Archive - 28 July 2020

CORONAVIRUS | This follows after 16 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the state.

SRC TRIAL | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says Perikatan Nasional government always upholds the rule of law.

The deposit was part of a transaction for Nurulhidayah to obtain a 60 percent stake in Ri-yaz Asset.

Sembrong MP Hishammuddin Hussein also calls on all parties to remain calm and not act hastily.

SRC TRIAL | Defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says he is optimistic that Najib will be exonerated by the higher courts.

UPDATED 11.00PM | Najib, in response, sarcastically thanks Khairy for his 'fight' against the Pakatan Harapan government until it collapsed.

The judge is a relative of Mahathir is one of the wild allegations on social media.

LETTER | It may be too late for the bill to only now mitigate the impact of the MCO.

SLIM POLLS | Perak PKR had said it would not contest in the by-election after taking into account the Covid-19 pandemic.

This came after PAS expressed its wish to defend the six parliamentary seats it had won in GE14.

I hope we will remain calm and be open to any decision that the party will undertake, says the Umno president.

UPDATED 7.50PM | The former PM was slapped with a total prison term of 72 years but the judge ordered for the sentences to run concurrently.

SRC TRIAL | He made an off the cuff speech after the defence and prosecution completed the mitigation process.

Hanifah says this is because the document has been classified as an official secret, contains technical and sensitive matters.

He adds that for those blacklisted, members of the public must first go to the RTD branch or state offices before making payment.

Institutional reform needed so BN-type political climate that allowed for large-scale decay does not happen again, they say.

It has reinforced concerns that S'pore is a soft target for China to recruit as city-state's passport grants easy access to almost everywhere.

'Comfort woman' is a euphemism for women forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels.

CORONAVIRUS | The new cases comprise 28 local transmissions and 11 imported infections.

CORONAVIRUS | Minister says this is part of efforts to help develop a vaccine through international collaborations.

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the health authorities have been reminding the public daily on the need to follow the set SOPs.

'We don't want to take drastic action as we do not want to be seen as provoking,' says Sentul police chief.

C Sivarraajh is now free to vote and also contest in elections.

'Increase in Parliament seats for East M'sia will ensure people's welfare and improve national integration.'

Whatever happens, we will continue to support 'Bossku' until death, says one loyal supporter.

This follows the guilty verdict for Najib in the SRC International case.

UPDATED 6.55PM | Umno, meanwhile, maintains faith in Najib's ability to clear his name by appealing the High Court decision.

Chow says the federal govt, MAHB will have to consider all their financial obligations and commitment on the project.

PARLIAMENT | Another four projects with investments totalling RM9.14 billion are currently being evaluated, says deputy minister.

PARLIAMENT | Gobind Singh Deo says the deal sets a precedent for those accused of theft or corruption whereby they can just return ill-gotten gains.

However, the prosecution has objected to it saying that mitigation needs to continue as the full judgment has been announced.

Suria KLCC Group rewarded its customers through its exciting ‘Golden Ticket Campaign’ which took place at all its three malls.

PARLIAMENT | The government is determined to have a new slogan not only for within the country but also abroad, says deputy minister.

UPDATED 6.20PM | Party info chief Shahril Hamdan says the move will also atone for the 'cruelty' of the past government.

No reason given for the termination other than the assemblyperson allegedly committed disciplinary violations.

UPDATED 2.26PM | Banks will only suffer losses when their loans become non-performing loans, points out Akmal Nasir.

CM says this after the Warisan-led Sabah govt survived a renewed political coup attempt last week.

PARLIAMENT | In rebutting an assertion by Mat Sabu on the matter, Zulkifli cited a book stating the prophet's hijrah was not an act of fleeing.

It is the theme for this year's National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations as M'sians come together to fight Covid-19.

UPDATED 9.31PM | The former PM was calm when the judge delivered his verdict at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

PARLIAMENT | Most cases involve those aged 18-45, with Selangor registering highest number of complaints.

PARLIAMENT | The sale of alcohol has become laxer which is why the new guidelines are necessary, says Annuar Musa.

Court rules no breach of CA when Sin Chew demoted, slashed pay of NUJ general secretary Chin Sung Chew.

PARLIAMENT | Meanwhile, the Education Ministry says it has yet to receive the UEC task force report.

It marks the start of the 2020 National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang campaign.

Although it will be hard for PKR to wrest back Gombak and Ampang from the two, Amirudin vows the party will reclaim the seats.

The prohibition on interstate travel imposed during Hari Raya Aidilfitri is no longer in force.

Clarifying his statement, the Umno deputy chief says the matter may be discussed by the party if Muhyiddin is agreeable.

Foreign journalists on tight deadlines can only be as fair and accurate as their contextualising of stories to realities on the ground.

PARLIAMENT | This is the route from Dungun in Terengganu to Mentakab in Pahang, Transport Ministry says in a written reply.

CORONAVIRUS | These are the Kuching, Samarahan and Serian divisions, which have been categorised as Covid-19 yellow/red zone areas.

Malaysiakini brings you the latest updates on the verdict of ex-premier Najib's RM42m SRC International trial.

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

After almost being violently hurt by her husband, why did she forgive him and instead of calling for help, requested everyone to back off?

IndustriAll claims Gopalkishnam has been receiving calls, visits from Home Ministry over a Channel 4 interview on forced labour claims.