Archive - 22 August 2020

Police record Ramesh Rao's statement over SD

Police record Ramesh Rao's statement over SD

The SD alleges that a prominent opposition political leader is involved in a sodomy case.

Cops still probing minister says Health DG; lawyers don't rule out court charges

Cops still probing minister says Health DG; lawyers don't rule out court charges

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the cops are investigating following police reports being lodged.

Was compound against Khairuddin backdated to avoid court, Kok asks

Was compound against Khairuddin backdated to avoid court, Kok asks

A lawyer, meanwhile, asks if the compound was to avoid the Kuala Nerus MP from being disqualified.

Sabah Bersatu's goal is to take over state govt - Hajiji

Sabah Bersatu's goal is to take over state govt - Hajiji

The state chief says the Warisan govt's performance has been disappointing.

Deputy minister in support letter scandal says he asked for it to be cancelled

Deputy minister in support letter scandal says he asked for it to be cancelled

Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz says he will explain the matter further on Monday.

Criminal case against US lobbyist reveals Jho Low's link to China minister

Criminal case against US lobbyist reveals Jho Low's link to China minister

He had three of his accomplices transported to Shenzhen where they met with him and the minister.

Bersatu moots new non-Malay chapter as Azmin, supporters join

Bersatu moots new non-Malay chapter as Azmin, supporters join

UPDATED 8.37PM | This will allow non-Malay associate members to hold positions, says Muhyiddin.

Azmin and allies announce joining Bersatu

Azmin and allies announce joining Bersatu

UPDATED 8.12PM | Their entry increases the number of MPs in Bersatu to 31.

Quarantine at hotel triggered alert in Subang Jaya - Health DG

Quarantine at hotel triggered alert in Subang Jaya - Health DG

COVID-19 | Meanwhile, there are eight new cases in the country, including five from the Tawar cluster.

Pressure mounts for Khairuddin to quit after only 'slap on the wrist' fine

Pressure mounts for Khairuddin to quit after only 'slap on the wrist' fine

UPDATED 6.51PM | Questions also raised about minister's family, and officers who followed him to Turkey.

Minister fined RM1,000 for breaching quarantine, will give up May-Aug salary

Minister fined RM1,000 for breaching quarantine, will give up May-Aug salary

UPDATED 6.05PM | Khairuddin was issued the fine on Aug 7 for failing to quarantine after returning from Turkey on July 7.

Guan Eng: Even Agong underwent quarantine but why not minister?

Guan Eng: Even Agong underwent quarantine but why not minister?

DAP sec-gen takes jab at Khairuddin over quarantine controversy.

Ismail defends deputy despite Umno grassroots asking for head to roll

Ismail defends deputy despite Umno grassroots asking for head to roll

Minister says 'no abuse' over Ikmal Hisham's letter requesting support for his son as GLC board member.

Restaurants or workplace - where are recent Covid-19 clusters coming from?

Restaurants or workplace - where are recent Covid-19 clusters coming from?

Other sources of infection include markets, healthcare centres and religious events.
Muhyiddin accepts invitation for Bersatu to join Muafakat

Muhyiddin accepts invitation for Bersatu to join Muafakat

PAS sec-gen confirms Muhyiddin has stated Bersatu's readiness to join the pact.

'Minister' Khairuddin not exempted from legal process - Takiyuddin

'Minister' Khairuddin not exempted from legal process - Takiyuddin

This is over claims he violated quarantine rules after returning from Turkey amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Quarantine issue: PAS organ peddles 'jealous DAP out to get minister'

Quarantine issue: PAS organ peddles 'jealous DAP out to get minister'

Harakahdaily reports Kok jealous of her successor as Khairuddin doing better than her in the ministry.

Joyful reunion as Bangladeshi in Al Jazeera interview arrives home

Joyful reunion as Bangladeshi in Al Jazeera interview arrives home

Rayhan greeted with happy tears from his family upon arriving in Dhaka after being deported from M'sia.

MP SPEAKS | Is Muhyiddin so weak he dares not to act against his minister?

MP SPEAKS | Is Muhyiddin so weak he dares not to act against his minister?

PM has remained silent over minister's alleged breach of Covid-19 SOP.

ADUN SPEAKS | Malacca PN - a regime that fails in legitimating itself

ADUN SPEAKS | Malacca PN - a regime that fails in legitimating itself

PN state reps should govern with integrity, competency, and leadership, instead of pursuing racial-centric politics.

Umno positions as 'cleaner' after Bersatu hit with more support letter scandals

Umno positions as 'cleaner' after Bersatu hit with more support letter scandals

UPDATED 1.30PM | Umno Youth chief reiterates his stand against support letters for govt affairs.

South Korea, China hold highest-level talks since Covid-19 outbreak

South Korea, China hold highest-level talks since Covid-19 outbreak

It's to discuss pandemic cooperation, bilateral relations and the situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula.
Police contradicting MySejahtera: Explain Subang Jaya Covid-19 case - rep

Police contradicting MySejahtera: Explain Subang Jaya Covid-19 case - rep

For the record, the app doesn't give the precise location of a Covid-19 case for medical privacy reasons.

In convention speech, Biden emerges from shadow and into 'the light'

In convention speech, Biden emerges from shadow and into 'the light'

Biden cast himself as the wizened healer of a troubled and divided nation.
Stricken Kremlin critic Navalny en route to Germany

Stricken Kremlin critic Navalny en route to Germany

The opposition leader is in serious condition after drinking tea that his allies believe was laced with poison.

Midway through Slim campaign, some Harapan big guns yet to fire

Midway through Slim campaign, some Harapan big guns yet to fire

SLIM POLLS | Umno candidate Mohd Zaidi Aziz is backed by more high-profile campaign speakers.

Belarus opposition summoned; Kremlin seen standing by weakened Lukashenko

Belarus opposition summoned; Kremlin seen standing by weakened Lukashenko

'Lukashenko will be critically weakened. You'll be able to make mincemeat out of him,' Kremlin-linked sources were quoted as saying.

BOOK REVIEW | Three books to read if you care about our environment

BOOK REVIEW | Three books to read if you care about our environment

One single road in Malaysia has more tree species than the whole of France.

YOURSAY | Mixed reactions to Loke’s ceasefire proposal

YOURSAY | Mixed reactions to Loke’s ceasefire proposal

‘What type of coalition concessions do you expect to exchange for political stability?’
'Sweet victory for Orang Asli after 11 years of legal battle'

'Sweet victory for Orang Asli after 11 years of legal battle'

Federal Court refuses to grant leave to appeal lower court decisions in favour of Orang Asli involving RM38.5m.

Sabah polls court challenge thrown out, and 9 news you may have missed

Sabah polls court challenge thrown out, and 9 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Minister confirms viral support letter, acknowledges nepotism concern

Minister confirms viral support letter, acknowledges nepotism concern

Ismail Sabri says he did not proceed with appointing his deputy's son to Pharmaniaga board due to nepotism concerns.

Message claiming Covid-19 hotspots in Subang fake – police

Message claiming Covid-19 hotspots in Subang fake – police

Various versions of the message are circulating on social media and instant messaging platforms.