Archive - 18 August 2021

114 MPs called to palace tomorrow, Umno claims victory in sight

114 MPs called to palace tomorrow, Umno claims victory in sight

UPDATED 12.40AM | MPs to arrive in five batches starting 10am.

King turns kingmaker in latest political quagmire

King turns kingmaker in latest political quagmire

For Zaid Ibrahim, letting the Agong decide is wise.

Floods wreak havoc in Kedah, 1.5m water level recorded

Floods wreak havoc in Kedah, 1.5m water level recorded

Incident occurred around 4pm, says Kedah Fire and Rescue Dept.

Deadly Jalalabad protests as Taliban consolidates Islamist rule

Deadly Jalalabad protests as Taliban consolidates Islamist rule

Deaths occurred when residents tried to install Afghanistan flag - witnesses.

Sexual assault claim: Copy of suit submitted to Anwar's legal firm

Sexual assault claim: Copy of suit submitted to Anwar's legal firm

Writ and statement of claim submitted today - counsel Mahajoth Singh.

Factories top workplace cluster list since March

Factories top workplace cluster list since March

Factories are 50.35pct of workplace clusters, service sector 16.78pct.

11 new Covid clusters in Sarawak

11 new Covid clusters in Sarawak

Six workplace and five community clusters.

Ex-CEO 1MDB Hazem denies having committed wrongdoing

Ex-CEO 1MDB Hazem denies having committed wrongdoing

The defence accuses him of committing criminal breach of trust.

Tronoh rep's rape trial adjourned to Sept 27

Tronoh rep's rape trial adjourned to Sept 27

Paul Yong is on trial for allegedly raping an Indonesian maid.

Malacca Bersatu still supportive of state govt, says state rep

Malacca Bersatu still supportive of state govt, says state rep

Now not time to jostle for power, says Mohd Rafiq.

Facebook, TikTok maintain ban on content promoting Taliban

Facebook, TikTok maintain ban on content promoting Taliban

The Taliban is a terrorist organisation under US law.

LETTER | Vaccinate pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

LETTER | Vaccinate pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

Latest studies show vaccines are safe for the group.

GPS holding cards close to their chest, says Harapan did not reach out

GPS holding cards close to their chest, says Harapan did not reach out

UPDATED 5.30PM | GPS MPs at state assembly to prepare paperwork.

LETTER | Will the MPs save the nation or save themselves?

LETTER | Will the MPs save the nation or save themselves?

If anyone from the collapsed PN government were to be elected, the message is simple
Muda to challenge ex-minister's refusal to allow registration appeal

Muda to challenge ex-minister's refusal to allow registration appeal

It had earlier retracted its legal action for judicial review.

Opposition's 105 MPs united, up to Anwar to deliver the rest

Opposition's 105 MPs united, up to Anwar to deliver the rest

UPDATED 4.20PM | Meanwhile, cryptic remarks from GPS chief has set tongues wagging.

LETTER | Our politicians - power vs pandemic

LETTER | Our politicians - power vs pandemic

What are our politicians doing?
Ismail Sabri became Umno's PM choice after Zahid withdrew, says sec-gen

Ismail Sabri became Umno's PM choice after Zahid withdrew, says sec-gen

Ahmad Maslan reveals Umno president did not want to be nominated.

Covid-19 (Aug 18): Record 22.2k cases, new high in Sabah and Penang

Covid-19 (Aug 18): Record 22.2k cases, new high in Sabah and Penang

Cases in Sabah - which has lowest vaccinations - accelerating upwards.

Confidence and supply deal better than 'inferior' unity govt option - Analyst

Confidence and supply deal better than 'inferior' unity govt option - Analyst

The political analyst contends this is the way forward.

Umno man balks at rumoured minister mentor post for Muhyiddin

Umno man balks at rumoured minister mentor post for Muhyiddin

UPDATED 2.53PM | This is allegedly a compromise between Ismail Sabri and Bersatu.

PAS’ Khalil deletes tweet lauding Taliban, to avoid social media ban

PAS’ Khalil deletes tweet lauding Taliban, to avoid social media ban

UPDATED 6.02PM | Facebook earlier took down the statement and temporarily banned Khalil from posting.

TimeTec Smart Parking 7/12: Pre-entry and the Next Activities

TimeTec Smart Parking 7/12: Pre-entry and the Next Activities

Stay tuned for the 8/12 series next Wednesday on Malaysiakini for TimeTec Smart Parking announcement.
Hari Merdeka 2021 message: ‘In the new normal’ from SAP Malaysia MD Hong Kok Cheong

Hari Merdeka 2021 message: ‘In the new normal’ from SAP Malaysia MD Hong Kok Cheong

And what is the ‘new norm’ besides awareness of social distancing, face masks and the likely emergence of remote work cultures for various organisations?
Bersatu council member: We will back Ismail Sabri for PM

Bersatu council member: We will back Ismail Sabri for PM

Party leaders have agreed to follow Muhyiddin's instruction.

COMMENT | Whoever is in govt - M'sia needs bold policy changes

COMMENT | Whoever is in govt - M'sia needs bold policy changes

Malaysia’s Covid-19 and economic strategies have not delivered the desired results.

Palace: New PM must seek confidence vote, winner should reach out to loser

Palace: New PM must seek confidence vote, winner should reach out to loser

UPDATED 1.40PM | Agong decrees new PM must prove legitimacy as soon as possible.

PAS, GPS support Ismail Sabri as PM

PAS, GPS support Ismail Sabri as PM

PAS has prepared SDs, GPS will dispatch theirs after meeting.

Shafie laments GPS not wanting to back Borneo PM candidate

Shafie laments GPS not wanting to back Borneo PM candidate

Warisan president out of the running to become PM, backs Anwar.

COMMENT | #Lawan - what will it take to be heard?

COMMENT | #Lawan - what will it take to be heard?

We merely want to express our opinion about what is happening in Malaysia through a peaceful gathering.

Evacuation of Indian envoy from Kabul 'difficult and complicated' - Minister

Evacuation of Indian envoy from Kabul 'difficult and complicated' - Minister

This comes after the swift fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

4 fully vaccinated fatalities out of 13k Covid-19 deaths, Health DG reveals

4 fully vaccinated fatalities out of 13k Covid-19 deaths, Health DG reveals

80 of the deaths have also received one dose of vaccine.

Umno Youth chief reminds Ismail Sabri PN govt structure can't be maintained

Umno Youth chief reminds Ismail Sabri PN govt structure can't be maintained

'Agong's instruction to forge cabinet of consensus must be followed.'

Najib gets short break from 1MDB trial to attend BN meeting

Najib gets short break from 1MDB trial to attend BN meeting

UPDATED 11.12AM |This is to allow him to discuss choice of new PM.

Taliban pledge peace and women's rights under Islam

Taliban pledge peace and women's rights under Islam

However, reports of women being forced from jobs have surfaced.

COMMENT | A slap on the wrist is not enough for errant cops

COMMENT | A slap on the wrist is not enough for errant cops

The case of a man who criticised a menteri besar.
Biden scrambles to limit damage to credibility from Afghanistan

Biden scrambles to limit damage to credibility from Afghanistan

US president doles out blame to others.

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia must stop setting new Covid-19 pandemic records

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia must stop setting new Covid-19 pandemic records

Let’s all work together on this invisible but lethal war against the virus.

COMMENT | 500 days of Abah politics

COMMENT | 500 days of Abah politics

What kind of ‘Abah’ would let his children die?
Malay rulers set to meet on Friday - report

Malay rulers set to meet on Friday - report

This is to discuss prime minister candidates.

Rubio wants Biden to block TikTok after Chinese govt takes stake in subsidiary

Rubio wants Biden to block TikTok after Chinese govt takes stake in subsidiary

Beijing sees TikTok as part of the party-state, the Republican claims.

YOURSAY | When ‘sorry’ doesn’t cut it

YOURSAY | When ‘sorry’ doesn’t cut it

‘Both Zafrul and Azmin are singing the same tune.’
Report: Possibly some good news from Muhyiddin today, Wan Saiful says

Report: Possibly some good news from Muhyiddin today, Wan Saiful says

'We are all working towards maintaining a PN govt,' he adds.

COMMENT | We look on helplessly because we let politics be a spectator sport

COMMENT | We look on helplessly because we let politics be a spectator sport

Many complain but expect hard work and sacrifices to come from others.
Unicef 'quite optimistic' after Taliban comments on girls' education, official says

Unicef 'quite optimistic' after Taliban comments on girls' education, official says

The agency notes its Afghan operations have not been interfered with.

E-Nation Series 3 Tech For Good: Future of healthcare

E-Nation Series 3 Tech For Good: Future of healthcare

While technology has had several less-than-desired impacts on society as a whole, it is an imperative enabler in creating a positive impact on society.

LETTER | Growing use of S233 of Communications Act a big concern

LETTER | Growing use of S233 of Communications Act a big concern

It infringes upon one's freedom of speech and is often used to silence any voice of dissent.

Price study on Covid-19 self-test kits ready end of August

Price study on Covid-19 self-test kits ready end of August

This is to ensure consumer rights are protected.

Shafie: Agong wants new PM's legitimacy to be tested in Parliament

Shafie: Agong wants new PM's legitimacy to be tested in Parliament

Statutory declarations will not be the only deciding factor.

Ismail on track to be PM

Ismail on track to be PM

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.