Archive - 4 July 2020

Race-based poverty aid: Anwar says dated mentality has no place in Harapan

Race-based poverty aid: Anwar says dated mentality has no place in Harapan

He appears to take a veiled dig at ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad's 'rich Chinese' argument but does not mention names.

PN govt mulls reviving BN-era ECRL alignment - report

PN govt mulls reviving BN-era ECRL alignment - report

Under BN's plan, the alignment ran through Gombak to Port Klang while Harapan's plan ran south through Negeri Sembilan, Bangi and Putrajaya.
Anwar confident Harapan will now refocus on struggle instead of PM candidate

Anwar confident Harapan will now refocus on struggle instead of PM candidate

In a Facebook Live session, he also takes veiled jabs at his former nemesis, Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Zafrul: New Covid law to be similar to that of NZ, S'pore

Zafrul: New Covid law to be similar to that of NZ, S'pore

This new law will be discussed in the cabinet and brought to Parliament soon, he says.

Umno PM candidate if we win the most seats, insists party veep

Umno PM candidate if we win the most seats, insists party veep

Khaled Nordin says appointing a PM from a party which has the least number of seats is against democracy.

Budget 2021 to revitalise economy, restore confidence - Tengku Zafrul

Budget 2021 to revitalise economy, restore confidence - Tengku Zafrul

He says the budget deficit will increase to between 5.8 percent and 6.0 percent this year.
Two years after resigning, Nurul says will help PKR but no politicking for her

Two years after resigning, Nurul says will help PKR but no politicking for her

Nurul Izzah says she will help strengthen PKR amid a breakaway faction threatening the party.
OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Hu Sepang - forgotten maverick was one of the most colourful MPs

OBITUARY | Former DAP strongman was never afraid to speak up or express himself in unorthodox fashion.

BN retains Chini by a landslide

BN retains Chini by a landslide

UPDATED 9.30PM | Opposition parties did not participate in the by-election amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

PKR to unveil new women’s wing heads after chief sacked, deputy defects

PKR to unveil new women’s wing heads after chief sacked, deputy defects

Among the candidates for the top post are Rodziah Ismail, Fuziah Salleh, Elizabeth Wong and Gan Pei Nei.
LETTER | Custodial deaths - police must uphold rule of law

LETTER | Custodial deaths - police must uphold rule of law

LETTER | Nothing in the law requires the police to obtain a medical opinion as to cause of death before informing the coroner.

Covid-19: 10 new cases, mostly imported

Covid-19: 10 new cases, mostly imported

UPDATED 6.10PM | The seven imported cases were all Malaysians who contracted the virus abroad.

Exodus in Ampang PKR as members follow Zuraida to PN

Exodus in Ampang PKR as members follow Zuraida to PN

Apart from losing faith in PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, they are also unhappy with PKR's treatment of Zuraida.
'Parlimen Digital' reps contacted by cops - organiser

'Parlimen Digital' reps contacted by cops - organiser

Local police have reached out to at least five representatives who spoke at the session today.

Census 2020 in two phases due to Covid-19 pandemic

Census 2020 in two phases due to Covid-19 pandemic

The implementation of the Census 2020 involves a population of about 32.7 million people and nine million residences.
Jeffrey Chew out on bail after MACC questioning on undersea tunnel project

Jeffrey Chew out on bail after MACC questioning on undersea tunnel project

It is believed that his bail amount is RM100,000.

No polio cases detected in Labuan - Health DG

No polio cases detected in Labuan - Health DG

Dr Noor Hisham says this following the detection of poliovirus in the sewage sample collected from the locality.
Telcos hit with compounds totalling RM4.6m for standards non-compliance

Telcos hit with compounds totalling RM4.6m for standards non-compliance

Compounds include violations concerning performance on handling solutions for billing complaints, non-billing complaints and handling of customers’ hotline calls.
Youth-run ‘Parlimen Digital’ ends Day One with aye on economic boost package

Youth-run ‘Parlimen Digital’ ends Day One with aye on economic boost package

The proceedings, hosted on Microsoft Team, will resume with its second and final day tomorrow.
Amanah polls: Shazni Munir takes top Youth wing spot

Amanah polls: Shazni Munir takes top Youth wing spot

The position was left vacant after Hasnul Zulkarnain Abd Munaim left Amanah to side with the Perikatan Nasional coalition in Perak.
Chini by-election: Living in interior no barrier to voting for Orang Asli

Chini by-election: Living in interior no barrier to voting for Orang Asli

Awang Kasim, 65, says he left his house at 7am to be in time to vote at Sekolah Kebangsaan Khincir in Sungai Duri.
Geophysical study needed on Puncak Borneo hot springs, says MP

Geophysical study needed on Puncak Borneo hot springs, says MP

With the study, the hot springs zone can be better described to help preserve tourism products in the constituency.
Chini by-election proceeding smoothly - EC

Chini by-election proceeding smoothly - EC

Its deputy chairman Azmi Sharom says 23 percent of the 20,816 voters had fulfilled their duties as at 10am.
No need discussion, Sabah Umno 'opens doors' to ex-party leaders to rejoin

No need discussion, Sabah Umno 'opens doors' to ex-party leaders to rejoin

Ghazalie Ansing says there was no need for the division to seek the feedback of party grassroots.

COMMENT | The Great Reset (Part 2) – A progressive’s agenda for Malaysia

COMMENT | The Great Reset (Part 2) – A progressive’s agenda for Malaysia

For Malaysia to move forward, we need to have a new framing for our political and economic discourses.

'Complete undersea tunnel project probe, explain AGC's decision within reasonable time'

'Complete undersea tunnel project probe, explain AGC's decision within reasonable time'

Lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla also says authorities must behave professionally, regardless of which political belief or government is involved.

Minister encourages public to visit cinemas, support local film industry

Minister encourages public to visit cinemas, support local film industry

Saifuddin Abdullah says he is satisfied with the compliance-level of the SOP at cinemas thus far.
MH17 crash trial grants defence investigation into alternative scenarios

MH17 crash trial grants defence investigation into alternative scenarios

Four defendants are on trial over the downing of flight MH17, which killed all 298 aboard.
What doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19

What doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19

Here's what doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19.
COMMENT | MTUC warns of rise in forfeitures if banks do not extend moratorium

COMMENT | MTUC warns of rise in forfeitures if banks do not extend moratorium

The government and Bank Negara must compel banks to extend moratorium by six more months.

Khashoggi murder trial told oven was lit after killing

Khashoggi murder trial told oven was lit after killing

A consulate worker was asked to light a tandoor oven less than an hour after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi arrived.
Colorado cops fired after photos mocking death of black man surface

Colorado cops fired after photos mocking death of black man surface

Elijah McClain was walking along a street in Aurora in August 2019 when he was approached by three officers on reports of a man acting suspiciously.
Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law

Hong Kong man accused of terrorism in first use of new China security law

Police say 23-year-old Tong Ying-kit rammed and injured some officers at an illegal protest on Wednesday.
Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million

Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million

The disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months.
234 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home

234 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home

The Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh has facilitated the return of the Malaysian citizens.
Voting begins in Chini by-election

Voting begins in Chini by-election

CHINI POLLS | About 20,000 voters will cast their ballots today in the Pahang state seat.
YOURSAY | The bane of nepotism in Malaysian politics

YOURSAY | The bane of nepotism in Malaysian politics

‘Nurul Izzah is a better candidate than Mukhriz for the position of DPM.’
Cops quiz artist in ‘Rebirth’ book cover probe

Cops quiz artist in ‘Rebirth’ book cover probe

The police say they recorded a statement from the artist on Thursday.
MACC wrapping up Penang tunnel probe and 6 news you may have missed

MACC wrapping up Penang tunnel probe and 6 news you may have missed

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