Archive - 25 October 2020

PM thanks Agong for confidence, cabinet to discuss emergency rejection

PM thanks Agong for confidence, cabinet to discuss emergency rejection

Muhyiddin says the government's current priority is to protect the people from the Covid-19 pandemic.

After Muhyiddin's emergency gambit flops, Umno and DAP call for reconciliation

After Muhyiddin's emergency gambit flops, Umno and DAP call for reconciliation

Zahid says the government must go through a consultation process in order to secure consensus from all quarters.

Anwar hopes MPs heed Agong's advice, act within constitution

Anwar hopes MPs heed Agong's advice, act within constitution

'I acknowledge the advice by the Agong for political leaders, including MPs, against excessive politicking.'
PN govt to restrategise after royal rebuff

PN govt to restrategise after royal rebuff

The government will also hold a special cabinet meeting in response to the Agong's rejection.

Keeper of Rulers' Seal: Rulers ensured check and balance, no abuse of power

Keeper of Rulers' Seal: Rulers ensured check and balance, no abuse of power

Syed Danial says the rulers had shared their opinions in an open and frank manner to help guide the king in his decision.
PKR treads carefully after Agong cautions against destabilising govt amid pandemic

PKR treads carefully after Agong cautions against destabilising govt amid pandemic

'Can you please mention one moment where the request by the sitting PM was rejected by the Agong?' asks party sec-gen.
MP: Agong's refusal to declare emergency a slap in Muhyiddin's face

MP: Agong's refusal to declare emergency a slap in Muhyiddin's face

The move also finds praise from an Umno veep.

Sabah CM's private secretary dies of Covid-19

Sabah CM's private secretary dies of Covid-19

COVID-19 | Noorzain Tawi, 60, is laid to rest at Kg Serusup Muslim cemetery in Tuaran today.

Nazri believes his boss has returned to Muhyiddin's fold after egging rebellion

Nazri believes his boss has returned to Muhyiddin's fold after egging rebellion

'Zahid wrote a letter to Agong but then he never consulted us. Our backbenchers are solid (behind Muhyiddin).'
COMMENT | Time for unity and inclusive government

COMMENT | Time for unity and inclusive government

It will provide the best opportunity to overcome the current crisis and reboot the nation's politics towards reconciliation.
Muhyiddin cancels meeting with MBs, CMs after Agong rejects emergency

Muhyiddin cancels meeting with MBs, CMs after Agong rejects emergency

UPDATED 10.40PM | Selangor MB's aide confirms this in a message to the press.

Agong has decided: No need for a state of emergency

Agong has decided: No need for a state of emergency

UPDATED 6.50PM | The ruler also rebukes MPs threatening the stability of the government.

Covid-19 (Oct 25): 823 new cases and 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 25): 823 new cases and 8 deaths

UPDATED 8PM | COVID-19 | This is a slight respite from the four-digit record from yesterday.

CMCO: Frequency of train, bus services in Klang Valley will be reduced

CMCO: Frequency of train, bus services in Klang Valley will be reduced

COVID-19 | Prasarana says this is following the huge drop in passenger flow due to the conditional MCO.

COMMENT | Emerging humanitarian Covid-19 crisis in Sabah

COMMENT | Emerging humanitarian Covid-19 crisis in Sabah

Assistance needs to go beyond healthcare to assure that Sabahans have the resources to survive the crisis.
Emergency declaration could lead to FDI flight - economists

Emergency declaration could lead to FDI flight - economists

Certain segments of foreign investors will see emergency declaration as an undemocratic move.

Overcrowded prisons ‘number one’ problem in fight against Covid-19 - Senator

Overcrowded prisons ‘number one’ problem in fight against Covid-19 - Senator

There has been no 'drastic action' taken by Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin or the federal government, says Liew Chin Tong.

Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims

Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the bombing without providing evidence.

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

Lee Kun-hee, who made Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

The company did not specify the cause of death and declined to comment on whether Lee left a will.
Three arrested after man steals police vehicle to impress girlfriend

Three arrested after man steals police vehicle to impress girlfriend

Police say the couple also attempted to rob a grocery store before driving to Shah Alam.

MAHB: Lawsuit against AirAsia X is to recover outstanding aeronautical charges

MAHB: Lawsuit against AirAsia X is to recover outstanding aeronautical charges

The outstanding charges include PSC, passenger service security charges, aircraft parking and landing charges, among others.

Rulers conclude meeting over cabinet's emergency proposal

Rulers conclude meeting over cabinet's emergency proposal

UPDATED 6PM | The Agong has consulted the meeting of rulers on whether he should accede to the govt's request for a state of emergency.

Learning institutions registered with MOE in Sabah to close until Nov 9

Learning institutions registered with MOE in Sabah to close until Nov 9

The decision came after the extension of conditional MCO in Sabah from Oct 27 to Nov 9.

COMMENT | Confidence and supply or resignation, not emergency

COMMENT | Confidence and supply or resignation, not emergency

Muhyiddin must reach out to Anwar and Harapan for a Confidence and Supply Agreement.

Covid-19: Desa Puteri folk set up own taskforce after 31 test positive

Covid-19: Desa Puteri folk set up own taskforce after 31 test positive

Its role included reminding residents to stay at home, sharing the latest updates on the situation, as well as distributing aid.
'Hollow words that failed miserably' - Klang MP roasts Azmin

'Hollow words that failed miserably' - Klang MP roasts Azmin

UPDATED 1PM | Charles Santiago rips into minister's defence of emergency move.

MRT staff member on Kajang route tests positive for Covid-19

MRT staff member on Kajang route tests positive for Covid-19

Prasarana Malaysia did not specify date when the person tested positive or admitted into hospital.

World's second tallest tower, Merdeka 118 project on track after MCO delays

World's second tallest tower, Merdeka 118 project on track after MCO delays

The tower is expected to be ready by the second quarter of 2022.

Rail projects are on track despite slowdown

Rail projects are on track despite slowdown

The progress is despite slowdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

MMA: No need for national emergency, but Sabah desperately needs aid

MMA: No need for national emergency, but Sabah desperately needs aid

Its president calls for more healthcare workers to be deployed to the stricken state.
Some opposition bigwigs offering Muhyiddin a way out

Some opposition bigwigs offering Muhyiddin a way out

Muar MP Syed Saddiq proposes a 'confidence-and-supply' arrangement with govt until Covid-19 crisis is over.

LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

LETTER | Negotiation the way forward, no emergency please

The leaders should show statesmanship by sitting down and negotiating a consensual budget to get it passed.
Police officer fired after shooting of unarmed Black couple in Illinois

Police officer fired after shooting of unarmed Black couple in Illinois

The officer was conducting a traffic stop on Tuesday night when he shot into the couple’s car because it went into reverse.

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared threaten lawsuit over Times Square billboards

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared threaten lawsuit over Times Square billboards

Their lawyer calls the ads ' false, malicious and defamatory'.

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 25)

UPDATED 11.20PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 25)

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

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Emergency: Insincere move with ulterior motive or wise step to control chaos?

Emergency: Insincere move with ulterior motive or wise step to control chaos?

Sharply differing opinions are flying in the face of a possible declaration of emergency.
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LETTER | Don’t willfully undermine a democratic Malaysia

LETTER | Don’t willfully undermine a democratic Malaysia

Malaysians are not deluded by the suggestion that a state of emergency is required to combat Covid-19 pandemic.
LETTER | Protect the Constitution, don’t declare emergency

LETTER | Protect the Constitution, don’t declare emergency

The purported state of emergency would not solve any of the challenges the nation is facing now.
MP SPEAKS | Why did PM hold emergency meeting like thief in the night?

MP SPEAKS | Why did PM hold emergency meeting like thief in the night?

Meeting to put Malaysia into state of emergency totally without any accountability and transparency.

Deadline for some income tax returns remains - IRB

Deadline for some income tax returns remains - IRB

IRB says Return Form Filing Programme deadline already took into account effects of Covid-19 pandemic.

IDE survey: Significant majority opposed to emergency declaration

IDE survey: Significant majority opposed to emergency declaration

Selangor govt think thank survey shows 77 pct respondents rejecting call for emergency.

France recalls envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs mental help

France recalls envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs mental help

Turkey and France are both Nato members but have been at odds over issues, including Syria and Libya

Europe becomes second region to cross 250k deaths as second Covidwave hits

Europe becomes second region to cross 250k deaths as second Covidwave hits

COVID-19 | Europe accounts for nearly 19 pct of global deaths and about 22 pct of global cases.

Bake with dignity - Empowering adults with disabilities through baking

Bake with dignity - Empowering adults with disabilities through baking

MALAYSIANSKINI | A community provides members a safe haven while offering great food to the public.

COMMENT | We can pass Budget 2021 without emergency rule

COMMENT | We can pass Budget 2021 without emergency rule

'I don't think the Constitution requires a fixed physical place to be constituted as the Parliament. The MPs can, in my view, meet anywhere.'
COMMENT | Do we need emergency declaration right now?

COMMENT | Do we need emergency declaration right now?

What the country needs right now is not an Emergency Order, more urgently it needs greater inclusivity.
YOURSAY | 'Backdoor govt now trying to use emergency door'

YOURSAY | 'Backdoor govt now trying to use emergency door'

‘Covid-19 is not a legitimate reason. Many countries have it even worse.’
The King's choices on emergency and other news you may have missed

The King's choices on emergency and other news you may have missed

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