Archive - 31 December 2020

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

May 2021 be the year we see real gains on many fronts, in our fight against corruption for one.

Learn from 2020 challenges, step into 2021 with greater resolve - Muhyiddin

Learn from 2020 challenges, step into 2021 with greater resolve - Muhyiddin

For the new year, I call on everyone to strengthen our resolve to curb Covid-19, says the PM.

Zeti: Allegations against me and family completely false and malicious

Zeti: Allegations against me and family completely false and malicious

She reiterated that she and her family never received any money from 1MDB.

Covid-19 restrictions extended to March 31

Covid-19 restrictions extended to March 31

UPDATED 1.30AM | Ismail Sabri is expected to make an announcement on Jan 1.

Govt to consider fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM

Govt to consider fiscal injection if situation warrants it - PM

Govt will help as much as possible to eradicate poverty, says Muhyiddin.

RSPO probes forced labour allegation against Sime Darby Plantation

RSPO probes forced labour allegation against Sime Darby Plantation

RSPO calls on US Customs to work with all relevant partners to conduct full risk assessment.

Bersatu aims to open 8,000 more branches

Bersatu aims to open 8,000 more branches

If not for Covid-19, party AGM would have been in August, says Hamzah Zainudin.

Rafidah: MACC should probe claim Prasarana withheld payments for LRT3 firms

Rafidah: MACC should probe claim Prasarana withheld payments for LRT3 firms

'It (the allegations) is now public knowledge. It needs to be looked into as it involves public funds.'

Pejuang sets up interim NGO as it grapples with ROS stonewalling

Pejuang sets up interim NGO as it grapples with ROS stonewalling

Members can use NGO to officially serve the rakyat on the ground, says Mukhriz.

Company allegedly behind meat cartel to be charged soon - deputy minister

Company allegedly behind meat cartel to be charged soon - deputy minister

Meat analysis completed, says Rosol Wahid.

Deals for Covid-19 vaccines should be made openly, says Mahathir

Deals for Covid-19 vaccines should be made openly, says Mahathir

'We must know everything that happens in govt, (especially) when a lot of govt money is being used.'

Anwar's influence, not Mahathir, attracted Malay voters in GE14

Anwar's influence, not Mahathir, attracted Malay voters in GE14

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said Bersatu had lost badly to Umno in the 2018 general election.

Sime Darby seeks more info on forced labour allegations

Sime Darby seeks more info on forced labour allegations

We look forward to addressing concerns and quickly resolving matter, says plantation company.

Covid-19 (Dec 31): Record-high 2,525 new infections, nearly half in Selangor

Covid-19 (Dec 31): Record-high 2,525 new infections, nearly half in Selangor

UPDATED 9.05PM | COVID-19 | Sabah, Malacca, KL, and Johor report triple-digit figures, Selangor reports 1,205 cases.

Perikatan Nasional a Malay-Muslim govt? That's a lie, says Mahathir

Perikatan Nasional a Malay-Muslim govt? That's a lie, says Mahathir

UPDATED 7.30PM | PN is in power because of non-Muslim MPs, says former PM.

Thousands go for one last ride on Penang's ferries

Thousands go for one last ride on Penang's ferries

Replacing car-carrying ferries, new ferries only for passengers on Jan 1.

Anwar wants answers from Zeti Aziz over Raja Petra claim

Anwar wants answers from Zeti Aziz over Raja Petra claim

PKR president wants PNB chair to address allegation she benefited from 1MDB scandal.

Indira Gandhi wants IGP to answer where her former husband is

Indira Gandhi wants IGP to answer where her former husband is

She will seek the court to compel the IGP to answer queries raised in her suit on the failure to track down Riduan.

Sultan Selangor consents to the change of name for Jalan Universiti

Sultan Selangor consents to the change of name for Jalan Universiti

This popular road in Petaling Jaya will be named Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz, after the late academician.

Philippine islands self-isolate after new Covid-19 variant found in Malaysia

Philippine islands self-isolate after new Covid-19 variant found in Malaysia

'This is for securing our shores from the Covid-19 strain in Sabah, considering we are so near,' says the Sulu governor.

JTI Malaysia appoints Khoo Bee Leng as Managing Director

JTI Malaysia appoints Khoo Bee Leng as Managing Director

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Malaysia has appointed Khoo Bee Leng as its new Managing Director effective January 1, 2021.

Michael Chong tests positive for Covid, MCA headquarters sanitised

Michael Chong tests positive for Covid, MCA headquarters sanitised

The party’s Public Services and Complaints Dept head was infected with Covid-19 after attending a Dec 26 gathering.

Battle against Covid-19 is not over - Dr Noor Hisham

Battle against Covid-19 is not over - Dr Noor Hisham

The integration of the people and the Health Ministry is required to fight the pandemic effectively, he says.

LRT3 firms want govt's help as Tajuddin-led Prasarana withholds RM700m payments

LRT3 firms want govt's help as Tajuddin-led Prasarana withholds RM700m payments

They claim Prasarana has not paid them for work done since July.

Anwar as PM not sole factor to secure opposition victory in GE15 - Salahuddin

Anwar as PM not sole factor to secure opposition victory in GE15 - Salahuddin

Within Harapan, the consensus is for Anwar to be the PM, adds the Amanah deputy chief.

Farewell, Penang ferry

Farewell, Penang ferry

KINILENS | Malaysians enjoying the last breeze on Penang ferry.

Preacher claims trial once again to sexual assault charges

Preacher claims trial once again to sexual assault charges

Known as 'Ustaz Budak', he claimed trial to three sexual crime charges at a Magistrate's Court and a Sessions Court.

Indonesian main suspect in offensive video on Indonesia – IGP

Indonesian main suspect in offensive video on Indonesia – IGP

Police obtained this information after questioning an Indonesian labourer, in his 40s, in Sabah.
Kadir: Don't kill the EPF goose that lays golden eggs

Kadir: Don't kill the EPF goose that lays golden eggs

Umno's populist push to allow large sums to be withdrawn may ultimately come back to bite contributors, he says.

Perhilitan seizes two more gibbons amid court tussle with private centre

Perhilitan seizes two more gibbons amid court tussle with private centre

Gibbon Rehabilitation Project says they will file stay application at Court of Appeal today.

Fake agreement drawn up to conceal bribes to Rosmah - prosecution

Fake agreement drawn up to conceal bribes to Rosmah - prosecution

It alleges the now-missing agreement was to come up with a way to 'regularise' the payment sought by Najib's wife.

PKR's RM10m demand: Zuraida cites constitutional right to choose party

PKR's RM10m demand: Zuraida cites constitutional right to choose party

The Federal Constitution safeguards the rights to join or leave political parties, claims the ex-veep.
Police tracking down escaped Covid-19 patient from Tampin Hospital

Police tracking down escaped Covid-19 patient from Tampin Hospital

The patient was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark green T-shirt.
A doctor's guide on what to do if you get Covid-19 and told to stay home

A doctor's guide on what to do if you get Covid-19 and told to stay home

As the pandemic escalates, local health authorities are being left with little choice.
LETTER | Bye bye 2020

LETTER | Bye bye 2020

From hospital beds, vaccines and economy, everything is in peril.
IRB denies having TikTok account

IRB denies having TikTok account

A police report has been lodged and it will be followed up with an official report to the MCMC soon.
COMMENT | Malaysia in 2020: Political trauma and promising readjustment

COMMENT | Malaysia in 2020: Political trauma and promising readjustment

People-driven change has happened in the past but it is likely to take on new forms and new issues as Malaysia looks ahead.
UPDATED 8.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 31)

UPDATED 8.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Dec 31)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

COMMENT | Workplace raids: Five Covid-19 resets

COMMENT | Workplace raids: Five Covid-19 resets

Why didn’t the authorities heed S’pore, and many other warnings of infections at workplaces?
Dr M: Excluding me from opposition coalition means no Malay support

Dr M: Excluding me from opposition coalition means no Malay support

Mahathir said this is based on his involvement in Harapan during the 2018 general election.
Best of Malaysianskini 2020

Best of Malaysianskini 2020

MALAYSIANSKINI | Let’s look back at eight of the very best of our personality features on Malaysians you should know.

COMMENT | Reset and reflect: Ushering Malaysia 2021

COMMENT | Reset and reflect: Ushering Malaysia 2021

We should see ourselves as a nation coming together to face the world. We should see Malaysia as the middle power.

COMMENT | Too many toys when they can make their own

COMMENT | Too many toys when they can make their own

Fewer toys make for more sustained imaginative play and creativity.
MP SPEAKS | Why is the govt becoming laxer when Covid-19 is getting worse?

MP SPEAKS | Why is the govt becoming laxer when Covid-19 is getting worse?

At the rate the government is going, 2021 is going to be very much the same.
PAS pushes back against Umno's pressure to ditch Bersatu's PN

PAS pushes back against Umno's pressure to ditch Bersatu's PN

A major Umno faction determined to take on Bersatu in GE15 wants PAS to decide to be with Muafakat Nasional or PN.

Robbed and beaten, kidnap victim jumps from moving car to escape

Robbed and beaten, kidnap victim jumps from moving car to escape

The victim's wife makes a police report after receiving a call to transfer money to victim's bank account.

Ku Li wants Burhanuddin Helmy's 'Malay citizenship' considered

Ku Li wants Burhanuddin Helmy's 'Malay citizenship' considered

Gua Musang MP views the pre-Merdeka idea as the answer to untangle racial conflicts.

COMMENT | 2020: No silver lining to a turbulent year

COMMENT | 2020: No silver lining to a turbulent year

When PN took power, the hopes that many had for reforms dissipated.
Explainer: How does AstraZeneca's vaccine compare with Pfizer-BioNTech?

Explainer: How does AstraZeneca's vaccine compare with Pfizer-BioNTech?

Differences in efficacy rates, storage temperatures, and prices.

YOURSAY | Wee, no need to hit below the belt

YOURSAY | Wee, no need to hit below the belt

‘Why descend to the level of making personal attacks against Guan Eng?’
US bars Sime Darby palm oil import and other news you may have missed

US bars Sime Darby palm oil import and other news you may have missed

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

WHO marks year since Covid-19 began, urges fair vaccine distribution

WHO marks year since Covid-19 began, urges fair vaccine distribution

Ensure people everywhere, not just countries that can afford vaccines, are immunised, says its director-general.

NGO: Perhilitan and gibbon centre must work together despite legal tussle

NGO: Perhilitan and gibbon centre must work together despite legal tussle

Put the welfare of gibbons above all, says Malaysian Primatological Society.