Archive - 20 August 2020

The KK High Court is due to rule on the July 30 decision to dissolve the state legislative assembly.

This, in turn, has aggravated existing social problems in the state, says Calvin Chong Ket Kiun.

The higher education minister says the postponement would only be implemented after consultations.

They will be overseen by a 'foreign research body', say backers of the project.

Muhyiddin Yassin is slated to deliver a speech at the 'Kongres Negara' event this Saturday.

The 'Save Musang King Alliance' says the scheme is extractive and unequal.

Police believe they had been used by medical students for educational purposes.

UPDATED 12.11AM | Earlier, the authorities had said he was to self-quarantine at his rented home in Langkawi.

They were led by former Kelantan Bersatu deputy chair Sazmi Miah.

However, there is a new but isolated cluster involving crewmembers aboard a ship in Bintulu, Sarawak.

LETTER | Obese people with Covid-19 more likely to be seriously ill, need advanced respiratory support, or die.

The former president launched a scathing attack on Trump during the third night of the Democratic National Convention.

Commuters are advised to comply with the SOP set by the Ministry of Health.

SABAH POLLS | Amanah Youth had proposed parties allied with Warisan contest in Sabah using Warisan's logo.

The suspect allegedly threatened two people over a temple management dispute.

NGO leader Ramesh Rao denies manipulation claim but says SD strengthens allegations.

State Bersatu chief Hajiji declined to comment directly on disagreements over Bung Moktar being made elections director.

An additional RM45 billion is needed to save not only Malaysian jobs, small and medium enterprises but also manufacturers.

KINIGUIDE | Three bills are to adjust bankruptcy threshold, set up a Covid-19 fund, and address contract issues.

Sarawak Assistant Minister for Agriculture Abdul Rahman Ismail has been put in charge of the organisation.

Indonesia's rate of testing is among the world’s lowest and contact tracing is minimal.

The social media company raised its settlement offer to US$650m (RM2.7b).

The Amanah vice president says Bersatu is going nowhere as its members are leaving the party in droves.

Bersatu's Razali Idris says the main reason is that the party was invited by Umno and PAS.

‘Regardless of what purpose the money was used for, the taking of money is still wrong.’

Under fire, Minister reaffirms desire to abide by guidelines and rules regarding Covid-19.

'I’m not happy with Goodyear because what they’re doing is playing politics.'

SLIM POLLS | Santhasekaran, meanwhile, chooses digital platforms for his campaign due to Covid-19 concerns.

The move comes after Trudeau replaced a fiscally cautious finance minister.

Lukashenko, a gruff former collective farm boss facing the biggest crisis of his 26-year rule.

INTERVIEW | The major gain is that the PM can enjoy his position for the time being, says the DAP organising secretary.

SLIM POLLS | BN's candidate has been instructed to intensify his campaign and visit all houses in the Slim area.