Archive - 3 October 2020

Not practical to have GE15 anytime soon - Rais Yatim

Not practical to have GE15 anytime soon - Rais Yatim

The people will have reason to be angry, he adds.

Inter-district travel ban in Sabah: Here's what you can and can't do

Inter-district travel ban in Sabah: Here's what you can and can't do

COVID-19 | The ban will be in force from today until Oct 16.

Umno wants loan moratorium reinstated as Covid-19 cases rise

Umno wants loan moratorium reinstated as Covid-19 cases rise

Banks need to be sensitive to the plight of those affected, says its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Veterinary waste found at Sg Gong, a month after chemical pollution

Veterinary waste found at Sg Gong, a month after chemical pollution

DOE DG says this is dangerous as it could spread infectious diseases.

As Covid-19 spikes, Health DG gives 'sermon' stressing SOP compliance

As Covid-19 spikes, Health DG gives 'sermon' stressing SOP compliance

He stresses importance of washing hands, wearing masks and not going out unnecessarily.

Health Minister heads to Desaru tomorrow, but it's not for golf

Health Minister heads to Desaru tomorrow, but it's not for golf

Netizens had lambasted him and the PM for allegedly going golfing during the pandemic.

317 new Covid-19 cases, another record high for second straight day

317 new Covid-19 cases, another record high for second straight day

UPDATED 6.44PM | All of them are local infections, says Health DG Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Covid-19: More resources to curb undocumented migrants entering Sabah

Covid-19: More resources to curb undocumented migrants entering Sabah

The prime minister says the spread of the disease can be curbed with continuous cooperation.

Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

Liew Vui Keong - A man whose mission was cut short

60-year-old was working on decriminalising suicide and drug addiction, as well as police and human rights reforms.

MP SPEAKS | No to elite kindies - quality early childhood development for all

MP SPEAKS | No to elite kindies - quality early childhood development for all

When good education can only be accessed by those with money, it undermines social mobility, perpetuates poverty.

Politicians not solely responsible for bringing Covid-19 from Sabah - minister

Politicians not solely responsible for bringing Covid-19 from Sabah - minister

UPDATED 5.27PM | COVID-19 | Ismail says tourists, govt officials and businesspeople were also infected.

No national lockdown, situation still under control - Ismail Sabri

No national lockdown, situation still under control - Ismail Sabri

The minister explains many new cases are confined within prisons and are not community transmissions.

'Re-appointing incompetent contractors among factors for faulty lifts'

'Re-appointing incompetent contractors among factors for faulty lifts'

Elevators association says it's often done so building management can save cost at expense of people's safety.

Hajiji determined to enhance momentum of Sabah's development

Hajiji determined to enhance momentum of Sabah's development

New CM wants to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve education equality.

Noraini apologises for students' hardship, urges varsities to help them

Noraini apologises for students' hardship, urges varsities to help them

This comes after many students travelled from far for university orientation which was then cancelled.

Deputy minister infected with Covid-19

Deputy minister infected with Covid-19

COVID-19 | An aide said the deputy minister is Umno's senator Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad.

Zahid's position in Umno grows tenuous amid rumblings of discontent

Zahid's position in Umno grows tenuous amid rumblings of discontent

Umno leader urged to assert control on party amid MP defection rumours, failure to get Sabah CM spot.

MP SPEAKS | Original sin of Malaysia's Covid-19 crisis - Sheraton Move

MP SPEAKS | Original sin of Malaysia's Covid-19 crisis - Sheraton Move

Coup sparked second and third Covid-19 waves which unnecessarily caused 136 deaths.

Proton posts 4th consecutive month of sales growth in Sept

Proton posts 4th consecutive month of sales growth in Sept

Sales for September jump to 11,935 units, the carmaker's second-highest for the year.

MP SPEAKS | Rakyat expected to follow Covid-19 SOP but not leaders

MP SPEAKS | Rakyat expected to follow Covid-19 SOP but not leaders

'Unprecedented for our top guys to be this shameless during a pandemic.'

PM chairs special meeting on Covid-19

PM chairs special meeting on Covid-19

COVID-19 | NSC meeting also attended by senior ministers along with Health DG, IGP and defence force chief.

COMMENT | The PAS factor in Sabah polls

COMMENT | The PAS factor in Sabah polls

Contrary to general opinion, PAS did make an important contribution to GRS victory in Sabah.
Felda settlers to suffer from US ban on FGV

Felda settlers to suffer from US ban on FGV

National Association of Smallholders Malaysia says over three million will suffer.

Cambodia demolished US-built facility on naval base: Think tank

Cambodia demolished US-built facility on naval base: Think tank

Pentagon concerned move may be tied to Cambodia's plans to host Chinese military assets at Ream Naval Base.

Suhakam says lost a key human rights ally with Liew's passing

Suhakam says lost a key human rights ally with Liew's passing

'He was highly committed to realising human rights for all by pushing for various legal reforms.'

Anger as ministry's last-minute decision leaves varsity students stranded

Anger as ministry's last-minute decision leaves varsity students stranded

Not all students live on campus and now have to make the journey home.
Trump transferred to military hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Trump transferred to military hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Trump has a mild fever and suffering from fatigue but is in good spirits.

After Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis, Biden says masks not about being a 'tough guy'

After Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis, Biden says masks not about being a 'tough guy'

Biden, who stood near Trump during the presidential debate, has tested negative twice for the virus.

YOURSAY | An antagonist more vicious than Trump

YOURSAY | An antagonist more vicious than Trump

‘Now that it has hit home, we will see whether Trump will follow real science… or quacks.’
Covid-19 record smashed and other news you may have missed

Covid-19 record smashed and other news you may have missed

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