
Detainees may have been in incubation period pre-detention: Health DG

Detainees may have been in incubation period pre-detention: Health DG

UPDATED 7.06PM | CORONAVIRUS | Then when we placed them in the immigration depot, they became positive, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Top supplier Malaysia sees no quick end to shortages in $8b gloves industry

Top supplier Malaysia sees no quick end to shortages in $8b gloves industry

Margma also said worker safety and welfare were being monitored "critically" as pressure increases to step up production.
Shahruddin meets Dr M, dodges poser on who he supports

Shahruddin meets Dr M, dodges poser on who he supports

Video on Mahathir's Twitter regarding the meeting, however, is captioned 'Selamat kembali'.

Bersatu supreme council meeting tonight invalid, claims Kadir Jasin

Bersatu supreme council meeting tonight invalid, claims Kadir Jasin

The council member also cites the directive by the ROS against any party activities until June 30.
MP SPEAKS | M'sia needs financial package to create jobs, re-skill workers

MP SPEAKS | M'sia needs financial package to create jobs, re-skill workers

With the highest unemployment rates in 10 years, gov't must roll out an economic plan that will deal with job losses.

PM to unveil short-term economic recovery plan tomorrow

PM to unveil short-term economic recovery plan tomorrow

Muhyiddin's televised announcement is set to take place at 3pm.

Record high of 277 new Covid-19 cases, including 6 M'sians

Record high of 277 new Covid-19 cases, including 6 M'sians

UPDATED 5.50PM | CORONAVIRUS | Of this number, 270 cases are from the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot.

Malacca plans to review liquor sale regulations

Malacca plans to review liquor sale regulations

CM says new guidelines will also be considered.

Ali Rustam appointed as Malacca’s 7th governor

Ali Rustam appointed as Malacca’s 7th governor

The former Malacca chief minister's appointment comes into effect today for a term of four years.
Activists plead not guilty to hospital protest against Edgenta UEMS

Activists plead not guilty to hospital protest against Edgenta UEMS

Ipoh magistrate grants RM1,000 bail each and fixes July 9 for mention.

Complicated to produce defence that Najib is scam victim - Shafee

Complicated to produce defence that Najib is scam victim - Shafee

UPDATED 5.19PM | NAJIB SRC TRIAL | This is because of who Najib was, says the former PM's lead counsel.

Deputy works minister quits amid turmoil in Bersatu

Deputy works minister quits amid turmoil in Bersatu

UPDATED 5.16PM | PN will be left with a single seat majority if Shahruddin Salleh withdraws his support for the alliance.

Report lodged over online 'death threat' against Anwar

Report lodged over online 'death threat' against Anwar

Batu MP P Prabakaran urges police to investigate the owner of the Facebook page who posted it.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most extensive coral bleaching

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most extensive coral bleaching

February was the hottest month on record, causing the destruction which experts fear it will not recover from.

Workers can't be forced to take unpaid leave for quarantine: Ismail

Workers can't be forced to take unpaid leave for quarantine: Ismail

UPDATED 4.05PM | Employers who attempt to do so to their staff may be referred to the Human Resources Ministry.

Unregistered daycare centres urged to register for monitoring and support

Unregistered daycare centres urged to register for monitoring and support

Register with the Women's Ministry and receive help to deal with Covid-19.
LETTER | Open letter to Ismail Sabri on non-citizen spouses, children

LETTER | Open letter to Ismail Sabri on non-citizen spouses, children

Husbands, wives, and children of Malaysians are forced to separate from their families in Malaysia.

Johor Bersatu reps meet Muhyiddin after sultan threatens snap polls

Johor Bersatu reps meet Muhyiddin after sultan threatens snap polls

All assemblypersons who attended the meeting stated their full support for Muhyiddin as the prime minister.
COMMENT | Will a Mahathir 3.0 government be stable?

COMMENT | Will a Mahathir 3.0 government be stable?

COMMENT | It will be a mess replayed if these three troubles remain.

Muhyiddin back at work after 14-day home quarantine

Muhyiddin back at work after 14-day home quarantine

Muhyiddin began self-quarantine at home from May 22 after an officer who attended a post-Cabinet meeting he chaired on May 20 tested positive for Covid-19.

Muhyiddin's axe falls on three Bersatu leaders aligned to Dr M

Muhyiddin's axe falls on three Bersatu leaders aligned to Dr M

The letters, signed by Muhyiddin as president and acting chairperson, do not state any reason for their removal.
Activists decry charges against unionists as 'tool of repression'

Activists decry charges against unionists as 'tool of repression'

JAG says charges are blatant manipulation of the law.

Penang gov't told to look on bright side of cable car fund cancellation

Penang gov't told to look on bright side of cable car fund cancellation

Former state executive councillor said post-Covid economic downturn meant realignment of priorities.

Youth exco: Muhyiddin rejected Zahid's offer for Bersatu to join Umno

Youth exco: Muhyiddin rejected Zahid's offer for Bersatu to join Umno

UPDATED 1.11PM | Muzammil Ismail says this in response to claims there are discussions to enable Bersatu to return to Umno.

COMMENT | Crash land young progressive politicians on us

COMMENT | Crash land young progressive politicians on us

Enough with the old, we need fresh faces to replace the same characters on our political stage.

Evidence show Jho Low transferred RM10m so cheques wouldn't bounce - defence

Evidence show Jho Low transferred RM10m so cheques wouldn't bounce - defence

UPDATE | Prosecution has failed to prove CBT and the MACC's charges beyond a reasonable doubt, argues Najib's lawyer.

Bersatu supreme council meeting tonight, again without Dr M

Bersatu supreme council meeting tonight, again without Dr M

This would be the second time the party's supreme council is called for a meeting without Mahathir and Mukhriz.
Mercy Malaysia urges undocumented workers to get free Covid-19 test

Mercy Malaysia urges undocumented workers to get free Covid-19 test

They cannot guarantee freedom from arrest but asked immigration authorities to be understanding.
Guidelines for reopening schools released, only Form Six and Five for now

Guidelines for reopening schools released, only Form Six and Five for now

UPDATED 12.57PM | Only Form Five and Form Six students will return to school, home-based learning for others.

Analysts: 'Ready for GE' remark signals Umno more stable than others

Analysts: 'Ready for GE' remark signals Umno more stable than others

Najib and Zahid are signalling that Umno, with or without Perikatan Nasional, is ready to face the 15th general election.
DAP MP: 'Atrocious' of Najib to think of polls amid Covid-19 struggle

DAP MP: 'Atrocious' of Najib to think of polls amid Covid-19 struggle

This is the clearest sign Najib is putting his political interest above the nation's welfare, says Hannah Yeoh.

Snapchat removes Trump account from curated promotional section

Snapchat removes Trump account from curated promotional section

Shares fell 2.4% after the announcement.
MP SPEAKS | PM needs to convene specialised Parliament sitting on Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | PM needs to convene specialised Parliament sitting on Covid-19

This should be Muhyiddin's first task when he returns to work after two weeks of quarantine.

Gerik Bersatu Youth refuses to wade into party leadership tussle

Gerik Bersatu Youth refuses to wade into party leadership tussle

While most of Perak Bersatu expressed support for Muhyiddin, the Gerik youth wing wants to adopt a neutral stance.

Candles to light up Hong Kong on fraught Tiananmen anniversary

Candles to light up Hong Kong on fraught Tiananmen anniversary

A candlelight vigil held in the city’s Victoria Park for three decades usually draws tens of thousands of people.

North Korea says US in no position to criticise China

North Korea says US in no position to criticise China

Pompeo's remarks on human rights 'nonsense' when US threatens to 'unleash dogs' on protesters, WPK spokesperson says.

Minister: Amendments to law will also cover driving on drugs, mat rempit

Minister: Amendments to law will also cover driving on drugs, mat rempit

Wee Ka Siong said the issue is not about race or religion but personal safety.
S Korea warned to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA

S Korea warned to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA

Kim Yo Jong says if activity persists it may cancel recent bilateral military agreement.

COMMENT | A milestone for the Uyghurs

COMMENT | A milestone for the Uyghurs

With the passing of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in the US, we feel heard.
Malindo Air offers voluntary separation scheme to all employees

Malindo Air offers voluntary separation scheme to all employees

Airline fails to secure loan from gov't to continue business, it says in a memorandum to staff.

COMMENT | #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd and more

COMMENT | #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd and more

George Floyd's senseless death should prompt us to examine our own ethnocultural disposition and private racist stereotypes of the 'other'.

Ex-Warisan minister, former deputy appointed Sabah GLC posts

Ex-Warisan minister, former deputy appointed Sabah GLC posts

Darell Leiking has been made SOGDC chairperson while Azis Jamman gets the leading role in Warisan Harta Sabah.

COMMENT | When cameras start rolling, what is there to film?

COMMENT | When cameras start rolling, what is there to film?

With social distancing measures in place, it's interesting to see how scenes will be shot.

Cleaning company explains 'union-busting' allegations

Cleaning company explains 'union-busting' allegations

UEM Edgenta Bhd refutes claims that it has embarked on widespread union-busting activities.

COMMENT | Allegations against Guan Eng – echoes from the past

COMMENT | Allegations against Guan Eng – echoes from the past

Isn’t the cosy ties between tycoons and politicians the kind of relationships that were supposed to be anathema to the Harapan base?

11 men held for drink-driving in Kuala Lumpur

11 men held for drink-driving in Kuala Lumpur

Aged between 30 and 50 years, they were detained in four Op Mabuk operations in the federal capital last night.

YOURSAY | Bersatu cut from the same cloth as Umno

YOURSAY | Bersatu cut from the same cloth as Umno

‘A lanun (pirate) will always be a lanun, whether in Bersatu or any other party.’

Pahang Harapan chief sees a good chance of winning the Chini seat

Pahang Harapan chief sees a good chance of winning the Chini seat

CHINI POLLS | Now, it is up to the central leadership to decide whether to battle for the state seat, Fuziah Salleh adds.

YOURSAY | Parliament vote the only true measure of Muhyiddin’s support

YOURSAY | Parliament vote the only true measure of Muhyiddin’s support

‘If you have the numbers, there's nothing to be afraid of.’
Johor ruler threatens to dissolve the state assembly and 9 news from yesterday

Johor ruler threatens to dissolve the state assembly and 9 news from yesterday

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

Regime change didn't disrupt Covid-19 response - Health DG

Regime change didn't disrupt Covid-19 response - Health DG

CORONAVIRUS | He says this at a talk show hosted by Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Ali Rustam to be named the new Malacca governor

Ali Rustam to be named the new Malacca governor

The former Malacca CM will soon be named as the seventh governor, says state executive councillor Idris Haron.

Time to stop squabbling and work together to develop Johor - MB

Time to stop squabbling and work together to develop Johor - MB

The menteri besar says this in response to a message from the sultan of Johor to stop power struggles.