Archive - 16 October 2020

Parliament must be transparent and accountable to public, says Nga Kor Ming.

Minister Wee Ka Siong says reopening tender is to get best value for rakyat.

This to enable members of the public to donate to the ministry to ventilators, infrared thermometers, etc.

Health director-general appeals for public help at 19 quarantine centres for 'low-risk' work.

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says third wave patients being detected earlier compared to earlier waves.

On Oct 13, bed usage was 71pct which rose to 76pct on Oct 15.

With virtual InvestSmart® Fest 2020 happening on 23rd until 25th October, learn about investment opportunities while staying vigilant when investing.

PBB supreme council member says preparations for state elections should start now.

Rahim Thamby Chik says article containing allegations has caused maximum damage to his reputation.

The Umno supreme council member says his party deserves it because of its number of parliamentary seats.

UPDATED 8.20PM | Five deaths also reported in Sabah and one in Selangor.

COVID-19 | Faizal says the spread of Covid-19 in the facility only involved one block, situation under control.

Prices based on Automated Price Mechanism formula, says Finance Ministry.

Several of them are staying in hotels arranged by the National Disaster Management Agency.

'This is political ploy to put pressure on me', says PKR president.

Decision was made based on advise from Health Ministry, says Ismail Sabri.

Opposition leader tells the police that the issue is between the king and him.

When push came to shove, he was decisive at making tough decisions.

Only 15 media organisations allowed to cover Nov 2 Dewan Rakyat sitting to curb Covid-19 spread.

UPDATED 6.07PM | Conditional MCO at Kampung Padang Che Mas will be from Oct 18 to 31.

'PN will fall, so will Umno. Anwar won't have the majority either,' he predicts.

Integrate a new value into our system of values - that no one is above anyone else, including politicians.

The Pantai Jerejak assemblyperson, who is PKR sec-gen, was accused of receiving "gaji buta".

Malaysians can add a new attraction of Turkey to their bucket list when borders reopen for international travel

UPDATED 6.07PM | He says the terms were discussed with the PM in a video call on Wednesday.

Takiyuddin urges fresh talks between PN and Muafakat to resolve issues surrounding support for PM.

Reinforcements have been sent but experts paint a bleak picture as cases continue to rise in the state.

Latest to join the fray is Amanah which wants all its 11 MPs to file such motions by today.

LETTER | Enforcement clearly seems to be lacking as on the ground, consumers continue to be hoodwinked by traders.

These moves are to assist the frontliners during the implementation of the CMCO in Selangor, says Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.

I have given notice that I will raise the issue of Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali in the November meeting of Parliament, he says.

UPDATED 4.20PM | Initial plan was to hold an online supreme council meeting tomorrow.

Sada also stresses that the procurement of the vehicle was in accordance with procedures.

Butterworth Sessions Court fixes Dec 18 for management of corruption, money laundering charges against trio.

More than one million tonnes of contaminated water have been collected since the2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster.

He urges politicians to sort out differences through discussions, legal process instead of engaging in hostilities.

COVID-19 | A report was lodged by a company manager who spotted the worker wearing a pink wristband at a toilet.

UPDATED 10.22PM | Goh Leong Yeong is a wanted suspect for illegal gambling and money laundering activities.

We need to provide a surge in healthcare support for Sabah, using a precautionary and public health principle.

Smarter contact tracing and large-scale data-driven testing for early detection needed to end outbreak.

Authorities say the video of the arrest cannot be shown so as not to cause greater embarrassment.

Look into measures to protect members of the force from being infected with the virus, MP tells home minister.

UPDATED 12.05PM | Kubang Pasu MP Amiruddin Hamzah is among those who notified Dewan Rakyat speaker.

Putrajaya criticised for being too late in tabling bill when many other countries already have such law, says lawyer.

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

The consolation for those in high places is that they can enrich themselves – and have more than enough to walk away from their jobs.

Elliott Broidy is expected to admit in court to charges of illegally lobbying the US president to drop the probe into the embezzlement scandal.

This was triggered by a statement on Umno possibly leaving PN which bypassed party supreme council.

'That is just MIC's proposal,' the BN sec-gen announced at a press conference.

The stakes are high, Khalid should leave it to Anwar and not try to steal the limelight.

COMMENT | Mental problems in Malaysia have tripled from 10.7 percent (1996) to 29.2 percent (2016).

COVID-19 | Dr Lokman Hakim takes this view weeks after a survey found signs of high levels of vaccine hesitancy here.

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