Archive - 27 September 2020

Ministry responds after new Covid-19 rules lead to crowded airport corridors

Ministry responds after new Covid-19 rules lead to crowded airport corridors

COVID-19 | Passengers arriving from Sabah complain that they have to queue up to three hours before being tested.

Jalan Raja Laut 1 renamed as Jalan Palestin

Jalan Raja Laut 1 renamed as Jalan Palestin

KL mayor says renaming the road symbolises Malaysia’s support for the Palestinian people‘s struggle.
Anwar: PKR respects decision by Sabah voters

Anwar: PKR respects decision by Sabah voters

SABAH POLLS | PKR chief says Sabahans fulfilled their responsibility in the democratic process despite the recovery MCO.

15 new Covid-19 cases in five peninsular states traced to Sabah

15 new Covid-19 cases in five peninsular states traced to Sabah

COVID-19 | This is just as the Sabah election concludes and people return to their state of work or residence.

Travel to Tawau sparks new Covid-19 cluster in KL

Travel to Tawau sparks new Covid-19 cluster in KL

COVID-19 | Health DG Noor Hisham says the Setapak cluster originated from Patient 10,689.

Noting Umno MPs' interest, PKR says support for Anwar must be sincere

Noting Umno MPs' interest, PKR says support for Anwar must be sincere

This comes as Umno chief Zahid Hamidi previously said many Umno MPs switched support from Muhyiddin to Anwar.

150 new Covid-19 infections, active cases rise to 950

150 new Covid-19 infections, active cases rise to 950

COVID-19 | MOH says the new cases bring the total cumulative number of positive infections to 10,919.

Najib's loyalist suggests Salleh as CM if Bung-Hajiji deadlock continues

Najib's loyalist suggests Salleh as CM if Bung-Hajiji deadlock continues

This is after both BN and PN cannot agree on the chief ministerial candidate.

Targeted enhanced MCO at Tawau prison extended for another 14 days

Targeted enhanced MCO at Tawau prison extended for another 14 days

Ismail Sabri also announces the end of the same order imposed at Zon Melor in Amanjaya, Kedah.
Minister: Like Harapan in GE14,  'unregistered' GRS doesn't affect Sabah win

Minister: Like Harapan in GE14, 'unregistered' GRS doesn't affect Sabah win

He reminds that Pakatan Harapan was also unregistered during GE14.

KL now has a 'Jalan Palestin'

KL now has a 'Jalan Palestin'

DBKL mayor Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan says the name change was mooted during the International Quds Day gathering in Kuala Lumpur last year.

Sabah governor asks for time to decide between Bung and Hajiji

Sabah governor asks for time to decide between Bung and Hajiji

UPDATED 3.52PM | Both leaders rushed to the palace only to be told governor needs more time to decide.

Ministry approves additional RM66m to reduce flood risks nationwide

Ministry approves additional RM66m to reduce flood risks nationwide

The allocation was in additional to RM80.3m approved earlier by the Economic Planning Unit.

Hadi, PAS leaders in celebratory mood after allies win in Sabah

Hadi, PAS leaders in celebratory mood after allies win in Sabah

'To the voters, thank you for the trust given'.

Urban farming guidelines will be ready next month - Zuraida

Urban farming guidelines will be ready next month - Zuraida

The guidelines will include coordination between those carrying out urban farming and relevant gov't agencies.

Don't let students from red zones enter campuses - Higher Education Ministry

Don't let students from red zones enter campuses - Higher Education Ministry

Minister says students from red zones can register and take classes online instead.

Mahathir says Shafie Apdal is still a PM candidate

Mahathir says Shafie Apdal is still a PM candidate

This is despite Warisan's inability to win the majority of seats in yesterday's Sabah state polls.

Source: PN, BN and allies have 41 seats, want swearing-in today

Source: PN, BN and allies have 41 seats, want swearing-in today

Coalition has solid majority but yet to finalise chief minister candidate, says insider.

Zahid tests negative for Covid-19 again

Zahid tests negative for Covid-19 again

Umno president gets negative result using RTK Antibody test - said to be less effective than PCR test.

PBS denies joining forces with Warisan to form Sabah govt

PBS denies joining forces with Warisan to form Sabah govt

SABAH POLLS | PBS information chief Joniston Bankuai says the party is standing firmly by its GRS allies.

Israelis protest outside Netanyahu's home after bid to curb demonstrations

Israelis protest outside Netanyahu's home after bid to curb demonstrations

Protestors say govt using lockdown measures to stifle demonstrations against prime minister's corruption charges.

Trump picks Barrett as he moves to tilt US Supreme Court rightward

Trump picks Barrett as he moves to tilt US Supreme Court rightward

Barrett would become fifth woman ever to serve on the court and push its conservative majority to 6-3.

Indonesian NGOs seek justice for abused maid Adelina Lisao

Indonesian NGOs seek justice for abused maid Adelina Lisao

The two NGOs are calling for the public to sign a petition urging for Adelina's case to be reopened.

Azmin: Sabah result proves people's faith in Muhyiddin

Azmin: Sabah result proves people's faith in Muhyiddin

SABAH POLLS | PN info chief lauds Sabahans for giving mandate to his coalition.

GRS parties to meet again over CM candidate

GRS parties to meet again over CM candidate

Star president Jeffrey Kitingan says he expects new chief minister to be sworn in today.

No plans to introduce bins for used masks - minister

No plans to introduce bins for used masks - minister

Tuan Ibrahim advised public to trim strings off masks before disposing to avoid being stuck to animals.

Sabah voters are kind to defectors

Sabah voters are kind to defectors

SABAH POLLS | 19 state lawmakers who defected stood for elections again, seven lost.

Citing Palestine and Rohingyas, Muhyiddin tells UN to do what's right

Citing Palestine and Rohingyas, Muhyiddin tells UN to do what's right

The credibility of the United Nations must be restored in order to build the future, says PM.

Lemon Sky - the Malaysians behind Avengers and Starcraft

Lemon Sky - the Malaysians behind Avengers and Starcraft

MALAYSIANSKINI | A love of drawing led Wong Cheng Fei to head a studio working on world-famous titles.

Over half of candidates in Sabah election lose deposits

Over half of candidates in Sabah election lose deposits

SABAH POLLS | A total of 275 out of the 447 candidates who contested in the Sabah State Election yesterday lost their deposits

COMMENT | 'Sandiwara' or opportunity for public to have their say?

COMMENT | 'Sandiwara' or opportunity for public to have their say?

COMMENT | A forest reserve is to be degazetted - but will the people's voices be heard?

YOURSAY | Nation’s human spirit shines brighter than politics

YOURSAY | Nation’s human spirit shines brighter than politics

‘This is before politicians divided us, religion separated us… and wealth classified us.’
Kitingan's Star shines bright in Sabah polls

Kitingan's Star shines bright in Sabah polls

SABAH POLLS | Star scored its best-ever electoral result during the state election this year.

BN-PN-PBS combo wins Sabah polls and other news you may have missed

BN-PN-PBS combo wins Sabah polls and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Race for Sabah CM candidate as GRS risks coup with every passing moment

Race for Sabah CM candidate as GRS risks coup with every passing moment

SABAH POLLS | Shafie faces a more challenging situation compared to 2018 but delays will let him cut deals as he once did.

GRS aims to have CM sworn in today, identity unknown

GRS aims to have CM sworn in today, identity unknown

Sabah PN chief Hajiji Mohd Noor won't confirm if a consensus on the chief minister has been reached.

Shafie makes no mention of conceding defeat, says Warisan has most seats

Shafie makes no mention of conceding defeat, says Warisan has most seats

SABAH POLLS | Asked if Warisan Plus will attempt to form a government, he states: 'We will study the situation.'

CM must be from Umno, says Zahid after election win

CM must be from Umno, says Zahid after election win

SABAH POLLS | Previously, Muhyiddin Yassin suggested Sabah Bersatu chief Hajiji Mohd Noor for the post.

Official: GRS wins Sabah elections with two-seat majority

Official: GRS wins Sabah elections with two-seat majority

SABAH POLLS | The secure 38 seats in the 73-seat state legislative assembly and are joined by three independents.