Archive - 19 September 2020

Cheers and dance at ceramah attended by Najib, Bung Moktar

Cheers and dance at ceramah attended by Najib, Bung Moktar

SABAH POLLS | A man who claims to be a prominent former cybertropper for Warisan is also seen.

Bung shares tips on how BN can helm Sabah for five decades

Bung shares tips on how BN can helm Sabah for five decades

SABAH POLLS | He urges the coalition's leaders to engage with the people and be hands-on.

Woman cheats death after concrete slab falls on car

Woman cheats death after concrete slab falls on car

Her Proton Saga BLM, however, was totalled.

Hajiji denies being puppet of Musa Aman

Hajiji denies being puppet of Musa Aman

No one can control what I plan to do, he says.

Malaysia to join Covax vaccine plan

Malaysia to join Covax vaccine plan

It is currently discussing terms with the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (Gavi).

60-year-old state minister is new president of S'wak youth organisation

60-year-old state minister is new president of S'wak youth organisation

He takes over from Chief Minister Abang Johari Tun Openg who declined to be re-nominated.

Behind the scenes of breakdown that exacerbated friendly-fire in PN

Behind the scenes of breakdown that exacerbated friendly-fire in PN

SABAH POLLS | Relationships deteriorated so much that parties refused to handshake.

PBS' No 2 lodges police report over 'implement hudud' poster

PBS' No 2 lodges police report over 'implement hudud' poster

The doctored image shows him wearing a sarban and wanting hudud law.

Unicef study: 65pct of kids saw sexual content online, 40pct received them

Unicef study: 65pct of kids saw sexual content online, 40pct received them

While most blocked explicit requests, few children reported sexual predators to their parents.
Johor govt to confiscate private land used as illegal dumpsites

Johor govt to confiscate private land used as illegal dumpsites

189 illegal dumpsites have been identified in the Johor Bahru and Iskandar Puteri districts this year alone.
TMJ appointed to lead youth activities in Johor

TMJ appointed to lead youth activities in Johor

The confidence is based on Tunku Ismail's perseverance and extensive experience in administrative matters.
Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

Iban war hero Awang Raweng to be accorded state funeral

The former member of the elite Iban trackers during the British colonial era died at about 2.15pm yesterday.
Covid-19: Latest death brings toll to 130; new cluster in Sabah

Covid-19: Latest death brings toll to 130; new cluster in Sabah

UPDATED 5.39PM | COVID-19 | There are also 20 new cases, of which 17 were locally acquired infections.

Anti-dam movement warns political pacts of going ahead with Papar dam

Anti-dam movement warns political pacts of going ahead with Papar dam

We do not want a government that supports the Papar dam, says Takad which represents 3,000 villagers.

COMMENT | Muda: A disruption in politics

COMMENT | Muda: A disruption in politics

Political parties would need to adapt to this development.

Minister encourages Kelantan to take advantage of better quality rainwater

Minister encourages Kelantan to take advantage of better quality rainwater

Tuan Ibrahim says this is because the state is less exposed to pollution from industries.

LETTER | Why create task forces when enforcement divisions exist?

LETTER | Why create task forces when enforcement divisions exist?

When it comes to enforcing environmental laws, we don't need task forces, we need immediate action.

Upko battles to shake off Warisan's migrant bogeyman in KDM heartland

Upko battles to shake off Warisan's migrant bogeyman in KDM heartland

SABAH POLLS | Warisan in Sabah finds itself with a similar 'bogeyman' problem as DAP in Peninsular M'sia.

Putrajaya to decide on cyberbullying law soon

Putrajaya to decide on cyberbullying law soon

This follows a series of incidents where cyberbullying on social media led to suicides.

COMMENT | Sorry Bung, I doubt Umno will ever change

COMMENT | Sorry Bung, I doubt Umno will ever change

In Sabah, Umno has got entangled in some strange alliances who are fighting each other in more than 10 seats.
MP SPEAKS | Irresponsible for PM to ignore Covid-19 health concerns

MP SPEAKS | Irresponsible for PM to ignore Covid-19 health concerns

To use a snap general election as bait to induce Umno to work harder to secure a victory in Sabah is un-prime ministerial.
PKR candidates up in arms as 'cash is king' catches on with PM in Sabah

PKR candidates up in arms as 'cash is king' catches on with PM in Sabah

SABAH POLLS | They condemn PM's suggestion that Sabah can only get more aid if they voted for his alliance.

US Supreme Court's Ginsburg dies at 87

US Supreme Court's Ginsburg dies at 87

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a liberal dynamo and championed women's rights, passed away of cancer.

Raped during MCO: Cops nab stepfather after victim confides in teacher

Raped during MCO: Cops nab stepfather after victim confides in teacher

The stepfather has been remanded for seven days.
'Changed' Umno still longs for 'Malu Apa Bossku' - Kit Siang

'Changed' Umno still longs for 'Malu Apa Bossku' - Kit Siang

SABAH POLLS | Kit Siang questions how Bung claimed Umno has changed but it shows no remorse over 1MDB scandal.

Umno man: Muhyiddin's mouth will cost PN, BN votes in Sabah

Umno man: Muhyiddin's mouth will cost PN, BN votes in Sabah

SABAH POLLS | This is over suggestion that Putrajaya can't help Sabah beyond what is obligated if it is ruled by a different coalition.

LETTER | To Ku Li: This is Malaysia

LETTER | To Ku Li: This is Malaysia

Ku Li has warned Malay youth from being duped by DAP, but it was on his advice that I joined the party 10 years ago.

COMMENT | Six months of MCO and Covid-19 - a frontliner reflects

COMMENT | Six months of MCO and Covid-19 - a frontliner reflects

I lost more than 6kg and for the first time, I developed anxiety over the next day's challenges.

Taiwan pledges deeper US ties as China sends 18 fighter jets to harry island

Taiwan pledges deeper US ties as China sends 18 fighter jets to harry island

China is upset after the US sent its most senior State Department official to Taiwan in four decades.

A family feud and dam weighing down Leiking's campaign

A family feud and dam weighing down Leiking's campaign

SABAH POLLS | Warisan deputy also facing East-West communal sentiments in quest for KDM heartlands.

Trump to ban TikTok, WeChat to new US users on Sunday

Trump to ban TikTok, WeChat to new US users on Sunday

The Trump administration has ramped up efforts to purge 'untrusted' Chinese apps from US digital networks.

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin knows his days as PM may be numbered

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin knows his days as PM may be numbered

Muhyiddin is looking for a signal in the Sabah election to call for GE15 and extend his survival as PM.

‘GE15 next if PN and allies wins Sabah’, and 9 news you may have missed

‘GE15 next if PN and allies wins Sabah’, and 9 news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Individuals entering S’wak via Sabah must take Covid-19 test - Uggah

Individuals entering S’wak via Sabah must take Covid-19 test - Uggah

They will be required to take the RT-PCR test three days before embarking on their trip to the state.
Glove makers struggle to meet demand due to labour shortage

Glove makers struggle to meet demand due to labour shortage

‘The major stumbling blocks… are the huge shortages of workers and raw materials.’
Battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops

Battle against plastic waste spans beaches and city shops

The pellets made by Heng Hiap are sold to companies such as Kian, a furniture maker.
YOURSAY | Sabah will decide whether Bung’s Umno has changed

YOURSAY | Sabah will decide whether Bung’s Umno has changed

‘What has changed? They were the party in power for 60 years…’