Archive - 5 June 2020

Unthinkable such things would take place in a developed democracy, says Mohamed Hanipa Maidin.

The utility company says it expects the adjustments to be completed by July 2020.

Kamarul Zaman, who Mahathir startled at a forum by appearing, says the ban came after a police report was lodged against him.

It must ensure the aid reaches the targeted groups including businesses and employees, says the Malay Chambers of Commerce.

The true figure is some 610,500 people jobless or an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent, it says.

He will also support the Sarawak state government under GPS, he adds.

This depends on how safe and effective it is, once it becomes available 12 to 18 months from now.

Umno supreme council member Tajuddin Abdul Rahman says the people are also satisfied with the government of the day.

The scheme failed because there were protests against the move, reveals the former prime minister.

UPDATED 9.11PM | The former prime minister also says he's not offering to take up the top job again, but will serve if wanted.

UPDATED 9.27PM | If they don't stop, we have to be very active in exposing all the wrong things they carry out, says the ex-premier.

The 'Penjana' plan includes wage subsidies, upskilling and tax holidays for investors among others, but is it enough?

Abdul Hamid Bador says he will support any move taken by the Transport Ministry and the Home Ministry to amend the laws.

This is for the period of June 6 until June 12, 2020.

Counsel also submits there is also uncertainty on who moved the RM42 million from SRC International into the former premier's account.

The spike of Covid-19 cases in immigration depots is no surprise with poor detention conditions.

CORONAVIRUS | The first fatality in nearly two weeks was a 61-year-old male with a history of diabetes, hypertension and kidney cancer.

The NGO called for investigations after audio was leaked of a plan to lure MPs to defect.

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces various tax incentives and reinvestment allowances.

This comes after a burger outlet claimed it was being discriminated against on Grab's delivery app.

UPDATED 6.30PM | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says the allocation will benefit three million workforces in the country.

Prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the government is concerned about the welfare of target groups.

UPDATED 5.35PM | Vowing to continue working with Muhyiddin, he trains his guns on those seeking to threaten the nation's stability.

UPDATED 7.40PM | PM does not reveal many details on the bill, other than suggesting it would bring 'continuity' to the lives of Malaysians.

PM's latest economic recovery plan includes 40 initiatives worth RM35b focusing on job security and business cash flow.

UEM Sunrise Berhad and local Social Enterprise, Projek57 embarked on a collaborative corporate social responsibility effort to distribute cookies and unity ribbons in a unity pouch to the frontliners in Kuala Lumpur and Iskandar Puteri, Johor in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

Four years after following Muhyiddin out of Umno and into Bersatu, the Sri Gading MP resigned from the PN gov't yesterday.

Putrajaya announces comprehensive plan covering wages, training, tax holiday for investors, real estate transaction incentives, grants for businesses and more.

The minister's aides, however, provide conflicting information on whether the press conference will be held.

Party deputy president blasts fake news claiming that he plans to defect to Bersatu.

He replaces Paddy Abd Halim who went on compulsory retirement.

The incident drew widespread condemnation on social media as protesters returned to the streets of several U.S. cities to demonstrate against police brutality.

Researchers urge to conduct study on students’ socio-economic background for equal admission to public universities.

Justice Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali ruled that he will deliver his verdict at 10am on that day.

Former CM was sworn in today as the seventh Malacca governor.

Some suggest final year students or certain faculties be given priority in a partial reopening.

Applications can be made through their respective religious organisation or through Chong Eng's office.

UPDATED 12.56PM | In a meeting last night, its sec-gen also affirmed the decision for the party to leave Harapan, as decided on Feb 23.

On the surface, we have not seen a significant hike in unemployment rates, but a closer look reveals much more.

SAM believes it will only get worse if no remedial actions are taken, primarily by protecting the forests and biodiversity and in rehabilitating degraded areas.

If Harapan is given a second chance, these two reforms must be made top priority for the best interest of the nation.

A senior lecturer in the UiTM sports science faculty proposes this as an alternative to revitalise the economy in the sports sector.

Ex-senior manager is being investigated for possibly misappropriating funds in the procurement of books about Najib.

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

COMMENT | This new virus crisis can be a golden opportunity for us to reset our society to a greener way.

'Many Malays live the life that the government has decided for them, and not the life that they would want to make.'

‘A picture paints a thousand words. But now, two pictures.’

Malaysia also scored four out of a maximum five points - which indicates it has made considerable progress in curtailing the spread of Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS | Perikatan Nasional is also considering working with other countries to manufacture vaccines collaboratively.

Finding a direction for Pakatan Harapan while reigniting the momentum will be a difficult task ahead of GE15.

These businesses account for 70pct of the country's 98.5pct of small and medium enterprises, says former MIER chief Zakariah Rashid.