Archive - 25 June 2020

Saifuddin launches new TV channel 'Saluran Berita RTM'

Saifuddin launches new TV channel 'Saluran Berita RTM'

The RTM channel is an additional medium for gov't to fight fake news and disseminate accurate information.

NSC releases SOP for non-Muslim wedding ceremonies

NSC releases SOP for non-Muslim wedding ceremonies

Only 20 people including the assistant registrar of marriage are allowed to be in the ceremony.
Singapore’s 'green lane' to continue as long as situation under control

Singapore’s 'green lane' to continue as long as situation under control

Singapore says it won’t stop the green lane arrangement it may have with other countries despite reports of a second wave of Covid-19 infections.
Covid-19: After 100 days, can Malaysia count its success?

Covid-19: After 100 days, can Malaysia count its success?

How has Malaysia fared in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic?
PM: All members of administration must declare assets within three months of swearing-in

PM: All members of administration must declare assets within three months of swearing-in

The then opposition MPs, notably Umno and PAS, had opposed the need to declare assets under the then Pakatan Harapan government.

Why can’t you work with all these other leaders, too? Najib jibes Dr M

Why can’t you work with all these other leaders, too? Najib jibes Dr M

Mahathir has a long history of acrimonious relationships with other leaders he worked with – a fact that certainly did not escape Najib's notice.
Sacrificial worship SOP focuses on attendance, animal health

Sacrificial worship SOP focuses on attendance, animal health

Deputy minister in charge of Islamic affairs hopes that the SOP will be used uniformly throughout the country.
COMMENT | Political movements must be built on values, not ambitions of any individual

COMMENT | Political movements must be built on values, not ambitions of any individual

Malaysia's future cannot be about any one individual's vendettas or obsessions.
Border reopening talks with Singapore positive - Hishammuddin

Border reopening talks with Singapore positive - Hishammuddin

Hishammuddin assures the reopening of Malaysia-Singapore borders would look into SOPs and health protocols that would benefit both countries.
Penang waives hotel fee charges for six months starting July 1

Penang waives hotel fee charges for six months starting July 1

This is part of the state’s efforts to rebuild tourism and support the industry.
Schools allowed to improve Covid-19 SOPs - deputy education minister

Schools allowed to improve Covid-19 SOPs - deputy education minister

The Education Ministry provides schools with the opportunity to improve the SOPs and not necessarily be based on existing guidelines alone.
36th Asean summit to be held virtually tomorrow

36th Asean summit to be held virtually tomorrow

The summit will be chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc with Covid-19 as the main agenda.

Vaccine makers face biggest medical manufacturing feat in history

Vaccine makers face biggest medical manufacturing feat in history

Experts are facing a stark reality: we may simply not have enough capacity to make, package and distribute billions of doses all at once.
Johor Bersatu head doesn't make much of DAP lawmaker-PM meeting

Johor Bersatu head doesn't make much of DAP lawmaker-PM meeting

Mazlan Bujang says it is likely to be just a meeting to say 'hello'.

LETTER | Short-term thinking is destroying Malaysian rainforests

LETTER | Short-term thinking is destroying Malaysian rainforests

Politicians need to look beyond immediate gratification to the droughts, floods, and haze caused by deforestation.

'How to lose an election': Macron gets it all wrong in Paris

'How to lose an election': Macron gets it all wrong in Paris

'We had gold in our hands, and we turned it to lead,' says a lawmaker in Macron's party.

Former Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics

Former Singapore PM Goh Chok Tong retires from politics

The former prime minister will not be running for Singapore’s upcoming general election after 44 years of being a member of Parliament.

Permission on reopening of private tahfiz schools in final decision process

Permission on reopening of private tahfiz schools in final decision process

The NSC will discuss the reopening of the schools with feedback from Jakim and state governments.

Dr M foretells doom for 'traitors', resurrection of 'cash is king' in GE15

Dr M foretells doom for 'traitors', resurrection of 'cash is king' in GE15

Mahathir reiterates he will not work with Muhyiddin and rubbishes the claim that DAP controlled the Harapan government.

Broga Hill too popular, to be off-limits come June 27

Broga Hill too popular, to be off-limits come June 27

After hundreds of Malaysians flouted social distancing rules to go hiking, the Health Ministry will be cutting off access to Broga Hill.
Covid-19: 4 new cases, all involving Malaysians

Covid-19: 4 new cases, all involving Malaysians

There was one case of local transmission involving a Malaysian suffering from respiratory problems.
EPF: M'sia needs new 'social contract' on financial security

EPF: M'sia needs new 'social contract' on financial security

The fund's CSO says this while discussing the World Bank's proposed social pension for Malaysians

Ismail Sabri: Only medical tourists in critical condition allowed to enter M'sia

Ismail Sabri: Only medical tourists in critical condition allowed to enter M'sia

The minister says those needing treatment in ICU allowed to enter, among others.

Appeals court overturns ruling on AIAC ex-director’s immunity

Appeals court overturns ruling on AIAC ex-director’s immunity

The Court of Appeal says the remedy on whether N Sundra Rajoo was immune from prosecution should be tested in the criminal court.
Police discover 28 human trafficking victims in Kedah

Police discover 28 human trafficking victims in Kedah

Police say the victims had been kept at a house in Kulim pending transfer to another place for forced labour.

M'sian economy to contract 3.1 pct in 2020, grow 6.9 pct in 2021 - World Bank

M'sian economy to contract 3.1 pct in 2020, grow 6.9 pct in 2021 - World Bank

The international financial institution advises the gov't to do more to help needy citizens in the wake of Covid-19.

'Datuk' nabbed: MACC arrests ex-foundation CEO for allegedly abusing position

'Datuk' nabbed: MACC arrests ex-foundation CEO for allegedly abusing position

He purportedly appointed a company he owned as the strategic partner for a rowing event.

World Bank: Govt may need to spend more on Prihatin, Penjana

World Bank: Govt may need to spend more on Prihatin, Penjana

This is to protect vulnerable households and ensure SMEs are sustainable, it says.

Research firm: Political instability to weigh down economy

Research firm: Political instability to weigh down economy

Fitch Solutions expects the gov't to change often in the next decade, causing policy, economic and political uncertainty.

Preacher’s appeal to reduce jail term over sedition postponed to Oct 12

Preacher’s appeal to reduce jail term over sedition postponed to Oct 12

This is Wan Ji's final avenue for appeal to reduce his jail sentence over sedition linked to the Selangor ruler.

Two Japanese Encephalitis cases detected in Penang

Two Japanese Encephalitis cases detected in Penang

The last reported case of the mosquito-borne viral infection in Penang was in 2018.

Angry consumer blasts TNB on Twitter about sky-high bill

Angry consumer blasts TNB on Twitter about sky-high bill

The marketing advisor claims his electricity usage during the MCO period was the same as before the lockdown.

Perlis allows Aidiladha prayers, sacrificial rituals

Perlis allows Aidiladha prayers, sacrificial rituals

The religious activities must still comply with the relevant SOPs.

LETTER | Let Covid-19 purge the tourism industry of 'zombies'

LETTER | Let Covid-19 purge the tourism industry of 'zombies'

LETTER | The industry should be left to reorganise, downsize, reimagine or just adjust and hibernate.

Sabah Harapan urges national leaders to look East

Sabah Harapan urges national leaders to look East

The political formula in these two states can overcome the political "turmoil" of late, it says.

AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record

AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record

AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day yesterday, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air travel.

Cabnet dismisses rumours on RM173 million CCTV contract for police lock-ups

Cabnet dismisses rumours on RM173 million CCTV contract for police lock-ups

It will take action to defend the company's reputation, including reporting to the authorities.

AirAsia records highest post-hibernation daily sale of 41k seats

AirAsia records highest post-hibernation daily sale of 41k seats

Group CEO Tony Fernandes says low-cost airline's website experienced traffic growth of 170 percent.

Umno deputy president urges PM to call for polls, cites instability

Umno deputy president urges PM to call for polls, cites instability

A government with a comfortable mandate is needed during challenging times, says Mohamad Hasan.

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) welcomes students back to school

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ) welcomes students back to school

This morning Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar welcomed back a section of its secondary school students who were greeted by a welcoming party led by the Principal, Dr. Glenn Moodie.

UUM lecturer to sue three more DAP leaders

UUM lecturer to sue three more DAP leaders

Kamarul has stated he will be suing P Ramasamy, Syerleena Abdul Rashid and Abdul Aziz Isa.

COMMENT | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them

COMMENT | Amphibian politicians: Options to manage them

Why do politicians jump ship and how are voters expected to respond?

MP SPEAKS | Public distrust in the media is detrimental to our democracy

MP SPEAKS | Public distrust in the media is detrimental to our democracy

The public does not know true news from fake news, which news source is reliable and generally who to trust anymore.
Malaysiakini files to set aside Federal Court ruling over contempt action

Malaysiakini files to set aside Federal Court ruling over contempt action

Comments by readers are meant to generate discussions about matters of public of interest, says news portal's top editor.

Suspicion grows that Covid-19 can cause diabetes – report

Suspicion grows that Covid-19 can cause diabetes – report

CORONAVIRUS | However, some researchers are urging for caution before concluding that Covid-19 might cause diabetes.

Perak MB 'manipulated' exco meetings for approval, Aziz Bari claims

Perak MB 'manipulated' exco meetings for approval, Aziz Bari claims

Tebing Tinggi assemblyperson says this in response to claims that he was complicit in awarding a firm to undertake state's solid waste management.

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Spend and be rewarded!

Australia posts biggest one-day rise in coronavirus cases in two months

Australia posts biggest one-day rise in coronavirus cases in two months

The surge in new cases comes just weeks after Australia began easing social distancing restrictions.

Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins amid Covid-19

Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins amid Covid-19

The 7-day vote is on sweeping reforms that could clear the way for the Russian president to stay in Kremlin until 2036 if re-elected.

Donation drive for premature refugee twins shows kinder side of M'sians

Donation drive for premature refugee twins shows kinder side of M'sians

Good samaritans have donated more than RM20,000 in less than a day.

These ‘students’ may look familiar to you. Here’s why...

These ‘students’ may look familiar to you. Here’s why...

RTM staff goes ‘back to school’, adorning school uniforms yesterday, even when on air.
Virus concerns prompt Democrats to hold largely virtual nominating convention

Virus concerns prompt Democrats to hold largely virtual nominating convention

Republicans, in contrast, plan to hold a largely in-person event in Jacksonville, Florida, in August.
WHO director for Americas says 226,000 have died of Covid-19 in the region

WHO director for Americas says 226,000 have died of Covid-19 in the region

CORONAVIRUS | As of June 23, 226,000 deaths and more than 4.5 million cases - nearly half of all cases globally - have been recorded in the Americas.

Caribbean chokes on monster Saharan dust cloud headed toward the US

Caribbean chokes on monster Saharan dust cloud headed toward the US

This year, the dust is the most dense in a half a century, according to several meteorologists.
Newborn Mexican triplets have coronavirus, but parents do not

Newborn Mexican triplets have coronavirus, but parents do not

'We specifically requested since yesterday ... that a group of experts investigates the case.'
Exclusive: Oil tankers carrying two months of Venezuelan output stuck at sea

Exclusive: Oil tankers carrying two months of Venezuelan output stuck at sea

Some of these tankers are anchored off Malaysia.

Chini by-election should be a platform to listen to the people's woes

Chini by-election should be a platform to listen to the people's woes

CHINI POLLS | The constituents are hoping that local leaders will use the ongoing campaign to listen to their grievances.

US leaves it up to Israel to decide on annexation as Trump aides meet

US leaves it up to Israel to decide on annexation as Trump aides meet

It will recognise the Jewish settlements - built on land the Palestinians seek for a state - as part of Israel.

'Insensitive and selfish' – Harapan Youth crashes into MB's new car

'Insensitive and selfish' – Harapan Youth crashes into MB's new car

Faizal Azumu's acquisition of the Lexus ES sedan amid the Covid-19 pandemic reveals his 'hypocrisy and selfishness'.

YOURSAY | Finally, Mahathir shows his true colours

YOURSAY | Finally, Mahathir shows his true colours

‘For someone to talk like this, I do not believe he would relinquish the PM's post if given to him.’
YOURSAY | Dr M’s ultimatum - rakyat’s interest trampled in jostle for power

YOURSAY | Dr M’s ultimatum - rakyat’s interest trampled in jostle for power

‘This is rich. A man with five MPs saying he'll cut ties with a man with 38 MPs.’
MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters

MMEA to resume detaining foreign fishing boats encroaching Malaysian waters

The maritime agency also wants the gov't to buy it larger vessels, to improve its task of controlling the national waters.

Harapan hopes to mend Anwar-Dr M ties and 9 news you may have missed

Harapan hopes to mend Anwar-Dr M ties and 9 news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | The people, not politicians, saved the country and we'll do it again

COMMENT | The people, not politicians, saved the country and we'll do it again

COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan politicians must stick to their guns and not rely on Dr Mahathir Mohamad for the means to an end.

COMMENT | Najib vs Dr M - arguing over who is the bigger alleged kleptocrat

COMMENT | Najib vs Dr M - arguing over who is the bigger alleged kleptocrat

'This is why the people, especially young people, say they want to see new faces.'

Teachers, students excited over the reopening of schools

Teachers, students excited over the reopening of schools

Mixed feelings among students and teachers, but most of these Forms Five and Six students - and the teachers - are happy with the reopening.