Archive - 29 June 2020

Proposal to conduct wedding receptions in different sessions

Proposal to conduct wedding receptions in different sessions

This would help organisers to comply with the SOP for social events.
Sarawak govt steps in to revive 23 delayed rural electrification projects

Sarawak govt steps in to revive 23 delayed rural electrification projects

The projects have been delayed by the recent MCO.

Former French PM Fillon sentenced to jail for embezzling public funds

Former French PM Fillon sentenced to jail for embezzling public funds

The court found Fillon's wife guilty for her role in the scam that saw her receive about 1 million euros for minimal work as her husband's parliamentary assistant.
21 police reports lodged on book’s alleged desecration of coat of arms

21 police reports lodged on book’s alleged desecration of coat of arms

Police say investigation papers have been opened regarding the publication of the book.
Gilead prices Covid-19 drug candidate Remdesivir at US$2,340 per patient

Gilead prices Covid-19 drug candidate Remdesivir at US$2,340 per patient

Remdesivir's price has been a topic of intense debate since the US Food and Drug Administration approved its emergency use in some Covid-19 patients in May.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general

Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr says the warrants had been issued on charges of murder and terrorist action.

Former polsec claims received over RM1m cash from Ku Nan for Sungai Besar polls

Former polsec claims received over RM1m cash from Ku Nan for Sungai Besar polls

Mohd Rafi Alli Hassan says the money for use in the by-election was a personal contribution from Tengku Adnan.

RM2m haemodialysis centre to be built in Chini

RM2m haemodialysis centre to be built in Chini

Currently, patients with kidney problems have to commute more than 80 km for treatment at a haemodialysis unit in Pekan.
Media Prima to lay off 300 staff

Media Prima to lay off 300 staff

The media conglomerate says the move is part of cost-cutting measures to address inefficiencies due to duplication of duties among workers.
COMMENT | Reconsider contempt proceedings against Malaysiakini

COMMENT | Reconsider contempt proceedings against Malaysiakini

Allowing readers to post instant and unscrutinised comments is a ‘new normal’ for the online media.
Azmin praises Amirudin for ‘good job’ in helming Selangor

Azmin praises Amirudin for ‘good job’ in helming Selangor

The former Selangor menteri besar is happy that his successor has continued the ‘Peduli Rakyat’ policy.
Warning letters: Tian Chua mum, Ginie Lim maintains innocence

Warning letters: Tian Chua mum, Ginie Lim maintains innocence

Ginie Lim urges party leaders to drop the witch hunt and to focus on the real enemy.
Ministry tracing contacts of Covid-19 case that reached Cambodia

Ministry tracing contacts of Covid-19 case that reached Cambodia

CORONAVIRUS | Two Cambodian citizens have been detected positive when they flew back from M'sia on June 26.

PNB appoints ex-Khazanah man as new CEO

PNB appoints ex-Khazanah man as new CEO

Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn replaces Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed who had resigned on June 15.

Gov't revives MySPC, aims to provide better social security

Gov't revives MySPC, aims to provide better social security

Economic Affairs Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the people are encouraged to engage the EAC to provide feedback.
MOH warns of action after a quarter under home quarantine yet to get retested

MOH warns of action after a quarter under home quarantine yet to get retested

CORONAVIRUS | Travellers who have returned from overseas must get a second Covid-19 test on the 13th day before they can be released from home quarantine.
PKR duo supports DAP and Amanah's call to shun Hamzah

PKR duo supports DAP and Amanah's call to shun Hamzah

This comes after Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged that he had met the home minister, whom DAP and Amanah loathe.

Three new Covid-19 cases including cancer patient

Three new Covid-19 cases including cancer patient

CORONAVIRUS | Health DG says they are all M'sians with one being an imported infection and the rest local transmissions.

Cops seek another suspect over Datuk Seri's kidnap and death

Cops seek another suspect over Datuk Seri's kidnap and death

The suspect, 28-year-old N Vikneswrar, also went by "Thamby" and "Vinod".

Make HSA 2016 fire inquiry report public, Najib tells gov't

Make HSA 2016 fire inquiry report public, Najib tells gov't

UPDATED 5.27PM | He also tells the police to drop a probe against CodeBlue’s editor-in-chief Boo Su Lyn who reported findings from the inquiry report.

Haniza describes her sacking as an 'act of revenge'

Haniza describes her sacking as an 'act of revenge'

She claims PKR is 'hunting down' members who are close to former party deputy president Azmin Ali.

Home minister orders cops to probe 'coat of arms' on book cover

Home minister orders cops to probe 'coat of arms' on book cover

Various parties call the cover of the book 'Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia' an 'insult' to the national coat of arms.

Mississippi moves to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

Mississippi moves to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

Governor vows to approve bill on the matter following recent racial protests.

Najib's bid to recuse Sri Ram postponed over Apandi's affidavit

Najib's bid to recuse Sri Ram postponed over Apandi's affidavit

The hearing of the former PM's civil jurisdiction recusal application has been fixed on July 13.

Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange, six killed - police

Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange, six killed - police

Two others were also killed, the military says, adding that security forces were conducting a sweep for any remaining attackers.

BN candidate not bothered by issue of not being Pahang-born

BN candidate not bothered by issue of not being Pahang-born

CHINI POLLS | Mohd Sharim Md Zain says he has lived in Chini for over 40 years.

RM2.08m worth of drugs seized at Sandakan airport, 4 held

RM2.08m worth of drugs seized at Sandakan airport, 4 held

Customs Dept confiscates 50kg of suspected methamphetamine.

Supervisor fined RM6,000 for insulting Islam

Supervisor fined RM6,000 for insulting Islam

He posted a comment insulting Islam on Facebook in December last year.

Joint Statement: Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred ASEAN

Joint Statement: Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred ASEAN

In conjunction with the 36th ASEAN Summit held virtually on 26 June 2020.
No more multiple temperature screenings in shopping malls

No more multiple temperature screenings in shopping malls

CORONAVIRUS | Ismail Sabri says screening needs to be done only once at the mall entrance.
Returning OKU, students, gov’t officers to get free Covid-19 test

Returning OKU, students, gov’t officers to get free Covid-19 test

Returnees who already paid for the tests can claim reimbursement from the Health Ministry, says the defence minister.

COMMENT | Why is Mahathir crucifying Anwar?

COMMENT | Why is Mahathir crucifying Anwar?

Only Dr M knows the answer, but he seems to be giving us erroneous assertions.
Dr M: I expected criticism but Mukhriz as DPM proposal not by me

Dr M: I expected criticism but Mukhriz as DPM proposal not by me

Mahathir fingers Amanah and DAP for proposing his son to be DPM.

Fighting in Taiwan parliament after opposition KMT occupies building

Fighting in Taiwan parliament after opposition KMT occupies building

DPP lawmakers pulled down the barricades and forced their way into the building resulting today.

Shafie grateful for PM nomination but wants consultation

Shafie grateful for PM nomination but wants consultation

The Sabah CM says he takes the matter seriously and looks to get feedback from "political colleagues".

MNSC: Support needed to assist shippers in road to recovery

MNSC: Support needed to assist shippers in road to recovery

Malaysia has made significant progress to kick-start its manufacturing activities since the Conditional Movement Controll Order (CMCO) was declared on May 4, 2020 as it allowed all manufacturing as well as import and export activities to resume at full capacity subject to Standard Operating Procedures set out by the Minsitry of Health.

May exports down 25.5pct year-on-year, trade surplus restored

May exports down 25.5pct year-on-year, trade surplus restored

Following a trade deficit of RM3.6 billion in April, a trade surplus of RM10.4 billion was recorded for May.

S'pore PM's brother thrusts first-family row into politics

S'pore PM's brother thrusts first-family row into politics

Lee Hsien Yang says ruling PAP, which has governed S'pore since 1965, had 'lost its way' without his late father.

Research firm expects recovering oil prices to limit ringgit from depreciating

Research firm expects recovering oil prices to limit ringgit from depreciating

It says the ringgit will average stronger in 2021 as the global economy will likely be on a stronger footing then.

Stay connected with everyone regardless of where you are

Stay connected with everyone regardless of where you are

Connectivity is key to advancing your business in challenging times

Gut feeling is real science: Know your microbiome!

Gut feeling is real science: Know your microbiome!

Did you know that more than half of your body is not human? The human cells make up roughly less than half of the body’s total cell count, while the rest are microbes.

Court sets Sept 4 for update on ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB case in US

Court sets Sept 4 for update on ex-Goldman banker's 1MDB case in US

Roger Ng is in the United States facing criminal charges related to the 1MDB scandal.

LETTER | Grateful for electricity bill relief but worry about schools reopening

LETTER | Grateful for electricity bill relief but worry about schools reopening

We are grateful to have a mindful government that cares about Malaysians.
LETTER | Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred Asean

LETTER | Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred Asean

Asean should take immediate action to demand justice and accountability from its member states.
LETTER | Outdated healthcare policies for refugees put all at risk

LETTER | Outdated healthcare policies for refugees put all at risk

Lack of political will to ratify the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees and xenophobia are roots of the problem.

Johor sultan consents to pay for repairs to burnt HSA ward

Johor sultan consents to pay for repairs to burnt HSA ward

This comes after a fire broke out yesterday in the hospital involving the Women’s Ward 1.

Australia sees biggest daily rise in Covid-19 cases in two months

Australia sees biggest daily rise in Covid-19 cases in two months

CORONAVIRUS | The country's second-most populous state is considering reimposing social distancing restrictions.

All tangled up: China confusion leaves scrap metal stranded overseas

All tangled up: China confusion leaves scrap metal stranded overseas

There is an estimated 50-100 pct more scrap metal than usual sitting in yards in countries such as Malaysia.

PKR confirms sacking Haniza and four others, issues warning to Tian Chua

PKR confirms sacking Haniza and four others, issues warning to Tian Chua

All five sacked party leaders are linked to former deputy president Azmin Ali.

2020-06-29

2020-06-29

LETTER | CAP urges the Malaysian government to ban sand exports

LETTER | CAP urges the Malaysian government to ban sand exports

'The world is running out of sand, and many countries have started imposing bans on exports.'

Number of Sabah flood victims increased to 1,007 this morning

Number of Sabah flood victims increased to 1,007 this morning

A total of 132 villages in 11 districts in Sabah were affected by heavy rains last Saturday.

COMMENT | Stop the harassment of Boo Su-Lyn

COMMENT | Stop the harassment of Boo Su-Lyn

Why is it important to intimidate the press for reporting the findings of an independent government commission?

Global coronavirus deaths top half a million

Global coronavirus deaths top half a million

CORONAVIRUS | More than 4,700 people are dying every 24 hours from Covid-19-linked illness.

Following hospital fire, crown prince accuses Putrajaya of neglecting Johor

Following hospital fire, crown prince accuses Putrajaya of neglecting Johor

UPDATED 9.13PM | 'Consider the fact that Johor is advanced and contributes a lot to the national economy.'

Harapan Plus: DAP, Amanah reject any deals with Hamzah

Harapan Plus: DAP, Amanah reject any deals with Hamzah

UPDATED 11.08AM | 'In essence, we would like our allies to know who are actually friends and who are foes.'

HK police arrest 53 during protest against planned national security laws

HK police arrest 53 during protest against planned national security laws

Scuffles between police and protesters erupted during what was intended as a silent protest.

Recovery MCO: Pre-schools, kindergartens to reopen on Wednesday

Recovery MCO: Pre-schools, kindergartens to reopen on Wednesday

CORONAVIRUS | Parents are expected to be busy making preparations for their little ones to return to learning.

YOURSAY | But Mahathir, why Mukhriz as DPM candidate?

YOURSAY | But Mahathir, why Mukhriz as DPM candidate?

YOURSAY | 'Two partners with a total of 13 MPs to take PM and DPM posts.'

YOURSAY | Duplicitous Mahathir speaks with a forked tongue

YOURSAY | Duplicitous Mahathir speaks with a forked tongue

YOURSAY | 'He is becoming predictable. Good thing Anwar and PKR refuse to endorse him as PM this time.'

COMMENT | An East Malaysian pachyderm

COMMENT | An East Malaysian pachyderm

Two bull elephants fighting for dominance over the jungle takes a twist when a Sabah pygmy elephant enters the fray.

Jeffrey Kitingan questions Dr M's motives on choice of PM

Jeffrey Kitingan questions Dr M's motives on choice of PM

The Star president sees the picking of Shafie Apdal as a plot against PM Muhyiddin Yassin and Harapan's choice Anwar Ibrahim.

JB hospital catches fire again and 7 news you may have missed

JB hospital catches fire again and 7 news you may have missed

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