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Malay Mail:

Hannah Yeoh’s alleged slanderer to be charged soon, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Police know the identity of the person behind a fake Facebook post attributed to Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh and charges will soon be arraigned against the person, Tan Sri Abdul ...

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The Borneo Post:

Dr Mahathir declares independent bloc with Warisan

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday that he and five other members of Parliament will be an independent bloc inside and outside of Parliament together with Parti...

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Malay Mail:

MACC nabs Sabah minister’s lawyer over probe into Risda land deal, source says

KOTA KINABALU, July 10 — A lawyer acting for Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate investig...

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The Star:

Negri DAP chief wants Rahang rep to reconsider decision to quit party

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan DAP chief Anthony Loke wants party veteran and Rahang assemblyman Mary Josephine Prittam Singh to reconsider her decision to quit the party.

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The Borneo Post:

RM600 special aid for school bus drivers nationwide – Wee Ka Siong

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved a RM600 special assistance for 35,000 eligible school bus drivers nationwide totalling RM21 million, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Malay Mail:

Bukit Aman to moot review team on fireman Adib’s death, IGP says evidence inconclusive for charges

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador is proposing the set-up of a review committee to dig further into the sequence of events that led to the severe injuries...

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theSun:

Pathologist, among six men sentenced to death for murdering Kevin Morais (Updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: After nearly five years since the tragic death of deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais (pix), whose body was found in a barrel filled with concrete, six men were sen...

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The Borneo Post:

Newborn baby thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam

GEORGE TOWN: A teenage girl threw out her newborn baby girl from the 13th floor of her family’s apartment unit in Bandar Baru, Air Itam here yesterday.

Malay Mail:

‘Malaysia Prihatin’ is theme for 2020 National Day, Malaysia Day Celebrations, says minister

KUCHING, July 10 — ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares) has been chosen as the theme for this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Dat...

The Straits Times:

Malaysia sought Hong Kong's help in hunt for 1MDB fugitives

KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) - Malaysia's police sought help from Hong Kong authorities in its 1MDB probe that includes the hunt for Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the billion-dollar scandal.

The Star:

Mural artists honoured as King and Queen visit site in Taman Cahaya Alam

SHAH ALAM: Three young artists received a royal reward when the King and Queen visited their mural site near here.

Malay Mail:

RON95, RON97 up seven sen, diesel up three sen per litre

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The retail prices of RON95 and RON97 petrol will go up by seven sen to RM1.72 and RM2.02 per litre respectively while that of diesel will increase by three sen to RM1.87 per ...

The Star:

Covid-19: 13 new cases bring total to 8,696, no deaths

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 13 Covid-19 cases on Friday (July 10), taking the total number of infections in the country to 8,696.

Malay Mail:

Inquest on Nora Anne to begin on Aug 24

SEREMBAN, July 10 — The Coroner’s Court here today set August 24 to begin the inquest proceeding on a Franco-Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin who went missing and later found dead during a family ...

Malay Mail:

Minister: After revising poverty line index, Malaysia records 5.6pc poverty rate from 0.4pc in 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia’s poverty line index (PLI) has increased by a whopping five percentage points to 5.6 per cent or 405,441 households from 0.4 per cent or 24,700 households in 2016 ...

The Borneo Post:

Fridays now ‘Jawi Day’, beginning today – Zulkifli

Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to boost a tradition and culture that has shaped Malaysia, Fridays have now been declared ‘Jawi Day’, effective today.

The Star:

Court rejects MACC's bid to forfeit RM3mil from AGA Touch

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has failed in its bid to forfeit RM3mil that was seized from a bank account belonging to AGA Touch (M) Sdn Bhd, an IT firm, allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund scandal.

The Borneo Post:

Sibu cops carry out disposal of seized firearms, ammo

Collin (fourth left) and other police officers seen during the disposal of the firearms and ammunition.

Malay Mail:

Abd Latiff’s statement not reflective of Bersatu stand, says Ismail Sabri

KOTA KINABALU, July 10 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today that Rural Development Minister Datuk Abd Latiff Ahmad’s statement belittling Sabah Umno was his personal opi...

Malay Mail:

Having named top 50 in the world, UM declares holiday on July 30

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has declared July 30 as “cuti peristiwa” (occasional holiday) in conjunction with the university’s achievement of being named as one of the world...

Malay Mail:

Amid speculation of snap polls, Azmin says still a long way to go

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali today quashed talk that the 15th general election is around the corner.

The Star:

Three judges including two women elevated to Federal Court

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Three Court of Appeal judges including two women were elevated to the Federal Court.

Malay Mail:

Come meet Agong with me to talk interfaith harmony, federal unity minister tells Sarawak DCM

KUCHING, July 10 — Federal Minister of National Unity Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sidique today invited Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas to a discussion on ways to improve interfait...

Malay Mail:

CJ: Court has no power to get prosecutor to withdraw charges

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — The court does not have the power to direct or urge the public prosecutor to file or withdraw charges against any party in criminal cases,” said Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku M...

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: 115 detainees at immigration depot awaiting second Covid-19 test results before deportation

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — A total of 115 foreigners at the Sepang Immigration Detention Depot are awaiting the results of their second Covid-19 screening test before their deportation.

theSun:

Malaysian envoys can help in efforts to revive economy: Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today that Malaysian ambassadors and high commissioners have an important role to play in helping the government to revive the economy post-C...

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Malaysia records five local transmission cases – Health DG

File photo for illustration purposes PUTRAJAYA: After two days of zero local Covid-19 transmissions, Malaysia recorded five such cases today, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdulla...

Malay Mail:

Sarawak says two new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, Kuching now a yellow zone

KUCHING, July 10 — After registering zero new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases over the last 14 days, Kuching district recorded two positive cases over the last 24 hours.

theSun:

85% of consumers in Labuan face water supply disruption

LABUAN: An estimated 85% of consumers in Labuan including in the town centre and nearly all 27 villages on the duty-free island have been experiencing water supply disruption since Tuesday (July 4).

Malay Mail:

US committed to stronger defence ties with Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The United States (US) strongly valued its long and established partnership with Malaysia in the security and defence sector, said US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence fo...

theSun:

Robbery at furniture shop, assistant gets 11 stitches for head wound

KOTA TINGGI: A Pakistani furniture shop assistant received 11 stitches on the head after he was slashed with a parang in a robbery at Felda Sungai Sibol, Bandar Tenggara, here yesterday.

Malay Mail:

Enforcement personnel deployment at border areas limited to five years, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — To ensure that enforcement personnel assigned at the borders are not exposed to abuse of power, Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) will see to...

Malay Mail:

Azmin Ali: Govt focusing on reviving the economy within a year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 ― The government is focusing its efforts to revive the economy within a year, said Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali...

The Borneo Post:

MCMC, SMA to collaborate on improving 4G broadband connectivity in Sarawak

There will be further discussions after this on how to speed things up as well as collaborations between the MCMC and SMA.

Malay Mail:

KL freelance town planner charged with insulting Agong

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — A freelance town planner pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today with making and initiating offensive communications on Facebook against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong...

The Star:

Company director, a former senator, fined RM340k for having illegal immigrants at his business

ALOR GAJAH (Bernama): A former senator has been fined a total of RM340,000, in default 68 months’ jail, by the Sessions Court here after he pleaded guilty to allowing 68 illegal immigrants to enter his premises in January this year.

Malay Mail:

Cops nab man in Penang for attempting to hit son in lift with a hammer

GEORGE TOWN, July 10 ― Police have arrested a man who was featured in a video attempting to hit his eight-year-old son with a hammer in a lift of an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim, Air Itam, here y...

Malay Mail:

Sexual harassment in the workplace: More than 30 Malaysian civil societies call for zero tolerance in wake of allegations against IRF activist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 ― More than 30 local civil society organisations (CSO) say they are standing in solidarity with all sexual harassment survivors today, following allegations involving a senior ...

Malay Mail:

Report: Annual haze may return, possible further complications to Covid-19 patients

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Medical experts have warned that the annual haze which normally occurs between June and October may return if neighbouring countries and Malaysia failed to control open burni...

theSun:

Wee: 7 initiatives by PKA to revive Port Klang’s logistics, shipping sectors

PORT KLANG: Seven initiatives have been introduced by the Port Klang Authority (PKA) in an effort to alleviate the financial burden of players in the logistics and shipping sectors affected by the Cov...

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The Borneo Post:

Dr Mahathir declares independent bloc with Warisan

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The Borneo Post:

Ministry prepares consolidated form to speed up registration of private preschools

Fatimah speaks during the press conference held at her office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur.

The Borneo Post:

Bomba Miri makes history as zone, station heads get APC

(From left) Mohamad Hamdani, Law, Sim and Terry show their 2019 APC awards.

The Borneo Post:

Man doing time in Miri Central Prison sentenced to jail, whipping for cheating

MIRI: A prison inmate was sentenced to 18 months’ jail and ordered to be whipped three times for cheating a man over the sale of a non-existent car.

The Borneo Post:

Sibu cops carry out disposal of seized firearms, ammo

Collin (fourth left) and other police officers seen during the disposal of the firearms and ammunition.

The Borneo Post:

Eight fined RM25,000 each for illegally having forest produce

The four accused from the third case walk out of the courtroom.

The Borneo Post:

Newborn baby thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam

GEORGE TOWN: A teenage girl threw out her newborn baby girl from the 13th floor of her family’s apartment unit in Bandar Baru, Air Itam here yesterday.

The Borneo Post:

RM600 special aid for school bus drivers nationwide – Wee Ka Siong

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved a RM600 special assistance for 35,000 eligible school bus drivers nationwide totalling RM21 million, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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The Star:

Dr M says thank you for birthday wishes, happy that he is still remembered

PETALING JAYA: Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has thanked everyone including his nemesis Datuk Seri Najib Razak for the well-wishes on his 95th birthday.

Malay Mail:

Anwar says Malaysia rich, but many people still poor due to ingrained rent seeking culture

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia is a country blessed with many natural resources that is seeing poverty growing due to a deeply entrenched culture that prioritises self-profit among a small band of...

Malay Mail:

Abd Latiff’s statement not reflective of Bersatu stand, says Ismail Sabri

Malay Mail:

Public, private skills training institutes resuming operations in stages

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — With the fight against Covid-19 in the country almost won, the 1,301 skills training institutes comprising 784 Public Skills Training Institutes (ILKA) and 517 Private Skills Tr...

Malay Mail:

Hannah Yeoh’s alleged slanderer to be charged soon, says IGP

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Malay Mail:

MAIPk sponsored students have until July 17 to decide on USAS offer

IPOH, July 10 — Perak Islamic Religious Council & Malay Customs (MAIPK) sponsored students in the Middle East, who have returned home following the Covid-19 pandemic, have until July 17 to accept or...

Malay Mail:

‘Malaysia Prihatin’ is theme for 2020 National Day, Malaysia Day Celebrations, says minister

Malay Mail:

Haniza Talha no more state exco member from today, says Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Today was Haniza Mohamed Talha’s last day of service as Selangor Housing and Urban Living Committee Chairman, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.

Malay Mail:

205 Malaysians in India, Saudi Arabia arrive home

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — A total of 205 Malaysians from Chennai, India and Saudi Arabia have arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) via Malindo Air and Saudia Airlines.

theSun:

Relief for Morais family after conviction of killers

KUALA LUMPUR: After an almost five-year stressful wait, justice was finally served to the family of the late Datuk Kevin Morais, when the six men charged with murdering the deputy public prosecutor (D...

Malay Mail:

MMEA detects syndicates selling fish bombing devices in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, July 10 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detected syndicates from neighbouring countries that brought in fish bombing equipment before selling it to foreign fish...

Malay Mail:

Having named top 50 in the world, UM declares holiday on July 30

theSun:

Aidiladha tickets on sale from tomorrow: KTMB

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) tickets for the Aidiladha “balik kampung” exodus out of cities and back will be on sale from tomorrow (July 11), online and at all railway station...

The Star:

Netherlands takes Russia to European rights court over MH17 downing

THE HAGUE (AFP): The Netherlands said on Friday (July 10) it would take Russia to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for its role in bringing down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.

Malay Mail:

Amid speculation of snap polls, Azmin says still a long way to go

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali today quashed talk that the 15th general election is around the corner.

The Star:

Three judges including two women elevated to Federal Court

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Three Court of Appeal judges including two women were elevated to the Federal Court.

The Star:

Serving the community: Dr Wee thanks Johor Sultan for giving land to MCA Crisis Relief Squad

JOHOR BARU: Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has thanked Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar for giving a piece of land to the MCA Crisis Relief Squad (CRSM).

Malay Mail:

Dr M: Thank you for your heartening birthday wishes, gives me incentive to do something for Malaysia (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who turned 95 today has found a new “incentive” to continue living and do “something” for the country.

Malay Mail:

Malaysian households spent RM4,534 per month on average in 2019, latest statistics show

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Households in Malaysia spent RM4,534 on average per month in 2019, an increase from RM4,033 in 2016, the latest statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) s...

Malay Mail:

Come meet Agong with me to talk interfaith harmony, federal unity minister tells Sarawak DCM

Malay Mail:

Malaysia sees 36.8pc drop in international tourist arrivals in first quarter of this year

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — Malaysia recorded 4.23 million tourist arrivals in the first quarter of this year, a drop of 36.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, said the Malaysia Tourism Promoti...

theSun:

Police looking for witness in drug case

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are looking for a witness to assist in a case investigation conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Brickfields district police headquarters.

The Star:

Kedah police chief to head Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Dept

KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah police chief Comm Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob will take over as the new Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director.

Malay Mail:

Just what is it about Anwar’s Malaysian dream isn’t good enough to name him Pakatan’s PM-to-be? PKR MP asks Dr M

JOHOR BARU, July 10 — Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim believes PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is Pakatan Harapan’s best candidate for prime minister as he encapsulates the dreams Malays...

theSun:

B40, M40 and T20 households classified into 10 categories

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Statistics Malaysia has developed more detailed household classification under its Household Income and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 to enable focused planning and monitori...

The Star:

Free entry for frontliners at Melaka water theme park

MELAKA: Frontliners will get to enter a Melaka water theme park for free as an appreciation for their commitment during the movement control order (MCO).

The Borneo Post:

Safety and security aspects for kindergartens, nurseries under state JPNIN to be improved – Halimah

Halimah (left) gestures during her working visit to Taska Genius Perpaduan.

The Straits Times:

Malaysia sought Hong Kong's help in hunt for 1MDB fugitives

KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) - Malaysia's police sought help from Hong Kong authorities in its 1MDB probe that includes the hunt for Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the billion-dollar scandal.

Malay Mail:

Bukit Aman to moot review team on fireman Adib’s death, IGP says evidence inconclusive for charges

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Malay Mail:

CJ: Court has no power to get prosecutor to withdraw charges

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: 115 detainees at immigration depot awaiting second Covid-19 test results before deportation

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — A total of 115 foreigners at the Sepang Immigration Detention Depot are awaiting the results of their second Covid-19 screening test before their deportation.

theSun:

Malaysian envoys can help in efforts to revive economy: Muhyiddin

theSun:

Sisters in Simpang Ampat house fire succumb to injuries

NIBONG TEBAL: The two sisters who suffered serious burns in a fire at their home in Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Simpang Ampat near here yesterday, died today.

The Star:

Haniza Talha removed from Selangor exco

KLANG: Former PKR women's wing chief Haniza Talha has been officially removed as a Selangor exco member following her expulsion from the party recently.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Malaysia records five local transmission cases – Health DG

Malay Mail:

DAP’s Anthony Loke urges Rahang rep to rethink leaving party, says no time limit, no pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Rahang assemblyman Mary Josephine Prittam Singh who announced her resignation from DAP and stunned its leaders today has been asked to reconsider her decision by the party’...

Malay Mail:

Sarawak says two new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, Kuching now a yellow zone

KUCHING, July 10 — After registering zero new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases over the last 14 days, Kuching district recorded two positive cases over the last 24 hours.

theSun:

Poverty eradication & uplifting standard of living main agenda of the nation: Mustapa

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to eradicate poverty and uplifting the standard of living of the people would remain as among the country’s main agenda, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department ...

The Borneo Post:

Competitions for non-contact sports without audience allowed beginning July 15 – Ismail Sabri

Bernama file photo for illustration purposes. PUTRAJAYA: The hosting of local tournaments and championships for non-contact sports without an audience will be allowed beginning July 15, says Senior...

The Borneo Post:

S’wak to host Malaysia Day celebrations for second consecutive year

Saifuddin (third left) and Dr Rundi (third right), joined by assistant ministers and ministry officials, hold aloft the logo and theme for this year’s National Month celebrations.

The Borneo Post:

Businesses in Miri and Limbang to take hit from Brunei’s border charge, says group

Limbang geographically sandwiched by Brunei.

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: Malaysia has 13 new Covid-19 cases, 12 recoveries, no deaths today

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — Malaysia recorded 13 new Covid-19 cases and 12 recoveries today.

The Star:

Boat mishap: Body of former navy man found in Omadal waters

KOTA KINABALU: The body of an ex-navy man has been found one week after he went missing following a boat capsize incident.

The Star:

Sarawak to host M'sia Day celebration for second year running

KUCHING: Sarawak will host the Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 for the second year in a row.

The Star:

Mural artists honoured as King and Queen visit site in Taman Cahaya Alam

SHAH ALAM: Three young artists received a royal reward when the King and Queen visited their mural site near here.

The Borneo Post:

Govt to increase annual grants by RM500 for KRT – Halimah

Halimah speaking to reporters.

The Borneo Post:

Rabies Prevention Operation to catch strays to be held in Sibu

Dog owners having their pets vaccinated at a rabies vaccination drive.

Channel NewsAsia:

Malaysia to hold inquest into Franco-Irish teen's death

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will next month open an inquest into the death of a Franco-Irish teenager whose body was found in the jungle after she disappeared from a resort, her family's lawyer said Frida...

Malay Mail:

RON95, RON97 up seven sen, diesel up three sen per litre

Malay Mail:

MACC nabs Sabah minister’s lawyer over probe into Risda land deal, source says

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theSun:

85% of consumers in Labuan face water supply disruption

LABUAN: An estimated 85% of consumers in Labuan including in the town centre and nearly all 27 villages on the duty-free island have been experiencing water supply disruption since Tuesday (July 4).

theSun:

Pathologist, among six men sentenced to death for murdering Kevin Morais (Updated)

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Malay Mail:

US committed to stronger defence ties with Malaysia

theSun:

Robbery at furniture shop, assistant gets 11 stitches for head wound

KOTA TINGGI: A Pakistani furniture shop assistant received 11 stitches on the head after he was slashed with a parang in a robbery at Felda Sungai Sibol, Bandar Tenggara, here yesterday.

The Star:

Covid-19: 13 new cases bring total to 8,696, no deaths

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 13 Covid-19 cases on Friday (July 10), taking the total number of infections in the country to 8,696.

The Borneo Post:

Fuel prices: Petrol up 7 sen, diesel up 3 sen

Harga Runcit Produk Petroleum Bagi Tempoh 11 Julai 2020 Sehingga 17 Julai 2020.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Sarawak no longer all ‘green’, two new cases in Kuching

KUCHING: Kuching’s status as a Covid-19 green zone has ended in just two days after two new positive Covid-19 cases were recorded here today.

Malay Mail:

Enforcement personnel deployment at border areas limited to five years, says Bukit Aman

The Star:

Negri DAP chief wants Rahang rep to reconsider decision to quit party

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan DAP chief Anthony Loke wants party veteran and Rahang assemblyman Mary Josephine Prittam Singh to reconsider her decision to quit the party.

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The Star:

Former housing minister's wife Cheong Guek Mee dies at 63

ALOR SETAR: Puan Sri Cheong Guek Mee, wife of former housing & local government minister Tan Sri Chor Chee Heung passed away on July 8 at Kedah Medical Centre (KMC) here.

Malay Mail:

Statistics Dept: Malaysia’s new poverty line income is RM2,208, over 400k households considered poor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia revised the national poverty line income from RM980 to RM2,208, which means that over 400,000 households in the country with monthly incomes below this level were co...

Malay Mail:

Inquest on Nora Anne to begin on Aug 24

The Borneo Post:

Finas looking to empower payment to local film producers under Compulsory Screening Scheme

(From left) Norman, Zakaria, Ahmad Idham and Norhyati fielding questions from reporters during the press conference.

The Borneo Post:

SMK Agama Sibu dedicated to ensuring students strictly adhere with SOPs

The bed in the hostels that have been arranged one metre apart according to the SOPs. SIBU: SMK Agama Sibu will ensure its students will strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in...

Malay Mail:

Minister: After revising poverty line index, Malaysia records 5.6pc poverty rate from 0.4pc in 2016

Malay Mail:

Six including former pathologist sentenced to death over DPP Kevin Morais murder

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The High Court has sentenced six men to death over the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Kevin Morais.

theSun:

MOH, architects to further improve hospital infrastructure: Health DG

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) hopes architects and consultants involved in building hospitals will continue to work together with the Ministry of Health (MO...

The Star:

Actress Zarina Anjoulie obtains judgment in default against Amyza

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The High Court here has an application by actress-cum-model Zarina Anjoulie Mohamad Fahizul for a judgment in default in a RM3mil defamation suit filed against actress Amyza Aznan.

The Borneo Post:

Statistics Dept revises M’sia poverty line to RM2,208

File photo for illustration.

The Borneo Post:

Fridays now ‘Jawi Day’, beginning today – Zulkifli

Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to boost a tradition and culture that has shaped Malaysia, Fridays have now been declared ‘Jawi Day’, effective today.

Malay Mail:

Azmin Ali: Govt focusing on reviving the economy within a year

Malay Mail:

Johor MP claims Parliament sitting on Monday will focus on removal of Dewan Rakyat’s speaker and deputy instead of current issues post Covid-19

JOHOR BARU, July 10 — Johor Baru MP Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today claimed that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government will focus on the appointment of the new Dewan Rakyat speaker instead of disc...

The Borneo Post:

Stranded containers at Miri Port resolved, fault found in documentation

Lee (left) chairing the meeting at Miri Islamic Department this morning.

The Borneo Post:

Man arrested for alleged incest with own daughter resulting in pregnancy

File photo for illustration purposes KUCHING: A 52-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly committing incest with his 23-year-old daughter since January, 2016.

The Borneo Post:

MCMC, SMA to collaborate on improving 4G broadband connectivity in Sarawak

There will be further discussions after this on how to speed things up as well as collaborations between the MCMC and SMA.

Malay Mail:

Johor DAP Youth chief: Matter of time before Umno betrays Bersatu and Muhyiddin

JOHOR BARU, July 10 — Johor DAP Youth chief Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said the latest “verbal” spat between Rural Development Minister Datuk Abdul Latiff Ahmad and Umno leaders is a clear signal ...

The Star:

Inquest into Nora Anne's death to start on Aug 24

SEREMBAN: The Coroner's Court here will hold a two-week inquest beginning Aug 24 to determine the cause of death of 15-year-old Irish schoolgirl Nora Anne Quoirin.

The Star:

Sahabat, the injured baby elephant on its way to full recovery

KOTA KINABALU: Sahabat, the wandering injured elephant which was rescued from an estate in Lahad Datu in April, has turned from scared and wild to a friendly and happy calf.

The Star:

PKR will contest same seats if snap polls called … but no, state assemblies unlikely to be dissolved, says Penang chief

GEORGE TOWN: PKR will contest mainly in Bayan Baru, Balik Pulau, Permatang Pauh and Nibong Tebal if a snap election is called, says Balik Pulau MP Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.

The Star:

KKIP Aerospace starts training programme for aviation technicians

KOTA KINABALU: KKIP Aerospace Sdn Bhd has started training future aircraft technicians at its aerospace training centre ahead of the eventual return of normalcy of the travel and aviation industries.

Malay Mail:

KL freelance town planner charged with insulting Agong

The Star:

Court rejects MACC's bid to forfeit RM3mil from AGA Touch

The Star:

Company director, a former senator, fined RM340k for having illegal immigrants at his business

The Star:

CSR programme to help schools in digital drive

A total of 500 schools nationwide are set to benefit from the implementation of cashless solutions and artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition over the next few months, thanks to a joint co...

The Star:

Covid-19: Melaka CM thanks locals for making state a green zone

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister has thanked the locals for doing their part in turning the state into a Covid-19 green zone.

The Star:

Dead: Newborn baby thrown out of apartment

GEORGE TOWN: A newborn baby, believed to have been thrown out of a building, was found dead on the grounds of an apartment block in Farlim early on Friday morning (July 10).

Malay Mail:

Najib: Victory in Chini by-election proves Malay voters prefer Muafakat Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said voter sentiments, especially in Malay heartlands, are still with Barisan Nasional (BN) and Muafakat Nasional (MN). He said t...

theSun:

Refusal to accept reality on poverty Malaysia’s biggest challenge

PETALING JAYA: The government’s refusal to accept criticism and engage with experts and stakeholders seems to be its biggest obstacle in addressing the issue of poverty in the country.

theSun:

Prosecution seeks stay of decision on forfeiture of RM1.59m belonging to Johor Baru BN, Jakel Trading

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has sought for a stay of the High Court’s decision in dismissing its application to forfeit RM1.59 million that was seized from Jakel Tr...

theSun:

Consumers, smugglers to blame for e-waste dumping

AN attempt to smuggle a container of electronic waste (e-waste) into the country was foiled on June 7 after a tip-off from BAN (Basel Action Network).

The Borneo Post:

Parents encouraged to check SOP compliance by schools

Misterine (front, left) and teachers at the state-level Teachers Day celebration yesterday.

The Borneo Post:

20 years’ jail, 10 lashes for impregnating young girl

KOTA KINABALU: A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years’ jail and 10 strokes of the cane for raping a teenager.

The Borneo Post:

Too early to say Kota Belud padi project has failed – Kiandee

Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee KOTA BELUD: It is too early to describe the Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) project in the district as a ‘failure’, said Federal Agriculture and Foo...

Malay Mail:

Income inequality in Malaysia widened even while median household income rose to RM5,873 in 2019, according to latest statistics

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 ― As the median household income continues to grow in Malaysia, the latest official statistics showed that income inequality in the country has gone up in 2019 when compared to...

theSun:

Rise in room bookings encouraging: Hoteliers

PETALING JAYA: Hoteliers are pleased by the increase in the number of room bookings since the government lifted restrictions on local holidays.

The Star:

Cops detain three teenage bikers for riding dangerously

KEPALA BATAS: Three Mat Rempit, including a 15-year-old, were detained here early on Friday morning (July 10) for reckless and dangerous riding.

Malay Mail:

Najib denies using ‘cybertroopers’, says social media postings are factual

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he has never engaged with “cybertroopers” to help with his postings on social media.

theSun:

Monitor customers, pub owners told

PETALING JAYA: For purveyors of booze, the more you drink, the better it is for them.

The Star:

Sabah govt should tailor-make solutions for different tourism segments

KOTA KINABALU: The state government should use different approaches and allocate different subsidies according to the types of tourism players in Sabah as not everyone is faced with the same problem amid Covid-19.

The Star:

Paul Yong says being headhunted by political parties, but will remain independent for now

BATU GAJAH: Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, a former DAP member, says he has been approached by several political parties.

theSun:

Need to curb illegal e-trash imports

PETALING JAYA: Taking ownership and strengthening enforcement are vital steps to curb the illegal import of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia.

Malay Mail:

Cops nab man in Penang for attempting to hit son in lift with a hammer

theSun:

Retiree claims scammed in non-existent bitcoin investment venture

KUANTAN: A retiree has lodged a police report claiming he lost RM53,500 after he was scammed in a non-existent bitcoin investment venture since three years ago.

theSun:

No good reason to remove speaker

PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Rakyat has the power under the Federal Constitution to remove the speaker of the House.

The Star:

Highway by-passing Brunei must be priority after fee hike by sultanate, says politician

MIRI: The Federal Government and Sarawak state government must start construction of a new highway linking northern Borneo that will by-pass Brunei, following the latest move by the sultanate to impose new exorbitant travel charges on land commuters.

Malay Mail:

BN will defend all traditional seats in GE15, says Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa today said the coalition will defend all of its traditional seats in the next general election.

theSun:

Twin plan needed

PETALING JAYA: Requiring employers to advertise job vacancies for locals for at least 30 days before they can hire foreigners is commendable, although its effectiveness remains in question.

The Star:

Undersea tunnel project: Former finance minister to give statement to MACC

GEORGE TOWN: Members of the press have been camped out since early morning at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) state headquarters amid speculation that a former finance minister will be giving his statement today (July 10).

The Star:

UM's Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman appointed president of International AIDS Society

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been appointed the International AIDS Society's (IAS) president for the 2020-2022 term.

Malay Mail:

Sexual harassment in the workplace: More than 30 Malaysian civil societies call for zero tolerance in wake of allegations against IRF activist

Malay Mail:

Report: Annual haze may return, possible further complications to Covid-19 patients

theSun:

Three men died, two seriously injured in Jalan Kuala Jeneris accident

KUALA BERANG: Three men died and two others were seriously injured in an accident involving a trailer lorry and a Toyota Vios car at Kilometre 42, Jalan Kuala Jeneris-Sungai Gawi (Aring), yesterday ev...

The Star:

Malaysia completes term as chair of G77 Vienna Chapter

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has successfully completed its term as the chair of the Group of 77 and China (G77) Vienna Chapter on June 30, says the permanent mission of Malaysia to the United Nations in Vienna.

The Borneo Post:

AirAsia to emerge stronger from pandemic: Fernandes

AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes told AFP the top budget carrier would emerge ‘stronger’ from the coronavirus pandemic despite a warning about its future.

theSun:

Wee: 7 initiatives by PKA to revive Port Klang’s logistics, shipping sectors

The Star:

Iconic nasi kandar shop recognised

THE famous Hameediyah Restaurant in Penang went into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the country’s ‘Oldest Nasi Kandar Restaurant’ after 114 years in business.

Malay Mail:

Experts: Rethink on urban design much needed as Covid-19 reshapes what Malaysians want, need

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — One unexpected thing that came about because of the Covid-19 pandemic is an appreciation for a better quality lifestyle.

theSun:

MOH recognises media role in fighting Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has acknowledged the role of the media in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

theSun:

Water supply issue: Sharing between states to overcome shortages - Tuan Ibrahim

MALACCA: The Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) is in the midst of discussion on sharing of water between states, in efforts to resolve the country’s water supply problem, its Minister Tuan Ibrah...

theSun:

Wesley’s ‘Borneo Barbie’ dolls get noticed by Motac

KUALA LUMPUR: Wesley Anak Juntan, an Iban youth whose customised ‘Borneo Barbie’ dolls have been trending on social media recently, has received the attention of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and ...

theSun:

Initiatives announced by govt provide relief to Felda settlers - GWGF

SHAH ALAM: The Felda Vision Generation Alliance (GWGF) has described the various initiatives announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during the launching of the national-level Felda Settl...

theSun:

MYC offers to act as facilitator in handling Parlimen Digital issue

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) has offered itself as facilitator in addressing the issue over Parlimen Digital, a platform to bring together youth aspirations, which had recently spar...

The Star:

Minister: It’s misleading to say cost will go down if ECRL scale reduced

PETALING JAYA: Reducing the scale of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project does not mean there will be effective cost savings, says the Transport Minister.

The Star:

Armenian Street traders offer discounts to entice visitors

GEORGE TOWN: The heritage city still has much to offer, with shop and stall traders now bringing down their prices for holidaymakers during the recovery phase of the movement control order (MCO).

The Star:

Let Malaysian students continue with online studies, US urged

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian government is hoping that the United States will find a “feasible solution” for Malaysian students to continue pursuing their studies online and remain in the country.

The Star:

Desperate for a lifeline

PETALING JAYA: Twelve Vietnamese seafarers, including the captain, have been stranded in Malaysian waters in deplorable conditions since they started work aboard the vessel in mid-March this year.

The Star:

Activist held for allegedly groping trainee doctor

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a 56-year-old prominent activist over alleged sexual assault on a male trainee doctor last year.

The Star:

Retiree pleads guilty to sexual assault of teen

BUTTERWORTH: A 65-year-old retired gardener has pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here to sexually assaulting his 17-year-old stepdaughter.

The Star:

Actress Fan uses name of character she hates on TikTok

DISGRACED actress Fan Bingbing (pic) has joined the popular social media app TikTok but startled fans by choosing the name of a character she hated as her display handle, reported China Press.

The Star:

Driver killed, cop injured in crash

IPOH: A lorry driver was killed while a policeman suffered broken ribs in an accident involving two lorries at the 383rd kilometre northbound of the North-South Expressway, near Slim River.

The Star:

Four Awas cameras for ‘killer stretch’ near Menora Tunnel

IPOH: The “killer stretch” near the Menora Tunnel on the North-South Expressway, near here, will be installed with four new Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) cameras, says Datuk Shaharuddin Khalid.

The Star:

Billionaire envoy’s stint in Malaysia ends

KUALA LUMPUR: Having just returned from an unexpected three-month stay in Singapore when Malaysia closed its borders, Indonesia’s billionaire ambassador Rusdi Kirana is taking off for good.

The Star:

Nine nabbed for cheating 90-year-old of RM3.8mil

PETALING JAYA: Nine suspects have been arrested for cheating a 90-year-old woman of RM3.83mil in savings.

The Star:

Classes for the poor to go on

JOHOR BARU: The restrictions that came with the movement control order (MCO) did not deter him from continuing his “classes” for underprivileged children.

The Star:

Temporary weekend closure of MRT stations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Mass Rail Transit (MRT) stations at Sungai Buloh, Kampung Selamat and Kwasa Damansara will be closed over six weekends this month in August and September for rail maintenance works.

The Star:

Sabah cops arrest man accused of raping niece

KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested a man following a report alleging that he had been raping his teenage niece since 2018.

The Star:

Najib can check goods after July 21

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor are allowed to inspect items seized by the police from a premises belonging to Obyu Holdings Sdn Bhd, allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund scandal, from July 21 onwards.

The Star:

Former politician charged

PETALING JAYA: A former politician was among six men charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with the abduction of a businessman who was later found dead in Rawang.

The Star:

All ready to return to campus life

JOHOR BARU: University students are looking forward to the reopening of their campuses, which is expected to begin this month after they were closed due to the movement control order.

The Star:

First real holiday since MCO began

PETALING JAYA: It will be the first “real” holiday for many Malaysians since the movement control order started in March – a three-day weekend break for the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations on July 31.

The Star:

Heated debates in store but MPs get to unwind too

KUALA LUMPUR: Monday’s Parliament meeting will see MPs enjoying facilities at two new buildings at the Parliament House here.

The Star:

‘Get foreign workers tested’

PETALING JAYA: Employers are encouraged to send more foreign workers for Covid-19 test as only a fraction of some 2.3 million registered foreign workers have been tested, say industry players.

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