Archive - 23 August 2020

After slap on wrist for PAS minister, MP asks if hudud will be applied equally

After slap on wrist for PAS minister, MP asks if hudud will be applied equally

Syed Saddiq claims double standards when a minister was only fined RM1,000 for skipping compulsory quarantine.

MOH proposes recovery MCO be extended

MOH proposes recovery MCO be extended

Health minister says the recommendation was following the WHO expecting the outbreak to last for at least two years.
Bersatu to discuss appointing Azmin as vice president

Bersatu to discuss appointing Azmin as vice president

The appointment will be discussed soon at an EGM, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

Four parties joining PN revealed, Zahid says Umno will stick with BN logo

Four parties joining PN revealed, Zahid says Umno will stick with BN logo

SLIM POLLS | The PN government has 12 parties but not all agree about formally joining the coalition.

Covid-19 cases in Tawar cluster grows to 65

Covid-19 cases in Tawar cluster grows to 65

COVID-19 | Cases are found in Baling, Kuala Muda, Kulim, Sik, Barat Daya, Timur Laut and Seberang Perai Utara.

Bersatu's multiracial move a necessary gamble, say analysts

Bersatu's multiracial move a necessary gamble, say analysts

'This may lend a positive image for the party towards the 15th general election.'
Stuck in quarantine, man appeals for help to see critically-ill wife

Stuck in quarantine, man appeals for help to see critically-ill wife

Lee Kwei Cheong has RM2,100 quarantine bill while minister who skipped quarantine got off with RM1,000 fine.

M'sian media sensationalised Sierra Leone graft probe - Limkokwing Uni

M'sian media sensationalised Sierra Leone graft probe - Limkokwing Uni

The university says it merely assisted investigations which found a former minister had not followed due process.

MP SPEAKS | Cancellation of Penang projects is 'vengeance' politics

MP SPEAKS | Cancellation of Penang projects is 'vengeance' politics

No logical reasons for PN to cancel Penang International Airport and Penang Hill Cable Car projects.

'Slim voters want jobs, land, and housing, not big-name speakers'

'Slim voters want jobs, land, and housing, not big-name speakers'

SLIM POLLS | PKR veep Chang Lih Kang says by-election has shown strong focus on local issues.

Australia wrestles with coronavirus second-wave, 17 more dead

Australia wrestles with coronavirus second-wave, 17 more dead

COVID-19 | Infections in the hard-hit state of Victoria, however, are showing a downward trend.

PAS deputy president: Muafakat Nasional can last if no dominant component

PAS deputy president: Muafakat Nasional can last if no dominant component

Respectful negotiations is key, says Tuan Ibrahim.

HR ministry implements redeployment initiative for laid-off workers

HR ministry implements redeployment initiative for laid-off workers

The initiative hopes to help local and foreign workers.

'Most importantly, there's no Khairuddin cluster' - Tuan Ibrahim

'Most importantly, there's no Khairuddin cluster' - Tuan Ibrahim

PAS deputy president feels that party colleague has paid the price for his error of judgement.
Global coronavirus deaths exceed 800,000

Global coronavirus deaths exceed 800,000

COVID-19 | Nearly 5,900 people are dying every 24 hours from Covid-19 on average.

Redzuan loses to state deputy, cabinet colleagues in Bersatu veep race

Redzuan loses to state deputy, cabinet colleagues in Bersatu veep race

The Bersatu Melaka chief lost out to his own state deputy, Paya Rumput assemblyperson Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen.
MOE implements new admission assessment for special schools

MOE implements new admission assessment for special schools

These are fully-residential schools, national religious secondary schools, technical secondary schools, vocational colleges and the Royal Military College.

Support letter: Parents do what they think is best, says deputy minister's son

Support letter: Parents do what they think is best, says deputy minister's son

Ikmal Hazlan says he is grateful for his father's support in nominating him to a board of director's position.

Petition for minister's resignation nears 30,000 as Umno man demands legal action

Petition for minister's resignation nears 30,000 as Umno man demands legal action

Umno supreme council member Puad says Khairuddin forgoing four months salary is admission of guilt.

96-year-old Slim voter recalls World War Two experiences

96-year-old Slim voter recalls World War Two experiences

SLIM POLLS | Renggaiyah Marumuthu came to Malaya in 1931 and later joined the British army to fight the Japanese.

Enforcement against quarantine defiers under cops not Health Ministry, says Jemilah

Enforcement against quarantine defiers under cops not Health Ministry, says Jemilah

Prime minister's special advisor comments on public dissatisfaction of quarantine-skipping minister.

COMMENT | Best way to preserve our culture is by sharing them

COMMENT | Best way to preserve our culture is by sharing them

'We must stop guarding our cultures and traditions claiming to be protecting them.'

Patriot: Ismail Sabri scores big red mark in supporting deputy over appeal letter

Patriot: Ismail Sabri scores big red mark in supporting deputy over appeal letter

Patriot president calls for qualified and experienced figures to be considered for board of directors position.

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Sabah election: Take seriously new norms, SOP - EC

Sabah election: Take seriously new norms, SOP - EC

SABAH POLLS | The commission will ensure that the election is conducted in compliance with SOP set by NSC and MOH.

BN, Bersatu, PAS, MCA, MIC sec-gens - 'We united to save M'sia from Harapan'

BN, Bersatu, PAS, MCA, MIC sec-gens - 'We united to save M'sia from Harapan'

SLIM POLLS | Bersatu sec-gen Hamzah Zainudin says those who defected from Harapan should be treated as saviours.

MP SPEAKS | Why didn't Khairuddin admit to the SOP breach from the beginning?

MP SPEAKS | Why didn't Khairuddin admit to the SOP breach from the beginning?

The fine issued to him sounds contrived and raises even more questions about the matter.

How does the IPCMC affect police votes?

How does the IPCMC affect police votes?

The commission is a hot button issue that is opposed by police.

Two detained for flying Kedah flag upside down

Two detained for flying Kedah flag upside down

Police arrested the owner of a seafood restaurant and the eatery's Bangladeshi employee over the matter.
Trump claims - without proof - that FDA 'deep state' is slowing Covid-19 vaccine trials

Trump claims - without proof - that FDA 'deep state' is slowing Covid-19 vaccine trials

COVID-19 | President says agency is delaying testing of Covid-19 vaccines until after the November presidential election.

TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order

TikTok to challenge Trump's executive order

US officials have expressed concerns that information on users could be passed on to China’s government.

'Slightly different' IPCMC will only investigate complaints - source

'Slightly different' IPCMC will only investigate complaints - source

The new bill will not have the authority to issue punishments.

COMMENT | Health Ministry makes quarantine conundrum murkier

COMMENT | Health Ministry makes quarantine conundrum murkier

COMMENT | If the sequence of events is studied carefully, it will reveal that something is amiss.

YOURSAY | Something’s fishy with Khairuddin’s RM1,000 fine

YOURSAY | Something’s fishy with Khairuddin’s RM1,000 fine

‘The double standard in this case stinks to high heaven.’
Minister compounded RM1,000 and 5 news you may have missed

Minister compounded RM1,000 and 5 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.