Archive - 5 November 2020

Victim in his 20s, swept away by flood in Taman Happy yesterday hasn't been identified - district police chief.

The service provider has a two-year agreement with the govt from Nov 1.

Federal Court dismisses suit by Santamil which sought damages with interest.

The sitting is cut short from 10 days to prevent spread of Covid-19.

Law to increase value of land in Kampung Baru, while ensuring Malays remain as owners.

'Such a mess is worthy of a banana republic,' says Bachir Diallo, a Guinean mining executive.

'The MPs are still exposed to positive cases. For example, those who have no symptoms'.

The increase is to reduce the pay gap between this state's lawmakers with its counterparts from other states.

Imposing CMCO before an area turns into a red zone will be taken as a proactive measure.

Police have recorded the statements of Umany's president and vice-president.

Experts believe the government will loosen its purse strings and go for an expansionary budget.

They say that as legal practitioners, they have the right to assist the court to arrive at a proper decision.

Maximum 30 worshippers allowed and subject to size of hall with one-metre distancing.

'China’s participation in international vaccine cooperation is driven by humanitarianism.'

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today cautioned the public on the sharp increase of clone firm scams this year.

LETTER | The right to express views and ideas freely is an essential part of democracy.

UPDATED 7.25PM | The number of active Covid-19 cases currently stands at 10,503.

He says new borrowings should be used to develop economy so govt could collect taxes to repay loans.

COVID-19 | Following this, all other staff members have been ordered to undergo quarantine at home.

The company also plans to increase its investments in renewable energy.

The areas are Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Queensbay, Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, Sg Ara and Batu Maung.

UPDATED 6.31PM | COVID-19 | They are Parit Buntar in Perak; Jimah in Port Dickson and Rasau in Terengganu.

UPDATED 10.35PM | The regulations will not have an adverse impact on Parliament proceedings, say opposition whips.

UPDATED 9.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Takiyuddin says initiative introduced, but not fulfilled, by Harapan.

Deepavali temple celebrations only in RMCO and CMCO zones.

State government estimates 43 pct increase in budget deficit from previous year.

However, Nasharudin is still facing 14 counts of CBT and three counts of money laundering totalling over RM3.65m.

This comes after unsubstantiated rumours that votes for the Republican president were deliberately not being counted.

Eight companies have faced legal action since 2017, says state exco Hee Loy Sian.

PARLIAMENT | It can appeal to the King if there's a need as it is allowed under Constitution, says Takiyuddin.

Maybe the voting time will be limited to 15 or 20 minutes, says Azhar.

Takiyuddin Hassan says it can be done by simply amending the Standing Order.

PARLIAMENT | This following the termination of the previous project delivery partner (PDP) agreement, says works minister.

This Deepavali, shoppers will also be rewarded in various ways.

LETTER | Statistics suggest a discrepancy between women’s experiences and their perception of what constitutes sexual harassment.

PARLIAMENT | In the meantime, it is exploring other markets for its palm oil, says Khairuddin Aman Razali.

A Research team led by Datuk Dr. Anis Yusal Yusoff, former Deputy Director General of the National Centre for Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption (GIACC) is examining the fundamentals of the governance structures of Malaysia’s democracy today, its relevance in the new order and alternative models to consider.

Nurturing respect for culture, history in students will allow for presence of indigenous people to be normalised.

Law meant for sexual predators should not be used on consensual teens, says Crib Foundation.

98 electoral votes left to be allocated, and there are possible paths to victory for both candidates.

Shelter in Seremban was hit by flash floods at 3am with many dogs swept away.

Its ratification may improve our relative competitiveness, capture investments from multinational corporations.

This is due to the conditional MCO, says plaintiff's lawyer.

UPDATED 12.55PM | Speaker says 41 govt MPs and 39 from opposition will be in hall from Friday's Budget 2021 tabling.

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

US election not simple: Hilary Clinton won 2016 polls by 3m popular votes, but Electoral College was not on her side.

'Let the wolves battle it out among themselves. In the end, they hurt themselves.'

This is because smugglers are using various methods and means to bring migrants into the country, explains the home minister.

A very close race, with millions of votes yet to count - and mounting risk of days, or even weeks, of legal uncertainty.

What brings us together as Americans is so much stronger than anything that can tear us apart, says the democrat.