Archive - 30 September 2020

Lahad Datu issue: Police to record Mohamaddin's statement soon

Lahad Datu issue: Police to record Mohamaddin's statement soon

He will be called up to give his statement in Sabah, says Huzir.

Authorities rescue protected birds worth RM280,000

Authorities rescue protected birds worth RM280,000

Nearly 2,000 birds were seized through several operations conducted from January to September this year.

Teacher gets nine years, whipping for sexually assaulting student

Teacher gets nine years, whipping for sexually assaulting student

Court finds accused guilty of committing the act on a 10-year-old boy two years ago.

US blocks imports from FGV over 'forced labour' allegations

US blocks imports from FGV over 'forced labour' allegations

US Customs and Border Protection says a year-long probe found abuse of the vulnerable, deception and violence.

Kulim airport project: Kedah to submit working paper on Oct 27

Kulim airport project: Kedah to submit working paper on Oct 27

MB says joint technical committee with Transport Ministry created to expedite NASP study for the KXP project.

Ombudsmen Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end

Ombudsmen Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament by year-end

Draft legislation under National Anti-Corruption Plan being finalised by AGC.

Bung apologises for dashing Zahid's 'Umno Sabah CM' dream

Bung apologises for dashing Zahid's 'Umno Sabah CM' dream

Sabah deputy chief minister signals that Umno was unhappy to 'take a step back' but will be 'preparing' for future.

95 compounded, three remanded for breaching RMCO

95 compounded, three remanded for breaching RMCO

Clubbing among most common offences, followed by failure to observe social distancing and not wearing masks.

Estate with 'flagpole modems' to get first-of-its-kind telco tower

Estate with 'flagpole modems' to get first-of-its-kind telco tower

MCMC says it is working with four telco providers to instal the tower which will utilise MOCN technology.

Two Covid-19 deaths, new cases detected in most states

Two Covid-19 deaths, new cases detected in most states

UPDATED 11.10PM | COVID-19 | One of the deaths has led to the discovery of a new cluster in Kedah.

Khairuddin probe: AGC seeks more details

Khairuddin probe: AGC seeks more details

Police hope to fulfil AGC instructions soon in investigating minister's quarantine breach, says federal CID director.

Malaysia signs UN nuclear weapons ban treaty

Malaysia signs UN nuclear weapons ban treaty

M'sia is also a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Covid-19 spreading faster in S'gor than Sabah - Health DG

Covid-19 spreading faster in S'gor than Sabah - Health DG

S'gor recorded Rt value of 1.95 compared to Sabah's 1.29.

Experts rue lax quarantine rule as Sabah-linked cases reported nationwide

Experts rue lax quarantine rule as Sabah-linked cases reported nationwide

UPDATED 10.44PM | COVID-19 | All states report Sabah-linked cases in past week, 39 in Selangor alone.

UTP tells students outside campus to stay put following Covid-19 case

UTP tells students outside campus to stay put following Covid-19 case

COVID-19 | One student on campus has tested positive after being isolated upon arrival.

Sabah's basic amenities, infrastructure will be upgraded - Bung

Sabah's basic amenities, infrastructure will be upgraded - Bung

He says the upgrades will be in line with GRS' pledge to provide the best services to Sabahans.

Studies: M'sia behind neighbours in open data

Studies: M'sia behind neighbours in open data

Malaysia lags behind Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and other developing countries.

Oct 28 to hear stay bid in forfeiture suit against Baling MP’s family

Oct 28 to hear stay bid in forfeiture suit against Baling MP’s family

The stay application by the family is pending the completion of Abdul Azeez's corruption trial.

'Raja Gelek' M Daud Kilau hopes for electric wheelchair

'Raja Gelek' M Daud Kilau hopes for electric wheelchair

Veteran singer not opposed to borrowing wheelchair and returning it after he's gone.

Govt moots public kindies with 'better' curriculum for 'higher income' families

Govt moots public kindies with 'better' curriculum for 'higher income' families

Critics say the 'elite Tabika' will create education gap between rich and poor.

LETTER | Attacking the writer and not the contents

LETTER | Attacking the writer and not the contents

A response to the letter 'Malaysia not heading for 'BorneoExit''.

On eve of loan moratorium deadline, Anwar urges govt for review

On eve of loan moratorium deadline, Anwar urges govt for review

He says banks only contacted 17 percent of the estimated 8.3 million borrowers in the country.

Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion trial to start after her graft case ends

Rosmah's money laundering, tax evasion trial to start after her graft case ends

High Court judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan, who is presiding over both trials, set Dec 2 for case management.
Economy shrank by 8.3pct during first half of 2020

Economy shrank by 8.3pct during first half of 2020

There are signs of recovery since July, with IPI registering 1.2 pct growth after four consecutive months of contraction.

Ali Biju: Corridor between Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu now open

Ali Biju: Corridor between Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu now open

The deputy minister says Sabahans can now expect a smooth flow of coordinated development initiatives.

Shafee seeks to include Apandi's affidavit in appeal

Shafee seeks to include Apandi's affidavit in appeal

Shafee told the bench that the additional evidence is necessary as it has bearing on his present appeal.

Fahmi Fadzil, office staff ordered to undergo quarantine

Fahmi Fadzil, office staff ordered to undergo quarantine

UPDATED 12.01PM | COVID-19 | Meanwhile, an Amanah member who was in Sabah polls campaign tested positive.

Fitch: Politics will blunt Malaysia's economic growth for next 10 years

Fitch: Politics will blunt Malaysia's economic growth for next 10 years

It says frequent change of powers, populism, race-based policies contribute to slower real GDP growth.

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, signs it works in older adults - study

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine appears safe, signs it works in older adults - study

'Findings are reassuring because immunity tends to weaken with age' - Dr Anderson.

Second Covid-19 screening test for Pahang exco negative

Second Covid-19 screening test for Pahang exco negative

COVID-19 | Nazri Ngah is the Pulau Tawar rep in Jerantut which recorded four cases recently.

Trump and Biden go on the attack in fiery, chaotic first presidential debate

Trump and Biden go on the attack in fiery, chaotic first presidential debate

Moderator Chris Wallace had difficulties in controlling the debate as the two candidates tore into each other.

Bersatu Youth claims swipe against Najib perpetrated by former members

Bersatu Youth claims swipe against Najib perpetrated by former members

This comes amid an ongoing row between Bersatu and Umno.

YOURSAY | Sabahans missed the boat for real change

YOURSAY | Sabahans missed the boat for real change

‘I fear Sabahans will continue to lament the lack of opportunities in their state and travel to work in Malaya.…’
COMMENT | Hard realities from Sabah polls

COMMENT | Hard realities from Sabah polls

There is a need to look beyond the numbers - to look back in order to move forward.
Kuwait mourns Emir Sheikh Sabah, veteran defender of Arab unity

Kuwait mourns Emir Sheikh Sabah, veteran defender of Arab unity

His brother and designated successor Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah was named the new ruler.

Sabah CM, DCMs sworn-in and other news you may have missed

Sabah CM, DCMs sworn-in and other news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | What have we learned from Sabah polls?

YOURSAY | What have we learned from Sabah polls?

‘Perhaps, this country may have seen the last of a govt having a two-thirds majority.’
Orang Asli, agencies, join in chorus against degazetting Kuala Langat forest

Orang Asli, agencies, join in chorus against degazetting Kuala Langat forest

S'gor exco Hee Loy Sian promises to study all feedback, brief state exco before a final decision is made on the forest reserve.

COMMENT | Cultured Hajiji versus colourful Bung

COMMENT | Cultured Hajiji versus colourful Bung

'I do not see an easy ride ahead for Hajiji, not when he has a personality like Bung breathing down his neck.'

COMMENT | Discussions, discord, disagreements and disinformation

COMMENT | Discussions, discord, disagreements and disinformation

Town hall meeting to hear objections on degazetting forest reserve saw a series of gaffes. What will the outcome be?

BOOK REVIEW | Malaysia is not a cultural desert

BOOK REVIEW | Malaysia is not a cultural desert

This, despite assumptions of it being a backwater.