Archive - 17 June 2020

UK says it aims to join Trans-Pacific free trading group

UK says it aims to join Trans-Pacific free trading group

The British government says joining CPTPP would help the UK overcome challenges posed by Covid-19 and would help diversify its trade links.
Cops say ascertaining real identity of Nepali who died in custody

Cops say ascertaining real identity of Nepali who died in custody

Police have sent the details of the deceased for further checks with the Immigration Department and are awaiting the result.
Saifuddin turns down offer to join Muafakat Nasional

Saifuddin turns down offer to join Muafakat Nasional

Zahid Hamidi had said that Muafakat Nasional was open to accept Bersatu or any independent MP including Saifuddin.

Cops probing ‘Hannah Yeoh’ over ‘fake’ Facebook post

Cops probing ‘Hannah Yeoh’ over ‘fake’ Facebook post

Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh had denied the remarks on child marriage that is attributed to her back in March.
India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

At least 20 Indian troops were killed during the deadly fight.

Is this how you repay 20 years of friendship? Anwar's aide to DAP

Is this how you repay 20 years of friendship? Anwar's aide to DAP

We will never let Anwar and Malaysians be taken for a ride ever again, vows Farhash.

PKR Youth leader tells off Azmin, says should worry about own fate instead

PKR Youth leader tells off Azmin, says should worry about own fate instead

Syed Badli Shah says Azmin should instead think about how long he can last as an elected representative for betraying the mandate given by his constituents.
Dr M: Why do Malays need to be afraid of DAP?

Dr M: Why do Malays need to be afraid of DAP?

Mahathir points out how the Malays have proven their mettle but some of them are now afraid of the DAP.
'Mahathir PM, Anwar DPM' - DAP urges PKR to state stand

'Mahathir PM, Anwar DPM' - DAP urges PKR to state stand

EXCLUSIVE | Anthony Loke says DAP, Amanah, Warisan, and Mahathir's supporters have backed the arrangement, but PKR passed its deadline yesterday without declaring its stand.

Covid-19: Mother and 4-year-old son from Bukit Jalil detention centre test positive

Covid-19: Mother and 4-year-old son from Bukit Jalil detention centre test positive

UPDATED 7.37PM | CORONAVIRUS | The boy is believed to be the first child in detention to test positive for Covid-19.

Taiwan to allow business travellers from 'medium risk' Malaysia

Taiwan to allow business travellers from 'medium risk' Malaysia

CORONAVIRUS | They will have to be tested before their flight and be quarantined, but the quarantine period can be shortened if they pay for additional testing.

Tanjung Malim MCA wants to defend parliament seat despite friendly fire

Tanjung Malim MCA wants to defend parliament seat despite friendly fire

Its division chief rebuffed advances by Umno.

Health DG cautions public against using dexamethasone sans doctor’s orders

Health DG cautions public against using dexamethasone sans doctor’s orders

UPDATED 7.43PM | The steroid can cause complications and has several side effects.

Women leaders show solidarity with Hannah Yeoh

Women leaders show solidarity with Hannah Yeoh

This comes after the Segambut MP had a run-in with the police over her child marriage tweet.

'Cukuplah' – Azmin on PM post tussle between 'A' and 'B' since 1998

'Cukuplah' – Azmin on PM post tussle between 'A' and 'B' since 1998

If Harapan returns to power, the senior minister says there will be daily discussions on who will be the next PM.

Azmin dismisses speculations over new party

Azmin dismisses speculations over new party

He says the Perikatan Nasional government's focus now is to look after the people.
Covid-19: 10 new cases, new 'home death' cluster identified in Sabah

Covid-19: 10 new cases, new 'home death' cluster identified in Sabah

UPDATED 7.46PM | CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says total cases are now at 8,515 with 521 active cases.

LETTER | Takeaway should be encouraged

LETTER | Takeaway should be encouraged

Eateries ought to reduce the price for a takeaway by 10-20 percent of the price of dine-in.
Malaysia will not pay compensation to Singapore for HSR deferment - Azmin

Malaysia will not pay compensation to Singapore for HSR deferment - Azmin

This is because the decision to defer the project was mutually agreed, says the international trade and industry minister.
COMMENT | Geramm in solidarity with Malaysiakini and Steven Gan

COMMENT | Geramm in solidarity with Malaysiakini and Steven Gan

The action against Malaysiakini and Steven Gan will impact freedom of expression online and freedom of the press in Malaysia.
Bersatu not contesting Chini polls

Bersatu not contesting Chini polls

Move comes after both factions aligned with Muhyiddin and Dr M say they will not field a candidate for the July 4 by-election.

Genting cuts 3,000 jobs due to pandemic, says report

Genting cuts 3,000 jobs due to pandemic, says report

This comes after the casino giant cut salaries for the first time since its founding in 1965.

PJ police chief touches netizens' hearts with visit to elderly woman's home

PJ police chief touches netizens' hearts with visit to elderly woman's home

Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal brings pau for the octogenarian who used to give him pau when he was a small boy.
COMMENT | Planetary consequences of pandemic PPE production

COMMENT | Planetary consequences of pandemic PPE production

COMMENT | What if production is designed with regeneration in mind so that the cycle starts with renewable biological and technical materials?

Eleventh hour royal roadblock halted countercoup in Johor, reveals PKR rep

Eleventh hour royal roadblock halted countercoup in Johor, reveals PKR rep

Bersatu reps had asked Mahathir to seek the blessings of the ruler before putting the plan in motion.

House-to-house campaigning still possible with strict rules: Election select committee

House-to-house campaigning still possible with strict rules: Election select committee

UPDATED 8.44PM | Committee chairperson expresses concern with EC's campaign SOPs for Chini by-election as it is a rural constituency.

Gov't approves resumption of face-to-face job interviews

Gov't approves resumption of face-to-face job interviews

UPDATED 3.51PM | CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri says the move is approved in principle, now discussing on the SOP.

Gov't no longer limits four per table at restaurants - Ismail Sabri

Gov't no longer limits four per table at restaurants - Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 4.15PM | Social distancing must still be adhered to, the minister says.

Anwar: Harapan has decided on PM candidate but needs to refer to allies first

Anwar: Harapan has decided on PM candidate but needs to refer to allies first

We have to refer to our friends including Warisan and the Bersatu group led by Dr Mahathir, says the PKR president.

WHO moves to update Covid-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study

WHO moves to update Covid-19 guidance after 'great news' in drug study

CORONAVIRUS | It seeks to use the latest data to inform clinicians on how best to tackle all phases of the disease.
Hannah Yeoh's tweet consistent with duties as MP, says lawyer

Hannah Yeoh's tweet consistent with duties as MP, says lawyer

Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi warns that the bad days of stifling free speech and intimidating the opposition are back.

COMMENT | The difference between Dr M and anonymous subscribers

COMMENT | The difference between Dr M and anonymous subscribers

COMMENT | Who has more influence on public opinion - random commenters or a former PM?

Penang to consult religious groups on re-opening places of worship

Penang to consult religious groups on re-opening places of worship

State exco Chong Eng says this is to improve the existing SOPs according to the situations.

Shafee: Charge amendments are substantial, not just typos

Shafee: Charge amendments are substantial, not just typos

UPDATED 12.45PM | AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | The court has fixed June 24 to hear the prosecution’s application to amend the charge.

Fomca calls for quick TNB response to MCO-driven high electricity bills

Fomca calls for quick TNB response to MCO-driven high electricity bills

Consumer association estimates electricity usage has increased by 25-40 pct.

Tesco, Mondelez successfully raised RM200,000 for the underprivileged

Tesco, Mondelez successfully raised RM200,000 for the underprivileged

Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd alongside partners Mondelez International and non-governmental organisation Food Aid Foundation (Food Aid) had successfully raised RM200,000 through the customer participated Tabung Kiriman Ikhlas initiative.

LETTER | Industrial harmony code of conduct requires legal force

LETTER | Industrial harmony code of conduct requires legal force

Some see the code as merely a guide to employers, while others find it vital in ensuring no unfair labour practices.

Umno discusses possible snap polls but no talk on seat allocation

Umno discusses possible snap polls but no talk on seat allocation

UPDATED 1.10PM | Supreme council member Annuar Musa says discussions also on Umno's direction as party for Malays and Islam.

2020-06-017

2020-06-017

LETTER | String the pearls around Peninsular Malaysia

LETTER | String the pearls around Peninsular Malaysia

Why the peninsula remains relatively undiscovered by the large number of foreign tourists we have...

Federal Court grants leave for contempt case against Malaysiakini

Federal Court grants leave for contempt case against Malaysiakini

Court rules that AG Idrus Harun has established prima facie case for the application - hearing on July 2.

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

It is the second such operation launched against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent days.

Daim: Malaysians are angry over Putrajaya's settlement deal with Riza

Daim: Malaysians are angry over Putrajaya's settlement deal with Riza

The former minister asks why one gets jail for stealing Milo, but another walks away after stealing billions of ringgit.

Terra Drone Corporation solidifies SEA presence with establishment of new base in Malaysia

Terra Drone Corporation solidifies SEA presence with establishment of new base in Malaysia

Terra Drone aspires to collaborate with local players to provide services in O&G, Telco, Power and Construction, Agriculture and Government Agencies

Umno info chief: Recent court decisions don't help our image

Umno info chief: Recent court decisions don't help our image

Shahril also lauds Harapan's moves to free democratic space, says this should be maintained.

Living on the edge, Pakistani Hindus still feel safer in India

Living on the edge, Pakistani Hindus still feel safer in India

Asylum-seekers are main beneficiaries of law India introduced to give citizenship to six religious minorities.

Record spike in coronavirus cases in six US states as reopening accelerates

Record spike in coronavirus cases in six US states as reopening accelerates

Hospitalisations are also rising or at record highs.
YOURSAY | Malays will pay heavier price if PN continues to rule

YOURSAY | Malays will pay heavier price if PN continues to rule

‘You are not the Wan Saiful I knew and respected.’
SATIRE | Instantaneous rewards for shady support

SATIRE | Instantaneous rewards for shady support

'We could work out a win-win deal for everyone. If he or she has no place in our ruling elite, we can compensate him or her in many other ways.'

Maatfa expects theme parks to thrive after reopening

Maatfa expects theme parks to thrive after reopening

This is because there is great demand from the public to visit such attractions, the association says.

YOURSAY | Jalil’s PNB departure - a waste of young talent

YOURSAY | Jalil’s PNB departure - a waste of young talent

‘Jalil's resignation was simply to make it easier for politicians to lay their hands on state assets.’
US sues ex-Trump adviser Bolton to block book publication

US sues ex-Trump adviser Bolton to block book publication

The civil lawsuit comes after the White House National Security Council 'has determined that the book contains classified national security information'.

Find yourself another seat to contest, Tg Malim Umno chief tells MCA

Find yourself another seat to contest, Tg Malim Umno chief tells MCA

Khusairi Talib tells MCA deputy president Mah Hang Soon to look elsewhere to contest in GE15.

Still no decision on Harapan Plus PM candidate and 8 news from yesterday

Still no decision on Harapan Plus PM candidate and 8 news from yesterday

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

Malaysia, Thailand end 24-hour ICQS Bukit Kayu Hitam, CIQ Sadao operations

Malaysia, Thailand end 24-hour ICQS Bukit Kayu Hitam, CIQ Sadao operations

The discontinuation of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security operations follows fewer heavy vehicles.