Archive - 28 August 2020

MOT to reopen tender for largest contract in ‘direct tender’ list

MOT to reopen tender for largest contract in ‘direct tender’ list

Wee Ka Siong says the Klang Valley Double Tracking (Phase 2) project is currently overpriced.

Source: MIC’s PN u-turn due to Bersatu’s Azmin, Wan Fahysal

Source: MIC’s PN u-turn due to Bersatu’s Azmin, Wan Fahysal

Top official says party unhappy with Azmin’s attempts to assert control, Fahysal’s ‘phase-out vernacular schools’ comment.
PBAPP supports Kedah's RM100m claim to conserve Ulu Muda forests

PBAPP supports Kedah's RM100m claim to conserve Ulu Muda forests

The main rationale is because the area is the largest northern water catchment area, says the Penang water authority.

Works Ministry clarifies Harapan direct-nego projects

Works Ministry clarifies Harapan direct-nego projects

Fadillah Yusof says some of the projects have yet to be issued with offer letters.

RON95, RON97 up 1 sen, diesel down 2 sen per litre

RON95, RON97 up 1 sen, diesel down 2 sen per litre

The weekly fuel prices calculated using the Automatic Pricing Mechanism formula.

Top Glove's independent consultant completes audit report

Top Glove's independent consultant completes audit report

The report is to be submitted to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agency.

Muhyiddin: I support raising RM1k compound by ‘at least two or three times’

Muhyiddin: I support raising RM1k compound by ‘at least two or three times’

The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 will need to be amended before the amount can be increased.
Recovery MCO extended until Dec 31

Recovery MCO extended until Dec 31

COVID-19 | PM says while the pandemic is under control, authorities need to able to enforce health regulations.

PAS minister says PN govt strong amidst call for Umno MPs to quit cabinet

PAS minister says PN govt strong amidst call for Umno MPs to quit cabinet

Khairuddin Aman Razali says PAS and Umno agree to Bersatu joining Muafakat.

I did not err in ministerial duties - Khairuddin dismisses resignation calls

I did not err in ministerial duties - Khairuddin dismisses resignation calls

'As a human, who doesn't commit mistakes? It's normal,' he says.

Trump assails rival Biden in White House speech accepting nomination

Trump assails rival Biden in White House speech accepting nomination

US president portrays moderate Biden as a far-left extremist who would usher in a lawless, dangerous America.

'Small victory' for Raub durian farmers as court grants interim stay order

'Small victory' for Raub durian farmers as court grants interim stay order

The Kuantan High Court is scheduled to hear the leave application for a judicial review on Oct 28.

Ku Li urges Umno to quit cabinet over Bersatu's multiracial move

Ku Li urges Umno to quit cabinet over Bersatu's multiracial move

UPDATED 6.20PM | He says Bersatu is no longer qualified to be part of a Malay-Muslim pact.

Zuraida says Guan Eng responsible for direct awards under her ministry

Zuraida says Guan Eng responsible for direct awards under her ministry

UPDATED 6.45PM | She claims Lim 'renegotiated' RM170m solid waste project before Finance Ministry approved it.

Covid-19: Two local cases, no deaths in 30 days

Covid-19: Two local cases, no deaths in 30 days

UPDATED 5.48PM | COVID-19 | 10 new infections reported today, a number of patients remain severely ill.

Court dismisses Najib's bid to disqualify Sri Ram

Court dismisses Najib's bid to disqualify Sri Ram

UPDATED 6.20PM | Ex-premier had sought to remove Sri Ram from prosecuting his 1MDB-linked cases.

Independent candidate denies being sponsored by Pejuang

Independent candidate denies being sponsored by Pejuang

SLIM POLLS | Ex-teacher says he resigned from his job to contest two days after assemblyperson passed away.

Defence grills Zahid's secretary on 'carelessness' with foundation cheques

Defence grills Zahid's secretary on 'carelessness' with foundation cheques

UPDATED 9.15PM | Mazlina was asked if she knew how to pay off Zahid's credit cards.

Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health

Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health

UPDATED 5.50PM | Japan's longest-serving PM says he's stepping down now to avoid political vacuum amid Covid-19.

Think tank: Easy win for BN, but all eyes on Pejuang

Think tank: Easy win for BN, but all eyes on Pejuang

SLIM POLLS | Ilham Centre says if Pejuang's candidate can retain Harapan's vote share in 2018, it would be a victory.

Snap polls needed to secure bigger mandate, say Zahid and Hadi

Snap polls needed to secure bigger mandate, say Zahid and Hadi

UPDATED 3.44PM | The Umno and PAS presidents want a stronger majority in Parliament.

COMMENT | Khairuddin’s offence - uphold rule of law

COMMENT | Khairuddin’s offence - uphold rule of law

COMMENT | A person’s standing in society should not matter and the law should treat him the same as everybody else.

Irked Rais Hussin chastises Umno veep for Bersatu-bashing

Irked Rais Hussin chastises Umno veep for Bersatu-bashing

This comes after Khaled Nordin claimed that Bersatu opening up to other races would render MIC obsolete.

LETTER | Abolishing the vernacular school system is not the solution

LETTER | Abolishing the vernacular school system is not the solution

This call, made by Bersatu’s Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, is that of just another political player who just does not understand our country...

Rais Yatim 'not suitable' as Dewan Negara president - opposition senators

Rais Yatim 'not suitable' as Dewan Negara president - opposition senators

They doubt Rais can build consensus among senate members.

CPTPP: Motion to refer Azmin to rights and privileges committee

CPTPP: Motion to refer Azmin to rights and privileges committee

Guan Eng claims Gombak MP misled Dewan Rakyat by providing false information.

HRW accuses PM of 'spitting in face' of Royal Commission on police

HRW accuses PM of 'spitting in face' of Royal Commission on police

'Draft IPCC Bill in Malaysia Parliament guts any hope of rights respecting police reform and accountability,' it says.

LETTER | Time to reform public health law

LETTER | Time to reform public health law

It needs to be strengthened to safeguard public health against existing and new infectious diseases.

Arrest warrant issued against Azwanddin for failure to appear in court

Arrest warrant issued against Azwanddin for failure to appear in court

The JMM president was supposed to attend committal proceeding filed against him by Teresa Kok.

PM to address the nation on recovery MCO, tonight

PM to address the nation on recovery MCO, tonight

Will the rules be relaxed, or ditched altogether? Look out for the televised address at 8pm.

Reveal direct tenders under BN and PN - Guan Eng tells Zafrul

Reveal direct tenders under BN and PN - Guan Eng tells Zafrul

UPDATED 2.38PM | Ex-finance minister urges his successor to not practise 'double standard like MACC'.

Police record minister’s statement again in Bukit Aman

Police record minister’s statement again in Bukit Aman

Before this, Khairuddin had requested to have his statement taken at Parliament building.

Razer beats expectations with record high revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA

Razer beats expectations with record high revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA

Razer™ (“Razer” or the “Company”, Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announces unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 (“1H 2020”).
MDEC launches #YoungCreators, a breakthrough initiative for youths to thrive in the digital economy

MDEC launches #YoungCreators, a breakthrough initiative for youths to thrive in the digital economy

TikTok, Snapchat, Binumi and leading content talents front upcoming two-day virtual event, accelerating youth participation and spurring monetization of creative innovation

Difficult to enforce 1MDB-linked order against PetroSaudi in UK, court hears

Difficult to enforce 1MDB-linked order against PetroSaudi in UK, court hears

In an email, UK's NCA informs prosecution of difficulty in applying ad interim order to prevent use of US$340m.

Singaporean High Commission of KL contributes RM15,000 worth of healthcare and teaching supplies

Singaporean High Commission of KL contributes RM15,000 worth of healthcare and teaching supplies

Singapore’s Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Loy Hui Chien, said that the return of classroom learning was important for students’ development.

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2020-08-28

COMMENT | To M’sian youth – don’t fall into trap of becoming leaders of tomorrow

COMMENT | To M’sian youth – don’t fall into trap of becoming leaders of tomorrow

COMMENT | Strive to be a leader of today to ensure you have a better tomorrow.

Mat Sabu: Muhyiddin's govt so confused it can't decide on its name

Mat Sabu: Muhyiddin's govt so confused it can't decide on its name

UPDATED 1.55PM | SLIM POLLS | Amanah president couldn't resist taking a jibe at shifting positions.

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes

The authorities have devised the latest contraption to combat a record outbreak of the tropical disease.

Health Ministry makes behind-the-scenes vid on battle against Covid-19

Health Ministry makes behind-the-scenes vid on battle against Covid-19

COVID-19 | The short video, shared by Health DG on Twitter, is in conjunction with National Month celebration.

Covid-19 deaths reach over 180,000 as cases spike in US Midwest

Covid-19 deaths reach over 180,000 as cases spike in US Midwest

Officials braced for the possibility of another surge with school openings.
Honda goes small with first mass-produced all-electric car

Honda goes small with first mass-produced all-electric car

The Honda e, released in Europe this month, is a compact model meant solely for city driving.

Chinese diplomat Wang Yi casts doubt on coronavirus originating in China

Chinese diplomat Wang Yi casts doubt on coronavirus originating in China

COVID-19 | While China was the first country to report the existence of the virus, it does not mean that the virus originated in China, he adds.

UK PM Johnson to launch drive to get Britain back to office

UK PM Johnson to launch drive to get Britain back to office

Ministers have warned working from home will make people more vulnerable to being sacked, The Telegraph reports.
COMMENT | Blood, sweat and toil mean little in Raub

COMMENT | Blood, sweat and toil mean little in Raub

Famous for gold mining, Raub is now the centre of another type of tussle - the ‘golden’ Musang King.
M'sia has received US$2.5b from Goldman Sachs - report

M'sia has received US$2.5b from Goldman Sachs - report

The tranche payment was paid via an escrow account, a source says.
Umno man favoured to win tomorrow, as Slim campaign draws to a close

Umno man favoured to win tomorrow, as Slim campaign draws to a close

SLIM POLLS | The seat has been an Umno stronghold for decades and Zaidi expected to deliver another win.

Transgenders have a right to practise religion - minister

Transgenders have a right to practise religion - minister

Religious agencies are prepared to give full assistance, says Zulkifli Mohamad.

MP SPEAKS | Call for RCI over all direct nego contracts

MP SPEAKS | Call for RCI over all direct nego contracts

Will Zafrul spearhead in cabinet today the call to investigate into all direct nego contracts in past 10 years?
YOURSAY | ‘Zafrul, be transparent and reveal all’

YOURSAY | ‘Zafrul, be transparent and reveal all’

Release all direct nego contracts from 2013 under BN and the past six months under PN.’
Another enhanced MCO in Kedah and 9 news you may have missed

Another enhanced MCO in Kedah and 9 news you may have missed

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

Perak PAS: Don't dream that our members will support Pejuang candidate

Perak PAS: Don't dream that our members will support Pejuang candidate

SLIM POLLS | Islamist party confident its followers will obey instructions to vote for Umno.
Pejuang leaders not for sale, Mahathir assures

Pejuang leaders not for sale, Mahathir assures

SLIM POLLS | Ex-premier said he called candidate Amir Khusyairi to get his word that he won't accept money to jump parties if elected.

YOURSAY | MCO breach: ‘No double standard’ only when it comes to opposition?

YOURSAY | MCO breach: ‘No double standard’ only when it comes to opposition?

But for those related to PN, it’s ‘no further action’ until there’s public outcry.
Severe or fatal Covid-19 very rare in children, UK study finds

Severe or fatal Covid-19 very rare in children, UK study finds

COVID-19 | Of the Covid-19 patients admitted to 138 hospitals in Britain, less than one percent were children, the research shows.

Khalid Samad: Both Amanah and Pejuang fight corruption and injustice

Khalid Samad: Both Amanah and Pejuang fight corruption and injustice

SLIM POLLS | Amanah man will give undivided support to Mahathir's candidate in by-election.

Zahid Hamidi: Sabah BN to use own logo in polls

Zahid Hamidi: Sabah BN to use own logo in polls

SABAH POLLS | Other parties that cooperate with Bersatu can continue to use the Perikatan Nasional logo, the Umno chief adds.

Umno chief refutes claim by Dr M on Umno-Bersatu seat contests

Umno chief refutes claim by Dr M on Umno-Bersatu seat contests

The former PM's claim Umno will contest in all Bersatu-held seats and those Umno won is from unreliable sources, Ahmad Zahid says.

'Proposal on Sabah in Philippines passport is not an official stand'

'Proposal on Sabah in Philippines passport is not an official stand'

PARLIAMENT | Malaysia will not compromise or recognise any forms of claims by any foreign party on Sabah, the House is told.

Betta nuluhon - new fighting fish species discovered in Sabah

Betta nuluhon - new fighting fish species discovered in Sabah

More species are expected to be discovered as part of ongoing collaboration between the government, an NGO and academia.