Archive - 3 September 2020

COVID-19 | The PM discussed the issue with S'pore's high commission to M'sia in a meeting today.

The Court of Appeal had ordered a retrial of contempt of court proceedings against Amino Agos Suyub.

SABAH POLLS | DAP yet to make announcement on its stand.

'Maybe we will reduce the price of face mask in October,' says Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Mohamad Jani, however, said that Mohd Isa was not aware his former officer received the 'gift'.

Veveonah furnishes timetable to prove she took exam on a treetop in Sabah.

Nor Hizwan held a presser showing letters from MOF and contractor BSI on Guan Eng's purported involvement.

The syndicate was busted by police in a series of raids in Johor Bahru.

'This like when you run a red light, whether there is another road user or not, it is still wrong.'

Pasir Puteh MP again refuses to apologise and cites Old Testament to show Christianity forbids alcohol consumption

Six of the 10 local infections were detected in Tawau Prison and part of the Benteng LD cluster.

UPDATED 5.52PM | Will be charged under Section 403 of Penal Code for criminal property misappropriation - source.

Finance minister says due to this, he expects wider deficit at 5.8 to 6.0 pct of GDP.

They had strong alibis.

WWF-Malaysia urges all Sabahans to take part in a survey on their environmental concerns.

The housing and local govt minister says she will hand the documents over to investigating authorities if necessary.

Judge fixes Nov 4 to hear submissions before deciding whether to convict or acquit former Felda chairperson.

The properties worth A$1.6 million are owned by a relative of a Malaysian – a central figure in the affair.

The report by Ernst & Young alleges the property deals may have elements of corruption.

COVID-19 | Among the countries are the US, Brazil, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Bangladesh.

Wuhan’s death toll of 3,869 accounts for more than 80 percent of China’s total.

This does not mean he supports the organisation, says the former two-time premier.

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the ex-premier was one of eight who benefitted.

Many participants are drawn to the talks and opportunity to find out more about the 5,000+ digital jobs that are available in more than 100 companies.

It's due to pollution at Sungai Selangor.

COMMENT | Larger, more developed countries are planning to hoard supply.

Report also says Covid-19 pandemic has been used to curtail the work of media in Malaysia.

However, income data indicate just as many well-to-do Malay households as poor ones.

Pulau Balambangan, part of Tun Mustapha Marine Park, is also site of prehistoric, East India Company and World War II artefacts.

He says the NACP specifies that only a person with integrity should be appointed to lead a GLC.

The pandemic hampered development projects, which are now being accelerated by the govt.

UPDATED 2.10PM | 'We were told the investigation was disrupted due to Covid-19' - lawyer S Ambiga.

Judge dismisses an originating summons filed by lawyer R Kengadharan and social activist D Arumugam.

Pembela says encroachment of state lands is common in Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lipis, Bentong and other states.

Muhyiddin apparently made the comment in jest, but the federation wants him to retract his words.

Shamsun says the Malaysian culture of gift-giving cannot be stopped.

Mahathir aims for his new party to win 30 seats in the next general election.

UPDATED 2.07PM | 'This is normal. For politicians, when their constituents ask for support letters, they issue it.'

'Sabah has sole authority to control those coming in, no other authority has this right.'

Samka accuses RPDR-PKPP of lying, says farmers only registered for briefing.

'It points to reluctance or inability of Sarawak govt to defend belief of Christians in the state'.

First female DPP shares this in documentary in conjunction with Rukun Negara 50th anniversary.

COMMENT | Hazardous household waste is still an issue and often face-masks are discarded openly.

COVID-19 | This will protect you from catching the coronavirus, as 'going solo remains the lowest risk'.

Rina Harun says spreading personal information, photos, or videos online will be criminalised.

The caretaker Sabah CM is also upset over the incident, the DAP secretary-general adds.

The Soviet-style Novichok was used in an attempt to murder Alexei Navalny, adds German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

This Reuters/Ipsos poll carried out from Aug 31 to Sept 1 shows 40pct of registered voters support Trump, as against 47pct for Joe Biden.

Senior Chinese diplomats will now require State Department approval before visiting US university campuses or holding cultural events outside the embassy.

COMMENT | Religion should not be used to promote a political narrative.

Home Ministry says it has taken the initiative to review 'The Golden Son of the Kadazan'.