Archive - 29 August 2020

Chinese, Indian community votes a good sign: Najib

Chinese, Indian community votes a good sign: Najib

SLIM POLLS | Ex-PM also claims voters sick of campaign-style of Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Pejuang.

Mukhriz: Non-Malay voters tend to support sitting govt in by-elections

Mukhriz: Non-Malay voters tend to support sitting govt in by-elections

SLIM POLLS | Low voter turnout among the young among reasons cited for defeat.

Muhyiddin sad 'good friend' Shafie not with him to lead govt

Muhyiddin sad 'good friend' Shafie not with him to lead govt

He says he and Shafie are comrades.

Looks like Dr M, Pejuang have no support - Perak opposition chief

Looks like Dr M, Pejuang have no support - Perak opposition chief

SLIM POLLS | Aziz Bari suggests it is time to ex-premier to exit the stage.
Vell Paari set to be sworn in as senator

Vell Paari set to be sworn in as senator

Samy Vellu's son among four to be sworn into Dewan Negara next week.
COMMENT | The Japan Shinzo Abe left behind

COMMENT | The Japan Shinzo Abe left behind

COMMENT | It is hard to believe that he chooses to step down now unless he also feels serious political pressure.

Rela one of best platforms to foster unity, says PM

Rela one of best platforms to foster unity, says PM

Muhyiddin urges Rela personnel to use this advantage to help govt maintain peace, harmony.

Alleged defamation - police reports lodged against Shafie Apdal

Alleged defamation - police reports lodged against Shafie Apdal

He is said to have libelled former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman.

LIVE: BN's Mohd Zaidi wins Slim with thumping 10,945 majority

LIVE: BN's Mohd Zaidi wins Slim with thumping 10,945 majority

SLIM POLLS | Follow Malaysiakini's coverage of the Slim by-election results.

Covid-19: One new local infection, 10 others imported

Covid-19: One new local infection, 10 others imported

COVID-19 | Of the imported cases reported today, eight were detected in KL and the rest in Selangor.

Guan Eng calls out PM for extending RMCO without economic provisions

Guan Eng calls out PM for extending RMCO without economic provisions

Loan moratoriums and additional economic aid package needed, says ex-finance minister.

Stop 'going here and there' to seek support, Umno man tells PM

Stop 'going here and there' to seek support, Umno man tells PM

Nur Jazlan Mohamed says Muhyiddin should accept the fact that Bersatu and PN are in a precarious state.

Wee: Strange of Loke to avoid open tender

Wee: Strange of Loke to avoid open tender

Wee says despite knowing it was the cheaper option, Loke did not call fresh tender for KVDT 2 project.

Who's next after Abe - a list of potential successors

Who's next after Abe - a list of potential successors

Abe's resignation triggered an election in his party and the winner will be the new premier as LDP holds the majority in Japan's parliament.

China embassy says Britain is distorting Beijing's diplomatic efforts

China embassy says Britain is distorting Beijing's diplomatic efforts

It accuses British politicians of twisting facts to undermine bilateral ties with Beijing.

'Black Panther' film star Chadwick Boseman dead at 43

'Black Panther' film star Chadwick Boseman dead at 43

Boseman passed away after four-year battle with colon cancer.

Fine Khairuddin higher if you want to increase compound, Teresa tells PM

Fine Khairuddin higher if you want to increase compound, Teresa tells PM

Seputeh MP says PM's support for raising fine shows lack of sympathy, double standards practised.

Govt will not bow to foreign claims for Sabah - Muhyiddin

Govt will not bow to foreign claims for Sabah - Muhyiddin

PM says it remains steadfast to no compromises on Sabah sovereignty, will defend state at all costs.

Don't blame others, ex-MP tells Zuraida after linked to ministry's project

Don't blame others, ex-MP tells Zuraida after linked to ministry's project

UPDATED AUG 30, 2.30PM | 'As minister, Zuraida should not involve others or blame them over her failure,' says Tamrin.

SJK(C) Subang confirms Covid-19 case - report

SJK(C) Subang confirms Covid-19 case - report

COVID-19 | A student tested positive after returning from East Malaysia earlier this month.

PN logo revealed, launch expected soon

PN logo revealed, launch expected soon

A launching event scheduled for today was earlier cancelled.

Video of Osman saying Bersatu has strayed from original struggle emerges

Video of Osman saying Bersatu has strayed from original struggle emerges

In the clip, ex-Johor menteri besar says he wants 'to see change'.

Animal association offers reward for info on dog painted to look like tiger

Animal association offers reward for info on dog painted to look like tiger

It is uncertain if the dog is a stray or where it happened.

Slim polls: 60 pct turnout at 3pm

Slim polls: 60 pct turnout at 3pm

SLIM POLLS | EC targets 85 pct of voters will cast ballots before closing time.

PAS MP won't apologise over Bible remarks, willing to have dialogue

PAS MP won't apologise over Bible remarks, willing to have dialogue

Zawawi says he was only stating facts on alcohol prohibition, Christians have no right to be offended.

Azmin, Sabah parties cited as reasons for PN launch cancellation

Azmin, Sabah parties cited as reasons for PN launch cancellation

MIC also pulls out of joining PN, citing Azmin as one reason.

Reconsider arrest warrant: JMM head says he did not receive hearing notice

Reconsider arrest warrant: JMM head says he did not receive hearing notice

Azwanddin claims he did not receive notice to attend court for committal proceedings filed against him by Kok.

Maybe Ku Li forgets Umno, PAS, have non-Malay members too - Annuar

Maybe Ku Li forgets Umno, PAS, have non-Malay members too - Annuar

Razaleigh called for Umno ministers to quit the cabinet after Bersatu planned to establish a non-Malay chapter.

MP SPEAKS | Speaker must rectify absence of gender equality, family development PSC

MP SPEAKS | Speaker must rectify absence of gender equality, family development PSC

The committee is needed to look after the interests of groups such as the elderly or families with female household heads.

Conventions highlight wildly different Biden, Trump strategies

Conventions highlight wildly different Biden, Trump strategies

Both sides intend to fight for the sliver of independent and moderate voters.
Polling underway in Slim by-election

Polling underway in Slim by-election

SLIM POLLS | A total of 22,749 people are eligible to vote at the 12 polling stations open from 8am to 5.30pm today.

Reopening tender shows Wee agrees Liow-approved project overpriced - Loke

Reopening tender shows Wee agrees Liow-approved project overpriced - Loke

The KVDT 2 project was originally approved by ex-transport minister Liow Tiong Lai at a price tag of RM5.265b.

First US Covid-19 reinfection case identified in Nevada study

First US Covid-19 reinfection case identified in Nevada study

‘This study likely represents a clear example of reinfection ... reinfections are possible…’
YOURSAY | Direct nego deals: Stop passing the buck

YOURSAY | Direct nego deals: Stop passing the buck

‘I didn't know the Finance Ministry was in charge of Housing and Local Government Ministry.’
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Recovery MCO extended till year’s end, and 9 news you may have missed

Recovery MCO extended till year’s end, and 9 news you may have missed

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

Mukhriz's daughter apologises for breaking MCO rules

Mukhriz's daughter apologises for breaking MCO rules

She and 28 others were arrested and fined for staying out late at a nightspot last week.