Archive - 9 October 2020

MACC records statements of nine more senior cops over money laundering

MACC records statements of nine more senior cops over money laundering

District police chiefs were among those who gave statements to MACC in online gambling, money laundering probe.

Sabah CM tests positive for Covid-19

Sabah CM tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Hajiji Mohd Noor is the first head of state govt to be infected with the disease.

All Sabah schools ordered to close until Oct 25

All Sabah schools ordered to close until Oct 25

UPDATED 11.47PM | COVID-19 | Other schools in rest of the country will shut if there is a Covid-19 case without waiting for risk assessment.

Schools with positive Covid-19 cases will be closed - PM

Schools with positive Covid-19 cases will be closed - PM

COVID-19 | Muhyiddin says Education Ministry also looking into the need to shut all schools in Sabah.

MOH explains home surveillance order, close contact definition

MOH explains home surveillance order, close contact definition

COVID-19 | Order issued to those with mild symptoms but does not fulfil criteria to be admitted into hospital.

No Zahid-Anwar meeting held to discuss 'new govt', claims source

No Zahid-Anwar meeting held to discuss 'new govt', claims source

Source says it's just speculation, Zahid will hold on to supreme council's decision to not cooperate with Anwar.

Bus driver who triggered Ramai-Ramai cluster ferried election workers: MOH

Bus driver who triggered Ramai-Ramai cluster ferried election workers: MOH

COVID-19 | 22 more cases have been detected from this cluster, bringing the total to 48.

Sabah Covid-19 outbreak may take 3-4 weeks to contain - Health DG

Sabah Covid-19 outbreak may take 3-4 weeks to contain - Health DG

UPDATED 8.46PM | COVID-19 | Noor Hisham emphasises that the outbreak can be contained with support from the public.

Covid-19: 354 new cases, six deaths in Sabah

Covid-19: 354 new cases, six deaths in Sabah

UPDATED 6.26PM | COVID- 19 | A total of 274 of the new infections are in Sabah.

Monday's 1MDB audit report trial postponed, Najib still under quarantine

Monday's 1MDB audit report trial postponed, Najib still under quarantine

Court allows defence's postponement application, trial to resume Oct 13.

Census 2020 field activities to continue - Mohd Uzir

Census 2020 field activities to continue - Mohd Uzir

This includes distribution of e-Census ID postcards, activities with community and e-Census clinics.

NSC says weddings in conditional MCO areas allowed

NSC says weddings in conditional MCO areas allowed

Couples have already planned ahead and cancellations will be costly, says Senior Minister Ismail Sabri.

RON95, RON97 down four sen, diesel down one sen

RON95, RON97 down four sen, diesel down one sen

The new prices are RM1.67 for RON95, RM1.97 for RON97 and RM1.69 for diesel.
Ismail: Enhanced MCO for seven Sabah localities, Pokok Sena Prison

Ismail: Enhanced MCO for seven Sabah localities, Pokok Sena Prison

UPDATED 6.11PM | COVID-19 | The seven are located in Semporna and Kunak.

Covid-19 - Orang Asli tribe seeks refuge in forest for 10th time

Covid-19 - Orang Asli tribe seeks refuge in forest for 10th time

We feel protected from the pandemic when we stay in the forest, says a Bateq tribe member.

China joins WHO-backed vaccine programme Covax rejected by Trump

China joins WHO-backed vaccine programme Covax rejected by Trump

Its latest bid to join the global fight against the coronavirus follows criticism over its handling of the pandemic.
Najib-Irwan Serigar CBT trial set for Sept 2021

Najib-Irwan Serigar CBT trial set for Sept 2021

Prosecution to call 50 witnesses in CBT case involving RM6.6 billion of govt funds.

LETTER | Penjana funding - banks a stumbling block

LETTER | Penjana funding - banks a stumbling block

LETTER | What, then, is the point of this so called 'financial support'?

Four reps withdraw application for injunction against Penang govt

Four reps withdraw application for injunction against Penang govt

This after state govt agreed not to table a motion to declare their seats vacant at the upcoming state assembly.

Prisons Department: Don't politicise Ebit Lew's aid to prisons community

Prisons Department: Don't politicise Ebit Lew's aid to prisons community

It says it is normal for the department to receive assistance from NGOs and individuals.

All Usim staff in close contact with Zulkifli test negative for Covid-19

All Usim staff in close contact with Zulkifli test negative for Covid-19

The de facto religious affairs minister had attended several events held on Usim's campus.

Kedah MIC claims PAS-led state govt biased

Kedah MIC claims PAS-led state govt biased

Chairperson S Ananthan says the party chapter has been sidelined from govt machinery as none was given positions.

'Last minute' weddings as Klang sub-district enters conditional MCO

'Last minute' weddings as Klang sub-district enters conditional MCO

Chaos as Muslim couples are told to bring their weddings forward.

No Penang Remand Prison staff tested positive for Covid-19

No Penang Remand Prison staff tested positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Its director says the seven individuals from the prison tested positive were inmates.

Fake news on 13 cabinet ministers: MCMC warns of stern action

Fake news on 13 cabinet ministers: MCMC warns of stern action

The news alleged that the cabinet ministers had been infected with Covid-19.

Indonesian, M'sian human rights commissions want detention centre reform

Indonesian, M'sian human rights commissions want detention centre reform

Indonesian deportees claim they witnessed beatings, disinfectant baths, child labour and more while held at Sabah centres.

Hajiji shares cabinet equitably, but still exposed to intra-alliance wranglings

Hajiji shares cabinet equitably, but still exposed to intra-alliance wranglings

A question raised by analysts: With fewer votes in the cabinet, would the current arrangement make Bersatu a weak and ineffective ruling party?

Medical group wants Batu Sapi by-election campaign rules overhaul

Medical group wants Batu Sapi by-election campaign rules overhaul

MMA suggests a shorter campaign period, no crowds and travel restrictions to avoid worsening Covid-19.

Teleport Delivery - Fast never looked so good

Teleport Delivery - Fast never looked so good

AirAsia Digital’s logistics venture, Teleport is making delivery simple, fast and accessible for everyone.
Kedah MB's HIV 'spreads through sin' remark disheartens Aids council

Kedah MB's HIV 'spreads through sin' remark disheartens Aids council

Stigma and discrimination towards HIV and other infectious diseases are counterproductive, it says.

COMMENT | Are Malaysians a society of sexual predators?

COMMENT | Are Malaysians a society of sexual predators?

It concerns me that our society does not give greater importance to the distribution of photographs of women and girls on digital media.

Conditional MCO for Kg Kuantan in Klang; Year 2 class quarantined

Conditional MCO for Kg Kuantan in Klang; Year 2 class quarantined

UPDATED 2.40PM | A family of four in the area is tested positive for Covid-19

COMMENT | Covid-19: No laughing matter

COMMENT | Covid-19: No laughing matter

PM's attempt to crack a joke during his Covid-19 announcement fell flat. Sir, in comedy it's about timing.

Pos Malaysia embraces new norm in celebrating 51st World Post Day

Pos Malaysia embraces new norm in celebrating 51st World Post Day

A special video highlighting Pos Malaysia's digital enhancements is launched and it thanks frontliners for their hard work during this challenging time.

UPDATED 11.59PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 9)

UPDATED 11.59PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 9)

Malaysiakini compiles a running list of verified, affected locations, as confirmed or announced by the premises.
PAS thanks PBS, Star for giving Sabah appointed rep a chance

PAS thanks PBS, Star for giving Sabah appointed rep a chance

PAS sec-gen says the party is confident Aliakbar can contribute to GRS.

COMMENT | We need a 'pemimpin', not another 'abah'

COMMENT | We need a 'pemimpin', not another 'abah'

His 'abah' tag is just a pathetic attempt to endear himself to us, but it has failed, miserably.

Employee pass, company letter enough to get through Klang roadblocks - police

Employee pass, company letter enough to get through Klang roadblocks - police

UPDATED 8.52PM | Those who don't have proof of employment can get police permission to leave Klang conditional MCO areas.

'Trump completed Covid-19 therapies, can do public events'

'Trump completed Covid-19 therapies, can do public events'

The president's doctor says he responded 'extremely well' to treatment.

Rise in Sabah symptomatic cases of unknown origin foreshadow dire times ahead

Rise in Sabah symptomatic cases of unknown origin foreshadow dire times ahead

COVID-19 | Number of cases not linked to clusters indicate a big population of infected individuals is at large.

YOURSAY | Anwar's gambit as Muhyiddin under fire over new Covid wave

YOURSAY | Anwar's gambit as Muhyiddin under fire over new Covid wave

'We have to wait and see how this drama unfolds itself.'

YOURSAY | Will there be a new government next week?

YOURSAY | Will there be a new government next week?

'Let us hope that the Agong will resolve this matter at the earliest…'

Former Trump fundraiser charged for lobbying to drop 1MDB probe

Former Trump fundraiser charged for lobbying to drop 1MDB probe

In exchange for millions, Elliott Broidy agreed to lobby to end probe against 'a wealthy businessperson' for his role in the 1MDB scandal.

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor thwarted, militia members arrested

Plot to kidnap Michigan governor thwarted, militia members arrested

Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer has traded barbs with President Donald Trump over her response to the coronavirus pandemic.

BN, PCS to skip Batu Sapi by-election and other news you may have missed

BN, PCS to skip Batu Sapi by-election and other news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Nominated assemblypersons should resign, give way to women

COMMENT | Nominated assemblypersons should resign, give way to women

Replace those nominated assemblypersons with women who actually contested in Sabah polls, but lost.

No symptoms for 86pct of lockdown Covid-19 cases, UK study says

No symptoms for 86pct of lockdown Covid-19 cases, UK study says

COVID-19 | This means UK policy of testing people with symptoms might miss many cases.