Archive - 1 July 2020

Man allegedly roughs up TNB worker over high electricity bill

Man allegedly roughs up TNB worker over high electricity bill

The man allegedly pushed a TNB meter reader after asking the victim about his high electricity bill.

MyEG secures Immigration Dept contract extension worth RM208m

MyEG secures Immigration Dept contract extension worth RM208m

It will be providing Immigration-related services such as online renewal of temporary employment pass for foreign workers.

Home Ministry bans book with cover art resembling national coat of arms

Home Ministry bans book with cover art resembling national coat of arms

The book is 'absolutely prohibited' as it is likely to be prejudicial to public order and security among others, ministry says.

Police mull using restricted residence measure under Poca against illegal racers

Police mull using restricted residence measure under Poca against illegal racers

Those caught riding motorcycles dangerously or involved in illegal racing will have names recorded in police system, Azisman says.

PN pow-wow reiterates backing for Muhyiddin, to strengthen cooperation

PN pow-wow reiterates backing for Muhyiddin, to strengthen cooperation

However, in a meeting of top PN leaders today, they did not mention formalising the coalition.

Harapan future dim, better for Anwar to quit and back Muhyiddin - PAS veep

Harapan future dim, better for Anwar to quit and back Muhyiddin - PAS veep

Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says Anwar will be displaying a statesperson's qualities in supporting Muhyiddin Yassin.

Cops probe man who accused PAS leader of 'dirty talk'

Cops probe man who accused PAS leader of 'dirty talk'

A Facebook user has alleged that a central PAS leader had engaged in such an act via a messaging app.

We know where you live - Health DG warns returnees who skip second test

We know where you live - Health DG warns returnees who skip second test

UPDATED 8.15PM | Health DG recently revealed that 1,472 failed to get tested on the 13th day of their home quarantine period.

HK police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law

HK police arrest nearly 200 in first protest under new security law

Police fire water cannon, tear gas as protesters take to the streets in defiance of sweeping security legislation made by China.

NSC says MySejahtera developer is M'sian after bumi ICT firms claim sidelined

NSC says MySejahtera developer is M'sian after bumi ICT firms claim sidelined

Founders of the app developer KPISoft include two Malaysians.

China orders American media outlets to give staff details after US move

China orders American media outlets to give staff details after US move

The move on AP, UPI, CBS and NPR is in retaliation for US measures against Chinese media outlets.

Indonesian province declares state of emergency over forest fires

Indonesian province declares state of emergency over forest fires

Central Kalimantan says the level of emergency is at the first 'alert' stage which calls for increased patrols and early extinguishing efforts.
Umno division chief appointed to Boustead Plantations board

Umno division chief appointed to Boustead Plantations board

Shah Headan also served as a member of the Penang state legislative assembly for Teluk Bahang from 2013 to 2018.
MACC obtains 4-day remand for ex-Penang Port Commission top official

MACC obtains 4-day remand for ex-Penang Port Commission top official

A source told Malaysiakini the remand was related to the Penang undersea tunnel project.

COMMENT | Initial forest plantation development plan did not encroach on reserves

COMMENT | Initial forest plantation development plan did not encroach on reserves

PPLH was envisioned for development on alienated land and state land forests but in its implementation, sustainability consideration was ignored.

LETTER | We need to change the way we live

LETTER | We need to change the way we live

LETTER | The Covid-19 problem will not be entirely solved when a vaccine is finally found.

Ismail told to clarify Defence Ministry's long-term future, fate of White Paper

Ismail told to clarify Defence Ministry's long-term future, fate of White Paper

The handling of the MCO has been an important and delicate task, but it is not the only responsibility of the minister, says Liew Chin Tong.
Covid-19: India evacuated 1,760 citizens from Malaysia in June

Covid-19: India evacuated 1,760 citizens from Malaysia in June

India operated 10 flights from Kuala Lumpur to various Indian cities as part of its mission to bring home its citizens from around the world.
Covid-19: No new local infections recorded, first since March 2

Covid-19: No new local infections recorded, first since March 2

UPDATED 6PM | CORONAVIRUS | Only one case was detected today which involved a M'sian returning from abroad.

Chinese newspaper heads urge govt not to persecute journalists

Chinese newspaper heads urge govt not to persecute journalists

The Malaysia Chinese Newspaper Editor Association warned that action against CodeBlue and Malaysiakini will have a chilling effect.
Workers from China can enter Sabah by complying with SOPs - Shafie

Workers from China can enter Sabah by complying with SOPs - Shafie

They need to undergo Covid-19 test three days before entering and be confirmed free of the coronavirus.

Sabah teens build hut in clearing to keep up with online learning

Sabah teens build hut in clearing to keep up with online learning

The sisters walk to the area edge of their village daily as it is the only place with good internet connectivity.

Muafakat Nasional and Bersatu met last night to discuss registering PN

Muafakat Nasional and Bersatu met last night to discuss registering PN

A source tells Malaysiakini that many things need to be fine-tuned first before PN can be formally registered.
Bersih: Was Rela's function abused for BN's election campaign?

Bersih: Was Rela's function abused for BN's election campaign?

CHINI POLLS | Rela personnel were said to have attended a Chini event in full uniform and allegedly chanted 'Hidup BN'.

No surcharge in electricity bill from July to Dec

No surcharge in electricity bill from July to Dec

This will largely benefit commercial users as domestic users are already not paying for the surcharge.
Schools to begin reopening from July 15

Schools to begin reopening from July 15

CORONAVIRUS | Secondary schools, Standard 5 and 6 will reopen on July 15, Standard 1 to 4 on July 22.
1MDB CEO says unaware if 1MDB's top management met BSI bankers

1MDB CEO says unaware if 1MDB's top management met BSI bankers

NAJIB 1MDB TRIAL | The two BSI bankers have been convicted and jailed by a Singapore court in relation to the 1MDB scandal.

Fake 'PN candidate list' or wish list?

Fake 'PN candidate list' or wish list?

Malaysiakini fact-checks the list, which is making the rounds on social media, to determine if it is genuine or otherwise.
July 27 for High Court hearing of Kepong MP's bid to stay MCA defamation suit

July 27 for High Court hearing of Kepong MP's bid to stay MCA defamation suit

MCA filed the RM100 million suit claiming that Lim Lip Eng issued a defamatory statement at the Parliament lobby on March 15, 2017.

Edict: Time for IGP and home minister to look into KL custodial deaths

Edict: Time for IGP and home minister to look into KL custodial deaths

Top officials need to arrest the slide in public confidence over unexplained fatalities, says group.
Does the law prohibit art based on the national coat of arms?

Does the law prohibit art based on the national coat of arms?

A book cover has come under scrutiny for featuring an image resembling the Jata Negara.

KipleLive secures public spaces and events using Face Recognition Technology

KipleLive secures public spaces and events using Face Recognition Technology

KipleLive solutions automates speedy thermal scan just under 0.8 seconds

Police will track down overseas returnees who don't do second test - minister

Police will track down overseas returnees who don't do second test - minister

UPDATED 4.17PM | CORONAVIRUS | Either wait for the police to knock on your door or get yourselves tested now, says Ismail Sabri.

LETTER | Wider enforcement urgently needed to prevent wild bird trapping, poaching

LETTER | Wider enforcement urgently needed to prevent wild bird trapping, poaching

Left unchecked, bird poaching will result in our forests and recreational areas being devoid of many protected and beautiful bird species.
1MDB trial ends early so Najib can help in Chini by-election

1MDB trial ends early so Najib can help in Chini by-election

As Pekan MP, Najib is seen as integral to the election campaign.

Facebook frustrates advertisers as boycott over hate speech kicks off

Facebook frustrates advertisers as boycott over hate speech kicks off

Advertisements for more than 400 brands, including Coca-Cola and Starbucks, are due to vanish from Facebook.
Hong Kong police move swiftly against protests to enforce new law

Hong Kong police move swiftly against protests to enforce new law

They made the first arrest under the new security law - a man holding a flag advocating independence.

Stateless e-sports athlete seeks judicial review to gain citizenship

Stateless e-sports athlete seeks judicial review to gain citizenship

UPDATED 3.30PM | He is seeking a declaration that he is a citizen by operation of law, among others.

LETTER | Promoting local tourism demands a culture of recreation

LETTER | Promoting local tourism demands a culture of recreation

This has been long overlooked in Malaysia where we overemphasised on chasing after money and progress.
Suspects arrested by Chinese agents in Hong Kong could be tried on mainland

Suspects arrested by Chinese agents in Hong Kong could be tried on mainland

Under the law, mainland security agencies will be officially based in Hong Kong for the first time.

All mosques, suraus in S'gor to reopen July 3

All mosques, suraus in S'gor to reopen July 3

Congregants were reminded to adhere to the SOPs, including wearing face masks.

Back to kindy

Back to kindy

Children finally return to kindergartens since the implementation of the MCO in mid-March.

Guan Eng to testify in damages assessment hearing in his suit

Guan Eng to testify in damages assessment hearing in his suit

The suit is over a series of 'From the MACC Files' articles carried on blogger Raja Petra’s online news portal.

LETTER | Humility and resilience in time of uncertainty

LETTER | Humility and resilience in time of uncertainty

When leaders are divided and unwilling to come together for the sake of the people, we suffer together.
Salleh Said Keruak confirms applying to rejoin Umno

Salleh Said Keruak confirms applying to rejoin Umno

The application was made on May 26 through Sabah Umno chief and liaison committee chairperson Bung Moktar Radin.

Report: Goldman Sachs nearing deal with DOJ on 1MDB

Report: Goldman Sachs nearing deal with DOJ on 1MDB

Bankers are believed to be in final stages of a tussle with the US govt over avoiding a guilty plea.

US Covid-19 cases rise by 47,000, biggest one-day spike of pandemic

US Covid-19 cases rise by 47,000, biggest one-day spike of pandemic

California, Texas and Arizona have emerged as the new US epicentres of the pandemic.
Johor couple opted for 'drive-thru' wedding to prevent Covid-19

Johor couple opted for 'drive-thru' wedding to prevent Covid-19

Guests took about one minute each to drive past 'money packet', greeting, and food stations.

Asia's factory pain eases as region emerges from pandemic

Asia's factory pain eases as region emerges from pandemic

Manufacturing also expanded in Malaysia with its PMI crawling back above the 50-mark

Unlimited gaming, streaming and connecting fun with truly unlimited internet

Unlimited gaming, streaming and connecting fun with truly unlimited internet

Stream, play and surf whenever and however you wish with truly unlimited internet
Negeri Sembilan sees increase in dengue cases

Negeri Sembilan sees increase in dengue cases

The state recorded 1,498 cases from January to June 27 this year compared to 1,228 in the same previous period.
Time for a domestic tourism boom, says Nancy

Time for a domestic tourism boom, says Nancy

As domestic travel relaxes and international restrictions still apply, the focus should be on local tourism.
Both Anwar and Shafie capable of leading the country - Christina Liew

Both Anwar and Shafie capable of leading the country - Christina Liew

She says Sabah PKR consistently supports Anwar as the PM candidate but welcomes Shafie as an alternative.

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Federal Court to hear contempt case against Malaysiakini tomorrow

Federal Court to hear contempt case against Malaysiakini tomorrow

Submissions are expected to begin in the morning before a panel of probably seven judges.
Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as national security law takes effect

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as national security law takes effect

Hours after the new national security law took effect in the financial hub, Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city.

Boat tragedy: SAR operation for missing anglers resumes today

Boat tragedy: SAR operation for missing anglers resumes today

The operation is to locate three missing anglers after a boat carrying 20 people capsized on June 29.

Fauci warns new US cases of Covid-19 could double to 100,000 per day

Fauci warns new US cases of Covid-19 could double to 100,000 per day

CORONAVIRUS | Washington's top infectious disease expert goes on to say he is 'cautiously optimistic' a vaccine will be available early next year.

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M and Najib – the master and the disciple’

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M and Najib – the master and the disciple’

‘Mahathir might have perfected the art, but it is Najib that take it to the highest possible level.’
Maintain SOP compliance as more economic sectors reopen today

Maintain SOP compliance as more economic sectors reopen today

CORONAVIRUS | SOP compliance is a measure of the country's recovery process towards being Covid-19 pandemic-free.

European Union excludes the US from 'safe travel' list

European Union excludes the US from 'safe travel' list

CORONAVIRUS | China has been provisionally approved, although travel would only open up if Chinese authorities also allowed in EU visitors.

YOURSAY | 'Jata Malaysia': Up in arms over a book cover

YOURSAY | 'Jata Malaysia': Up in arms over a book cover

‘The artwork is there to decorate the book. But what ‘sells’ the book is its contents…’.
Publisher raided over 'coat of arms' on book cover and 9 news you may have missed

Publisher raided over 'coat of arms' on book cover and 9 news you may have missed

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

Domestic Trade Ministry seizes 1,750 counterfeit face masks

Domestic Trade Ministry seizes 1,750 counterfeit face masks

The suspect's modus operandi was to purchase generic face masks from China and re-package them, ministry enforcement chief says.

Bung Moktar: Salleh Said Keruak has applied to rejoin Umno

Bung Moktar: Salleh Said Keruak has applied to rejoin Umno

Sabah Umno has received his application to rejoin the party, Bung Moktar, who is the state Umno chief, announces.

ADUN SPEAKS | PN should not be oversensitive towards art

ADUN SPEAKS | PN should not be oversensitive towards art

The govt should refrain from using state apparatus to suppress creativity and freedom of expression.

Zunar: Image on book cover not manipulation of Jata Negara

Zunar: Image on book cover not manipulation of Jata Negara

Cartoonist says the designer likely only took the national coat of arms as a visual reference, since less than 50 percent of the image was used in the artwork.