Archive - 19 October 2020

The meeting was cancelled based on NSC's advice.

WHO’s Solidarity Trial recently reported that Remdesivir, malaria and HIV drugs were all ineffective against the virus.

This is needed to woo fence-sitting youth voters, says Shahril Hamdan.

The meeting was supposed to deliberate its political bureau's decision to review Umno's support for PN.

Both men were previously convicted over drug-related charges.

The former minister had filed a suit against Harakah over articles on Nur Sajat performing umrah dressed in telekung.

COVID-19 | The PM chaired the EAC meeting as well as an NSC special session today.

'Sabah's healthcare system, which is already under-funded, under-staffed, and under-resourced is now inundated and overwhelmed by the epidemic.'

Some districts will only see resumption of water supply by 8am, Thursday.

'Watch the video again, it reinforces what I said. Order of business is set by the government.'

A document claiming Rauf had sexually assaulted a hotel employee in Ayer Keroh went viral last night.

COVID-19 | The Selangor Task Force for Covid-19 said its efforts hampered as it had not been receiving granular data from MOH since early October.

Sources say terms could include more prominent cabinet positions for Umno.

Pollution occurred at night and on a Sunday, when factories normally not operating, says state exco member Hee Loy Sian.

'The responsibility for the massive spike in cases rests with those who caused an election by dissolving the state legislative assembly.'

Aysraf suggests a national reconciliation agenda to help alleviate the people's suffering.

COVID-19 | The number of active cases has reached 7,456.

Includig prison officers quarters at Kg Matambai, enhanced MCO will affect 3,511 people.

This is due to the implementation of the conditional MCO, says the prosecution.

COVID-19 | The economic consequences will be devasting, says the defence minister.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is also waiting for an opportunity to grab the PM post once more.

Tuan Ibrahim visited a water treatment plant this afternoon and said water supply expected to return in 24 hours.

There is no need to think about a replacement, he says.

COVID-19 | 'You ask us to box in the ring, but you blindfold us,' says Dzulkefly.

COVID-19 | Clampdown should be by district, not with a blanket order for the whole state, says Selangor Task Force for Covid-19.

The suit was filed by KPMG auditor accused of alleged 'unprofessional conduct'.

Noor Hisham shares message by doctor talking about importance of 'isolation pods' which were mistaken for 'coffins'.

COVID-19 | The schools were ordered to close for seven days from today due to the virus infection among their students.

All non-essential staff at Shah Alam facility requested to work from home.

Tengku Razaleigh just wanted reassurance that the motion will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat sitting, adds Wan Anwar Wan Ibrahim.

Will we fritter away whole generations of talent before we can entrust someone like Jacinda Ardern with power here?

However, the proceeding will continue tomorrow with the witnesses to testify via Zoom application.

Malaysia will strive to ensure that water resources are managed sustainably and that water is treated with respect, the PM says.

United States, India, and Brazil remain worst affected countries in the world.

Though Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has the numbers to govern alone, she is in talks with former ally the Green Party to build a wider consensus.

'Is the country's security framework so weak that anyone can just dump pollutants and poison our water sources so easily?'

'I was not sad when I tested positive for Covid-19 because I was prepared to face any risk' - Dr Saraswathy.

'Muhyiddin is entrapped in a tricky no-win situation… his slim majority is still going to be poked for holes.'

It's due to the conditional MCO, says lead counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

'What is plaguing the nation today is not merely a political, economic or social problem but a deep-rooted spiritual illness.'

The PM's days are numbered, and he will end up being a mere figurehead at best.

The people now have a very negative view of these politicians who don't listen to them, says the former Sabah CM.

It dismisses a report that it would have to be held online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

These foreigners are on a government watch list for suspected extremist religious beliefs.

'A motion of no confidence is a high priority, urgent and of extreme public interest.'

Except for matters involving the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sabah Local Government Minister Masidi Manjun announces.

‘It's very simple. Muhyiddin appointed him for a reason.’

Imran's two-year tenure has also seen mounting censorship and a crackdown on dissent, critics and opposition leaders.

After commenting on why it cannot happen, a 2015 video of him saying otherwise has now gone viral on social media.

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

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