Archive - 9 July 2020

Al Jazeera stands by its documentary, concerned over harassment of its staff

Al Jazeera stands by its documentary, concerned over harassment of its staff

The international broadcaster says its journalism is professional and impartial.

MYC offers to act as facilitator in handling Parlimen Digital issue

MYC offers to act as facilitator in handling Parlimen Digital issue

Its vice president says that it is natural for young people to express their views.

BN wants to contest all 'traditional' seats, Zahid says Umno 'owns' Bersatu seat

BN wants to contest all 'traditional' seats, Zahid says Umno 'owns' Bersatu seat

This move will put it at odds with PN-ally Bersatu.
Police arrest NGO activist over sexual assault claim

Police arrest NGO activist over sexual assault claim

The suspect will record his statement before being released on bail.

Kedah MB urged to explain Hindu temple's 1am demolition

Kedah MB urged to explain Hindu temple's 1am demolition

The early morning demolition is being criticised by MIC leaders and a former city councillor.

Time to reset M'sian politics with third force - youth group

Time to reset M'sian politics with third force - youth group

Challenger says the 'old politics' of Harapan and PN must be discarded.

NGO activist welcomes probe, denies sexual assault claims

NGO activist welcomes probe, denies sexual assault claims

The activist says one accuser is seeking revenge after losing a civil suit.

Charging of Peter Anthony postponed again

Charging of Peter Anthony postponed again

The new date is now July 28 as the minister has a programme with the Sabah chief minister.

'Dad, why can't Shara go back to school?' pleads 6-year-old Rohingya child

'Dad, why can't Shara go back to school?' pleads 6-year-old Rohingya child

A refugee child was told she cannot return to tabika classes as SOPs allegedly prohibit foreigners from attending.

'Datuk badges' for sale on e-commerce platforms

'Datuk badges' for sale on e-commerce platforms

Such badges, car stickers, and more are going from a few ringgit to thousands.

Covid-19: Second straight day with zero local infections, 6 imported cases

Covid-19: Second straight day with zero local infections, 6 imported cases

CORONAVIRUS | Of the imported infections, five are Malaysians.

Aug 7 for court decision on bid by Muhyiddin to strike out suit by Mahathir

Aug 7 for court decision on bid by Muhyiddin to strike out suit by Mahathir

The legal challenge is against the removal of Mahathir and four others from Bersatu.

LETTER | Pre-dawn demolition of Hindu temple in Kedah

LETTER | Pre-dawn demolition of Hindu temple in Kedah

LETTER | This is the second Hindu temple to be demolished under the PN government within a matter of few months.

Azhar risks being seen as executive's 'Pak Turut' - political scientist

Azhar risks being seen as executive's 'Pak Turut' - political scientist

Ariff's replacement, by default, risks being seen as acting in favour of the government, says Wong Chin Huat.

Anwar to use Parliament to seek explanation on ECRL realignment plan

Anwar to use Parliament to seek explanation on ECRL realignment plan

He says negotiations must be held to reduce costs as much as possible for the benefit of the people.

Shafie: I believe I am a solution to PM impasse, but Harapan indecisive

Shafie: I believe I am a solution to PM impasse, but Harapan indecisive

Sabah CM says that at the moment there is still no clear decision.

LETTER | Vietnam must urgently repatriate seafarers stranded in M'sia without salary, food

LETTER | Vietnam must urgently repatriate seafarers stranded in M'sia without salary, food

The seafarers have been stranded on their vessel in Johor waters since the beginning of the MCO.

Azhar resigns, Azmi assumes duty of EC chairperson

Azhar resigns, Azmi assumes duty of EC chairperson

Agong has consented to his resignation as notified in a letter from Istana Negara dated June 30.

Wee: Original ECRL route will service more potential riders

Wee: Original ECRL route will service more potential riders

The minister disputes Harapan's claims that RM21.5 billion would be saved by using the latter's route.

Najib, Rosmah allowed to inspect seized luxury goods after July 21

Najib, Rosmah allowed to inspect seized luxury goods after July 21

The items seized from a premise belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd allegedly linked to the 1MDB fund scandal.
Indonesia praises M'sia for cooperation over migrant workers

Indonesia praises M'sia for cooperation over migrant workers

This cooperation has facilitated food aid distribution to over 140k Indonesian migrant workers during MCO: Indonesia Embassy.

What 1.1m foreign students contribute to the US economy

What 1.1m foreign students contribute to the US economy

A report says foreign students contributed RM190.5b and supported 460,000 jobs in the 2018-19 academic year.
Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for HK citizens

Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for HK citizens

Australia also makes a pitch for HK businesses to relocate to Australia.

ADUN SPEAKS | Silent Johor state assembly stifles aid for the rakyat

ADUN SPEAKS | Silent Johor state assembly stifles aid for the rakyat

A full sitting is needed to approve measures to help people and businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Razak Musa appointed new solicitor-general

Razak Musa appointed new solicitor-general

UPDATED 3.20PM | He is replacing Engku Nor Faizah Engku Atek in the position which acts as the deputy to the AG.

Labuan Amanah dissolved after entire leadership quits

Labuan Amanah dissolved after entire leadership quits

They cite bureaucracy and unjust treatment by the central party leaders as the main reason.

Bernama TV host who name-called Al Jazeera says she's 'patriotic'

Bernama TV host who name-called Al Jazeera says she's 'patriotic'

Part-time anchor Herleena Pahlavy adds 'being fearless and patriotic on TV has its consequences'.

Disciplinary actions against members follow due process - DAP

Disciplinary actions against members follow due process - DAP

Disciplinary committee chairperson Chong Chieng Jen says those unhappy can appeal to the central committee.

LETTER | Air charters to kickstart international tourism

LETTER | Air charters to kickstart international tourism

It is now crucial to target and to create niche markets and for industry players to consolidate.
Staggering number of snares emptying forests in Southeast Asia

Staggering number of snares emptying forests in Southeast Asia

A snaring crisis is decimating wildlife in Southeast Asia and increasing the risk of zoonotic disease transmission to humans, warns a new report from WWF that estimates for the first time the number of snares in the protected areas of several countries in the region.

AirAsia in talks to secure funding of over RM1b

AirAsia in talks to secure funding of over RM1b

This comes a day after its auditor cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.

Six suspects in Datuk Seri's kidnap-murder to be charged today

Six suspects in Datuk Seri's kidnap-murder to be charged today

The six men will be charged under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Act 1961, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code.
Police seek Al Jazeera documentary makers

Police seek Al Jazeera documentary makers

The cops are looking to quiz the director, editor, journalist and videographer of a report on undocumented migrants.

COMMENT | Glove companies should repay worker recruitment fees or face sanctions

COMMENT | Glove companies should repay worker recruitment fees or face sanctions

Tens of thousands of foreign workers pay extortionate recruitment fees for their challenging and unrewarding jobs.

US first lady Melania Trump statue set on fire in Slovenia

US first lady Melania Trump statue set on fire in Slovenia

The wooden sculpture was torched near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, on the night of July 4.

Trump niece describes 'malignantly dysfunctional family' in new book

Trump niece describes 'malignantly dysfunctional family' in new book

The president is likely to suffer from narcissism and other clinical disorders, says Mary Trump.
Australian city wakes to another lockdown as more state borders close

Australian city wakes to another lockdown as more state borders close

Melbourne is under strict stay-at-home rules as authorities struggle to contain the coronavirus outbreak in the city.

Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

If it passes Parliament, the legislation would make Thailand only the second in Asia to allow registration of same-sex unions.

2020-07-09

2020-07-09

Global warming trends highlight 'enormous challenge' of Paris climate pledge: WMO

Global warming trends highlight 'enormous challenge' of Paris climate pledge: WMO

Temperatures will continue to warm in next 5 years, and may temporarily rise to over 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, it says.

US coronavirus cases rise by over 60,000, setting single-day record

US coronavirus cases rise by over 60,000, setting single-day record

CORONAVIRUS | Globally, cases rose to more than 12 million on Wednesday, with 546,000 deaths.

Research firm expects OPR to be slashed to 1 pct

Research firm expects OPR to be slashed to 1 pct

The current Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is already at a record low.

Sabah Education Department rescinds invitation to Shafie

Sabah Education Department rescinds invitation to Shafie

The invite to officiate the state's Teachers' Day, sent on July 7, was withdrawn the next day, for 'reasons which could not be avoided'.

Three-month Rukun Negara Golden Jubilee celebration begins

Three-month Rukun Negara Golden Jubilee celebration begins

This is part of the government's efforts to further strengthen unity among Malaysians in facing local and global challenges.

COMMENT | Dark clouds hovering over journalists

COMMENT | Dark clouds hovering over journalists

Why is the government so afraid of the media?

YOURSAY | Root cause of undocumented migrants is poor enforcement

YOURSAY | Root cause of undocumented migrants is poor enforcement

‘Who let them in and sustained their presence with countless amnesty exercises?’
COMMENT | Mahathir a reformed 'enemy of the press'?

COMMENT | Mahathir a reformed 'enemy of the press'?

COMMENT | Journalists were deemed to be natural adversaries of the state, hence stringent laws must be used to rein them in.

YOURSAY | ‘Umno decides when the election will be held, not Bersatu’

YOURSAY | ‘Umno decides when the election will be held, not Bersatu’

‘Let's revisit some of the recent cases of politicians who betrayed the people's mandate.’
COMMENT | PN pressure comes when Harapan's credibility is at its lowest

COMMENT | PN pressure comes when Harapan's credibility is at its lowest

If Harapan comes back to power, they should protect principles that they claim mean something to them.

Surge in hotel reservations until June - Nancy Shukri

Surge in hotel reservations until June - Nancy Shukri

CORONAVIRUS | The hotels are being filled up by domestic tourists and this has helped revive the country's economy, the tourism minister adds.

PM candidate issue should come from the horse's mouth - Umno man

PM candidate issue should come from the horse's mouth - Umno man

Any statement from Umno on the next PM from PN should come from party president Ahmad Zahid, says a supreme council member.

MOF urged to explain procurement of 'blacklisted' cargo scanners

MOF urged to explain procurement of 'blacklisted' cargo scanners

Transparency International-Malaysia president believes the “whole awarding process is questionable”.

Proposal to make Muhyiddin Umno president and 10 news you may have missed

Proposal to make Muhyiddin Umno president and 10 news you may have missed

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