Archive - 21 August 2020

Mohd Rayhan to be deported tonight

Mohd Rayhan to be deported tonight

He has been taken to KLIA where he is expected to board an 11 pm flight for Dhaka.

'DAP Youth members to take responsibility for road sign stickers'

'DAP Youth members to take responsibility for road sign stickers'

But charging them for a criminal act is excessive, says Sarawak DAP assistant secretary Kelvin Yii.

RON95, RON97 up 3 sen, diesel down 2 sen per litre

RON95, RON97 up 3 sen, diesel down 2 sen per litre

This for the from Aug 22 to Aug 28.

Timeline: Three years on, a look at the Rohingya crisis

Timeline: Three years on, a look at the Rohingya crisis

This month marks the third anniversary of the fleeing of more than 730,000 Rohingya from Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

As other doors close, some Rohingya cling to hope of resettlement

As other doors close, some Rohingya cling to hope of resettlement

Whether a resettlement programme gets going or not depends on Bangladesh.
DG explains how French traveller was initially allowed home quarantine

DG explains how French traveller was initially allowed home quarantine

He was allowed based on an exemption under the Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H).

Ex-EC secretary appointed to chief post

Ex-EC secretary appointed to chief post

Career civil servant Abdul Ghani Salleh replaces Azhar Azizan Harun in commission's top position.

Japan Tobacco International Malaysia contributes RM150,000 worth of PPE to police frontliners

Japan Tobacco International Malaysia contributes RM150,000 worth of PPE to police frontliners

In a reminder to Malaysians that the Covid-19 pandemic is here to stay for the foreseeable future, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Malaysia today delivered RM150,000 worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM).

DAP lawmaker lodges report against intimate video share threat

DAP lawmaker lodges report against intimate video share threat

Phoon Jin Zhe says the netizen claims to have a sex video of Phoon and his girlfriend.

86 detained for violating recovery MCO - Ismail Sabri

86 detained for violating recovery MCO - Ismail Sabri

Of the total, 77 of them were compounded and nine remanded, says Ismail Sabri.

Rahman Dahlan upset for not being consulted by Umno HQ - source

Rahman Dahlan upset for not being consulted by Umno HQ - source

SABAH POLLS | The source says Umno's national leadership should have respected the autonomy given to Sabah Umno.
'No double standard on those who breach Covid-19 SOP' - Noor Azmi

'No double standard on those who breach Covid-19 SOP' - Noor Azmi

Referring to Khairuddin's alleged quarantine violation, he says no VIP will get away if they've broken the law.

KL restaurant customer part of new cluster, nine cases reported today

KL restaurant customer part of new cluster, nine cases reported today

COVID-19 | The new cluster involves a restaurant in Titiwangsa.

Sabah polls: Parties should focus on young voters for support

Sabah polls: Parties should focus on young voters for support

Many believe young voters will be the deciding factor for the state election.

Workers protest outside Malakoff HQ after water, electricity to quarters cut

Workers protest outside Malakoff HQ after water, electricity to quarters cut

Activists say the cuts are an attempt to forcefully evict the workers from the Windsor Estate in Perak.

Sabah polls: Focus on winning, don’t split up - Mohamad Hasan

Sabah polls: Focus on winning, don’t split up - Mohamad Hasan

He says the question of who will lead the election machinery is not important because the main goal is to win.
'Unwise' for PKR to use own logo in Sabah polls - Warisan division chief

'Unwise' for PKR to use own logo in Sabah polls - Warisan division chief

UPDATED 6.51PM | SABAH POLLS | Rakam Sijim questions why the party does not want to contest under Warisan's flag as suggested.

Slim polls: BN confident of securing all 13 district polling centres

Slim polls: BN confident of securing all 13 district polling centres

SLIM POLLS | The confidence was based on factors like the teamwork between BN and PAS, says BN candidate Zaidi.

Loke denies DAP suffered trust deficit following Guan Eng's prosecution

Loke denies DAP suffered trust deficit following Guan Eng's prosecution

The recent donation drive for Lim is a good indicator of the support for the party, says Loke.

Three amigos create app to help school with reopening SOPs

Three amigos create app to help school with reopening SOPs

Students Alisa, Nursyahirah and Zulshafila build Amigos School System to simplify attendance, temperature recording.

Guan Eng sues Malacca deputy speaker over FB post

Guan Eng sues Malacca deputy speaker over FB post

UPDATED 4.32PM | Meanwhile, Ghazale claims his FB was hacked.

Bung promises new, young faces in Sabah BN line-up

Bung promises new, young faces in Sabah BN line-up

SABAH POLLS | Only small fraction will be 'old' candidates but they have to fulfil certain requirements first.

HRDF withdraws lawsuit over alleged fraud of RM26.4m

HRDF withdraws lawsuit over alleged fraud of RM26.4m

None of the correspondence mentioned the reason for the HRDF’s withdrawal of the legal action.
DAP Youth told to apologise over Chinese road sign stickers

DAP Youth told to apologise over Chinese road sign stickers

Amanah, PKR Youth call for the apology, while Padungan rep who quit DAP urges no punitive action be taken.

FashionValet participates in MSMEs E-commerce campaign

FashionValet participates in MSMEs E-commerce campaign

A stepping-stone for MSMEs to accelerate their e-commerce adoptions

Remand extended for alleged human organ trader

Remand extended for alleged human organ trader

The suspect, who surrendered on Aug 13, had his remand extended for another five days.

COMMENT | Chronicles of the elusive Malaysian Haze Act

COMMENT | Chronicles of the elusive Malaysian Haze Act

'Fires and haze are issues fraught with political economy and patronage undertones'

COMMENT | How to stop wasting police resources on sodomy reports

COMMENT | How to stop wasting police resources on sodomy reports

Perhaps those who sign such SDs claiming sodomy should also be charged, or better yet, decriminalise the sex act.

Muhyiddin must reveal how many PN leaders bypassing quarantine - Kit Siang

Muhyiddin must reveal how many PN leaders bypassing quarantine - Kit Siang

Veteran DAP MP wants to know what sort of special test enabled minister to skip Covid-19 SOP.

Single mum seeks help for bed-ridden daughter

Single mum seeks help for bed-ridden daughter

The teenager, who became bed-ridden since she was nine months old, is forced to sleep on the floor.

Zahid confirms invitation to Bersatu to join Muafakat Nasional

Zahid confirms invitation to Bersatu to join Muafakat Nasional

Decision was made at a meeting chaired by Umno and PAS deputy presidents, he tweets.

Trump must give his tax returns to NY prosecutor, judge rules

Trump must give his tax returns to NY prosecutor, judge rules

It's the latest setback in the US president's longstanding effort to keep his finances under wraps.
No National Day parade, express patriotism online - Saifuddin

No National Day parade, express patriotism online - Saifuddin

Minister encourages people to celebrate Merdeka by getting creative on social media.

Vowing to turn page on Trump era, Biden promises 'light' over 'darkness'

Vowing to turn page on Trump era, Biden promises 'light' over 'darkness'

He vows to heal a country battered by a deadly pandemic and an economic catastrophe.

Musa fails to quash decision to dissolve Sabah state assembly

Musa fails to quash decision to dissolve Sabah state assembly

UPDATED 11.36AM | Court dismisses judicial review application by former CM and 32 others on governor's dissolution.

LETTER | Enlist taxi passengers to fight fraud

LETTER | Enlist taxi passengers to fight fraud

Now Grab has invested heavily in advanced anti-fraud technology to proactively detect and prevent hacking and keep its platform safe

MP SPEAKS | Wage subsidy programme not enough to save jobs

MP SPEAKS | Wage subsidy programme not enough to save jobs

The policies to help the tourism industry in Malaysia have also fallen short.

Siti Kasim acquitted of obstructing Jawi officer at transgender event

Siti Kasim acquitted of obstructing Jawi officer at transgender event

UPDATED 12.25PM | Magistrate's Court rules prosecution did not establish a prima facie case against the lawyer.

US moves to restore all UN sanctions on Iran

US moves to restore all UN sanctions on Iran

All the remaining parties to the nuclear deal immediately notified the Security Council that they did not recognise the US move.
Amid heightened tensions, Taiwan tells China not to underestimate its resolve

Amid heightened tensions, Taiwan tells China not to underestimate its resolve

China's military threats will only cause Taiwan's people to be even more resolute, the island’s Defence Ministry says.

Only a local candidate can help Slim people, Najib tells voters

Only a local candidate can help Slim people, Najib tells voters

SLIM POLLS | Amir Khusyairi comes from Teluk Intan… he should contest there, ex-premier says.

My death wouldn't help Putin: Kremlin critic's parting remark

My death wouldn't help Putin: Kremlin critic's parting remark

He was twice assaulted in 2017 by assailants who threw a green antiseptic dye at him.
COMMENT | Tajuddin Abdul Rahman is Malaysia's Rip Van Winkle

COMMENT | Tajuddin Abdul Rahman is Malaysia's Rip Van Winkle

'Can Tajuddin accept that progress can only come with change, and that change can only happen with a different mindset and attitude?'

Putin critic Navalny fights for life, aides suspect poisoning

Putin critic Navalny fights for life, aides suspect poisoning

Navalny began feeling ill on a plane to Moscow after drinking tea at an airport cafe in the Siberian city of Tomsk.
YOURSAY | Two-week quarantine should apply to all, including ministers

YOURSAY | Two-week quarantine should apply to all, including ministers

'How many times must the people face the truth that VIPs are treated differently…'

Facing Trump criticism, Goodyear says employees can wear clothes supporting police

Facing Trump criticism, Goodyear says employees can wear clothes supporting police

Trump accused the tyre maker of 'playing politics' by forbidding its workers from donning his re-election campaign caps.

DAP's Loke outlines conditions for truce with govt and 9 news you may have missed

DAP's Loke outlines conditions for truce with govt and 9 news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | 'Focus on the economy, not sodomy'

YOURSAY | 'Focus on the economy, not sodomy'

'The public is fed up, especially at this period of extreme hardship due to Covid-19…'

Steve Bannon, key to Trump's rise, pleads not guilty to border-wall fraud charges

Steve Bannon, key to Trump's rise, pleads not guilty to border-wall fraud charges

One of the architects of Trump’s 2016 election victory, Bannon was arrested on a yacht owned by a Chinese billionaire fugitive, Guo Wengui.

COMMENT | When good governance fades, hopelessness sets in

COMMENT | When good governance fades, hopelessness sets in

'What more will have to happen before the authorities act to create a semblance of law and order?'

Police dismiss conflict of interest claim in cases related to Anwar, political aide

Police dismiss conflict of interest claim in cases related to Anwar, political aide

Social media reports saying a senior officer is the uncle of political aide Farhash Wafa are baseless and defamatory, Bukit Aman says.

DAP stickers on road signs insensitive, says S'wak assistant minister

DAP stickers on road signs insensitive, says S'wak assistant minister

The action was taken by a group of DAP Youth members with the aim of helping Chinese tourists.