Archive - 19 June 2020

Party leadership supports Anwar meeting anyone, including Muhyiddin: Johari

Party leadership supports Anwar meeting anyone, including Muhyiddin: Johari

We have decided to give him space to discuss with whomever he wants for him to bring back the Harapan government, says the PKR chief whip.

Chini polls - EC amends SOPs to allow campaigning

Chini polls - EC amends SOPs to allow campaigning

However, candidates will not be allowed to shake hands with potential voters.

Education Ministry releases SOPs for pre-schools

Education Ministry releases SOPs for pre-schools

Among them is that students from different groups must not mingle with those from another.

Ron97, Ron95 up 3 sen, diesel up 4 sen per litre

Ron97, Ron95 up 3 sen, diesel up 4 sen per litre

This for the period from June 20 to June 26.

Petronas chief quit over more payment to S'wak, sources say

Petronas chief quit over more payment to S'wak, sources say

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin plans to pay US$470 million in sales tax to Sarawak, they say.

LETTER | Open letter to Dr Mahathir Mohamad

LETTER | Open letter to Dr Mahathir Mohamad

LETTER | Leave now with your head still held high.

Malacca Harapan files suit over legitimacy of state assembly speaker

Malacca Harapan files suit over legitimacy of state assembly speaker

Former Malacca menteri besar Adly Zahari says they hope justice will be served.

FGV directors agree to take 20 pct fee cut for rest of the year

FGV directors agree to take 20 pct fee cut for rest of the year

It is only right that we play our role to try to help whatever little that we can, says board chair Azhar Abdul Hamid.

Immigration DG backtracks, confirms Indian national died in custody

Immigration DG backtracks, confirms Indian national died in custody

Khairul Dzaimee Daud says Zeawdeen Kadar Masdan, who tested positive for Covid-19, had travelled frequently to M'sia.

PNB to probe discrepancies over ex-chief's qualifications, work experience

PNB to probe discrepancies over ex-chief's qualifications, work experience

The state fund is cooperating with the Securities Commission over the investigation.

Health DG: M’sia discussing ‘travel bubble’ SOP with six countries

Health DG: M’sia discussing ‘travel bubble’ SOP with six countries

The six countries are Singapore, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Dangerous precedent, drop contempt proceedings against Mkini: CSOs

Dangerous precedent, drop contempt proceedings against Mkini: CSOs

It can be seen as a deliberate and concerted series of actions intended to silence dissent and difference in opinions, they say.

DAP, Amanah claim Anwar fails in 'last ditch bid' to court GPS, reveal numbers

DAP, Amanah claim Anwar fails in 'last ditch bid' to court GPS, reveal numbers

UPDATED 7.53PM | The first option was only supported by 96 lawmakers including Mahathir and four other Bersatu MPs.

Covid-19: Six new cases, new cluster in Sarawak

Covid-19: Six new cases, new cluster in Sarawak

UPDATED 8.09PM | The Kidurong cluster in Sarawak has six cases thus far, says Health DG Dr Noor Hisham.

DAP: Halt action against Mkini, don't blame vehicle when driver causes accident

DAP: Halt action against Mkini, don't blame vehicle when driver causes accident

Action, if any, should be against the commentators for those comments, instead of Malaysiakini, says Guan Eng.

Dr M: I never break my promises

Dr M: I never break my promises

EXCLUSIVE | 'You can check my conduct when I was prime minister and even before that. I have never reneged on my promises'.

NGO questions misidentification of Nepali who died in custody

NGO questions misidentification of Nepali who died in custody

Why are the authorities so unresponsive in this age of modern technology, asks Edict.

Swimming pools to reopen for athletes, club training

Swimming pools to reopen for athletes, club training

This is only for national and state athletes, club swimmers and those in swimming academies for certain programmes.
COMMENT | Pandemic could be Mother Nature’s way of pruning dead leaves and twigs

COMMENT | Pandemic could be Mother Nature’s way of pruning dead leaves and twigs

We have been talking about the evolution of jobs and careers for the future many years prior and finally, the pandemic is pushing it to reality.
MTUC calls for B40 stimulus after EPF expressed concerns on i-Lestari withdrawals

MTUC calls for B40 stimulus after EPF expressed concerns on i-Lestari withdrawals

A majority of the 4.1 million applications for the i-Lestari Account 2 withdrawals were from the B40 group, EPF says.
No excuses for tourists who overstayed to not have renewed their visas - minister

No excuses for tourists who overstayed to not have renewed their visas - minister

Ismail Sabri Yaaakob says tourists could go to the immigration office via appointment to renew their visas if they want to stay in Malaysia longer.
EP1 category expats from Singapore, Brunei, Australia and NZ allowed in

EP1 category expats from Singapore, Brunei, Australia and NZ allowed in

UPDATED 4.19PM | Malaysia is also planning to open its borders to Singapore and Brunei if the two countries will reciprocate.

115 PhD scholars declare support for Muhyiddin

115 PhD scholars declare support for Muhyiddin

UPDATED 8.14PM | The group wants Malaysians to support the sovereignty of kings and the 'social contract'.

Youth unemployment a pressing challenge for Malaysia, says academic

Youth unemployment a pressing challenge for Malaysia, says academic

Academic Lee says youths face bleak employment situation post-Covid-19.
Selangor International Business Summit goes virtual

Selangor International Business Summit goes virtual

Invest Selangor Berhad today announced that the Selangor International Business Summit 2020 (SIBS 2020) will be held on a virtual platform on the same date as previously announced, from 14 – 17 October 2020.

PKR stands by 'Harapan consensus' to back Anwar as PM, rejects Dr M's hat-trick bid

PKR stands by 'Harapan consensus' to back Anwar as PM, rejects Dr M's hat-trick bid

Party says preparations will be made to face a possible snap election.

EU must tackle forest destruction to reduce the risk of pandemics

EU must tackle forest destruction to reduce the risk of pandemics

WWF identifies a number of environmental factors which drive the emergence of zoonotic diseases in new report

IGP: Cops just following procedure, not intimidating politicians

IGP: Cops just following procedure, not intimidating politicians

The top cop insists he has never allowed the police to take actions that might be construed as having political motives.
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort ready to welcome families back on 25 June

LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort ready to welcome families back on 25 June

Bringing awesome back again at the theme park and hotel with reopening offers and a safety-conscious holiday experience

Sarawak police nabs couple who allegedly evaded Covid-19 treatment

Sarawak police nabs couple who allegedly evaded Covid-19 treatment

They are now receiving treatment at a hospital in the state capital.

Najib on political dynasty: I am not Anwar, Mahathir or Kit Siang

Najib on political dynasty: I am not Anwar, Mahathir or Kit Siang

The former PM swipes at senior Harapan leaders whose children rose to prominent positions in their respective parties.
Maszlee predicts Johor Bersatu losing 7 seats without non-Malay votes

Maszlee predicts Johor Bersatu losing 7 seats without non-Malay votes

The Simpang Renggam MP says among the state seats in danger includes Muhyiddin Yassin's Gambir state seat.
Yayasan Sabah seeks to claim ‘missing’ RM872m from Musa Aman

Yayasan Sabah seeks to claim ‘missing’ RM872m from Musa Aman

The state-owned foundation claims the money is linked to ‘dubious’ logging contracts.
Suspended PKR rep's office says no press conference, no 'special officer' named 'Hery'

Suspended PKR rep's office says no press conference, no 'special officer' named 'Hery'

UPDATED 4.30PM | Hery's number was included in a media alert that hinted at a purported meeting to be held between Afif and several Penang state representatives.

Umno, 3 others to get back RM194m allegedly linked to 1MDB, pending appeal

Umno, 3 others to get back RM194m allegedly linked to 1MDB, pending appeal

The deputy public prosecutor says today’s ruling does not mean they would get the money immediately.
LETTER | Students cheating during online exams - what can be done?

LETTER | Students cheating during online exams - what can be done?

Perhaps Covid-19 presents an unplanned opportunity to release our students and trust that they will feel responsible and do their exams with integrity?
Months before election, Trump finds himself at odds with most Americans' views

Months before election, Trump finds himself at odds with most Americans' views

Trump is increasingly disconnected from the American electorate whose views have changed rapidly following the death of George Floyd.
Brazil police arrest ex-aide to president's son in graft probe

Brazil police arrest ex-aide to president's son in graft probe

Investigators are seeking Fabricio Queiroz for questioning over more than 1.2 million reais (US$230,000) in bank transactions.
COMMENT | Stop harassing those who speak on issues many fear to discuss

COMMENT | Stop harassing those who speak on issues many fear to discuss

'Of course, you must speak out when you see a wrong. So, when should one keep quiet?'

China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market

China finds heavy coronavirus traces in seafood, meat sections of Beijing food market

Low temperatures and high humidity in the market could favour the survival of virus.
Police officer nabbed over RM20k bribe - MACC

Police officer nabbed over RM20k bribe - MACC

The suspect is believed to have solicited for and received a bribe from a complainant as an inducement to help speed up insurance claims for an accident case.
ADUN SPEAKS | Muhyiddin’s gov’t suppressing dissent to create white terror

ADUN SPEAKS | Muhyiddin’s gov’t suppressing dissent to create white terror

Only replacing the PN government can stop the abuse of power that suppresses freedom of speech and press freedom.

COMMENT | When even Isma thinks our political system is broken...

COMMENT | When even Isma thinks our political system is broken...

More M'sians are starting to recognise that our 'democratic' system is at the root of most of our troubles.

YOURSAY | After decades in power, Dr M still needs to save Malays

YOURSAY | After decades in power, Dr M still needs to save Malays

‘You left them with a group of self-serving political wolves that you nurtured during your 22 years.’
Facebook takes down Trump ads over 'organised hate' policy

Facebook takes down Trump ads over 'organised hate' policy

The posts and ads run by the re-election campaign of the US president violated its policy against organised hate, Facebook says.

YOURSAY | For Anwar, it’s out of the frying pan into the fire

YOURSAY | For Anwar, it’s out of the frying pan into the fire

‘Twice bitten still not shy! When will you learn your lesson?’
Should we save zoos during Covid-19 crisis?

Should we save zoos during Covid-19 crisis?

Zoos have been kept afloat, partly with public donations, after losing their incomes from Covid-19, but is it worth M'sians giving them millions?

Trump unfit to be US president, Democrat Pelosi, conservative Bolton agree

Trump unfit to be US president, Democrat Pelosi, conservative Bolton agree

'President Trump is clearly ethically unfit and intellectually unprepared to be the president of the United States,' says the House speaker.

MMEA detains five Indonesian illegal immigrants off Perak

MMEA detains five Indonesian illegal immigrants off Perak

The boat they were in had sunk due to a leak and the agency is investigating whether the cause of the leak was accidental or otherwise.

PKR meets today to discuss PM candidate and 9 news from yesterday

PKR meets today to discuss PM candidate and 9 news from yesterday

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

Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness

Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness

Alphabet Inc's Google says it removed more than 70 malicious add-ons from its Chrome Web Store.

Senator moots special economic stimulus package for the Orang Asli

Senator moots special economic stimulus package for the Orang Asli

This is to help the community, which has been badly affected by the MCO with many now jobless, Manolan says.

LFL questions why tourists with expired visas held, despite amnesty assurances

LFL questions why tourists with expired visas held, despite amnesty assurances

This comes after Malaysiakini reported dozens of tourists from India are languishing in immigration depots, with one tourist death recorded.