Archive - 17 September 2020

Sabah biggest beneficiary of Jendela initiative worth RM2.45b - PM

Sabah biggest beneficiary of Jendela initiative worth RM2.45b - PM

'The people of Sabah will have wider broadband access starting at the end of this year until 2022,' says Muhyiddin.
I dropped off police officer ‘Evo’ to protect my boss - Rizal

I dropped off police officer ‘Evo’ to protect my boss - Rizal

ROSMAH TRIAL | Rizal testifies that he did this before taking two bags containing RM5m to Seri Perdana Complex.
Raub land encroachment: MACC obtains documents from land, forestry offices

Raub land encroachment: MACC obtains documents from land, forestry offices

So far, the MACC had called a total of 18 individuals and had recorded statements related to the issue.
Registered organisations have until Dec 31, 2020 to hold general meeting

Registered organisations have until Dec 31, 2020 to hold general meeting

This is after taking into account the difficulties faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

TNB takes control of one of UK's largest solar platforms

TNB takes control of one of UK's largest solar platforms

The proposed deal is worth £11 million.
Suspect arrested for car theft just days after prison release

Suspect arrested for car theft just days after prison release

The suspect has three previous records for vehicle theft.
Covid-19 suspected among migrants caught sneaking into country

Covid-19 suspected among migrants caught sneaking into country

COVID-19 | After initial Covid-19 screening, four were sent to the Sungai Buloh Hospital for further tests.

Over 900-year-old artefacts discovered in Pulau Melaka

Over 900-year-old artefacts discovered in Pulau Melaka

They are believed to be from the Malacca Sultanate and the Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties.

Annuar Musa believes Sabah people will vote for change

Annuar Musa believes Sabah people will vote for change

SABAH POLLS | 'We can see the Sabah economy is in a worrying state,' says the BN sec-gen.

Company exec to be charged over whistleblower sacking

Company exec to be charged over whistleblower sacking

It will be the first case in Malaysia since the Whistleblower Protection Act was enacted in 2010.
Bung depends on family to defend his fort while he tours state

Bung depends on family to defend his fort while he tours state

SABAH POLLS | In rural Sabah, sometimes one has to sacrifice his house to help a family member at the polls.

Petronas makes full payment for 2019 S'wak sales tax - Abang Johari

Petronas makes full payment for 2019 S'wak sales tax - Abang Johari

As part of a deal, the national oil company withdraws legal proceedings against the East Malaysian state.

Bersih cancels plan to host debate between Sabah CM candidates

Bersih cancels plan to host debate between Sabah CM candidates

This comes about as only one person agrees to participate.

21 new Covid-19 cases, fourth Sabah cluster emerges

21 new Covid-19 cases, fourth Sabah cluster emerges

UPDATED 7.10PM | COVID-19 | Selamat cluster in Semporna is the fourth reported this month, with a total of two infections.

After hacking charges, SEA Gamer Mall puts CEO, CPO on leave

After hacking charges, SEA Gamer Mall puts CEO, CPO on leave

US DOJ indicted duo for conspiring with China hackers against foreign computer game firms.

Public Works Dept HQ staffer with travel history is Covid-19 positive

Public Works Dept HQ staffer with travel history is Covid-19 positive

UPDATED 7.21PM | COVID-19 | Staffer was in Parliament six days before he was found to have been infected.

Mock cheques for over RM60m in aid presented by Muhyiddin at PN event

Mock cheques for over RM60m in aid presented by Muhyiddin at PN event

SABAH POLLS | Among them is RM21.1 million for fisherfolk living allowances.

Red Cross warns Covid-19 is driving discrimination in Asia

Red Cross warns Covid-19 is driving discrimination in Asia

Survey on 5,000 people finds half blamed a specific group for spreading the virus.

Rizal kept 'Papagomo' and 'Parpukari' on payroll to spruce Rosmah's image

Rizal kept 'Papagomo' and 'Parpukari' on payroll to spruce Rosmah's image

ROSMAH TRIAL | The three bloggers were paid RM5,000 a month for nearly six years since 2012, the court hears.

Govt, transport minister sued to prevent KVDT2 termination

Govt, transport minister sued to prevent KVDT2 termination

Dhaya Maju LTAT seeks injunction against govt and Wee Ka Siong to prevent cancelling contract.

In KDM heartlands, Shafie counts on Upko to deliver

In KDM heartlands, Shafie counts on Upko to deliver

SABAH POLLS | Upko's decision to defect from BN after GE14 led to Warisan forming the state government.

Limus: 'Defector' label won't hurt me

Limus: 'Defector' label won't hurt me

SABAH POLLS | Kuala Penyu incumbent believes that voters understood why he switched camps and are loyal to him.

M'sians charged for international hacking are online game store directors

M'sians charged for international hacking are online game store directors

UPDATED 8.15PM | SEA Gamer Mall store also lists Vincent Tan daughters Nerine and Chryseis among its directors.

Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian back by popular demand

Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian back by popular demand

Cadbury Dairy Milk, Malaysia’s favourite confectionery brand under Mondelēz International (Mondelez) has announced the return of its popular localised limited-edition flavour, Cadbury Dairy Milk Durian.

'Whoever paves the road will have our votes for life'

'Whoever paves the road will have our votes for life'

SABAH POLLS | Residents in Mukim Bunga Raya are making election candidates listen to their specific demands.

Musa Aman finally hits campaign trail, seen at Muhyiddin events

Musa Aman finally hits campaign trail, seen at Muhyiddin events

SABAH POLLS | Ex-Sabah CM declines to answer whether he is supporting PN and Bersatu instead of Umno.

Court dismisses bid to degazette LTTE as terrorist group

Court dismisses bid to degazette LTTE as terrorist group

Any such filing should have been made within three months of the gazette in 2014.
COMMENT | Candidate Muhyiddin in Sabah election

COMMENT | Candidate Muhyiddin in Sabah election

Stakes are extremely high for PM, if not higher than that of Shafie as Muhyiddin's fate hinges on polls' outcome.

1MDB CEO post exposed to political elements, court hears

1MDB CEO post exposed to political elements, court hears

UPDATED 2.35PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Hazem wanted to quit in 2015 but subordinates did not want his CEO post due to political exposure.

Home Ministry denies appointing company to manage foreign workers

Home Ministry denies appointing company to manage foreign workers

The ministry says fake information on the appointment has been spreading throughout the country.

Allowance for fishermen raised back to RM300 - PM

Allowance for fishermen raised back to RM300 - PM

The previous Harapan govt reduced the allowance to RM250 a month.

COMMENT | Project Youth: Departing from M'sia's status quo

COMMENT | Project Youth: Departing from M'sia's status quo

The challenge for youths movements is to translate interest in politics from mere coffee shop and online opinions into a proper voting bloc.

COMMENT | Malaysia - the diverse football team

COMMENT | Malaysia - the diverse football team

COMMENT | We cannot choose who we want on our team, we can only choose to move forward.

MPC launched a project on competitiveness strategy to elevate Malaysia’s global ranking

MPC launched a project on competitiveness strategy to elevate Malaysia’s global ranking

Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) recently launched a project on competitiveness strategy that aims to provide recommendations and guidelines to enhance competitiveness, business environment, and ease of doing businesses.

Musa Aman makes surprise appearance in Beaufort

Musa Aman makes surprise appearance in Beaufort

SABAH POLLS | Ex-CM attends programme for farmers and fisherfolk. PM was also present.

Syed Saddiq registers 'Muda' as political party

Syed Saddiq registers 'Muda' as political party

UPDATED 3.45PM | Ex-Bersatu Youth chief confirms in radio interview that it will take shape as a multi-racial, multi-religious party.

Answering call of duty after 13-year hiatus - Chong Kah Kiat

Answering call of duty after 13-year hiatus - Chong Kah Kiat

SABAH POLLS | 'I am worried that if I don’t return to give them (the youth) guidance, they might go on the wrong path,' says the 17-year-old former CM.

COMMENT | Guan Eng had no power but still feared by the Malays

COMMENT | Guan Eng had no power but still feared by the Malays

What Malay establishment wants from its non-Malays partners is subservience.
Twenty-nine German police suspended for sharing pictures of Hitler

Twenty-nine German police suspended for sharing pictures of Hitler

These officers are also accused of using far-right chatrooms where extremist content, such as Swastikas and other Nazi symbols, are shared.

COMMENT | Malaysia Berjaya?

COMMENT | Malaysia Berjaya?

No, we are not even close. But will our leaders be able to take us closer to that goal?
Biden warns against Trump rushing out coronavirus vaccine

Biden warns against Trump rushing out coronavirus vaccine

'Let me be clear: I trust vaccines, I trust scientists, but I don't trust Donald Trump,' says the Nov 3 presidential candidate.

DOJ seeks to recover US$300 mil more in 1MDB assets held in Britain

DOJ seeks to recover US$300 mil more in 1MDB assets held in Britain

This was part of a line of credit extended by Venezuela’s state oil company to Petrosaudi.
YOURSAY | Dr M vs Syed Saddiq – zoomers are the future

YOURSAY | Dr M vs Syed Saddiq – zoomers are the future

‘The world belongs to the young, not the old who can't change.’
YOURSAY | Many boomers, too, are with Syed Saddiq

YOURSAY | Many boomers, too, are with Syed Saddiq

‘Now nearing 80, I hope to see this young man achieve his dream of uniting all M’sians…’.
US pushes arms sales surge to Taiwan, needling China - sources

US pushes arms sales surge to Taiwan, needling China - sources

It plans to sell seven major weapons systems, including mines, cruise missiles and drones to Taiwan.

Two M'sians, five Chinese charged in wide-ranging US hacking crackdown

Two M'sians, five Chinese charged in wide-ranging US hacking crackdown

Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen says Chinese authorities are turning a blind eye to cyber-espionage.
Covid-19 cases reach five figures and 7 news you may have missed

Covid-19 cases reach five figures and 7 news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Not so friendly elections

COMMENT | Not so friendly elections

Your guess is as good as mine as to how things will pan out in the elections in Sabah.
IOI says fire at its Kalimantan concession due to 'negligent' locals

IOI says fire at its Kalimantan concession due to 'negligent' locals

It says land clearing and planting activities were conducted in accordance with annual development plans.

Fire at IOI’s Indonesia concession amid 2019 haze linked to new planting

Fire at IOI’s Indonesia concession amid 2019 haze linked to new planting

SPECIAL REPORT | Satellite imagery showed fire at empty land on IOI subsidiary’s concession in Kalimantan last year. Today, the land is newly planted.

Shafie: Musa 'investing' in various parties for Sabah election

Shafie: Musa 'investing' in various parties for Sabah election

SABAH POLLS | Former CM is doing this to maintain his influence in the state, says Warisan chief.