Archive - 1 November 2020

Teenage girl found dead with slash wounds, severed left arm

Teenage girl found dead with slash wounds, severed left arm

T'ganu CID chief says the victim was found lying in the living room of her house by her younger sister.

Parents of murdered student travel to Taiwan to make funeral arrangements

Parents of murdered student travel to Taiwan to make funeral arrangements

Taiwan's president and PM have apologised to the family as well as Malaysians over the murder.
Baby girl found abandoned in Paya Terubong flats

Baby girl found abandoned in Paya Terubong flats

Police say a resident there found a dark blue backpack on the mailboxes and upon checking found the baby girl in it.
LETTER | The science and politics of the Covid-19 pandemic

LETTER | The science and politics of the Covid-19 pandemic

The coronavirus has ruthlessly exposed the inequalities in our society.
Harapan tries to heed Agong's advice but wary of legitimising Muhyiddin's govt

Harapan tries to heed Agong's advice but wary of legitimising Muhyiddin's govt

The PM must choose between Umno and Harapan to pass his budget, but a third option may reveal itself.

KK temporary detention centre to be under EMCO from Nov 3-16

KK temporary detention centre to be under EMCO from Nov 3-16

Minister also announces the end of the EMCO at the Alor Setar Prison in Kedah tomorrow.

PM ruffled feathers after 'bashing' Umno ministers over emergency flip-flop

PM ruffled feathers after 'bashing' Umno ministers over emergency flip-flop

Umno source says Muhyiddin was upset ministers supported a cabinet decision for emergency and later turned against it.

Covid-19 (Nov 1): 957 new cases versus 972 recoveries

Covid-19 (Nov 1): 957 new cases versus 972 recoveries

COVID-19 | There is also an increase in Covid-19 patients being placed in intensive care unit.

Umno and DAP shoot down Muhyiddin's reasons for emergency

Umno and DAP shoot down Muhyiddin's reasons for emergency

Umno says other means can be used to avoid polls, DAP accuses PM of trying to sustain a minority govt.

Harapan leaders meet finance minister for Budget 2021 talks

Harapan leaders meet finance minister for Budget 2021 talks

UPDATED 7.10PM | They say it is imperative for the govt and opposition to come together in crafting a 'unity budget'.

Dr M denies 'unity govt' talks, says met with 'old friends'

Dr M denies 'unity govt' talks, says met with 'old friends'

Ex-PM also claims there were attempts to prevent such talks with parties including Amanah and its president.

Budget 2021 will be bigger, spend more to aid recovery - Zafrul

Budget 2021 will be bigger, spend more to aid recovery - Zafrul

'Countries that don't spend will take a long time to recover.'

Semporna District Health Office to conduct routine checks on Pulau Omadal

Semporna District Health Office to conduct routine checks on Pulau Omadal

COVID-19 | This comes after difficulties in getting infected islanders to get treatment on mainland.

Muhyiddin gathers PN component ahead of uncertain budget vote

Muhyiddin gathers PN component ahead of uncertain budget vote

UPDATED 5.45PM | Muhyiddin left the meeting without speaking to media.

Sungai Buloh Hospital Covid-19 team gets global health awards recognition

Sungai Buloh Hospital Covid-19 team gets global health awards recognition

Health DG congratulates the team for being recognised for its unwavering efforts to fight the pandemic.

UPDATED 8.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 1)

UPDATED 8.55PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 1)

Below are verified locations that are reported to be affected today.

France president to Muslims: I hear your anger, but won't accept violence

France president to Muslims: I hear your anger, but won't accept violence

'I will never accept that one can justify physical violence over these cartoons' says Macron.

Pejuang willing to support budget, but no blank cheques

Pejuang willing to support budget, but no blank cheques

UPDATED 10.30PM | Dr M says party needs to study its content first before all Pejuang MPs could do so.

US early voting surges as Trump, Biden make late push

US early voting surges as Trump, Biden make late push

Record 90m have voted early, reflecting intense interest in the contest, with 3 days of campaigning left.

Najib appointed BN backbenchers club chair - report

Najib appointed BN backbenchers club chair - report

'He is experienced so he can influence the parliamentarians,' says a source.

2020-11-01

2020-11-01

Miri Hospital halts non-emergency operations as Covid-19 cases rise

Miri Hospital halts non-emergency operations as Covid-19 cases rise

COVID-19 | Miri has 13 active cases, hospital converts a general ward to one for Covid-19 treatment.

UM investigating student group over statement against king

UM investigating student group over statement against king

'UM holds high respect for the royal institution,' says university's corporate communication.

Kadir: Bringing up emergency makes PM look desperate

Kadir: Bringing up emergency makes PM look desperate

Former Bersatu leader says no rush to dissolve Sarawak state assembly.

2020-10-31

2020-10-31

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2020-10-30

Food packs distributed to Taman Semarak residents after protest

Food packs distributed to Taman Semarak residents after protest

Aid distributed by Tawau Disaster Operations Control Centre.

Johnson locks down England as UK Covid-19 cases pass 1 million

Johnson locks down England as UK Covid-19 cases pass 1 million

Lockdown is from Nov 5 to Dec 2.

COMMENT | Can humanity grow up?

COMMENT | Can humanity grow up?

COMMENT | Our activities have a shadow-cost in risk that eventually comes due.

COMMENT | No need for emergency to avoid Borneo polls

COMMENT | No need for emergency to avoid Borneo polls

COMMENT | All it requires is to find an acceptable solution that upholds the constitution and the rule of law.

YOURSAY | Dr M, never any justification for saying there’s a ‘right’ to kill

YOURSAY | Dr M, never any justification for saying there’s a ‘right’ to kill

‘The Almighty does not need us feeble beings to defend His honour.’

PM makes case for emergency and other news you may have missed

PM makes case for emergency and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.