Archive - 2 January 2021

Sabah BN ready to reduce its allocation of parliamentary seats in GE15

Sabah BN ready to reduce its allocation of parliamentary seats in GE15

This is to allow other parties within the GRS coalition to contest for more seats, says Bung Moktar Radin.

Covid-19: Social activities lead to emergence of Batu 8 Tambunan cluster

Covid-19: Social activities lead to emergence of Batu 8 Tambunan cluster

The cluster was traced back to social activities, namely padi harvesting and Christmas celebrations.
Umno may let Muhyiddin have Pagoh, but wants Bersatu out of 3 states

Umno may let Muhyiddin have Pagoh, but wants Bersatu out of 3 states

Umno doesn't want Bersatu to defend 6 of their 7 seats in Perak, Pahang, Kelantan.

Zafrul calls on policymakers to set aside differences, focus on rakyat

Zafrul calls on policymakers to set aside differences, focus on rakyat

In the new norm, the minister is optimistic about Malaysia’s future prospects.
Record number of MCO violations on first day of 2021

Record number of MCO violations on first day of 2021

1,352 individuals were issued compounds while 32 were remanded and 4 were released on bail.
After leaving PKR, Rembia rep joins Umno

After leaving PKR, Rembia rep joins Umno

Muhammad Jailani also appointed as the Alor Gajah Umno Division Information chief.
Covid-19 (Jan 2): New cases exceed 2,000 for third-consecutive day, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 2): New cases exceed 2,000 for third-consecutive day, 9 deaths

UPDATED 8PM | There were also 3,321 recoveries.

Star wants to field Sabahan candidates in peninsula

Star wants to field Sabahan candidates in peninsula

The decision to expand 'activities' was agreed on during a supreme council meeting.
Hadi denounces non-PN, Muafakat alliances; Umno MP throws shade over PAS' promise

Hadi denounces non-PN, Muafakat alliances; Umno MP throws shade over PAS' promise

PAS president calls other alliances 'weeds' or 'parasites' that should be destroyed.

Muafakat will not be formally registered - Annuar

Muafakat will not be formally registered - Annuar

BN sec-gen says decision made by Muafakat steering committee and endorsed by PAS and Umno leaders.

Moratorium for hire purchase loans needs rework, says Anwar

Moratorium for hire purchase loans needs rework, says Anwar

Anwar claims he had received public complaints that the moratorium costs more and added to the burdens.
Reform and renewal within Umno has been forgotten, warns Khaled

Reform and renewal within Umno has been forgotten, warns Khaled

He says it was as if all Umno's problems suddenly resolved when party became part of the government.

Khaled: PN is directionless, non-Malays reps serve as 'ornaments'

Khaled: PN is directionless, non-Malays reps serve as 'ornaments'

PN formed on an ad-hoc basis without clear ideology, strategic mission for the country, says the Umno VP.

Umno Youth chief urges Bersatu to stop 'stealing', 'buying' their members

Umno Youth chief urges Bersatu to stop 'stealing', 'buying' their members

Bersatu mulls legal action following Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's accusation.

PAS tries to contain fallout over expansion of 4D special draw

PAS tries to contain fallout over expansion of 4D special draw

Putrajaya increased the number of 'special draws' for number betting companies to 22 a year.

COMMENT | Integrity is the meat of the matter

COMMENT | Integrity is the meat of the matter

'Over the years, integrity has become a forgotten expression due to a series of leaders who condoned dishonesty.'

Umno ready to face Bersatu in court, shows evidence on member poaching claims

Umno ready to face Bersatu in court, shows evidence on member poaching claims

Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Bersatu should have investigated the matter instead of threatening to sue.

S'wak PKR takes on more load, to go after defectors

S'wak PKR takes on more load, to go after defectors

The party is tasked by Harapan to field 47 candidates in the upcoming S'wak election.

UPDATED 11.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 2)

UPDATED 11.35PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Jan 2)

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.
S'wak Harapan reaches deal to avoid repeat of 2016 clash, open to talks with PSB

S'wak Harapan reaches deal to avoid repeat of 2016 clash, open to talks with PSB

'We will cooperate with any credible and genuine opposition to increase the chances of changing the govt,' says state DAP chief.

LETTER | An unconscionable embrace of disease

LETTER | An unconscionable embrace of disease

The title of this piece is mortifying. It is meant to be.
CM calls for calm after Covid-19 surge in Penang

CM calls for calm after Covid-19 surge in Penang

The CM says spike in Covid-19 cases due to targeted screening of foreign workers in the state.

COMMENT | The cost we pay for our klepto-economics

COMMENT | The cost we pay for our klepto-economics

The estimated compensation to S’pore alone for terminating the HSR is about RM300 million.

'Cheap trick': China rebuffs latest Taiwan offer of talks

'Cheap trick': China rebuffs latest Taiwan offer of talks

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen offered another olive branch to hold 'meaningful' talks with China on Friday.

Rejecting Trump veto, Republican-led Senate backs defense bill

Rejecting Trump veto, Republican-led Senate backs defense bill

Republicans joined Democrats to override a presidential veto for the first time in Trump's tenure.

UK reactivates emergency Covid-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

UK reactivates emergency Covid-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools

More than 50,000 new daily Covid-19 cases reported over the last four days.

YOURSAY | Ku Li's Malay citizenship - a flawed and outdated concept

YOURSAY | Ku Li's Malay citizenship - a flawed and outdated concept

‘The issue should be Malaysian citizenship, not Malay citizenship.’
BASE jumping at women's ministry HQ goes awry

BASE jumping at women's ministry HQ goes awry

The jumper is believed to have lost control of his parachute.

LETTER | Cost of dilly-dallying or corruption?

LETTER | Cost of dilly-dallying or corruption?

The cancellation of the HSR project will spur endless rounds of explanations and justifications from many sides.

COMMENT | DAP's future path is clear

COMMENT | DAP's future path is clear

Set aside its two stalwarts to ease collaboration with Umno for national concord.

Chin Huat chat #3: DAP has much to do to move beyond Chinese leadership

Chin Huat chat #3: DAP has much to do to move beyond Chinese leadership

Multi-racial and social-democratic on paper, DAP counts a solitary Malay among its 42 MPs.

'Bad economy' throws KL-S'pore HSR off track and other news you may have missed

'Bad economy' throws KL-S'pore HSR off track and other news you may have missed

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

Zoom theatre and podcast dramas: How Covid sparks innovation in the arts

Zoom theatre and podcast dramas: How Covid sparks innovation in the arts

The challenges have become an opportunity to reinvent and explore new ways of performing and engaging audiences.