Archive - 23 October 2020

COVID-19 | Hypermarket says they were last at the store on Oct 14, premises to close over the weekend.

Ampang MP says it is the opposition leader who is causing political instability.

Ex-PM says this is as the people are trapped by the unstable situation, following news of possible emergency.

Airline says the loan was not backed by a govt guarantee.

UPDATED 9.35PM | COVID-19 | This is an increase from the 10,400 outstanding samples a state minister announced on Tuesday.

COVID-19 | A total of 31 active clusters have contributed to the latest triple-digit figure of new cases.

UPDATED 9.10PM | Masidi Manjun says all those in need of intensive care will be admitted to ICU.

'We have a govt that knows it will fail to show a majority in Parliament, using Covid-19 to justify abuse of power.'

COVID-19 | This comes after Health DG says that ministry will not disclose such locations to avoid sparking fear.

PM is reportedly making moves for an emergency declaration, what are the implications of it?

UPDATED 7.50PM | COVID-19 | 710 new cases detected, eight of the fatalities were in Sabah.

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

'How many households can cough out so much money, especially if there are three or more in a family?'

UPDATED 8PM | The vehicle carrying Muhyiddin Yassin was seen leaving Istana Abdulaziz here at 7.10 pm.

UPDATED 9.30PM | They say existing laws are sufficient to combat Covid-19.

'Like Imelda, Rosmah sees nothing wrong with an extravagant lifestyle and its inconsistency with what a first lady's real lifestyle should be.'

However, prime minister made no announcements after two-hour meeting with King.

COVID-19 | Covid-19 pandemic has created difficult and complex situation on calling for state polls, says the chief minister.

The foreign minister replaces Tengku Adnan Mansor.

Pro-democracy activists have been arrested in recent days, and many were denied bail.

In rural Sarawak, breast cancer awareness is extremely low and women face barriers in accessing cancer screening.

However, there is no indication yet from Putrajaya that this will take place.

Selangor State Government Launches Video Series on The Survival of the industry and MSME amidst Covid-19 Times

KL High Court postpones case management to Nov 20 due to conditional MCO.

In interview with Malaysiakini, DAP sec-gen speaks of the party's future in Harapan and PKR working with Umno.

He was charged for accepting RM130,000 from a contractor company last year.

A doctor at a KK hospital says no patients have been rejected so far.

Yeoh dissatisfied RM30m allocated last year for childcare centres has been reduced to RM5.5m.

This fourth phase of Covid-19 assistance - BKSS 4.0 - will now also help e-hailing drivers, among others.

Lim Guan Eng says it gives the impression that PKR is willing to work with Umno.

Rebound, a series of programs specially designed to help women step into tech-related careers, or launch their own ventures centred on greater technology adoption, is kicking off this month in Malaysia.

Apart from spending money to reinvigorate sector, govt must set new health regulations and promote tech innovation.

COVID-19 | WHO, however, said last week the drug did not have 'substantial effect' on treating Covid-19 patients.

Biden renewed his slam on Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and their personal attacks evinced the little respect they have for each other.

Reporters have gathered at Perdana Putra entrance following speculation on a cabinet reshuffle.

Maszlee Malik called for discussions between parents and teachers to do what's best.

COVID-19 | This will reduce financial burden and encourage residents to go for testing.

Decision to hold virtual proceedings should be solely decided by the speaker and the House Select Committee.

The financial institution will pay the sum for its role in 1MDB bond offerings.

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

Earlier reports said the 63-year-old was Covid-19 positive.

The loud boasts of these mouthpieces declaring to protect the Malays and defend Islam have suddenly gone quiet.

Political ceasefire will only last until Covid-19 is under control, says senior fellow from National Professors Council.

'Zahid probably promised Anwar something, got threatened and withdrew.'

In settling the case with DOJ, Goldman announces it will slash RM721m in executive compensation.

COVID-19 | This high spike, for the first time, has seen many many Southern European countries reporting their highest cases.