Archive - 11 June 2020

Trade unions laud work from home arrangement, call for guidelines

Trade unions laud work from home arrangement, call for guidelines

CORONAVIRUS | Guidelines will facilitate all parties and protect the rights of those working from home, they say.
Petrol prices: Control of Supplies Act more effective in enforcing compliance

Petrol prices: Control of Supplies Act more effective in enforcing compliance

Minister says the act provided for heavier penalties for oil companies or petrol station operators.

No social distancing aboard aircraft in line with IATA guidelines - Wee

No social distancing aboard aircraft in line with IATA guidelines - Wee

CORONAVIRUS | However, transport minister says the guidelines state clear procedures to do such as health screenings.
US coronavirus cases now over two million - Reuters tally

US coronavirus cases now over two million - Reuters tally

CORONAVIRUS | Health officials urge anyone who took part in massive protests for racial justice to get tested.
Palm giant Sime Darby publishes high-yielding oil palm genome research

Palm giant Sime Darby publishes high-yielding oil palm genome research

It aims to help scientific research centres and other major industry players to fast-track their research.
MAS shareholder Khazanah has not pledged funding, parent company says

MAS shareholder Khazanah has not pledged funding, parent company says

Malaysia Aviation Group adds Khazanah has been supportive of their efforts to cope with the impact of coronavirus pandemic.

Health Ministry thanks media, netizens for role in combating Covid-19

Health Ministry thanks media, netizens for role in combating Covid-19

They helped disseminate correct information and counter fake news started by irresponsible quarters, says DG.

S Balamurugan's family sues police over his 2017 death in custody

S Balamurugan's family sues police over his 2017 death in custody

In 2018, the EAIC found that the police had committed several serious breaches of conduct and abuses of power over Balamurugan's death.

Absorb hospital cleaners to prevent exploitation, gov't told

Absorb hospital cleaners to prevent exploitation, gov't told

Union activist urges government to treat hospital cleaners as public servants.

'M’sia will declare free of Covid-19 after 28 days without a case'

'M’sia will declare free of Covid-19 after 28 days without a case'

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says this is equivalent to two incubation cycles of the coronavirus.

Sabah CM claims Anifah tried three times to get Mohamaddin to cross over

Sabah CM claims Anifah tried three times to get Mohamaddin to cross over

UPDATED 8.40PM | The former tourism minister confirms this but downplays it as a 'normal' affair.

Cuepacs calls on TNB to review discount offer

Cuepacs calls on TNB to review discount offer

The trade union says the discount on electricity bills should not follow the quantum of consumption.
Malaysia postpones sending haj pilgrims this year

Malaysia postpones sending haj pilgrims this year

The decision was made after receiving the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
July 10 decision on six accused charged with Kevin Morais' murder

July 10 decision on six accused charged with Kevin Morais' murder

The trial began on April 6, 2016, with 84 witnesses, including 14 from the defence, being called to testify.

Back to double-digits: 31 new Covid-19 cases recorded

Back to double-digits: 31 new Covid-19 cases recorded

UPDATED 11.55PM | CORONAVIRUS | MOH says 11 involved imported cases, while 20 are local transmissions.

Foreigners can eventually join Friday prayers - Islamic affairs minister

Foreigners can eventually join Friday prayers - Islamic affairs minister

The government has no intentions of discriminating against foreigners and assured them, says Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

Anwar 'cautiously confident' of being named PM candidate

Anwar 'cautiously confident' of being named PM candidate

EXCLUSIVE | The Harapan leader, however, says he is not power crazy or obsessed with becoming prime minister.

LETTER | Our healthcare system needs help too

LETTER | Our healthcare system needs help too

Medical officers on contract need to be given permanent positions for career stability.

Rais Yatim, PAS veep and ex-Dr M aide among senators to be sworn in

Rais Yatim, PAS veep and ex-Dr M aide among senators to be sworn in

All five were appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and will be sworn in on June 16 at 10am.

Police hunt nine Filipinos who escaped from detention centre

Police hunt nine Filipinos who escaped from detention centre

The detainees, aged 18 to 43, escaped by breaking a window grille in a toilet.
LETTER | Parliament must pass law to address rise in gender-based cyberviolence

LETTER | Parliament must pass law to address rise in gender-based cyberviolence

Due to lockdowns to control Covid-19, there is a rise of gender-based cyberviolence due to the shift of everyday activities online.

Malaysia Airlines cautions customers on fake website

Malaysia Airlines cautions customers on fake website

A search for “Malaysia Airlines” via Google will direct customers to a fake website with incorrect fares.
July hearing for govt's application to forfeit money seized from Umno

July hearing for govt's application to forfeit money seized from Umno

Judge orders all parties to file their submissions in two weeks.

Sabah Umno denies buying reps to trigger change of state gov't

Sabah Umno denies buying reps to trigger change of state gov't

Bung Moktar Radin brushes off Shafie Apdal’s claims as ‘provocative and seditious’.
Public transport now allowed to operate at full capacity

Public transport now allowed to operate at full capacity

UPDATED 5.20PM | CORONAVIRUS | This is from half-capacity in trains and two passengers for taxis or e-hailing cars.

Malaysia's online retail sales surges 28.9 pct in April 2020 - DoSM

Malaysia's online retail sales surges 28.9 pct in April 2020 - DoSM

The jump portrays the expansion of e-commerce activities in the country.
Penang reduces affordable home prices by 10 pct

Penang reduces affordable home prices by 10 pct

Low and medium-cost apartment unit prices will be maintained at RM42,000 and RM72,500.
Sabah minister charged with laundering RM8.75 million

Sabah minister charged with laundering RM8.75 million

Peter Anthony pleads not guilty to the charges.

Absence of check and balance necessitates change before GE15, says Anwar

Absence of check and balance necessitates change before GE15, says Anwar

EXCLUSIVE | The Harapan leader, however, stresses that he will not compromise on principles for the sake of numbers.

COMMENT | Musa Aman's acquittal: Decision fair and accurate

COMMENT | Musa Aman's acquittal: Decision fair and accurate

What was the actual motive for prosecuting Musa again?
CCM waives late submission fee for business registration renewal during MCO

CCM waives late submission fee for business registration renewal during MCO

This is to ease the financial burden of business owners affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Parliament to be closed during recovery MCO but July sitting to proceed

Parliament to be closed during recovery MCO but July sitting to proceed

The bar only applies to visitors and members of the public and not parliamentarians, says the Parliament office.

Apandi promises more to come after Sri Ram 'revelation'

Apandi promises more to come after Sri Ram 'revelation'

He also says that the senior counsel is 'getting too big for his shoes'.

Company directors arrested by MACC over RM90m Tourism Malaysia contract

Company directors arrested by MACC over RM90m Tourism Malaysia contract

More arrests expected soon including the government agency officers involved.
LETTER | Allow businesses that do not involve close contact to operate

LETTER | Allow businesses that do not involve close contact to operate

'Let them make a little money to pay for their staff and expenses.'

LETTER | Is it wrong for Malaysia to be a permanent ethnic Malay polity?

LETTER | Is it wrong for Malaysia to be a permanent ethnic Malay polity?

Malaysia has always been able to provide for all of its citizens.
LETTER | Penjana stealing Covid-19 bill's thunder

LETTER | Penjana stealing Covid-19 bill's thunder

It is essential that the executive allows Parliament to properly scrutinise measures against Covid-19.
COMMENT | Covid-19: Out with the elderly?

COMMENT | Covid-19: Out with the elderly?

Proposals for age-based rationing during this pandemic have been discussed in many countries.
Leaked audio: 'Muhyiddin' claims palace preferred Dr M as PM even if gov't changes

Leaked audio: 'Muhyiddin' claims palace preferred Dr M as PM even if gov't changes

This audio recording purportedly comes from a Bersatu supreme council meeting on Feb 23.
LETTER | An open letter to the 8th prime minister of Malaysia

LETTER | An open letter to the 8th prime minister of Malaysia

Why are you now in cohorts with the very political party that you convinced us we should dethrone?
Doubts remain as Sweden closes case of Palme assassination after 34 years

Doubts remain as Sweden closes case of Palme assassination after 34 years

He was a fierce Cold War-era critic of both the United States and Soviet Union.

Visitation at Malaysian prisons allowed from June 15

Visitation at Malaysian prisons allowed from June 15

Only visitors who have made prior appointments will be allowed in the waiting area.
Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

Critics have pointed to a past study showing how Amazon’s ‘Rekognition’ service struggled to identify the gender of individuals with darker skin.
Court throws out RM100k 1MDB forfeiture suit against Yayasan PBAKM

Court throws out RM100k 1MDB forfeiture suit against Yayasan PBAKM

UPDATED 11.36AM | Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin rules that the applicant failed to prove that any or part of the RM100,000 still remained in the respondent's bank account.

COMMENT | The acquittal of Musa Aman stinks to high heaven

COMMENT | The acquittal of Musa Aman stinks to high heaven

He was acquitted of 46 charges of receiving kickbacks from 16 logging firms even before the trial began.
Recovery MCO: Penang Hindu temple to reopen tomorrow

Recovery MCO: Penang Hindu temple to reopen tomorrow

The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple at Lorong Ipoh will open on Fridays and Saturdays and operate under a strict SOP.

Finally, hairdressers allowed to resume business

Finally, hairdressers allowed to resume business

Most hairdressers Malaysiakini spoke with yesterday say they have received good business so far.
North Korea says US meddling in inter-Korean affairs could affect election

North Korea says US meddling in inter-Korean affairs could affect election

It is in Washington’s interest to stay quiet if it wants the upcoming presidential election to go smoothly, Pyongyang declares.

YOURSAY | Muhyiddin’s grip on power still tenuous after 100 days

YOURSAY | Muhyiddin’s grip on power still tenuous after 100 days

‘By dropping graft charges, PN has lightened the load at the courts and the AGC...’
LETTER | The new normal in strata management

LETTER | The new normal in strata management

Moving on to battle the coronavirus pandemic, which has drastically affected the economy, and with all sales having dwindled.

COMMENT | 'Black Lives Matter' is a clarion call to correct injustice

COMMENT | 'Black Lives Matter' is a clarion call to correct injustice

'It is a call for equal justice for all, with accountability and transparency by everyone.'

YOURSAY | Harapan Plus’ PM candidate – will there be a compromise?

YOURSAY | Harapan Plus’ PM candidate – will there be a compromise?

‘The country awaits and the person should better be the right one.’
Book by Trump's ex-adviser to come out, despite White House objections

Book by Trump's ex-adviser to come out, despite White House objections

Former national security adviser John Bolton's book will be published on June 23, despite attempts by White House lawyers to block it.

George Floyd's brother decries 'a modern-day lynching' in testimony to Congress

George Floyd's brother decries 'a modern-day lynching' in testimony to Congress

Philonise Floyd pleads to the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee not to let his brother’s death be in vain.

COMMENT | Anwar-Dr M combo: Third time is not the charm

COMMENT | Anwar-Dr M combo: Third time is not the charm

Are people gullible enough to believe that Mahathir is still the best option we have?
Anwar says Harapan Plus has 107 MPs and 9 news from yesterday

Anwar says Harapan Plus has 107 MPs and 9 news from yesterday

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

NUTP recommends primary schools to reopen in late September

NUTP recommends primary schools to reopen in late September

However, this is subject to the Covid-19 situation and the decisions of the NSC and Health Ministry, says its chief Aminuddin Awang.

Takiyuddin: Gov’t to fine-tune bill on tackling Covid-19

Takiyuddin: Gov’t to fine-tune bill on tackling Covid-19

De facto law minister says proposal will be forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers for drafting before being brought to Parliament next July.