Archive - 2 October 2020

MOH did not discuss S'gor lockdown

MOH did not discuss S'gor lockdown

COVID-19 | There are 105 people being treated for Covid-19 in Selangor, the highest after Kedah and Sabah.

PM to chair special meeting on Covid-19 tomorrow

PM to chair special meeting on Covid-19 tomorrow

The Health Ministry earlier reported 287 new cases today.

As Covid-19 cases rise, S'gor chips in with free screening and new measures

As Covid-19 cases rise, S'gor chips in with free screening and new measures

COVID-19 | The screening would be performed at Selcare Clinics beginning Oct 4.

Home Ministry ready to step up 'Op Benteng' due to Covid-19 spike - minister

Home Ministry ready to step up 'Op Benteng' due to Covid-19 spike - minister

COVID-19 | All relevant agencies have been instructed to tighten land and sea border control in Sabah, says Hamzah Zainudin.

Sabah state sec: NSC Facebook page made a boo-boo

Sabah state sec: NSC Facebook page made a boo-boo

COVID-19 | The Facebook post shared purported guidelines on inter-district travel much stricter than previous announcements.

Two businesspersons lose RM338k over water supply scam during Sabah polls

Two businesspersons lose RM338k over water supply scam during Sabah polls

A syndicate had posed as Home Ministry officials offering a mineral water supply project.

PBS: PAS does not merit consideration for un-elected seat

PBS: PAS does not merit consideration for un-elected seat

The party also confirms it was not consulted on the proposal to admit PAS into the Sabah government.

Bukit Gasing rep urges S'gor govt to allow foreign spouse to assist in hawker stalls

Bukit Gasing rep urges S'gor govt to allow foreign spouse to assist in hawker stalls

The cost of hiring workers for their stalls are prohibitive to many hawkers.

Muafakat Nasional meeting aborted after spike in Covid-19 cases

Muafakat Nasional meeting aborted after spike in Covid-19 cases

The meeting this week was supposed to have discussed the Anwar Move.

Agong returns to Istana Negara after treatment at IJN

Agong returns to Istana Negara after treatment at IJN

The King has been receiving treatment at IJN since Sept 21.

Health DG: Don't let your guard down, learn from the Sabah lesson

Health DG: Don't let your guard down, learn from the Sabah lesson

UPDATED 7.17PM | COVID-19 | A big responsibility lies on the shoulders of every individual, he notes.

MAB undertakes restructuring exercise

MAB undertakes restructuring exercise

It says it has reached out to its lessors, creditors, and key suppliers.

Ban on palm oil imports affects livelihood of smallholders, settlers - MPOCC

Ban on palm oil imports affects livelihood of smallholders, settlers - MPOCC

This comes after US CBP blocked the entry of palm oil products of a local plantation company over allegations of forced labour.

No special address by PM today, says PM's Dept

No special address by PM today, says PM's Dept

The false news of the address is making its rounds on social media.

RON95, RON97 prices up 3 sen, Diesel down 1 sen

RON95, RON97 prices up 3 sen, Diesel down 1 sen

The new price for RON95 is RM1.71 a litre.

Record high daily Covid-19 numbers; Kedah, Sabah top list

Record high daily Covid-19 numbers; Kedah, Sabah top list

New cases also recorded in Selangor, Perak, Terengganu, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Labuan, Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Pahang.

Police deny its personnel did not comply with quarantine order

Police deny its personnel did not comply with quarantine order

A viral post claimed the policeman visited a supermarket.

EC: M'sians in neighbouring countries may soon be able to vote via post

EC: M'sians in neighbouring countries may soon be able to vote via post

List of eligible postal voters for next election may include M'sians in Singapore and southern Thailand.

More than 700 police personnel in quarantine after Sabah polls

More than 700 police personnel in quarantine after Sabah polls

COVID-19 | Over 200 of the personnel are from the Peninsular while the rest are from Sawarak.

LETTER | Learn from others for new Covid-19 regulations

LETTER | Learn from others for new Covid-19 regulations

LETTER | Let’s have the humility to do so.

Azmin-linked group lodges 46 reports against Anwar

Azmin-linked group lodges 46 reports against Anwar

Penggerak Komuniti Negara says Anwar's declaration he had numbers to form govt is sedition.

Stay with PN now to fight Covid-19, but leave them in GE15 - Nazri

Stay with PN now to fight Covid-19, but leave them in GE15 - Nazri

Following fall-out after Sabah polls, Padang Rengas MP warns that the same thing could happen in GE15.

Groups seek to recuse judge from legal challenge against vernacular schools

Groups seek to recuse judge from legal challenge against vernacular schools

They say the judge does not have sufficient proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia.

Spike in Covid-19 cases: Netizens rip into politicians in anger

Spike in Covid-19 cases: Netizens rip into politicians in anger

'We are not their priority, it is all about money and power,' tweets one.

As allies fight, PAS wants to strengthen PN and Muafakat Nasional

As allies fight, PAS wants to strengthen PN and Muafakat Nasional

PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang indicates support for both pacts that it is a part of amid Umno-Bersatu tensions.

Three EC officers now Covid-19 positive after returning from Sabah

Three EC officers now Covid-19 positive after returning from Sabah

UPDATED 10.05PM | COVID-19 | EC chief Abdul Ghani Salleh confirms that the total number of infected officers has risen from two to three.

No need to hold GE15 in near future - Annuar

No need to hold GE15 in near future - Annuar

The federal territories minister says the country should take heed of the spread of Covid-19 after the Sabah polls.

Covid-19: MIC postpones all state conventions

Covid-19: MIC postpones all state conventions

COVID-19 | Its party president has issued instructions on the matter as a precaution due to spike in Covid-19 cases.

Mat Sabu's son files appeal against drug conviction

Mat Sabu's son files appeal against drug conviction

Ahmad Saiful Islam Mohamad is looking to set aside his conviction and eight months' jail sentence.

COMMENT | Hey big spender, devote a little time to MACC

COMMENT | Hey big spender, devote a little time to MACC

'Isn't it evident that corruption has become endemic and has become part of our system?'

Cops to probe 'porn groupchats' sharing women's pix without consent

Cops to probe 'porn groupchats' sharing women's pix without consent

The groups exist on Telegram and members target women whose photos are shared.

PSM: Covid-19's allies in M'sia - politicians lusting for power

PSM: Covid-19's allies in M'sia - politicians lusting for power

PSM deputy chairperson criticises politicians for pursuing their interests at expense of the people.

Activists defending hospital cleaners granted DNAA over MCO protest

Activists defending hospital cleaners granted DNAA over MCO protest

This after their lawyer argues that they did not commit an offence under the MCO law.

LETTER | Political transgressions aggravating Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | Political transgressions aggravating Covid-19 pandemic

How long more must we citizens be held at ransom in this climate of the virus attacks?

LETTER | What’s next on Covid-19?

LETTER | What’s next on Covid-19?

I think the choice is clear: Control over the spread of coronavirus must take precedence over the economy.

Sime Darby Plantation voices 'concerns' over possible US oil palm ban

Sime Darby Plantation voices 'concerns' over possible US oil palm ban

It claims its past attempts to explain itself to the US Customs and Border Protection agency have been futile.

Trump and Melania test positive for Covid-19

Trump and Melania test positive for Covid-19

UPDATED 1.55PM | COVID-19 | The couple will go into quarantine immediately, US president says.

Former de facto law minister Liew Vui Keong succumbs to lung infection

Former de facto law minister Liew Vui Keong succumbs to lung infection

UPDATED 3PM | He had reportedly been in a coma.

PKR sues Zuraida RM10 million for defecting

PKR sues Zuraida RM10 million for defecting

UPDATED 3.22PM | However, the party was not successful in serving the cause papers on her.

As Covid-19 and political crises loom, Asyraf urges 'future PM' to hit pause

As Covid-19 and political crises loom, Asyraf urges 'future PM' to hit pause

Umno Youth chief calls on Anwar Ibrahim to prioritise public safety amid risk of a Covid-19 third wave.

LETTER | S’pore allegations against LFL false, malicious

LETTER | S’pore allegations against LFL false, malicious

LETTER | LFL has re-filed the civil suit against the Singapore Home Minister K Shanmugam.

10 prosecution witnesses for Shafee's RM9.5m money laundering trial

10 prosecution witnesses for Shafee's RM9.5m money laundering trial

It will be heard for 10 days beginning May 7 next year.

COMMENT | Pray that Sabah doesn't become like Peninsular Malaysia

COMMENT | Pray that Sabah doesn't become like Peninsular Malaysia

Sabah is a beautiful multicultural, pluralistic state and PAS has no place being there.

Trump starts 'quarantine process' after aide tests positive for Covid-19

Trump starts 'quarantine process' after aide tests positive for Covid-19

UPDATED 1PM | COVID-19 | Hope Hicks travelled with him aboard Air Force One on Tuesday and Wednesday.

COMMENT | The perils of big Covid-19 government in Asia

COMMENT | The perils of big Covid-19 government in Asia

COMMENT | There is the growing risk of unproductive spending and abuse of power.

Muda urges 14-day quarantine enforcement on those returning from Sabah, red zones

Muda urges 14-day quarantine enforcement on those returning from Sabah, red zones

COVID-19 | Party calls on govt to impose this on all individuals, regardless of status or position.

Pos Laju's freelancer programme delivers hope for the jobless

Pos Laju's freelancer programme delivers hope for the jobless

As the MCO and Covid-19 outbreak cause businesses to dive, it has provided opportunities for the unemployed.

Russian operation - group masqueraded as right-wing news site to target US

Russian operation - group masqueraded as right-wing news site to target US

Russian attempts to influence US voters have targeted both extremes of the political divide - far left and far right.
MACC monitored by five independent panels - Azam Baki

MACC monitored by five independent panels - Azam Baki

This is to ensure the agency is transparent, no intervention from any party, says MACC chief commissioner.

USM tells students to postpone travel to campus as virus outbreak rises

USM tells students to postpone travel to campus as virus outbreak rises

COVID-19 | All new and senior students are advised to register online, postpone their trip to campus.

YOURSAY | Anwar's 'majority' still a guessing game

YOURSAY | Anwar's 'majority' still a guessing game

'Of course, PN leaders are dying to know who those Umno MPs who support Anwar are.'

COMMENT | Why is Sabah so poor?

COMMENT | Why is Sabah so poor?

Sabah has tremendous potential to develop, but its growth is stunted for many reasons - the key being its weak and corrupt leadership.

YOURSAY | Divided M’sians powerless to stop corrupt politicians

YOURSAY | Divided M’sians powerless to stop corrupt politicians

‘Does anyone care about Malaysia’s economic growth for the next 10 years?’
Travel restrictions in Sabah from tomorrow and other news you may have missed

Travel restrictions in Sabah from tomorrow and other news you may have missed

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

Deputy minister: 'Elite' public kindergartens mooted to fill M40 demand

Deputy minister: 'Elite' public kindergartens mooted to fill M40 demand

After touting 'better curriculum' at proposed new centres, Rahman now says there will be no double standard.