Archive - 24 September 2020

Up against BN and PBS, Tandek indie applies to join Star

Up against BN and PBS, Tandek indie applies to join Star

SABAH POLLS | If Star accepts Anita Baranting, the party will clash with BN’s PBRS and PBS in Tandek.

'Anwar Move' won't affect outcome of Sabah polls - Najib

'Anwar Move' won't affect outcome of Sabah polls - Najib

SABAH POLLS | The former prime minister says Sabahans already made up their minds before Anwar's announcement.

Annuar Musa to undergo quarantine, tests negative for Covid-19

Annuar Musa to undergo quarantine, tests negative for Covid-19

COVID-19 | The BN sec-gen was identified as a close contact of Umno's Mohd Razlan Rafii who tested positive for Covid-19.

Hundreds gather as GRS, DAP hold grand finale ceramahs

Hundreds gather as GRS, DAP hold grand finale ceramahs

SABAH POLLS | GRS and DAP supporters at the respective ceramahs greeted the speakers with enthusiasm.

AmBank Group strongly committed to adhering to all banking rules

AmBank Group strongly committed to adhering to all banking rules

The bank was among local financial institutions mentioned in leaked US Treasury's FinCEN files.

Kedah to submit proposals on Kota Setar enhanced MCO to NSC

Kedah to submit proposals on Kota Setar enhanced MCO to NSC

COVID-19 | The enhanced MCO in Kota Setar is scheduled to end tomorrow at midnight.

MOH to expand Covid-19 screening in Tawau, Lahad Datu - minister

MOH to expand Covid-19 screening in Tawau, Lahad Datu - minister

COVID-19 | Health Minister Dr Adham Baba says ministry also studying need to implement enhanced MCO in Sabah red zones.
Global climate goals 'virtually impossible' without carbon capture: IEA

Global climate goals 'virtually impossible' without carbon capture: IEA

The International Energy Agency also says up to US$160 billion needs to be invested in the technology by 2030.

COMMENT | The Covid-19 factor in Sabah polls

COMMENT | The Covid-19 factor in Sabah polls

COMMENT | Some believe the federal government planted the virus and are using fearmongering to reduce turnout.

Azis: Rivals who peddle 'unlawful citizenship' claims have 'no brains'

Azis: Rivals who peddle 'unlawful citizenship' claims have 'no brains'

SABAH POLLS | He says that only federal gov't has the power to issue ICs, and PN is the federal gov't.

Hishammuddin: Ministers who don’t support Muhyiddin should resign

Hishammuddin: Ministers who don’t support Muhyiddin should resign

Reminding them of their perks, he issues the same warning to deputy ministers, GLC heads and PN MPs.
Nga: Nightmare if Bung becomes Sabah chief minister

Nga: Nightmare if Bung becomes Sabah chief minister

SABAH POLLS | 'And who will be the new state governor? I heard many say it will Musa (Aman),' he tells a ceramah.

MOH pleads for SOP compliance as Sabah, Kedah cases continue to grow

MOH pleads for SOP compliance as Sabah, Kedah cases continue to grow

COVID-19 | The country's reproduction number (Rt) is back on the uptrend indicating the outbreak is growing.

Benteng LD outbreak slows, but Sabah still has most new Covid-19 cases

Benteng LD outbreak slows, but Sabah still has most new Covid-19 cases

UPDATED 8.12PM | COVID-19 | There are 71 new cases today, of which two were imported and 69 locally acquired.

Kelantan Covid-19 case visited KK, Kundasang this month

Kelantan Covid-19 case visited KK, Kundasang this month

COVID-19 | State health department says the patient is a 49-year-old local man who was in Sabah from Sept 19 to 22.

Another injunction bid filed in KVDT2 project suit

Another injunction bid filed in KVDT2 project suit

This is a suit by Dhaya Maju LTAT to prevent the termination of KVDT2 rail project by the government.
COMMENT | Women's issues are political issues

COMMENT | Women's issues are political issues

COMMENT | This is the big elephant in the room that everyone appears to completely ignore.

Dr M: If Anwar succeeds, he will be under Najib and Zahid's thumbs

Dr M: If Anwar succeeds, he will be under Najib and Zahid's thumbs

UPDATED 6.05PM | 'Some of the Umno MPs who are backing Anwar would certainly be Zahid and Najib's followers,' says former PM.

Azmin unfazed, says Zahid's views are his own

Azmin unfazed, says Zahid's views are his own

Bersatu minister says the Umno chief's views contradict statements made by other BN leaders.

COMMENT | Don’t insult Anwar, even if we do not support him

COMMENT | Don’t insult Anwar, even if we do not support him

With his latest bombshell, we can expect temperatures to soar in the political arena in the days ahead.
PM denies 'cancelling' RM4.2m funds for Kg Sim-Sim, says allocation restored

PM denies 'cancelling' RM4.2m funds for Kg Sim-Sim, says allocation restored

SABAH POLLS | Campaigning DAP leaders and candidates accused PN govt of cancelling infrastructure projects approved by Harapan.

Ismail: All non-citizens must now pay RM4,700 on arrival

Ismail: All non-citizens must now pay RM4,700 on arrival

This covers operating costs and hotel expenses for 14-day quarantine.
COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim’s comeback and Malaysia’s good fortune

COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim’s comeback and Malaysia’s good fortune

COMMENT | Malaysia is more than ready and in desperate need of a new leader and administration.

Who in Umno wants to see DAP return to power, asks Bersatu leader

Who in Umno wants to see DAP return to power, asks Bersatu leader

DAP's agenda contradicts the struggle of parties like Umno, says Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.

Anifah: Anwar's PM bid is just election propaganda

Anifah: Anwar's PM bid is just election propaganda

SABAH POLLS | PCS leader says it is impossible for PKR president to have the numbers as GPS supports Muhyiddin.

COMMENT | The cost of Muhyiddin’s overreach in Sabah

COMMENT | The cost of Muhyiddin’s overreach in Sabah

PM had asked Sabahans to vote for parties linked to federal govt, but with Anwar's move, his position is in question.

After double switch of parties, Masiung hoping to be elected as independent

After double switch of parties, Masiung hoping to be elected as independent

SABAH POLLS | The three-term rep for Kuamut is confident the voters would stick with him as they know him well.

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

Thailand takes first legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

The details of the content or what laws had been violated are not disclosed.
N Korean troops killed missing S Korean, then burned body, Seoul says

N Korean troops killed missing S Korean, then burned body, Seoul says

The man was executed on an 'order from a superior authority', according to intelligence sources.
PN caring govt which solves people's problems - Muhyiddin

PN caring govt which solves people's problems - Muhyiddin

PM says since taking over the government, he has been focusing on improving the people’s well-being.

Probe against Khairuddin continues with new instructions from AGC

Probe against Khairuddin continues with new instructions from AGC

Bukit Aman says more statements will be recorded in the quarantine breach case.
Cops to record Mohamaddin's statement over Lahad Datu remarks

Cops to record Mohamaddin's statement over Lahad Datu remarks

SABAH POLLS | Bukit Aman says the statement recording process is likely to take place after the Sabah election.
NFCorp chairperson gets leave to appeal in suit against Rafizi

NFCorp chairperson gets leave to appeal in suit against Rafizi

Federal Court issues the ruling following an agreement between both parties during proceedings today.

LETTER | An education watershed: Days of future past

LETTER | An education watershed: Days of future past

Consider alternative education approaches for holistic development in young children during Covid-19.

COMMENT | Lahad Datu incursion: Stop propagandising the armed forces

COMMENT | Lahad Datu incursion: Stop propagandising the armed forces

These men and women find out too late that their service means very little.

Photo of woman sheltering senior citizen from heat melts hearts

Photo of woman sheltering senior citizen from heat melts hearts

It has since received over 27,000 reactions on Facebook as of 11am today.
Toddler found abandoned in Kajang water treatment plant compound

Toddler found abandoned in Kajang water treatment plant compound

Police say the boy was wearing a red T-shirt with white pants and barefooted.

LETTER | Stand by Justice Hamid Sultan

LETTER | Stand by Justice Hamid Sultan

We who believe in the public good must also support and encourage people who initiate change.
Canvassing votes for Warisan, ex-CJ urges Sabahans to reject old horse

Canvassing votes for Warisan, ex-CJ urges Sabahans to reject old horse

SABAH POLLS | Are we to allow them to come back and continue what they had been doing to us for the past 55 years, he poses.

Ahmad Maslan withdraws appeal to strike out charge

Ahmad Maslan withdraws appeal to strike out charge

He had sought to appeal against court decision in dismissing his application to drop money laundering, false statement charges.

Brazil likely to start Covid-19 immunisation in December with China’s vaccine

Brazil likely to start Covid-19 immunisation in December with China’s vaccine

São Paulo is one of the sites of Phase III clinical trials for China’s Sinovac vaccine.
Kremlin critic Navalny appears in public after leaving Berlin hospital

Kremlin critic Navalny appears in public after leaving Berlin hospital

A casually-dressed and tired-looking Navalny posted a picture of himself on a park bench on Instagram.
Wage subsidy programme extension helps sustain businesses - FMM

Wage subsidy programme extension helps sustain businesses - FMM

The three-month extension also provides support for industries to safeguard employment, its president says.

LETTER | Are politicians holding the nation to ransom?

LETTER | Are politicians holding the nation to ransom?

All these political ransoms being hatched by our politicians are not helping ordinary citizens.
MP SPEAKS | Political events in the country are changing rapidly

MP SPEAKS | Political events in the country are changing rapidly

I was in the Sabah political shrine of Tambunan when Anwar Ibrahim announced that he has the numbers to become the prime minister...

The who's who in the Sabah 2020 election

The who's who in the Sabah 2020 election

KINIGUIDE | Giants? Political frogs? Malaysiakini breaks down the contests that matter the most in a crowded field.

China's post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances - survey

China's post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances - survey

COVID-19 | Majority of firms recovering far more slowly than those in wealthier areas, says CBB report.

'PAS supports PN, but if it falls that's another story'

'PAS supports PN, but if it falls that's another story'

PAS veep indicates backing for Muhyiddin is firm, but the party remains flexible.

Nur Jazlan defends Zahid's 'many Umno MPs back Anwar' statement

Nur Jazlan defends Zahid's 'many Umno MPs back Anwar' statement

He says Zahid is appeasing party grassroots who are unhappy with its cooperation with Bersatu.
Saifuddin: Malaysia needs caring govt, PM brought Covid-19 under control

Saifuddin: Malaysia needs caring govt, PM brought Covid-19 under control

Communications minister slams Anwar Ibrahim, claiming his actions showed a lack of respect for the King.

YOURSAY | The Anwar Move – not a done deal yet

YOURSAY | The Anwar Move – not a done deal yet

‘That is, until and unless the Agong gives him the approval to form a new govt...’
Malaysia wins fourth World Health Award

Malaysia wins fourth World Health Award

Health DG Dr Noor Hisham dedicates the win to all the stakeholders in Malaysia's healthcare sector.

YOURSAY | Mohamaddin’s faux pas could cost Warisan the election

YOURSAY | Mohamaddin’s faux pas could cost Warisan the election

‘The Lahad Datu standoff was a matter of national security, he shouldn't make it campaign material…’
Anwar claims to have 'solid majority' in Parliament and 9 news you may have missed

Anwar claims to have 'solid majority' in Parliament and 9 news you may have missed

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

Frog-themed dinner served at campaign event in KK

Frog-themed dinner served at campaign event in KK

SABAH POLLS | PKR and Warisan Plus event saw the roasting of frogs to symbolise the rejection of defectors.

As other CM candidates roam battlefield, Hajiji fortifies the fort

As other CM candidates roam battlefield, Hajiji fortifies the fort

Hajiji's campaign seems to be limited to the Tuaran parliamentary constituency, which includes his Sulaman state seat.