Archive - 17 August 2020

Special officer's visit to Kuching hotel not at my behest, says Isa

Special officer's visit to Kuching hotel not at my behest, says Isa

Ex-Felda chairperson says Zahid had made the trip on personal matters to find out the political situation there.

AirAsia resumes KL-S'pore flights under RGL scheme

AirAsia resumes KL-S'pore flights under RGL scheme

Its CEO says AirAsia looks forward to seeing more 'travel bubbles' and 'green lanes' with other countries.

Leaked documents on dark web 'obsolete'

Leaked documents on dark web 'obsolete'

They do not include classified documents that can affect operations, the navy says.

Indira Gandhi's ex-husband not in permanent location abroad - deputy minister

Indira Gandhi's ex-husband not in permanent location abroad - deputy minister

It is believed that Muhammad Riduan is constantly moving to avoid detection, says Ismail.

Covid-19: S'pore experts question claim D614G more contagious

Covid-19: S'pore experts question claim D614G more contagious

No real scientific data to make the claim that new virus variant is more transmissible, says one specialist.

'Can Perikatan Nasional last with just 111 MPs?'

'Can Perikatan Nasional last with just 111 MPs?'

After passing of supply bill with support from exactly half of MPs in Parliament, Anwar questions govt's authority.

Finance Ministry looking at options to raise revenue, reduce leakage

Finance Ministry looking at options to raise revenue, reduce leakage

PARLIAMENT | Govt will table findings and actions to be taken to reduce leakage in Budget 2020, says deputy minister.

Police confirm Vietnamese fisherman shot by MMEA dies

Police confirm Vietnamese fisherman shot by MMEA dies

K'tan police chief says the incident happened at 11.40pm yesterday, off Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh.

Ex-aide implicated me after being harassed by ghost in MACC lockup - Isa

Ex-aide implicated me after being harassed by ghost in MACC lockup - Isa

Former Felda chairperson testifies that Muhammad Zahid told him 'one of the cells was haunted'.

Wan Fayhsal defends promise to issue support letters

Wan Fayhsal defends promise to issue support letters

Bersatu Youth head says his offer was made in his capacity as deputy minister to help youths get govt assistance.

Jepak MD signed RM50m 'consultancy fee' to secure Najib's support

Jepak MD signed RM50m 'consultancy fee' to secure Najib's support

ROSMAH TRIAL | Jepak Holdings offered the fee to Pekan Umno secretary Ahmad Aazmey Abu Talib, court hears.

Covid-19: Kedah takes drastic actions, cancels Merdeka celebrations

Covid-19: Kedah takes drastic actions, cancels Merdeka celebrations

COVID-19 | Restrictions include no govt events, weddings and dine-in at eateries in areas with cases: MB

Sabah polls fixed for Sept 26, nominations on Sept 12

Sabah polls fixed for Sept 26, nominations on Sept 12

UPDATED 6.40PM | EC makes the announcement in Kota Kinabalu this evening.

MP SPEAKS | Social protection requires more funds to be sustainable

MP SPEAKS | Social protection requires more funds to be sustainable

The informal workers are a big population to be left behind and require urgent attention.
MMEA shoots Vietnamese fisherman in self-defence

MMEA shoots Vietnamese fisherman in self-defence

Agency says 18 other crew members had been detained and would be investigated for various offences.

Covid-19: 12 new cases, Tawar cluster now bigger than Sivagangga

Covid-19: 12 new cases, Tawar cluster now bigger than Sivagangga

UPDATED 6PM | A teacher and three students at a school in Kedah are among the newly infected after a classmate tested positive.

Bersatu Youth accepts BN sec-gen's apology over booing incident

Bersatu Youth accepts BN sec-gen's apology over booing incident

SLIM POLLS | New Bersatu Youth leader Fayhsal welcomes olive branch by Annuar, hopes to work together on Slim polls.

'Tan Sri' award appreciation to all frontliners - Dr Noor Hisham

'Tan Sri' award appreciation to all frontliners - Dr Noor Hisham

The Health DG expresses his gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the prime minister for the award.
Bank didn't inform Najib about suspicious transactions, court hears

Bank didn't inform Najib about suspicious transactions, court hears

Najib's lawyer says this in the hearing of the application by AmBank and former banker to strike out the ex-PM’s suit.

Teenager jailed for murder of 23 in 2017 tahfiz fire

Teenager jailed for murder of 23 in 2017 tahfiz fire

UPDATED 4.53PM | The now 19-year-old will be detained at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

PN's supply bill passed, five MPs absent

PN's supply bill passed, five MPs absent

UPDATED 5.25 PM | PARLIAMENT | Muhyiddin scrapes through the vote again with no signs of changes in allegiances.

Jepak MD denies protecting Mahdzir over kickback claims

Jepak MD denies protecting Mahdzir over kickback claims

Saidi insists he only signed an agreement with one Md Fuad Yassin who remains at large.
Johor Bersatu secretary dismisses defection rumours

Johor Bersatu secretary dismisses defection rumours

Solihan says he would be the first to know if defections were to happen.
LETTER | Law protecting children must bring severe punishment

LETTER | Law protecting children must bring severe punishment

The act of neglect or abandonment is an offence under the Child Act 2001.
Dr M distances himself from lawyer's role in Anwar's pardon case

Dr M distances himself from lawyer's role in Anwar's pardon case

His office says ex-premier has nothing to do with Haniff Khatri's decision.

Isa denies receiving RM3m from special officer

Isa denies receiving RM3m from special officer

'I didn't have the authority to approve MPHS purchase, so why did I suddenly ask for money?'
Cooperation among BN, PAS and Bersatu set to draw Slim voters

Cooperation among BN, PAS and Bersatu set to draw Slim voters

SLIM POLLS | The parties together reach out to voters, though they do not campaign together, says Mohd Zaidi.

Lalamove partners with unifi Business Club to boost business productivity for SMEs

Lalamove partners with unifi Business Club to boost business productivity for SMEs

Lalamove is joining forces with unifi Business Club (uBC) to offer its on-demand delivery solutions to unifi business customers.

Ruling on Musa's suit postponed to Aug 21

Ruling on Musa's suit postponed to Aug 21

UPDATED 10.10PM | The suit could potentially stop the Sabah state election, which has been fixed on Sept 26.

Syed Saddiq questions PN leaders if they agree with keeping UUCA

Syed Saddiq questions PN leaders if they agree with keeping UUCA

PARLIAMENT | 'How can you carry out Undi18 and bring political awareness when youth have their voices restricted?'

COMMENT | Comparison between M'sia and S'pore Covid-19 relief legislation

COMMENT | Comparison between M'sia and S'pore Covid-19 relief legislation

Malaysia's Covid-19 Relief Bill only tabled five months after MCO began, while Singapore's Act came into effect in April.

MACC breaks no law in releasing audio recordings - Takiyuddin

MACC breaks no law in releasing audio recordings - Takiyuddin

The power accorded to the graft buster allows it to do so, says law minister in reply to Noh Omar.

RM2.28b 1MDB graft trial ends early, Najib needs to attend Parliament

RM2.28b 1MDB graft trial ends early, Najib needs to attend Parliament

1MDB TRIAL | Defence counsel applies to the court to take judicial notice that Parliament has a slim majority of two.

World Stroke Organization rewards 5 Malaysian hospitals for outstanding stroke care

World Stroke Organization rewards 5 Malaysian hospitals for outstanding stroke care

The WSO Angels Award is given to hospitals that demonstrate global standards in their stroke care practices, based on the timeliness and quality of the treatment

Agong calls for more people wellbeing programmes

Agong calls for more people wellbeing programmes

His Majesty also agrees with the government's holistic approach to reviving the economy.
Grant Thornton launches ASEAN Focus Service for retail industry

Grant Thornton launches ASEAN Focus Service for retail industry

Retailers need to ensure their businesses are resilient going forward. Lenders and stakeholders need to know there is a working strategy for transitioning from the present disruption to operating in the new normal.

Launching of Community Garden & Sungai Keroh River Care Education Centre

Launching of Community Garden & Sungai Keroh River Care Education Centre

ROL Public Outreach Programme partners with KRT Mutiara Magna to establish the RCEC, centre for peer-to-peer learning on river conservation initiatives.

Slim polls: Of flash floods and 'flash' politicians

Slim polls: Of flash floods and 'flash' politicians

SLIM POLLS | Folks in Pekan Trolak near Slim hope for an end to their 52-year flood woes.

CJ, UiTM pro-chancellor head Agong's birthday honours list

CJ, UiTM pro-chancellor head Agong's birthday honours list

Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah receives the PSM which carries the title 'Tan Sri'.
KK High Court begins hearing on dissolution of Sabah state assembly

KK High Court begins hearing on dissolution of Sabah state assembly

Governor Juhar Mahiruddin and Chief Minister Shafie Apdal are named as respondents, among others.
Massimo gives more to Malaysians this Merdeka 2020

Massimo gives more to Malaysians this Merdeka 2020

The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian bread manufacturer of the brand Massimo, announced a special promotion this August

Robber dies in car crash within an hour of the heist

Robber dies in car crash within an hour of the heist

One of the four involved in the robbery dies after their car collides with two other vehicles along JB-Kota Tinggi road.

2020-08-17

2020-08-17

Rais recalls how Mahathir flip-flopped on backing Muhyiddin as PM - report

Rais recalls how Mahathir flip-flopped on backing Muhyiddin as PM - report

Mahathir, on Feb 24, told me he backs Muhyiddin - but turned around four days later, the Bersatu senator adds.

Protesters pack Belarus capital, Russia says military help available

Protesters pack Belarus capital, Russia says military help available

Opponents of Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, say the vote was rigged.
Penang to shutdown medical tourism after three arrivals from Indonesia

Penang to shutdown medical tourism after three arrivals from Indonesia

COVID-19 | CM Chow Kon Yeow says his govt was not informed about the arrivals until they read it in the news.

US Covid-19 death toll hits 170,000, global fatalities at 765,000

US Covid-19 death toll hits 170,000, global fatalities at 765,000

COVID-19 | The United States has at least 5.4 million confirmed cases and health officials are worried the pandemic will complicate the autumn flu season.

YOURSAY | Hard to win two-thirds majority on Malay votes alone

YOURSAY | Hard to win two-thirds majority on Malay votes alone

‘Hadi apparently predicts Harapan will only be able to get 17 seats in the peninsula...’

YOURSAY | S'pore drawn into battle for Malay hearts

YOURSAY | S'pore drawn into battle for Malay hearts

'Dr M can't change; he still uses his old tricks to strike fear into the Malay psyche.'

COMMENT | Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband continues to make fools out of PDRM

COMMENT | Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband continues to make fools out of PDRM

Who is Abdul Hamid Bador to interpret a court ruling in a way he thinks best resolves a kidnapping issue?

More than 10,000 throng Thailand's anti-government protests

More than 10,000 throng Thailand's anti-government protests

They are demanding that the government steps down and brings in a new constitution for fresh elections.

Voters need to elect someone who can't be bought - Slim candidate

Voters need to elect someone who can't be bought - Slim candidate

SLIM POLLS | 'I want to bring a fresh change in the political landscape... please give me a chance,' says Amir Khusyairi.

COMMENT | The fight is on

COMMENT | The fight is on

Dr M shows he's ready for another bout to determine who will call the shots for the Malays with Pejuang.

Indonesian graft fugitive granted expat status in M'sia on PNG passport

Indonesian graft fugitive granted expat status in M'sia on PNG passport

An employment pass under the name of 'Joe Chan' is issued by the Immigration Department.
New Zealand PM Ardern postpones general election to Oct 17

New Zealand PM Ardern postpones general election to Oct 17

As the country tackles a new outbreak of the coronavirus, she rules out any further delay in the national polls.

Returning M'sians more dangerous than foreign workers - MOH expert

Returning M'sians more dangerous than foreign workers - MOH expert

COVID-19 | The senior personnel says this is why there is no compelling reason for mandatory testing for foreign workers.
Amir Khusyairi not fazed by presence of Umno's big guns in Slim

Amir Khusyairi not fazed by presence of Umno's big guns in Slim

SLIM POLLS | I received full support from Harapan leaders, who will join me in campaign, the indie candidate says.

Gombak Umno won't give Azmin free pass and 6 news you may have missed

Gombak Umno won't give Azmin free pass and 6 news you may have missed

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

Rina wins Bersatu's women wing chief uncontested after all rivals sacked

Rina wins Bersatu's women wing chief uncontested after all rivals sacked

The memberships of Azlina Mehtab Mohd Ishaq, Izza Ismail and Zuhuraina Makmur have been voided.