Archive - 6 July 2020

TNB to expand broadband service nationwide - Saifuddin

TNB to expand broadband service nationwide - Saifuddin

Minister says five states will enjoy high-speed Internet by the first quarter of next year under the NFCP project.

Foreigners sullying M'sia could have their pass revoked - Immigration DG

Foreigners sullying M'sia could have their pass revoked - Immigration DG

They risk having to leave the country immediately if inaccurate statements aimed at damaging M'sia's image are made.

Decision on reopening M'sia-S'pore border likely in August

Decision on reopening M'sia-S'pore border likely in August

After fruitful talks on the matter, movement between the two nations for business and short-term travels will be announced soon.

Police initiate investigation on report by Al Jazeera

Police initiate investigation on report by Al Jazeera

International news agency being probed after an Immigration police report was made over its documentary on undocumented migrants.

PR firms still being paid millions for services to Jho Low

PR firms still being paid millions for services to Jho Low

Schillings has received RM5.56m while PHA Group got RM1.47m for their services to the fugitive businessperson.

PN faces criticism over choice of Shabudin as deputy minister

PN faces criticism over choice of Shabudin as deputy minister

Critics highlight Tasek Gelugor MP's opinion about rape and ongoing court case.

'Shafie as PM' option should be open despite support for Anwar - Sabah DAP

'Shafie as PM' option should be open despite support for Anwar - Sabah DAP

Do not discount East M'sians from being put forward to lead the nation, it says, as Sabah's support is crucial for any ruling bloc.

Johor sets up economic council to resolve financial woes

Johor sets up economic council to resolve financial woes

The IJEC will become the benchmark for the state government in formulating its 2021 budget.

Amid PN debate, Umno and PAS steam ahead with Muafakat Nasional

Amid PN debate, Umno and PAS steam ahead with Muafakat Nasional

State leaders from both parties had a meeting to hammer out a joint structure in all constituencies for GE15.

'We hope Muhyiddin remains committed to IPCMC'

'We hope Muhyiddin remains committed to IPCMC'

NGOs urge PM to keep his word on establishing IPCMC as he agreed it was a good idea while he was home minister.

Chinese law professor who criticised leadership detained, friends say

Chinese law professor who criticised leadership detained, friends say

At the peak of China's novel coronavirus outbreak in February, Xu wrote an article calling for freedom of speech.
Hong Kong court denies bail to first person charged under new law

Hong Kong court denies bail to first person charged under new law

This comes after he carried a sign saying 'Liberate Hong Kong' and drove his motorbike into police.
COMMENT | Rukun Negara in need of a democratic makeover

COMMENT | Rukun Negara in need of a democratic makeover

The "national principles", which was never debated in Parliament, needs to be more inclusive to various communities.

Health DG: Sri Petaling cluster could be resolved within weeks

Health DG: Sri Petaling cluster could be resolved within weeks

UPDATED 7.20PM | CORONAVIRUS | Only one positive case left from the country's largest cluster, says Noor Hisham.

Negeri Sembilan hopes ECRL new alignment maintained - Aminuddin

Negeri Sembilan hopes ECRL new alignment maintained - Aminuddin

MB says if it is changed it would likely delay the implementation of the project due to renegotiations.

Five new Covid-19 cases, only 71 patients left

Five new Covid-19 cases, only 71 patients left

UPDATED 6.24PM | CORONAVIRUS | Three of the latest infections are imported.

Cops defend action on undocumented migrants, to probe Al Jazeera report

Cops defend action on undocumented migrants, to probe Al Jazeera report

He says police will continue to assist the Immigration Department to enforce the Immigration Act.

Zahid: Umno shouldn't be dragged into PM candidate debate

Zahid: Umno shouldn't be dragged into PM candidate debate

The Umno president wants to focus on taking care of the people's welfare.

Umno Youth chief turns to netizens over fate of BN logo

Umno Youth chief turns to netizens over fate of BN logo

The results of a poll are in on whether BN should continue to use its "scale" logo in elections.

Over 457,000 M'sians could be stuck overseas: Ismail

Over 457,000 M'sians could be stuck overseas: Ismail

Some 387,702 have registered with missions abroad.

Tasek Gelugor MP appointed as deputy minister in PM’s Dept

Tasek Gelugor MP appointed as deputy minister in PM’s Dept

UPDATED 4.07PM | Shabudin replaces Kuala Pilah MP Eddin Syazlee Shith who will be taking over the deputy works minister's post vacated by Shahruddin Md Salleh.

Ismail Sabri calls for Al Jazeera apology over 'unethical and deceptive' documentary

Ismail Sabri calls for Al Jazeera apology over 'unethical and deceptive' documentary

CORONAVIRUS | Minister denies that Malaysia was adopting racist policies towards undocumented migrants.

Summary judgment allowed in RM37.6m tax suit against Najib’s son

Summary judgment allowed in RM37.6m tax suit against Najib’s son

Justice Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim allowed the application during open-court proceedings this afternoon.
Order your cooking gas online at BeliGas.my

Order your cooking gas online at BeliGas.my

BeliGas.my aims to simplify gas deliveries from factory to home, by ensuring efficient routing to reduce cost and cutting off the middlemen to provide the best price for consumers.

Court fixes Dec 2 for case management of Pua's 1MDB suit against Najib

Court fixes Dec 2 for case management of Pua's 1MDB suit against Najib

On Jan 6, the court allowed Najib’s application to suspend the civil suit until the 1MDB criminal case is completed.

Forest Interactive reaches out to Temuan Orang Asli Community through #ForestCares

Forest Interactive reaches out to Temuan Orang Asli Community through #ForestCares

A total of 147 households with over 1,100 people within this Orang Asli community received basic necessities aid worth RM12,208 through this #ForestCares initiative.
People want govt to act against migrants who broke the law - minister

People want govt to act against migrants who broke the law - minister

Hamzah Zainuddin says authorities have acted according to procedures, contrary to the story by Al Jazeera.
Snap polls? I don't know, I'm just a normal minister: Hamzah

Snap polls? I don't know, I'm just a normal minister: Hamzah

He was asked for a response to Miti Minister Azmin Ali's statement yesterday that snap polls can take place at any time.

Snap election: Harapan state govts won't dissolve before expiry of term

Snap election: Harapan state govts won't dissolve before expiry of term

The Pakatan Harapan presidential council wants to focus on helping the people post-Covid-19.

Negeri exco accuses minister of neglecting the state with ECRL realignment

Negeri exco accuses minister of neglecting the state with ECRL realignment

Teo said the realigned ECRL will stymie development in areas like Nilai and Kuala Klawang.

Harapan commits to earlier decision of Anwar as PM candidate

Harapan commits to earlier decision of Anwar as PM candidate

UPDATED 3.11PM | The coalition's presidential council also allows Anwar to discuss with all parties to get back the people’s mandate.

With nearly 700,000 Covid-19 cases, India is third worst-hit country

With nearly 700,000 Covid-19 cases, India is third worst-hit country

CORONAVIRUS | There have been almost 20,000 deaths in India since the first case was detected there in January.
K'tan to host National Environment Day for the first time

K'tan to host National Environment Day for the first time

Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says it is a gift as the state is now part of the federal government.

Former transport minister urges govt to retain Harapan's ECRL line

Former transport minister urges govt to retain Harapan's ECRL line

Anthony Loke says Harapan's alteration of the original alignment of the rail project saved RM21.5 billion.

Explainer: Why one party dominates Singapore politics

Explainer: Why one party dominates Singapore politics

PAP has been in power since 1965 but there are factors that have kept rivals at bay.

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with album of mantras

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with album of mantras

"Inner World" kicks off with the track "One Of My Favourite Prayers".

'Why didn't Umno nominate Ku Li as PM candidate?'

'Why didn't Umno nominate Ku Li as PM candidate?'

Umno veteran says Umno and PAS leaders' decision to support Muhyiddin as the next PM has given the impression that both parties are lacking in candidates.
Don’t allow M'sia to fall behind in Covid-19 recovery due to bureaucracy - PM

Don’t allow M'sia to fall behind in Covid-19 recovery due to bureaucracy - PM

CORONAVIRUS | Muhyiddin says the country is currently recognised as among the most successful countries in handling the coronavirus outbreak.

Bersih's Thomas Fann to be questioned over 'Sheraton Move' protest

Bersih's Thomas Fann to be questioned over 'Sheraton Move' protest

UPDATED 4.45PM | Bersih on Feb 29 called for the public to attend a protest over the collapse of the elected government.

PM: Current gov’t to continue with Harapan’s anti-corruption action plan

PM: Current gov’t to continue with Harapan’s anti-corruption action plan

Muhyiddin Yassin says he ‘will not compromise’ on forming a clean government

'Parlimen Digital': LFL slams questioning of participants

'Parlimen Digital': LFL slams questioning of participants

UPDATED 5.15PM | PN state representative Afif Bahardin also urges the Muhyiddin administration to give youths a platform for their ideas.

Review procedure, way of govt administration, post Covid-19 - Muhyiddin

Review procedure, way of govt administration, post Covid-19 - Muhyiddin

The Prime Minister says as far as possible, the many levels of decision-making in government should be reduced.
Batu Caves under threat as land clearing begins in 'no development' zone

Batu Caves under threat as land clearing begins in 'no development' zone

It appears to be an unapproved development project metres from the iconic Sri Muruga statue.
Ringgit opens slightly better against US dollar

Ringgit opens slightly better against US dollar

Kenanga Research says positive news of lower Covid-19 cases in Malaysia supported the ringgit.

Nation's leaders featured in giant mural painting

Nation's leaders featured in giant mural painting

Portraits of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Prime Minister, and Health director-general were painted on a wall.

Muhyiddin holds first assembly with PMD staff after MCO

Muhyiddin holds first assembly with PMD staff after MCO

This is his first meeting with the department's staff since the implementation of the MCO on March 18.

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PN govt backtracking on commitment to revise poverty line - former UN rep

PN govt backtracking on commitment to revise poverty line - former UN rep

Former UN special rapporteur Philip Alston claims then prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had committed to revising the national poverty rate.

Umno gets access to RM192.9m, withdraws contempt bid against CIMB

Umno gets access to RM192.9m, withdraws contempt bid against CIMB

The court denied the prosecution's application to temporarily stay the return of the sum to Umno.

Soaring US coronavirus cases, hospitalisations overshadow July 4 celebrations

Soaring US coronavirus cases, hospitalisations overshadow July 4 celebrations

CORONAVIRUS | Towns and cities across the country cancelled the annual fireworks displays to avoid large crowds gathering to mark the US Independence Day.

LETTER | Post Covid-19: Are zoos still relevant?

LETTER | Post Covid-19: Are zoos still relevant?

Many experts still believe that we need zoos for wildlife conservation.

Trader claims he was cheated in a deal to purchase PR1MA houses

Trader claims he was cheated in a deal to purchase PR1MA houses

He lodges a police report, sayings a married couple cheated him of RM10,897 in a deal to buy two units, without a bank loan.

India puts back Taj Mahal reopening citing Covid-19 risks

India puts back Taj Mahal reopening citing Covid-19 risks

CORONAVIRUS | It has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in the northern city of Agra.

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Twenty Indian soldiers died in the June 15 clash on the de facto border separating the two armies in the western Himalayas.

What would Kanye West have to do to launch a late White House bid?

What would Kanye West have to do to launch a late White House bid?

The rapper and fashion designer will have to work fast to get his name on the ballot.

Scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations: NYT

Scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations: NYT

CORONAVIRUS | There is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people says 239 scientists in an open letter to WHO.

Constitutional changes are the 'right thing' for Russia: Putin

Constitutional changes are the 'right thing' for Russia: Putin

One of the changes allow the Russian president to seek two more terms as president.

YOURSAY | Are the PM's shoes too big for Shafie Apdal?

YOURSAY | Are the PM's shoes too big for Shafie Apdal?

YOURSAY | 'Mahathir knows very well that the proposal for Shafie to be PM will only divide Malaysia.'

YOURSAY | PN photo op - a picture tells a thousand words

YOURSAY | PN photo op - a picture tells a thousand words

YOURSAY | 'No common political objective. No pact to bind them as a coalition.'

COMMENT | What are Harapan's 'progressive' values?

COMMENT | What are Harapan's 'progressive' values?

Harapan should stop acting like it is not part of the problem.

Govt's policy on undocumented migrants firm, but fair - NGOs

Govt's policy on undocumented migrants firm, but fair - NGOs

Several NGOs say the welfare of these people is protected in the country and that Malaysia has the reputation of a safe haven.

Snap polls may be called and 10 news you may have missed

Snap polls may be called and 10 news you may have missed

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