Archive - 10 June 2020

Crime index down 46.7 pct during MCO, conditional MCO - police

Crime index down 46.7 pct during MCO, conditional MCO - police

From March 18 till yesterday, 10,134 criminal cases had been reported, compared to 19,014 cases recorded in the 84 days prior to the MCO.
Petronas yet to pay sales tax - Sarawak state assembly speaker

Petronas yet to pay sales tax - Sarawak state assembly speaker

The Sarawak state government will continue its civil case against Petronas if no decision is reached through negotiations with the company.
Police bust drug processing lab in luxury condominium

Police bust drug processing lab in luxury condominium

Police seized various drugs worth RM124,398 from both raids.
Police detain 26,366 individuals during MCO, conditional MCO

Police detain 26,366 individuals during MCO, conditional MCO

Of the total, the police have charged 20,720 individuals or 78.6 percent of the total cases.
Sabah minister expects to be charged in court tomorrow

Sabah minister expects to be charged in court tomorrow

Peter Anthony received a warrant in connection with money laundering allegedly involving Risda between 2012 and 2013.
Education Ministry optimistic of schools completing this year’s syllabus

Education Ministry optimistic of schools completing this year’s syllabus

The government will restructure the school schedule for this year when schools reopen on June 24.
Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - education minister

Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - education minister

Radzi Jidin however insists that the aim is not to punish the schools.
Apandi: Ex-federal court judge coaxed me to arrest then PM Najib

Apandi: Ex-federal court judge coaxed me to arrest then PM Najib

Apandi claims that Gopal Sri Ram told him he was sent by Dr Mahathir Mohamad with the request.

Fuel ceiling price policy still stands despite revoked order

Fuel ceiling price policy still stands despite revoked order

This is because the mechanism for enforcing ceiling prices have changed since Feb 29, says minister.
Grooves Work Technology Summit

Grooves Work Technology Summit

The First Virtual WorkTech Summit in the World: The summit aims to transform your thinking about work, shifting your paradigms to perspectives that you have not considered yet and most importantly connecting with those around you.

GLC executives arrested over bribery allegations in broadband project

GLC executives arrested over bribery allegations in broadband project

The duo allegedly received over RM800,000 from a supplier.

Debate Penjana in Parliament, urges Anwar

Debate Penjana in Parliament, urges Anwar

He claims Malaysia is the only country spending billions of ringgit without MPs being able to ask questions in relation to the government’s economic stimulus plans.
COMMENT | Where is the opposition?

COMMENT | Where is the opposition?

COMMENT | It appears to be milling around headless and directionless waiting for someone to tell it what to do.

As lockdown eases, road fatalities rise

As lockdown eases, road fatalities rise

Conditional MCO recorded 8.1 road deaths a day compared to 4.2 during the first four MCO phases, according to police data.

Deputy health DG retires, sombre mood at Covid-19 presser

Deputy health DG retires, sombre mood at Covid-19 presser

Dr Rohaizat Yon goes into compulsory retirement after 35 years in service with the Health Ministry.

Cops: Enforcement personnel working with syndicates to smuggle migrants

Cops: Enforcement personnel working with syndicates to smuggle migrants

Police say the personnel involved have been identified and action will be taken soon.

Bangladesh minister rejects Msia’s plan to deport rescued Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh minister rejects Msia’s plan to deport rescued Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh’s foreign minister insists that the Rohingya are citizens of Myanmar and thus should be sent to Myanmar instead of Bangladesh.
Scoot resumes flights to Kuching, Ipoh, Penang

Scoot resumes flights to Kuching, Ipoh, Penang

The airline will further enhance its operational procedures and introduce additional precautionary measures.

Cops probe Bersatu Youth info chief, Syed Saddiq's aide over MACC claims

Cops probe Bersatu Youth info chief, Syed Saddiq's aide over MACC claims

Police have also completed an investigation on Kuala Langat MP Xavier Jayakumar over Dewan Rakyat remarks.

Covid-19: Two days in a row with no transmission among locals detected

Covid-19: Two days in a row with no transmission among locals detected

There was one new death recorded that was attributed to the coronavirus.

COMMENT | Indian lives matter in Malaysia

COMMENT | Indian lives matter in Malaysia

'Today, the old leaders of Hindraf are silent on the Black Lives Matter movement that has erupted all over the world.'

Motac launches domestic tourism recovery plan

Motac launches domestic tourism recovery plan

CORONAVIRUS | Minister Nancy Shukry says several strategies have been identified to help the tourism and cultural sector recover.

Potential Covid-19 vaccine from China shows promise in animal tests

Potential Covid-19 vaccine from China shows promise in animal tests

CORONAVIRUS | It has shown promise in trials in monkeys, triggering antibodies and raising no safety issues.
Question motive behind Gani Patail's affidavit - Anwar on Musa Aman acquittal

Question motive behind Gani Patail's affidavit - Anwar on Musa Aman acquittal

Opposition head says to probe what interests the former AG had in Sabah.

Umno to introduce candidate for Chini by-election on June 18

Umno to introduce candidate for Chini by-election on June 18

Ahmad Maslan says the party won't take lightly any competition.

Liew: Dr M and Anwar must come together, right now

Liew: Dr M and Anwar must come together, right now

DAP man urges Dr M and Anwar to be like Nelson Mandela - build a foundation for new politics that would last a generation.
Several Penang mosques to decide whether to allow foreigners to join prayers

Several Penang mosques to decide whether to allow foreigners to join prayers

Penang mufti says several mosque committees will be allowed to use discretion in allowing Muslim foreigners to join congregational prayers.
Bersih disagrees with Zahid, says political appointments conflict of interest

Bersih disagrees with Zahid, says political appointments conflict of interest

Politicians who want to run GLCs are told to first resign as MPs or assemblypersons.

Public schools reopen for exam classes on June 24

Public schools reopen for exam classes on June 24

UPDATED 5.40PM | Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin says this involves students sitting for SPM, SVM, STPM, STAM, and equivalent international papers.

Bung: Expect change in Sabah politics now Musa's free of charges

Bung: Expect change in Sabah politics now Musa's free of charges

The Kinabatangan MP has been leading Sabah Umno in Musa's absence.
Prosecution in Ku Nan's RM1m graft case seeks stay of hearing

Prosecution in Ku Nan's RM1m graft case seeks stay of hearing

This is pending the outcome of an appeal on judge's recusal in the case.

Unemployed man charged with insulting Islam

Unemployed man charged with insulting Islam

The man pleads not guilty to the charge made under Section 298A(1)(a) of the Penal Code.
COMMENT | No need for nitpicking over Indian custodial deaths

COMMENT | No need for nitpicking over Indian custodial deaths

COMMENT | How accurate is Suaram’s data? Is it just a numbers game?

July 21 case management set for Apandi's suit against Kit Siang

July 21 case management set for Apandi's suit against Kit Siang

Today's initial date had been vacated for ex-AG's RM10m defamation suit against DAP stalwart.

PAS veep gives Muhyiddin an 'A' for first 100 days

PAS veep gives Muhyiddin an 'A' for first 100 days

Mohd Amar Abdullah believes the Bersatu man has done a great job at the helm of the nation.

Umno man urges gov't to set up special base, use drones to block Rohingya refugees

Umno man urges gov't to set up special base, use drones to block Rohingya refugees

He says the measures are necessary as there are many more boats carrying refugees waiting to enter Malaysia.

2020-06-10t

2020-06-10t

'Four-to-a-car from same house' rule still applies in recovery MCO

'Four-to-a-car from same house' rule still applies in recovery MCO

Roadblocks at highways and major roads have been removed, interstate travel is now permitted.

Harapan Plus has 107 seats on its side, says Anwar

Harapan Plus has 107 seats on its side, says Anwar

UPDATED 4.15PM | Referring to yesterday's meeting of its top party leaders, PKR president says coalition will move forward as a team.

Lawyer gives ultimatum to IGP, minister over Moganambal's whereabouts

Lawyer gives ultimatum to IGP, minister over Moganambal's whereabouts

G Moganambal went missing in Sept last year after a police shootout which killed her husband and brother.
Proposal to open M'sia to business travellers 'unwise', says Gerakan

Proposal to open M'sia to business travellers 'unwise', says Gerakan

The party's national vice-president says the safety and health of Malaysians is paramount.

NGOs tell PM, Dr M and Anwar to end political impasse together

NGOs tell PM, Dr M and Anwar to end political impasse together

'They need to come together and strike a new deal to bring political stability to the country,' says Bersih.

Not so slick - directors nabbed over cooking oil subsidy payments

Not so slick - directors nabbed over cooking oil subsidy payments

According to MACC calculations, the syndicate has profited from subsidy payments of RM21.6 million.
Agong presents donation to homeless community

Agong presents donation to homeless community

Forty-nine homeless individuals receive the donation in the form of daily necessities and cash.
Perodua offers between 3 pct and 6 pct rebates on all models

Perodua offers between 3 pct and 6 pct rebates on all models

Cash rebate promotion valid until June 14.

Quit reports baseless, we're firmly behind Shafie Apdal - Warisan MPs

Quit reports baseless, we're firmly behind Shafie Apdal - Warisan MPs

'We will not betray the people’s mandate. We stand resolute by our principles,' the eight lawmakers say.

MP SPEAKS | From Covid-19 second wave to Parliament lockdown

MP SPEAKS | From Covid-19 second wave to Parliament lockdown

Muhyiddin's first 100 days in office have seen setbacks, but M'sians must not lose hope.

LETTER | The neglect of musicians and DJs during MCO entertainment ban

LETTER | The neglect of musicians and DJs during MCO entertainment ban

They need to be embraced as entertainment servicepersons who enhance communities.
Court allows Najib to inspect items seized in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit

Court allows Najib to inspect items seized in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit

The items seized are part of the government’s 1MDB-linked RM680 million forfeiture suit against Obyu Holdings.

Coronavirus patients most infectious when they first feel unwell - WHO

Coronavirus patients most infectious when they first feel unwell - WHO

Preliminary studies suggest that people with mild symptoms can be infectious for up to eight to nine days.
LETTER | The strangest reason to drop charges against Musa Aman

LETTER | The strangest reason to drop charges against Musa Aman

Perhaps Gopal Sri Ram can enlighten the public. Or perhaps Azam Baki.
Gov't removes maximum price for RON95 and diesel?

Gov't removes maximum price for RON95 and diesel?

A revocation order was gazetted on June 3 to nullify an order gazetted on Feb 21 that stipulates the maximum prices for fuel.

COMMENT | What I went through for justice after being abducted, raped

COMMENT | What I went through for justice after being abducted, raped

So you want to talk about reporting rape or sexual assault to the authorities and the system? Jom.

LETTER | Fear of commuting during MCO

LETTER | Fear of commuting during MCO

With more people set to use public transport, keeping social distancing measures will be challenging.

COMMENT | Looking back at the good things from the MCO

COMMENT | Looking back at the good things from the MCO

Malaysians were forced to be more inventive and resourceful.

COMMENT | Making a mess out of politics

COMMENT | Making a mess out of politics

Endless political brawl gives elected representatives a bad name.

Jho Low finds new ways to move money through connections in Kuwait - WSJ

Jho Low finds new ways to move money through connections in Kuwait - WSJ

The fugitive businessperson's connections in the gulf state allegedly enabled him to evade US and Malaysian investigators.

LETTER | Covid-19 and lockdowns make differences clearer

LETTER | Covid-19 and lockdowns make differences clearer

While the privileged have had the time to be 'bored', the underprivileged have had to scrape by in times of crisis.

Washington DC approves police reforms after days of protests against racism

Washington DC approves police reforms after days of protests against racism

It bars the use of neck restraints and requires the release of names and images from officers' body cameras.
Universiti Malaya rises to 59th in QS world rankings

Universiti Malaya rises to 59th in QS world rankings

It is also ranked the third-best among universities in the Asean region.

Palm oil mill's permit suspended over river pollution

Palm oil mill's permit suspended over river pollution

Factory accused of causing pollution, incidents of dead fish in Sungai Sembrong, near Kluang, Johor on June 1.

China, scientists dismiss study suggesting Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan in August

China, scientists dismiss study suggesting Covid-19 emerged in Wuhan in August

The study’s authors examined increased hospital traffic and symptom search data in Wuhan.
Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests

Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh pro-democracy protests

The protests were called to mark a year of sometimes violent pro-democracy rallies in the former British colony.

2020-06-10

2020-06-10

Yielding opportunity of 8% per annum by investing in Sukuk or Islamic bonds

Yielding opportunity of 8% per annum by investing in Sukuk or Islamic bonds

The IMTN offers investors the safest way to tap into the investment opportunities in the property market, shielded from the market risks.

SOP compliance crucial in recovery phase

SOP compliance crucial in recovery phase

CORONAVIRUS | The spectre of Covid-19 will still haunt Malaysians as the coronavirus has yet to be annihilated.

Swedes await answer to riddle of Olof Palme's 1986 murder

Swedes await answer to riddle of Olof Palme's 1986 murder

Conservatives hated the Social Democrat PM for his anti-colonial views and criticism of the US.
Rights groups claim M'sia backsliding on free speech under PN

Rights groups claim M'sia backsliding on free speech under PN

HRW and Bruno Manser Fund both question investigations into C4 director and other curbs on freedom.

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law legalising settlements on private Palestinian land

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down law legalising settlements on private Palestinian land

The law would have legalised more than 50 settler outposts built without government approval.
Edict disputes perception Indians 'over-represented' in custodial deaths

Edict disputes perception Indians 'over-represented' in custodial deaths

Edict says there are no compelling data to support statements that the police systematically targets Indians.

LETTER | Stay vigilant during recovery MCO

LETTER | Stay vigilant during recovery MCO

Malaysians must remain vigilant until a vaccine for Covid-19 is available.

Brazil restores detailed Covid-19 data after Supreme Court ruling

Brazil restores detailed Covid-19 data after Supreme Court ruling

The health ministry abruptly removed cumulative totals of coronavirus cases and deaths.
COMMENT | Putting the economy on a strong footing

COMMENT | Putting the economy on a strong footing

Penjana will play a constructive and crucial role in the recovery of the economy.

Recovery MCO measures gazetted into law

Recovery MCO measures gazetted into law

The announcements made by the PM have been formalised into regulations lasting until Aug 31.

YOURSAY | First Riza, now Musa Aman, next Najib and Rosmah

YOURSAY | First Riza, now Musa Aman, next Najib and Rosmah

‘An extreme shock that the prosecution did not attempt to prove even one charge.’
Investors brace for market swings as Trump slips in election polls

Investors brace for market swings as Trump slips in election polls

Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd in police custody eroded his standing among voters.

Ex-CM Musa Aman acquitted on 46 graft charges and 9 news from yesterday

Ex-CM Musa Aman acquitted on 46 graft charges and 9 news from yesterday

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

LETTER | Reports of ill-treatment of detainees in detention camps should be well-founded

LETTER | Reports of ill-treatment of detainees in detention camps should be well-founded

And on its part, the Immigration Department should be responsible for providing humane conditions for the detainees.

YOURSAY | Will Mahathir change his mind on Anwar?

YOURSAY | Will Mahathir change his mind on Anwar?

‘Mahathir, after you played Anwar out so many rounds, what do you expect?’
COMMENT | Minister missed the cut on barbershops, hair salons

COMMENT | Minister missed the cut on barbershops, hair salons

The price of haircuts is not regulated with low-end and high-end options, why then should the gov't take action on such hikes?

George Floyd's life celebrated at funeral, family calls for justice

George Floyd's life celebrated at funeral, family calls for justice

The African American is was extolled as a 'gentle giant' and a symbol of the oppressed's struggle for justice.

Immigration refutes activist's claims on poor treatment of refugees

Immigration refutes activist's claims on poor treatment of refugees

DG says Immigration takes such allegations seriously and wants to know which depot was visited to launch probe.