Archive - 31 October 2020

Muhyiddin avoiding Umno over 'new deal'?

Muhyiddin avoiding Umno over 'new deal'?

Sources claim that three dates were set over the past week but the meetings did not happen.

Tamrin sends legal letter to Zuraida over claims on direct tender project

Tamrin sends legal letter to Zuraida over claims on direct tender project

He says he has sent similar notices to others who have cast aspersions against him.

US reports world record of more than 100,000 Covid-19 cases in single day

US reports world record of more than 100,000 Covid-19 cases in single day

Five times over past ten days, the US has exceeded its previous single-day record of 77,299 cases.
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

UPDATED 11.32PM | He will be remembered first as British agent 007, the character created by novelist Ian Fleming.

ERC man moots 3 ways to have polls, avoid emergency

ERC man moots 3 ways to have polls, avoid emergency

The first method, says Wong Chin Huat, is to make a by-election 'uneventful'.

Woman released from quarantine, only to be tested positive 4 days later

Woman released from quarantine, only to be tested positive 4 days later

COVID-19 | MOH probe found that she failed to notify authorities about symptoms which developed on 11th day.

Covid-19 clusters prove need to upgrade prison conditions: Nurul Izzah

Covid-19 clusters prove need to upgrade prison conditions: Nurul Izzah

Prisons have been ticking health time bombs for years now, notes the Permatang Pauh MP.

Temporary hospital to be opened at Sg Udang prison

Temporary hospital to be opened at Sg Udang prison

The new facility can handle between 60 to 80 inmates, as opposed to the Malacca Hospital which can ony accomodate 14 inmates now.

Health DG declines to answer why minister was fined for quarantine breach

Health DG declines to answer why minister was fined for quarantine breach

COVID-19 | This comes as the Attorney-General has cleared Khairuddin Aman Razali of any wrongdoing.

PBS backs plan to legalise undocumented workers with conditions

PBS backs plan to legalise undocumented workers with conditions

Party president Maximus Ongkili says it will make sure the strict conditions are complied with.

'Food was major concern for vulnerable communities during MCO'

'Food was major concern for vulnerable communities during MCO'

These include those from the homeless community, refugees and the Orang Asli.

This is the way: Netizens surprised over Finas' rebate for Disney show

This is the way: Netizens surprised over Finas' rebate for Disney show

'The Mandalorian' end credits reveal Finas' scheme to encourage hiring of M'sian creative firms in show production.

Covid-19 (Oct 31): 659 new cases, no deaths, record number of recoveries

Covid-19 (Oct 31): 659 new cases, no deaths, record number of recoveries

UPDATED 6.50PM | Total number of active cases significantly lower than yesterday, 1,000 patients discharged.

NSC to scrutinise comprehensive action plan on Covid-19 soon

NSC to scrutinise comprehensive action plan on Covid-19 soon

This plan will tackle long-term problems as the Covid-19 pandemic is anticipated to last a long time.

Guan Eng urges PM to formulate 'unity budget'

Guan Eng urges PM to formulate 'unity budget'

DAP sec-gen moots 'economic shield' worth RM31.4b that would save jobs and livelihoods.

Teachers should get the best help to help students be their best: Teacher Sam

Teachers should get the best help to help students be their best: Teacher Sam

If you're talking about avoiding burnout, we need to help teachers, says the Global Teacher Prize 2020 finalist.

Budget 2021 to help all sectors, Muhyiddin calls for bipartisan support

Budget 2021 to help all sectors, Muhyiddin calls for bipartisan support

'I hope all parliamentarians can set aside political differences to ensure Budget 2021 is passed for good of rakyat.'

Budget 2021: Finance minister to receive Harapan delegation

Budget 2021: Finance minister to receive Harapan delegation

Two-hour meeting between govt and opposition on national budget scheduled for tomorrow.

PM worried about Batu Sapi, S'wak polls, says only emergency can delay them

PM worried about Batu Sapi, S'wak polls, says only emergency can delay them

UPDATED 5.25PM | Muhyiddin says if elections can't be delayed, voters must follow SOPs strictly.

LETTER | Thorough evaluation needed before Felda-FGV land deal axed

LETTER | Thorough evaluation needed before Felda-FGV land deal axed

Prematurely ending the 99-year LLA gives investors the wrong impression.

COMMENT | How Malaysia almost fell into the abyss

COMMENT | How Malaysia almost fell into the abyss

COMMENT | The country dodged a nuclear missile in the form of an emergency.

Forget fiscal consolidation, use Budget 2021 to save people, jobs - Umno deputy chief

Forget fiscal consolidation, use Budget 2021 to save people, jobs - Umno deputy chief

This is the time for govt to give aid, stimulus to those most affected by Covid-19, says Mohamad Hasan.

Man arrested in Taiwan for allegedly killing M'sian student

Man arrested in Taiwan for allegedly killing M'sian student

Suspect confessed to strangling 24-year-old student to death and dumping body in mountains.

Kit Siang wants govt to postpone Budget, consider Harapan proposals

Kit Siang wants govt to postpone Budget, consider Harapan proposals

DAP veteran suggests the supply bill be tabled on Nov 13 instead of Nov 6.

Umno Youth calls on govt to allow EPF withdrawals from Account 1

Umno Youth calls on govt to allow EPF withdrawals from Account 1

Asyraf suggests public be allowed to withdraw RM5,000 to RM10,000.

S'gor rep claims bias in ROS not yet approving Pejuang's registration

S'gor rep claims bias in ROS not yet approving Pejuang's registration

Mohd Shaid Rosli says this is as PN's registration appeared to have been fast-tracked.

UPDATED 7.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 31)

UPDATED 7.40PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Oct 31)

Verified locations that are reported to be affected, as of today.
Sarawak govt assumes control of oil and gas resources in Miri, Marudi

Sarawak govt assumes control of oil and gas resources in Miri, Marudi

State will have control of oil and natural gas produced from onshore areas.

No decision from Umno’s deliberations on DPM post, and other news you may have missed

No decision from Umno’s deliberations on DPM post, and other news you may have missed

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

Ministry allocates RM24m for varsity students' data plan packages

Ministry allocates RM24m for varsity students' data plan packages

This is to assist 320,396 B40 university students to engage in online learning amid Covid-19.

Three Thai protest leaders re-arrested, one carried unconscious from van

Three Thai protest leaders re-arrested, one carried unconscious from van

Video images showed Panupong slumped and being carried from a police van.
France church attack victim who raised alarm was Brazil-born samba enthusiast

France church attack victim who raised alarm was Brazil-born samba enthusiast

Mother-of-three Simone Barreto Silva, 44, moved to France from Brazil as a teenager.

NSC drafting action plan for long-term control of Covid-19

NSC drafting action plan for long-term control of Covid-19

The council is taking into account what worked best.

With four days to go for the polls, Trump and Biden spar over Covid-19

With four days to go for the polls, Trump and Biden spar over Covid-19

Trump derides doctors as Covid-19 surges, Biden says Trump 'giving up' on virus.

Young Tunisian's journey from dowdy suburb to French church beheading

Young Tunisian's journey from dowdy suburb to French church beheading

Brahim al-Aouissaoui made a video call to his family back in Tunisia just before the church attack.
Angry French city asks after church attack: Why us again?

Angry French city asks after church attack: Why us again?

Four years ago, a 19-tonne truck was driven into a crowd killing more than 80 people.
RM165m allocated to Sabah for fight against Covid-19, says health minister

RM165m allocated to Sabah for fight against Covid-19, says health minister

This is to boost efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection in Sabah.

YOURSAY | Only way out is for Harapan to prep for GE15

YOURSAY | Only way out is for Harapan to prep for GE15

‘Just let them fight each other - the negative repercussions will anger the rakyat.’
COMMENT | Whose fault is it? France or Muslims?

COMMENT | Whose fault is it? France or Muslims?

If a society is truly liberal and democratic, then it should be so for every individual who is part of that society.