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theSun:

Warisan to defend seats won during GE14: Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) will defend the seats it won in Sabah during the 14th General Election (GE14), in the upcoming state election, says party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie ...

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The Borneo Post:

‘Op Benteng able to reinforce land border control in Sarawak’

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob KUALA LUMPUR: There is no pressing need to set up the Sarawak-Kalimantan border security alignment to monitor the country’s borders in the state, the Dewan Rakyat was...

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The Borneo Post:

42 months jail for British woman who killed husband

Samantha Jonesis escorted by a police personnel to a van after appearing in court yesterday.

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The Borneo Post:

Mohd Hafarizam pleads not guilty to money laundering, involving RM5 million received from Najib

Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun KUALA LUMPUR: Hardly an hour after the High Court here gave him a discharge, but not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA), on two counts of money laundering involving RM15 mill...

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The Straits Times:

Use of MySejahtera contact tracing app to be mandatory in all premises, says Malaysian senior minister

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The Malaysian government has decided to mandate the use of contact tracing app MySejahtera in all premises, said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Mon...

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Malay Mail:

Defence minister: Mindef mulls delayed littoral combat ships project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is considering three options in relation to the direction of the littoral combat ship (LCS) project, which has been delayed, said its Minister ...

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The Borneo Post:

1MDB: Najib attends trial as convicted felon

Najib returns to the High Court for his 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial involving RM2.3 billion as a convicted felon.

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Malay Mail:

Cabinet memorandum on highway tolls to be tabled, says Works Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 —The government has studied and considered various factors and implications in regard to the proposed abolition of highway tolls in the country, according to Works Minister Datuk...

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Malay Mail:

Sarawak govt welcomes Petronas moves to withdraw appeal over state sales tax on petroleum products

KUCHING, Aug 3 — Sarawak today welcomed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) withdrawal of its appeal against the Kuching High Court’s ruling on the state sales tax (SST), saying that it is a ...

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theSun:

Govt to reduce broadband coverage gaps in Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is conducting a thorough study on the use of satellite technology to provide broadband access to Sabah and Sarawak via the National Digital Infrastructure Laboratory (IDN ...

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theSun:

Mahdzir Khalid asked for 20% of RM1.25b solar project: Witness

KUALA LUMPUR: A witness today told the High Court here that former Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid (pix) asked for 20% from Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd (Jepak Holdings) as gratification for he...

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Malay Mail:

Transport Ministry says govt finalising ECRL alignment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government is in the midst of finalising the alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

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The Star:

Nepali arrested over beating of security guard following viral video

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a Nepali man believed to be involved in the beating of a security guard recently.

The Star:

AirAsia to resume Malaysia-Singapore flights

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): AirAsia is gearing up for the resumption of flights between Malaysia and Singapore, including the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route, that is touted to be the world’s busiest, following the decision to implement the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL).

The Star:

Number of Malaysians filing e-Census still below target, says Statistics Dept

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The number of Malaysians filing the Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020) online is still below target.

The Borneo Post:

PSB to S’wak govt: Give full disclosure on terms of Petronas appeal withdrawal

Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh KUCHING (Aug 3): Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has called on the state government to give full and transparent disclosure of the terms of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) wit...

theSun:

Klang MP urges govt to subsidise cost of face mask for B40 group

PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to subsidise the cost of reusable cloth face masks to ease the financial burden on those in the lower income group.

theSun:

Transparent barriers installed between seats of MPs in Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus among Parliamentarians, transparent barriers have been installed between the seats of MPs, said Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Ser...

theSun:

Development of airports to be carried out after completion of NASP Study: Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will carry out a National Airport Strategic Plan (NASP) study to identify the direction for airport development in Malaysia.

Malay Mail:

Deputy CM: Only one positive case from Covid-19 mass testing for construction workers in Sarawak

KUCHING, Aug 3 — Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today said only one construction worker was tested positive for Covid-19 from among the samples taken by the state Health Department at ...

The Borneo Post:

Traders allowed to organise cheap sales without quotas – KPDNHEP

KPDNHEP says traders are now allowed to organise cheap sales without quotas according to suitability and affordability.

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: One more new Covid-19 case from Sivagangga cluster in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, August 8 — The government has detected two new cases of Covid-19 in the country, leading to a cumulative total of 9,001 cases in Malaysia with 208 active case.

The Borneo Post:

Palm oil fruit theft expected to occur more frequently with rising prices of crude palm oil – Salcra

The seized vehicle and items.

theSun:

Civil servant gets 14 years jail, RM70,000 fine for making false claims

IPOH: The sessions court here today sentenced a civil servant to a total of 168 months jail and fined a total of RM70,000 after he pleaded guilty to making claims using forged documents, involving RM7...

The Borneo Post:

Youth can drive Malaysia to a better future – Tun M

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad – Bernama file photo KUALA LUMPUR: Youths, the leaders of tomorrow, should be given more chances and opportunities to voice out their opinions with their multiracial compatr...

The Borneo Post:

Azmin: RCEP signing expected to proceed in November

Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali KUALA LUMPUR: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating countries (RPCs), including Malaysia, are expected to proceed with the signing of the a...

theSun:

Gov’t to gazette use of ‘MySejahtera’ app under Act 342: Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: The government will gazette the use of the ‘MySejahtera’ application at all premises nationwide through the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), says Health...

theSun:

Video of cops flagging down motorcyclist for not wearing face masks is fake

PETALING JAYA: A video of traffic police flagging down motorcyclists on the Federal Highway purportedly for not wearing face masks is fake news.

The Straits Times:

New Malaysian school year for 2021 to begin on Jan 20

KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia's new school year for 2021 will begin on Jan 20, much later than usual period after taking into consideration the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Malay Mail:

Police: Husband of lecturer garotted with own scarf in Putrajaya feigned innocence

SEPANG, Aug 3 — The suspect who garotted his wife using her own scarf pretended as if he did not know what had happened to the victim, said Sepang district police chief ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yus...

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: Infrared thermometers do not emit radiation, safe for use

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The infrared thermometer does not emit radiation and is safe to use to measure body temperature, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

theSun:

Man found dead, believed to be murdered

JOHOR BARU: A local man was found dead at his house with slash wounds to the head, believed to have been murdered by his housemate in Taman Senai Jaya, Senai, today.

The Star:

Sivagangga cluster: Six roadblocks mounted in Kubang Pasu district

KUBANG PASU (Bernama): Police have mounted six roadblocks in the Kubang Pasu district as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 linked to the Sivagangga cluster.

theSun:

Get ready national fund to secure Covid-19 vaccine - Social activist

KUCHING: A prominent social activist in Sarawak has appealed to lawmakers in the country to set aside their differences to approve a national fund for securing sufficient amounts of Covid-19 vaccines ...

The Borneo Post:

Finance Ministry to settle GST refund arrears by this year

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance will settle the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund arrears totalling RM4.763 billion by the end of the year.

The Star:

Daughter of strangled lecturer says mum was loved by everyone

PETALING JAYA: The daughter of a lecturer who was allegedly strangled to death by her husband says that she will always miss her mother, and hopes that they will meet again in the future.

The Borneo Post:

Govt urges to promote use of fabric face masks

File photo for illustration purposes only.

Malay Mail:

Dewan Rakyat addresses issue of children who died after accidentally being left in cars

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A total of six deaths involving children who were accidentally left behind in vehicles have been reported in the country since 2018, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Malay Mail:

No funds for system to screen for arriving sex offenders, says deputy multimedia minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government has not allocated any funds for a system to identify possible sex offenders on arrival, said Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Zahidi Zainul...

theSun:

Pak Lah is doing well, rumours about ill health untrue

KUALA LUMPUR: “Tun is in good health and is with his family,” said Datuk Jefridin Atan, the special officer to former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, more fondly known as Pak Lah, last n...

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The Borneo Post:

Chinese beer lovers leave facemasks and worries behind as festival opens

People enjoying beer and food during the annual Qingdao Beer Festival in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

The Borneo Post:

China suspends HK extradition treaty with NZ

BEIJING: China suspended Hong Kong’s extradition treaty with New Zealand yesterday amid a row with Western nations protesting against a tough new security law that Beijing imposed on the city.

The Borneo Post:

Millions return to lockdown in Philippines as virus cases soar

MANILA: More than 27 million people in the Philippines – about a quarter of the population – will go back into lockdown today after overwhelmed health workers warned the country was losing the bat...

The Borneo Post:

FMM Sabah expects gloomy manufacturing outlook for 2H

KUCHING: Overall sentiments about business conditions in the manufacturing sector for the next six months is on a downward trend and manufacturers may continue to adopt cautiousness amid Covid-19 pand...

The Borneo Post:

Azmin: RCEP signing expected to proceed in November

The Borneo Post:

Mohd Hafarizam pleads not guilty to money laundering, involving RM5 million received from Najib

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The Borneo Post:

Wong regards appointment as deputy chairman of SRDC ‘a challenging task’

Wong Ching Yong SIBU: Wong Ching Yong considers his appointment as the new deputy chairman of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC as ‘a challenging task’.

The Borneo Post:

Rep proposes for more water supply projects done via ‘gotong-royong’

Khairul (right) briefs Dennis (front, second left) and others on the gravity feed water supply project, slated for Uma Akeh longhouse.

The Borneo Post:

MCC team captures dog identified as one attacking man on Sunday night

Mayor Adam Yii MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) has caught a stray dog, said to have bitten a man at shoplot in Pujut 7 here late Sunday.

The Borneo Post:

‘Op Benteng able to reinforce land border control in Sarawak’

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The Borneo Post:

42 months jail for British woman who killed husband

Samantha Jonesis escorted by a police personnel to a van after appearing in court yesterday.

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The Borneo Post:

Teacher claims trial to molesting three pupils

KUCHING: A teacher was charged in the Sessions Court yesterday with physically sexual assaulting three of his pupils at a government school here earlier this year.

The Borneo Post:

Standardise recording of contact-tracing details, suggests Ting

Ting (third right) helps carve the sacrificial meat for distribution to villagers.

The Borneo Post:

1MDB: Najib attends trial as convicted felon

Najib returns to the High Court for his 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial involving RM2.3 billion as a convicted felon.

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Malay Mail:

Tok Mat urges govt to focus on rural economy in light of Covid-19 economic impact

KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 — Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has called upon the government to empower the rural community’s economic strength in light of the Covid-19 pandemic’s econ...

The Star:

Nepali arrested over beating of security guard following viral video

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a Nepali man believed to be involved in the beating of a security guard recently.

The Borneo Post:

Trump calls for new death sentence for Boston bomber

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Sunday for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to be re-sentenced to death after an appeals court overturned the death penalty.

The Straits Times:

Malaysian witness in Rosmah's corruption trial speaks of demand for kickbacks by politicians

KUALA LUMPUR - A key prosecution witness in the corruption trial of Rosmah Mansor revealed on Monday (Aug 3) how former Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid, and another person who was the Umno secretary...

The Star:

AirAsia to resume Malaysia-Singapore flights

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Religious activities in targeted enhanced MCO areas in Kedah suspended

ALOR SETAR, Aug 3 — All religious activities at mosques and surau involved in areas under the targeted enhancement movement control order (TEMCO) in Kubang Pasu and Padang Terap districts were suspe...

Malay Mail:

Ministry of Transport: Rm20.37b paid for ECRL project as at July 13

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A total of RM20.37 billion has been paid to China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) for the implementation of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) until July 13 this ye...

Malay Mail:

Govt targets to reduce Malaysians’ daily water consumption by 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government aims to reduce water consumption to 180 litres per person per day by 2025, said Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

The Star:

Number of Malaysians filing e-Census still below target, says Statistics Dept

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The number of Malaysians filing the Population and Housing Census 2020 (Census 2020) online is still below target.

The Star:

Ramlan Ibrahim appointed new Tourism Malaysia chairman

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Datuk Seri Ramlan Ibrahim was appointed the chairman of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board effective Monday (Aug 3).

Malay Mail:

Cabinet memorandum on highway tolls to be tabled, says Works Minister

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Malay Mail:

Proton offers financing package for fresh graduates

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Proton Commerce Sdn Bhd, a company under the Proton Group, has announced a campaign that provides fresh graduates an opportunity to own their first car with low hire purchase (...

theSun:

Warisan to defend seats won during GE14: Shafie

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theSun:

Mahdzir Khalid asked for 20% of RM1.25b solar project: Witness

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The Borneo Post:

PSB to S’wak govt: Give full disclosure on terms of Petronas appeal withdrawal

theSun:

RM35m for LPT3 preliminary works approved: Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the construction of the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 (LPT3) has been approved with preliminary works totalling RM35 million.

theSun:

Gov’t to gazette use of ‘MySejahtera’ app under Act 342: Health DG

theSun:

Video of cops flagging down motorcyclist for not wearing face masks is fake

PETALING JAYA: A video of traffic police flagging down motorcyclists on the Federal Highway purportedly for not wearing face masks is fake news.

theSun:

Govt will not make it mandatory for drinkers to be screened before leaving pub

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is unlikely to make it mandatory for drinkers to be screened before leaving a pub.

theSun:

Klang MP urges govt to subsidise cost of face mask for B40 group

PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to subsidise the cost of reusable cloth face masks to ease the financial burden on those in the lower income group.

The Straits Times:

New Malaysian school year for 2021 to begin on Jan 20

theSun:

Transparent barriers installed between seats of MPs in Dewan Rakyat

theSun:

Development of airports to be carried out after completion of NASP Study: Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will carry out a National Airport Strategic Plan (NASP) study to identify the direction for airport development in Malaysia.

Malay Mail:

SME Corp survey: Penjana able to assist SMEs in Malaysia in achieving quick recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana), which was announced by the government in June to aid businesses affected by Covid-19, can help small and medium enterprises (SMEs...

Malay Mail:

Police: Husband of lecturer garotted with own scarf in Putrajaya feigned innocence

Malay Mail:

Deputy CM: Only one positive case from Covid-19 mass testing for construction workers in Sarawak

Malay Mail:

Sarawak govt welcomes Petronas moves to withdraw appeal over state sales tax on petroleum products

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theSun:

Viral photo of man fined for not wearing face mask at petrol station untrue: Pahang police

KUANTAN: Pahang police have denied a viral photo on social media claiming a man was fined for not wearing a face mask at a petrol station near here.

Malay Mail:

Transport Ministry says govt finalising ECRL alignment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government is in the midst of finalising the alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

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theSun:

School session to start on Jan 20, 2021: Radzi Jidin

KUALA LUMPUR: The school opening date for the first term of the 2021 session nationwide is set for Wednesday, Jan 20.

The Star:

Noor Hisham: Non-compliance of Home Surveillance Order led to widespread Covid-19 infections

PETALING JAYA: The non-compliance of the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) has led to a widespread transmission of Covid-19 infections, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Malay Mail:

Johor JPJ targets RM1.8m compound collection with 70pc discount offer

JOHOR BARU, Aug 3 — The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) reckons that 20,000 cases involving compounds for various road offences will be settled through a 70 per cent discount offered by the go...

Malay Mail:

Border control needs to remain tight to prep for Covid-19 second wave, MOH says

KUALA LUMPUR, August 3 — Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has reminded Malaysians to prepare for the Covid-19 second wave as predicted by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In his regular press confe...

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: Infrared thermometers do not emit radiation, safe for use

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The infrared thermometer does not emit radiation and is safe to use to measure body temperature, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.

theSun:

Agong visits army veterans in Pekan

PEKAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today visited two former army personnel here in conjunction with the recent Warrior’s Day celebration.

theSun:

Man found dead, believed to be murdered

JOHOR BARU: A local man was found dead at his house with slash wounds to the head, believed to have been murdered by his housemate in Taman Senai Jaya, Senai, today.

The Star:

Tanjung Tuan can be icon for unity, says Melaka CM

MELAKA: Historic Tanjung Tuan - a cape nestled in Negri Sembilan, can be made an icon for unity, says the Melaka Chief Minister.

The Star:

Sivagangga cluster: Six roadblocks mounted in Kubang Pasu district

KUBANG PASU (Bernama): Police have mounted six roadblocks in the Kubang Pasu district as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 linked to the Sivagangga cluster.

The Borneo Post:

Traders allowed to organise cheap sales without quotas – KPDNHEP

KPDNHEP says traders are now allowed to organise cheap sales without quotas according to suitability and affordability.

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: One more new Covid-19 case from Sivagangga cluster in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, August 8 — The government has detected two new cases of Covid-19 in the country, leading to a cumulative total of 9,001 cases in Malaysia with 208 active case.

Malay Mail:

Education Ministry: 2021’s school year to start on January 20

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Ministry of Education has announced today that the school year for 2021 will resume on January 20.

theSun:

Jakim lodges police report against Twitter account owner regarding Mukhayyam programme

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) today lodged a police report against a Twitter account owner (Nicole Fong) who allegedly made false and baseless allegations about the...

The Star:

Covid-19: S'wak reports no new cases for three consecutive days

KUCHING: Sarawak reported zero Covid-19 cases on Monday (Aug 3), the third consecutive day with no new infections.

The Straits Times:

Use of MySejahtera contact tracing app to be mandatory in all premises, says Malaysian senior minister

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Malay Mail:

Defence minister: Mindef mulls delayed littoral combat ships project

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theSun:

Get ready national fund to secure Covid-19 vaccine - Social activist

The Star:

More than 2,400 porn sites blocked by MCMC since 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has blocked a total of 2,484 pornographic sites from 2018 up till June this year, says Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

The Star:

SOP on enforcement of mandatory face mask use set to be completed, says Deputy IGP

PETALING JAYA: Standard operating procedure (SOP) for the enforcement of mandatory face mask use will be completed soon, says Datuk Mazlan Mansor.

The Borneo Post:

Palm oil fruit theft expected to occur more frequently with rising prices of crude palm oil – Salcra

The seized vehicle and items.

theSun:

HSA among three govt hospitals in Johor still in process of obtaining fire certificate

JOHOR BARU: The Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), which has been involved in two fire incidents since 2016, is one of three government hospitals in Johor that are still in the process of obtaining a Fir...

The Borneo Post:

Non-contact infrared thermometers are safe to be used – Health DG

An auxiliary officer checks the temperature of a bank client using a non-contact infrared thermometer.

Malay Mail:

JB’s Sultanah Aminah Hospital among three govt hospitals in Johor with no fire certification

JOHOR BARU, Aug 3 — The Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here, which has been involved in several fire incidents, has been identified as one of three government hospitals in the state that still does ...

theSun:

Police to quiz man who claimed SRC judge is Tun M’s relative

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will record the statement from the Twitter account holder who claimed that the judge presiding over the SRC International trial involving Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak is related t...

theSun:

Labuan Covid-19 check for new students

LABUAN: The Labuan Health Department is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the over 2,000 new students coming to the Labuan Matriculation College here are free from Covid-19. Its director, Dr...

theSun:

Civil servant gets 14 years jail, RM70,000 fine for making false claims

The Star:

Analysts: Incoming Sabah state election will not lead to snap GE

PETALING JAYA: The incoming state election in Sabah will not lead to a snap general election, say analysts.

The Borneo Post:

GOF seize truck, diesel oil worth over RM90,000 in Serian

GOF seized a truck and diesel oil in Serian recently.

The Borneo Post:

Vehicles blocking entrances to Butterfly Garden night market will be reported to police by council

Motorcycles parked indiscriminately at the entrance along Island Road leading into the night market at Bufferfly Garden, Sibu.

The Borneo Post:

Finance Ministry to settle GST refund arrears by this year

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance will settle the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund arrears totalling RM4.763 billion by the end of the year.

Malay Mail:

Ex-AG Tommy Thomas says no reason to settle with Goldman, had 'very strong' case against latter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas said he saw no clear motivation for the federal government to settle what was a “very strong” criminal case against US investme...

theSun:

King, Queen express condolences to family of V. Krishnasamy’s

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed condolences to t...

theSun:

Action against Sivagangga cluster premises to be discussed at NSC

PUTRAJAYA: Forms of action that can be taken by local authorities against premises whose owner had violated the mandatory quarantine order at home and opened the restaurant in Napoh, Kedah, should be ...

The Star:

Daughter of strangled lecturer says mum was loved by everyone

PETALING JAYA: The daughter of a lecturer who was allegedly strangled to death by her husband says that she will always miss her mother, and hopes that they will meet again in the future.

The Borneo Post:

Youth can drive Malaysia to a better future – Tun M

theSun:

Another clue found might be linked to missing Aussie

GEORGE TOWN: The son of the missing Aussie grandmother Annapuranee Jenkins (pix) has stumbled upon part of a shoe at the construction site near the Penang Turf Club which he believes may resemble the ...

The Star:

Is PAS with Perikatan or Muafakat, Salahuddin asks Hadi

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS should state clearly whether its allegiance lies with Perikatan Nasional or Muafakat Nasional, says Parti Amanah Negara deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.

The Star:

Death of former national footballer Krishnasamy a great loss to country, says former teammate

GEORGE TOWN: The death of former national footballer V. Krishnasamy is a great loss to the country, says former teammate Khalil Hashim.

The Borneo Post:

Govt urges to promote use of fabric face masks

File photo for illustration purposes only.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Bandar Kuching MP urges govt to reconsider approach in presenting statistics, data

KUCHING (Aug 3): Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is urging the government to reconsider the way they present the Covid-19 statistics and data to the public by not revealing too much information on the...

Malay Mail:

Party hop only as a last resort, but not to deny people the govt they chose, says Dr Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said leaders who change allegiances to form a new government without being voted in by the people are wrong, as seen when Parti Pr...

theSun:

Elephants cause panic among highway users in Gerik

IPOH: The presence of three elephants at the East-West Highway near the Puncak Banjaran Titiwangsa rest and service area in Gerik caused panic among road users who were passing by the area last night.

theSun:

Govt to reduce broadband coverage gaps in Sabah, Sarawak

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The Borneo Post:

Clarification

WITH reference to our story with the title “Two suspects nabbed for selling online gambling top-ups“, The Borneo Post would like to clarify that the sundry shop in Tondong which was allegedly invo...

Malay Mail:

Dr Mahathir says he and Pakatan not on same page over leadership issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that he has opted to stay out of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition as it holds “different ideas” about leadership ...

theSun:

Former Olympic footballer Krishnasamy dies aged 72

GEORGE TOWN: Former Olympian and national football player V. Krishnasamy (pix) died yesterday at the Penang General Hospital here after a long battle with diabetes.

theSun:

‘More to lose jobs if moratorium not extended’

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians should brace themselves for more job losses in the last quarter of the year if the moratorium on loan repayments is not extended by more than three months from September.

The Star:

Senior backbench MP wants Finance Minister to correct erroneous statement on 'missing' GST refunds

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior backbench lawmakers wants Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz to correct an erroneous statement made by his predecessor in Parliament over the Goods and Service Tax (GST) refund.

The Star:

Sabah PAS eyes several seats for upcoming snap polls

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PAS has identified several state seats to contest in during the coming snap polls.

Malay Mail:

Community Garden programme under Penjana to assist B40 farmers, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Community Garden programme, which provides the opportunity for participants to grow short-term crops especially vegetables, are being carried out actively throughout the c...

Malay Mail:

MACC rush to stop London law firm from releasing US$340m in suspected 1MDB funds but may already be too late

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has urgently launched a lawsuit in London, UK to prevent a law firm there from disbursing US$340 million (RM1.44 billion) allegedly bel...

Malay Mail:

Dewan Rakyat addresses issue of children who died after accidentally being left in cars

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A total of six deaths involving children who were accidentally left behind in vehicles have been reported in the country since 2018, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

theSun:

NUJ urges government to protect rights of journalists

THE National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia, on behalf of a coalition of organisations and civil society groups, has called on the Malaysian government to ensure its legal system protects th...

The Borneo Post:

EPU: Recipients listed under BSH B40 single list no longer eligible for BKSS monthly assistance

Bernama photo for illustration purposes only.

Malay Mail:

No funds for system to screen for arriving sex offenders, says deputy multimedia minister

theSun:

Borrowers can get help from AKPK or financial planners

PETALING JAYA: Restructuring loans can be a daunting task, but it is achievable with planning and reliable help, says a financial expert.

The Star:

Johor Fire and Rescue director: 517 buildings, including three hospitals, yet to receive Fire Certificate

JOHOR BARU: Some 517 buildings, including three hospitals in the state, have yet to receive their Fire Certificate (FC) from the Fire and Rescue Department, says Datuk Yahaya Madis.

The Star:

Wee: Some entertainment outlet operators getting own breathalyser test kits

KUALA LUMPUR: Some night clubs and pub operators have taken the initiative to get their own breathalyser test kits, in lieu of stiffer penalties for drink driving, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Malay Mail:

DAP MP asks Putrajaya if it has stopped UK dispute with Abu Dhabi fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Damansara MP Tony Pua said the government must clarify a report alleging that it has ceased challenging a previous settlement with the International Petroleum Investment Corpor...

theSun:

We are dealing with a health and economic crisis like no other

THE Covid-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century health crisis, the effects of which will be felt for decades to come.

theSun:

Ibrahim Ali expresses disgust over party hopping practices

GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Paduka Ibrahim Ali, the politician who once had the ignominy of being the poster boy of party hopping, has now come out to voice his disgust over the practice.

The Star:

Army nabs six illegal immigrants attempting to leave M'sia by boat

PETALING JAYA: A group of illegal immigrants waiting for a boat to leave the country were caught by the army on Sunday (Aug 2).

The Star:

What a memory: Five escape unhurt after elephant attacks car

IPOH: Five people escaped unhurt after their car was attacked by an elephant on the East-West Highway near Gerik on Sunday (Aug 2).

The Borneo Post:

Fire destroys empty house in Limbang

The empty house at Jalan Kubong being consumed by the fire.

The Star:

Chung makes comeback after divorce

HONG Kong singer Gillian Chung has made a comeback after taking a hiatus from work since her divorce public in May, reported Sin Chew Daily.

theSun:

Pak Lah is doing well, rumours about ill health untrue

The Star:

Lawyer, two others in legal bid to stop Sabah state election

KOTA KINABALU: A lawyer and two businesswomen have filed for a judicial review to stop the Sabah state elections in view of the current Covid-19 threat.

The Star:

Secretary glad to fulfil late Slim rep’s wish

THE secretary of Masjid Jamek in Kampung Kuala Slim in Perak, Shukeriradzi Md Said, said he was relieved to have fulfilled the wishes of the late Slim assemblyman Datuk Mohd Khusairi Abdul Talib who had donated five sacrificial cows for Hari Raya Haji.

The Star:

‘Turtle Lady’ receives lifetime achievement award

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s very own “Turtle Lady”, Prof Chan Eng Heng, has been honoured yet again, this time with a lifetime achievement award from the International Sea Turtle Society (ISTS).

The Star:

Exercise books still undelivered to 28 schools

TWENTY-EIGHT Tamil schools in Penang have not received exercise books needed by the pupils this year, Makkal Osai reported

The Star:

#WhereCodeMeetsCare

WITH the Covid-19 pandemic causing many to be unemployed, current and future working professionals need to reskill or upskill to remain relevant in their respective fields.

The Star:

ARE YOU A FIRESTARTER

HAVE you ever wondered who starts viral misinformation, and who spreads it?

The Star:

Abbess makes silky smooth tofu

PETALING JAYA: The fresh silky smooth tofu at the Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom, Selangor, is the effort of a Buddhist monk in a process which starts as early as six in the morning.

The Star:

Fire Dept rescues four in forest

BANDAR PERMAISURI: Four individuals, including two women, who were trapped following a water column phenomenon at Lata Payung Recreational Forest were rescued, said Setiu Fire and Rescue Station chief Zul Azman Jamaluddin.

The Star:

Nasi kandar with luxury on the side

GEORGE TOWN: Forget your usual nasi kandar meal as a famous Indian Muslim outlet here has moved it up a notch by offering jumbo squids, lobsters and hefty king crabs.

The Star:

Exco man: All should fly the Jalur Gemilang

IPOH: All premises in Perak should fly the Jalur Gemilang throughout the National Month as a show of gratitude for the peace and harmony that the country is enjoying, says a state executive councillor.

The Star:

More recycled goods collected, says SWCorp

KUALA LUMPUR: Though they are baby steps, it is still good news for the environment.

The Star:

Retailers see brisk sales as M’sians seek to upgrade home offices

KUALA LUMPUR: With employers encouraging work-from-home arrangements in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers are seeing more electronic items flying off the shelves as Malaysians upgrade their home-office setup.

The Star:

131 M’sians stranded in Yemen arrive home safely

PUTRAJAYA: The first group of 131 Malaysians reportedly stranded in Yemen since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport via a specially chartered Egypt Air flight.

The Star:

Curbs on online porn, child deaths from being left in cars among issues to be raised in Dewan Rakyat Monday (Aug 3)

KUALA LUMPUR: Online pornography and LGBT, child deaths due to being left in the car and more language interpreters needed are among issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat Monday (Aug 3).

The Star:

All eyes on Teluk Cempedak visitors

KUANTAN: An alarmingly huge number of visitors to Teluk Cempedak here is worrying the authorities.

The Star:

Learning to fall in love again with those old familiar places

GEORGE TOWN: With Covid-19 halting all overseas travel, more Malaysians are learning to explore their own turf.

The Star:

‘Don’t perform prayers on emergency lane’

KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists using the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK Highway) have been advised not to perform prayers on the emergency lane due to safety reasons.

The Straits Times:

Malaysia's ex-PM Abdullah Badawi alive and well, says office, refuting death rumours

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia's former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is still alive and well, according to the management of his gallery.

The Star:

‘Let Sabah use postal vote’

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Bersih 2.0 is calling for the Election Commission (EC) to consider allowing Sabahans working in Sarawak and the peninsula to cast postal votes in the coming state election.

The Star:

‘Govt gathering feedback on MCO woes’

KULIM: The government is gathering feedback on problems faced by industries and small traders during the recovery movement control order (MCO) period in an effort to help ease their burden in continuing business operations.

The Star:

Perak officials conduct regular checks on SOP

IPOH: Local council and police personnel have been conducting regular checks on shops and eateries to ensure strictcompliance with the latest standard operating procedure (SOP), says the state government.

The Star:

A handful still refuse to wear masks, say PJ cops

PETALING JAYA: Despite it being compulsory now to wear a face mask to stem the spread of Covid-19, there are a handful who still disregard the rule, police say.

The Star:

Small setbacks in Melaka, Sarawak

MELAKA: Unlike the situation in Negri Sembilan, Melaka and some cities in Sarawak are encountering setbacks in the public’s adherence of the standard operating procedure (SOP) to contain the sprea...

The Star:

More Negri folk observe SOP

SEREMBAN: With a hefty fine of RM1,000 for not complying with the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19, those with a “tidak apa” (indifferent) attitude have certainly woken up to reality, according to officials here.

The Star:

Traders worried false info may land them in trouble

JOHOR BARU: Shop and restaurant owners here are worried false information given by customers may also see them being slapped with fines by enforcement personnel during checks.

Malay Mail:

All you need to know about: The High Court’s judgment on Najib’s SRC trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The High Court’s verdict in convicting and sentencing Datuk Seri Najib Razak for the misappropriation of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds totalling RM42 million last week was ...

The Borneo Post:

Brazilian Amazon fires surge in July

Burnt trees in the Amazon rainforest, near Abuna, Rondonia state, Brazil.

The Borneo Post:

Afghan ceasefire holds as hundreds of Taliban prisoners freed

KABUL: A rare ceasefire between the Taliban and Afghan government appeared to hold for the third and final day on Sunday, with hundreds of militant prisoners released in a bid to bring peace talks clo...

The Borneo Post:

Iran says it has arrested head of US-based ‘terrorist group’

TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday it had arrested the head of a US-based “terrorist group” accused of being behind a deadly 2008 bombing in the southern city of Shiraz and planning other attacks.

The Borneo Post:

ShopBack teams up with Shopee Malaysia to launch Shopee AMS

Han (left) and Ho inked a partnership between ShopBack and Shopee to bring additional value to brands and shoppers in Malaysia.

The Borneo Post:

Be vigilant against cybercrimes, Kaspersky advises millennials

Cyber security expert, Kaspersky, advised millenials to be wary of cyber threats and prioritise online security especially now, when more people are increasing their time online during this Covid-19 p...

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