Archive - 29 July 2020

Political tumult in Sabah and 9 news you may have missed

Political tumult in Sabah and 9 news you may have missed

COMMENT | Najib's conviction – another day of infamy for Malaysia

COMMENT | Najib's conviction – another day of infamy for Malaysia

Police to track down woman with pink bracelet at bank

Police to track down woman with pink bracelet at bank

Snap polls in Sabah? Shafie to hold press conference today

Snap polls in Sabah? Shafie to hold press conference today

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Anwar vows action against Sabah defectors, backs Shafie as CM

Anwar vows action against Sabah defectors, backs Shafie as CM

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Permit required for inter-zone travel in S'wak - state transport minister

Permit required for inter-zone travel in S'wak - state transport minister

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Two ex-GLC managers face corruption charges worth RM1.4m

Two ex-GLC managers face corruption charges worth RM1.4m

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Govts can restrict protests on public health grounds, UN says

Govts can restrict protests on public health grounds, UN says

Targeted moratorium extension provides much-needed breathing space - FMM

Targeted moratorium extension provides much-needed breathing space - FMM

Al Jazeera documentary: Police take statement from Rayhan

Al Jazeera documentary: Police take statement from Rayhan

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M'sia to summon Philippines ambassador over tweet on Sabah - Hishammuddin

M'sia to summon Philippines ambassador over tweet on Sabah - Hishammuddin

'We finally feel vindicated': Najib's critics hail court verdict

'We finally feel vindicated': Najib's critics hail court verdict

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Aidiladha prayers in Selangor on first-come, first-served basis

Aidiladha prayers in Selangor on first-come, first-served basis

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Selangor govt to distribute face masks to students

Selangor govt to distribute face masks to students

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Shahidan dismisses ‘Umno to exit from PN’ as malicious rumour

Shahidan dismisses ‘Umno to exit from PN’ as malicious rumour

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China refutes claim that Jho Low is in Macau

China refutes claim that Jho Low is in Macau

LETTER | An oversight mechanism is crucial to police reform

LETTER | An oversight mechanism is crucial to police reform

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Businessperson surprised at having to return RM8m to Zahid's foundation

Businessperson surprised at having to return RM8m to Zahid's foundation

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Bukit Aman probing ‘SRC judge is Dr M’s kin’ claim for sedition

Bukit Aman probing ‘SRC judge is Dr M’s kin’ claim for sedition

Rumblings in Sabah: Both Shafie and Musa claim to have the numbers

Rumblings in Sabah: Both Shafie and Musa claim to have the numbers

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Police to call organisers involved in gathering at KL Court Complex

Police to call organisers involved in gathering at KL Court Complex

601k borrowers, 13k SMEs opt-out of loan moratorium - Tengku Zafrul

601k borrowers, 13k SMEs opt-out of loan moratorium - Tengku Zafrul

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Ex-Uber driver recharged over Pastor Koh case, to withdraw acquittal bid

Ex-Uber driver recharged over Pastor Koh case, to withdraw acquittal bid

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Action plan solidifies Asean-Japan efforts in combating Covid-19: Azmin

Action plan solidifies Asean-Japan efforts in combating Covid-19: Azmin

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'Many problems' with Najib's testimonies over Arab donation - judge

'Many problems' with Najib's testimonies over Arab donation - judge

More targeted approach to assist borrowers when moratorium ends - BNM

More targeted approach to assist borrowers when moratorium ends - BNM

Investigations on defacing of mural to complete soon - Deputy IGP

Investigations on defacing of mural to complete soon - Deputy IGP

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Witness struggles with 'cheque or cash' poser in Zahid trial

Witness struggles with 'cheque or cash' poser in Zahid trial

Student unions: Has govt given up on university autonomy?

Student unions: Has govt given up on university autonomy?

Covid-19: 13 new cases, mostly imported, one new ICU admission

Covid-19: 13 new cases, mostly imported, one new ICU admission

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Cuepacs: Some civil servants should qualify for new loan moratorium

Cuepacs: Some civil servants should qualify for new loan moratorium

Nurul Izzah urges prison reform, says poor are disproportionately penalised

Nurul Izzah urges prison reform, says poor are disproportionately penalised

TTDIRA objects to DBKL decision to rename Taman Rimba Kiara

TTDIRA objects to DBKL decision to rename Taman Rimba Kiara

Govt allocates RM90 a day for immigration depot detainees

Govt allocates RM90 a day for immigration depot detainees

Jho Low hiding out in Macau, says IGP

Jho Low hiding out in Macau, says IGP

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Watchdog: Rayhan's treatment will have chilling effect

Watchdog: Rayhan's treatment will have chilling effect

Opposition, PN lawmakers call for Jho Low to be arrested

Opposition, PN lawmakers call for Jho Low to be arrested

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Najib settles additional RM1m bail

Najib settles additional RM1m bail

Foreign workers to be limited to construction, agricultural, and plantation sectors

Foreign workers to be limited to construction, agricultural, and plantation sectors

Mask mandate to roll out in phases, starting with public transport

Mask mandate to roll out in phases, starting with public transport

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Loan moratorium expiry: Here's what happens after Sept 30

Loan moratorium expiry: Here's what happens after Sept 30

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Bersatu leader asks if Umno man expects Muhyiddin to interfere in Najib's case

Bersatu leader asks if Umno man expects Muhyiddin to interfere in Najib's case

Turkish parliament passes social media law to regulate content

Turkish parliament passes social media law to regulate content

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'Disappointed' DG says any cluster from Najib rally will manifest in a fortnight

'Disappointed' DG says any cluster from Najib rally will manifest in a fortnight

Lawyers: Rayhan apologises, willing to be sent back to Bangladesh

Lawyers: Rayhan apologises, willing to be sent back to Bangladesh

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Umno Youth lawyer urges supporters to respect the court

Umno Youth lawyer urges supporters to respect the court

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30-day grace period for temporary work pass holders - deputy minister

30-day grace period for temporary work pass holders - deputy minister

Paternity leave among issues in proposed amendments to employment act

Paternity leave among issues in proposed amendments to employment act

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'Don't hide behind licence, counter Al Jazeera through facts' - Kluang MP tells PN

'Don't hide behind licence, counter Al Jazeera through facts' - Kluang MP tells PN

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Three new positive Covid-19 cases detected in Sabah yesterday

Three new positive Covid-19 cases detected in Sabah yesterday

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LETTER | New Covid-19 wave not the only threat

LETTER | New Covid-19 wave not the only threat

Amanah defector chooses Bersatu because of 'Muhyiddin's resolve'

Amanah defector chooses Bersatu because of 'Muhyiddin's resolve'

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DOSM: Prihatin, Penjana help balance economic impact of MCO, pandemic

DOSM: Prihatin, Penjana help balance economic impact of MCO, pandemic

LETTER | Banned luncheon meat still being sold

LETTER | Banned luncheon meat still being sold

Social distancing: MP at Najib rally asks if Dr M should be quarantined too

Social distancing: MP at Najib rally asks if Dr M should be quarantined too

LETTER | What’s in a conviction of a former PM?

LETTER | What’s in a conviction of a former PM?

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PKR demands RM10m each from Azmin, Zuraida, 18 others for defecting

PKR demands RM10m each from Azmin, Zuraida, 18 others for defecting

Govt formulating new regulation on pollution parameters

Govt formulating new regulation on pollution parameters

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Bersatu's Sipitang MP appointed Felcra chair

Bersatu's Sipitang MP appointed Felcra chair

LETTER | Umno must take accountability for Covid -19 SOP violation

LETTER | Umno must take accountability for Covid -19 SOP violation

S'pore's jobless rate jumps in Q2, nearing financial crisis peak

S'pore's jobless rate jumps in Q2, nearing financial crisis peak

S'pore PM's nephew found guilty of contempt, fined S$15,000 - CNA

S'pore PM's nephew found guilty of contempt, fined S$15,000 - CNA

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Govt cancels targeted fuel subsidy programme

Govt cancels targeted fuel subsidy programme

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US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election

US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election

COMMENT | Helping PTPTN borrowers sail through hard times

COMMENT | Helping PTPTN borrowers sail through hard times

‘We don’t quit’ - Najib’s daughter vows fight goes on despite guilty verdict

‘We don’t quit’ - Najib’s daughter vows fight goes on despite guilty verdict

Malaysia Smelting Corporation donates RM20,000 for new mosque in Klian Intan

Malaysia Smelting Corporation donates RM20,000 for new mosque in Klian Intan

US coronavirus deaths rise by nearly 1,300 for first time since May

US coronavirus deaths rise by nearly 1,300 for first time since May

Twitter temporarily restricts Donald Trump Jr's account over Covid-19 video

Twitter temporarily restricts Donald Trump Jr's account over Covid-19 video

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NZ's largest supermarket chain pulls Top Glove products from shelves

NZ's largest supermarket chain pulls Top Glove products from shelves

US military not aware of Russia-China partnership in Arctic - Pentagon

US military not aware of Russia-China partnership in Arctic - Pentagon

M'sia sends its medical oncologist to one of the world's top cancer research centres

M'sia sends its medical oncologist to one of the world's top cancer research centres

COMMENT | History is made by stalwart defenders of justice

COMMENT | History is made by stalwart defenders of justice

PM to announce 'moratorium extension, targeted bank assistance'

PM to announce 'moratorium extension, targeted bank assistance'

MACC opened 1,296 investigations on politicians, civil servants since 2018

MACC opened 1,296 investigations on politicians, civil servants since 2018

Guilty verdict for Najib caps dramatic turn in fortunes

Guilty verdict for Najib caps dramatic turn in fortunes

Trump on Fauci's high approval ratings: 'Nobody likes me'

Trump on Fauci's high approval ratings: 'Nobody likes me'

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Hong Kong on verge of large coronavirus outbreak, warns leader

Hong Kong on verge of large coronavirus outbreak, warns leader

SATIRE | Oh boy, the whole nation has stopped thinking

SATIRE | Oh boy, the whole nation has stopped thinking

PAS reaffirms commitment to pact with Umno after Najib's conviction

PAS reaffirms commitment to pact with Umno after Najib's conviction

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PAS: Priority is to restore economy, Act 355 can wait

PAS: Priority is to restore economy, Act 355 can wait

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Environment, petrol subsidy among highlights at Parliament sitting today

Environment, petrol subsidy among highlights at Parliament sitting today

RM59.8b petroleum cash payments made to 4 states from 2008 to 2019 - Mustapa

RM59.8b petroleum cash payments made to 4 states from 2008 to 2019 - Mustapa

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YOURSAY | The arc of truth is long, but it bends towards justice

YOURSAY | The arc of truth is long, but it bends towards justice

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COMMENT | Would Muhyiddin go for snap polls before Budget Day?

COMMENT | Would Muhyiddin go for snap polls before Budget Day?

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YOURSAY | Najib verdict – don’t let the thieves take away our rights

YOURSAY | Najib verdict – don’t let the thieves take away our rights

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Najib can still perform functions as an MP

Najib can still perform functions as an MP