Archive - 17 October 2020

Umno MPs, leaders state stand against Anwar, DAP

Umno MPs, leaders state stand against Anwar, DAP

They vehemently deny they'll cooperate with either of the two.

Pejuang nominates Dr M for third stint as PM until GE15

Pejuang nominates Dr M for third stint as PM until GE15

This is to save the country, says Mahathir's political secretary.

Teen awarded Hang Tuah Medal for saving baby sister from house fire

Teen awarded Hang Tuah Medal for saving baby sister from house fire

The incident occurred at the Taman Anggerik Desa flat, Jalan Beserah, Kuantan, Pahang last month.

Water disruption again in S'gor, KL due to pipe leaks

Water disruption again in S'gor, KL due to pipe leaks

Supply is expected to be fully restored by 2pm tomorrow.

Sabah ICUs at 72 percent capacity, says Health DG

Sabah ICUs at 72 percent capacity, says Health DG

UPDATED 8.32PM | COVID-19 | Sabah Health Department signs outsourcing agreements with six private hospitals.

After spike in clusters, DG moots mass screening in prisons

After spike in clusters, DG moots mass screening in prisons

COVID-19 | This should also include detention centres and lock-ups in police stations, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

COMMENT | How will this political poker game end?

COMMENT | How will this political poker game end?

COMMENT | Darn, and we had just finished the frenzied fun of that 72 digit game called 'Sabahan Demo-crazy'.

Covid-19: New record high of 869 cases, 38 deaths in Sabah over 10 days

Covid-19: New record high of 869 cases, 38 deaths in Sabah over 10 days

UPDATED 7.51PM | COVID-19 | Sabah reports 451 new infections, S'gor 159. Of today's cases, 224 linked to prison clusters.

More MPs speak up against media limit on Parliament coverage

More MPs speak up against media limit on Parliament coverage

Syed Saddiq and Maria Chin call on Parliament administrators to remove the restrictions.

COMMENT | Umno’s divisions: A party held hostage

COMMENT | Umno’s divisions: A party held hostage

COMMENT | Umno today struggles with the living legacies of both Mahathir and Najib on the party.

Pantai Jerejak rep denies skipping Penang state assembly

Pantai Jerejak rep denies skipping Penang state assembly

Saifuddin says he just had to leave early on Monday as he had a medical appointment.

Conditional MCO: Gyms reopen, police permission needed for extra car passengers

Conditional MCO: Gyms reopen, police permission needed for extra car passengers

Commercial football pitch, indoor futsal courts can also operate for training limited to 10 players, says Ismail.

Zahid's letter supporting Anwar is fake - spokesperson

Zahid's letter supporting Anwar is fake - spokesperson

UPDATED 5.50PM | A denial was also issued on Umno's official website.

Muhyiddin confirmed free of Covid-19

Muhyiddin confirmed free of Covid-19

COVID-19 | PM's second test returns negative, self-quarantine period has also ended.

Umno veep not privy to purported attempt of dumping 4 ministers

Umno veep not privy to purported attempt of dumping 4 ministers

This is in response to a report which claimed that the removal was among Umno preconditions for it to remain in PN.

Prison workshops turn into makeshift hospital to cope with Covid-19 patients

Prison workshops turn into makeshift hospital to cope with Covid-19 patients

COVID-19 | This is after the army helped set up a field hospital in Tawau, Sabah.

LETTER | Facilitate broad media coverage by opening larger room in Parliament

LETTER | Facilitate broad media coverage by opening larger room in Parliament

Geramm: No need for the govt to look after the media, media will look after the media.

Unclear if Umno just rattling Muhyiddin or really wants Anwar - Khalid

Unclear if Umno just rattling Muhyiddin or really wants Anwar - Khalid

Khalid Samad says the situation now is very fluid and everything could change.
COMMENT | Proposed 'prorogation' of Parliament a sham to prolong govt shelf life

COMMENT | Proposed 'prorogation' of Parliament a sham to prolong govt shelf life

It is a subversion of democracy just to keep govt alive.

Thai police turn water cannon on defiant protesters

Thai police turn water cannon on defiant protesters

In scenes resembling Hong Kong protests, Thai demonstrators held umbrellas against the stinging water.

PKR founder believes Anwar won't turn to Umno MPs plagued by graft cases

PKR founder believes Anwar won't turn to Umno MPs plagued by graft cases

Syed Husin Ali says he trusts Anwar will abide by Harapan's decision to not work with such Umno members.

Cops confirm 6 probes against Anwar including sodomy, say no political pressure

Cops confirm 6 probes against Anwar including sodomy, say no political pressure

Huzir urges all quarters to give police space for a transparent and fair investigation.

Logging firms sue Jerantut villagers in row over forest reserve

Logging firms sue Jerantut villagers in row over forest reserve

The villagers have allegedly blocked workers from accessing the Jerantut Tambahan forest reserve.
UPDATED 11.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 17)

UPDATED 11.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 17)

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

LETTER | CIJ wants discriminatory media restriction of Parliament lifted

LETTER | CIJ wants discriminatory media restriction of Parliament lifted

Of the 15 media houses allowed access, not one is a news portal. Why were they sidelined?

Don't ask us to state our demands, make your offer - Umno man tells Muhyiddin

Don't ask us to state our demands, make your offer - Umno man tells Muhyiddin

Isham Jalil says there is no need for such formality as political negotiations in initial stage.

Johnson says prepare for no-deal Brexit, cancels trade talks with EU

Johnson says prepare for no-deal Brexit, cancels trade talks with EU

A tumultuous 'no deal' finale to UK's five-year Brexit crisis would sow chaos.
Open season on Muhyiddin, and other news you may have missed

Open season on Muhyiddin, and other news you may have missed

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

COMMENT | Is conditional MCO being used as a political strategy?

COMMENT | Is conditional MCO being used as a political strategy?

Imposing it in S'gor, KL and Putrajaya seems suspiciously coincidental with Anwar's takeover bid.

Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former minister and Mahathir's ex-political secretary dies

Former rural and regional development minister Abdul Aziz Shamsuddin passes away yesterday at 82.
DAP’s Zairil and Syerleena rock out with Priwayat

DAP’s Zairil and Syerleena rock out with Priwayat

Elected reps let their hair down with self-penned EP and thought-provoking video which debuts today.

YOURSAY | Umno wants to call the shots in new govt coalition

YOURSAY | Umno wants to call the shots in new govt coalition

‘What Agong should do is insist on a multiracial coalition.’
Study: Fogging doesn't really kill mosquitoes, other insects dying

Study: Fogging doesn't really kill mosquitoes, other insects dying

Fogging experiment in Kota Damansara Community Forest last year found no mosquitoes dead.

Teacher knifed to death in France after showing class cartoons of prophet

Teacher knifed to death in France after showing class cartoons of prophet

A law enforcement source reportedly said the teacher was 'beheaded'.

S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

S'wak timber tycoon Ting Pek Khiing passes away

He passed away at his home in Kuching at age 75.

Ex-Malacca CM denies buying ‘luxury’ official cars

Ex-Malacca CM denies buying ‘luxury’ official cars

‘When I was CM, I inherited four vehicles from the previous administration…,’ says Adly Zahari.