Archive - 11 October 2020

MP SPEAKS | Lives matter, including prisoners

MP SPEAKS | Lives matter, including prisoners

Overcrowded prisons are not surprising incubators of Covid-19.

New Covid-19 cluster in Klang Valley spans Petaling, Gombak and Titiwangsa

New Covid-19 cluster in Klang Valley spans Petaling, Gombak and Titiwangsa

The Sungei Way cluster recorded 18 cases to date.

Health DG: Sabah healthcare system 'tested' but functioning well

Health DG: Sabah healthcare system 'tested' but functioning well

One more Covid-19 hospital added, bed capacity increased.

Mid Valley and The Gardens malls in KL confirm Covid-19 case

Mid Valley and The Gardens malls in KL confirm Covid-19 case

Three outlets will be closed.

No one caught Covid-19 from infected minister at meeting chaired by PM

No one caught Covid-19 from infected minister at meeting chaired by PM

Zulkifli Mohamad did not pass the virus to those at meeting, says Health DG.

298 schools in PJ, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya to close as Covid-19 worsens

298 schools in PJ, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya to close as Covid-19 worsens

COVID-19 | Closure begins Oct 12 and will last until Oct 25.

561 new Covid-19 cases, second-highest on record

561 new Covid-19 cases, second-highest on record

UPDATED 9.45PM | 553 locally-transmitted infections, eight imported cases.

Two TM employees in KL, Kota Kinabalu positive for Covid-19

Two TM employees in KL, Kota Kinabalu positive for Covid-19

Affected employees quarantined.

Besut MP lodges police report, denies supporting Anwar

Besut MP lodges police report, denies supporting Anwar

Idris Jusoh describes the allegation that he is supporting the PKR leader as an act of desperation.

Minister wants bars, night clubs' licence revoked for defying order against reopening

Minister wants bars, night clubs' licence revoked for defying order against reopening

Ismail points out such outlets are still not allowed to open during the recovery MCO phase.

Enhanced MCO on two Lahad Datu localities, conditional MCO for Kota Belud

Enhanced MCO on two Lahad Datu localities, conditional MCO for Kota Belud

Enhanced MCO on Taman Khazanah Indah and PPR Mutiara Kasih involves 5,452 residents.

COMMENT | Covid-19: Wake up, enough talk, take action

COMMENT | Covid-19: Wake up, enough talk, take action

PM must realise his mistakes that have sparked the third wave and correct them promptly.

Exposed KK hospital staff return to work after 2 negative tests, no quarantine

Exposed KK hospital staff return to work after 2 negative tests, no quarantine

A Health Ministry protocol to avoid staff shortage is activated at Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.

Khairuddin calls for ban on gambling, clampdown on alcohol consumption

Khairuddin calls for ban on gambling, clampdown on alcohol consumption

The minister, still under probe for quarantine violation, wants to push forward with PAS' Islamic agenda.

Big uptake as 1 Utama offers free Covid-19 tests for staff, tenants

Big uptake as 1 Utama offers free Covid-19 tests for staff, tenants

COVID-19 | The mall has been shut down after two employees of tenants found to be Covid positive.

COMMENT | Make use of all tools available – not just lockdowns

COMMENT | Make use of all tools available – not just lockdowns

With large-scale, frequent RTK testing Covid-19 infected people can be quickly isolated from community.

Trump back to campaigning as his doctor says he is no longer a transmission risk

Trump back to campaigning as his doctor says he is no longer a transmission risk

The US president has been criticised for a lax approach to mask-wearing and social distancing in the White House.

Nube urges govt to be inclusive on digitalisation consultations in financial sector

Nube urges govt to be inclusive on digitalisation consultations in financial sector

In this way govt can implement master plan in a holistic manner which safeguards workers interest, it says.

Sabah's Covid-19 treatment capacity increases to 4,822 beds - Health DG

Sabah's Covid-19 treatment capacity increases to 4,822 beds - Health DG

COVID-19 | Kota Marudu hospital becomes 7th to treat Covid-19 patients, says Noor Hisham.

UPDATED 11.15PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 11)

UPDATED 11.15PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 11)

Malaysiakini compiles a running list of verified, affected locations, as confirmed or announced by premises.

COMMENT | Sabah's serious Covid-19 situation

COMMENT | Sabah's serious Covid-19 situation

The current serious Covid-19 situation in Sabah is a product of multi-faceted policy failures.

NGO, corporate help needed for better low-cost housing environment

NGO, corporate help needed for better low-cost housing environment

It is important to create community spaces that enable social activities in B40 housing, says lecturer.

Muda: Only Syed Saddiq, 12 others are co-founders of party

Muda: Only Syed Saddiq, 12 others are co-founders of party

Yet to be registered group urges media to contact Muar MP and other co-founders as party reps.

2020-10-11

2020-10-11

North Korea unveils 'monster' new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade

North Korea unveils 'monster' new intercontinental ballistic missile at parade

Analysts say it's the largest road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile in the world if operational.

MP SPEAKS | Deputy CM posts good for Kitingan, Gunsalam or KDM community?

MP SPEAKS | Deputy CM posts good for Kitingan, Gunsalam or KDM community?

It has not been a good start for the KDM community with the dismissal of community leaders including native chiefs.

Annuar Musa: We're behind Muhyiddin, reject Anwar, Dr M, DAP

Annuar Musa: We're behind Muhyiddin, reject Anwar, Dr M, DAP

BN sec-gen emphasises that Umno and coalition allies are committed to working with PAS and Bersatu.
LETTER | Throwing a spanner into Anwar's 'dreamworks'

LETTER | Throwing a spanner into Anwar's 'dreamworks'

A change of govt at this juncture could upset a wide range of activities planned to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

The artist and the avocado tree

The artist and the avocado tree

MALAYSIANSKINI | Fleeing the suffocating big city for a fresh life a small town helped Sharon Chin discover new things about herself and her art.

13 senior cops record statements on money laundering case - MACC source

13 senior cops record statements on money laundering case - MACC source

Police say internal investigations have been started on all personnel arrested in connection with the case

Reezal: All programmes under Sports Ministry to be postponed until Oct 31

Reezal: All programmes under Sports Ministry to be postponed until Oct 31

Youth and Sports Minister adds that daily training of full-time athletes will go on as scheduled.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg shows support for Biden in rare political tweet

Climate activist Greta Thunberg shows support for Biden in rare political tweet

The teen activist urges US voters concerned about the environment to make their voices heard in the US presidential election.

YOURSAY | The gloves are off in fight for foreign workers

YOURSAY | The gloves are off in fight for foreign workers

‘Cheap labour maximises profit. But at the expense of foreign workers. Tough choice.’
Parents keep kids home as Covid-19 third wave worries Klang Valley

Parents keep kids home as Covid-19 third wave worries Klang Valley

Attendance drops as cases rise, but few schools are using e-learning to ensure students are not left behind.

Sabah's public healthcare critically strained and other news you may have missed

Sabah's public healthcare critically strained and other news you may have missed

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