Archive - 8 September 2020

Kedah Medical Centre closes for 3 days over Covid-19

Kedah Medical Centre closes for 3 days over Covid-19

The hospital will be sanitised after 18 of its staff test positive for the virus.
Muhyiddin took Johor chief role to strengthen Bersatu - Faizal Azumu

Muhyiddin took Johor chief role to strengthen Bersatu - Faizal Azumu

UPDATED 1.40AM | He denied the move was because the party's top leadership sees the Johor chapter as in trouble.

Govt draws flak for 20 sen e-shopping charge proposal

Govt draws flak for 20 sen e-shopping charge proposal

'The government should promote online transactions by giving incentives, not imposing charges.'

Bersatu investigating Osman Sapian, sec-gen confirms

Bersatu investigating Osman Sapian, sec-gen confirms

UPDATED 12.57AM | This comes after the former Johor MB was spotted at Pejuang events.

Warisan Plus, Bersatu and BN to unveil candidates on Thursday

Warisan Plus, Bersatu and BN to unveil candidates on Thursday

Bersatu and BN reportedly overcame deadlock in seat negotiations.

Sabah polls: Zahid confident BN leaders understand limited seats

Sabah polls: Zahid confident BN leaders understand limited seats

However, the Umno president says sabotage from inside or outside the party is inevitable in any election.

2m borrowers contacted by banks on loan extension - Finance Ministry

2m borrowers contacted by banks on loan extension - Finance Ministry

Of the 1.1m who gave feedback, nearly 300k confirmed they need assistance with loan repayments.

Bersatu lawmaker does his homework, vouches for Veveonah

Bersatu lawmaker does his homework, vouches for Veveonah

Masidi Manjun confirms Veveonah did sit for her exams.

Case closed on Bukit Jalil Covid-19 outbreak after 3 months

Case closed on Bukit Jalil Covid-19 outbreak after 3 months

No new cases were detected in the cluster for 28 days.

As Covid-19 spikes, Health DG wants all to follow SOP during Sabah polls

As Covid-19 spikes, Health DG wants all to follow SOP during Sabah polls

UPDATED 8.23PM | COVID-19 | Campaigning begins on nomination day this Saturday Sept 26 polling day.

Ibrahim Ali sues company allegedly linked to S'gor water cut

Ibrahim Ali sues company allegedly linked to S'gor water cut

The Putra president and 16 others are initiating legal action, saying the country's natural resources need to be protected.

Lax Covid-19 precautions even among frontliners - Health DG

Lax Covid-19 precautions even among frontliners - Health DG

COVID-19 | Noor Hisham’s admonishment comes as virus’ infectivity hits ‘critical’ level.

Warisan tells Musa to 'move on' and 'see you at the polls'

Warisan tells Musa to 'move on' and 'see you at the polls'

Musa is expected to challenge state govt dissolution at Federal Court.

Benteng, Sungai clusters spur daily new Covid-19 cases to 100

Benteng, Sungai clusters spur daily new Covid-19 cases to 100

UPDATED 8.03PM | COVID-19 | Health DG says 85 are from Benteng and Sungai clusters.

'Ex-1MDB CEO’s witness statement still admissible in Najib's graft trial'

'Ex-1MDB CEO’s witness statement still admissible in Najib's graft trial'

1MDB TRIAL | Lead DPP Gopal Sri Ram says this is because it is allowed by the law.

Sabah polls on - Court dismisses appeal by Musa, 32 other state reps

Sabah polls on - Court dismisses appeal by Musa, 32 other state reps

The Sabah state election is slated to take place on Sept 26.

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UEM Sunrise supports ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ through its company-wide initiatives for Merdeka

UEM Sunrise supports ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ through its company-wide initiatives for Merdeka

UEM Sunrise Berhad presents “UEM Sunrise Cares”, an all-embracing campaign that promotes and inspires togetherness as the nation celebrates the 63rd Merdeka, and Malaysia Day amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Zahidi's academic credentials under spotlight after Veveonah jibe

Zahidi's academic credentials under spotlight after Veveonah jibe

His bachelor’s degree and MBA appear to be from dubious institutions.

Seat talks: Star unhappy, does not rule out withdrawing from PN

Seat talks: Star unhappy, does not rule out withdrawing from PN

Party president Jeffrey Kitingan says BN and Umno not listening to local sentiments, 'domineering'.

Kitingan: Star irked by 'domineering' Umno

Kitingan: Star irked by 'domineering' Umno

He accused BN and Umno of wanting more seats when local sentiment favours local parties.

COMMENT | There should be no factories in river buffer zones

COMMENT | There should be no factories in river buffer zones

Legalising unlicenced factories in these river buffer zones is not a solution.
Azmin, Zuraida now Bersatu supreme council members

Azmin, Zuraida now Bersatu supreme council members

Muhyiddin also appoints himself as Johor Bersatu chief during council meeting yesterday.

9 Sri Lankans lodge report against employer for failing to pay salaries

9 Sri Lankans lodge report against employer for failing to pay salaries

UPDATED 6.56PM | Meanwhile, the employer's rep says the workers weren't kicked out, but instead they fled.

Deputy ministers should be praising Veveonah - Sepanggar MP

Deputy ministers should be praising Veveonah - Sepanggar MP

The deputy ministers should not be in denial about the issue raised, says Azis Jamman.

New virus cases knock hopes of reviving Southeast Asia's holiday hotspots

New virus cases knock hopes of reviving Southeast Asia's holiday hotspots

COVID-19 | Some countries have been considering 'travel bubbles' with others as a way to get businesses restarted.

China unveils global data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

China unveils global data security initiative, says some countries bullying others

No details on the nature of the initiative or whether any other country had joined was provided.

Tawau to have RM100m civil court complex - Takiyuddin

Tawau to have RM100m civil court complex - Takiyuddin

It will be built on a 2.02ha site near the proposed Tawau Syariah Court and Tawau district police HQ.
No travel restrictions in Tawau, Lahad Datu - Sabah Police

No travel restrictions in Tawau, Lahad Datu - Sabah Police

COVID-19 | Police say this in light of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the two districts.

COMMENT | Stop using bully tactics to silence voices of the young

COMMENT | Stop using bully tactics to silence voices of the young

Targeting of Syed Saddiq supporters and recent fiasco over Veveonah indicate that bullying is an accepted part of the system.

Veveonah's brother challenges deputy ministers to visit rural village

Veveonah's brother challenges deputy ministers to visit rural village

He defends his sister’s move to post a YouTube video of herself climbing a tree to obtain good internet coverage.

Team SMG announces Under Armour as the official apparel sponsor

Team SMG announces Under Armour as the official apparel sponsor

Team SMG (Still Moving Under Gunfire) today announced performance apparel giant Under Armour as its official apparel sponsor.

AirAsia aims to raise RM2.5b, to evaluate Japan operations

AirAsia aims to raise RM2.5b, to evaluate Japan operations

Tony Fernandes says the group could raise up to RM1.5b from bank loans and another RM1b from investors.
LETTER | Don’t ease international border, focus on domestic tourism

LETTER | Don’t ease international border, focus on domestic tourism

National priorities should be health first and propping up domestic tourism.

Belarusian protest leader disappears after being detained by masked men

Belarusian protest leader disappears after being detained by masked men

Maria Kolesnikova is the last of three female politicians who joined forces before Aug 9 presidential election.
LETTER | Moral conscience versus imposed morality

LETTER | Moral conscience versus imposed morality

'It is vital for conscientious Malaysian political leaders to create a society of moral conscience based on self-awareness and education...'

In battle of five ex-Sabah CMs, Musa holds ace card

In battle of five ex-Sabah CMs, Musa holds ace card

SABAH POLLS | Former political heavyweights may enter the fray but 'has-beens' likely can't hold a candle to Musa.

PAS eyes 10 seats in Sabah polls

PAS eyes 10 seats in Sabah polls

SABAH POLLS | PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan says this includes the constituencies of Tawau and Kalabakan.

Cyberbullies! Hannah Yeoh blasts deputy ministers' treatment of Veveonah

Cyberbullies! Hannah Yeoh blasts deputy ministers' treatment of Veveonah

UPDATED 4PM | Maszlee also takes to Twitter saying there are 'gloomy days' for the nation if this situation persists.

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir still sounds like a broken record’

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir still sounds like a broken record’

‘His mind is stuck in the past. He is fighting an old ghost that no longer exists.’
Covid-19: Lahad Datu declared red zone

Covid-19: Lahad Datu declared red zone

The district in the Tawau Division of Sabah recorded 43 new cases yesterday.

YOURSAY | Whose fault for Malays being economically-backward?

YOURSAY | Whose fault for Malays being economically-backward?

Mahathir was given 24 years to fix the problem, and he failed.
Brexit back in crisis: EU warns UK over divorce pact

Brexit back in crisis: EU warns UK over divorce pact

There will be no trade deal if Britain tries to tinker with the Brexit divorce treaty, the European Union warns.

Saudi Arabia jails eight over Khashoggi murder, fiancee decries trial

Saudi Arabia jails eight over Khashoggi murder, fiancee decries trial

The trial is criticised by a UN official and human rights campaigners, who said the masterminds of the murder remained free.

Trump calls Biden 'stupid', demands apology for challenging him on vaccines

Trump calls Biden 'stupid', demands apology for challenging him on vaccines

Trailing in the national opinion polls, he unleashes a broad attack against both the former vice president and Kamala Harris.

#KitaMalaysia - a joyous celebration of triumphs, sights and sounds

#KitaMalaysia - a joyous celebration of triumphs, sights and sounds

Malaysiakini honours Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day with a series of videos and a 24-hour event.
Covid-19 cases hit three-month high and 9 news you may have missed

Covid-19 cases hit three-month high and 9 news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Be a man and apologise, Zawawi

COMMENT | Be a man and apologise, Zawawi

Is this PAS lawmaker one of those politicians with a knack of stirring controversies in order to get noticed?

90-year-old woman loses RM3.83m in Macau scam

90-year-old woman loses RM3.83m in Macau scam

Two men believed to be involved in the crime have been arrested, says PJ police chief ACP Nik Ezanee.

Individuals posing as Health Ministry staff flee with Covid-19 logbooks

Individuals posing as Health Ministry staff flee with Covid-19 logbooks

Several business operators have lodged complaints to Malacca health department, police over the incidents.

Sabah Star deputy president quits, will join Warisan - report

Sabah Star deputy president quits, will join Warisan - report

Star president Jeffrey Kitingan says it's a matter of office politics which Kong Fui Seng 'couldn't handle'.