Archive - 13 June 2020

Gov’t implements initiatives to help reemployment of locals

Gov’t implements initiatives to help reemployment of locals

The government will implement several initiatives to help sustain the economy and the welfare of Malaysians.
Smoking ban at eateries not halted - Noor Azmi

Smoking ban at eateries not halted - Noor Azmi

There’s reduced enforcement because the country is currently focusing on Covid-19, says deputy health minister.

Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after Covid-19 cluster at major market

Beijing district in 'wartime emergency' after Covid-19 cluster at major market

Forty-five people out of 517 tested positive at the Xinfadi market in the city's southwestern Fengtai district.

Negeri patient contracts Covid-19 after exposure during Hari Raya visit

Negeri patient contracts Covid-19 after exposure during Hari Raya visit

UPDATED 8.46PM | CORONAVIRUS | Contact happened during visiting activities on the first day of Hari Raya, reveals Health DG.

Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia

Inflight social distancing not mandatory as infection risk is low - AirAsia

CORONAVIRUS | 'Planes have features that lower the risk of inflight infection such as high-efficiency particulate air filters.'
Covid-19 - S'pore's tally surpasses 40,000 with 347 new cases

Covid-19 - S'pore's tally surpasses 40,000 with 347 new cases

The bulk of today's cases are still foreign workers residing at dormitories, says its health ministry.

BookDoc - Your trusted digital healthcare partner

BookDoc - Your trusted digital healthcare partner

BookDoc connects and unites users with healthcare professionals while incentivising all to stay healthy.

Chini: RM18m reservoir to solve water problem

Chini: RM18m reservoir to solve water problem

Pahang MB says the project would take about a year to complete with the tender process being implemented by Felda.
DG: No more daily Covid-19 pressers from next week

DG: No more daily Covid-19 pressers from next week

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah assures ministry will continue to provide updates on the virus outbreak in the country.

Two PKR Women leaders seen as pro-Azmin pledge loyalty to party

Two PKR Women leaders seen as pro-Azmin pledge loyalty to party

This follows the departure of Sementa assemblyperson Daroyah Alwi from PKR.

LETTER | Edict's response to criticisms over police and lockup deaths

LETTER | Edict's response to criticisms over police and lockup deaths

We invite our detractors to come to court hearings, read court transcripts and learn to read beyond headlines.
LETTER | Anwar, Mahathir both to blame for Harapan collapse

LETTER | Anwar, Mahathir both to blame for Harapan collapse

LETTER | Now Mahathir has requested that he continues the premiership just till the end of this year to conclude some unfinished business.

Covid-19: Depot, tahfiz infections among 43 new cases; one new death

Covid-19: Depot, tahfiz infections among 43 new cases; one new death

CORONAVIRUS | This is the first time this month that local Malaysian infections are in double digits.
Former Umno members welcome to return, says Labuan chief

Former Umno members welcome to return, says Labuan chief

Bashir Alias says they do not practice political revenge.

LETTER | Govt must stop detaining refugees upon arrival

LETTER | Govt must stop detaining refugees upon arrival

It should also free 269 Rohingya refugees who arrived by boat on Monday, including 49 children.

S'pore Exchange regulatory arm probes firm linked to Mirzan Mahathir

S'pore Exchange regulatory arm probes firm linked to Mirzan Mahathir

SGX RegCo is investigating SB Offshore for potential listing rule breaches, contravention of directors’ fiduciary duties.

Fake news using my name bid to sour M'sia-S'pore ties: Ismail

Fake news using my name bid to sour M'sia-S'pore ties: Ismail

CORONAVIRUS | Minister says someone dubbed his voice and made it sound as if only S'poreans are unwelcomed here.
Nufam unhappy over scrapping of social distancing in flights

Nufam unhappy over scrapping of social distancing in flights

CORONAVIRUS | The union says it has not been consulted in discussions over the loosening up of distancing rules.

Selangor deputy speaker quits PKR

Selangor deputy speaker quits PKR

UPDATED 8.16PM | Daroyah Alwi is the latest elected rep aligned to former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali to quit the party.

'Tenous majority means Muhyiddin can't afford for Umno MPs to be convicted'

'Tenous majority means Muhyiddin can't afford for Umno MPs to be convicted'

Mahathir throws doubt on PM's promise not to interfere in the ongoing graft cases against Umno leaders.
Those under home quarantine should be confined to their room - minister

Those under home quarantine should be confined to their room - minister

CORONAVIRUS | By moving around the house, they put family members at risk if they are infected, says Ismail Sabri.
Youth-run ‘Parlimen Digital’ latest to debate Covid-19 bill ahead of Dewan Rakyat

Youth-run ‘Parlimen Digital’ latest to debate Covid-19 bill ahead of Dewan Rakyat

Putrajaya had been criticised for dithering on the bill. S'pore passed its version in April.

LETTER | Snap polls rumour – why young people should care

LETTER | Snap polls rumour – why young people should care

Youths can change the political landscape of the country, all they have to do is get involved.

COMMENT | Harapan’s last dance?

COMMENT | Harapan’s last dance?

Opposition to a Mahathir return is strong, and there are doubts about Anwar’s leadership.
Lawyer remanded over CBT probe

Lawyer remanded over CBT probe

The 63-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday to assist MACC probe involving land acquisition by Risda.

Covid-19: Neglecting migrant workers may backfire, think-tank study shows

Covid-19: Neglecting migrant workers may backfire, think-tank study shows

CORONAVIRUS | KRI argues the failure to protect them would have an impact on public health and economy.
Patrick Teoh to be charged tomorrow

Patrick Teoh to be charged tomorrow

The radio announcer was arrested in May for allegedly insulting the Johor crown prince on Facebook.

Najib won't allow Muhyiddin to stay as PM if he goes to jail - Dr M

Najib won't allow Muhyiddin to stay as PM if he goes to jail - Dr M

In an interview with SCMP, Dr M suggests ex-Umno leader Najib may exert his influence to escape possible jail time.

Malay community least confident about future under Harapan, study claims

Malay community least confident about future under Harapan, study claims

This comes from a poll conducted from Jan 15 to Feb 24 involving over two thousand respondents.

Pompeo plans to meet Chinese officials in Hawaii: Politico

Pompeo plans to meet Chinese officials in Hawaii: Politico

US state secretary is reported to be planning it 'quietly' amid deteriorating relations between the world’s two biggest economies.

Perlis postpones reopening of night, daily markets

Perlis postpones reopening of night, daily markets

MPK says it is fine-tuning methods of reopening such businesses to comply with SOPs first.

Sibuga detention centre escapee captured, 8 others still at large

Sibuga detention centre escapee captured, 8 others still at large

Sandakan cops say the Filipino man put up a struggle and they had to use minimal force to arrest him.

Cops arrest five more suspects in fake Covid-19 test results ring

Cops arrest five more suspects in fake Covid-19 test results ring

KL police chief says five foreigners were detained on Tuesday night.

Massage therapists with disabilities in grim struggle until centres re-open

Massage therapists with disabilities in grim struggle until centres re-open

CORONAVIRUS | The business has given many visually-impaired people an opportunity to be independent.

Trump defends holding rally on day commemorating ‘end of US slavery’

Trump defends holding rally on day commemorating ‘end of US slavery’

It will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago.
As Bersatu stabilises, Muhyiddin looks towards seeking mandate

As Bersatu stabilises, Muhyiddin looks towards seeking mandate

Bersatu supreme council member Muhammad Faiz confirms that PM wishes to hold snap polls.

Bolton has a book 'Donald Trump doesn't want you to read'

Bolton has a book 'Donald Trump doesn't want you to read'

It's an insider account of Trump’s 'inconsistent, scattershot decision-making process'.

Malaysia able to raise funds in time of need - economist

Malaysia able to raise funds in time of need - economist

Bank Islam's Mohd Afzanizam says gov't has the means to double its fiscal deficit to fund stimulus packages.

Refusing to be silenced, some Myanmar journalists work from shadows

Refusing to be silenced, some Myanmar journalists work from shadows

'Democracy is already dead.' says Aung Marm Oo, 37-year-old editor-in-chief of Development Media Group.

Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second Covid-19 wave

Risk of new lockdowns rises with fear of second Covid-19 wave

Half a dozen US states said their hospital beds were filling up fast.
Councillor posts for pro-Azmin NGO irk Kedah BN

Councillor posts for pro-Azmin NGO irk Kedah BN

Allocating 35 councillor positions to PKN seen as a way to strengthen Azmin’s camp in the state, it says.

COMMENT | The way forward for MACC - from toothless to ruthless

COMMENT | The way forward for MACC - from toothless to ruthless

The MACC is using the police to come down on detractors and critics.
10,000 to 15,000 traffic summonses issued daily since start of recovery MCO

10,000 to 15,000 traffic summonses issued daily since start of recovery MCO

The most common offences were speeding and beating the traffic lights.

MEF: Stop commercialising recruitment of foreign workers

MEF: Stop commercialising recruitment of foreign workers

The intent of the recruitment is to fill out job vacancies not to make profits in business, says executive director.

YOURSAY | Apandi behind move to remove Sri Ram as special prosecutor

YOURSAY | Apandi behind move to remove Sri Ram as special prosecutor

‘This is a ploy to discredit Sri Ram so that he is disqualified as lead prosecutor in the 1MDB trial.’

Brazil's Covid-19 deaths surge past UK, now second highest in the world

Brazil's Covid-19 deaths surge past UK, now second highest in the world

Meanwhile president Jair Bolsonaro encouraged supporters to “find a way to get inside” hospitals to film whether ICU beds are occupied or not.

Tuesday decision on Harapan’s PM candidate, and 9 news from yesterday

Tuesday decision on Harapan’s PM candidate, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Facebook fires employee who protested its inaction on Trump tweets

Facebook fires employee who protested its inaction on Trump tweets

Dozens of employees, including Brandon Dail, abandoned their desks and tweeted objections to Zuckerberg’s handling of Trump’s posts.

DAP MP receives overtures from PN, vows to stay put with Harapan

DAP MP receives overtures from PN, vows to stay put with Harapan

Raub MP Tengku Zulpuri says positions aren't everything and lawmakers must have principles.