Archive - 5 September 2020

The young in Johor do not need new youth-centric party -MB

The young in Johor do not need new youth-centric party -MB

It is akin to not respecting the elders, says Hasni Mohammad.

Proposed media council draft bill, report submitted to ministry - pro-tem chair

Proposed media council draft bill, report submitted to ministry - pro-tem chair

Premesh Chandran says the committee will now meet minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Sept 11 to further discuss the matter.

Penang cancels year-end activities, celebrations - exco

Penang cancels year-end activities, celebrations - exco

This is in line with recovery MCO, says exco Yeoh Soon Hin.

LETTER | Women, children dying in long wait for 'sick hospital projects' completion

LETTER | Women, children dying in long wait for 'sick hospital projects' completion

Sarawakians are still forced to make long risky journey for health care due to severely delayed hospital projects.

No one in Umno, PAS more charismatic than Muhyiddin to be PM - Khairy

No one in Umno, PAS more charismatic than Muhyiddin to be PM - Khairy

Rembau MP says as long as Umno supports govt, it will back Muhyiddin, but it's a different matter for snap polls.

S'gor MB: Factory behind pollution incident to be demolished

S'gor MB: Factory behind pollution incident to be demolished

UPDATED 5.55PM | Amirudin says the private land did not have planning permission from Selayang City Council.

Covid-19: Six new infections, 21 recoveries

Covid-19: Six new infections, 21 recoveries

COVID-19 | Two of the new cases are local transmissions, one is linked to Telaga cluster.

Water cuts: PAS protests at factory, minister promises tougher laws

Water cuts: PAS protests at factory, minister promises tougher laws

The prosecution process will take place next week against the offenders, says Tuan Ibrahim.
Why native land titles have become a hot-button issue in Sabah

Why native land titles have become a hot-button issue in Sabah

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini lays out why legal protections have not prevented conflict on the ground.

Amanah MP urges govt to help musicians, nightclubs despite personal beliefs

Amanah MP urges govt to help musicians, nightclubs despite personal beliefs

Hanipa says he's willing to donate if there's any initiative to set up an emergency fund.

Edict claims death in custody at Pengkalan Chepa prison

Edict claims death in custody at Pengkalan Chepa prison

NGO says inmate allegedly died of injuries sustained in detention, family refuses to lodge police report.

Klang Valley at mercy of polluters: Time to greatly increase punishments

Klang Valley at mercy of polluters: Time to greatly increase punishments

People in the area have experienced at least five water cuts due to pollution since 2019.

COMMENT | Heads must roll in water pollution scandal

COMMENT | Heads must roll in water pollution scandal

We will not accept any more such dereliction of duty that threatens our water supply and our health.
Widespread Covid-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says

Widespread Covid-19 vaccinations not expected until mid-2021, WHO says

Its stresses the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety.
Muhyiddin gets Covid-19 boost but will it carry him through GE15?

Muhyiddin gets Covid-19 boost but will it carry him through GE15?

The country's relative success in managing pandemic has helped Muhyiddin but electoral victory is not yet certain.

Four brothers arrested over pollution that led to S'gor water disruption

Four brothers arrested over pollution that led to S'gor water disruption

The suspects are the owners of the factory alleged to be the cause of the pollution.
Russia's Covid-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials

Russia's Covid-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials

COVID-19 | Russia licensed the two-shot jab for domestic use in August.

Air Selangor turns on the taps, but some will get water earlier than others

Air Selangor turns on the taps, but some will get water earlier than others

Majority of areas in Kuala Selangor, Gombak, KL and Hulu Selangor will get water earlier than Petaling and Klang.

YOURSAY | The quid pro quo in abolition of vernacular schools

YOURSAY | The quid pro quo in abolition of vernacular schools

‘Will Wan Fayhsal, open up bumi-exclusive learning institutions to all M’sians?’
COMMENT | Voluntary arrangements into early retirement must be genuine

COMMENT | Voluntary arrangements into early retirement must be genuine

It is important for the company to inform employees selected for VSS of need to reduce workforce.

LETTER | Extradition stops where asylum granted

LETTER | Extradition stops where asylum granted

The right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution is a basic human right.
Durian farmers demand money back after payment passed off as endorsement

Durian farmers demand money back after payment passed off as endorsement

There appears to be a disconnect between the farmers and RPDR.
Factory linked to water pollution a repeated offender, and 9 news you may have missed

Factory linked to water pollution a repeated offender, and 9 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Unhappy Messi reluctantly staying at Barcelona after all

Unhappy Messi reluctantly staying at Barcelona after all

In doing so, however, the Argentine forward took a big swipe at the club's hierarchy.

COMMENT | Looking back at Slim - more than just a 'ghost town'

COMMENT | Looking back at Slim - more than just a 'ghost town'

COMMENT | After an impressive display to woo the voters, will BN manage to solve their woes?

US happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says

US happy to help in China-India border dispute, Trump says

Both sides deployed additional forces along the frontier after a clash in June.

Cops form special team to investigate Sungai Gong pollution

Cops form special team to investigate Sungai Gong pollution

Police will call in suspected factory owners responsible for the incident to record their statement.