Archive - 23 September 2020

Umno's involvement in Anwar's takeover bid takes DAP by surprise

Umno's involvement in Anwar's takeover bid takes DAP by surprise

Without PAS and GPS, Anwar will likely need large numbers of Umno or Bersatu MPs.

Renewed calls for snap polls after 'Anwar move'

Renewed calls for snap polls after 'Anwar move'

BN's Annuar Musa says it should be up to the people to decide who is in power.

Unperturbed Muhyiddin continues campaign in Sabah, reiterates he's still PM

Unperturbed Muhyiddin continues campaign in Sabah, reiterates he's still PM

SABAH POLLS | He refused to weigh in on Anwar's claims, saying it is the King's discretion.

S'pore taskforce: Talks ongoing for full bordering reopening with M'sia

S'pore taskforce: Talks ongoing for full bordering reopening with M'sia

COVID-19 | The taskforce says this includes current agreements on Periodic Commuting Arrangement and Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL).

MOH beefs up testing capacity, ventilators as Sabah Covid-19 cases surge

MOH beefs up testing capacity, ventilators as Sabah Covid-19 cases surge

COVID-19 | RMAF has been roped in to fly additional PPE to the state.

Bukit Aman sets up task force to monitor police integrity

Bukit Aman sets up task force to monitor police integrity

IGP says all PDRM staff should be responsible for updating their personal data.

GPS solidly behind Muhyiddin, not backing Anwar - Abang Johari

GPS solidly behind Muhyiddin, not backing Anwar - Abang Johari

The Sarawak chief minister says GPS is fully behind Muhyiddin and that Anwar is 'weird'.

Three deaths and triple-digit new Covid-19 cases today

Three deaths and triple-digit new Covid-19 cases today

COVID-19 | Two deaths were recorded in Sabah and one in Kedah, says Health DG.

Tajuddin: It's cartoonish and chaotic, best for Parliament to be dissolved

Tajuddin: It's cartoonish and chaotic, best for Parliament to be dissolved

'Elected reps can be bought and sold, what kind of politics is this?' asks the Pasir Salak MP.
Covid-19: Indonesia reports 4,465 new cases, highest one day record

Covid-19: Indonesia reports 4,465 new cases, highest one day record

COVID-19 | Another 140 deaths occurred, bringing the cumulative total now to 9,977 people.

Stocks, ringgit slide as Anwar signals push to oust PM

Stocks, ringgit slide as Anwar signals push to oust PM

Malaysian ringgit at near two-week low amid political tussle.

72 police reports lodged over Mohamaddin's allegation on Lahad Datu intrusion

72 police reports lodged over Mohamaddin's allegation on Lahad Datu intrusion

SABAH POLLS | Deputy IGP Acryl Sani says an investigation paper has been opened on the matter.

Palace confirms Anwar's audience, but says postponed due to king's health

Palace confirms Anwar's audience, but says postponed due to king's health

Comptroller of the Royal Household says the king is still at the National Heart Institute.

LETTER | Confer Industrial Court with power to enforce its own award

LETTER | Confer Industrial Court with power to enforce its own award

This is to punish the defaulting party so that the fruits of the award can be materialised forthwith.

Verdict of Ku Nan's RM2m corruption case on Nov 17

Verdict of Ku Nan's RM2m corruption case on Nov 17

Both prosecution and the defence have completed oral submissions in the defence stage of the trial.

Muhyiddin: I am still PM until proven otherwise

Muhyiddin: I am still PM until proven otherwise

PN secretaries-general also dispute PKR president’s claim, accuse him of being 'power crazy'.

Ceramah in Sabah red zones limited to 30 pax

Ceramah in Sabah red zones limited to 30 pax

EC announces limitation to campaigning as Covid-19 cases ramp up in the state.

Tongkang Yard flat closed, 222 residents screened for Covid-19

Tongkang Yard flat closed, 222 residents screened for Covid-19

COVID-19 | The entrance and exit to the flat were blocked off since 6am.

WORQ raises up-round of RM10 Million to expand in RM3 Billion flexi-office market

WORQ raises up-round of RM10 Million to expand in RM3 Billion flexi-office market

WORQ secures investment worth RM10 million from seven follow-on investors including Phillip Capital and loan offers from six banks to capture fast-growing Flexi-Office market projected to surpass RM1 billion in Malaysia within the next 5 years

Zahid's statement confirms Muhyiddin lost majority - Saifuddin

Zahid's statement confirms Muhyiddin lost majority - Saifuddin

This is since Muhyiddin only has a slim majority in Parliament.

Full transcript: Anwar's announcement of securing Parliament majority

Full transcript: Anwar's announcement of securing Parliament majority

Here is the full transcript of the PKR president's presser and written statement.

Dr M recalls Anwar's 'I have the numbers' claim in 2008

Dr M recalls Anwar's 'I have the numbers' claim in 2008

The former premier says 'we have to wait and see' if Anwar really has the numbers this time around.

Give PN a chance to bring development to Silam - candidate

Give PN a chance to bring development to Silam - candidate

PN candidate Abdul Hakim is facing five contenders for the seat.

Sabah BN-Umno's autonomy, reform can pull in votes - Bung Moktar

Sabah BN-Umno's autonomy, reform can pull in votes - Bung Moktar

SABAH POLLS | 'The leadership style has changed, and so has the way of managing the party.'

Muhyiddin: Reject politicians who cause instability

Muhyiddin: Reject politicians who cause instability

'Reject actions of politicians who are affecting economic recovery plan that is being implemented smoothly'.

Zahid: Many Umno and BN MPs backing Anwar

Zahid: Many Umno and BN MPs backing Anwar

UPDATED 4.28PM | Zahid stresses that Umno and BN are not officially part of the Perikatan Nasional coalition.

Perak DOE probes alleged pig waste dumping in Sg Kuala Gepai

Perak DOE probes alleged pig waste dumping in Sg Kuala Gepai

DOE has received a report on the matter as photos of alleged river contamination went viral.

Muhyiddin announces round two of BPN aid for B40, M40

Muhyiddin announces round two of BPN aid for B40, M40

UPDATED 4.13PM | It will benefit both singles and households.

'Incorrigible liar and political psychopath' - Azmin reacts after Anwar's presser

'Incorrigible liar and political psychopath' - Azmin reacts after Anwar's presser

Anwar's claim of having majority support of MPs in Parliament has caused a flurry of reaction from PN govt.

GPS 'firmly' with Muhyiddin, PAS not siding with Anwar

GPS 'firmly' with Muhyiddin, PAS not siding with Anwar

UPDATED 4.36PM | PBB sec-gen condemns Anwar for causing public confusion.

'Nothing fell' -  BN ministers take PKR chief's proclamation lightly

'Nothing fell' - BN ministers take PKR chief's proclamation lightly

Khairy says the PN government just concluded the weekly cabinet meeting and all is fine.
Dr M and Pejuang not part of Anwar's 'new coalition'

Dr M and Pejuang not part of Anwar's 'new coalition'

UPDATED 2.35PM | Anwar, however, says the former premier may decide on this later.

Anwar Move: Amanah gives full support, DAP will say yes, if...

Anwar Move: Amanah gives full support, DAP will say yes, if...

UPDATED 2.44PM | Lim Guan Eng says Anwar will get DAP's support if he can form government.

COMMENT | Warisan swing: How it helped 'win' Sabah in GE14

COMMENT | Warisan swing: How it helped 'win' Sabah in GE14

This article dissects the Warisan swing in 2018.
Anwar offers Muhyiddin 'suitable role' if he cooperates with transition

Anwar offers Muhyiddin 'suitable role' if he cooperates with transition

UPDATED 1.33PM | 'I invite him to cooperate. I personally have no problems with him,' says PKR president.

Ku Nan settles RM57m tax suit

Ku Nan settles RM57m tax suit

UPDATED 11.20AM | His lawyer says matter resolved amicably, settlement terms not disclosed to media.

Anwar claims to possess solid majority, declares Muhyiddin's reign over

Anwar claims to possess solid majority, declares Muhyiddin's reign over

UPDATED 1.01PM | As of this moment, the government of Muhyiddin Yassin has fallen, says the opposition leader.

Covid-19 patients have constitutional right to vote - lawyers, Bersih

Covid-19 patients have constitutional right to vote - lawyers, Bersih

SABAH POLLS | Legal action can be initiated by Covid-19 patients who are being denied to vote.

COMMENT | The EU stands with the UN

COMMENT | The EU stands with the UN

COMMENT | Reform should take place by design, not by destruction.

Three Umno, Warisan candidates quarantined after contact with Covid-19 patient

Three Umno, Warisan candidates quarantined after contact with Covid-19 patient

SABAH POLLS | They are Umno's Kamarlin Ombi and Sani Miasin, and Warisan's Dr Yusof Yacob.

Klias seat - a political roller-coaster

Klias seat - a political roller-coaster

SABAH POLLS | Its elected representative may not be guaranteed re-election in the next term.

LETTER | S'pore must stop persecuting M'sian death row prisoner lawyer M Ravi

LETTER | S'pore must stop persecuting M'sian death row prisoner lawyer M Ravi

On Sept 19, the Disciplinary Tribunal of Singapore's Law Society fined Ravi S$10,000 and S$3,000 in costs.

MP SPEAKS | How can PBS give away its sacred founding place?

MP SPEAKS | How can PBS give away its sacred founding place?

The party might as well close shop if it concedes that Star has more influence in Tambunan.

Zahid's second Covid-19 test is negative

Zahid's second Covid-19 test is negative

UPDATED 9.05PM | Umno president's trial was postponed as he had to go for Covid-19 screening.

Second Umno leader infected with Covid-19 after Sabah campaign

Second Umno leader infected with Covid-19 after Sabah campaign

UPDATED 11.25AM | COVID-19 | Umno Youth's Shahril Hamdan says he has no symptoms other than fatigue.

US surpasses 200,000 Covid-19 deaths

US surpasses 200,000 Covid-19 deaths

On a weekly average, US is now losing about 800 lives each day to the virus.
PM to deliver special address this afternoon

PM to deliver special address this afternoon

The prime minister's address will come after Anwar's 'important announcement'.

MCA Likas candidate slams fake nude photos as gutter politics

MCA Likas candidate slams fake nude photos as gutter politics

SABAH POLLS | Dr Chang Kee Ying says sad to see fake nude pictures of her on social media.

US-China tensions take centre stage at UN, Trump accuses Beijing of unleashing 'plague'

US-China tensions take centre stage at UN, Trump accuses Beijing of unleashing 'plague'

Beijing shoots back, accusing him of 'lies' and abusing the UN platform to provoke confrontation.
Remote working the new market ‘norm’  to spur the growth of Malaysian economy

Remote working the new market ‘norm’ to spur the growth of Malaysian economy

As the gig economy is driven by flexibility, temporary or self-employed jobs, switching from offline to online work arrangements could further boost business performances in times like these.
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Sabahans in quarantine allowed to vote and 9 news you may have missed

Sabahans in quarantine allowed to vote and 9 news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | In Bung we trust?

YOURSAY | In Bung we trust?

'Maybe Bung would like to remove 'In God we trust' from Rukun Negara.'

COMMENT | Anwar and Guan Eng, snap out of it

COMMENT | Anwar and Guan Eng, snap out of it

'In future, I hope Anwar and Lim would be magnanimous with each other and adopt the spirit of give-and-take.'

Anwar to make 'big announcement' at noon, source says on parliament majority

Anwar to make 'big announcement' at noon, source says on parliament majority

UPDATED 10.30AM | Source declines to go into details but says it's a 'big majority'.

YOURSAY | Nazri's 'donkey' won't save our future

YOURSAY | Nazri's 'donkey' won't save our future

'Do not underestimate the power of the youth. You will regret what you said one day.'

MP: Make arrangements to let Covid-19 patients in Sabah vote

MP: Make arrangements to let Covid-19 patients in Sabah vote

SABAH POLLS | Maria pointed out Indonesia as an example in delivering ballot boxes to hospitals to enfranchise voters.

CIMB says it adheres to robust due diligence process

CIMB says it adheres to robust due diligence process

'CIMB Group takes its role in protecting the integrity of the global financial system seriously.'
'Tricks and cunning': Big penalties don't stop banks from moving dirty cash

'Tricks and cunning': Big penalties don't stop banks from moving dirty cash

After being fined, banks continued to wave through suspicious transactions, analysis of leaked documents found.