Archive - 13 October 2020

Lahad Datu-KK bus passengers sought for Covid-19 testing

Lahad Datu-KK bus passengers sought for Covid-19 testing

Those who took the Sabariah Express bus service departing on Sept 26 at 9pm should come forward to the nearest health clinic.
Nationwide enforcement on workers’ minimum standard housing

Nationwide enforcement on workers’ minimum standard housing

Act 446 requires employers to provide workers’ accommodation according to the rules outlined on safety, health and cleanliness.
Health DG invites former Covid-19 patients to join medical research

Health DG invites former Covid-19 patients to join medical research

It's for a study on the response of neutralising antibodies among Covid-19 patients in the country.
Umno mulls withdrawing support for PN, to seek new deal with govt

Umno mulls withdrawing support for PN, to seek new deal with govt

UPDATED 11.25PM | The party also wants Muafakat Nasional to be registered as a formal coalition as soon as possible.

Umno has not discussed party's stance on Anwar - Zahid

Umno has not discussed party's stance on Anwar - Zahid

The matter is also not on the agenda of the Umno political bureau meeting tonight, says its president.
'Thousands will lose jobs if KVDT2 terminated'

'Thousands will lose jobs if KVDT2 terminated'

Even after 24 pct of the project was completed, Dhaya Maju is set to lose the contract for good.
'Those returning to Kelantan from Klang Valley should undergo home quarantine'

'Those returning to Kelantan from Klang Valley should undergo home quarantine'

Many may want to leave before the conditional MCO comes into effect at midnight, says state health dept director.

MOH to ensure PPE delivery as Sabah hospitals down to days in supply

MOH to ensure PPE delivery as Sabah hospitals down to days in supply

This is not the first time the ministry has found itself with stocks for PPE on hand but facing logistical challenges.
Apandi hauls Mahathir and govt to court over termination as AG

Apandi hauls Mahathir and govt to court over termination as AG

Ex-judge seeks a declaration that former PM had committed misfeasance or misconduct in public office.

Travellers from Sabah now required to complete 14-day home quarantine

Travellers from Sabah now required to complete 14-day home quarantine

COVID-19 | This comes as the number of cases involving individuals who have recently visited Sabah continues to increase.
Dr M not supporting anyone for PM post

Dr M not supporting anyone for PM post

Mahathir says he and Pejuang, are independent and not affiliated with any party or individual.

Delays in containing Covid-19 from Sabah due to unavoidable reasons - PM

Delays in containing Covid-19 from Sabah due to unavoidable reasons - PM

COVID-19 | He also says PN still reviewing Batu Sapi polls but has ideas to make it safer.

Senior judge files suit against Judges Ethics Committee over affidavit

Senior judge files suit against Judges Ethics Committee over affidavit

The affidavit had alleged serious abuses and fraud involving the judiciary.

New prison inmates in S'gor to be placed in special quarantine centres first

New prison inmates in S'gor to be placed in special quarantine centres first

The prisons involved are Kajang Women's Prison, Kajang Prison, Sungai Buloh Prison and Puncak Alam Prison.
Covid-19: 660 new cases, ICU cases in triple digits

Covid-19: 660 new cases, ICU cases in triple digits

UPDATED 7.07PM | COVID-19 | There are also four new deaths, all in Sabah.

Alaminda Specialist Clinic and Naluri partners to change mental health care in Malaysia

Alaminda Specialist Clinic and Naluri partners to change mental health care in Malaysia

In a regional first, traditional psychiatric treatments for mental health conditions will soon be supplemented with clinically validated digital therapeutic interventions to improve patient care.

19 police personnel in Cheras test positive for Covid-19 - KL police chief

19 police personnel in Cheras test positive for Covid-19 - KL police chief

COVID-19 | Another 20 police officers are waiting for their test results.

Muhyiddin: While Anwar was at palace, I was focusing on fighting Covid-19

Muhyiddin: While Anwar was at palace, I was focusing on fighting Covid-19

UPDATED 6.17PM | He says this when asked about Anwar's meeting with the king this morning.

Enhanced MCO for Penang remand prison, quarters

Enhanced MCO for Penang remand prison, quarters

It will start on Oct 15 and will affect 2,830 individuals.

11 more prosecution witnesses for Najib-Arul Kanda 1MDB audit report trial

11 more prosecution witnesses for Najib-Arul Kanda 1MDB audit report trial

The court is informed of this to allow it to set new trial dates following the imposition of the conditional MCO.

Oil spill detected in Tanjung Tuan waters up to Teluk Kemang

Oil spill detected in Tanjung Tuan waters up to Teluk Kemang

MMEA has yet to confirm whether it was ships or other parties involved in the pollution.

Malaysia Airlines' survival in doubt as political support dims

Malaysia Airlines' survival in doubt as political support dims

The airline has a new plan, but the cash-strapped govt is unwilling to bail it out.

Dine-in allowed under Klang Valley MCO but limited to 2 per table: Ismail

Dine-in allowed under Klang Valley MCO but limited to 2 per table: Ismail

He, however, encourages the people to utilise takeaway, delivery and drive-through options first.

Aug unemployment stable at 4.7pct, but much higher than last year

Aug unemployment stable at 4.7pct, but much higher than last year

The estimated number of unemployed persons in August was 741,600.

Anwar should resign if countercoup fails - Wan Saiful

Anwar should resign if countercoup fails - Wan Saiful

Bersatu info chief says PKR president should let others lead the opposition.

5,443 Penangites lose jobs since March - Ramasamy

5,443 Penangites lose jobs since March - Ramasamy

The current unemployment rate in Penang is 4.5 to five percent.

Zairil: No decision on undersea tunnel

Zairil: No decision on undersea tunnel

Consideration will be made after the results of an undersea tunnel feasibility study report, he says.

M'sia to be priority recipient of China-produced Covid-19 vaccine - Hishammuddin

M'sia to be priority recipient of China-produced Covid-19 vaccine - Hishammuddin

COVID-19 | 'Malaysia is a good friend of China, we enjoy traditional friendship,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Anwar reiterates Muhyiddin's govt has collapsed, sends olive branch

Anwar reiterates Muhyiddin's govt has collapsed, sends olive branch

UPDATED 4.14PM | Anwar says he had no direct contact with Muhyiddin but used emissaries.

EC chief: Not suitable for S'wak to hold state polls any time soon

EC chief: Not suitable for S'wak to hold state polls any time soon

Abdul Ghani Salleh says it will difficult to ensure the safety of voters during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Palace: Anwar did not furnish names of MPs to back his claim

Palace: Anwar did not furnish names of MPs to back his claim

UPDATED 3.50PM | King advises him to respect the legal process as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

Ex-spy chief trial - prosecution witnesses' testimonies may take a month

Ex-spy chief trial - prosecution witnesses' testimonies may take a month

Eleven of the witnesses will testify in camera, the court is informed.

RHB wins top accolades at Asia Recruitment Awards 2020

RHB wins top accolades at Asia Recruitment Awards 2020

RHB Banking Group (RHB) emerged as the Asia Recruitment Grand Winner 2020 under the In-House HR team category at the recent Asia Recruitment Awards 2020 organised by HR Online Resources.

MOF denies approving financing, guarantee for AirAsia

MOF denies approving financing, guarantee for AirAsia

Nikkei Asia had reported that the budget carrier had secured much-needed funding.
Anwar claims more than 120 MPs back him, says give king time

Anwar claims more than 120 MPs back him, says give king time

UPDATED 4.19PM | The opposition leader says he submitted statutory declarations and confirmations from party leaders as well.

EC to draft new SOP for Batu Sapi by-election, calls for 'virtual' campaigning

EC to draft new SOP for Batu Sapi by-election, calls for 'virtual' campaigning

Candidates encouraged to campaign using social media and avoid traditional methods such as ceramah.

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara

Party leaders summoned to Istana Negara

MIC and DAP have received invitations, say their representatives.

Study: Welfare of M'sian households improved over last 3 decades

Study: Welfare of M'sian households improved over last 3 decades

Median household income in Malaysia rose from RM2,580 in 1989 to RM7,901 in 2019.

Travel bill suit refiled against Azmin’s three children

Travel bill suit refiled against Azmin’s three children

YHA Travel & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd is again suing Farah Afifah, Farah Amira and Mohamed Ameer Shazrin.

Ku Li meets with Agong

Ku Li meets with Agong

This is just hours after Anwar Ibrahim had an audience with the monarch.

PAS denies 2 of its MPs backing Anwar

PAS denies 2 of its MPs backing Anwar

The MPs were on a list of lawmakers alleged to support the PKR president to be the next prime minister.

Batu Sapi by-election set for Dec 5

Batu Sapi by-election set for Dec 5

UPDATED 3.33PM | Nomination is fixed for Nov 23 while early voting will be on Dec 1, says EC.

Always Welcoming, Delightfully Surprising

Always Welcoming, Delightfully Surprising

myNEWS Malaysia has come a long way since its first store opening back in 1996 and today it is the largest homegrown retail convenience store chain in Malaysia.

Lawmaker slams Putrajaya over conditional MCO confusion

Lawmaker slams Putrajaya over conditional MCO confusion

COVID-19 | Federal govt yet to provide all details concerning rules and restrictions, says Bandar Utama state rep.

COMMENT | Kyrgyzstan's latest revolution

COMMENT | Kyrgyzstan's latest revolution

COMMENT | It was swift and thorough, dismantling most of the country’s political system.

Durio launching brand new 4-ply face masks

Durio launching brand new 4-ply face masks

Durio PPE Sdn Bhd, the biggest Melt Blown Fabric & Face Mask Manufacturer in Malaysia, was established in April 2020 and put into production in July.

UPDATED 9PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 13)

UPDATED 9PM | List of places affected by Covid-19 (Oct 13)

Verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

LETTER | Greater cooperation among countries only answer in facing Covid-19 threat

LETTER | Greater cooperation among countries only answer in facing Covid-19 threat

The future is dependent on nations working together to beat the pandemic.

Poetry book returned to UK library nearly 60 years overdue

Poetry book returned to UK library nearly 60 years overdue

The Buried Stream, a poetry anthology by Geoffrey Faber was returned.

ISKL celebrates International Baccalaureate Results, IB scholarship application now open

ISKL celebrates International Baccalaureate Results, IB scholarship application now open

The past six months have been a somewhat tumultuous time for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students who completed the prestigious IB Diploma earlier this year.

LETTER | Malaysia needs to do more on disaster risk reduction

LETTER | Malaysia needs to do more on disaster risk reduction

Are our policymakers and planners planning for future threats and disasters?

Nippon Paint thank frontliners from Hospital Sungai Buloh

Nippon Paint thank frontliners from Hospital Sungai Buloh

Donated over 1,000 litres of anti-viral paint for hospital repainting through its #RuangSelamat initiative

UK's Johnson shuts pubs in parts of England with new Covid-19 curbs

UK's Johnson shuts pubs in parts of England with new Covid-19 curbs

COVID-19 | Despite anger rising at the cost of the curtailment of freedoms, the British PM moves on with a tiered system of restrictions.

PJ police chief under 14-day self-quarantine

PJ police chief under 14-day self-quarantine

He met with a medical officer who was in close contact with a security official who tested positive for Covid-19.

'I have failed' - Kim Jong Un shows tearful side in confronting N Korea's hardships

'I have failed' - Kim Jong Un shows tearful side in confronting N Korea's hardships

'Kim’s modesty and candour, and his tears and choking, were all highly unusual...'

Returning to the campaign trail, Trump says he feels 'powerful' after Covid recovery

Returning to the campaign trail, Trump says he feels 'powerful' after Covid recovery

The Florida rally showed that Trump had not reshaped his campaign approach since contracting the virus.

Anwar leaves Istana Negara, to hold presser at 2pm

Anwar leaves Istana Negara, to hold presser at 2pm

UPDATED 12.20PM | Speculation mounts over another change of government, Anwar to make announcement.

Coronavirus expert Fauci calls for Trump campaign ad to be removed

Coronavirus expert Fauci calls for Trump campaign ad to be removed

The ad uses public remarks from Fauci in a way that suggests he was praising the president.
Zuraida envisions sustainable, competitive and disaster-ready cities

Zuraida envisions sustainable, competitive and disaster-ready cities

Our smart cities will integrate advanced technologies to improve the quality of life and public safety, the housing minister says.

YOURSAY | Back to square one in fight against pandemic

YOURSAY | Back to square one in fight against pandemic

‘The current government is to be blamed for all this mess.’
Earlier water supply restoration in affected Klang and Shah Alam zones

Earlier water supply restoration in affected Klang and Shah Alam zones

Repair works to broken pipe were completed ahead of schedule.

Conditional MCO back in Klang Valley and other news you may have missed

Conditional MCO back in Klang Valley and other news you may have missed

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

YOURSAY | Battle of the monikers – from Bossku to Abah

YOURSAY | Battle of the monikers – from Bossku to Abah

‘We are starting to grow tired of Muhyiddin's constant claims that he is our ‘abah’.’
LETTER | Muhyiddin’s unethical politics and resulting quagmire

LETTER | Muhyiddin’s unethical politics and resulting quagmire

The common good of the nation requires less of power politics and substantive consensus to move the nation forward.

LETTER | What happened to 'whole of government, whole of society approach'?

LETTER | What happened to 'whole of government, whole of society approach'?

Can we use the approach to decide the best way to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 in the Klang Valley?
COMMENT | The moral dilemmas of Anwar's new govt

COMMENT | The moral dilemmas of Anwar's new govt

Our biggest challenge as the people is to decide whether we accept this new government.