Archive - 21 June 2020

TikTok users, K-pop fans credited with helping to sabotage Trump rally

TikTok users, K-pop fans credited with helping to sabotage Trump rally

Social media users claim they registered for free tickets to the rally as a prank, with no intention of going.
Snap polls best way to resolve political issues - Mahdzir Khalid

Snap polls best way to resolve political issues - Mahdzir Khalid

This will allow us to have a solid gov't with support of MPs, Umno vice-president says.

Despite hurtful remarks, Harapan still intact - Anwar

Despite hurtful remarks, Harapan still intact - Anwar

'I see on social media there is fighting going on, and this is not fair (to Harapan parties).'
Anwar: Harapan did explore Dr M option, but he doesn't have numbers either

Anwar: Harapan did explore Dr M option, but he doesn't have numbers either

PKR president says DAP and Amanah had never strayed from supporting him to become PM.

PAS MP appointed as Mada chair

PAS MP appointed as Mada chair

Sik lawmaker Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman's appointment is effective from May 16 until May 15, 2022.
Johor Wanita PKR vice-chief quits party to 'focus on' Azmin-linked NGOs

Johor Wanita PKR vice-chief quits party to 'focus on' Azmin-linked NGOs

Nor Ashidah Ibrahim says she has lost confidence in the PKR leadership.
Saifuddin: Stay away from fake news during Chini by-election

Saifuddin: Stay away from fake news during Chini by-election

CHINI POLLS | Minister says social media is expected to be among the main modes of campaigning during the recovery MCO.
Daim says Harapan ignored advice on foreign workers management

Daim says Harapan ignored advice on foreign workers management

Its failure can be seen when managing Covid-19 outbreak among foreign workers and the rise of xenophobia, he adds.

No cost overrun in Gemas-JB EDT rail project despite delay - Mustapa

No cost overrun in Gemas-JB EDT rail project despite delay - Mustapa

The project is now expected to complete in October 2022.

Hydroxychloroquine can't stop Covid-19 from progressing, says doctor

Hydroxychloroquine can't stop Covid-19 from progressing, says doctor

CORONAVIRUS | The drug does not appear to prevent the conditions of patients in either Stage 2 or 3 from worsening.
Wait for police to find suspects in Adib's case - law minister

Wait for police to find suspects in Adib's case - law minister

Takiyuddin Hassan says the murder investigation of the firefighter is still ongoing.
16 new Covid-19 cases, including at fifth detention centre

16 new Covid-19 cases, including at fifth detention centre

CORONAVIRUS | The new cases comprise three imported infections and 13 local transmissions.

'See you in court', Shafie tells Musa after RM1b counterclaim

'See you in court', Shafie tells Musa after RM1b counterclaim

The Sabah chief minister also refuses to apologise over claim that Musa had caused RM872 million to go missing from Yayasan Sabah.

PSM: DBKL must revoke KL wholesale market ban on refugees

PSM: DBKL must revoke KL wholesale market ban on refugees

The party calls the ban an act of 'blatant racism and discrimination'.

Wedding ceremonies for all faiths now allowed - Ismail Sabri

Wedding ceremonies for all faiths now allowed - Ismail Sabri

No green light still for wedding receptions.

LETTER | Foreign workers' dorms - time-bombs for infectious diseases

LETTER | Foreign workers' dorms - time-bombs for infectious diseases

Dormitory operators face a conflict of interest between providing decent housing and reaping maximum profit.

LETTER | Anwar or Dr M: Can it be a younger leader instead?

LETTER | Anwar or Dr M: Can it be a younger leader instead?

Perhaps suggesting leaders who are not eligible to withdraw their EPF should be considered by all within Harapan.

Gerakan No 2 moots RM500 unemployment benefit for B40

Gerakan No 2 moots RM500 unemployment benefit for B40

Oh Tong Keong says the RM500 withdrawal from EPF "account 2" alone is not enough.

COMMENT | ‘Old normal’ returns to Chini?

COMMENT | ‘Old normal’ returns to Chini?

While considered a sure-win for PN, focus will be on support for Najib, Umno and Muafakat Nasional.
Utusan Malaysia set to return in July

Utusan Malaysia set to return in July

The Malay daily closed down last year due to financial problems.

M'sia set to cut rates further in line with global trends

M'sia set to cut rates further in line with global trends

Bank Negara will meet on July 7 where analysts expect a further 50 basis point reduction.

DBKL: Refugees banned from entering KL wholesale market

DBKL: Refugees banned from entering KL wholesale market

All foreigners with valid documents entering the market must be accompanied by a Malaysian.

MACC to slap more charges against Sabah minister tomorrow

MACC to slap more charges against Sabah minister tomorrow

This time, Peter Anthony will face fresh charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.

Adham: Don't make negative assumptions about my relationship with Health DG

Adham: Don't make negative assumptions about my relationship with Health DG

He says bickering and conflicts will only put the country at a disadvantage in the war against Covid-19.

PN not a strong gov't, snap polls the best solution - Ismail

PN not a strong gov't, snap polls the best solution - Ismail

The opposition claims they are accepted by the people, so let the people decide who they really accept, the minister says.

Zoo's role in wildlife conservation

Zoo's role in wildlife conservation

Zoos keep wildlife in captivity for exhibition, in part two Macaranga looks into how conservation demands have caused them to evolve beyond this.

Najib cries foul over Dr M's chicken analogy

Najib cries foul over Dr M's chicken analogy

He retorts that Mahathir's analogy is wrong as 'this is a case of receiving 11 chickens and returning 13'.

Dr M laments Harapan 'not interested' in defeating Muhyiddin

Dr M laments Harapan 'not interested' in defeating Muhyiddin

This is amid an impasse on who will lead the new government.
Floods in five Johor districts, 1,210 people evacuated

Floods in five Johor districts, 1,210 people evacuated

The areas affected are Muar, Batu Pahat, Tangkak, Kluang and Pontian.

COMMENT | Sliding back on freedom of speech

COMMENT | Sliding back on freedom of speech

The future in this regard looks bleak, and it is time that we brace ourselves for the coming days and months.
Trump urges slowdown in Covid-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edge sword'

Trump urges slowdown in Covid-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edge sword'

A White House official says the US president was joking about his call for slowdown in testing during a campaign rally.

AirAsia to increase frequency for Langkawi, Penang, Kuching and KK routes

AirAsia to increase frequency for Langkawi, Penang, Kuching and KK routes

The routes are from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, and from Johor Bahru to Kuching and Penang.

2020-06-21

2020-06-21

PKR leader: Harapan will not part over one different opinion

PKR leader: Harapan will not part over one different opinion

This is amid public spats and differing stances over the opposition bloc’s PM candidate.

Sangetha is acting Selangor PKR women's head

Sangetha is acting Selangor PKR women's head

This follows the departure of Dr Daroyah Alwi from the party.

Don't abuse contempt proceedings to silence media freedom: Judge

Don't abuse contempt proceedings to silence media freedom: Judge

Judge Hamid Sultan Abu Backer says judiciary needs to maintain independence, discretion in decision-making of cases as part of separation of powers.

LETTER | Are DAP and Amanah backing the wrong horse for Harapan Plus?

LETTER | Are DAP and Amanah backing the wrong horse for Harapan Plus?

The two Harapan component parties should reconsider their support for Mahathir as PM again should Harapan retake gov't.

North Korea vows to send anti-South leaflets amid tensions

North Korea vows to send anti-South leaflets amid tensions

Seoul urges the plan to be scrapped but Pyongyang rejects the South’s calls as 'absurd nonsense.'

US judge denies Trump administration's bid to block Bolton's book

US judge denies Trump administration's bid to block Bolton's book

Ex-national security adviser's book to be released on Tuesday alleges the US president sought China’s help to win re-election.

Serbians head to polls in Europe's first post-lockdown election

Serbians head to polls in Europe's first post-lockdown election

Polling stations will be equipped with face masks and hand sanitisers for the use of the country’s 5.5 million voters, many of whom are expected to skip voting - partly due to fears of becoming infected.

UK PM to announce new 'one metre plus' social distancing rule: Telegraph

UK PM to announce new 'one metre plus' social distancing rule: Telegraph

The move will allow people to remain a metre away from others if they take additional measures such as wearing a mask, daily says.

'Muhyiddin has two personalities' - Dr M on 'Sheraton Move' architects

'Muhyiddin has two personalities' - Dr M on 'Sheraton Move' architects

EXCLUSIVE | The former PM shares his thoughts on the coup which brought down the Harapan government.

YOURSAY | A party of diminished status, MCA should go at it alone

YOURSAY | A party of diminished status, MCA should go at it alone

‘MCA, just leave BN like Gerakan did with your head held high…’
COMMENT | What hope is there?

COMMENT | What hope is there?

If neither Anwar nor Dr M can deliver the MPs needed, the impasse over the PM post is a waste of time and sours relationships within Harapan.

Free electricity for April-June and 7 news from yesterday

Free electricity for April-June and 7 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.