Archive - 15 June 2020

TNB summoned to clarify increase in electricity bills

TNB summoned to clarify increase in electricity bills

The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry and the Energy Commission will meet TNB top officials on Tuesday.

Bugaya state rep denies quitting Warisan

Bugaya state rep denies quitting Warisan

The Warisan Semporna women’s wing chief says the news of her leaving the party is false and mere slander.

King sets aside protocol to enjoy meal at local shop

King sets aside protocol to enjoy meal at local shop

The Agong stopped for the meal while on his way to the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council Asnaf Complex in Sungai Soi.

We were not consulted, says deputy minister on Paulsen's appointment

We were not consulted, says deputy minister on Paulsen's appointment

Zahidi Zainul Abidin says only Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah can offer explanations on the matter.


PNB shareholders urge not to worry about changing of guard - expert

PNB shareholders urge not to worry about changing of guard - expert

Market talk is that Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, who is currently Khazanah Nasional Bhd deputy managing director, will take over PNB's top post.

Zahid's trial: 10 banking officers testify on RM25m transactions

Zahid's trial: 10 banking officers testify on RM25m transactions

The 41 transactions were deposited into a bank account belonging to law firm Lewis & Co.

LETTER | The strategic move behind early snap polls

LETTER | The strategic move behind early snap polls

The legitimacy of the PN government can also be conclusively resolved at the ballot box.

Dr M still the right person to lead the country - Shafie

Dr M still the right person to lead the country - Shafie

The Sabah chief minister also calls on Harapan parties and Anwar Ibrahim to support Mahathir for the good of the country.

'I chose hard road over struggling with my conscience' - Ex-PNB CEO

'I chose hard road over struggling with my conscience' - Ex-PNB CEO

Abdul Jalil says he also faced harassment during his tenure as group CEO and president.

No free Covid-19 test for all, says Health DG

No free Covid-19 test for all, says Health DG

CORONAVIRUS | Only those falling within certain groups will be eligible for the test in government health facilities.

Anwar is just a 'rubber stamp' - Daroyah

Anwar is just a 'rubber stamp' - Daroyah

Sementa lawmaker claims Anwar Ibrahim is controlled by his inner circle.
Health DG explains why recent Covid-19 test data are incomplete

Health DG explains why recent Covid-19 test data are incomplete

Slow and glitchy systems of public and private laboratories are now being integrated.

Upko still strong despite losing two assemblypersons - party president

Upko still strong despite losing two assemblypersons - party president

Upko vice-president Limus Jury and Upko supreme council member James Ratib announced their resignation this morning.

EC: No ceramah, visits or gatherings during Chini polls

EC: No ceramah, visits or gatherings during Chini polls

CHINI POLLS | New SOPs will be strictly enforced at all stages of the by-election from officers briefing to vote tallying.

Umno VP to Wan Saiful: Umno is no one's lifeline

Umno VP to Wan Saiful: Umno is no one's lifeline

Khaled Nordin says Bersatu should be the one sacrificing for PN.

Give bulk discounts on electricity without complicated calculations - Umno

Give bulk discounts on electricity without complicated calculations - Umno

Higher electricity use was due to people staying home complying with government's MCO directive.

MOH zooms in on re-emerging cluster at Kuala S'gor old folks home

MOH zooms in on re-emerging cluster at Kuala S'gor old folks home

CORONAVIRUS | The latest case at the home is among the 41 new cases today.

AirAsia to resume all domestic routes from July

AirAsia to resume all domestic routes from July

CEO Tony Fernandes says the airline will run flights at full seat capacity and will follow gov't guidelines.

Employers advised to check foreign workers' Covid-19 screening documents

Employers advised to check foreign workers' Covid-19 screening documents

Check with the health office and ensure the details are genuine, says Bukit Aman.

Covid-19: 41 new cases, mostly foreigners in detention and Pedas cluster

Covid-19: 41 new cases, mostly foreigners in detention and Pedas cluster

UPDATED 6.40PM | Health DG says of the new cases, three were imported while 38 local transmissions.

Gov't doesn't conduct house-to-house test, Ismail says after scam scare

Gov't doesn't conduct house-to-house test, Ismail says after scam scare

CORONAVIRUS | Police say the scam scare was due to a misunderstanding between the complainant and health ministry officers.

Umno Youth demands answer from Saifuddin on lawyer's appointment

Umno Youth demands answer from Saifuddin on lawyer's appointment

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Eric Paulsen has repeatedly hurt the feelings of Muslims through his writing.

MIC to maintain nine seats in GE15 amid bid to formalise PN

MIC to maintain nine seats in GE15 amid bid to formalise PN

MIC will likely clash with Bersatu in Tapah and Segamat in the next general election.
Gov't allows all non-Muslim worship houses, mosques in FT to open

Gov't allows all non-Muslim worship houses, mosques in FT to open

CORONAVIRUS | Reopening is for one-third of usual capacity and subject to state gov't approval.

Don't wait till July, act now to solve Covid-19 problems - PKR rep

Don't wait till July, act now to solve Covid-19 problems - PKR rep

CORONAVIRUS | Jason Ong says citizens are being issued with eviction and demand notices.
Returning citizens advised to undergo swab tests before departure

Returning citizens advised to undergo swab tests before departure

CORONAVIRUS | This is to prevent a long waiting time for test results at the country’s entryways.
LETTER | All kleptocrats must be put on trial without political interference

LETTER | All kleptocrats must be put on trial without political interference

Over 40 Sabah groups voice concern about the acquittal of former state chief Musa Aman.
Another decades-old hotel bites the dust as Covid-19 batters economy

Another decades-old hotel bites the dust as Covid-19 batters economy

The four-star Holiday Inn Resort in Batu Ferringhi is expected to close by June 30.

YPC International College and friends donate PPE to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM)

YPC International College and friends donate PPE to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM)

This is done in efforts to show appreciation to all front liners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Preschools to reopen July 1

Preschools to reopen July 1

UPDATED 4.32PM | CORONAVIRUS | Details of the SOP will be announced by the Education Ministry at a later date, says Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel

Fears for Philippines press freedom as court finds Maria Ressa guilty of libel

Media watchdogs and human rights groups condemn the guilty verdict, which Amnesty International describes as a 'sham' that 'should be quashed'.
Bersatu lacks grassroots, should consider 'sacrificing' - Umno leader

Bersatu lacks grassroots, should consider 'sacrificing' - Umno leader

Puad Zarkashi says Bersatu cannot be dominant if it doesn't have an army, unlike Umno.

Unemployment rate soars to 5pct, exceeds annual average in last 30 years

Unemployment rate soars to 5pct, exceeds annual average in last 30 years

Chief statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributes the spike to the Covid-19 pandemic.
PPSPM CEO charged with receiving RM260,000 in bribes

PPSPM CEO charged with receiving RM260,000 in bribes

The money was allegedly an inducement for the accused to help a company to secure a project.
Upko reps quit, shaving Warisan-led majority by two seats in Sabah

Upko reps quit, shaving Warisan-led majority by two seats in Sabah

With their exit, however, the Warisan-led coalition government still holds a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
CIJ condemns use of Section 233 of CMA against Patrick Teoh

CIJ condemns use of Section 233 of CMA against Patrick Teoh

The Centre for Independent Journalism Malaysia insists that freedom of expression is clearly enshrined under international human rights law.
Sri Ram keeps mum again on Apandi's allegations

Sri Ram keeps mum again on Apandi's allegations

Apandi made allegations against Sri Ram first on Facebook and then in an affidavit.

Asian stocks, oil falls as second wave fears grow

Asian stocks, oil falls as second wave fears grow

The market is putting into perspective that the Covid-19 issue has not been resolved yet.
LETTER | Penjana: 'Making Malaysia Great Again', with low unemployment!

LETTER | Penjana: 'Making Malaysia Great Again', with low unemployment!

Will the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan prevent an unemployment crisis in Malaysia?

Judge rejects bid to delay Najib's trial over ex-AG's claims against Sri Ram

Judge rejects bid to delay Najib's trial over ex-AG's claims against Sri Ram

UPDATED 12.54PM | Defence counsel Shafee Abdullah argues the issue of Sri Ram's disqualification should be decided promptly.

Macron says France won't remove statues, erase history

Macron says France won't remove statues, erase history

Some protesters in the US and elsewhere have targeted statues of historic figures associated with slavery or other past human rights abuses.
Shahrir Samad: Not easy for Umno to ditch BN logo in GE15

Shahrir Samad: Not easy for Umno to ditch BN logo in GE15

Bersatu and Azmin's new party are likely to contest as a coalition under Perikatan Nasional.

Najib's 1MDB audit tampering trial postponed after another Covid-19 concern

Najib's 1MDB audit tampering trial postponed after another Covid-19 concern

UPDATED 11.35AM | Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says lawyer Rahmat Hazlan had been 'under the weather' and sought a Covid-19 test as a precaution.

Philippine court finds news site chief guilty of libel

Philippine court finds news site chief guilty of libel

Maria Ressa, the chief executive of Rappler, faces up to six years in jail.

Khazanah’s Zulqarnain Onn in running to replace PNB CEO - report

Khazanah’s Zulqarnain Onn in running to replace PNB CEO - report

UPDATED 7.35PM | This comes as speculation mounts that PNB may decide to replace current CEO Jalil Rasheed.

Anwar welcomes Najib's call to reopen RM33b forex scandal case

Anwar welcomes Najib's call to reopen RM33b forex scandal case

The PKR president, who was finance minister when the scandal broke in the 90s, maintains he did not steal a single sen.

COMMENT | All's not well in Muhyiddin's land

COMMENT | All's not well in Muhyiddin's land

There's a general unease about the direction the country is taking under a new leader.

Jawi to hold special prayers for Palestinians

Jawi to hold special prayers for Palestinians

The prayers of supplication are to seek for the safety and protection from harm of the Palestinians.

COMMENT | Can Mahathir or Anwar rally the Harapan base?

COMMENT | Can Mahathir or Anwar rally the Harapan base?

A narrative has yet to be put forward by either party that no matter who wins, all of Harapan would support the winner.

COMMENT | The numbers game

COMMENT | The numbers game

In M'sian politics, it's fluid. A transient distraction that has little or nothing to do with the reality behind the news/scenes.

YOURSAY | Anwar may not be perfect, but look at those in charge now

YOURSAY | Anwar may not be perfect, but look at those in charge now

YOURSAY | 'The narrative pushed by anti-Anwar elements is always about his ambition to be PM.'

YOURSAY | Zahid or Najib, either one will be a disaster

YOURSAY | Zahid or Najib, either one will be a disaster

YOURSAY | 'The recycling of incorrigible characters is unthinkable.'

Hollow note: M'sia's live music scene muffled as Covid-19 battle drags on

Hollow note: M'sia's live music scene muffled as Covid-19 battle drags on

SPECIAL REPORT | Virtual performances can't replace live concerts, nor can these remove the feeling of isolation under MCO.

Harapan's counter-coup falters and 9 news from yesterday

Harapan's counter-coup falters and 9 news from yesterday

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