Archive - 24 October 2020

Apandi: What is unlawful about declaring an emergency?

Apandi: What is unlawful about declaring an emergency?

Former AG says other nations have declared emergencies to combat Covid-19.
Covid-19: KK prison is 81 pct overcapacity, says minister

Covid-19: KK prison is 81 pct overcapacity, says minister

The Kepayan cluster had 434 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total to 1,156.
The 'emergency': Agong's two options after he meets Malay rulers

The 'emergency': Agong's two options after he meets Malay rulers

Constitutional experts give their take on what the King can do with the cabinet's advice to declare an emergency.

Thailand revokes protest ban that backfired

Thailand revokes protest ban that backfired

The ban has inflamed anger and brought tens of thousands of people onto Bangkok’s streets.

MP SPEAKS | Leaders must unite with rakyat in this time of great adversity

MP SPEAKS | Leaders must unite with rakyat in this time of great adversity

Let us be clear. Our real enemy is Covid-19 and we must appreciate the sacrifices and selfless efforts of our frontliners.
‘Employers should act against workers exploiting work-from-home order’

‘Employers should act against workers exploiting work-from-home order’

The govt has given this chance to let people work from home, and not to go out for leisure or to go shopping, says Health DG.

Health DG insists Covid-19 home treatment just a 'consideration'

Health DG insists Covid-19 home treatment just a 'consideration'

This is despite Sabah minister confirming the practice for Covid-19 patients in the state.

Covid-19: MOE shuts down all schools in Seremban red zones

Covid-19: MOE shuts down all schools in Seremban red zones

COVID-19 | The move will affect 177 institutions in the Negeri Sembilan district.

Ku Li defends letter to speaker, says not sign of personal interest in PM post

Ku Li defends letter to speaker, says not sign of personal interest in PM post

It was done only to uphold principles of the parliamentary system, says Gua Musang MP.
Covid-19 (Oct 24): Malaysia breaks 4-digit ceiling with 1,228 new cases

Covid-19 (Oct 24): Malaysia breaks 4-digit ceiling with 1,228 new cases

UPDATED 7PM | COVID-19 | There were 889 cases in Sabah, 95 in Klang Valley.

Let's work together to pass Budget 2021 instead of declaring emergency - Syed Saddiq

Let's work together to pass Budget 2021 instead of declaring emergency - Syed Saddiq

Current MPs have proven that they can work together when the need arises, says the Muar MP.
COMMENT | No ‘darurat’ needed

COMMENT | No ‘darurat’ needed

A 'darurat' will deepen political polarisation in Malaysian society and cause more trauma at a time when a crisis is already very damaging.
COMMENT | Declaring emergency would be unconstitutional

COMMENT | Declaring emergency would be unconstitutional

The last thing we want is a national emergency caused solely by the ambitions and greed of politicians.
Sabah CMCO extended to Nov 9

Sabah CMCO extended to Nov 9

UPDATED 5.22PM | Sabah state government and state National Security Council requested the extension.

Be a gentleman and resign, S'gor BN leader tells PM

Be a gentleman and resign, S'gor BN leader tells PM

S'gor BN info chief tells Muhyiddin to leave matter to Agong's discretion whether to appoint a new PM or declare emergency.

Umno No 2: Don't put a strain on democracy

Umno No 2: Don't put a strain on democracy

Covid-19 crisis must be handled in manner which respects Constitution and democracy allowed to function, says Mohamad Hasan.

PM chairs usual NSC daily meeting amid rumours of emergency declaration

PM chairs usual NSC daily meeting amid rumours of emergency declaration

Muhyiddin urges cabinet members to be more focused on the war against Covid-19 in NSC meeting.

LETTER | Emergency is not the only option

LETTER | Emergency is not the only option

Cabinet ministers are there to find solutions not just take the easiest way out.

Police to call up Selangor MB over quarantine violation

Police to call up Selangor MB over quarantine violation

COVID-19 | On Oct 4, Amirudin through his Twitter account apologised for having to go out from quarantine.

DAP: Agong is our last hope against 'ill-conceived' emergency plans

DAP: Agong is our last hope against 'ill-conceived' emergency plans

PM's plans to declare emergency is to save himself at the expense of people and economy, says DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng.

UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 24)

UPDATED 9.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 24)

Verified locations that are reported to be affected as of today.
Penang wants consultation, minister hopes S'wak excluded

Penang wants consultation, minister hopes S'wak excluded

Several state govts have previously complained they were left out of NSC meetings.

Emergency laws will encroach into state matters - Sabah Law Society

Emergency laws will encroach into state matters - Sabah Law Society

'An emergency declaration would mean that the federal government can expand its authority to any matter,' it says.
Emergency: Anwar should realise his role in the problem, says FT minister

Emergency: Anwar should realise his role in the problem, says FT minister

It started when the PKR chief tried to convince the Agong that he has the numbers, says Annuar Musa.

LETTER | Emergency: For self preservation or to protect the nation?

LETTER | Emergency: For self preservation or to protect the nation?

Many tend to think that the demand to have the vote of no confidence in the PN government is mounting.
COMMENT | Emergency without good, genuine cause will destroy nation

COMMENT | Emergency without good, genuine cause will destroy nation

The Covid-19 situation must not be used as an excuse to declare a state of emergency.
Agong to discuss cabinet's suggestions with other rulers, calls for calm

Agong to discuss cabinet's suggestions with other rulers, calls for calm

The king is aware of the people's concerns on the latest developments, says royal comptroller.

Proroguing Parliament might mean Anwar was right, says Umno leader

Proroguing Parliament might mean Anwar was right, says Umno leader

It can lead to perception that Anwar has the numbers, says Mohd Puad Zarkashi.

MP SPEAKS | No justification for emergency, nor giving PM more powers

MP SPEAKS | No justification for emergency, nor giving PM more powers

What can emergency do to stop the pandemic more than what we can do now? Nothing.

Govt seeks royal assent for 'emergency' and other news you may have missed

Govt seeks royal assent for 'emergency' and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
MP: PM should seek truce or be remembered as a coward

MP: PM should seek truce or be remembered as a coward

History will not remember PM kindly if he chooses to prorogue Parliament, says KK MP Chan Foong Hin.

LETTER | The precipice of power

LETTER | The precipice of power

'We don’t need a darurat (emergency) ordinance as a response to a lack of leadership and coverup of mismanagement.'

LETTER | The wise king

LETTER | The wise king

Like King Solomon, the Agong opted to do the right thing when he decided to consult his brother rulers.

Report: The goal of emergency is to avoid Budget 2021 vote

Report: The goal of emergency is to avoid Budget 2021 vote

The budget can be presented to the cabinet and approved without voting from all 222 MPs, says a political observer.

Europe braces for lengthy Covid battle as France hit 1m cases

Europe braces for lengthy Covid battle as France hit 1m cases

Europe’s daily infections have more than doubled in the last 10 days, reaching a total of 7.8 million cases.
Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

Trump has earlier this week removed Sudan from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Art Harun roasted for shooting down virtual Parliament

Art Harun roasted for shooting down virtual Parliament

House speaker explains that the Australian experience has weaknesses, but netizens are not impressed.
YOURSAY | Govt runs around in circles over CMCO SOPs

YOURSAY | Govt runs around in circles over CMCO SOPs

All the good work is undone. This is very poor coordination indeed.’
COMMENT | A plea to help Sabah in the Covid-19 crisis

COMMENT | A plea to help Sabah in the Covid-19 crisis

Authorities may be coping, but every help extended will make a difference.

YOURSAY | Hanging on to power is the only rationale for ‘emergency’

YOURSAY | Hanging on to power is the only rationale for ‘emergency’

‘I doubt anyone would believe that declaring an emergency is for any reason other than political.’
KK Hospital ICU back on its feet with new gear, full team

KK Hospital ICU back on its feet with new gear, full team

Hospital Queen Elizabeth II's ICU was almost crippled earlier when nurses tested positive for Covid-19.

What other law to use when people don't want polls? – FT minister

What other law to use when people don't want polls? – FT minister

Annuar Musa asks critics of govt's emergency plan to give alternatives that would avoid polls.