Archive - 4 September 2020

Message claiming S'gor water plants back online is fake

Message claiming S'gor water plants back online is fake

It has been widely circulated via social media including by Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Najib diverting attention from farmers exploitation with DAP jibe - durian group

Najib diverting attention from farmers exploitation with DAP jibe - durian group

Samka chief claims that ex-PM is turning the issue into a racial one by linking it to DAP.

One passenger injured as two KTM trains scrape past each other

One passenger injured as two KTM trains scrape past each other

Incident involved ETS train carrying 93 passengers and KTM Komuter with 30 onboard.

Authorities urged to monitor sale of non-medical face masks

Authorities urged to monitor sale of non-medical face masks

Standard Users association says this is because non-medical face masks are not subject to any authority.

Results of water sample analysis to be submitted to DOE - KJ

Results of water sample analysis to be submitted to DOE - KJ

Minister instructs agencies to expedite analyses of contaminated raw water samples from Sungai Gong.

Netherlands holiday picture is an old one - Khairuddin

Netherlands holiday picture is an old one - Khairuddin

Minister says he will take legal action against the media organisation that made the false report.

Report: KJ says Syed Saddiq's youth platform may force Umno rejuvenation

Report: KJ says Syed Saddiq's youth platform may force Umno rejuvenation

New platform will provide competition to Umno, may reinvent itself to appeal to young M'sians, says minister.

US business association urges govt to reconsider entry ban on foreigners

US business association urges govt to reconsider entry ban on foreigners

Amcham says it will affect expatriates with valid work permits and operations of investors.

BN, PN seat allocation for Sabah polls almost done - Annuar

BN, PN seat allocation for Sabah polls almost done - Annuar

SABAH POLLS | Announcement will be made on Tuesday, says BN sec-gen.

No retrenchment or reduction of employees in Petronas - group CEO

No retrenchment or reduction of employees in Petronas - group CEO

Petronas mulls slashing salaries after first-half revenue shrinks 23 pct.

Warisan dangles bird's nest house for Veveonah's family if it wins state polls

Warisan dangles bird's nest house for Veveonah's family if it wins state polls

SABAH POLLS | Warisan vice-president Junz Wong says he would personally make the contribution.
Balambangan mining project won't affect coral reef, archaeological treasures: Yayasan Sabah

Balambangan mining project won't affect coral reef, archaeological treasures: Yayasan Sabah

The foundation says it is complying with all requirements set by the Environment Protection Department.

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival announces official lineup of regional music acts

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival announces official lineup of regional music acts

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is set to launch its inaugural edition online, with the goal of creating a platform that elevates Southeast Asia’s music scene onto the world stage.
Those linked to Syed Saddiq's new platform flooded with bot followers

Those linked to Syed Saddiq's new platform flooded with bot followers

Russian bots are suspected of targeting Instagram accounts of those who attended Muda Malaysia's first meeting.

Water supply to be restored in four days - Air Selangor

Water supply to be restored in four days - Air Selangor

UPDATED 7.15PM | Contamination levels at water treatment plants still high.

Semenyih immigration depot hit with second Covid-19 outbreak

Semenyih immigration depot hit with second Covid-19 outbreak

UPDATED 6.10PM | COVID-19 | Index case is a detainee at the facility who was about to be deported.

Asia Mobiliti’s latest data hub & analytics solution selected for global smart city challenge

Asia Mobiliti’s latest data hub & analytics solution selected for global smart city challenge

Asia Mobiliti has been selected among sixteen semi-finalists from over ninety applications in a global challenge to develop data-driven solutions to improve mobility and city planning in Kuala Lumpur.
M'sia won't extradite Uighur refugees, even if China requests - minister

M'sia won't extradite Uighur refugees, even if China requests - minister

Redzuan says the oppression of ethnic Uighurs in Xinjiang must be admitted to by all.

Repeat offender factory behind S'gor, KL water disruption fined and sealed off

Repeat offender factory behind S'gor, KL water disruption fined and sealed off

Exco member reveals Yip Chee Seng and Sons Sdn Bhd had been fined RM60,000 in March for similar offence.

COMMENT | How can our deputy minister of communications be spreading fake news?

COMMENT | How can our deputy minister of communications be spreading fake news?

COMMENT | Zahidi Zainul Abidin needs to do more to appease the people. A simple apology just isn’t enough.

Tabung Haji depositors must ensure their accounts stay active

Tabung Haji depositors must ensure their accounts stay active

This is so they can receive TH savings benefits.

Ex-Johor MB still Bersatu member, disciplinary board clarifies

Ex-Johor MB still Bersatu member, disciplinary board clarifies

UPDATED 4.51PM | Megat Najmuddin says Osman Sapian will be summoned to explain himself soon.

S'gor water problems - Otai Reformis suggests salary cut

S'gor water problems - Otai Reformis suggests salary cut

This should affect several personalities, including the menteri besar, it says.

Direct nego deals: Guan Eng challenges Zuraida to reveal all letters

Direct nego deals: Guan Eng challenges Zuraida to reveal all letters

'Zuraida shouldn't claim that there are such letters but does not dare to reveal them to the public.'

PBS seeks to restore glory, but leader still recuperating

PBS seeks to restore glory, but leader still recuperating

Ongkili may have been missing from Parliament since May, but his party will need him for the Sabah state election.

Oct 26 set for any third party to claim assets in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit

Oct 26 set for any third party to claim assets in 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit

The suit is over hundreds of items, including branded handbags and 27 vehicles.

Veveonah hit with negative comments after deputy minister's false accusation

Veveonah hit with negative comments after deputy minister's false accusation

Nevertheless, she forgives all those who wronged her and thanks those who remained in her corner.

PM's jibe strikes wrong chord with musicians, some forced to sell equipment

PM's jibe strikes wrong chord with musicians, some forced to sell equipment

Nearly six months into the MCO, the industry is suffering as pubs close and musicians sell their instruments.

No bribery reports, Slim polls was the best: EC chief

No bribery reports, Slim polls was the best: EC chief

If there are reports, we will let the MACC investigate, says Abdul Ghani Salleh.

Tengku Zafrul: 1MDB debt stands at RM41.36b as of July 2020

Tengku Zafrul: 1MDB debt stands at RM41.36b as of July 2020

While the annual commitment to pay the interest until 2022 is about RM1.7 billion, he adds.

MP SPEAKS | Strengthen SOPs instead of banning foreigners from red zones

MP SPEAKS | Strengthen SOPs instead of banning foreigners from red zones

There are humanitarian and economic reasons for the ban to be reconsidered.

COMMENT | From immorality to hero: Am I the only one baffled by PAS?

COMMENT | From immorality to hero: Am I the only one baffled by PAS?

For years, PAS claimed they were protectors of Islam and defenders of the Malays. Khairuddin has proven them wrong.

No date set yet for Indira to be reunited with daughter - Bukit Aman

No date set yet for Indira to be reunited with daughter - Bukit Aman

'She’s the one giving the target of until Deepavali, (but) we’ve not given her that target.'
Indonesia urged to change tack amid record coronavirus infections

Indonesia urged to change tack amid record coronavirus infections

Jakarta, the virus epicentre, there have been almost 1,000 new cases each day this week.
Prosecution allowed to withdraw 1MDB-linked US$6.5b bonds case

Prosecution allowed to withdraw 1MDB-linked US$6.5b bonds case

UPDATED 11.22AM | Judge also allowed prosecution's application for three accused to be acquitted.

Ex-Sabah CM: Sabahans must condemn 'political frogs' and 'frog collectors'

Ex-Sabah CM: Sabahans must condemn 'political frogs' and 'frog collectors'

Although they only served 26 months, they are eligible for lifelong pensions, says Chong Kah Kiat.

YOURSAY | Who’s telling the truth in Guan Eng’s Sabah entry caper?

YOURSAY | Who’s telling the truth in Guan Eng’s Sabah entry caper?

‘The thing is, they couldn't stop Lim from entering Sabah - that power is not theirs but Sabah CM's.’
PAS' new morality allows it to ignore injustice to ordinary citizens, says Hanipa

PAS' new morality allows it to ignore injustice to ordinary citizens, says Hanipa

Sepang MP blasts his former party for overlooking Khairuddin's quarantine violations.

YOURSAY | Birds of a feather flock together in PAS

YOURSAY | Birds of a feather flock together in PAS

‘They act as if they are paragons of virtue and can do no wrong.’
Mexico has the world's most health worker deaths from pandemic

Mexico has the world's most health worker deaths from pandemic

COVID-19 | Of the 7,000 health workers around the world who have died after being infected with the coronavirus, 1,320 were from Mexico.

Seven police officers in Rochester suspended over black man's death

Seven police officers in Rochester suspended over black man's death

The comes after a video clip of the arrest and asphyxiation death of Daniel Prude was released.

Armed robber flees with RM20,000 from a bank in Subang Jaya

Armed robber flees with RM20,000 from a bank in Subang Jaya

He enters the bank, pushes the security guard, fires a shot in the air and orders the counter employee to hand over the money.

COMMENT | Mara probe Down Under - five years and still waiting

COMMENT | Mara probe Down Under - five years and still waiting

COMMENT | MACC investigation into purchase of buildings by Mara has been going on for too long with no results.

Guan Eng to face more charges and 9 news you may have missed

Guan Eng to face more charges and 9 news you may have missed

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