Archive - 6 September 2020

Police hunt for sex offender, murderer who fled psychiatric hospital

Police hunt for sex offender, murderer who fled psychiatric hospital

Kota Kinabalu police chief says both patients went missing after they were taken out of their respective rooms.

8 private hospital staff in direct contact with Penang Covid-19 patient

8 private hospital staff in direct contact with Penang Covid-19 patient

COVID-19 | Lam Wah Ee Hospital says its clinical services are not affected.
Water supply restored in 62.7pct of affected areas - Air Selangor

Water supply restored in 62.7pct of affected areas - Air Selangor

The remaining 481 areas are still in the process of being restored, it says.
LETTER | Whipping for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs

LETTER | Whipping for driving under influence of alcohol or drugs

It is seen as a form of deterrent and enjoys the status of retributive punishment.
Govt council to professionally train Penang bumis to do household chores

Govt council to professionally train Penang bumis to do household chores

A scheme will be introduced in a bid to create employment opportunities for bumiputeras in the state.
10 villages targeted for Desa Lestari programme this year

10 villages targeted for Desa Lestari programme this year

Deputy minister says the amount for the one-off allocation is based on an assessment by a working committee.
Felda Sahabat has potential as cattle breeding hub - Mustapa

Felda Sahabat has potential as cattle breeding hub - Mustapa

Minister says Felda needed a new, more sustainable model to reduce dependency on oil palm and rubber commodities.

RM3m to repair fishermen's houses in Beluran - Kiandee

RM3m to repair fishermen's houses in Beluran - Kiandee

'LKIM has already fixed 152 fishermen’s houses and will go on to repair another 200,' says minister.
There could be an Umno PM with rakyat's support - Annuar Musa

There could be an Umno PM with rakyat's support - Annuar Musa

However, BN sec-gen says Umno is pragmatic and willing to share power.

KL billboards must be in Malay, other languages as sub-text - minister

KL billboards must be in Malay, other languages as sub-text - minister

DBKL explains company behind removed Chinese billboard had submitted a BM version for approval.

Sabah's Benteng LD cluster grows to 16 with two new Covid-19 cases

Sabah's Benteng LD cluster grows to 16 with two new Covid-19 cases

COVID-19 | Six new infections and two recoveries are recorded today.

Jeffrey Kitingan's Star to contest at least 15 seats in Sabah polls

Jeffrey Kitingan's Star to contest at least 15 seats in Sabah polls

SABAH POLLS | Three more seats are still being discussed with PN coalition parties, says the president.
Ministry, Jakoa plan to replace foreign workers with Orang Asli in plantations

Ministry, Jakoa plan to replace foreign workers with Orang Asli in plantations

They are currently in discussion to develop a pilot project in Perak and Pahang.

While rakyat queues for water, public tankers make special deliveries to VIPs

While rakyat queues for water, public tankers make special deliveries to VIPs

Questions arise after S'gor MB's wife posts pictures of Air Selangor tanker sending water directly to their house.

Johor MB's office says Hasni misquoted, did not chastise youths

Johor MB's office says Hasni misquoted, did not chastise youths

It denies Hasni had said a youth-based party was disrespectful to the elders.

Govt channels RM34.3m to improve Sepanggar port facilities in Sabah

Govt channels RM34.3m to improve Sepanggar port facilities in Sabah

Mustapa Mohamed says the amount was part of the RM1.027b allocated under the 11th Malaysia Plan.

High Court frees three men in JB petrol station murder case

High Court frees three men in JB petrol station murder case

Trio acquitted after prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against them.

LETTER | Water pollution: Suhakam calls for effective enforcement of laws

LETTER | Water pollution: Suhakam calls for effective enforcement of laws

Govt should also review laws to allow for stern action against water pollution perpetrators, it says.

Tawau football referee has Covid-19, players and spectators urged to get tested

Tawau football referee has Covid-19, players and spectators urged to get tested

COVID-19 | The referee is involved in several football matches in Sabah played between Aug 28 and Sept 2.

Abim to host Islam-Buddhism online forum featuring Dalai Lama

Abim to host Islam-Buddhism online forum featuring Dalai Lama

The aim of the forum is to build religious harmony and national unity, says its president.

'Refer Zahidi to privileges committee for falsely accusing Veveonah'

'Refer Zahidi to privileges committee for falsely accusing Veveonah'

The deputy minister had called Veveonah a liar in Dewan Negara over her YouTube video about poor internet.

Govt commits to turn Petronas around after RM21b loss in Q2

Govt commits to turn Petronas around after RM21b loss in Q2

However, finance minister says it will depend on world oil prices.

Water woes in Selangor

Water woes in Selangor

Residents in Selangor are resorting to tankers for water supply after taps ran dry due to river pollution.
As election clock ticks, PKR meets Shafie for 'reasonable' seat allocations

As election clock ticks, PKR meets Shafie for 'reasonable' seat allocations

SABAH POLLS | PKR looking to increase number of seats it will contest, says its sec-gen.

Azmin says 'more comfortable' with Umno, PAS than Anwar

Azmin says 'more comfortable' with Umno, PAS than Anwar

After years at PKR president's side, Gombak MP says he's now more confident sitting next to Umno and PAS.

Two reps who sparked fall of Harapan-led Kedah govt join Bersatu

Two reps who sparked fall of Harapan-led Kedah govt join Bersatu

The two assemblypersons say they are following Azmin's footsteps.

Man serving life sentence for waging war on Agong grateful for royal pardon

Man serving life sentence for waging war on Agong grateful for royal pardon

Abang Li is a former Al-Ma’unah member pardoned by the King in conjunction with the 63rd National Day.

Senator files notice for urgent debate over Philippines' claim on Sabah

Senator files notice for urgent debate over Philippines' claim on Sabah

This follows Philippines House Committee on Foreign Affairs' suggestion to include Sabah's map on its passport cover.

Anwar takes on critics who call him a 'chameleon'

Anwar takes on critics who call him a 'chameleon'

PKR president says while he is aware of his different audiences, his message of justice is the same.

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MP suggests river protection agency, national security buffers

MP suggests river protection agency, national security buffers

The Klang Valley has seen at least five water cuts due to river pollution since 2019.
Armed rival groups square off in the US

Armed rival groups square off in the US

Armed supporters of the police and anti-racism protesters squared off in Louisville, Kentucky.

COMMENT | Klang Valley's water pollution woes: An enduring unsolved mystery

COMMENT | Klang Valley's water pollution woes: An enduring unsolved mystery

People have yet to hear from the authorities why this problem keeps gushing out again and again.

'No signs of life' in Beirut rubble after three-day search for blast survivors

'No signs of life' in Beirut rubble after three-day search for blast survivors

50 workers searched for survivors after sensors detected signs of life on Thursday.

Russia presses Germany for more detail on Navalny, urges 'transparency'

Russia presses Germany for more detail on Navalny, urges 'transparency'

Russia has yet to open a criminal investigation and said there is no evidence yet of a crime.

Water supply restored for 32.28pct of areas as of this morning

Water supply restored for 32.28pct of areas as of this morning

Supply yet to be restored to affected areas in Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Langat.

Integrity key factor in naming PKR candidates - Anwar

Integrity key factor in naming PKR candidates - Anwar

SABAH POLLS | He also says Sabah PKR will be given greater freedom to decide on candidates for upcoming polls.

Kamala Harris says Trump not credible on possible Covid-19 vaccine

Kamala Harris says Trump not credible on possible Covid-19 vaccine

She says the US president has a track record of suppressing expert opinion about the coronavirus pandemic.

YOURSAY | Make national schools relevant again for all M'sians

YOURSAY | Make national schools relevant again for all M'sians

‘Make them the preferred choice for parents to send their kids for their education…’
Factory behind S'gor river pollution to be demolished and 4 news you may have missed

Factory behind S'gor river pollution to be demolished and 4 news you may have missed

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