Archive - 8 August 2020

Applications for M'sia-S'pore cross-border travel opens Monday

Applications for M'sia-S'pore cross-border travel opens Monday

Foreigners living in Singapore who wish to enter Malaysia for a short period of time for official purposes and business dealings can now do so.

Azmin to Sabahans: Elect state govt that shares same aspirations as federal

Azmin to Sabahans: Elect state govt that shares same aspirations as federal

We want a state government that respects and carries the federalism spirit, says the Perikatan Nasional information chief.

Warisan welcomes cooperation with Mahathir's new party

Warisan welcomes cooperation with Mahathir's new party

Shafie Apdal says the cooperation may turn out fruitful if it is in line with the Warisan’s struggles.

Perlis declares targeted enhanced MCO for two areas

Perlis declares targeted enhanced MCO for two areas

UPDATED 10.14PM | The two areas are Kg Kuala Sanglang and Kg Tanah Timbul.

Revolt brewing in Bersatu Johor, defections to Mahathir's new party expected

Revolt brewing in Bersatu Johor, defections to Mahathir's new party expected

Defections are expected even in Muhyiddin Yassin stronghold of Pagoh, according to a division member.

New party - Dr M to look into Anwar's remark on joining Harapan

New party - Dr M to look into Anwar's remark on joining Harapan

'I do not know what he (Anwar) said. I will look into it,' he tells reporters.

Penang DAP: No rally at court for Guan Eng next week

Penang DAP: No rally at court for Guan Eng next week

This comes after police warned it would issue compounds to those who gather outside Butterworth Sessions Court on Aug 10 and 11.
Sierra Leone anti-graft body ends probe involving Limkokwing University

Sierra Leone anti-graft body ends probe involving Limkokwing University

Probe finds that recently deceased minister enabled campus to be set up without following due processes.
'Make way for youths to lead because change comes from them'

'Make way for youths to lead because change comes from them'

Only the young are silly enough to be idealistic and that’s how the world changes, says Penang Institute executive director Ooi Kee Beng.

Please drop charges against Betty, she is not Rosmah 2.0, pleads father-in-law

Please drop charges against Betty, she is not Rosmah 2.0, pleads father-in-law

The veteran politician asks why is there an attempt to paint Betty Chew as the second Rosmah Mansor.

Covid-19: Only one local infection over past 24 hours

Covid-19: Only one local infection over past 24 hours

CORONAVIRUS | The local case is in Negeri Sembilan while six other new cases reported are imported.

2,000 Orang Asli youths to participate in vocational training programme

2,000 Orang Asli youths to participate in vocational training programme

Courses include ceramic, welding, electrical, and airconditioning technology.

Beijing's Hong Kong office says US sanctions 'clowning actions' as tensions escalate

Beijing's Hong Kong office says US sanctions 'clowning actions' as tensions escalate

The US has imposed sanctions on Luo Huining, the head of China’s Liaison Office, as well as Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.

Missionary couple from Sabah die of Covid-19 in Madagascar

Missionary couple from Sabah die of Covid-19 in Madagascar

The couple has been in Madagascar since 2004.
Size of a city - Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses

Size of a city - Canada's last fully intact Arctic ice shelf collapses

The Arctic has been warming at twice the global rate for the last 30 years, due to a process known as Arctic amplification.
Thai protesters demand release of anti-government activists

Thai protesters demand release of anti-government activists

A human rights lawyer and student activist were arrested on Friday and held overnight.

Klang Bersatu disbands, joins wave of Klang Valley defections

Klang Bersatu disbands, joins wave of Klang Valley defections

Earlier today, Selangor assemblyperson for Jeram Mohd Shaid Rosli also announced his departure from Bersatu.

Beatings, marathon shifts among issues faced by Nepali guards, say rights groups

Beatings, marathon shifts among issues faced by Nepali guards, say rights groups

Activists question the causal link between working environment, medical problems and high death rate.
Increase public health allocation, urge Anwar and former deputy health minister

Increase public health allocation, urge Anwar and former deputy health minister

'Money spent on improving our public health should be viewed as an investment and not a cost.'

Muhyiddin: We are all frontliners now

Muhyiddin: We are all frontliners now

Every member of society should consider themselves as frontliners and continue practising the new norms, says PM.

Aziz Bari: Perhaps Perak MB should punch his own face

Aziz Bari: Perhaps Perak MB should punch his own face

Perak DAP man says what MB did to Mahathir and son was much worse than a verbal insult.

COMMENT | Why every VIP needs to check for hidden spycams

COMMENT | Why every VIP needs to check for hidden spycams

Uncovering the possible surveillance devices planted by enemies.

'We don't care about your political spats, but don't ratify CPTPP' - MTUC to govt

'We don't care about your political spats, but don't ratify CPTPP' - MTUC to govt

Its secretary-general, J Solomon says the agreement lacks protection for worker rights and only benefits corporations.

Ringgit's uptrend likely to continue next week

Ringgit's uptrend likely to continue next week

The ringgit is riding on upbeat unemployment day, the anticipation of better-than-expected second-quarter GDP data and a weaker greenback.

Mara chair urges investigation into Melbourne corruption allegations

Mara chair urges investigation into Melbourne corruption allegations

Azizah Mohd Dun has called for space to allow investigations following the charging of a Malaysian in Australia last month.

US blacklists Hong Kong leader Lam, other officials

US blacklists Hong Kong leader Lam, other officials

The list includes current and former police chiefs and eight other top officials.

Germany, France quit WHO reform talks amid Washington’s meddling - sources

Germany, France quit WHO reform talks amid Washington’s meddling - sources

This follows tensions over what they say are Washington’s attempts to dominate the negotiations.
LETTER | Race-based political parties cannot propagate inclusivity

LETTER | Race-based political parties cannot propagate inclusivity

Mahathir's yet another Malay political party shows how seriously we are rooted in the past.

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor forestry officials must act to limit human-elephant conflicts

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor forestry officials must act to limit human-elephant conflicts

Orchard owners and palm oil farmers in Bekok, Johor, are complaining that their crops are being destroyed by elephants.

US counter intelligence chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election

US counter intelligence chief warns Russia, China, Iran trying to meddle in 2020 election

The three countries were said to be using online disinformation to influence voters and stir up disorder.
LETTER | Anti-corruption tainted by political calculations

LETTER | Anti-corruption tainted by political calculations

Where are our anti-corruption efforts really heading? Could they be detached from political calculations?

Veteran editor Abd Jalil Ali dies, ‘journalism has lost a star’

Veteran editor Abd Jalil Ali dies, ‘journalism has lost a star’

Sinar Harian editorial executive advisor Abd Jalil Ali died this morning.
YOURSAY | Spoilt for choice – yet another Malay political party

YOURSAY | Spoilt for choice – yet another Malay political party

‘You can’t be a member of a race-based party and be honourable and fair to others.’
Perak Umno won't take Slim voters for granted, says chief

Perak Umno won't take Slim voters for granted, says chief

SLIM POLLS | Umno unperturbed by Mahathir's new party, will focus on own campaign, says Saarani Mohamad.

DAP launches Guan Eng solidarity fund to help pay RM1m bail

DAP launches Guan Eng solidarity fund to help pay RM1m bail

Any excess funds collected will go towards the party's GE kitty, says Tony Pua.
Najib’s SRC case not the same as Guan Eng’s, says Anwar

Najib’s SRC case not the same as Guan Eng’s, says Anwar

Lim has yet to be convicted by the court, while Najib has already been found guilty.
Flight repatriating Indians stranded by Covid-19 crash-lands, at least 17 killed

Flight repatriating Indians stranded by Covid-19 crash-lands, at least 17 killed

The plane overshot the runway in heavy rain near the southern city of Kozhikode, Kerala on Friday

Guan Eng charged, Dr M has a new party, and 9 news you may have missed

Guan Eng charged, Dr M has a new party, and 9 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Slept on wooden floor, no mattress or pillow - Guan Eng recounts night in lock-up

Slept on wooden floor, no mattress or pillow - Guan Eng recounts night in lock-up

UPDATED | Ex-finance minister says Najib did not undergo a similar ordeal, while the latter claimed yesterday he spent two nights in MACC lock-up, seemingly contradicting his own statement in 2018.