Archive - 28 October 2020

I don't believe Umno-opposition conspiracy talk - Perak MB

I don't believe Umno-opposition conspiracy talk - Perak MB

Ahmad Faizal says he has full trust on Perak Umno chairperson Saarani.

Human Resources Ministry sets up committee to help Malaysian workers in S'pore

Human Resources Ministry sets up committee to help Malaysian workers in S'pore

This is following an increase in the number of job layoffs among Malaysians in Singapore due to Covid-19.
Sabahans want food basket aid to be improved

Sabahans want food basket aid to be improved

More NGOs and the private sector need to join the government's efforts by providing daily necessities, says a local.

Probe against Ronnie Liu doesn't make sense in context of law - activists

Probe against Ronnie Liu doesn't make sense in context of law - activists

They call for the Sedition Act to be abolished and reminded the importance of having the IPCMC.

Kedah govt facing revenue shortfall of RM100m - MB

Kedah govt facing revenue shortfall of RM100m - MB

More details to be provided during the tabling of Kedah Budget 2021 on the first day of the state assembly.

‘Sabah Covid-19 beds 99.5 pct full’ claim based on wrong calculation

‘Sabah Covid-19 beds 99.5 pct full’ claim based on wrong calculation

UPDATED 9.38PM | Minister says only 52.5 percent allocated for Covid-19 patients are currently being used.

Felda suffers RM10.6b debt, expected to recover in 2023

Felda suffers RM10.6b debt, expected to recover in 2023

According to the task force, poor financial management is one of the reasons for the problem.
Mat Sabu slams Azmin over calls to unite against Covid-19

Mat Sabu slams Azmin over calls to unite against Covid-19

'All of the rakyat are involved in the pandemic. There is no need to tell us,' retorts the Amanah president.

Report: Umno did not discuss DPM candidate

Report: Umno did not discuss DPM candidate

Umno veep says matter neither discussed nor decided at supreme council meet.
'I'm having sleepless nights due to the stress of facing the pandemic'

'I'm having sleepless nights due to the stress of facing the pandemic'

UPDATED 8.07PM | COVID-19 | We have been fighting continuously for 10 months, notes Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Shafie says nothing to hide over RM300m loan to AirAsia

Shafie says nothing to hide over RM300m loan to AirAsia

The former Sabah chief minister welcomes MACC probe into SDB's loan to the airline company.

DG: Almost a third of Covid-19 deaths in third wave happened before reaching hospital

DG: Almost a third of Covid-19 deaths in third wave happened before reaching hospital

This translates to 35 of the 110 deaths recorded so far, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Umno Youth submits memo to French Embassy over Macron's remarks

Umno Youth submits memo to French Embassy over Macron's remarks

The memo is a request for a counter-statement from the French govt to retract Macron's statement.

Sabah Covid-19 patients seek help from local rep after waiting for days

Sabah Covid-19 patients seek help from local rep after waiting for days

UPDATED 8.03PM | DAP's Luyang rep says the patients have been stuck at home for between seven days and two weeks.

Covid-19: 44 police personnel in Selangor undergoing self-quarantine

Covid-19: 44 police personnel in Selangor undergoing self-quarantine

This is following the advice of the Health Ministry after being in close contact with those exposed to Covid-19 patients.

Covid-19: Govt forms action committee for long-term planning

Covid-19: Govt forms action committee for long-term planning

This is for if the number of Covid-19 infections failed to drop within several months from now.

Stall owner distraught after receiving fine for takeaway near home

Stall owner distraught after receiving fine for takeaway near home

Kepong MP urges Bukit Aman to withdraw RM1,000 compound.

Covid-19 (Oct 28): 801 new cases, active cases breach 10,000 mark

Covid-19 (Oct 28): 801 new cases, active cases breach 10,000 mark

UPDATED 6.55PM | COVID-19 | The total number of active cases has reached 10,123.

Najib's son files appeal in IRB’s RM37.6m tax suit

Najib's son files appeal in IRB’s RM37.6m tax suit

Aside from Nazifuddin, his father and brother have also filed appeals.

MOH advises to temporarily halt to two vaccines following deaths in S Korea

MOH advises to temporarily halt to two vaccines following deaths in S Korea

This is after reports of death cases linked to these two influenza vaccines in South Korea.

Covid-19: Three new EMCO zones in Kudat, Labuan CMCO extended to Nov 13

Covid-19: Three new EMCO zones in Kudat, Labuan CMCO extended to Nov 13

UPDATED 7PM | There's an increase in the number of cases in Kg Pengaraban, Kg Tanjung Kapor and Kg Landung Ayang in Kudat.

French Embassy: Macron didn't target Muslims, only radicals and militants

French Embassy: Macron didn't target Muslims, only radicals and militants

French president opposes violent groups such as Al-Qaeda and Isis, supports free speech.

Four potential causes of water pollution detected in Selangor - MB

Four potential causes of water pollution detected in Selangor - MB

Officials acted quickly to stop oil pollution from spreading.

Taylor’s partners MOE in #KitaJagaKita campaign

Taylor’s partners MOE in #KitaJagaKita campaign

Taylor’s hopes to empower students to take action in overcoming a pandemic

Royal S'gor Golf Club staff quarantined after contact with infected member

Royal S'gor Golf Club staff quarantined after contact with infected member

COVID-19 | Two golf clubs announce that a member has tested positive.

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Fresh ideas needed to handle Covid-19 recession

COMMENT | Budget 2021: Fresh ideas needed to handle Covid-19 recession

We need a clear understanding of the situation we are in so that we can plan coherently for the coming year.
High Court extends stay on enforcement against Raub durian farmers to Dec 9

High Court extends stay on enforcement against Raub durian farmers to Dec 9

UPDATED 6.17PM | The farmers also applied for judicial review on state govt decision to award lease and rights of land to RPDR-PKPP.

Hadi questions if King's advice to stop politicking is being followed

Hadi questions if King's advice to stop politicking is being followed

PAS president also takes a swipe at the media saying it must be controlled well.

Issue of medics barred from leaving Sabah EMCO areas resolved - Health DG

Issue of medics barred from leaving Sabah EMCO areas resolved - Health DG

Dr Noor Hisham says healthcare officers only need to show nametag, MOH letter to travel to work.

Sungai Selangor pollution: Remand extended for 8 men

Sungai Selangor pollution: Remand extended for 8 men

Remand extended till Nov 3 to facilitate police investigation.

High Court to hear contempt proceedings against Lokman Adam on Dec 14

High Court to hear contempt proceedings against Lokman Adam on Dec 14

Federal Court has set Nov 26 to hear Lokman’s appeal against the dismissal of his appeal by the Court of Appeal.

Teach For Malaysia and Yayasan Hartalega launch The Learning Box Project

Teach For Malaysia and Yayasan Hartalega launch The Learning Box Project

FM believes that it is important to invest in educational recovery to ensure that we minimise the long term effects of the pandemic.
Police probe suspected sabotage in most recent river pollution incident

Police probe suspected sabotage in most recent river pollution incident

The incident at Jalan KB 1/10 was reported yesterday by an environment officer.

Zahid trial: Seven more witnesses to testify before prosecution closes case

Zahid trial: Seven more witnesses to testify before prosecution closes case

The hearing will continue from Nov 16 to 20 before judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah.

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

UPDATED 3.10PM | This after the king grants a pre-cabinet meeting audience to the PM.

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

Malaysia's first Cardinal Soter Fernandez passes away

He was first Malaysian to be appointed Cardinal in Nov 2016.

Mat Hasan: Financial aid must reach B40, M40 in critical zones

Mat Hasan: Financial aid must reach B40, M40 in critical zones

Umno deputy president not expecting economic recovery until next year.

LETTER | Stop action against undocumented workers during Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | Stop action against undocumented workers during Covid-19 pandemic

Taking action on undocumented workers now is a step back for the economy.

Two Armed Forces senior officers charged with corruption again

Two Armed Forces senior officers charged with corruption again

Charges were for accepting gratification to award Defence Ministry projects.

DAP willing to work with all parties to press for loan moratorium extension

DAP willing to work with all parties to press for loan moratorium extension

Former Umno president also calls for moratorium extension but doesn't want to work with DAP.

Italian Design Day 2020: Drawing the future

Italian Design Day 2020: Drawing the future

In conjunction with the 4th edition of the Italian Design Day, the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur proudly announced Tay Soon Teong from the Malaysian Institute of Art as the winner of the Italian Design Day 2020 Competition on a virtual webinar with presentations by various future-focused Italian experts from the Italian design world.

Zuraida tells PKR to follow court rules, cease politicising RM10m suit

Zuraida tells PKR to follow court rules, cease politicising RM10m suit

Minister says suits between party and former members do not merit public attention.

MP SPEAKS | Use budget vote to trade for needed democratic reforms

MP SPEAKS | Use budget vote to trade for needed democratic reforms

'My constituents are asking should the opposition support the budget? The answer is both a yes, and a no.'

'Sedition' against Agong – DAP rep freed on police bail after questioning

'Sedition' against Agong – DAP rep freed on police bail after questioning

UPDATED 2.45PM | Ronnie Liu released after statement recorded over FB post on Thai protest.

Govt MP submits confidence motion for PM - speaker

Govt MP submits confidence motion for PM - speaker

Azhar, however, says he had received more 'important motions', besides prioritising the Budget 2021 debate.

Indira Gandhi files lawsuit against IGP

Indira Gandhi files lawsuit against IGP

UPDATED 1.15PM | The suit is over IGP's purported refusal to locate her ex-husband Muhammad Riduan.

Teacher Sam a top 10 finalist of Global Teacher Prize

Teacher Sam a top 10 finalist of Global Teacher Prize

Samuel Isaiah is being recognised for his work with Orang Asli students.

COMMENT | CMCO: Clusters, mitigation, containment –  an observation

COMMENT | CMCO: Clusters, mitigation, containment – an observation

Are authorities making the best of use of time gained by conditional MCO to combat Covid-19 pandemic?

Political adviser sparked Covid-19 outbreak on US VP's team - sources

Political adviser sparked Covid-19 outbreak on US VP's team - sources

COVID-19 | Marty Obst, a political strategist for Pence, is the likely origin of the outbreak, says sources.

US city calls National Guard after shooting of black man sparks unrest

US city calls National Guard after shooting of black man sparks unrest

Video shows officers shooting 27-year-old after not heeding orders to drop knife.

NGOs roped in to tackle Sabah outbreak and other news you may have missed

NGOs roped in to tackle Sabah outbreak and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
YOURSAY | Ramkarpal excoriating Dr M: No more mincing words

YOURSAY | Ramkarpal excoriating Dr M: No more mincing words

‘We need politicians with backbones and ability to stand up for what they feel is right.’
LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

LETTER | Korean DCA: Influenza vaccination should be continued

KDCA declares association between deaths reported and flu vaccine extremely remote

MP SPEAKS | Parliament's first task on Nov 2 - set up a bipartisan panel on Covid-19

MP SPEAKS | Parliament's first task on Nov 2 - set up a bipartisan panel on Covid-19

This will set nation on 'all-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' mindset.

UPDATED 10.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 28)

UPDATED 10.15PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 28)

Verified locations that are reported to be affected, as of today.
Wisma Putra concerned over anti-Islam sentiments after Macron defends it

Wisma Putra concerned over anti-Islam sentiments after Macron defends it

The world has recently witnessed populist speeches and blasphemous caricatures depicting Prophet Muhammad, the foreign minister says.

Harapan to meet tomorrow in wake of PM's failure to impose emergency

Harapan to meet tomorrow in wake of PM's failure to impose emergency

Amanah leader says the opposition is committed to supporting Budget 2021.

YOURSAY | Harapan-Mahathir formula tried and failed, time to move on

YOURSAY | Harapan-Mahathir formula tried and failed, time to move on

'Older leaders can't give up their power, but the future is in the next generation…'

Analyst: Defeating Budget 2021 bill is Anwar's last chance

Analyst: Defeating Budget 2021 bill is Anwar's last chance

However, the PKR president can now no longer rely on Umno to back him up.

Covid's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years

Covid's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years

COVID-19 | The worst cases of the infection have been linked to mental decline, where the brain ages by 10 years, researchers in Britain warned.

COMMENT | A letter to my grandchildren

COMMENT | A letter to my grandchildren

Real fear of our nation's history for 2020 being omitted from history books.