Susan Loone

Mukhriz out, new Kedah MB to be sworn in tomorrow

Mukhriz out, new Kedah MB to be sworn in tomorrow

Preparations for the ceremony have begun today with the rehearsal for the swearing-in of the new menteri besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Kedah tipped to get new MB, state gov't on Sunday

Kedah tipped to get new MB, state gov't on Sunday

After intense political manoeuvring, sources say Perikatan Nasional is set to take over the state.

Gag order on Kedah reps after audience with sultan over MB’s fate?

Gag order on Kedah reps after audience with sultan over MB’s fate?

Kedah opposition leader Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor tells Malaysiakini they "have to zip our mouths today".
Kedah to fall? PKR duo to reveal their status at noon

Kedah to fall? PKR duo to reveal their status at noon

Sidam rep Dr Robert Ling Kui Ee and Lunas assemblyperson Azman Nasrudin have called for a 'special press conference' at noon.

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

Tesco ends sourcing chicken from Pedas plant, assures supply adequate

CORONAVIRUS | The supermarket chain says, however, it will continue to source for the supply of chicken from other suppliers.

Both federal and state govt’s told to ‘show fidelity to the constitution’

Both federal and state govt’s told to ‘show fidelity to the constitution’

The federal and respective state governments must do so to end the confusion over the opening of businesses during the conditional MCO.
Covid-19: Penang gov't approves another RM76m aid package

Covid-19: Penang gov't approves another RM76m aid package

With The People's Aid 2.0 Package, the Penang gov't will disburse a total of RM151m to the state economy.

Covid-19's impact on global economy bigger than we realise - economist

Covid-19's impact on global economy bigger than we realise - economist

MIER's Shankaran Nambiar says export-led manufacturing in Malaysia will be 'seriously crippled'.

Penang and its CM say ready to be sued over defiance of conditional MCO

Penang and its CM say ready to be sued over defiance of conditional MCO

Senior Minister (Azmin Ali) must show proof before taking such legal action, says Chow Kon Yeow.

Penang gov't directs MPKK to suspend all services with Afif

Penang gov't directs MPKK to suspend all services with Afif

All services related to MPKK in Seberang Jaya will be referred to Nurul Izzah, says Zakiyuddin.

Kedah hotels appeal for support despite new hotel guidelines

Kedah hotels appeal for support despite new hotel guidelines

At least 50 percent of hotels in the country are contemplating permanent or temporary closure which would also lead to thousands of job losses.
'DAP bashing' still relevant in PN, says DAP leader

'DAP bashing' still relevant in PN, says DAP leader

P Ramasamy says Edmund Santhara is trying to earn political points not only with Bersatu but also Umno and PAS.

Jump in Kuala Selangor Covid-19 cases after traders visit KL wholesale market

Jump in Kuala Selangor Covid-19 cases after traders visit KL wholesale market

CORONAVIRUS | The infections are concentrated mostly in Tanjung Karang, which has 10 new cases.

Glove firm's 'Covid-19 Heroes' scheme 'underpays' workers who toil 7 days a week

Glove firm's 'Covid-19 Heroes' scheme 'underpays' workers who toil 7 days a week

CORONAVIRUS | Top Glove says it’s a volunteer programme so staff just gets token payment, but some workers feel exploited.

'Threatening migrants with detention will scare them off Covid-19 testing'

'Threatening migrants with detention will scare them off Covid-19 testing'

CORONAVIRUS | Activist says this reverses work NGOs have done convincing foreigners it is safe to come forward.

PenangPAC in dire straits, state exco says looking into ways to assist

PenangPAC in dire straits, state exco says looking into ways to assist

CORONAVIRUS | The centre has not been operating since the beginning of the MCO on March 18.

Penang waiting for ‘best time’ to waive hotel fees – state exco

Penang waiting for ‘best time’ to waive hotel fees – state exco

State executive councillor for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage Yeoh Soon Hin says the commencement period for the waiver is still under review.
Three hotels to be closed, Penang operators say no choice

Three hotels to be closed, Penang operators say no choice

The hotels are closing due to lack of revenue as a result of MCO and the coronavirus pandemic.

Penang looks into reducing property prices to stimulate industry

Penang looks into reducing property prices to stimulate industry

CORONAVIRUS | Jagdeep Singh Deo says this is to help buyers and developers overcome the effects of Covid-19.
Only five localities throughout Malaysia are red zones

Only five localities throughout Malaysia are red zones

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 75 percent of all localities have zero active cases.
State rep claims not a single foreign worker in constituency tested for Covid-19

State rep claims not a single foreign worker in constituency tested for Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Bukit Tengah state assemblyperson claims none of the foreign workers he had spoken to during his recent visits to their hostels have undergone any testing for Covid-19.
Lawyers query court's decision to broadcast proceedings live

Lawyers query court's decision to broadcast proceedings live

Discussion needed to determine appropriateness of move to avoid issues such as misuse of live stream footage, says lawyer.

No further tightening of MCO measures for Ramadan in Penang

No further tightening of MCO measures for Ramadan in Penang

The closure of mosques and surau throughout the state is sufficient for now, say officials.

Penang hits highest-ever record for FDI at RM15b in 2019

Penang hits highest-ever record for FDI at RM15b in 2019

The total approved investment (domestic and foreign) for its manufacturing sector was RM16.9 billion, reveals the CM.