Archive - 25 July 2020

Covid-19: Kuching declared red zone, Sentosa Hospital closed

Covid-19: Kuching declared red zone, Sentosa Hospital closed

All employees of the hospital have been placed under quarantine on the premises, says health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Family appoints lawyers for Rayhan, NGOs call for fair trial

Family appoints lawyers for Rayhan, NGOs call for fair trial

Groups also urge Putrajaya to ensure the Bangladeshi national’s safety when in custody.
PBS leader dismisses claims assemblypersons offered millions to defect

PBS leader dismisses claims assemblypersons offered millions to defect

Warisan leaders need to stop all the drama, says PBS' info chief.

Govt looking to reactivate Jasa - deputy minister

Govt looking to reactivate Jasa - deputy minister

Last week, it was reported that a propaganda unit set up by Saifuddin Abdullah had faced budget issues.
Decision on 5G tenders likely soon, says deputy minister

Decision on 5G tenders likely soon, says deputy minister

Zahidi Zainul Abidin says the spectrum band is important to maximise usage nationwide.
Guan Eng leaves MACC HQ after more than seven hours

Guan Eng leaves MACC HQ after more than seven hours

UPDATED 8.33PM | He was in questioning as a witness in connection with the Penang undersea tunnel project.

85pct of construction projects disrupted by MCO have resumed: minister

85pct of construction projects disrupted by MCO have resumed: minister

The remainder of the projects are facing supply and manpower problems, says Senior Minister (Infrastructure) Fadillah Yusof.

Tian Chua says new NGO not related to pro-Azmin groups

Tian Chua says new NGO not related to pro-Azmin groups

Former PKR leaders such as Haniza Talha, Hilman Idham, and Afif Bahardin were present at its launch today.

Local govt elections: Zuraida ready to ‘concede’ idea if PN says no

Local govt elections: Zuraida ready to ‘concede’ idea if PN says no

This comes after PN partners Umno, PAS and GPS opposed reintroducing the third vote.

Covid-19: Second day with more than 20 new infections

Covid-19: Second day with more than 20 new infections

UPDATED 6.16PM | There are 167 active cases now, four more than yesterday, says the Health Ministry.

1MDB: Govt to receive US$2.5b from Goldman Sachs in 2 months

1MDB: Govt to receive US$2.5b from Goldman Sachs in 2 months

The cash payment is part of a total settlement of US$3.9 billion (RM16.63 billion) which the group had agreed to.
SOP on use of firearms by Rela members to be tightened

SOP on use of firearms by Rela members to be tightened

Rela has been supplied with shotguns before but there was abuse as the SOP was quite loose.

Melaka Health Dept denies Covid-19 case at Melaka Sentral

Melaka Health Dept denies Covid-19 case at Melaka Sentral

This after a message went viral on WhatsApp on the presence of foreigners with Covid-19 at the bus terminal.

Focus is on creative industry in proposed Finas Act amendments - Ahmad Idham

Focus is on creative industry in proposed Finas Act amendments - Ahmad Idham

One of the reasons why Finas was established is to encourage creative industry players, he says.

Police to begin arresting, charging returnees who skip second Covid-19 test

Police to begin arresting, charging returnees who skip second Covid-19 test

UPDATED 3.36PM | Defence Minister Ismail Sabri says the 2,897 have the next two days to repeat their test.


Anwar: Misleading to say Harapan already decided to make way to Team Dr M

Anwar: Misleading to say Harapan already decided to make way to Team Dr M

SLIM POLLS | The opposition leader says a decision will be made next week on whether to contest the Slim by-election.

Shafie: We didn't stop willing defectors but don't coerce the unwilling

Shafie: We didn't stop willing defectors but don't coerce the unwilling

Sabah chief minister wants an investigation into a series of attempts to coerce assemblypersons to defect.
Lecturer conned of RM325,000 in Macau scam

Lecturer conned of RM325,000 in Macau scam

The scammer impersonated court staff and police officers.

Vietnam back on Covid-19 alert after first local infection in 3 months

Vietnam back on Covid-19 alert after first local infection in 3 months

A 57-year-old from Danang had tested positive three times for the virus, prompting the isolation of 50 people he came in contact with.

Malaysian wins best webcomic in Eisner Awards

Malaysian wins best webcomic in Eisner Awards

Erica Eng won in the best webcomic category with her 'Fried Rice Comic'.

Let courts decide on suit against speakers, lawyer tells Azalina

Let courts decide on suit against speakers, lawyer tells Azalina

Haniff Khatri Abdulla tells Azalina to let the courts decide rather than confusing the public.

I did not lie in Al Jazeera interview, says Rayhan

I did not lie in Al Jazeera interview, says Rayhan

The migrant, who was arrested yesterday, says he did not commit any crime.

COMMENT | Racism is closer than you think

COMMENT | Racism is closer than you think

‘My first encounter with racism was after Form Five when I found that some very clever…’
Migrant in Al Jazeera documentary to be deported

Migrant in Al Jazeera documentary to be deported

He is also blacklisted from ever coming to Malaysia again, says Immigration DG.

Bank's US$3.9bil reparations for 1MDB made possible after BN's fall - Harapan

Bank's US$3.9bil reparations for 1MDB made possible after BN's fall - Harapan

The coalition says that the settlement proves wrongdoing and key personalities involved cannot be let off.
Direct selling agent issued RM50,000 compound for selling Covid-19 bracelets

Direct selling agent issued RM50,000 compound for selling Covid-19 bracelets

The bracelets that were promoted on the agent's Facebook claimed capable of warding off the coronavirus.

LETTER | Blitz on corruption in private sector

LETTER | Blitz on corruption in private sector

What can be done about the rising costs of corruption in the private sector?

YOURSAY | ‘Don’t expect Najib and Zahid to sacrifice themselves’

YOURSAY | ‘Don’t expect Najib and Zahid to sacrifice themselves’

‘This is because they know that only by returning to power can save them.’
Goldman Sachs to pay M'sia RM16.6bil, and 8 news you may have missed

Goldman Sachs to pay M'sia RM16.6bil, and 8 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Migrant who gave interview to Al Jazeera arrested

Migrant who gave interview to Al Jazeera arrested

He was arrested by the Immigration Department and handed over to the police.

'Requiring newsrooms to have Finas licence violates press freedom'

'Requiring newsrooms to have Finas licence violates press freedom'

International Press Institute says M'sian govt is trying to stifle independent media by enforcing arbitrary restrictions.

WHO reports record daily increase in global Covid-19 cases, up over 284,000

WHO reports record daily increase in global Covid-19 cases, up over 284,000

Death also rose by 9,573, the highst one-day increase since April 30.

Researcher linked to Chinese military in US custody

Researcher linked to Chinese military in US custody

The US claims the researcher was part of a network of associates who concealed their military affiliation when applying for visas.

Israel strikes Syrian army positions in retaliatory attack

Israel strikes Syrian army positions in retaliatory attack

This is after mortars being allegedly fired toward the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

'101 East' team facing unprecedented level of attack, says Al Jazeera

'101 East' team facing unprecedented level of attack, says Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera English managing director Giles Trendle expresses concern that journalists are being treated like criminals.