Archive - 12 August 2020

COVID-19 | They were arrested at a police roadblock this afternoon.

Covid-19 | A study finds that Vaping may be associated with a five to seven times increased risk of Covid-19 among US teenagers and young adults.

COVID-19 | All districts in Sarawak have not recorded any Covid-19 cases for the past 14 days.

Lim says this in response to Najib challenging him on Facebook to answer a series of questions on the Penang undersea tunnel project.

Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri says this is related to social media sharing leading to views contrary to the teachings of Islam.

The minister says Labour Department data shows only far fewer works laid off compared with the number of EIS claims filed.

SLIM POLLS | Amir Khusyairi Mohamad Tanusi will be taking on Umno's acting Tanjung Malim division chief Mohd Zaidi Aziz.

This follows after the whistleblower who exposed illegal gambling activities in Sungai Buloh was reportedly threatened by gangsters.

The flags were installed at a furniture factory at the Tebrau Industrial area.

PARLIAMENT | Shahidan Kassim (BN-Arau) can't resist taking a potshot at Harapan lawmakers.

The caretaker CM says he is resolving a longstanding issue, but some question if he is using state resources to campaign.

COVID-19 | Authorities are taking proactive action while a lab checks for cross-reactivity with dengue.

'If you mix the support for PAS, Umno and Bersatu, there are many seats that we can win,' says the PAS president.

The Dewan Rakyat speaker had triggered criticism after he appeared to do so during the Aug 6 sitting.

Its secretary-general, Lim Guan Eng believes that businesses will collapse and unemployment rise if the moratorium is not extended.

COVID-19 | The imported cases involve seven Malaysian citizens and one non-citizen.

With cells from the last M'sian rhino Iman who died last year and two others, scientists work on bringing back the species.

The city council today stormed Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh, issuing notices to kerbside stalls and raiding illegal business premises.

Five inspector-generals of police have served since Prasana Diksa was abducted in 2009.

SLIM POLLS | He was selected from seven shortlisted candidates to defend the state seat.

COMMENT | I don’t think she would approve of an RM6,525 lunch for our MPs.

Burger stall chain owner apologises for making remarks generalising Muslim enforcement officers of failing to fulfil religious duty.

The former PM writes a poem-like statement revealing the name of the party, which means fighter in Malay.

LETTER | The public feels more vulnerable with no one to depend on.

Law firm partner B Muralidharan testifies as 87th prosecution witness during the criminal trial of the Umno president.

He acknowledges that people gathering outside the Kuala Lumpur court complex is a mistake.

Abdul Rahim Bakri told Dewan Rakyat that legal action will be avoided on borrowers unable to service loans after moratorium ends.

Deputy education minister says the allocation has been used to upgrade or build classrooms, hostels and other facilities.

PARLIAMENT | Meanwhile, law minister says a clause in the Constitution may allow for anti-hopping law.

Sabahans, like many M'sians, have not forgotten nor forgiven those responsible for hijacking the Harapan federal govt.

Their arrest followed two video clips posted on the Hot Burger Malaysia Facebook page.

FASTsubsea, a joint venture between FSubsea and Aker Solutions, and PETRONAS’ subsidiary PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd signed a Joint Industry Project contract to develop and test a low-cost, topside-less subsea multiphase pump.

UPDATED 12.35PM | The former auditor-general testifies as the sixth prosecution witness in the KL High Court today.

Based on police investigations, Muhammad Riduan moves from one place to another to prevent detection.

UPDATED 11.35PM | Meanwhile, Bayan Baru Bersatu Youth committee members have also quit the party.

It's not enough to create programmes to aid the groups, but proper management of funds vital for success.

A White House document shows the US government is considering disrupting key aspects of TikTok's operations and funding.

A super-fast approval could mean that potential adverse effects of a vaccine may not be picked up.

COVID-19 | Only about 10 pct of clinical trials successful, scientists fear Moscow may be putting national prestige before safety.

This is the biggest such event globally in recent years and signals the island nation's fight against illegal trade in wildlife, authorities say.

COVID-19 | This after new cases of the virus ended a 102-day record run without any new infections in New Zealand.

This makes her the first Black and Asian American woman on a major party presidential ticket in US history.

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

PARLIAMENT | The MPs making the call described the proposed law as persecution of the police force.

Repair and upgrade work taking place at accommodation the US Customs and Border Protection had singled out, the firm's MD says.

Four local men believed to be caretakers of the sex services premises and five local men and a foreign man, believed to be customers, were also detained.