Archive - 14 July 2020

The discontinuation of the inspections was due to financial constraints.

The occupancy process of the People’s Housing Project (PPR) rent-to-own (RTO) scheme delayed up to 40 months.

This comes after the minister raised Sarawak govt’s Unit for Other Religions as a model worth studying.

CORONAVIRUS | This is to ensure the country's safety and self-reliance concerning vaccines

CORONAVIRUS | Duopharma Biotech and Pharmaniaga are the pharmaceutical companies selected.

Muhyiddin did not spell it out, but Shafie believes the premier was prepared to offer him the DPM post.

The audit report says the frequent glitches technical glitches can compromise data integrity for the entry/exit records at the country’s border.

The 77 properties up for sale belong to Yayasan Selangor.

CORONAVIRUS | Certain classes in 138 schools in Kuching and surrounding districts will reopen on Aug 3 instead of tomorrow.

'I know he prays a lot, helps mosques, orphans, and does a lot of religious matters. I believed (my contribution) was for Islam.'

Among others, 75.33 percent of them are not satisfied with the parking facilities provided by the developer.

Zuraida told the Dewan Rakyat that she is targeting the middle of 2021 to present a cabinet paper on local government elections.

CORONAVIRUS | They are finding cause to pause the reopening of their economies.

The report proposes that Felda carried out investigations and take action against those involved if the delays were due to negligence.

It is strange that the Pagoh MP (Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin) did not put the nomination of Azhar Azizan Harun to a vote, they say.

Former PM claims Bersatu wants to ensure he doesn’t contest under the party logo.

The report also found that the quality of fresh produce with some schools was unsatisfactory.

Hua Yang’s double bonanza savings for home-owners

Only 49.5 percent of 8,890 houses have been built since the project's launch on April 2013.

Enforcement agencies also suffered from a lack of assets to carry out operations.

UPDATED 6.25PM | CORONAVIRUS | There are four imported cases involving three Malaysians and one non-citizen.

China blatantly disrespects Malaysian borders and ignores diplomatic protest notes.

Some entities conducted training for their own members instead of for B40 participants while others overbilled.

The best window for PN to return to power with the people's mandate is in October, according to insiders.

ZAHID TRIAL | Former Exim bank chair testifies the payment was meant to pay off Ri-Yaz Asset Sdn Bhd's debts.

Only 50 percent of the department's vessels were in good and ready condition.

Ismail also urges individuals on 14-day home quarantine who have failed to undergo second Covid-19 testing to do so.

LETTER | Penang has been waiting since 2011 for the implementation of the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS).

Ex-Umno minister says the best solution is to dissolve Parliament for a new mandate.

Topaz, now renamed A+, is reportedly the seventh-largest superyacht in the world.

UPDATED 3.46PM | Rosmah said this during a discussion on a contribution for her to help Jepak secure the solar hybrid project, the court hears.

Azhar's appointment reflects executive interference in the legislature and democracy now under threat, coalition says.

Describing it as impractical, Zuraida Kamaruddin says the plan now is to join Bersatu.

The home minister says being born in the country does not equate to automatic citizenship.

He says 319,000 eligible employers have received the fund to be distributed to 2.6 million staff, minister says.

The move is to prohibit Petrosaudi and its director Tarek Obaid from using a US$340 million fund owned by 1MDB.

The Damansara MP says he merely asked the position of the new attorney-general on the case.

UPDATED 4.40PM | The Pontian MP says the political crisis was resolved by the Agong wisely.

The ban is effective immediately, announces Selangor exco.

The transparency and accountability of the bill should not be taken lightly by the Malaysian government.

The Reciprocal Green Lane and Periodic Commuting Arrangement will be implemented on Aug 10.

The minister says empowering local governments will show we are a progressive and democratic country.

Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) has collaborated with local Sabah radio station Kupikupi FM to help provide basic food items to 1,000 flood victims who were affected from the recent severe flooding that hit several districts in Sabah.

UPDATED 1.35PM | The estimated unemployment rate for May is 5.3 pct, up 0.3 pct from the previous month.

This act shows the level of disrespect towards youth representation in the House, say social media users.

Nit-picking is the surest way to ruin relationships so focusing on people's positive qualities will leave you better off.

Here’s the thing. Bashing others when you are offended is offensive too.

The Malaysian Bar is concerned over the move to give 'full licence' to Jawi to act on the transgender community.

Journalists will always be on 'war footing' with the powers that be.

This is not a sign of economic recovery, there has yet to be any reason for optimism.

UPDATED 2.10PM | PARLIAMENT | This after he refused to make a ruling yesterday, prompting criticism from opposition MPs.

Azhar should have remembered his criticisms of ex-speakers in controlling an unruly House when Baling MP showed his flair for 'oration'.

Perikatan Nasional has broken the laws in appointing the new speaker and deputy speaker of Parliament.

'Beijing’s claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are completely unlawful,' says Pompeo.

At the sitting today, Bandar Kuching MP Kevin Yii will question the home minister on the awarding citizenship to these people.

Deaths from these three diseases could rise by as much as 10pct, 20pct and 36pct respectively in poor and middle-income countries, the study says.

CORONAVIRUS | All indoor facilities, such as bars, restaurants and hair salons, were also ordered to cease operations in the nation's most populous state.

'Few were paying attention or listening when Azhar took his oath… he looked lost when the ruckus was going on in the House…'

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

Poverty is a real, desperate lack of funds but for economic planners and politicians, poverty is just a numbers game.

It goes against the fundamental rights to association as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, says Takiyuddin.