Archive - 5 July 2020

Sungai Golok flood mitigation project will benefit 45,700 residents - minister

Sungai Golok flood mitigation project will benefit 45,700 residents - minister

The RM1.029 billion project will be implemented in three phases, says Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Three-month-old baby among 4 children diagnosed with polio: Adham

Three-month-old baby among 4 children diagnosed with polio: Adham

The cases were detected last week, health minister has urged parents to vaccinate their children.

Johor Harapan agrees to form shadow cabinet, gears for snap polls

Johor Harapan agrees to form shadow cabinet, gears for snap polls

'The experience we gained in the 22 months as the state government can help us to play our roles more effectively.'

RTM ready to continue TV Pendidikan - Saifuddin

RTM ready to continue TV Pendidikan - Saifuddin

The need for educational broadcast exists even after schools reopen, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Ex-finance minister urges Putrajaya to extend loan moratorium

Ex-finance minister urges Putrajaya to extend loan moratorium

'There is no point driving anyone into bankruptcy which could worsen the recession,' says Guan Eng.

Transport minister: Proposal to revert ECRL alignment came from Pahang MB

Transport minister: Proposal to revert ECRL alignment came from Pahang MB

Wee Ka Siong also makes a few points on how BN's original route can better serve logistics and population demands.

Refugee Fest 2020 carries on after backlash fears trigger pullouts

Refugee Fest 2020 carries on after backlash fears trigger pullouts

Events via online range from dance performances, film screenings and discussions by local and international personalities.

Nga calls for Putrajaya to intervene in T'ganu's gender segregation in cinemas

Nga calls for Putrajaya to intervene in T'ganu's gender segregation in cinemas

It was regressive for them to impose the directive that would paint a bad image of the country, the DAP leader says.
COMMENT | The revolving door of corruption prosecutions

COMMENT | The revolving door of corruption prosecutions

The decisions of the AG are crucial to vindicate the public's interest in upholding an honest government.
Umno MP wants Putrajaya to keep Harapan's ECRL southern alignment

Umno MP wants Putrajaya to keep Harapan's ECRL southern alignment

Jalaluddin Alias says the new alignment will develop Jelebu which won't be left out compared to other districts.
Health minister denies claim that migrant crackdown during MCO was racist

Health minister denies claim that migrant crackdown during MCO was racist

Dr Adham Baba says the report by Al Jazeera is inaccurate.

Come to us, not go after participants - Parlimen Digital organiser tells cops

Come to us, not go after participants - Parlimen Digital organiser tells cops

This is after cops summoned some participants to the police station or sought informal meetings.

Discussions to reopen international borders still in progress

Discussions to reopen international borders still in progress

Malaysia may open its borders to citizens of countries that also open their doors to Malaysians.

Covid-19: Five new cases, four recoveries, no death

Covid-19: Five new cases, four recoveries, no death

CORONAVIRUS | Two local transmissions detected at Sabah and Negeri Sembilan.

Reluctance to give up BN's 'scale' logo after by-election victories

Reluctance to give up BN's 'scale' logo after by-election victories

Some Umno leaders hesitant to use logo for Perikatan Nasional.

Students struggling with industrial training placement amid Covid-19

Students struggling with industrial training placement amid Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Malaysiakini's observation finds some were completely ignored by prospective companies.
Alumni calls for action against teacher over victim-blaming remarks

Alumni calls for action against teacher over victim-blaming remarks

UPDATED 9.20PM | The backlash against BM teacher Mohd Norazizi Samsudain continues.

LETTER | Give the reins to youth

LETTER | Give the reins to youth

It is about time to break that cycle of mistrust and scepticism.
JAG welcomes tabling of Sexual Harassment Bill, wants transparency over contents

JAG welcomes tabling of Sexual Harassment Bill, wants transparency over contents

This comes after Rina Harun announced that the bill would be tabled in Parliament this year.
Singapore GE: Despite new normal, campaigning running smoothly

Singapore GE: Despite new normal, campaigning running smoothly

Besides physical interactions, the parties and candidates have been heavily leveraging on social media platforms to reach out to about 2.6 million eligible voters.
770 returnees ordered to undergo home quarantine yesterday - minister

770 returnees ordered to undergo home quarantine yesterday - minister

From 771 Malaysians who returned home yesterday, one was Covid-19 positive and was brought to the hospital.

New Zealand's Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing

New Zealand's Ardern launches election campaign with promises of jobs, financing

Her leadership is widely seen as both compassionate and steely.
Dr M: Parlimen Digital proves Dewan Rakyat can convene without MPs’ physical presence

Dr M: Parlimen Digital proves Dewan Rakyat can convene without MPs’ physical presence

Ex-premier lauds youth initiatives, says teleconferencing could be used for MPs.
Kelantan water woes to be fully resolved in 30-40 years, says minister

Kelantan water woes to be fully resolved in 30-40 years, says minister

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man adds that his ministry will require RM7.3 billion in allocation to execute its planned projects.

PN could call for snap polls anytime - Azmin

PN could call for snap polls anytime - Azmin

The government has weathered many crises in its short tenure and is ready for elections, says the minister.

Puad warns that Umno and PAS risk being used in PM game by smaller Bersatu

Puad warns that Umno and PAS risk being used in PM game by smaller Bersatu

He said Umno shouldn't be used as a pawnshop by those who jumped to Bersatu in pursuit of top posts.

Bank Islam ready to assist customers post-moratorium

Bank Islam ready to assist customers post-moratorium

All Bank Islam customers need to do is to come and talk to the bank.
After latest custodial death, Bar Council renews calls for external body to investigate

After latest custodial death, Bar Council renews calls for external body to investigate

The Prisons Department claims V Mugilarasu suffered a heart attack while his family alleges his body was bruised.
LETTER | We have freedom of speech, but not freedom after speech

LETTER | We have freedom of speech, but not freedom after speech

The doors to free speech seem to be fast closing, even legitimate criticism of the government.

Rapper Kanye West announces US presidential bid on Twitter

Rapper Kanye West announces US presidential bid on Twitter

It is not immediately clear if West is serious about vying for the presidency four months before the Nov 3 election.
Dang Wangi police step up patrol at tourist spots, public places

Dang Wangi police step up patrol at tourist spots, public places

Patrols by the Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) Unit and Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) are also conducted at tourist spots and public places in the city.

Foreign workers in PJ market ponder their fate in M'sia

Foreign workers in PJ market ponder their fate in M'sia

They are having to ask for money from their relatives back home just to survive.

Defend Parliament's integrity, maintain speaker and deputy - opposition MPs

Defend Parliament's integrity, maintain speaker and deputy - opposition MPs

Group of seven opposition MPs issues joint statement objecting to the PN government's proposed motion to remove the speaker and his deputy.

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

Its navy did not reveal the location of its exercises in the sea which extends for some 1,500km.

Sabah aims to reopen tourism for international tourists by Sept 1

Sabah aims to reopen tourism for international tourists by Sept 1

On Sabah’s move to allow tourists from China, Liew says a meeting would be held with China's consul-general in Kota Kinabalu next week.

Celebrate ‘Parlimen Digital’, not suppress it, says DAP rep

Celebrate ‘Parlimen Digital’, not suppress it, says DAP rep

Young people should be given the space to speak freely without being questioned by cops, says Lim Yi Wei.
2020-07-05

2020-07-05

Time for me to get to work, says Chini polls winner Sharim

Time for me to get to work, says Chini polls winner Sharim

He also intends to make Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Pekan MP Najib Abdul Razak his mentors.
LETTER | Parliament should perform role as grand inquest of the nation

LETTER | Parliament should perform role as grand inquest of the nation

It is our hope that no matter who forms the government, the institutional reform of Parliament will be continued with diligence and persistence.
Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up more than 212,000

Record daily increase in global coronavirus cases, up more than 212,000

The biggest increases were from the United States, Brazil and India.
COMMENT | Are Dr M, Shafie still 'Kawan tetap kawan' of Harapan?

COMMENT | Are Dr M, Shafie still 'Kawan tetap kawan' of Harapan?

I don’t think Mahathir is interested in the survival of Harapan or Harapan Plus at all.
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in Covid-19 trials after failure to reduce death

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in Covid-19 trials after failure to reduce death

The setback came as the WHO also reported more than 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day.
Two Seattle protesters hit by car on highway, one critically injured

Two Seattle protesters hit by car on highway, one critically injured

The speeding car drove past other stopped vehicles into a crowd demonstrating on an interstate highway, say police.

Stranded M'sians in Oman losing hope of returning home

Stranded M'sians in Oman losing hope of returning home

Repeated attempts by the Malaysian embassy in Muscat to arrange a flight have come to nought.

Chini win shows BN still accepted by the people, says Zahid

Chini win shows BN still accepted by the people, says Zahid

Victory puts paid to talk that the BN symbol is no longer accepted, says BN chair.

Prisons Dept claims Mugilarasu died from a heart attack

Prisons Dept claims Mugilarasu died from a heart attack

The victim was in remand pending a court hearing in August.

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M still playing the race card in 2020’

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M still playing the race card in 2020’

‘The government's responsibility is to help the poor citizens, irrespective of race…’
PN considers reviving BN-era ECRL plan and 10 news you may have missed

PN considers reviving BN-era ECRL plan and 10 news you may have missed

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