Archive - 26 October 2020

PKR MP urges Anwar to reject Najib's support

PKR MP urges Anwar to reject Najib's support

Meanwhile, ex-PKR leader questions what Anwar offered to Najib.

NGOs support Felda's move to reclaim leased plantation land from FGV

NGOs support Felda's move to reclaim leased plantation land from FGV

The NGOs say the move will help Felda to return to profitability.

Najib: Support for Anwar only if it doesn't involve DAP

Najib: Support for Anwar only if it doesn't involve DAP

Former PM says the condition was emphasised several times at a meeting today but was only one of his two proposals.

Political crisis happened because rakyat made the wrong choice in GE14 - Zahidi

Political crisis happened because rakyat made the wrong choice in GE14 - Zahidi

The deputy minister says politicians should not be blamed for trying to rectify the situation.

Pua says Najib-backed govt can 'go to hell', but Amanah veep says not wrong

Pua says Najib-backed govt can 'go to hell', but Amanah veep says not wrong

UPDATED 10.55PM | Najib is unremorseful for any of his misdeeds in the 1MDB scandal, says the Damansara MP.

Lawyers warned of Covid-19 risk at detention centre

Lawyers warned of Covid-19 risk at detention centre

COVID-19 | KL Bar warns members to take extra precautions when attending to clients at Jinjang remand centre.

Schoolboy is index case of new Covid-19 cluster involving only children

Schoolboy is index case of new Covid-19 cluster involving only children

COVID-19 | The Hampar cluster involves a 13-year-old and his 'social contacts'.

MOE: Klang Valley schools to reopen on Nov 9

MOE: Klang Valley schools to reopen on Nov 9

Putrajaya has extended the conditional MCO for another two weeks.

Muhyiddin needs 'gentleman's' agreement with Anwar for Budget 2021 - analyst

Muhyiddin needs 'gentleman's' agreement with Anwar for Budget 2021 - analyst

This is to enable him to obtain support to pass Budget 2021, says Universiti Utara Malaysia's Rusdi Omar.

Najib urged support for Anwar during MPs meet - BN sources

Najib urged support for Anwar during MPs meet - BN sources

One source says the 'nonsensical proposal' will not be accepted by Umno grassroots members.

I am not fudging numbers, says Health DG after record four-figure rise in daily cases

I am not fudging numbers, says Health DG after record four-figure rise in daily cases

COVID-19 | 'This is not manipulation, these are the facts we have,' says Dr Noor Hisham.

Sabah's healthcare system not collapsing, get facts right - Health DG

Sabah's healthcare system not collapsing, get facts right - Health DG

COVID-19 | Only 52 pct of hospital beds in Sabah are being used, he says.

Two schools in Sarawak closed for 7 days over Covid-19

Two schools in Sarawak closed for 7 days over Covid-19

COVID-19 | The closure is to facilitate cleaning and disinfection works to be carried out at the schools.
'Serious' Ismail says dissolution of Parliament not discussed in cabinet

'Serious' Ismail says dissolution of Parliament not discussed in cabinet

The defence minister denies a viral screenshot message that Umno is seeking dissolution.
Police investigate Facebook post which ridiculed Agong

Police investigate Facebook post which ridiculed Agong

The post was uploaded today and went viral.

Covid-19 (Oct 26): Record 1,240 new cases, 7 more deaths in Sabah

Covid-19 (Oct 26): Record 1,240 new cases, 7 more deaths in Sabah

COVID-19 | A total of 927 cases are reported in Sabah alone.

Najib files appeal to reinstate 1MDB-linked suit against Joanna Yu, AmBank

Najib files appeal to reinstate 1MDB-linked suit against Joanna Yu, AmBank

KL High Court had struck out Najib's suit against Yu on Sept 28.

Heed Agong's 'stop politicking' reminder, allow Pejuang to register – Dr M

Heed Agong's 'stop politicking' reminder, allow Pejuang to register – Dr M

The advice is not limited to opposition politicians but also government politicians, says the Pejuang pro-term chairperson.

ISKL celebrating 55 years with 55% off student registration fees

ISKL celebrating 55 years with 55% off student registration fees

ISKL is changing the world – one student at a time! Over the past 55 years, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has grown from 48 students in 1965 to a dynamic community of 1,700 students representing over 65 nationalities in 2020.

CMCO in Klang Valley extended to Nov 9, Nilai now under restrictions

CMCO in Klang Valley extended to Nov 9, Nilai now under restrictions

COVID-19 | The conditional order was set to expire at midnight before extension announced.

Umno support for PN: I'm not good at maths, says Ku Li

Umno support for PN: I'm not good at maths, says Ku Li

However, Gua Musang MP gives an indication that Umno support for Muhyiddin's govt may not be 100 percent.

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's failed attempt to declare emergency unnecessary, dangerous

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's failed attempt to declare emergency unnecessary, dangerous

No one denies the threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, but no country has responded by suspending its democratic processes.

Umno leader: Most BN MPs rejected working with Anwar, DAP

Umno leader: Most BN MPs rejected working with Anwar, DAP

Among the issues raised was to withdraw support for Muhyiddin Yassin.

LETTER | Public roads and highways not a motorsport playground

LETTER | Public roads and highways not a motorsport playground

Do not endanger the lives of other road users and yourself.
Nov 26 case management of IRB's appeal in suit against Najib's daughter

Nov 26 case management of IRB's appeal in suit against Najib's daughter

Nooryana Najwa’s lawyer says the records of appeal will be filed on the next case management date.

King's decision not to declare emergency a major relief to market - CGS-CIMB

King's decision not to declare emergency a major relief to market - CGS-CIMB

Emergency declaration would have shaken consumers, businesses and investors’ confidence, says stockbroking firm.

LETTER | Emergency could be the last resort

LETTER | Emergency could be the last resort

Many democratic countries, such as Spain, have imposed an emergency just to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Najib files appeal against ruling to pay RM1.69b in unpaid taxes

Najib files appeal against ruling to pay RM1.69b in unpaid taxes

Lawyer says the next case management is tomorrow at the Court of Appeal.
High-rise Living in a Standalone Apartment vs Integrated Developments

High-rise Living in a Standalone Apartment vs Integrated Developments

Tropicana Metropark offers the best of both worlds

Police: Suhakam didn't find us lax in investigating activist disappearance

Police: Suhakam didn't find us lax in investigating activist disappearance

Police also disputed Suhakam's finding that Amri was victim of enforced disappearance.

Minister's aide, Umno man claim viral message on Parliament dissolution fake

Minister's aide, Umno man claim viral message on Parliament dissolution fake

Khaled Nordin and Nazri Aziz also deny any knowledge of a plan to push for Parliament to be dissolved.

After royal rebuff, Rais questions AG on exercise of ruler's functions

After royal rebuff, Rais questions AG on exercise of ruler's functions

Why didn't the AG raise the issue that the mandatory Article 40 had been set aside, Dewan Negara president asks.
All eyes on Umno supreme council meet tonight

All eyes on Umno supreme council meet tonight

UPDATED 6PM | The suggestions and views raised at the BN meeting will be deliberated by the Umno supreme council.

Stocks, ringgit slip as political tension weighs

Stocks, ringgit slip as political tension weighs

KLCI Bursa index slipped 0.8 percent to its lowest since Sept 11.

Miti says country to host virtual Apec summit in Nov, amid political turmoil

Miti says country to host virtual Apec summit in Nov, amid political turmoil

The International Trade & Industry Ministry said PM Muhyiddin will chair the meeting on Nov 20.

Sabah Covid-19 patient shares experience under treatment

Sabah Covid-19 patient shares experience under treatment

She called hotline after husband had breathing difficulties, but was told there were no ambulances available.

BN MPs meet following rejection of PM's emergency proposal

BN MPs meet following rejection of PM's emergency proposal

UPDATED 3.15PM | The meeting this afternoon is about everything, says deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

Four claim trial to obstructing cop at Slim River toll booth

Four claim trial to obstructing cop at Slim River toll booth

One also pleaded not guilty to charge of pushing Muhd Syahrul and unzipping his police vest.

MCMC imposes a two-year freeze on new courier service licences

MCMC imposes a two-year freeze on new courier service licences

The freeze, consented to by Communications Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, takes effect from Sept 14 this year and it can be reviewed if there is a need.

Umno Youth wants PM to negotiate with all parties to secure budget vote

Umno Youth wants PM to negotiate with all parties to secure budget vote

Bipartisan cooperation can also be extended to all other matters to help the people and economy, says Asyraf Wajdi.
Muhyiddin met pro-PN party leaders this morning, Zahid absent

Muhyiddin met pro-PN party leaders this morning, Zahid absent

Party presidents, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, attended the meeting but not the Umno president.

US sees highest number of new Covid-19 cases in past two days

US sees highest number of new Covid-19 cases in past two days

The US reported 79,852 new infections on Saturday, close to previous day's record of 84,244.

S'pore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after S Korea deaths

S'pore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after S Korea deaths

The decision to halt the use of SKYCellflu Quadrivalent and VaxigripTetra was precautionary, says Heath Ministry.
LETTER | No emergency: A good government must account for misdeeds

LETTER | No emergency: A good government must account for misdeeds

'We thank our beloved and wise rulers and the King for not yielding to dubious political agendas.'

China reports surge in symptomless Covid-19 infections

China reports surge in symptomless Covid-19 infections

Xinjiang health authorities found 137 asymptomatic cases amid testing 4.75 million people in Kashgar area.

COMMENT | No election emergency also a self-coup against monarchy?

COMMENT | No election emergency also a self-coup against monarchy?

Muhyiddin’s 'no-election emergency' defeat should be read as a royal rejection of an unconstitutional request.

COMMENT | To reset the scene, Muhyiddin should remove Hamzah and Azmin

COMMENT | To reset the scene, Muhyiddin should remove Hamzah and Azmin

With their departure from the cabinet, cooperation among the governing PN coalition parties will improve.
LETTER | Staying vigilant, despite the Covid-19 numbers...

LETTER | Staying vigilant, despite the Covid-19 numbers...

'It's an ongoing war, but winning small battles on the way bodes much encouragement.'

S'gor loses last green district, but many sub-districts are Covid-19 free

S'gor loses last green district, but many sub-districts are Covid-19 free

Only Petaling and Kapar are entirely red, 23 of 56 subdistricts green.

Malaysian filmmaker completes Osaka trilogy

Malaysian filmmaker completes Osaka trilogy

In the film, the Japan-based Lim Kah Wai shares his dream of a better future in a new world.

COMMENT | Rethinking housing affordability objectively and rationally

COMMENT | Rethinking housing affordability objectively and rationally

In long run, price control hurts those it's supposed to help, so the govt should avoid regulating house prices.

MP SPEAKS | Establish consensus goodwill by giving Warisan Batu Sapi seat uncontested

MP SPEAKS | Establish consensus goodwill by giving Warisan Batu Sapi seat uncontested

Launch an "all-of-government" and "whole-of-society" war against the Covid-19 third wave.

Puad tells PM to quit, claims Azmin and Hamzah blamed during emotional meet

Puad tells PM to quit, claims Azmin and Hamzah blamed during emotional meet

Umno supreme council member contends that Muhyiddin lost credibility after Agong rejected his advice.

With days to go for the polls, Biden blasts Trump for surrendering to pandemic

With days to go for the polls, Biden blasts Trump for surrendering to pandemic

And Vice President Mike Pence forges ahead with campaigning, despite a Covid-19 outbreak among his aides.

Bersih: Rulers' judgment welcome, confidence and supply agreement still needed

Bersih: Rulers' judgment welcome, confidence and supply agreement still needed

Election watchdog wants MPs to be free to critique budget without fear of political crisis ensuing.
Fighting talk as besieged Thai loyalists try to rally

Fighting talk as besieged Thai loyalists try to rally

King Maha Vajiralongkorn has come out in support of PM Prayuth and lauded a royalist demonstrator who had defied protesters.

COMMENT | 'Sleepy' Joe getting the upper hand on 'Superman' Trump

COMMENT | 'Sleepy' Joe getting the upper hand on 'Superman' Trump

The incumbent president is facing an uphill battle for the White House.

COMMENT | PN’s half-past-six emergency

COMMENT | PN’s half-past-six emergency

It would destroy the already shaky democratic foundations of this country in the long term.

YOURSAY | No state of emergency, but instability likely to continue

YOURSAY | No state of emergency, but instability likely to continue

'This royal refusal may not mean a loss of confidence in a strict sense, but…'

YOURSAY | A slap in the face for Muhyiddin, but will he step down?

YOURSAY | A slap in the face for Muhyiddin, but will he step down?

'This royal refusal may not mean a loss of confidence in a strict sense, but…'

UPDATED 11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 26)

UPDATED 11PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 26)

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

Muhyiddin's emergency gambit falters and other news you may have missed

Muhyiddin's emergency gambit falters and other news you may have missed

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