Archive - 31 July 2020

RON95, RON97 prices unchanged, diesel up one sen

RON95, RON97 prices unchanged, diesel up one sen

The government will continue to monitor the trends of global crude oil prices, says the Finance Ministry

NO RM10m PKR letter of demand yet, says Saifuddin

NO RM10m PKR letter of demand yet, says Saifuddin

He says he will consult with his lawyers when he receives the letter.

The Malaysian retail situation during COVID-19

The Malaysian retail situation during COVID-19

5 Hard Truths + 5 Must Dos that retailers can adopt to survive

Sabah MACC to probe claims of assemblypersons offered money to jump parties

Sabah MACC to probe claims of assemblypersons offered money to jump parties

Sabah MACC director S Karunanithy says after being contacted, the assemblypersons refused to make official reports.

Malaysia sends 'unusually strong' protest to China over maritime claims

Malaysia sends 'unusually strong' protest to China over maritime claims

Malaysia's statement is to be circulated to all countries via the UN secretary-general, according to a report.

Swiss court convicts banker for turning blind eye to 1MDB funds

Swiss court convicts banker for turning blind eye to 1MDB funds

The former executive at private bank Coutts & Co Ltd was fined USD55,000.

COMMENT | The spin about 'untouchable' Najib

COMMENT | The spin about 'untouchable' Najib

COMMENT | Our task now is to debunk Najib's spin and persuade his supporters to accept the truth.

Slim polls - Harapan not contesting, makes way for Dr M's faction

Slim polls - Harapan not contesting, makes way for Dr M's faction

SLIM POLLS | We will give space to Mahathir’s Bersatu faction to contest, says Harapan secretariat secretary Saifuddin Nasution.

Covid-19: 12 new cases, one in-community death

Covid-19: 12 new cases, one in-community death

UPDATED 7.09PM | CORONAVIRUS | One case involved a man in Sabah who did not seek medical treatment and died in four days after symptoms appear.

Deviating from his division head, DAP Youth secretary defends Jawi lawsuit

Deviating from his division head, DAP Youth secretary defends Jawi lawsuit

Eric Teh claims criticism by DAP Youth chief Howard Lee was just personal opinion.

Jho Low not in Macau, says top security official

Jho Low not in Macau, says top security official

Macau's Secretariat for Security says Malaysian cops were told this in 2018.

Upko sacks vice-president for supporting Musa Aman

Upko sacks vice-president for supporting Musa Aman

Abidin was at Wednesday's press conference where Musa claimed he had a majority to topple the Warisan state govt.

Boost adds rewards for ePenjana with its #KasiTambah campaign

Boost adds rewards for ePenjana with its #KasiTambah campaign

The e-wallet's perks and rewards supplements the RM50 ePenjana credit given by the government.

Hong Kong leader expected to announce election delay, hurting opposition hopes

Hong Kong leader expected to announce election delay, hurting opposition hopes

The city is set to vote on Sept 6, with the opposition hoping to win a historic majority due to widespread resentment of Beijing’s new security law.

Warisan chair blasts Musa Aman for criticising Sabah assembly dissolution

Warisan chair blasts Musa Aman for criticising Sabah assembly dissolution

UPDATED 7.25PM | Liew Vui Keong says the dissolution and coming state polls put to end Musa's 'insatiable thirst' to wrest power.

Fresh probe into Teoh Beng Hock's case still ongoing

Fresh probe into Teoh Beng Hock's case still ongoing

The AGC had asked the police to continue their probe on Feb 24 after receiving the investigation papers.

Police tracking down suspect seen beating security guard with baton

Police tracking down suspect seen beating security guard with baton

UPDATED 9.46PM | This comes after the Nepali embassy lodged a report and appealed to the public for more information.

Annuar Musa: Umno to announce Slim by-election candidate on Aug 12

Annuar Musa: Umno to announce Slim by-election candidate on Aug 12

SLIM POLLS | BN sec-gen says PAS and Bersatu will make way for Umno to contest.

Amanah leader: N Sembilan, S'gor may be next targets after failed coup in Sabah

Amanah leader: N Sembilan, S'gor may be next targets after failed coup in Sabah

After the coup failed, the traitors will not be resting easy, says Shazni Munir.

Sabah: EC recognises assembly dissolution, to discuss snap poll details

Sabah: EC recognises assembly dissolution, to discuss snap poll details

The Commission cites the state constitution which states an election must be held within 60 days of dissolution.

Sabah: Nominated, elected assemblypersons have the same rights

Sabah: Nominated, elected assemblypersons have the same rights

The numbers game in Sabah raises questions whether nominated assemblypersons have the same powers as those elected.

C4: MACC must act on Sabah bribery allegations now

C4: MACC must act on Sabah bribery allegations now

Anti-corruption watchdog wants claims by state reps to be investigated immediately.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha from Malaysiakini

Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha from Malaysiakini

We wish Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha to all Malaysiakini readers.
Sabah assembly dissolved, and 9 news you may have missed

Sabah assembly dissolved, and 9 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
China-backed hackers targeted Covid-19 vaccine firm Moderna, says US security official

China-backed hackers targeted Covid-19 vaccine firm Moderna, says US security official

Moderna’s vaccine candidate is one of the earliest and biggest bets by the Trump administration.

A grave issue - preserving the early history of KL

A grave issue - preserving the early history of KL

KINIGUIDE | The Bukit Seputeh cemeteries are the last resting place for several important figures of early Kuala Lumpur.

Manufacturers' federation blasts plan to limit foreign workers to three sectors

Manufacturers' federation blasts plan to limit foreign workers to three sectors

The proposed move was announced without stakeholder consultation, says FMM president Soh Thian Lai.

Australian PM: Sydney outbreak under control, Melbourne spike challenging

Australian PM: Sydney outbreak under control, Melbourne spike challenging

CORONAVIRUS | The state of Victoria, where Melbourne is the capital, accounts for 60 percent of the nation’s 16,303 cases.

History of Sabah’s past defections

History of Sabah’s past defections

In 1994, defections in Sabah led to the fall of a state govt for the first time in Malaysian politics. It was not the last.

Trump floats election delay, lawmakers in both parties reject idea

Trump floats election delay, lawmakers in both parties reject idea

Critics and even Trump’s allies dismissed the notion as an unserious attempt to distract from devastating economic news.

TikTok sued by rival Triller for patent infringement

TikTok sued by rival Triller for patent infringement

The suit focuses on TikTok's 'Green Screen Video' feature that was rolled out last December.
DAP leaders pan colleague’s Jawi lawsuit

DAP leaders pan colleague’s Jawi lawsuit

These so-called 'heroes' wannabees are reasons why people see DAP as a liability, says Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming.
Selangor ruler reminds Muslims to be vigilant while celebrating Aidiladha

Selangor ruler reminds Muslims to be vigilant while celebrating Aidiladha

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri call on all Muslims in the state to follow recovery MCO guidelines when celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha.

In Mecca, a fortunate few pray for a pandemic-free world

In Mecca, a fortunate few pray for a pandemic-free world

For the first time in modern history, it has dramatically reduced the number of pilgrims to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to.
UK Covid-19 infections rise as ministers fret over second wave in Europe

UK Covid-19 infections rise as ministers fret over second wave in Europe

CORONAVIRUS | Britain reported its highest number of new Covid-19 infections on Thursday with 846 new cases.

LETTER | Malaysia in political peril

LETTER | Malaysia in political peril

Political brokers are throwing health and safety into the wind in the bid for power.

SRC case: Eight takeaways from the judge's verdict

SRC case: Eight takeaways from the judge's verdict

'That he honestly believed the funds were donations is nothing but an implausible concoction'.

YOURSAY | The frogs have jumped in vain in Sabah

YOURSAY | The frogs have jumped in vain in Sabah

‘Bury for good those who try to steal the govt and deny you the choice you made in GE14.’
Indonesian graft fugitive arrested in Malaysia

Indonesian graft fugitive arrested in Malaysia

Ex-AG Apandi Ali had previously urged Indonesian authorities to drop the tycoon Djoko Tjandra's corruption conviction.