Archive - 16 August 2020

'With Wan Fayhsal's win, will support letters become the new normal?'

'With Wan Fayhsal's win, will support letters become the new normal?'

DAP rep says the new Bersatu Youth chief had shown that PN government was unashamed at such practices.

Speed up RCI on Tabung Haji - PAS Youth

Speed up RCI on Tabung Haji - PAS Youth

An open debate would not help solve the agency's issues, says chief Khairil Nizam Khiruddin.
Sabah snap polls tug-of-war: What's happening on Monday?

Sabah snap polls tug-of-war: What's happening on Monday?

Two major developments - one to stop the election from happening and another will take Sabahans one step closer to it.
KJ suggests 'brotherly' discussion after division boss eyes his seat for GE15

KJ suggests 'brotherly' discussion after division boss eyes his seat for GE15

SLIM POLLS | Khairy is a three-term Rembau MP while Mat Hasan is a four-term Rantau assemblyperson.

Judge who alleged abuses in judiciary slapped with show-cause letter

Judge who alleged abuses in judiciary slapped with show-cause letter

The letter to Hamid Sultan is issued by CJ Tengku Maimun, who chairs the Judges' Ethics Committee.
PAS Youth presses govt to recall envoy to UAE over diplomatic ties with Israel

PAS Youth presses govt to recall envoy to UAE over diplomatic ties with Israel

This betrayal must be opposed by all Muslim nations including Malaysia, says PAS Youth chief.
Highest Covid-19 patients in ICU since June amid discovery of more potent strain

Highest Covid-19 patients in ICU since June amid discovery of more potent strain

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry discovered a variant in Kedah and Johor that researches suggest is more infectious and fatal.

Johor Umno, PAS, welcome Bersatu's participation in Muafakat Nasional

Johor Umno, PAS, welcome Bersatu's participation in Muafakat Nasional

The move could bring back the spirit of the struggle, says Dr Adham Baba.
UiTM pro-chancellor Abdul Rahman dies

UiTM pro-chancellor Abdul Rahman dies

He died of old age at his residence at Taman Ampang Utama, Ampang, says the university.
Recovery MCO defiers: 235 individuals detained, says minister

Recovery MCO defiers: 235 individuals detained, says minister

COVID-19 | Of the total, 15 were in remand and the others were issued with compounds, adds Ismail Sabri.
Gombak Umno indicates it won't give Azmin free pass to defend his seat

Gombak Umno indicates it won't give Azmin free pass to defend his seat

Anyone wishes to contest must get consent from Umno and PAS, says Gombak Umno chief.

MP SPEAKS | Has the dream for New Malaysia been lost forever?

MP SPEAKS | Has the dream for New Malaysia been lost forever?

Malaysia can be saved by the combined energies, commitment of youths, women and senior citizens.

Dong Zong wants Malaysians to ‘Embrace Diversity’

Dong Zong wants Malaysians to ‘Embrace Diversity’

The educationist group launches a Malaysia Day essay writing competition.

Another RM45b stimulus package needed to battle recession - Guan Eng

Another RM45b stimulus package needed to battle recession - Guan Eng

Former finance minister says moratorium on bank loans which expires Sept 30 should also be extended by another six months.
That’s ‘outdated’ - Annuar on Mukhriz's PM as coalition chair query

That’s ‘outdated’ - Annuar on Mukhriz's PM as coalition chair query

The BN sec-gen says all components in Muafakat Nasional are of equal stature.

Bersatu participation in Muafakat Nasional agreed to in principle - Annuar

Bersatu participation in Muafakat Nasional agreed to in principle - Annuar

Although BN has most seats, the coalition continued to support Muhyiddin as PM, he says.
Face mask: Public can appeal for compound reduction - Ismail Sabri

Face mask: Public can appeal for compound reduction - Ismail Sabri

The minister says there's no need to amend the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).

D614G: The mutation that's causing Covid-19 to spread even faster

D614G: The mutation that's causing Covid-19 to spread even faster

KINIGUIDE | While the mutation isn't new, it has recently been detected in samples collected from local cases.

Robert Trump, president's brother who shunned the spotlight, dies

Robert Trump, president's brother who shunned the spotlight, dies

A person familiar with the situation says the brother had been on blood thinners.

Stricter SOPs in Penang after spike in new Covid-19 cases

Stricter SOPs in Penang after spike in new Covid-19 cases

Regulations at restaurants, barbers, night markets, and outdoor activities are all being tightened.

Covid-19: No red zones in Penang, only yellow - MBSP mayor

Covid-19: No red zones in Penang, only yellow - MBSP mayor

Penang has four yellow zones, with three on the mainland and one on the island.
Allow Sabahans to vote remotely from selected centres, group tells EC

Allow Sabahans to vote remotely from selected centres, group tells EC

UPDATED 1.12PM | Tawfik Ismail, spokesperson for Malaysia First, wants to protect the democratic rights of Sabahans.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal is new Bersatu Youth chief

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal is new Bersatu Youth chief

Wan Ahmad defeats former Bersatu Youth exco Mohd Muzzammil Ismail.
Trump says he is considering pardon for leaker Edward Snowden

Trump says he is considering pardon for leaker Edward Snowden

The president previously called Snowden 'a spy who should be executed'.
COMMENT | Strained partnerships affect Slim chances of both coalitions

COMMENT | Strained partnerships affect Slim chances of both coalitions

A closer look suggests that there is more going on than meets the eye.
Harapan must hash out ‘grand coalition’ formula first - Amanah Youth chief

Harapan must hash out ‘grand coalition’ formula first - Amanah Youth chief

This after four Youth divisions urge the party to form ties with Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Pejuang.
UPS, FedEx warn they cannot carry ballots like US Postal Service

UPS, FedEx warn they cannot carry ballots like US Postal Service

Private delivery firms charge significantly more than a 55-cent stamp, which is the cost to return many ballots.
Message claiming 63 in Guar Chempedak positive for Covid-19 is fake - police

Message claiming 63 in Guar Chempedak positive for Covid-19 is fake - police

The 34-second audio is said to be fake because the actual number infected in the district is not that many.

France plans masks at work as daily Covid-19 cases surpass 3,000

France plans masks at work as daily Covid-19 cases surpass 3,000

Daily figures showed a slight rise in the number of hospital patients, at 4,857 against 4,828 a day earlier.

YOURSAY | The preferred channel to report criminal activities

YOURSAY | The preferred channel to report criminal activities

‘Social media is the only avenue if the whistleblower does not trust the govt.’

Highly contagious Covid-19 variant detected in two clusters

Highly contagious Covid-19 variant detected in two clusters

It was identified that the virus carries the D614G mutation which originated from Egypt and Pakistan.

Warisan, allies seek two-thirds majority win to prevent coups - Chan

Warisan, allies seek two-thirds majority win to prevent coups - Chan

INTERVIEW | Only if we win big can the opposition have a chance at Putrajaya, says the Sabah DAP secretary.

Umno challenges Bersatu prove their worth and 4 news you may have missed

Umno challenges Bersatu prove their worth and 4 news you may have missed

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