Archive - 14 September 2020

All quiet in Kota Setar but folk happy to comply with enhanced MCO

All quiet in Kota Setar but folk happy to comply with enhanced MCO

COVID-19 | District has been deserted since Friday as residents adhere to the order and SOPs.

Report on alleged data collection of 1,400 M'sians should be probed - Ismail

Report on alleged data collection of 1,400 M'sians should be probed - Ismail

Defence minister says the report has yet to be verified, investigation required prior to further action.

Recovery MCO: Take stern action against nightclubs, pubs - Ismail Sabri

Recovery MCO: Take stern action against nightclubs, pubs - Ismail Sabri

Nightclub activities continue to record highest number of MCO offences even though they are not allowed to operate.

Some 700k acres of forest reserve given to 'friends, family' under ex-leader: Shafie

Some 700k acres of forest reserve given to 'friends, family' under ex-leader: Shafie

SABAH POLLS | CM claims some of the land was given to a company owned by the son of a former leader.

Rupeah first woman district police chief in Johor

Rupeah first woman district police chief in Johor

She was formerly an escort to Johor Permaisuri Raja Zarith Sofiah Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah.

ROS refutes PKR Youth's claim, says PN is a registered party

ROS refutes PKR Youth's claim, says PN is a registered party

UPDATED 10.05PM | PN's application was approved on Aug 7.

Ex-aide: Rosmah never solicited money from Jepak for herself

Ex-aide: Rosmah never solicited money from Jepak for herself

ROSMAH TRIAL | Rizal Mansor also testifies that he obtained his wealth from political donation.

'Jho Low wanted me to destroy emails, but I kept them as evidence'

'Jho Low wanted me to destroy emails, but I kept them as evidence'

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-1MDB CEO says the emails contained Low's suggested answers to questions on 1MDB transactions.

31 new Covid-19 infections, screening finds sporadic cases in Sabah

31 new Covid-19 infections, screening finds sporadic cases in Sabah

UPDATED 6.50PM | COVID-19 | 25 of the new cases were reported in Sabah, including 17 from Benteng LD cluster.

LETTER | Whipping as a deterrent punishment

LETTER | Whipping as a deterrent punishment

In the assessment of a sentence, the main consideration is the question of public interest.
Witness: Najib pre-approved 1MDB decisions even before board can decide

Witness: Najib pre-approved 1MDB decisions even before board can decide

UPDATED 7.20PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Hazem claims since Najib signed off on decisions crafted by Low, he believed Low represented Najib.

Ex-CEO: I was told 1MDB was meant to fund Umno

Ex-CEO: I was told 1MDB was meant to fund Umno

1MDB TRIAL | He testifies Jho Low reminded him that 1MDB's funds were meant for the party.

COMMENT | All in the family: Candidates and contests in Sabah polls

COMMENT | All in the family: Candidates and contests in Sabah polls

The electoral contest is arguably one of the most competitive ever.
M'sian scientists develop next-level antigen test kit for Covid-19

M'sian scientists develop next-level antigen test kit for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Project listed as finalist in MIT competition, hoping to attract funders.

Campaign takes 'grave' turn - Shafie says grandmothers buried in Semporna, not Japan

Campaign takes 'grave' turn - Shafie says grandmothers buried in Semporna, not Japan

SABAH POLLS | Incumbent CM ropes in the departed after Warisan branded as 'illegal immigrants' party.

COMMENT | Why illicit trade, money laundering thriving during Covid-19

COMMENT | Why illicit trade, money laundering thriving during Covid-19

The pandemic has brought many activities to a halt, but not crime.
Edict pushes for inquest after second prisoner death this month

Edict pushes for inquest after second prisoner death this month

Prisons Department says the death was due to seizures.

PKR: Was PN registered with ROS when fielding candidates in Sabah?

PKR: Was PN registered with ROS when fielding candidates in Sabah?

EC should disqualify PN candidates if PM can't prove registration, says PKR info chief.

Usno's Tg Papat candidate banks on party history to revive legacy

Usno's Tg Papat candidate banks on party history to revive legacy

SABAH POLLS | 'Time for us to revive it... after so long it has been neglected,' says Mohd Yunus Apil.

COMMENT | Creeping up of a new norm: Gender segregation

COMMENT | Creeping up of a new norm: Gender segregation

The Covid-19 prevention SOPs are being used as cover to impose a conservative moral code on us.

LETTER | Hope and concerns for Budget 2021, 12MP on support for disabled community

LETTER | Hope and concerns for Budget 2021, 12MP on support for disabled community

Disabled community has similar needs and rights as other citizens such as education, employment, health, social protection.

Najib, Umno's RM114m claim in 1MDB-linked suit to be heard on Nov 25

Najib, Umno's RM114m claim in 1MDB-linked suit to be heard on Nov 25

This is the sum they have filed for in the 1MDB RM680m forfeiture suit against Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd.

LETTER | Covid-19 pandemic and the rule of law

LETTER | Covid-19 pandemic and the rule of law

Malaysians should continue to be cautious as the possibility of a subsequent wave continues to exist.
19 months on, Suhakam reminds Putrajaya of mooted judicial misconduct RCI

19 months on, Suhakam reminds Putrajaya of mooted judicial misconduct RCI

The previous Harapan govt had mooted for RCI into the misconduct allegations last June.

LETTER | Will change ever come to Sandakan as promised?

LETTER | Will change ever come to Sandakan as promised?

When you can't see any tiny progress as promised in 2018, you feel jaded, cheated and disillusioned.
MP SPEAKS | Unstable, weak, confused PN govt a poor model for Sabah

MP SPEAKS | Unstable, weak, confused PN govt a poor model for Sabah

PM Muhyiddin's proposed GRS also failed to agree on a common candidate for the CM post.

BN and PN harnessing the power of social media in Sabah

BN and PN harnessing the power of social media in Sabah

SABAH POLLS | Social media has become a more important role to reach out to voters in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

More bad news for Top Glove in NZ as supplier stops imports

More bad news for Top Glove in NZ as supplier stops imports

This following concerns about forced migrant labour, says report.
Sandakan MP: PN binned Guan Eng's RM4.2m approval for Kg Sim-Sim

Sandakan MP: PN binned Guan Eng's RM4.2m approval for Kg Sim-Sim

SABAH POLLS | Sandakan City Council informed the allocation was cancelled without reason.

Origins of the ubiquitous Shafie 'Unity' poster

Origins of the ubiquitous Shafie 'Unity' poster

SABAH POLLS | It is reminiscent of the iconic 'Hope' poster of Barack Obama in his 2008 presidential campaign.

Warisan candidate vows to prove he is not a terrorist

Warisan candidate vows to prove he is not a terrorist

SABAH POLLS | However, Sekong candidate Alias Sani he had been arrested under the ISA before, over his alleged connection with Jemaah Islamiyah.

Chinese firm with links to military profiled 1,400 Malaysians - Report

Chinese firm with links to military profiled 1,400 Malaysians - Report

Zhenhua Data is believed to have collected data on millions of people globally.

YOURSAY | Dr M and Bersatu – the ultimate betrayal

YOURSAY | Dr M and Bersatu – the ultimate betrayal

'And we fools thought Mahathir would get the country back on track.'

Husam denies fallout with Mat Sabu, Amanah confirms his resignation as veep

Husam denies fallout with Mat Sabu, Amanah confirms his resignation as veep

Amanah also denies the resignation was due to a falling out.

YOURSAY | Dr M vs ex-aide Zahid: A pot calling the kettle black

YOURSAY | Dr M vs ex-aide Zahid: A pot calling the kettle black

'Whatever the accusations and counter-accusations, it is of little significance now.'

COMMENT | Of Dr M, his ex-aide and politicking in the Senate

COMMENT | Of Dr M, his ex-aide and politicking in the Senate

Mahathir fired back a stinging salvo at Zahid Md Arif after the latter's allegations against the ex-PM in the Senate.

1m members but only 25k copies sold, PAS urges members to buy Harakah

1m members but only 25k copies sold, PAS urges members to buy Harakah

MUKTAMAR | 'There are still many places that have not subscribed to the print version of Harakah,', says PAS info chief.

PAS remains consistent in its struggle - Abdul Hadi

PAS remains consistent in its struggle - Abdul Hadi

We remain strong and intact, despite being tested with various challenges, including being betrayed, adds its president.

COMMENT | Indira Gandhi's child - this is not how you treat a kidnapped citizen

COMMENT | Indira Gandhi's child - this is not how you treat a kidnapped citizen

What are the 'constraints' that are preventing Indira's daughter from being reunited with her mother?

Online medical insurance – the ideal balance of protection and affordability

Online medical insurance – the ideal balance of protection and affordability

Fast, easy, from as low as RM37/mth – get AXA eMedic coverage in just 5 minutes!
More Malay youths picking up Mandarin as third language

More Malay youths picking up Mandarin as third language

Mandarin classes using BM as a medium of instruction are mushrooming, catering to the growing market.
Syed Saddiq to Dr M: I serve Malaysians, not just Malays

Syed Saddiq to Dr M: I serve Malaysians, not just Malays

The Muar MP says that while he respects the former prime minister, his job now is to unite all Malaysians.

PN excluded PAS to appease Bersatu grassroots - analyst

PN excluded PAS to appease Bersatu grassroots - analyst

SABAH POLLS | However, other experts believe that the Islamist party will not win any seat if it was to contest.