Archive - 18 September 2020

Sabah will get more help if state aligned with federal govt - Muhyiddin

Sabah will get more help if state aligned with federal govt - Muhyiddin

'We help but the assistance is only to the extent of what is mandatory under the Federal Constitution,' says the PM.

Kedah MB tests for Covid-19, result expected tomorrow

Kedah MB tests for Covid-19, result expected tomorrow

This after an individual who was at event they attended on Monday tested positive for the virus.

Right-wing groups pan MACC’s Chinese-language site

Right-wing groups pan MACC’s Chinese-language site

Bersatu Youth leader calls for Bahasa Malaysia to be prioritised.

RON95, RON97 down three sen, diesel down five sen

RON95, RON97 down three sen, diesel down five sen

Prices down for period of Sept 19 to 25.

Suspects in security guard assault case still at large

Suspects in security guard assault case still at large

Two Nepali guards were assaulted at an apartment block in Butterworth, Penang.

LETTER | Whistleblowers need more than just protection

LETTER | Whistleblowers need more than just protection

They need to be encouraged to report wrongdoing.

‘Quarantine wristbands’ don’t only come in pink

‘Quarantine wristbands’ don’t only come in pink

The wristbands come in different colours based on existing stocks at district health offices.

Bung invites Musa to back Libaran BN, candidates welcome his return

Bung invites Musa to back Libaran BN, candidates welcome his return

BN's Sungai Manila candidate Mokran Ingkat claims Libaran voters missed former chief minister Musa Aman.

COMMENT | Old and new politics blend in Sabah

COMMENT | Old and new politics blend in Sabah

COMMENT | Do not be fooled by what is on the surface of the campaign.

More cases reported in Sabah, death toll climbs to 129

More cases reported in Sabah, death toll climbs to 129

UPDATED 7.55PM | Sabah has 90 of 91 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases today.

PBS now PN 'partner', like GPS in S'wak

PBS now PN 'partner', like GPS in S'wak

SABAH POLLS | Its sec-gen says beauty of PBS' position is that it is fully autonomous yet part of the bigger PN family.

Azmin and Gombak Setia rep Hilman evicted - report

Azmin and Gombak Setia rep Hilman evicted - report

A report says the action was because the duo no longer represented the state government after joining Bersatu.

Malaysia's two-wheeler market drives investment forward

Malaysia's two-wheeler market drives investment forward

While the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries, this one subsector has remained robust.

Survey suggests racial divides persist, but some youths depart convention

Survey suggests racial divides persist, but some youths depart convention

Younger respondents are less opposed to deporting refugees, criminalising homosexuality and abolishing the death penalty.

'Bajau-speaking' fishes, Putrajaya's tentacles - Shafie preaches Sabah pride

'Bajau-speaking' fishes, Putrajaya's tentacles - Shafie preaches Sabah pride

Incumbent chief minister presents report card including diving rights and tax on oil and gas.

MACC launches Mandarin portal

MACC launches Mandarin portal

MACC hopes the portal will meet the needs of the Chinese community to obtain info on corruption prevention.

GE15 not far away if we win Sabah polls: PM

GE15 not far away if we win Sabah polls: PM

UPDATED 5.30PM | SABAH POLLS | The signal must be given by Sabahans that they support PN, he tells a ceramah in Kota Belud.

Company deputy director, individual charged under Whistleblower Protection Act

Company deputy director, individual charged under Whistleblower Protection Act

This is the first time a charge has been made under the act since it was enforced in 2010.

MACC fails to stay decision on forfeiture suit against Johor Bahru BN

MACC fails to stay decision on forfeiture suit against Johor Bahru BN

Nearly RM1m was seized by MACC last year from Johor Bahru BN for allegedly being linked to 1MDB scandal.

Vincent Tan says daughters quit games firm before hacking incident

Vincent Tan says daughters quit games firm before hacking incident

Tycoon also says the two executives charged don't have the skills to pull off the crimes.

MOH must explain why M'sia yet to sign WHO's Covid-19 vaccine plan - MMA

MOH must explain why M'sia yet to sign WHO's Covid-19 vaccine plan - MMA

Over 172 countries are on board WHO's Covax plan ahead of today's deadline, but M'sia not one of them.

Police completing probe into false robbery report by assemblyperson's aide

Police completing probe into false robbery report by assemblyperson's aide

Initial probe found aide and his brother allegedly fabricated robbery to avoid paying money to another party, say police.

Khairuddin seeks RM1m in damages over photo of Netherlands trip

Khairuddin seeks RM1m in damages over photo of Netherlands trip

The photo involves minister's quarantine controversy where he failed to do so after returning from Turkey.

COMMENT | Breakfast with Maszlee Malik

COMMENT | Breakfast with Maszlee Malik

'Standing up for what the people want is important to Maszlee and that is the main reason why he decided to leave his academic career and join politics.'

Trump campaign denies Guardian report president assaulted woman in 1997

Trump campaign denies Guardian report president assaulted woman in 1997

The Guardian reported that an ex-model said Trump sexually assaulted her at a tennis tournament when she was 24.

JobsMalaysia, MyfutureJobs portals to be integrated

JobsMalaysia, MyfutureJobs portals to be integrated

Human Resources Minister M Saravanan says this will better connect employers and job seekers.

Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in Zakir suit

Court allows Ramasamy's application to amend defence statement in Zakir suit

Zakir filed the suit in October last year claiming that Ramasamy had issued defamatory statements against him.

Kit Siang shocked Bung objects to 'In God we trust' slogan

Kit Siang shocked Bung objects to 'In God we trust' slogan

SABAH POLLS | Bung reportedly said the phrase is too synonymous with the Philippines which has laid claim to Sabah.

NGO Muda! claims Syed Saddiq plagiarised its identity

NGO Muda! claims Syed Saddiq plagiarised its identity

UPDATED 4.06PM | It claims the ex-minister has run out of ideas and urges him to change his new party's identity.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: Survivor in critical condition

Carbon monoxide poisoning: Survivor in critical condition

Victim still in ICU after carbon monoxide poisoning in MPV which killed three students who were napping.

Johor to discuss with Putrajaya on plight of college's S'pore students

Johor to discuss with Putrajaya on plight of college's S'pore students

MB says he'll talk to PM on allowing S'pore students to cross Causeway daily to attend college in Iskandar Puteri.

Court dismisses bid for interim injunction in KVDT2 project suit

Court dismisses bid for interim injunction in KVDT2 project suit

UPDATED 1.03PM | Injunction was sought by Dhaya Maju LTAT in a bid to maintain status quo between parties.

LETTER | 'Overturn charges against hospital union activists'

LETTER | 'Overturn charges against hospital union activists'

Amnesty International also calls on authorities to probe allegations of mistreatment of hospital workers.

Water supply, electricity main focus in Senallang - PN candidate

Water supply, electricity main focus in Senallang - PN candidate

SABAH POLLS | These are the issues Norazman Utoh, who is challenging incumbent Shafie Apdal and three others, is championing.

US, Indonesian officials hold talks on South China Sea

US, Indonesian officials hold talks on South China Sea

This during acting US Under Secretary of Defence Policy James Anderson's recent visit to Jakarta.

Special portfolio proof of federal govt's commitment on MA63 - Annuar

Special portfolio proof of federal govt's commitment on MA63 - Annuar

'PN is the only government that has established the portfolio of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs led by a minister.'

LETTER | Women workers being robbed of hard-earned wages

LETTER | Women workers being robbed of hard-earned wages

Equal pay for work of equal value is a misunderstood concept that is robbing women workers of hard-earned wages.

Malaysian film 'Pulanaivu' wows 'em at Toronto film festival

Malaysian film 'Pulanaivu' wows 'em at Toronto film festival

Lead actress Shaila Nair says the film was able to stand out despite fierce competition.

Sabah needs govt capable of doing more for people - Muhyiddin

Sabah needs govt capable of doing more for people - Muhyiddin

SABAH POLLS | PM urges voters to choose those aligned to PN federal govt for its ability to handle pandemic.

Bersih wants MACC to probe PM after mock cheque bonanza

Bersih wants MACC to probe PM after mock cheque bonanza

SABAH POLLS | Electoral watchdog alleges use of corrupt practices by Muhyiddin while campaigning in Sabah.

Loke challenges PM to declassify cabinet memorandum on KVDT2

Loke challenges PM to declassify cabinet memorandum on KVDT2

Ex-transport minister calls on Bersatu Youth to urge PM to do so after it questioned Harapan's direct tender of project.

In the battle for votes to improve roads, Star says it'll get a 3km road fixed

In the battle for votes to improve roads, Star says it'll get a 3km road fixed

SABAH POLLS | Project to pave a 3km dirt and gravel road in Mukim Bunga Raya has been approved under 12MP, says the incumbent Bingkor candidate.

Cloud adoption may appear daunting, but right now one should Keep Calm and Just Cloud It

Cloud adoption may appear daunting, but right now one should Keep Calm and Just Cloud It

In a webinar addressing the concerns and barriers to cloud adoption, experts and business owners weigh in on the lowered barriers in digitalisation and how step-by-step adoption works best.

Navalny team says nerve agent found on Russian hotel room water bottle

Navalny team says nerve agent found on Russian hotel room water bottle

He was allegedly poisoned there and not at the airport as first thought.
Alzheimer's cases go undiagnosed due to lack of awareness

Alzheimer's cases go undiagnosed due to lack of awareness

Cases usually go undetected as symptoms such as forgetfulness among elderly assumed to be due to ageing - expert.

Hoist the modem! A plantation estate uses flagpoles to get online

Hoist the modem! A plantation estate uses flagpoles to get online

Residents have to raise the flag along with a modem in a bucket to get Internet connection.

Top Glove looks to list in Hong Kong after 'supernormal' pandemic demand

Top Glove looks to list in Hong Kong after 'supernormal' pandemic demand

We are talking to bankers on the most suitable method for listing in Hong Kong, adds the world's top disposable medical glove maker.

More than 600 healthcare workers infected by coronavirus since February

More than 600 healthcare workers infected by coronavirus since February

COVID-19 | 406 of them are government hospital workers while the rest are attached to private and university hospitals

YOURSAY | Can Harapan overcome the toxic politics of race and religion?

YOURSAY | Can Harapan overcome the toxic politics of race and religion?

‘Umno-PAS had gone to town to falsely claim that Harapan was under the control of DAP…’
YOURSAY | Fault also lies with those in Harapan who gave Dr M free rein

YOURSAY | Fault also lies with those in Harapan who gave Dr M free rein

‘They bit their tongues and sat on their hands because they were revelling in their new positions…’

National Archives' records now in digital version

National Archives' records now in digital version

10 million document images and 2,746 hours of audio-visual materials in digital form can now be accessed online by the public.

Fire at IOI concession blamed on locals and 9 news you may have missed

Fire at IOI concession blamed on locals and 9 news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | MACC sending wrong signals on thorny issues

COMMENT | MACC sending wrong signals on thorny issues

COMMENT | Please do tell me that something is not amiss in this whole durian episode.

COMMENT | Precious friendship made in Sarawak

COMMENT | Precious friendship made in Sarawak

COMMENT | We have different strengths, and thankfully, we appreciate that and complement each other well.

In Indonesia, nabbing culprits of haze-linked fires is like catching smoke

In Indonesia, nabbing culprits of haze-linked fires is like catching smoke

Civil suits are difficult to execute, while criminal cases don’t seem to be moving forward.