Archive - 20 June 2020

Gov't studying proposal to set up fund for families of firefighters

Gov't studying proposal to set up fund for families of firefighters

It will recognise the contributions of personnel who died while serving the agency and financially help their families.

FT Ministry to launch five programmes to tackle urban poverty, job losses

FT Ministry to launch five programmes to tackle urban poverty, job losses

Annuar Musa says this is proof that the government listens to the concerns of the people.

S'wak Harapan says won't let PM candidate issue affect them

S'wak Harapan says won't let PM candidate issue affect them

It is a matter of different opinions and means to achieve the same ultimate aim, it says.

Mahathir met with Azmin, Hadi? Baseless allegation, says Marzuki

Mahathir met with Azmin, Hadi? Baseless allegation, says Marzuki

They are meant to cast aspersions on Dr M, says Marzuki who referred to himself at the Bersatu sec-gen.

Better for Harapan to be good opposition than back Dr M as PM - PKR veep

Better for Harapan to be good opposition than back Dr M as PM - PKR veep

Chang Lih Kang shares the party’s three parameters in counter-coup efforts.

Spore says prepared to work with M'sia in lifting border restrictions

Spore says prepared to work with M'sia in lifting border restrictions

Malaysia has in principle agreed to allow Singaporeans and Bruneians to enter the country.

LETTER | So why was Zeawdeen allowed into the country 'many times'?

LETTER | So why was Zeawdeen allowed into the country 'many times'?

LETTER | The director-general of immigration claims he was not a bona fide tourist.

SOP for reopening of cinemas will be announced next Monday

SOP for reopening of cinemas will be announced next Monday

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry is also reviewing laws governing the arts and creative industries to protect local artists.

Musa demands Shafie pay RM1b to charity over 'missing' RM872m claim

Musa demands Shafie pay RM1b to charity over 'missing' RM872m claim

His other demands include a public apology and a 'cease and desist'.

No reports of M'sians infected with Covid-19 in China - Wisma Putra

No reports of M'sians infected with Covid-19 in China - Wisma Putra

Deputy Foreign Minister Kamarudin Jaffar calls on M'sians in Beijing to adhere to the relevant local health screening rules.

LETTER | Saudi Arabia bans child marriage, M'sia hauls up leaders against it

LETTER | Saudi Arabia bans child marriage, M'sia hauls up leaders against it

LETTER | What on earth is going on in our beloved 'tanah airku'?

First Covid-19 photo exhibition unveiled at Publika

First Covid-19 photo exhibition unveiled at Publika

The exhibition features 110 images by 60 photographers, including Malaysiakini's Azneal Ishak and Mukhriz Hazim.

Frontliner within administrative MCO area among 21 new Covid-19 cases

Frontliner within administrative MCO area among 21 new Covid-19 cases

UPDATED 6.05PM | CORONAVIRUS | Among the 21 new Covid-19 cases, a non-medical frontliner has also been found positive with the virus.

Gov’t will set maximum price for standard chicken if necessary - minister

Gov’t will set maximum price for standard chicken if necessary - minister

KPDNHEP minister also advises breeders to sell chickens directly to traders to avoid a sudden increase in prices.
'You weren't in the meeting' - DAP, Amanah tell PKR treasurer

'You weren't in the meeting' - DAP, Amanah tell PKR treasurer

Lee Chean Chung told to get minutes from Harapan presidential council meeting before commenting further
MP SPEAKS | Extend electricity bill discount to Sabah, S'wak too

MP SPEAKS | Extend electricity bill discount to Sabah, S'wak too

MP SPEAKS | There also have been multiple complaints from the public here in Sarawak of high electricity bills.

Ministry reviewing laws governing arts industry - Saifuddin

Ministry reviewing laws governing arts industry - Saifuddin

Discussions on laws relating to creative industries were held last week with the relevant stakeholders.
EC sets up enforcement teams to monitor Chini by-election campaign

EC sets up enforcement teams to monitor Chini by-election campaign

CHINI POLLS | The EC has also appointed 32 election observers from 10 organisations, including NGOs, to monitor the election process.

Expats in top posts allowed to enter M'sia from Wednesday - Immigration DG

Expats in top posts allowed to enter M'sia from Wednesday - Immigration DG

CORONAVIRUS | They no longer need prior approval from the Immigration Department.

MACC probes public university subsidiary over asset purchase

MACC probes public university subsidiary over asset purchase

The purchase of the asset in the Klang Valley and related additional allocations totalled more than RM50 million.
Amanah wants Harapan and Dr M to continue with efforts to regain power

Amanah wants Harapan and Dr M to continue with efforts to regain power

The party also reiterates its commitment to Harapan's unity and to pursue reforms despite friction with PKR.

Party veep: PKR not cobbling secret deals behind Harapan’s back

Party veep: PKR not cobbling secret deals behind Harapan’s back

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim informs DAP and Amanah of his political engagements, says Chang Lih Kang.
Rebel PKR rep prods party to quit Penang gov't, expel DAP and Amanah

Rebel PKR rep prods party to quit Penang gov't, expel DAP and Amanah

Sungai Acheh assemblyperson Zulkifli Ibrahim urges action against the two parties for allegedly 'betraying' Anwar Ibrahim.

Woman's car torched by villagers who suspected her of drink-driving

Woman's car torched by villagers who suspected her of drink-driving

The woman told investigators she swerved to avoid a stray animal on the road when she crashed into two 14-year-old boys who were riding motorcycles.
Chini polls: New normal observed during nominations makes it most quiet, calmest process

Chini polls: New normal observed during nominations makes it most quiet, calmest process

Unlike in previous elections, today’s nomination process saw no processions or supporters accompanying candidates to the nomination centre.
A NATURECARE.LIFE reflection on change

A NATURECARE.LIFE reflection on change

The international public relations director cum artiste manager for Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, Jersey Chong Xin Ling - who is also focusing her efforts on helping people along a sustainable wellness journey in harmony with nature - reflects on life and work over the past few months.

The Anwar-Mahathir impasse: Chronology according to PKR

The Anwar-Mahathir impasse: Chronology according to PKR

PKR's version of the events on Harapan's first meeting over the coalition's PM candidate differs from DAP and Amanah.

Construction of premium outlet in Batu Gajah won't affect Kinta Nature Park - MB

Construction of premium outlet in Batu Gajah won't affect Kinta Nature Park - MB

The construction is expected to be completed by year-end.

Putrajaya announces free electricity for April-June if bill under RM77

Putrajaya announces free electricity for April-June if bill under RM77

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah says domestic users using more than RM77 a month will still enjoy a discount.

PKR man confirms several reps met with Afif, tight-lipped on discussion

PKR man confirms several reps met with Afif, tight-lipped on discussion

Zulkifli Ibrahim says also present at the meeting were state assemblypersons from Umno, PAS and Bersatu.

Involvement of security forces in trafficking a disgrace, says Patriot

Involvement of security forces in trafficking a disgrace, says Patriot

Veterans chief is outraged over the alleged involvement of 18 members of the security forces in human trafficking.
LETTER | Is anyone bothered that SMEs aren't getting the aid they were promised?

LETTER | Is anyone bothered that SMEs aren't getting the aid they were promised?

The reality seems to be far from the truth as many SMEs are unable to obtain aid.

US attorney who was investigating Trump's lawyer replaced in surprise move

US attorney who was investigating Trump's lawyer replaced in surprise move

Since being appointed to the post in January 2018, Geoffrey Berman has not shied from taking on powerful figures in Trump's orbit.
Harbouring Hong Kong 'rioters' will harm Taiwan, China says

Harbouring Hong Kong 'rioters' will harm Taiwan, China says

China accuses Taiwan's offer to Hong Kongers as a political plot to meddle in Hong Kong's affairs and sabotage the city's stability.

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases with no end in sight

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases with no end in sight

CORONAVIRUS | The number of deaths due to Covid-19 approaches 50,000.

COMMENT | Gov’t should review all policies affecting refugees in M’sia

COMMENT | Gov’t should review all policies affecting refugees in M’sia

Suhakam urges the government to stop the interception and ‘pushback’ of boats carrying refugees, effectively denying their safety to be on land.
BN to face two independents in three-cornered fight for Chini

BN to face two independents in three-cornered fight for Chini

UPDATED 1.45PM | CHINI POLLS | The two independents are former Pekan Bersatu deputy chief Tengku Zainul Hisham Tengku Hussin and blogger Mohd Shukri Mohd Ramli.

'Civil rights isn't over': Americans mark Juneteenth coast to coast

'Civil rights isn't over': Americans mark Juneteenth coast to coast

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of Black slavery in the United States.

Several US states see coronavirus infection spikes, Wall Street unnerved

Several US states see coronavirus infection spikes, Wall Street unnerved

Trump's Oklahoma campaign rally that will be America’s largest indoor gathering in months.
LETTER | Anwar or Mahathir? Malaysians don’t care

LETTER | Anwar or Mahathir? Malaysians don’t care

When more corrupt politicians are exonerated from criminal charges, Malaysians will remember that it was because of Anwar’s selfish ambition.
Marzuki questions Hamzah's ban on Bersatu 'blackout' logo

Marzuki questions Hamzah's ban on Bersatu 'blackout' logo

Former deputy minister reminds Hamzah that he wasn't even in the party during its founding years.
Pompeo says way US treats Hong Kong depends on how China does

Pompeo says way US treats Hong Kong depends on how China does

US-China relations have reached their lowest point in years since the coronavirus pandemic that began in China hit the United States hard.
India's Modi says there was no border intrusion in deadly clash with China

India's Modi says there was no border intrusion in deadly clash with China

He appears to downplay a clash with Chinese troops that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
COMMENT | Is Mahathir addled by senility?

COMMENT | Is Mahathir addled by senility?

Mahathir gives two reasons why he should be PM again.
Covid-19: Malaysia, Indonesia to work closely to revitalise tourism industry

Covid-19: Malaysia, Indonesia to work closely to revitalise tourism industry

Both countries will team up to facilitate the movement of tourists at their respective entry points when the situation is safe for international travel.
UN sets up inquiry into racism after George Floyd death

UN sets up inquiry into racism after George Floyd death

The 47-member state forum in Geneva unanimously adopted a resolution, brought by African countries.
UiTM provides RM3.55m post Covid-19 research grants

UiTM provides RM3.55m post Covid-19 research grants

The grants are intended to encourage university staff to be more active in high-impact researches to help the country solve community problems.
‘We lost our sight’: Life in Myanmar under world's longest internet shutdown

‘We lost our sight’: Life in Myanmar under world's longest internet shutdown

Myanmar shut off the internet in two states - Rakhine and neighbouring Chin - a year ago.
From humble beginnings to USM's first Orang Asli faculty dean

From humble beginnings to USM's first Orang Asli faculty dean

MALAYSIANSKINI | Prof Bahari Belaton never let other people’s stereotypes of what he should be hold him back in life.
Nominations for Chini by-election kick off under 'new normal'

Nominations for Chini by-election kick off under 'new normal'

CHINI POLLS | BN's Mohd Sharim Md Zain is heavily favoured to win after main opposition Pakatan Harpan opted not to field a candidate.

COMMENT | George Floyd and the face of racism

COMMENT | George Floyd and the face of racism

COMMENT | 'I can't breathe' has become the clarion call for change and reform.

China hands back 10 soldiers taken in border clash: Indian sources

China hands back 10 soldiers taken in border clash: Indian sources

However, Chinese Foreign Ministry denies any Indian troops had been in custody.

Sleep and Netflix ahead for Malala as she finishes Oxford degree

Sleep and Netflix ahead for Malala as she finishes Oxford degree

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has finished her degree at Oxford University and is looking forward to unwinding.
PKR rejects Dr M for PM, and 9 news from yesterday

PKR rejects Dr M for PM, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
YOURSAY | Harapan sacrificing principle at the altar of realpolitik?

YOURSAY | Harapan sacrificing principle at the altar of realpolitik?

‘I am sad that solidarity within PKR, DAP and Amanah will be irretrievably damaged.’