Archive - 14 November 2020

Ex-national unity minister Zaleha Ismail passes away

Ex-national unity minister Zaleha Ismail passes away

The Umno veteran died at the age of 84, at the Tawakal Hospital in KL.

Zuraida-linked NGO makes police report over RM8.6m govt allocation claim

Zuraida-linked NGO makes police report over RM8.6m govt allocation claim

'Slander on social media spread to tarnish our reputation' - Nor Hizwan Ahmad.

Umno-PAS honeymoon ending, says party veteran

Umno-PAS honeymoon ending, says party veteran

Umno veteran says it's like newlyweds who no longer cuddle while sleeping.

Govt discussing with EPF to allow more Account 1 withdrawals

Govt discussing with EPF to allow more Account 1 withdrawals

This will benefit over 600k people, says Tengku Zafrul.

Half of Jasa's RM85.5m allocation should be given to Sabah - Upko

Half of Jasa's RM85.5m allocation should be given to Sabah - Upko

Cannot support allocation to cybertroopers when ordinary people suffering, says Wilfred Madius Tangau.

Covid-19 (Nov 14): 1,114 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 14): 1,114 new cases, 2 deaths

UPDATED 7.10PM | COVID-19 | Negeri Sembilan records almost as many cases as Sabah today.

EPF to announce Account 1 withdrawal details on Nov 18

EPF to announce Account 1 withdrawal details on Nov 18

It is in the process of being fine-tuned.

'Silent' MCA helping PN to oppress Chinese with budget cuts - Guan Eng

'Silent' MCA helping PN to oppress Chinese with budget cuts - Guan Eng

'Has any MCA minister raised the issue of funding cuts for the Chinese community?'

Malacca's Infineon to test all workers after Covid-19 case

Malacca's Infineon to test all workers after Covid-19 case

COVID-19 | Testing at the microelectronics manufacturer has turned up more cases.

Deepavali under the new norm

Deepavali under the new norm

Hindu worshippers don masks as they take turns to enter temples for Deepavali amid CMCO.

Ministers, leaders extend Deepavali greetings to M'sian Hindus

Ministers, leaders extend Deepavali greetings to M'sian Hindus

They also remind all celebrants to adhere to the SOPs set by the authorities to curb Covid-19.

LETTER | CMCO: Emphasise 'focused protection' and 'targeted approach'

LETTER | CMCO: Emphasise 'focused protection' and 'targeted approach'

Public well-being at risk under prolonged CMCO.

Mahathir trying to prevent Harapan's return to power - PKR

Mahathir trying to prevent Harapan's return to power - PKR

UPDATED 4.10PM | He should realise political instability is due to him, says info chief Shamsul Iskandar.

Rep wants schools in rural areas to stay open, worries kids can't cope

Rep wants schools in rural areas to stay open, worries kids can't cope

Chiong Yoke Kong says children in rural areas can't cope with home-based learning, poor Internet.

Professor remanded for allegedly soliciting RM100,000 in bribes

Professor remanded for allegedly soliciting RM100,000 in bribes

He is alleged to have solicited and received bribes fronted as 'consultation services' for land parcel purchases.

Bank Rakyat CEO Rosman Mohamed to leave

Bank Rakyat CEO Rosman Mohamed to leave

Syed Abdul Aziz Syed Hassan, deputy CEO of operations, is acting CEO with effect from today.

Minister tells those who escaped EMCO area to return or face arrest

Minister tells those who escaped EMCO area to return or face arrest

My concern is that if they go to other places then it will be difficult to break the chain of infection, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

COMMENT | A V-shaped recovery in the offing unless …

COMMENT | A V-shaped recovery in the offing unless …

COMMENT | But we are not dogmatic enough to insist it must be at all costs a V-shaped recovery.

After residents protest, MOH assures quarantine centre will be well-prepared

After residents protest, MOH assures quarantine centre will be well-prepared

UPDATED 7.50PM | Residents also told that former leprosy centre hall will only be used as an alternative.

Tour agencies upset Tourism Ministry not doing enough to help them

Tour agencies upset Tourism Ministry not doing enough to help them

Mata president Mohd Khalid Harun takes aim at the Tourism Ministry's officers in particular.

Nice church attack and teacher's beheading are linked, say French prosecutors

Nice church attack and teacher's beheading are linked, say French prosecutors

The photo could indicate a common motive behind the two attacks.
Anwar not capable of navigating M'sia through troubled times - Mahathir

Anwar not capable of navigating M'sia through troubled times - Mahathir

He says Anwar’s performance as DPM and finance minister fell short.
COMMENT | We need clarity, not confusion and red tape

COMMENT | We need clarity, not confusion and red tape

We need the govt to be crystal clear on MCO and to facilitate #KitaJagaKita.

Klang Valley Covid-19 cases outpace Sabah, and other news you may have missed

Klang Valley Covid-19 cases outpace Sabah, and other news you may have missed

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.
Space programme finalist Vanajah still reaching for the stars

Space programme finalist Vanajah still reaching for the stars

MALAYSIANSKINI | The one-time Angkasawan candidate now making her name in cutting-edge field in Swedish academia.

YOURSAY | CMCO - Continuously Making Confusing Order

YOURSAY | CMCO - Continuously Making Confusing Order

‘One minute must scan; next minute no need to scan; then must scan again.’
Man's decomposed body found in T'ganu 3 weeks after death

Man's decomposed body found in T'ganu 3 weeks after death

The 31-year-old's body was found inside a vehicle parked at an oil palm plantation with flies swarming around.

UPDATED 11.15AM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 14)

UPDATED 11.15AM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 14)

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

For first time, Trump appears to acknowledge Biden could succeed him

For first time, Trump appears to acknowledge Biden could succeed him

Trumps says he is opposed to a Covid-19 lockdown but adds that "time will tell" if a future administration will take a different approach.

Modelling suggests Covid-19 cases to rise steadily unless more is done

Modelling suggests Covid-19 cases to rise steadily unless more is done

Imperial College London has projected further rise of infections in Malaysia in the next four weeks.
Britain's 'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer dies of Covid-19

Britain's 'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer dies of Covid-19

He is known for the five-year murder spree where he stabbed and bludgeoned at least 20 women and girls, killing 13 of them.

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

Let us hope that good will continue to prevail over evil.