Archive - 7 August 2020

Since its formation was just announced, he added he will adopt a 'wait and see' approach.

In fact, Mahathir's 'Bebas' may need a coalition to back it up rather than it standing on its own, says one analyst.

LETTER | Otherwise, we will continue to be short-changed and outwitted like in the Goldman Sachs deal.

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Azam Baki questions the brouhaha over the DAP sec-gen's arrest prior to being charged in court.

And if there are no other candidates, he adds.

This because a worshipper at the surau had been in close contact with a Covid-19-positive individual from the the Sivagangga cluster in Kedah.

The investigation papers have been handed over to the Attorney-General's Chambers, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

The special meeting will be chaired by EC deputy chairman Azmi Sharom.

I call upon those who claim that Adib was beaten up and so on, to come forward, urges IGP Abdul Hamid Bador.

This includes the 'Bersatu Blackout' logo used by party dissidents aligned with Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

This for her alleged involvement with a private company, Excel Property Management and Consultancy Sdn Bhd, says her lawyer.

The revised earnings reflect a larger-than-previously-announced provision for legal and regulatory costs.

LETTER | The problems arose when the contract system for the employment of doctors in the public sector was introduced in 2017.

The new political entity could decide which bloc wins the next general election.

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 25 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded nationwide, including the 12 from the cluster.

Former PM also hopes that the DAP leader would be given fair treatment.

COMMENT | It will be interesting to see what kind of evidence the prosecution will produce to convict Lim.

UPDATED 7.23PM | The party, referred to as 'Bebas' for now, will uphold Bersatu's original struggles, says former PM.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court rules his application has no merit.

Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar adds the drone and super drone industry has a high potential in the local and international markets.

The Segamat lawmaker will be the first non-bumiputera MP to join Bersatu.

KINIGUIDE| UPDATED AUG 7, 2020 | Politics aside, here are the facts behind MACC's ongoing probe into the mega-project.

This reeks of double standard, says the minister when commenting on the case against Lim Guan Eng.

The former Penang chief minister claims the allegation is meant to tarnish his reputation.

US President Donald Trump has issued an order to ban US transactions involving China's Tencent on national security grounds.

Najib’s supporters had gathered at the KL Court Complex with complete disregard of physical distancing and SOP.

The EC's acting chair was responding to speculation following the online circulation of a number of GE15 training letters.

It claims typographical errors in two affidavits in support of the government’s suit against former PM Najib and 17 others.

The governing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and its allies win 150 seats in the 225-member Parliament.

Escalating disputes between the US and China in the area are raising tensions.

Bersatu deputy president is also saddened by Mahathir's move to form a new party to work with 'conspirators'.

HWGB Biotech shall invest in the Project and in EBI (“Proposed Collaboration”) subject to the terms set out in the Definitive Agreement to be entered into, the principal terms and conditions of which are set out in the Memorandum.

Recall elections make politicians immediately accountable to their constituents.

Mr Minister, your biggest contribution for Malaysia would be to lead a national campaign to eradicate smoking and vaping.

The foreign minister also discussed South China Seas issues with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

'We welcome feedback from stakeholders with any information that can help us to conduct a full and proper investigation on any malpractices.'

Caretaker CM says Sabah has seen defections a few times in its electoral history, presses for law to prevent that.

The recusal bid follows former AG Apandi Ali's claims that Sri Ram had tried to coax him to play a role to arrest Najib.

UPDATED 4PM | Speculation is rife that the former finance minister's bungalow scandal may be brought to court again.

This comes after the finance minister claims Thomas had backed the settlement deal on Feb 11.

UPDATED 2.28PM | Chief Minister Shafie Apdal announced on July 30 that he had the governor's consent for the dissolution of the assembly.

The High Court was due to deliver its decision today - but no decision has been made yet.

The governor should emulate the Agong, who met with all 222 MPs during the political crisis in March, he says.

UPDATED | 1.30PM | This comes after the court allows Muhyiddin's application to set aside the suit by Mahathir and four other Bersatu MPs.

'Only the will of the people can stop the destruction of Malaysian democracy. If we do not act fast, the damage may be irreversible.'

TikTok app may be used for disinformation campaigns benefiting the Chinese Communist Party, says US president.

UPDATED 10.40PM | Mahathir is suing over his alleged wrongful termination from Bersatu.

This is how the department should respond when imposing penalties to ensure that victims are not penalised.

All deaths should be thoroughly and transparently investigated, says the human rights body.

UPDATED 10.45AM | Bail has been set at RM1 million and the court orders him to pay at least RM500,000 today.

The chemicals that went up in flames in the Beirut explosion arrived at the port seven years ago on a leaky Russian-leased cargo ship, says its captain.

The authorities have questioned more than 18 port and Customs officials and others involved in maintenance work at the warehouse.

The accounts of Russia’s Sputnik, RT, and China’s Xinhua News are among the media organisations that will be labelled, Twitter said.

UPDATED 9.25AM | 'Their motive is clear, to dismantle DAP, ultimately destroying Harapan,' says Marcus Lim.

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

Water supply to 50 locations will be shut down at midnight tonight to allow repairs to be carried out.

Malaysia remains one of the few countries in the world that continues to maintain this archaic law.

INTERVIEW | The question is, can it survive the GPS juggernaut in the forthcoming state election?

CORONAVIRUS | S'poreans, permanent residents are eligible for subsidies and medical coverage should they need Covid-19 treatment upon returning to the island state.