Archive - 9 September 2020

'PN' stands for ‘Penyelamat Negara’ - Hamzah

'PN' stands for ‘Penyelamat Negara’ - Hamzah

The 'penyelamat negara' (saviour of the nation) is Muhyiddin who now leads us as PM, says the Bersatu man.
Covid-19: Jakarta to reimpose restrictions

Covid-19: Jakarta to reimpose restrictions

Jakarta has recorded a daily average of over 1,000 new cases this month.
PAS Youth chief’s GLC appointment due to rare expertise - Kedah MB

PAS Youth chief’s GLC appointment due to rare expertise - Kedah MB

'I wish to introduce his expertise in safety. He is an oil and gas engineer,' says Sanusi.
Johor crown prince presents award letter to Sultan of Brunei

Johor crown prince presents award letter to Sultan of Brunei

It took place at Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei on Monday.

Water management body to be established in FT

Water management body to be established in FT

Annuar Musa says the proposal has been brought to the cabinet meeting.

LETTER | Striking fatal flaws in IPCC Bill 2020

LETTER | Striking fatal flaws in IPCC Bill 2020

One can only hope that there will be open engagements with all stakeholders to refine the IPCC Bill 2020.
PN only concerned about its political longevity - CSOs analysis

PN only concerned about its political longevity - CSOs analysis

The coalition's report also analyses the performance of Harapan's 22-month stint.
Proposal to reinstate Parliamentary Services Act

Proposal to reinstate Parliamentary Services Act

It is to enhance the autonomy of Parliament, says Senator Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff.

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

It's for helping broker a deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Palm oil producers look to prisons, rehab centres to solve labour crunch

Palm oil producers look to prisons, rehab centres to solve labour crunch

Travel and movement restrictions have left producers grappling with a shortage of 37,000 workers.
DAP using Warisan banner won't sway PKR from its own logo

DAP using Warisan banner won't sway PKR from its own logo

SABAH POLLS | PKR will be contesting 14 seats, which it described as a 'reasonable' number.

After backlash, govt denies mooting 20 sen e-shopping charge

After backlash, govt denies mooting 20 sen e-shopping charge

Zahidi's statement has drawn brickbats from politicians on both sides of the political divide.
DAP to contest under Warisan banner in Sabah

DAP to contest under Warisan banner in Sabah

UPDATED 6.55PM | SABAH POLLS | So will Amanah but not PKR.

24 new Covid-19 cases, active infections climb over 300

24 new Covid-19 cases, active infections climb over 300

COVID-19 | The last time active cases were over 300 was on June 19, at 344.

Prominent figures praising vivo X50 Pro in flawless enhancement of daily lifestyle

Prominent figures praising vivo X50 Pro in flawless enhancement of daily lifestyle

vivo is now more driven than ever in gearing itself for the ultimate role of being a full-range player – who is now making their moves into the local high-end market.

Twice thwarted, Musa needs a home for a third crack at CM

Twice thwarted, Musa needs a home for a third crack at CM

UPDATED 8.18PM | SABAH POLLS | Umno sources say the former CM is not on the party's list of candidates.

PKR senator apologises, admits speech lifted from research coordinator

PKR senator apologises, admits speech lifted from research coordinator

Refsa's Fakhrurrazi Rashid says almost 80 pct of Dewan Negara speech was taken from his article.

COMMENT | Sabah’s new seats: A reassessment

COMMENT | Sabah’s new seats: A reassessment

There is a tendency is to project GE14 voting patterns on the future Sabah polls, and this needs to be reassessed.

Rina plans to seek out-of-court settlement over film purchase suit

Rina plans to seek out-of-court settlement over film purchase suit

Minister is being sued by French-based production company over failure to pay RM2m for films.

Cabinet feels deputy ministers handled Veveonah issue poorly - Khairy

Cabinet feels deputy ministers handled Veveonah issue poorly - Khairy

Minister says the real issue is that of access to the Internet and basic facilities in the interior.

Umno leader arrested over alleged OKU fund embezzlement - MACC

Umno leader arrested over alleged OKU fund embezzlement - MACC

Alleged embezzlement was RM800,000 belonging to association for people with different abilities.
'Can I advise you something' recording played during Rosmah's trial

'Can I advise you something' recording played during Rosmah's trial

ROSMAH TRIAL | Ex-aide tells the court that voices heard in the clip are that of the couple.

Saifuddin: Pitas benefits from govt enhancing Internet in Sabah

Saifuddin: Pitas benefits from govt enhancing Internet in Sabah

Pitas came in the news recently after local girl Veveonah had to climb a tree to get Internet connection.

Rosmah's ex-aide admits fleeing country after GE14, feared MACC action

Rosmah's ex-aide admits fleeing country after GE14, feared MACC action

UPDATED 5.32PM | ROSMAH TRIAL | 'After giving it much thought, I finally decided to return to Malaysia.'

'Civil servants feared Rosmah, linking with her led to contracts and datukship'

'Civil servants feared Rosmah, linking with her led to contracts and datukship'

UPDATED 4.34PM | Civil servants believed they would be put in cold storage if they crossed Rosmah.

IGP welcomes IPCC, says previous concerns and objections addressed

IGP welcomes IPCC, says previous concerns and objections addressed

He says IPCC captures the 'spirit' of those wanting the police to be subject to more accountability.

Ex-aide: Image-conscious Rosmah paid cybertroopers RM100k a month

Ex-aide: Image-conscious Rosmah paid cybertroopers RM100k a month

ROSMAH TRIAL | 'She puts priority in her image, reputation, and people's perception of her,' testifies Rizal Mansor.

Dr M disappointed no-confidence vote won't happen, turns to Internet

Dr M disappointed no-confidence vote won't happen, turns to Internet

'Govt motions were prioritised so much that there was no time to debate mine.'

Sg Gong pollution: Cops moot classifying act as organised crime, using Sosma

Sg Gong pollution: Cops moot classifying act as organised crime, using Sosma

UPDATED 3.15PM | This is if elements of sabotage are found, says IGP.

Court rejects bid by Rosmah's defence to bar reporting on former aide's testimony

Court rejects bid by Rosmah's defence to bar reporting on former aide's testimony

ROSMAH TRIAL | The defence claims parts of testimony prejudicial and court has not ruled on admissibility.

PN leaders, Muhyiddin, Azmin benefitted from open media - Mkini CEO

PN leaders, Muhyiddin, Azmin benefitted from open media - Mkini CEO

'We are really trying to persuade the govt that independent free media is essential for the country,' says Premesh Chandran.
IGP: Police probing Pasir Puteh MP over Bible remarks

IGP: Police probing Pasir Puteh MP over Bible remarks

Meanwhile, investigation on minister who breached home quarantine has been completed.

Guan Eng to be slapped with two more graft charges on Friday

Guan Eng to be slapped with two more graft charges on Friday

Lim says charging him on eve of Sabah election's nomination day is a politically motivated action.

Livin' Style for Millennials

Livin' Style for Millennials

Live where dreams grow - Affordable luxury for the millennial who wants it all

Belarusian protest leader ripped up passport to avoid expulsion, allies say

Belarusian protest leader ripped up passport to avoid expulsion, allies say

Maria Kolesnikova tore up her passport so they could not force her to cross the border to Ukraine.
COMMENT | Integrity challenges in public procurement

COMMENT | Integrity challenges in public procurement

Public procurement vulnerable to fraud, corruption because it involves huge amounts of money.

Al-Ma’unah - a cult that raided an army base 20 years ago

Al-Ma’unah - a cult that raided an army base 20 years ago

KINIGUIDE | On Merdeka Day, 13 men were granted a royal pardon. Malaysiakini explains what they did in 2000.
After Trump criticism, US Army's top general defends military leaders

After Trump criticism, US Army's top general defends military leaders

The US president had accused US military brass of wanting to fight wars to keep weapons makers happy.

Water supply fully restored in Selangor, KL - Air Selangor

Water supply fully restored in Selangor, KL - Air Selangor

Water supply to seven regions in the Klang Valley has been disrupted since Sept 3.

Warren Buffett's Duracell sues Energizer over battery life claims

Warren Buffett's Duracell sues Energizer over battery life claims

Duracell accuses Energizer of falsely advertising that its Energizer MAX batteries last up to 50pct longer than other alkaline batteries.

England to set tough new socialising rules after virus spike

England to set tough new socialising rules after virus spike

COVID-19 | Among the rules, groups of more than six will be banned.

Al Jazeera's 'Locked Up' in running for Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020

Al Jazeera's 'Locked Up' in running for Coronavirus Reporting Award 2020

'Locked Up in Malaysia's Lockdown' is among 12 entries for the One World Media award.

YOURSAY | Leave Veveonah alone and stop the blame game

YOURSAY | Leave Veveonah alone and stop the blame game

‘If the minister was smart, he would thank her for highlighting the problem…’
Trump's ex-lawyer links Falwell’s endorsement in 2016 to suppression of racy photos

Trump's ex-lawyer links Falwell’s endorsement in 2016 to suppression of racy photos

Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen says evangelical leader Falwell enlisted him to keep a bunch of photographs from becoming public.

YOURSAY | Don’t use religion to score points on drink driving

YOURSAY | Don’t use religion to score points on drink driving

‘While some will see what we all have in common, others will see the things that divide us.’
State govts urged to list industries posing risk to water sources

State govts urged to list industries posing risk to water sources

This will serve as a reference to prevent the pollution of water sources, says water quality expert Zaki Zainudin.

Muhyiddin: Work hard as if GE15 is tomorrow

Muhyiddin: Work hard as if GE15 is tomorrow

PM calls on leaders and party members supporting PN to create stronger understanding among themselves.

Star moots quitting PN and 9 news you may have missed

Star moots quitting PN and 9 news you may have missed

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

Bersatu deputy chief: No problem negotiating seats with Umno

Bersatu deputy chief: No problem negotiating seats with Umno

Faizal Azumu dismisses claims that Umno wants to retake all seats BN won in GE14 and those lost due to defections.