Archive - 11 July 2020

Verification mandatory for overseas grads seeking registration with medical council

Verification mandatory for overseas grads seeking registration with medical council

This does not apply to medical practitioners who registered with the MMC before June 1, 2020.
Dr Masliza, first Malaysian woman associate professor at Oxford University

Dr Masliza, first Malaysian woman associate professor at Oxford University

Her research focuses on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy techniques for early detection of cardiac abnormalities.
No application from Azmin to form new party - ROS

No application from Azmin to form new party - ROS

The registrar issues the clarification following numerous media queries.

We dissolved Semangat 46 for Malay unity, Shabery reminds Rais

We dissolved Semangat 46 for Malay unity, Shabery reminds Rais

We jointly dissolved Semangat 46 to be with Umno on the grounds that Malays need to be united, says the Umno supreme council member.

Fuziah Salleh appointed as PKR women's chief

Fuziah Salleh appointed as PKR women's chief

It is understood that the appointment was decided by PKR's leadership council.
Alleged ketum smuggler rams 4WD into minister's motorcade

Alleged ketum smuggler rams 4WD into minister's motorcade

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri escaped unhurt in the incident.

Wan Saiful: Dr M 'adamant' on denying Anwar premiership

Wan Saiful: Dr M 'adamant' on denying Anwar premiership

The Bersatu leader also accuses Dr Mahathir Mohamad of wishing to form a Malay-led government sans DAP and PKR.
Group with RM2,500 household income and below to get focus

Group with RM2,500 household income and below to get focus

We will draw up strategies to help this targeted group, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed.

IGP identifies muafakatnasional.net portal over seditious 'Hannah Yeoh' post

IGP identifies muafakatnasional.net portal over seditious 'Hannah Yeoh' post

The posting had nothing to do with the Segambut MP, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Port Dickson PKR Youth hit by defections

Port Dickson PKR Youth hit by defections

The committee members and leadership announce their resignations.

DAP, Amanah meet with Warisan, Dr M camp to 'coordinate'

DAP, Amanah meet with Warisan, Dr M camp to 'coordinate'

Khalid Samad says the meeting was meant to foster opposition unity and maintain ties between Pakatan Harapan and the independent bloc.
Annuar: Umno-Bersatu to discuss GE15 seat distributions like 'brothers and sisters'

Annuar: Umno-Bersatu to discuss GE15 seat distributions like 'brothers and sisters'

He says this following the perception of strained ties between the two parties over the issue.

Covid-19: New death reported, first since June 11

Covid-19: New death reported, first since June 11

CORONAVIRUS | The total death toll from the deadly virus now stands at 122.

Perak DAP: We never asked Paul Yong to return to party

Perak DAP: We never asked Paul Yong to return to party

Perak DAP secretary Wong Kah Wong insists that they ‘will not accept anyone who has lost their principles for their own self-interest’.
Johor DAP chief asks grassroots to help keep Syed Saddiq in Muar

Johor DAP chief asks grassroots to help keep Syed Saddiq in Muar

Liew Chin Tong also wants party members to work towards unseating Muhyiddin Yassin in Pagoh.

IGP: Sale of national emblems or its copies are forbidden

IGP: Sale of national emblems or its copies are forbidden

Checks earlier this week found copies of national emblems available for purchase online from as low as RM14 per piece.

Chin Tong: Those wanting DAP to only focus on 'Chinese base' are 'half-witted'

Chin Tong: Those wanting DAP to only focus on 'Chinese base' are 'half-witted'

The DAP leader cautions against efforts to have DAP only focus on its Chinese base.
Haniza laments being locked out before clearing out exco office

Haniza laments being locked out before clearing out exco office

This, after Selangor MB Amirudin Shari announced that Haniza's tenure as the exco in charge of housing and urban living ended yesterday.
'DAP needs to be more sensitive to dispel Malay community's misunderstanding'

'DAP needs to be more sensitive to dispel Malay community's misunderstanding'

Gabungan Reformis Malaysia, a coalition of 10 NGOs, says the 'misunderstanding' is just a perception and can be fixed.

Malaysia needs skilled workforce to woo investors - Azmin

Malaysia needs skilled workforce to woo investors - Azmin

Azmin says Malaysia can attract foreign investors especially Japanese companies which recently decided to shift their production out of China.
Over 200 Indian nationals in M'sian detention centres finally repatriated

Over 200 Indian nationals in M'sian detention centres finally repatriated

They are being repatriated on a special Malaysian Airlines flight.

Minister's green light will fuel more hatred towards transgender community - NGOs

Minister's green light will fuel more hatred towards transgender community - NGOs

The religious affairs minister's statement would further drive the transgender community into hiding, say NGOs.
Rafidah laments absence of leadership amid political horse-trading

Rafidah laments absence of leadership amid political horse-trading

She is also dismayed by the PN-led administration to remove professionals from the leadership of GLCs.

532 individuals traced for second Covid-19 test - IGP

532 individuals traced for second Covid-19 test - IGP

CORONAVIRUS | These are people who went through home quarantine but failed to go for a second Covid-19 screening.

MTUC joins chorus to increase minimum wage following poverty line revision

MTUC joins chorus to increase minimum wage following poverty line revision

With the poverty index now set at RM2,208, the minimum wage must also be adjusted accordingly, says MTUC.
'Loser' Umno unappreciative despite given many positions - Bersatu senator

'Loser' Umno unappreciative despite given many positions - Bersatu senator

UPDATED 4.45PM | Rais Yatim points out that despite being the losing party in GE14, Umno representatives still received various positions under the current government.

In GE15 negotiation strategy, Bersatu won't cede seats it currently holds

In GE15 negotiation strategy, Bersatu won't cede seats it currently holds

This comes amid friction between Umno and Bersatu after Umno demanded the Mersing seat back in the next general election.
BOOK REVIEW | Rise of an accidental politician as empires fell

BOOK REVIEW | Rise of an accidental politician as empires fell

A review of a book on the life and times of HS Lee, the country’s first finance minister.
Nora Anne's family welcomes inquest into her death

Nora Anne's family welcomes inquest into her death

The Coroner’s Court has set Aug 24 for the inquest.

COMMENT | What if Muhyiddin fails to remove Ariff?

COMMENT | What if Muhyiddin fails to remove Ariff?

Talk about unintended consequences in politics.
The reality of poverty and Perikatan Nasional

The reality of poverty and Perikatan Nasional

MP SPEAKS | If the government believes there are few who are poor, then poverty becomes less of a priority.

Erdogan declares Hagia Sophia a mosque after Turkish court ruling

Erdogan declares Hagia Sophia a mosque after Turkish court ruling

Erdogan has sought to shift Islam into the mainstream of Turkish politics in his 17 years at the helm.
Millions of Australians back in lockdown amid Melbourne virus outbreak

Millions of Australians back in lockdown amid Melbourne virus outbreak

CORONAVIRUS | Five million Australians will be forced to stay home for all but essential business for the next six weeks.

Ex-UN special rapporteur lauds Putrajaya for raising poverty line

Ex-UN special rapporteur lauds Putrajaya for raising poverty line

Under the new poverty line, hardcore poverty is 14 times higher than previously acknowledged.
US Covid-19 cases rise by record for third day in a row, up over 62,500

US Covid-19 cases rise by record for third day in a row, up over 62,500

Walt Disney decides to reopen its theme park in Florida despite a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Singapore's ruling PAP cedes ground to opposition in pandemic poll

Singapore's ruling PAP cedes ground to opposition in pandemic poll

The PAP extended its uninterrupted rule but its popular vote slipped near a record low.

YOURSAY | Bringing Muhyiddin back into Umno fold

YOURSAY | Bringing Muhyiddin back into Umno fold

‘From Umno they come and to Umno they will return…’
Why target us? Transgender activist questions minister

Why target us? Transgender activist questions minister

This comes after religious affairs minister said he was empowering Jawi to arrest and ‘educate’ transgender people.

Poverty line raised to RM2,208 and 9 stories you may have missed.

Poverty line raised to RM2,208 and 9 stories you may have missed.

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