Archive - 28 June 2020

LETTER | Shafie Apdal as PM - a game changer

LETTER | Shafie Apdal as PM - a game changer

Picking a PM from Borneo will be a move in the right direction to ease the pervading racial and religious tensions.
Education Ministry reschedules dates for SPM and other major exams

Education Ministry reschedules dates for SPM and other major exams

The SPM exam is now scheduled for Jan 6 to Feb 9, 2021.

Floods in Sabah: 21 schools flooded, four serve as PPS

Floods in Sabah: 21 schools flooded, four serve as PPS

The schools involved are located in the districts of Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Papar, Sipitang, Kota Belud, Tuaran and Beaufort.

Highway from Kota Bharu to Kuala Krai expected to be ready in 2024 - Mustapa

Highway from Kota Bharu to Kuala Krai expected to be ready in 2024 - Mustapa

The minister says Kelantan will apply for more allocation for highway projects in the state.

Hishammuddin denies involvement in new party formation

Hishammuddin denies involvement in new party formation

He says those making the rumours are desperate and worried.

HSA Fire: Fire dept forensic report in a day or two

HSA Fire: Fire dept forensic report in a day or two

Fire department Johor director Yahaya says they will present the report to the hospital first.

RM60mil arms excellence centre to be built in Kuala Chini - Ismail Sabri

RM60mil arms excellence centre to be built in Kuala Chini - Ismail Sabri

He says the project was announced in BN's time and he is just updating the public on the status.

PKR sacks four Azmin-linked leaders

PKR sacks four Azmin-linked leaders

UPDATED 10.37PM | Those given the boot are Haniza Talha, Afif Bahardin, Zulkifli Ibrahim, and Nur Zarina Zakaria

HSA fire: Wait for forensics to determine if similar to 2016 blaze - minister

HSA fire: Wait for forensics to determine if similar to 2016 blaze - minister

Dr Adham Baba said the fire is being investigated by the Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).
Mohamad Ariff confirms receiving motion to terminate him as speaker

Mohamad Ariff confirms receiving motion to terminate him as speaker

He says he also received a motion to terminate his deputy Nga Kor Ming.
Shafie orders flood-hit districts in Sabah to activate disaster management committees

Shafie orders flood-hit districts in Sabah to activate disaster management committees

The Sabah CM says providing food and water is an urgent necessity.

Gov't to listen to all views on request for loan moratorium extension - Mustapa

Gov't to listen to all views on request for loan moratorium extension - Mustapa

The government wants to listen to people, businesses, and banks.

In haste to regain Putrajaya, Harapan may end up legitimising PN gov

In haste to regain Putrajaya, Harapan may end up legitimising PN gov

PM Muhyiddin may circumvent the countercoup by calling for snap polls - which Harapan may lose.

PKR ready to revisit PM candidate but warns of bid to split Harapan - Saifuddin

PKR ready to revisit PM candidate but warns of bid to split Harapan - Saifuddin

Party sec-gen Saifuddin says any proposal should not be a personal political game.

Mastermind in Datuk Seri's abduction and death was S'gor GE13 candidate

Mastermind in Datuk Seri's abduction and death was S'gor GE13 candidate

The alleged motive was a business investment gone bad.

MB: Johor suffered over 20pct revenue loss due to MCO

MB: Johor suffered over 20pct revenue loss due to MCO

CORONAVIRUS | Hasni Mohammad says losses were due to less tax collected, drop in investment and tourist arrivals.
Dr M trying to take down Shafie with 'joke' PM candidacy - Bung

Dr M trying to take down Shafie with 'joke' PM candidacy - Bung

The Sabah Umno chief says it is a "very funny suggestion".

18 new Covid-19 infections including prison case

18 new Covid-19 infections including prison case

CORONAVIRUS | Of the 14 local transmissions, none involve Malaysians, says Health DG.

Sultanah Aminah Hospital hit by fire again

Sultanah Aminah Hospital hit by fire again

UPDATED 6.53PM | Several videos and photographs show fire trucks being deployed, while nurses tend to patients.

Najib to voters: A BN rep has power of the pen

Najib to voters: A BN rep has power of the pen

The former PM tells Chini voters that independent candidates, if they won, will be powerless to help the people.

PNS appoints Bersatu's Zakaria Edris as chairperson

PNS appoints Bersatu's Zakaria Edris as chairperson

The Libaran MP succeeds Dzulkifli Fadzilah effective May 15.

Cops seek 26-year-old over Datuk Seri's abduction and death

Cops seek 26-year-old over Datuk Seri's abduction and death

The victim was kidnapped while jogging at Bandar Sri Damansara on June 10.

Analysts: Dr M's 'Shafie gambit' likely to hurt Harapan more than PN

Analysts: Dr M's 'Shafie gambit' likely to hurt Harapan more than PN

If GPS does not join, whoever wins the PM candidacy is still getting an empty title, says Wong Chin Huat.
Shafie as PM can rebuild racial harmony in M'sia - Sarawak DAP

Shafie as PM can rebuild racial harmony in M'sia - Sarawak DAP

State party chief Chong says the choice is better than Umno or PAS who fan racist sentiments.

Anwar: I don't conspire behind people's backs like some others

Anwar: I don't conspire behind people's backs like some others

PKR chief says he immediately briefed the Harapan council on his meetings with some PN leaders.
LETTER | Focus on HSA fire report recommendations, not on a witch hunt

LETTER | Focus on HSA fire report recommendations, not on a witch hunt

We owe it to those who lost their lives in this fire, to ensure that this never happens again.
Act 355: PAS Youth agrees Covid-19 bills should be priority

Act 355: PAS Youth agrees Covid-19 bills should be priority

Its chief says they had discussed the matter with Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

Assist traders affected by Covid-19, PM tells local authorities, agencies

Assist traders affected by Covid-19, PM tells local authorities, agencies

CORONAVIRUS | They need to go to the ground and meet traders to know their problems, says Muhyiddin.
Up to banks to extend loan moratorium for targeted groups - Finance Minister

Up to banks to extend loan moratorium for targeted groups - Finance Minister

Tengku Zafrul says the targeted moratorium extension should be looked at by banks on a case-by-case basis.
Harapan's stand on Shafie's candidacy likely to be known only after Friday

Harapan's stand on Shafie's candidacy likely to be known only after Friday

Saifuddin Nasution says Harapan secretariat on Thursday will set a date for the presidential council meeting.

'Undocumented migrants used aircraft navigation lights to enter Langkawi waters'

'Undocumented migrants used aircraft navigation lights to enter Langkawi waters'

The marine police force says they landed in Teluk Nibong, an area close to the lights.
Shafie as PM: Don't take us for fools, says GPS leader

Shafie as PM: Don't take us for fools, says GPS leader

James Masing says there's no way Malaysian voters will accept it.

After migrant workers freeze, MTUC proposes RM2,700 living wage for locals

After migrant workers freeze, MTUC proposes RM2,700 living wage for locals

Its secretary-general says it's to encourage take-up of the jobs.

'After 20 years, we're still not able to move beyond Anwar and Dr M'

'After 20 years, we're still not able to move beyond Anwar and Dr M'

Johor DAP leader says support for Mahathir and Anwar has been waning, particularly among the younger generation.
LETTER | Karpal Singh - The Tiger of Jelutong lives on

LETTER | Karpal Singh - The Tiger of Jelutong lives on

Passionate and unbreakable, your life has truly been such an inspiration to all of us.
LETTER | Mahathir’s induced dilemma can be self-destructive for Harapan

LETTER | Mahathir’s induced dilemma can be self-destructive for Harapan

It is time for Mahathir to bid farewell to politics and go for a happy-ever-after-retirement.
Indira Gandhi sends third letter to IGP over missing daughter

Indira Gandhi sends third letter to IGP over missing daughter

She is seeking a meeting with Abdul Hamid Bador on the status of the police search for Prasana Diksa.

Global coronavirus cases approach 10 million

Global coronavirus cases approach 10 million

CORONAVIRUS | Some countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, leading authorities to partially reinstate lockdowns.

On Chini campaign stump, Hamzah says PN is fair to all

On Chini campaign stump, Hamzah says PN is fair to all

CHINI POLLS | He says the administration will defend the struggles fairly and in accordance to the constitution.

Five districts in Sabah hit by floods

Five districts in Sabah hit by floods

They are Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Penampang, Keningau and Tuaran.
Biden criticises Trump for inaction over reported Russian bounties

Biden criticises Trump for inaction over reported Russian bounties

The Democratic presidential candidate pledges retaliation if he becomes the president.
Ex-law minister: PM's motion replacing speaker to dodge no-confidence vote

Ex-law minister: PM's motion replacing speaker to dodge no-confidence vote

Liew Vui Keong says Muhyiddin's motion is in bad faith with a vested personal interest.

COMMENT | Shafie as Harapan PM-designate enjoys cachet

COMMENT | Shafie as Harapan PM-designate enjoys cachet

It will help break the myth of Peninsular Malay-Muslim hold on PM-ship.
COMMENT | Finally, Mukhriz Mahathir

COMMENT | Finally, Mukhriz Mahathir

It is clear for the first time that Dr Mahathir Mohamad had stated his intention for his son to succeed as the prime minister.

YOURSAY | Purchase of Lexus ES should ride on proper guidelines

YOURSAY | Purchase of Lexus ES should ride on proper guidelines

‘Impose proper rules and procedures when replacing gov’t vehicles for top officials.’
COMMENT | Books and music – is the MCO hastening the inevitable?

COMMENT | Books and music – is the MCO hastening the inevitable?

Physical sales of books and music have declined for many years but while some outlets are closing, others are still trying to buck the trend.

Cops clarify 'OSA probe' report, says editor-in-chief questioned under Penal Code

Cops clarify 'OSA probe' report, says editor-in-chief questioned under Penal Code

She is being investigated under Section 203A which criminalises the disclosure of information.

Mahathir backs Shafie for PM and 4 news you may have missed

Mahathir backs Shafie for PM and 4 news you may have missed

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