Archive - 15 September 2020

MACC expected to charge several individuals linked to Australia property purchase

MACC expected to charge several individuals linked to Australia property purchase

Recently, it was reported that several people have been charged in Australia by the AFP.
Bandar Malaysia to boost business confidence - Tengku Zafrul

Bandar Malaysia to boost business confidence - Tengku Zafrul

The project will attract talent and global businesses to Malaysia, says the finance minister.

MACC calls up 18 farmers over Raub state land encroachment

MACC calls up 18 farmers over Raub state land encroachment

So far, no arrest has been made and the MACC will continue to call up the relevant parties.
IWH-CREC pays RM1.24b to TRX City, Bandar Malaysia officially kicks off

IWH-CREC pays RM1.24b to TRX City, Bandar Malaysia officially kicks off

The payment fulfils IWH-CREC's initial contractual obligations and allows it to start work on the RM140 billion development project.

RM5m meant for Najib and BN, court hears

RM5m meant for Najib and BN, court hears

Rosmah's ex-aide testifies that the money was for the general election.

BN, PAS disagree on Sabah CM candidate

BN, PAS disagree on Sabah CM candidate

SABAH POLLS | This is despite both leaders in the Muafakat Nasional pact shared the same stage at a ceramah in Putatan.
Allies or otherwise? It's hard to tell in Sabah

Allies or otherwise? It's hard to tell in Sabah

SABAH 2020 | Tomorrow's launch of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah election manifesto might bring some clarity.

Star disappointed with PBS for reneging, urges PM to intervene

Star disappointed with PBS for reneging, urges PM to intervene

SABAH POLLS | Jeffrey Kitingan says he has asked the premier to tell PBS to withdraw their candidates.

DBKL uses body camera to enhance integrity

DBKL uses body camera to enhance integrity

Five are currently being used as the pilot project, and the usage would be widened in the future.
Penang NGO questions state govt's seriousness in tackling hill clearing

Penang NGO questions state govt's seriousness in tackling hill clearing

There have been at least four land clearing activities in Penang that caused mud floods, hillslope erosion and damage to nature.
PM: Govt will be forced to reintroduce MCO if Covid-19 cases spike

PM: Govt will be forced to reintroduce MCO if Covid-19 cases spike

UPDATED 9.50PM | As cases rise amidst Sabah election, Muhyiddin advises against gatherings and hand greetings.

LETTER | Involve NGOs, include channels to report environmental crimes

LETTER | Involve NGOs, include channels to report environmental crimes

The MMA urges govt to increase efforts to educate the public on caring for our environment.
Finger-pointing over Philippines claim on Sabah

Finger-pointing over Philippines claim on Sabah

Warisan permanent chairperson Liew Vui Keong, a former law minister, is the latest to join the fray.

Mass testing soon in Lahad Datu, Tawau and Kunak after clusters detected

Mass testing soon in Lahad Datu, Tawau and Kunak after clusters detected

COVID-19 | Health DG again urges all to comply with SOP when campaigning for the polls.

Covid-19 infectivity in Sabah briefly exceeded M'sia's pre-MCO levels

Covid-19 infectivity in Sabah briefly exceeded M'sia's pre-MCO levels

UPDATED 7.24PM | The Rt of the disease in Sabah, Kedah, as well as the rest of the country has remained above 1.0.
LETTER | Rule of law key to maintaining people's confidence in govt

LETTER | Rule of law key to maintaining people's confidence in govt

LETTER | The people are more likely to obey laws if they accept that the law is fair and applies to all.

Patient found unconscious leads to discovery of new Sabah Covid-19 cluster

Patient found unconscious leads to discovery of new Sabah Covid-19 cluster

UPDATED 7.44PM | COVID-19 | Health Ministry reports 23 cases today, 8 of which are from the new Pulau cluster.

Resolving 'squatting' school issue a priority for education ministry - Radzi

Resolving 'squatting' school issue a priority for education ministry - Radzi

The problem is due in part to factors such as delay in the construction of school buildings.

Students allowed to travel abroad for further studies

Students allowed to travel abroad for further studies

COVID-19 | Ismail Sabri says they do not need to apply for approval from the Immigration Department.

Najib pressured 1MDB CEO to ensure KPMG signed off 2013 accounts, court hears

Najib pressured 1MDB CEO to ensure KPMG signed off 2013 accounts, court hears

1MDB TRIAL | KPMG had refused to sign off on the accounts even after meeting with Najib.

Three Malaysian Photographers break the national record of 27 hours non-stop thematic outdoor photography in Kuala Lumpur

Three Malaysian Photographers break the national record of 27 hours non-stop thematic outdoor photography in Kuala Lumpur

With the aim to showcase local tourism, hidden talents and most importantly to promote unity among Malaysians.

Special message by PM tonight on Covid-19 situation

Special message by PM tonight on Covid-19 situation

The speech will be broadcast live by Bernama TV and RTM.

UEM Sunrise’s Happy Chase campaign achieves more than RM400 million in sales

UEM Sunrise’s Happy Chase campaign achieves more than RM400 million in sales

UEM Sunrise Berhad achieves more than RM400 mil in sales and bookings through the successful ‘Happy Chase’ campaign, launched two months ago in conjunction with the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) reintroduced by the Government for the year 2020.

Kit Siang: Why are PM, AGC dragging their feet over minister's quarantine case?

Kit Siang: Why are PM, AGC dragging their feet over minister's quarantine case?

DAP man also questions PAS silence over the matter during its recent general assembly.

Covid-19: Govt to tighten Sabah's borders

Covid-19: Govt to tighten Sabah's borders

COVID-19 | This follows the rise in Covid-19 cases traced back to undocumented migrants.

Ex-MIC leader lodges MACC report against Vell Paari over land deals

Ex-MIC leader lodges MACC report against Vell Paari over land deals

Meanwhile, the MIC senator denies the allegations and leaves the matter to his lawyers.

Azmin continues to push Hajiji as 'worthy' CM despite lack of consensus

Azmin continues to push Hajiji as 'worthy' CM despite lack of consensus

SABAH POLLS | This comes after PM had on Sept 12 mooted the Sabah Bersatu chief as a candidate for CM.

Zahid assures political appointments for Umno, PAS if BN wins in Sabah

Zahid assures political appointments for Umno, PAS if BN wins in Sabah

SABAH POLLS | This comes after Umno conceded seats to PN allies while PAS found itself with none.

Musa Aman's successor in Sg Sibuga says he has ex-CM's blessing

Musa Aman's successor in Sg Sibuga says he has ex-CM's blessing

SABAH POLLS | Hamsan claims Musa told him he must keep the seat under BN and not let it fall to Warisan.

Ex-1MDB CEO met Jho Low and co at 'boss' Najib's house

Ex-1MDB CEO met Jho Low and co at 'boss' Najib's house

UPDATED 5.15PM | The meeting at Najib's residence in 2013 was over KPMG's 1MDB audit.

Waiting for return of tourists to Sabah

Waiting for return of tourists to Sabah

PHOTO ESSAY | MCO dented the tourism industry but life goes on for those depending on the sea for a living.

Warisan's Armani steps out of Musa's shadow, ready to serve Sg Sibuga

Warisan's Armani steps out of Musa's shadow, ready to serve Sg Sibuga

She is younger sister of governor Juhar Mahiruddin and ex-member of Umno Libaran division for over 20 years.

COMMENT | Enlightened by diversity

COMMENT | Enlightened by diversity

People might say the grass is always greener on the other side but really, there is no place like Malaysia.
Muhyiddin chairs Northern Corridor meeting in Pangkor

Muhyiddin chairs Northern Corridor meeting in Pangkor

The meeting addressed economic development in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Four-day remand for three family members over alleged bribery

Four-day remand for three family members over alleged bribery

Govt dept division director and two others being probed for alleged bribes received from fishing boat owners.

LETTER | Will Sabahans bury their heads in the sand?

LETTER | Will Sabahans bury their heads in the sand?

'Will Sabahans fall prey to the traps and trappings of race, religion, and language wild cards?'

Wrong for Penang to drop women, gender exco portfolio, says NGO

Wrong for Penang to drop women, gender exco portfolio, says NGO

State exco Chong Eng's portfolio was redesignated as social development.

Ex-CEO: 1MDB funds used to buy land in Penang, linked to GE13

Ex-CEO: 1MDB funds used to buy land in Penang, linked to GE13

Najib said in a 2013 ceramah that the land was for building affordable housing, Hazem tells court.

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Four directors, workshop manager charged over pollution in Sg Gong

Four directors, workshop manager charged over pollution in Sg Gong

The charge under Penal Code is for committing mischief by causing hazardous waste from the workshop to flow into the river.
New industrial areas identified in Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang

New industrial areas identified in Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang

Invest Selangor is changing the status of several areas in Selangor for development.

Aide denies minister on leave pending probe on SOP breach

Aide denies minister on leave pending probe on SOP breach

He is working as usual, says Khairuddin's aide in response to sources who claim otherwise.

COMMENT | The three 'traitors'

COMMENT | The three 'traitors'

One of the enduring myths is that the change is what the Malays wanted.
Trump and Biden clash over US wildfires as blazes become an election issue

Trump and Biden clash over US wildfires as blazes become an election issue

Joe Biden slams Trump as a 'climate arsonist' for failing to acknowledge the role of global warming.

Covid-19 and freedom of speech - an online exhibition

Covid-19 and freedom of speech - an online exhibition

Over 116 artworks by 29 local artists to be displayed in virtual gallery.

Asian palm oil giants say sustainability is new business norm

Asian palm oil giants say sustainability is new business norm

This after the RM248b industry in Southeast Asia faced intense backlash for clearing biodiversity-rich rainforests.

YOURSAY | Azmin in between a rock and a hard place

YOURSAY | Azmin in between a rock and a hard place

‘Yesterday, it was Anwar, then Mahathir, now Muhyiddin. Who’s next?’
Ministry forms a new unit to address environmental crimes

Ministry forms a new unit to address environmental crimes

This unit will especially address cases of pollution in the country, says Environment Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

YOURSAY | Trump-speak may not always work for PN

YOURSAY | Trump-speak may not always work for PN

‘Sabah can save itself only when its citizens vote for a clean, honest and caring govt.’
Witness says Najib pre-approved 1MDB decisions and 9 news you may have missed

Witness says Najib pre-approved 1MDB decisions and 9 news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Are our elected reps worthy of being called YB?

COMMENT | Are our elected reps worthy of being called YB?

The dishonourable behaviour and actions of many make you wonder if it is better to stop this practice altogether.

LETTER | When are worksite deaths going to end?

LETTER | When are worksite deaths going to end?

First of all, did this Bangladeshi worker, who was fried to death, have the necessary skills or certification to carry out such work?

'Embrace Rukun Negara as the pillar of national unity'

'Embrace Rukun Negara as the pillar of national unity'

This will enable us to achieve shared goals of peace and prosperity, says the chief librarian at Universiti Putra Malaysia.

KL City Hall to review development order terms to prevent flash floods

KL City Hall to review development order terms to prevent flash floods

All developers must ensure the drainage system near their construction sites always in good condition, says mayor.

COMMENT | Muhyiddin is not popular enough

COMMENT | Muhyiddin is not popular enough

'Like Mahathir's term as PM, Muhyiddin's main preoccupation is how to increase the number of seats under his command.'

Enhanced MCO: RM1m food aid allocation for Kota Setar residents - MB

Enhanced MCO: RM1m food aid allocation for Kota Setar residents - MB

COVID-19 | Aid distribution will be managed by Social Welfare Department, Malaysian Civil Defence Force and Rela.