Archive - 16 July 2020

Twitter silences some top accounts after internal systems hacked

Twitter silences some top accounts after internal systems hacked

Twitter says employees with access to its internal systems had been successfully targeted by hackers.
Perak Syariah Supreme Court begins first hearing

Perak Syariah Supreme Court begins first hearing

The first case today after being established through a gazette dated Aug 26, 2019 involves a matrimonial property case.
Lima '21 cancelled due to economic factor, Covid-19 pandemic

Lima '21 cancelled due to economic factor, Covid-19 pandemic

The decision to cancel the exhibition was made after taking into consideration views from other stakeholders.
Selangor state assembly approves motion to create anti-hopping law

Selangor state assembly approves motion to create anti-hopping law

State speaker says the motion would be sent to the Parliament within two more weeks.
Covid-19: Tracing of contacts escalates following death in Kuching

Covid-19: Tracing of contacts escalates following death in Kuching

Douglas Uggah Embas says 217 preliminary screenings had been done so far in the Stutong community market area.
Covid-19 bill will protect customers of credit sales - minister

Covid-19 bill will protect customers of credit sales - minister

It involves amendments to the Consumer Protection Act 1999.
Mosti to formulate atomic energy bill to update, regulate safety aspect

Mosti to formulate atomic energy bill to update, regulate safety aspect

The formulation of the bill is in line with international good practices, says AELB.
Selangor disagrees with proposal to revert ECRL to its original alignment

Selangor disagrees with proposal to revert ECRL to its original alignment

It is because the original alignment passed through a water catchment area in Selangor.

More fiscal measures needed for vulnerable groups, informal sector - economist

More fiscal measures needed for vulnerable groups, informal sector - economist

Jomo Kwame Sundaram says fiscal measures should have been better targeted.
Murder charge reinstated, homeless man sent to the gallows

Murder charge reinstated, homeless man sent to the gallows

The Court of Appeal has agreed with the prosecution's submission that High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman had misdirected in law and facts.
Groups gather to mark victims of custodial death

Groups gather to mark victims of custodial death

They also repeat the call for the formation of IPCMC.

Jalil Rasheed not an LSE graduate, Dewan Rakyat told

Jalil Rasheed not an LSE graduate, Dewan Rakyat told

PARLIAMENT | The London School of Economics and Political Science has confirmed that the former CEO of PNB is not its graduate.

What's behind rising tensions in the South China Sea?

What's behind rising tensions in the South China Sea?

The rivals have accused each other of stoking tension in the strategic waterway.
Flash floods kill at least 30 in Indonesia

Flash floods kill at least 30 in Indonesia

Hundreds are displaced and 15 people remain missing.

Clarifying testing rate, DG assures Covid-19 under control in Malaysia

Clarifying testing rate, DG assures Covid-19 under control in Malaysia

He says the country’s testing rate was on par with South Korea, a country lauded for its Covid-19 response.
S'wak DAP moots deadline for Anwar to get the numbers

S'wak DAP moots deadline for Anwar to get the numbers

It proposes that after the deadline passes, a similar opportunity be given to Shafie Apdal.

China encroachment: Hisham says he was referring to one incident only

China encroachment: Hisham says he was referring to one incident only

The foreign minister says if Anifah Aman understands the context, he will not make harsh comments.

DG: Ministry mulls placing returnees from high-risk countries at quarantine centres, hotels

DG: Ministry mulls placing returnees from high-risk countries at quarantine centres, hotels

UPDATED 8.27PM | MOH is also studying whether to allow returnees without conducive home quarantine conditions to be quarantined away from home.

Local authorities must act against owners of abandoned premises - S'gor MB

Local authorities must act against owners of abandoned premises - S'gor MB

This to prevent the buildings from misuse by certain parties or becoming mosquito breeding grounds.

'I want to sweep away all elements of gangsterism' - IGP

'I want to sweep away all elements of gangsterism' - IGP

He says this will include gangsterism at the school level.

Singapore's rulers fret over generational shift in big election win

Singapore's rulers fret over generational shift in big election win

Surveys released this week say a youth backlash was reinforced by disaffection from middle-aged voters.
King supports govt’s firm measures to curb entry of undocumented migrants

King supports govt’s firm measures to curb entry of undocumented migrants

His Majesty takes note that the integrated operation dubbed 'Ops Benteng' is being carried out.
Ex-1MDB CEO: Regardless of IPIC's bond guarantee, govt ultimately liable

Ex-1MDB CEO: Regardless of IPIC's bond guarantee, govt ultimately liable

1MDB TRIAL | He disagrees with the defence's suggestion that 1MDB shouldered the ultimate liability.

Covid-19: Three new cases, active cases drop to 77

Covid-19: Three new cases, active cases drop to 77

CORONAVIRUS | There are one imported case and two local transmissions.

LETTER | Put racists to shame

LETTER | Put racists to shame

A citizen is worried to see many racist remarks being made under the veil of anonymity.

Najib calls on banks to make sacrifices, extend loan moratorium

Najib calls on banks to make sacrifices, extend loan moratorium

PARLIAMENT | Former premier says this would actually serve the banks' interest in the long term.
Two senior immigration officers among five charged with human trafficking

Two senior immigration officers among five charged with human trafficking

The five are accused of smuggling 8 migrants into the country.

MACC to question Syed Saddiq again tomorrow

MACC to question Syed Saddiq again tomorrow

UPDATED 11.57PM | Syed Saddiq is released after about three hours and asked to return at 10am.

Abang Jo renews call for Sabah, Sarawak to be given one-third of parliamentary seats

Abang Jo renews call for Sabah, Sarawak to be given one-third of parliamentary seats

UPDATED 7.17PM | He says the current distribution of seats allows for constitutional amendments without taking into account Sabah and Sarawak.

Majority of issues in auditor-general's report resolved: MRT Corp

Majority of issues in auditor-general's report resolved: MRT Corp

However, there are some issues pending, most of which involve actions such as software updating, the company says.

Split opinions over 'job guarantee scheme' proposal

Split opinions over 'job guarantee scheme' proposal

Some say it’s a misplaced idea but political leaders and unionists feel it’s worth considering to curb unemployment.
Felda in talks with Finance Ministry on RM2.5b sukuk

Felda in talks with Finance Ministry on RM2.5b sukuk

This will be Felda’s second sukuk issuance after its first one in 2018 worth RM2 billion.

Covid will spur digital transformation of Malaysia’s SMEs

Covid will spur digital transformation of Malaysia’s SMEs

Technology has become the lifeline of SMEs across all industry sectors.
Sexual harassment: UM says lecturer penalised but can't detail how

Sexual harassment: UM says lecturer penalised but can't detail how

After student goes to police to demand for more transparency, top university cites privacy concerns.

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High Court throws out Deepak's suit against Najib, Rosmah and Azeez

High Court throws out Deepak's suit against Najib, Rosmah and Azeez

Plaintiffs ordered to pay RM25,000 in costs over suit filed on taxes incurred for allegedly acting as proxies for the couple.

Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairperson

Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairperson

He was previously EPF chairperson for 13 years until his retirement this year.
MACC fails to forfeit money, assets from ex-ministry sec-gen

MACC fails to forfeit money, assets from ex-ministry sec-gen

The High Court has set aside a Sessions Court decision allowing the forfeiture.

Court temporarily bars Tarek Obaid, PetroSaudi from using 1MDB-linked funds

Court temporarily bars Tarek Obaid, PetroSaudi from using 1MDB-linked funds

UPDATED 3.10PM | The bar is in force until the court hears the main asset forfeiture application on Aug 28.

Anifah claims Hisham 'ignorant or in denial' over Chinese vessels

Anifah claims Hisham 'ignorant or in denial' over Chinese vessels

This after the minister says there has been no encroachment by Chinese vessels since PN came to power.

Court allows Najib to attend Parliament, proceedings to end earlier at 3.15pm

Court allows Najib to attend Parliament, proceedings to end earlier at 3.15pm

The judge makes this ruling following a letter from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.

COMMENT | Stimulus injection is working well

COMMENT | Stimulus injection is working well

COMMENT | The rapid turnarounds in production since April suggest a very strong possibility for a V-shaped recovery.

Time to reveal details of Harapan's Pedra Branca act - Umno man to PN govt

Time to reveal details of Harapan's Pedra Branca act - Umno man to PN govt

The previous Harapan govt withdrew its appeal over the ICJ ruling which awarded legal jurisdiction of Pedra Branca to S'pore.

Sabah allows karaoke centres, arcades to reopen

Sabah allows karaoke centres, arcades to reopen

CM says indoor funfairs, edutainment outlets and children’s play gyms can also resume operations but must follow SOPs.

Australian researchers track COVID-19 in wastewater

Australian researchers track COVID-19 in wastewater

As Australia considers how to safely welcome international visitors again, testing wastewater systems on long-haul planes and cruise ships could provide crucial information on detecting the presence of the COVID-19 virus in incoming passengers.

Top Glove on US detention order list likely over foreign labour issue

Top Glove on US detention order list likely over foreign labour issue

UPDATED 3.58PM | The move is intended to halt the import of goods from listed firms, Top Glove looks to resolve the matter soon.

EC is ready for GE15 - minister

EC is ready for GE15 - minister

Takiyuddin Hassan says the EC will also prepare more polling stations in constituencies with a high number of voters and update the electoral roll.

Court to hear rape case involving Tronoh rep on Oct 19

Court to hear rape case involving Tronoh rep on Oct 19

This is pending the Federal Court’s decision on Paul Yong’s appeal to transfer the case to the High Court.

Man charged in Kepong launderette cat killing

Man charged in Kepong launderette cat killing

He will also be sent to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta for psychiatric observation due to his alleged unstable mental state.

UOB Malaysia to continue assisting customers post-moratorium

UOB Malaysia to continue assisting customers post-moratorium

Customers who need financial assistance post-moratorium are asked to contact the bank.

Khairy sidesteps former minister's poser on Lynas

Khairy sidesteps former minister's poser on Lynas

UPDATED 1.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister is asked to compare Lynas operating requirements under BN time with Harapan’s.

Amanah man loses Yadim chief post ahead of Dec contract expiry

Amanah man loses Yadim chief post ahead of Dec contract expiry

He will be replaced by PAS central committee member Nasruddin Hassan effective immediately.

LETTER | Catch the momentum on cleanliness post-Covid-19

LETTER | Catch the momentum on cleanliness post-Covid-19

Instead of reverting to old habits, we should forge new ones.

Minister encourages M'sians to take palm oil vitamin E supplements

Minister encourages M'sians to take palm oil vitamin E supplements

PARLIAMENT | Plantation industries and commodities minister says this after MP takes a jab at the spoonful of red palm oil campaign.

UOB Malaysia committed to supporting customers to manage the impact of COVID-19

UOB Malaysia committed to supporting customers to manage the impact of COVID-19

Customers who need further financial assistance post-moratorium are asked to contact the Bank.

Defence counsel unwell, Rosmah trial vacated

Defence counsel unwell, Rosmah trial vacated

The lawyer concerned has lost his voice, the judge is told.

Minister says no to PPSMI revival, to restudy Jawi script lessons

Minister says no to PPSMI revival, to restudy Jawi script lessons

PPSMI is first introduced in 2003 by former PM Dr Mahathir and scrapped in 2011.

China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic'

China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic'

UPDATED 2.50PM | Beijing's Liaison Office said the move would only damage US interests while having little impact on Hong Kong.

Limkokwing Uni slapped with show-cause letter over 'King of Africa' billboard

Limkokwing Uni slapped with show-cause letter over 'King of Africa' billboard

The higher education ministry is probing the university.

5 cabinet members yet to declare assets, PM to crack whip

5 cabinet members yet to declare assets, PM to crack whip

PARLIAMENT | Muhyiddin says he would take a serious look at the matter.
LETTER | M'sia needs holistic fight against racism

LETTER | M'sia needs holistic fight against racism

Let's embrace the principles of humanity to respect one another in the spirit of equality and denounce hypocrisy.

Second group of US diplomats fly back to China amid frayed ties

Second group of US diplomats fly back to China amid frayed ties

The US is working to fully restaff its mission in China, one of its largest in the world.

Unofficial Hong Kong vote sees new generation take over battle for democracy

Unofficial Hong Kong vote sees new generation take over battle for democracy

Beijing denounces the vote as illegal and warned it may have violated the new security law.
Edict frustrated after denial of permission for Black Thursday gathering

Edict frustrated after denial of permission for Black Thursday gathering

UPDATED 11.35AM | A letter from the police says the NGO did not submit a complete application.

EC's preparedness to hold general election to be raised in Parliament today

EC's preparedness to hold general election to be raised in Parliament today

Questions by Padang Terap MP Mahdzir Khalid include a proposal to apply electronic voting.

State rep's death paves way for by-election and 9 news you may have missed

State rep's death paves way for by-election and 9 news you may have missed

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

Fauci calls White House criticism of him bizarre, says 'let's stop this nonsense'

Fauci calls White House criticism of him bizarre, says 'let's stop this nonsense'

The recent spike in coronavirus infections put Fauci on a collision course with the White House.
COMMENT | How to protect journalists from online harassment

COMMENT | How to protect journalists from online harassment

When the marketplace of ideas is not functioning properly, regulation is needed.
PKR says it will contest the Slim state by-election

PKR says it will contest the Slim state by-election

SLIM POLLS | The seat has fallen vacant with the death of its four-term assemblyperson, Mohd Khusairi Abdul Talib of Umno.

COMMENT | Parliament speaker - The Art of the deal

COMMENT | Parliament speaker - The Art of the deal

COMMENT | All government positions are a compact between the individual and political interests.

YOURSAY | Where Art thou when Kasthuri needs you?

YOURSAY | Where Art thou when Kasthuri needs you?

‘Art, Art. What has become of you?’
Khusairi was a leader who cared about others, says Zahid Hamidi

Khusairi was a leader who cared about others, says Zahid Hamidi

The Umno Supreme Council member was a friend to all, regardless of race and religion, says the party president.

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir didn’t topple Umno, the people did’

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir didn’t topple Umno, the people did’

‘Harapan already came close to winning in GE13 even though Anwar was thrown in jail…’

How a two-legged canine started a Muslim couple's dog-rescuing journey

How a two-legged canine started a Muslim couple's dog-rescuing journey

Nurul Ain and Muhammad Razeef hope to break the taboos against dogs among the Malaysian Muslim community.
Living near gas flaring sites may increase risk of preterm birth, study shows

Living near gas flaring sites may increase risk of preterm birth, study shows

A team of California researchers revealed there is a 50 percent higher chance of this for women living within 5km of oil and gas production sites.

COMMENT | OSA should be replaced with law on right to information

COMMENT | OSA should be replaced with law on right to information

Centre for Independent Journalism is concerned that the OSA continues to be used by the state and its apparatus.

Shafie visualises M'sia without racism, plans to use Borneo as new economic hub

Shafie visualises M'sia without racism, plans to use Borneo as new economic hub

The Sabah chief minister - recently mooted as a potential opposition PM candidate - speaks of his vision for the country.