Archive - 2 July 2020

The 12th state election, expected to be soon, will likely see head-on fights.

From seating arrangements to staggered entry times, the government attempts to protect its students from Covid-19.

They became vacant after a Bersatu and PKR politician were expelled.

Muzzammil Ismail says there's nothing in his application letter implying he breached the law.

This is to keep a check on pests like palm beetles and reduce pesticide residue on produce, says a minister.

The commission is restarting investigations into the undersea tunnel project, says P Ramasamy.

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a new global skills initiative aimed at bringing more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of the year.

Employees of E&P O&M Services Sdn Bhd (EPOMS), a subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, have donated a total of RM25,000 through a voluntary staff salary contribution initiative to MERCY Malaysia’s COVID-19 Pandemic Fund.

The goal is to restore the country's economy to pre-Covid-19 outbreak levels.

Total cost of discounted bills from April to December is RM2.62 billion, says minister.

LETTER | The Education Ministry should give clear and precise direction on all the necessary SOPs and what must be done.

UPDATED 5.45PM | CORONAVIRUS | This comes after 62 patients were discharged today, bringing the total recoveries to 8,437.

Multi-billion ringgit jade industry is plagued by deadly accidents, reports say.

But this only applies to those registered with Education Ministry and state authorities, says a minister.

The MACC fails to prove that the money was from unlawful activities.

The Umno supreme council member says this position was stated during a recent Muafakat Nasional meeting.

Government slogans are hollow if not followed up with exceptional customer service.

PN parties must accommodate each other's needs before crafting formula acceptable to all, says veteran Umno leader.

The coalition pledges the support of its MPs to Mohamad Ariff and his deputy.

Petronas’ failure to resolve these questions will lead to investor distrust, says the opposition leader.

Performing Qurban obligations conveniently and securely

Taipei’s Songshan airport gives passengers fake itinerary where they can experience the process of boarding a plane.

UPDATED 2.31PM | The decision by the seven-member panel is unanimous.

This is an outcome-based grant for SME working on digitalisation projects.

CHINI POLLS | Business has increased for local traders with the presence of many outsiders, officials and voters during campaign period.

High Court judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan sets Monday for further management of the case.

The DOJ is also looking to recovery luxury real estate in Paris related to the embezzlement scandal.

With high volume of comments, Malaysiakini relies on readers to flag offensive ones which will then be moderated, court hears.

In the past 30 days, 93 pct of total bookings on Airbnb were for domestic destinations, it says.

Many students have emptied dorms, rental units as they were told online classes to be held until Dec 31, he says.

The 24-year-old man is suspected of wounding an officer during protests yesterday.

CORONAVIRUS | He was also under fire for personally breaching strict lockdown rules twice earlier in the year.

'I look forward to the day when LGBTQ+ Malaysians can live their life openly and proudly, without being persecuted.'

The hearing begins with an application by Malaysiakini to set aside the contempt proceedings.

However, critics say that the outcome of the poll was falsified on an industrial scale.

The measure passed unanimously, reflecting concerns in Washington over China’s enactment of a security law seen as ending the Hong Kong's autonomy.

Digital transformation in the workplace is materialising faster than predicted due to the pandemic outbreak, and it stops for no one.

'They will have an inner dialogue to make an excuse to commit a crime.'

The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrat Joe Biden with an advantage of eight percentage points over Trump in support among registered voters.

YOURSAY | 'Are there heroes and villains in this serialised 'Politik Melayu Hari Ini' drama?'

No one was injured as workers were away for lunch when the incident occurred.

'Test results for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus were negative for all relevant samples.'

The final decision, however, rests with the party's top leaders.

YOURSAY | 'These politicians should be blacklisted by the public to stop future 'frogs'…'

Former Saudi Arabian general intelligence deputy head Ahmed al-Asiri and former royal court adviser Saud al-Qahtani is accused of instigating Khashoggi's murder.

Whoever controls the digital tracks, controls the toll-roads of the global trade network.

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

A record 53.6 million tonnes (Mt) of e-waste was produced globally in 2019 — the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of the Queen Mary 2; $57 billion in gold and other components discarded — mostly dumped or burned