Archive - 15 October 2020

Friday, obligatory prayers allowed in KL, Putrajaya with limited worshippers

Friday, obligatory prayers allowed in KL, Putrajaya with limited worshippers

COVID-19 | Prayers allowed subject to not more than 50 worshippers for Friday prayers, 20 for obligatory prayers.

M'sian rubber glove industry took pro-active steps on child, foreign labour - Margma

M'sian rubber glove industry took pro-active steps on child, foreign labour - Margma

It says US Labour Dept's report on child labour, forced labour doesn't take into account latest developments.

Kunak assemblyperson tests positive for Covid-19

Kunak assemblyperson tests positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 | The adun has been in self-quarantine after a close contact tested positive for Covid on Oct 1.

Sarawak DCM warns of stern action against migrant smugglers

Sarawak DCM warns of stern action against migrant smugglers

COVID-19 | The warning comes amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia.

COMMENT | No-confidence motion – setting the record straight

COMMENT | No-confidence motion – setting the record straight

Two major issues - can the speaker speed up debate on no-confidence motion and Standing Order 18(1) used to circumvent order of business in Dewan Rakyat.

Don’t wait, seek treatment if you have Covid-19 symptoms – DG

Don’t wait, seek treatment if you have Covid-19 symptoms – DG

COVID-19 | Late diagnosis is one common factor resulting in death or admission to ICU, says Dr Noor Hisham.

Health DG: High chance contagious Covid-19 strain from Sabah has spread

Health DG: High chance contagious Covid-19 strain from Sabah has spread

Dr Noor Hisham suspects the D614G mutation is responsible for the 604 Sabah returnees who tested positive.
'Nothing much', says Annuar about visit to 'neighbour' Muhyiddin

'Nothing much', says Annuar about visit to 'neighbour' Muhyiddin

The BN sec-gen says it was just an 'ordinary' visit to a neighbour.

Shopping mall cluster biggest contributor to new cases in S'gor

Shopping mall cluster biggest contributor to new cases in S'gor

COVID-19 | A total of 105 cases are attributed to the Utama cluster alone.

Discussions have started, Annuar says on Umno's support for PN

Discussions have started, Annuar says on Umno's support for PN

BN sec-gen says talks on the matter are being held on Whatsapp, Umno supreme council meeting soon.

Asyraf dares Khalid to reveal names of '30 Umno MPs' backing Anwar

Asyraf dares Khalid to reveal names of '30 Umno MPs' backing Anwar

It looks like he can't wait to be a minister once again, says the Umno Youth chief.

Myvi driver in JB fatal accident jailed six years, fined RM11,300

Myvi driver in JB fatal accident jailed six years, fined RM11,300

The driver was driving under the influence of drugs, resulting in an accident which killed a navy personnel.

Klang Valley records quarter of new Covid-19 cases nationwide

Klang Valley records quarter of new Covid-19 cases nationwide

Sabah, however, continues to record the highest number of new cases.

MBJB orders temporary closure of night, morning markets

MBJB orders temporary closure of night, morning markets

COVID-19 | The Johor Bahru City Council says the closure is to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Conditional MCO for Labuan from Oct 17 to 30

Conditional MCO for Labuan from Oct 17 to 30

COVID-19 | It will similar to the one imposed along Sabah's east coast which depends on water transportation.

Conflicting claims over photo of Dr M and Ku Li

Conflicting claims over photo of Dr M and Ku Li

Several sources say the photo was taken recently at Ku Li's house but a staunch supporter of Dr M denies this.

Passengers on Oct 11 KL-Labuan MAS flight told to get tested

Passengers on Oct 11 KL-Labuan MAS flight told to get tested

99 passengers on the flight urged to immediately get tested for Covid-19.

Malaysia Airlines or Firefly? It's Khazanah's call

Malaysia Airlines or Firefly? It's Khazanah's call

Like it or not, a decision is imminent as liabilities and debts continue to pile up for national carrier.

Quarantine violation: Khairuddin urges AG to quickly announce investigation results

Quarantine violation: Khairuddin urges AG to quickly announce investigation results

He asks govt to act if he committed offence for not quarantining after Turkey trip in July.

WHO praises M'sia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic

WHO praises M'sia's handling of Covid-19 pandemic

The UN health organisation praises MOH's response and preparedness in handling the coronavirus outbreak.

60 held over graft probes in Sarawak this year - MACC

60 held over graft probes in Sarawak this year - MACC

60 detained by MACC between Jan 1 and Oct 14 involving bribes of about RM2.4 million.

PKR Youth to lodge police report against Muhyiddin over political graft claim

PKR Youth to lodge police report against Muhyiddin over political graft claim

They say graft claims were made by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah yesterday.

Volunteers, funding, medical equipment needed to fight Covid-19: Sabah MMA

Volunteers, funding, medical equipment needed to fight Covid-19: Sabah MMA

The association launches a donation drive to help fund purchases of the necessary items.

Siblings test Covid-19 positive, Masjid Tanah schools close

Siblings test Covid-19 positive, Masjid Tanah schools close

COVID-19 | 8 in same family infected, they live in Lubuk China, Negeri Sembilan but go to school in Malacca.

LETTER | Amend law on prostitution, make clients culpable

LETTER | Amend law on prostitution, make clients culpable

LETTER | Why is it that the woman is the only one who is penalised?

Amanah info chief: Zahid pledged support of 30 Umno MPs for Anwar

Amanah info chief: Zahid pledged support of 30 Umno MPs for Anwar

Khalid Samad said Anwar presented a letter from the Umno president to the Agong.

Ex-Felda chair not sending representation over failure to declare RM1m to IRB

Ex-Felda chair not sending representation over failure to declare RM1m to IRB

The charge made against Shahrir Samad was for failing to declare RM1m he received from Najib.

Field hospital in Tawau being activated - Health DG

Field hospital in Tawau being activated - Health DG

Located 10 minutes from Tawau hospital, field hospital to treat non-Covid-19 patients.

‘Red flags’ to consider when applying for freelance jobs in Malaysia

‘Red flags’ to consider when applying for freelance jobs in Malaysia

The safety of freelance jobs are not guaranteed in Malaysia

Kit Siang: How to work with Najib who won't admit 1MDB wrongdoings?

Kit Siang: How to work with Najib who won't admit 1MDB wrongdoings?

DAP stalwart slams website for misrepresentation of old article, report claims he would cooperate with ex-PM.

Mat Sabu ex-pol sec charged with corruption involving RM6.35m

Mat Sabu ex-pol sec charged with corruption involving RM6.35m

Mohd Azhar Che Mat Dali pleaded not guilty to the charges and was allowed bail of RM300k.

PAS calls for 'His Majesty's government' to unite

PAS calls for 'His Majesty's government' to unite

It urges parties within the ruling coalition to steadfastly support Muhyiddin Yassin for effective govt.

1 Utama mall says infected guards were outsourced, got Covid-19 outside

1 Utama mall says infected guards were outsourced, got Covid-19 outside

The management said they were infected at a dorm by a third-party service provider and not within the mall.

LETTER | Not all gyms are the same, let some open

LETTER | Not all gyms are the same, let some open

LETTER | Many of us are boutique enough to run only personal one-on-one training facilities.

New state govt with some Umno reps, not whole party - Johor Harapan chief

New state govt with some Umno reps, not whole party - Johor Harapan chief

UPDATED 3.14PM | Aminolhuda clarifies there was no invitation to Umno to form state govt, as reported yesterday.

Donald Trump's son Barron tested positive for Covid-19, says Melania

Donald Trump's son Barron tested positive for Covid-19, says Melania

The 14-year-old was said to have exhibited no symptoms.

LETTER |  A warning shot to DAP about choosing political partners

LETTER | A warning shot to DAP about choosing political partners

Where does DAP stand in midst of Anwar's political wrangling and speculated collaboration with Umno?

Anwar summoned to Bukit Aman tomorrow over list of MPs - police

Anwar summoned to Bukit Aman tomorrow over list of MPs - police

UPDATED 11.50AM | 113 police reports have been received on the matter so far, says CID director Huzir Mohamed.

COMMENT | Same prison, different hells - Why lockdowns hurt women more

COMMENT | Same prison, different hells - Why lockdowns hurt women more

Women and girls are exposed to violence, harassment in a situation of limited movement and uncertain income.

PKR Youth blasts Bersatu counterparts over Anwar police report

PKR Youth blasts Bersatu counterparts over Anwar police report

Wrong to claim Anwar insulted royal institution if he was welcomed by palace, says Yuslaini Azmi.

2020-10-15

2020-10-15

Selective prosecution, distribution of positions angered Umno - Nazri

Selective prosecution, distribution of positions angered Umno - Nazri

Padang Rengas MP brings up laundry list of issues to do with Bersatu's power play throughout the country.

Curfews and lockdowns as shaken Europe overtakes US in virus surge

Curfews and lockdowns as shaken Europe overtakes US in virus surge

COVID-19 | With new cases hitting about 100,000 daily, Europe has, by a wide margin, overtaken the United States in the virus infections.

Zahid claims Umno’s review of support for PN not linked to court cases

Zahid claims Umno’s review of support for PN not linked to court cases

What are the new terms set by Umno in return for its support?
LETTER | A desperate call to allow postgraduate students to continue research

LETTER | A desperate call to allow postgraduate students to continue research

Postgraduate students are constantly under pressure to meet research milestones and deadlines with publication requirements.

Pilots, passengers issued fines for unauthorised inter-state travel

Pilots, passengers issued fines for unauthorised inter-state travel

Two pilots and two passengers were issued the compounds after a light aircraft they were in landed in Pulau Tioman yesterday.

YOURSAY | ‘Abah, stop blowing your own horn about fighting Covid’

YOURSAY | ‘Abah, stop blowing your own horn about fighting Covid’

‘The rise in Covid-19 cases is partly due to your game of thrones...’
Umno’s gambit against Bersatu and other news you may have missed

Umno’s gambit against Bersatu and other news you may have missed

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

Jacinda Ardern eyes historic election win in Covid-free New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern eyes historic election win in Covid-free New Zealand

Buoyed by a decisive yet compassionate leadership style, the prime minister is widely expected to win a second term this weekend.

YOURSAY | ‘Delays in containing Covid-19 due to incompetency’

YOURSAY | ‘Delays in containing Covid-19 due to incompetency’

‘The evidence is clear. Who is ultimately responsible for it? Politicians.’
Thailand bans protests as challenge to establishment escalates

Thailand bans protests as challenge to establishment escalates

UPDATED 4.41PM | Govt imposes emergency decree to end anti-royal protests.

COMMENT | There's no moral dilemma of Umno and DAP working together

COMMENT | There's no moral dilemma of Umno and DAP working together

The two parties represent the majority of the voting public in Malaysia.

Enhanced MCO: Some Semporna villagers have yet to receive food aid

Enhanced MCO: Some Semporna villagers have yet to receive food aid

Four days into the order, half of the residents in some villages have gone without help as the govt name list is incomplete.

UPDATED 11.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 15)

UPDATED 11.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 15)

Verified locations that are reported to be affected as of today.

Date on Anwar interview not yet finalised - Bukit Aman CID chief

Date on Anwar interview not yet finalised - Bukit Aman CID chief

Police are supposed to record Anwar's statement on purported name list of MPs backing him to become PM.