Archive - 3 July 2020

Selangor police chief denies hiding death in prison from coroner

Selangor police chief denies hiding death in prison from coroner

He says the Health Ministry had set a protocol for any deaths to be sent to the hospital for a Covid-19 test first.
Immigration assistant director nabbed for alleged involvement in migrant smuggling

Immigration assistant director nabbed for alleged involvement in migrant smuggling

The officer allegedly provided fake immigration stamps to facilitate the smuggling of Indonesian nationals whose social visit passes had expired before the MCO.
MACC in final stage of completing investigation papers on undersea tunnel project

MACC in final stage of completing investigation papers on undersea tunnel project

They are expected to be completed within two to three weeks, says Azam Baki.
Edict claims cops didn’t inform coroner on death of man in custody

Edict claims cops didn’t inform coroner on death of man in custody

The human rights NGO has called on the Selangor police chief Noor Azam Jamaludin to explain.

Wan Fayhsal: Don't leak personal letters, will lead to misunderstandings

Wan Fayhsal: Don't leak personal letters, will lead to misunderstandings

The Bersatu man is referring to an attempt by a party colleague to lobby for a GLC position.

Yayasan Sabah partners with Tegas Bangsa for RM7bln project

Yayasan Sabah partners with Tegas Bangsa for RM7bln project

The large-scale project is on a 158-hectare land which entails the construction of a hotel, a resort and a theme park.
Retiree fined RM2,000 for posting insulting remarks against health minister

Retiree fined RM2,000 for posting insulting remarks against health minister

The judge says the criticism posted was not overboard and malicious in nature.

Negotiating to use portion of road tax revenue for repairing federal roads - Fadillah

Negotiating to use portion of road tax revenue for repairing federal roads - Fadillah

This is one of the proposals put forward in negotiations with the Transport Ministry to resolve the problem caused by overloaded vehicles.
Tropicana, Top Glove contribute RM2.5mln of medical equipment to MOH

Tropicana, Top Glove contribute RM2.5mln of medical equipment to MOH

The contributions will be distributed to hospitals and health departments identified by the ministry for use by frontliners.
Covid-19 recovery: Ministry continues to test target groups, hospital patients

Covid-19 recovery: Ministry continues to test target groups, hospital patients

It will also identify and screen communities suspected to have asymptomatic cases to pre-empt outbreaks.

PKR appoints Parliament spokespersons to 'shadow' PN ministers

PKR appoints Parliament spokespersons to 'shadow' PN ministers

Chief Secretary Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, however, denies that they make up a shadow cabinet.

Sabah Umno says will seek Zahid's explanation on Muhyiddin as PM candidate

Sabah Umno says will seek Zahid's explanation on Muhyiddin as PM candidate

State chief Bung Moktar Radin says he is unaware of any such selection.

M’sia and S’pore to decide on ‘travel bubble’ passenger categories

M’sia and S’pore to decide on ‘travel bubble’ passenger categories

Talks with other countries, however, remain at a preliminary stage.
LETTER | HSA and our healthcare woes

LETTER | HSA and our healthcare woes

Malaysian public healthcare infrastructure has seen better days.

'Kawan tetap kawan' - Anwar meets Guan Eng amid PM candidate impasse

'Kawan tetap kawan' - Anwar meets Guan Eng amid PM candidate impasse

The meeting comes in the wake of the latest option – Shafie Apdal as prime minister.

Covid-19: Five new cases, no deaths

Covid-19: Five new cases, no deaths

CORONAVIRUS | The new cases involve Malaysians, three of whom are imported cases.

No official US approach to quiz Prince Andrew over Epstein, Boris says

No official US approach to quiz Prince Andrew over Epstein, Boris says

US authorities have reiterated their desire to speak to him after they arrested Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

LETTER | Be good and nice to one another

LETTER | Be good and nice to one another

LETTER | People today don't try to understand other people's feelings, needs and problems.

Dewan Rakyat sitting to be held according to SOPs

Dewan Rakyat sitting to be held according to SOPs

Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker says MPs should be seated one-metre apart.
COMMENT | The Great Reset - rebooting M'sian politics

COMMENT | The Great Reset - rebooting M'sian politics

The Sheraton Move plunged the nation into today's political crisis, but M'sians have the chance to push back against conservative forces.

Zahid graft trial: Company director says RM447k cheque was for protection money

Zahid graft trial: Company director says RM447k cheque was for protection money

It was to pay off gangsters from disrupting a bridge construction project in Klang, Selangor, court told.

Contact sports to resume gradually after SOP finalised next week

Contact sports to resume gradually after SOP finalised next week

UPDATED 4.10PM | Youth and Sports Ministry will present a proposal to allow full training for such sports including football, says Ismail.

Ismail Sabri calls on airlines to reduce ticket prices to pre-MCO level

Ismail Sabri calls on airlines to reduce ticket prices to pre-MCO level

UPDATED 4.40PM | This follows the government's decision to allow flights with full passenger capacity.

PKR tells Tian Chua to resign from GLC post or risk stern action

PKR tells Tian Chua to resign from GLC post or risk stern action

The decision is based on recommendations from the party's disciplinary board, says party sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution.

838 personnel deployed to ensure smooth Chini polls tomorrow

838 personnel deployed to ensure smooth Chini polls tomorrow

CHINI POLLS | EC says preparations have been made for the by-election process to adhere to the new normal.

India's Modi visits Himalayan border where troops clashed with China

India's Modi visits Himalayan border where troops clashed with China

He is accompanied by his chief of defence staff and chief of army.

Dewan Rakyat speaker candidate identified - Fadillah

Dewan Rakyat speaker candidate identified - Fadillah

UPDATED 5PM | However, the GPS parliamentary chief whip has declined to name the candidate.

Journo confirms NFA on migrant raid tweets, to be quizzed on banned book

Journo confirms NFA on migrant raid tweets, to be quizzed on banned book

Police will not take further action on Tashny over tweets but new statement will be recorded on controversial book.

Ku Li: Bersatu shouldn't come into the picture

Ku Li: Bersatu shouldn't come into the picture

The Umno advisor says the current arrangement with PN is just to ensure stability but election will be a different ball game.

COMMENT | Looks like we’re back to intimidating journalists

COMMENT | Looks like we’re back to intimidating journalists

COMMENT | Ever since the Sheraton Move in March, it looks like things are going back to the way they were prior to May 2018.

COMMENT | The unsung role of state gov’ts in battling Covid

COMMENT | The unsung role of state gov’ts in battling Covid

States that stand out in their responses include Penang, Sabah, S’wak, S’gor and T’ganu.
LETTER | Make public the Temporary Measures Bill

LETTER | Make public the Temporary Measures Bill

Developers should not be given a blank cheque to delay the completion of their projects.

MACC visits offices of Penang exco members

MACC visits offices of Penang exco members

UPDATED 3.45PM | It is believed they also want to meet Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and his deputy Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman.

Green light for the major event in naval defence and maritime security

Green light for the major event in naval defence and maritime security

A new pavilion dedicated to cybersecurity: Cyber Naval Hub

G25 supports call for speaker and deputy to retain positions

G25 supports call for speaker and deputy to retain positions

No reasonable grounds to remove Ariff from his Dewan Rakyat role, it says.

CAAM suspends pilots holding Pakistani licences after fraud revelation

CAAM suspends pilots holding Pakistani licences after fraud revelation

The regular says there are less than 20 Pakistani pilots in the country.

Govt loses bid to continue freezing Umno, Wanita MCA's bank accounts

Govt loses bid to continue freezing Umno, Wanita MCA's bank accounts

UPDATED 2.30PM | In February, the KL High Court denied govt's bid to forfeit 1MDB-linked funds from Umno, Wanita MCA, and two companies.

Traditional Chinese Medicine tourism rising in North China's Taihang Mountains

Traditional Chinese Medicine tourism rising in North China's Taihang Mountains

The valley is home to 28 varieties of traditional Chinese Medicine, covering more than 6,000 mu in planting area.
'Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times' slogan illegal, govt says

'Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times' slogan illegal, govt says

It connotes separatism or subversion, govt says, pointing to crimes covered under new national security law.

Lloyd’s presents solutions to fast-track COVID-19 recovery

Lloyd’s presents solutions to fast-track COVID-19 recovery

Supporting global recovery and resilience for customers and economies: the insurance response to COVID-19
UN International Day in support of victims of torture

UN International Day in support of victims of torture

SUHAKAM commemorates the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June, reiterating our strong commitment to the fight against torture
MP SPEAKS | To my colleagues, please vote wisely on speaker removal motion

MP SPEAKS | To my colleagues, please vote wisely on speaker removal motion

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff has been credible in his role, lawmakers should vote in rakyat's interest.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea prevented coronavirus from making inroads

Kim Jong Un says North Korea prevented coronavirus from making inroads

CORONAVIRUS | North Korea has reopened schools but kept a ban on public gatherings and made it mandatory for people to wear masks in public places.

New Zealand mosque shooter sentencing begins on Aug 24

New Zealand mosque shooter sentencing begins on Aug 24

Brenton Tarrant had planned to fight the charges but changed his plea to guilty in March this year.
Kedah MB unaware of Bersatu man's lobbying attempts

Kedah MB unaware of Bersatu man's lobbying attempts

Muzzammil Ismail admits submitting a letter, dated June 1, to the MB's Office, offering himself for a post in the board of a state agency.

LETTER | Garbage trucks becoming health hazard

LETTER | Garbage trucks becoming health hazard

Leaking garbage trucks leaving behind watery trail of stench are below standards for waste management in Ipoh.

Why invite S'gor MB but not PN reps? Noh asks Azmin

Why invite S'gor MB but not PN reps? Noh asks Azmin

He questions PN reps alleged exclusion from state action council meeting meant as platform for lawmakers from federal ruling parties.

US coronavirus cases hit new global record, rising almost 55,000 in a single day

US coronavirus cases hit new global record, rising almost 55,000 in a single day

CORONAVIRUS | A surge in cases across the United States led several governors to halt plans to reopen their states after strict lockdowns.

The world should stand up to China over Hong Kong, says activist

The world should stand up to China over Hong Kong, says activist

Law, 26, left Hong Kong this week. He declined to disclose his location.
COMMENT | Insult, intolerance, insensitivity and idiocy

COMMENT | Insult, intolerance, insensitivity and idiocy

Some have been conditioned to believe that they are superior to other races. They are not.

YOURSAY | ‘Shafie may not bring enough to the table as PM’

YOURSAY | ‘Shafie may not bring enough to the table as PM’

‘He will be dancing to the tune of parties with more MPs in Harapan.’

YOURSAY | ‘Alleviating Malay poverty - politicians only pay lip-service to it’

YOURSAY | ‘Alleviating Malay poverty - politicians only pay lip-service to it’

YOURSAY | ‘It’s an appalling indictment of Malaysian society that poverty exists at the level it does.’
'BN win in Chini will be another example of Muafakat Nasional cooperation'

'BN win in Chini will be another example of Muafakat Nasional cooperation'

CNINI POLLS | There are many examples of Umno-PAS leaders putting differences aside to fully support BN candidate, says PAS leader Tuan Ibrahim.

Authorities urged to clarify if all water purifiers are safe to use

Authorities urged to clarify if all water purifiers are safe to use

CAP calls upon the Malaysian authorities to urgently look into the matter and issue a statement.

BestPlace, Russian IT solution for retail industry, becomes available in Malaysia

BestPlace, Russian IT solution for retail industry, becomes available in Malaysia

BestPlace team works on further expansion in Malaysia and ASEAN region.

GoGet to represent Malaysia at the Global Startups Champions League in Dubai

GoGet to represent Malaysia at the Global Startups Champions League in Dubai

The Malaysia roadshow competition saw stiff competitive rivalry from a pool of 10 contestants that were shortlisted to represent Malaysia’s startup ecosystem.
COMMENT | A more humane post-pandemic social contract

COMMENT | A more humane post-pandemic social contract

COMMENT | In the real world, people tend to resist challenges to their unfair privileges.

Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Trade association raises concern over Top Glove's 'A' rating for labour practices

Top Glove cited the rating to debunk claims of exploitation at its factories, as alleged by a British TV network.

Harapan plans to meet next week on PM candidate

Harapan plans to meet next week on PM candidate

The parties plan to hash this out, after Amanah and DAP called for a joint decision on the 'Shafie Apdal as PM' proposal.

Kini Roundup: Umno backs Muhyiddin for PM and 6 news you may have missed

Kini Roundup: Umno backs Muhyiddin for PM and 6 news you may have missed

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