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The Straits Times:

Coronavirus: Malaysia's Cabinet to discuss next steps to ease curbs on Saturday

PUTRAJAYA • Malaysia's government will discuss standard operating procedures (SOP) for several businesses and social activities this weekend, indicating that these activities could be allowed to res...

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theSun:

Enter Sabah to generate if Covid-19 free

KOTA KINABALU: The state government’s decision to open all entry gates to Sabah is aimed at reviving the economic sector which is affected following the COVID-19 pandemic since the Movement Control ...

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theSun:

PM, 34 officers to resume work tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA: All the 35 government officers, including Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who were ordered to undergo mandatory self-quarantine after they were found to be in close contact with a...

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theSun:

Armada leader detained over Syed Saddiq’s missing cash: MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: A Bersatu Armada (Youth) leader has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for investigation over former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman...

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The Star:

Three motorists arrested for drink driving in PJ

PETALING JAYA: Another three motorists have been arrested for drink driving, as police here continue their operations against driving under the influence.

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The Straits Times:

KL rescinds allocation of 5G spectrum after doubts over process

Malaysia yesterday rescinded the awarding of the highly sought-after 5G telecommunications spectrum after questions were raised over the sudden allocation to several players, including the little-know...

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The Straits Times:

Johor Sultan warns he will dissolve state assembly if power grabbing carries on

JOHOR BARU • Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has issued a stern warning that he will dissolve the Johor state assembly if power grabbing among elected representatives continues.

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theSun:

Prosecution urges court to convict Najib on seven charges over SRC funds

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution in the trial of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s case involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds today urged the High Court to convict the former prime minister on all seven...

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theSun:

SOPs being fine tuned to reopen barber shops, recreational parks in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) will fine-tune the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the reopening of recreational parks, barber shops, fitness centres or gyms a...

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theSun:

Tengku Zafrul meets Education Minister on Economic Recovery Plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today met Senior Minister and Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin to discuss education issues for the upcoming Short-Term Econo...

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theSun:

Guidelines for reopening schools to be distributed tomorrow - Mohd Radzi

KAJANG: The school reopening management guidelines will be distributed tomorrow (June 4) to allow schools and teachers to make appropriate preparations, said Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin.

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The Straits Times:

Malaysian durian traders turn to online sales

GEORGE TOWN • Malaysia's Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority has anticipated a lower-than-normal durian yield this season, at below 300,000 metric tonnes, due to frequent rainfall and a lack of...

The Borneo Post:

High Court sets Aug 6 to hear judicial review application on LTTE

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday fixed Aug 6 to hear the judicial review application filed by taxi driver V Balamurugan to delist LTTE from being gazetted as a terrorist group.

theSun:

Traffic policeman remanded five days over bribery case

KOTA BARU: The Magistrate’s Court here ordered a traffic police corporal to be remanded for five days beginning today to facilitate investigation into a case of soliciting and receiving RM1,000 brib...

The Star:

'Puding buih' food poisoning victim dies

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): A victim of the puding buih food poisoning incident in Terengganu has died at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ), says state Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus.

The Straits Times:

Malaysian beauty queen sorry over racist remarks on US protests

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Malaysian beauty queen has apologised after her comments that black people should "relax" in response to raging US protests against police racism sparked an online outcry, inclu...

Malay Mail:

Fire Dept reminds shopping malls to ensure emergency exits remain accessible during CMCO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — On May 4, shopping malls which had been largely empty and quiet for the last 47 days slowly came alive after the government announced that restaurants and other retail outlets...

The Borneo Post:

Five caught abusing drugs at Kota Padawan shoplot

A combination photo shows the drugs and the suspects being rounded up by police.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Foreign missions thank govt for action, treatment for immigration detainees

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Missions whose citizens have been affected in Covid-19 infection clusters at three immigration detention depots here are grateful to the Malaysian government for their prompt act...

Malay Mail:

Socso: Job losses in Malaysia increased by 42pc in Q1 due to Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, job losses in the country has increased by 42 per cent year-on-year for this first quarter (Q1 2020), according to the Social Security Organisati...

theSun:

Malaysia still short of psychologists to provide counselling: Noor Hisham

PUTRAJAYA: There is still insufficient number of psychologists to provide counselling in the country, as the counsellor-to-individual ratio is 1: 52,000 when the normal ratio is 1: 500.

theSun:

Good job letting professionals handle Covid-19: Tun M

KUALA LUMPUR: The current government has done a good job for letting professionals spearhead and handle the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic health crisis, said former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathi...

theSun:

MOH confident implementation of school guidelines can curb Covid-19

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is confident that the implementation of the School Reopening Management Guidelines is able to contain the spread of Covid-19 infection if social distancing is c...

theSun:

109,617 SPM school leavers get further studies offer for 2020/2021 sessions

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 109,617 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2019 school leavers have been offered places at public universities (UA), Institute of Teacher Education (IPG), matriculation colleges (KM)...

The Star:

Kuala Langat semi-enhanced MCO largest set up so far, says district officer

KUALA LANGAT: The semi-enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kuala Langat is the largest that has been set up so far.

theSun:

Kedah govt will follow Federal Govt’s lead on sale of alcohol

ALOR STAR: The Kedah government will follow the Federal Government’s lead on issues related to the sale of alcholic drinks, said Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor He said the Federal Government ...

The Star:

SRC trial: Najib genuinely believed RM42mil were donations from Saudi royals, court hears

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court heard that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak truly believed that the money he received in his accounts were donations from Saudi royals.

Malay Mail:

All children’s nurseries in Terengganu to operate from Tuesday

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 3 — The Terengganu state government has permitted all children’s nurseries in the state to operate from next Tuesday.

The Star:

Pakatan vows to give Barisan a run for their money in Chini by-election

KUANTAN: Pakatan Harapan will not give way to an easy win for Barisan Nasional in the Chini by-election.

theSun:

Kelantan, Sabah to allow 40 to perform Friday prayers beginning June 5

KOTA BARU: The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V has consented for Friday prayers to be performed at all mosques in the state beginning this Friday (June 5) with a congregation of 40 people.

theSun:

Deadline to submit tax returns extended to June 30

PUTRAJAYA: The deadline to file the various income tax return forms (BNCP) for the assessment year of 2019 for those who do not own a business has been extended to June 30.

Malay Mail:

Want to visit Perak govt offices? Download MySejahtera app first, says MB

IPOH, June 3 — Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu advised future visitors to state and local government offices to first download the MySejahtera phone application.

theSun:

Govt-backed studies show Penang Hill cable car project impractical: NGO

GEORGE TOWN: Studies conducted by several government departments have shown that the proposed cable car for Penang Hill was not suitable to be implemented, according to a non-governmental organisation...

theSun:

Penang MACC receives report against former minister, ex-AG over alleged power abuse

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang chapter of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today received a report against a former minister and the former Attorney-General over alleged abuse of power when th...

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Sarikei MP discharged from hospital after 79-day battle

Andrew Wong Ling Biu SIBU: Sarikei MP Andrew Wong Ling Biu, who was admitted in Sibu Hospital on March 7 after testing positive for Covid-19, has been discharged on May 30, said Sarawak DAP deputy ch...

theSun:

MCA supports stiffer penalties for DUI

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA supports amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to provide stiffer penalties against driving under the influence (DUI) to protect innocent motorists against drunk driver...

The Star:

Penang activists lodge MACC report against Guan Eng, Tommy Thomas over alleged bank freeze letter

GEORGE TOWN: Social activists in Penang have lodged a report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the former finance minister and former attorney general.

The Star:

Wildlife rangers capture bull elephant raiding Tawau plantations

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife rangers have captured a bull Bornean pygmy elephant that was marauding farms of villagers at Felda Umas Umas on the Sabah east coast.

theSun:

TNB: Foreign utility companies also use prorated method

KUALA LUMPUR: The prorated method used by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) in calculating electricity bills is also adopted by utility companies in other countries such as Australia and those in Europe, said...

The Star:

Discussions underway with public varsity VCs to lower fees, says Higher Education DG

PETALING JAYA: Cheaper fees could be on the cards for public higher education institution (IPTA) students, says Higher Education director-general Prof Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak.

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The Borneo Post:

Call to build overhead pedestrian bridge in Inanam township

The new police station in Inanam.

The Borneo Post:

240 illegals deported to Indonesia

The illegal immigrants waiting to board a ferry to Nunukan, Indonesia during the deportation process yesterday.

Malay Mail:

Fire Dept reminds shopping malls to ensure emergency exits remain accessible during CMCO

Malay Mail:

KL police chief: 11 nabbed for driving under influence

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Eleven men were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Op Mabuk and crime prevention operations at four locations in the federal capital last night.

Malay Mail:

Dr Noor Hisham: Transition in govt does not hamper Covid-19 fight

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — A transition in government does not disrupt the effort of the Ministry of Health (MOH) from continuing to combat the spread of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, said Health directo...

The Straits Times:

Malaysian durian traders turn to online sales

The Straits Times:

KL rescinds allocation of 5G spectrum after doubts over process

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The Straits Times:

Johor Sultan warns he will dissolve state assembly if power grabbing carries on

JOHOR BARU • Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has issued a stern warning that he will dissolve the Johor state assembly if power grabbing among elected representatives continues.

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The Straits Times:

Coronavirus: Malaysia's Cabinet to discuss next steps to ease curbs on Saturday

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The Borneo Post:

Drag in Carlsberg Malaysia’s 1Q sales

Weaker sales stemming from the absence of Chinese New Year frontloading as well as the MCO since March 18 has dampened the performance of Carlsberg Malaysia as can be seen by a drop in its earnings.

The Borneo Post:

Analysts neutral on latest 700MHz spectrum allocation

Because listed major telcos each got a slice of the 700MHz band, the risk of missing out has dissipated for now.

The Borneo Post:

High Court sets Aug 6 to hear judicial review application on LTTE

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday fixed Aug 6 to hear the judicial review application filed by taxi driver V Balamurugan to delist LTTE from being gazetted as a terrorist group.

The Borneo Post:

Federal departments, agencies service counters yet to open at UTC

Yii (back row, left) talking with MCC officials during his visit to Sarawak Services Counter at UTC Miri . MIRI: The service counters of federal agencies at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) her...

The Borneo Post:

‘Covid-19 allowed new online business platforms to emerge’

KUCHING: Sarawak has witnessed the emergence of a few online platforms for business activities as Sarawakians embraced technology during this Covid-19 pandemic, said Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais.

The Borneo Post:

‘No violation of festive price control scheme in Sarikei’

A KPDNHEP enforcement officer checks a scale at a premises.

The Borneo Post:

Five caught abusing drugs at Kota Padawan shoplot

A combination photo shows the drugs and the suspects being rounded up by police.

The Borneo Post:

Islamic NGOs moot stiffer penalties for religious insults

Khallid (back, second left) with some of the members from the four NGOs after making the police report at Lutong Police Station.

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Foreign missions thank govt for action, treatment for immigration detainees

Malay Mail:

Socso: Job losses in Malaysia increased by 42pc in Q1 due to Covid-19

theSun:

Survivors’ pension benefit from Socso an unexpected aid for dependants

KUALA SELANGOR: The Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) survivors’ pension benefit is an unexpected aid in easing the burden of dependants, said a widow of a TV3 employee.

theSun:

Armada leader detained over Syed Saddiq’s missing cash: MACC

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theSun:

Enter Sabah to generate if Covid-19 free

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Malay Mail:

Penang Hill to reopen funicular train service on Saturday

GEORGE TOWN, June 3 — The Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) funicular train service will resume starting June 6, in line with the announcement by the Penang government that it will reopen the state’s re...

theSun:

Traffic policeman remanded five days over bribery case

Malay Mail:

Delve into, understand Sultan’s quit squabbling message, says Johor MB

JOHOR BARU, June 3 — Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad today called on all political leaders in the state to stop squabbling, on the other hand, to together strive to develop the state, especi...

theSun:

Malaysia still short of psychologists to provide counselling: Noor Hisham

PUTRAJAYA: There is still insufficient number of psychologists to provide counselling in the country, as the counsellor-to-individual ratio is 1: 52,000 when the normal ratio is 1: 500.

theSun:

Good job letting professionals handle Covid-19: Tun M

Malay Mail:

Young farmers can reduce Malaysia’s dependency on imported chillies, says deputy minister

KUANTAN, June 3 — The participation of more young farmers in cultivating chilies using the fertigation method can help reduce the country’s dependence on imported chili products, said Deputy Agric...

theSun:

MOH confident implementation of school guidelines can curb Covid-19

Malay Mail:

Bus services in Sarawak to resume operations on June 10, says minister

KUCHING, June 3 — All bus services in Sarawak will resume operations on June 10 under the rules and guidelines of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), said state Transport Minister Datuk L...

theSun:

PM, 34 officers to resume work tomorrow

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theSun:

Prosecution urges court to convict Najib on seven charges over SRC funds

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theSun:

SOPs being fine tuned to reopen barber shops, recreational parks in Sarawak

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Malay Mail:

Make full use of RM40m Socso wage subsidy funds, Terengganu exco tells state entrepreneurs

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 3 — Only 200 of the more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in Terengganu have applied to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for the Wage Subsidy Programme, said State Entrepreneu...

theSun:

Online gambling: 533 arrested until May this year in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Johor police have arrested 533 individuals through 307 raids against illegal online gambling activities in the state since January until May this year.

theSun:

Tengku Zafrul meets Education Minister on Economic Recovery Plan

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theSun:

Murder charge appropriate for fatal drunk driving cases: Lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR: The use of Section 302 of the Penal Code for fatal drink-driving cases is appropriate although it requires a higher level of evidence, said a law expert.

The Star:

Melaka to allow dining in at eateries from Friday (June 5), but no buffets

MELAKA: Restaurants and hotels here will be allowed to accept dine-in customers from Friday (June 5) but buffets will not be allowed.

Malay Mail:

Melaka allows eating at food premises from Friday, says CM

MELAKA, June 3 — The Melaka state government has begun allowing eating in food premises without buffet meals starting this Friday (June 5), said Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali.

theSun:

Johor PDRM focusing on individuals colluding with commercial crime syndicates

JOHOR BARU: Johor police are focusing their efforts on prosecuting individuals colluding with commercial crime syndicates, especially in the Macau Scam fraud, non-existent loan schemes, buying and sel...

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Another Thai student who returned via Malaysia tests positive

BANGKOK, June 3 — Another Thai student who returned from Saudi Arabia via land border with Malaysia has been found to be positive for Covid-19, according to Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situatio...

theSun:

109,617 SPM school leavers get further studies offer for 2020/2021 sessions

The Star:

Kuala Langat semi-enhanced MCO largest set up so far, says district officer

KUALA LANGAT: The semi-enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kuala Langat is the largest that has been set up so far.

Malay Mail:

Lane closures along Selayang-Kepong Highway to continue until Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The intermittent lane closures along Selayang-Kepong Highway (MRR2) (Selayang-bound and Sungai Buloh-bound) will continue until August 31, 2020.

theSun:

School cleaner charged with making rebellious statement against Undang Luak Jelebu on Facebook

KUALA PILAH: A school cleaner was charged in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of defaming the Undang Luak (territorial chief) of Jelebu Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat...

theSun:

Kedah govt will follow Federal Govt’s lead on sale of alcohol

Malay Mail:

At 94, Dr M says living past 75 ‘a bonus’, still wants to be useful

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Until just recently the world’s oldest government leader, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said he is grateful to have lived to age 94 and still wants to be of service to his c...

theSun:

CMCO: Three siblings, actor, among 17 couples tying the knot in Jitra

JITRA: Three siblings and actor Epy Kodiang were among 17 couples to have their marriage solemnised today in a simple ceremony at the Kubang Pasu district religious office, here.

The Star:

24 people attempting interstate travel on Tuesday (June 2) in Selangor ordered to turn back

SHAH ALAM: Twenty-four motorists were told to turn back after attempting to make unpermitted interstate journeys on Tuesday (June 2).

The Star:

SRC trial: Najib genuinely believed RM42mil were donations from Saudi royals, court hears

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court heard that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak truly believed that the money he received in his accounts were donations from Saudi royals.

The Star:

'Puding buih' food poisoning victim dies

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): A victim of the puding buih food poisoning incident in Terengganu has died at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ), says state Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus.

The Star:

Three motorists arrested for drink driving in PJ

PETALING JAYA: Another three motorists have been arrested for drink driving, as police here continue their operations against driving under the influence.

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Malay Mail:

Caught buying from unlicensed food truck, FT minister says not to focus on punishing those during Covid-19’s trying times

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa urged Malaysians to be more compassionate and less focused on punishment in response to a recent picture of him buying food fr...

Malay Mail:

PSM: Release five arrested outside Ipoh hospital for peaceful protest since remand denied

IPOH, June 3 — Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) secretary-general A. Sivarajan today said that all five National Union of Workers in Hospital Support and Allied Services’ (NUWHSAS) members who we...

Malay Mail:

All children’s nurseries in Terengganu to operate from Tuesday

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 3 — The Terengganu state government has permitted all children’s nurseries in the state to operate from next Tuesday.

The Star:

Pakatan vows to give Barisan a run for their money in Chini by-election

KUANTAN: Pakatan Harapan will not give way to an easy win for Barisan Nasional in the Chini by-election.

The Borneo Post:

Lee: SDMC approves resumption of express/regional bus services with immediate effect

The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has deliberated and approved the resumption of express/regional Bus services in Sarawak with immediate effect.

Malay Mail:

Youths, Covid-19 jobless to get RM40m from FT Ministry’s PPR maintenance budget

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Federal Territories Ministry is setting aside RM40 million, or 20 per cent of the RM200 million annual budget of the maintenance for low cost housing projects (PPR), for i...

Malay Mail:

Dr Mahathir: Let professionals, not politicians, lead fight against Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that politicians around the world should either take advice from professionals or let them run the campaign themselves...

theSun:

Kelantan, Sabah to allow 40 to perform Friday prayers beginning June 5

KOTA BARU: The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V has consented for Friday prayers to be performed at all mosques in the state beginning this Friday (June 5) with a congregation of 40 people.

theSun:

Deadline to submit tax returns extended to June 30

PUTRAJAYA: The deadline to file the various income tax return forms (BNCP) for the assessment year of 2019 for those who do not own a business has been extended to June 30.

The Star:

Malaysian youths being lured by syndicates with high-paying overseas jobs, warns MCA

KUALA LUMPUR: Young Malaysians are being lured on social media by offers of high-paying jobs abroad by illegal syndicates, warns Datuk Seri Michael Chong.

The Star:

FT Ministry drawing up proposal for traders to resume businesses

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Ministry and Kuala Lumpur City Hall will propose a standard operating procedure for traders to resume operations to the National Security Council, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Star:

Eight M’sian varsities among top 200 Asian universities’ list

PETALING JAYA: Eight Malaysian universities have maintained their spots in the top 200 universities in Asia.

The Star:

Even if Pakatan takes over, majority will be so slim that a GE may be needed, says Najib

PETALING JAYA: Even if Pakatan Harapan's candidate for the Prime Minister's post gets a majority vote from MPs, it will be so slim that it will be a precarious government, says Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

The Borneo Post:

Fatimah: Taska, childcare centres expected to reopen on June 9

The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has finalised the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the opening of these centres.

The Borneo Post:

Sibu local authorities dismiss review on sale of alcohol to counter drunk driving

The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) and Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) have ruled out a review of their licensing regulations on the sale of alcohol, after a federal counterpart stopped the issuance ...

Malay Mail:

SOP for reopening markets to go through NSC this Saturday, says FT minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa will present the standard operating procedures on the reopening of markets nationwide to the National Security Council (NSC) t...

Malay Mail:

Gobind: Pakatan did not award 700 MHz spectrum via minister orders, so why is Saifuddin doing it now?

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Former Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo today demanded his successor Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah answer as to how the decision to award the 700 MHz spectru...

Malay Mail:

Want to visit Perak govt offices? Download MySejahtera app first, says MB

IPOH, June 3 — Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu advised future visitors to state and local government offices to first download the MySejahtera phone application.

theSun:

Govt-backed studies show Penang Hill cable car project impractical: NGO

theSun:

Penang MACC receives report against former minister, ex-AG over alleged power abuse

The Star:

NUTP proposes four-hour daily sessions when schools reopen

PETALING JAYA: Four subjects a day in each four-hour school sessions – this is among the guidelines proposed by the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) to keep students safe when schools reopen.

The Star:

109,617 school-leavers offered a spot in public higher learning institutions

PETALING JAYA: A total of 109,617 school-leavers who completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) last year have been offered a spot in public universities, teachers’ training institutes (IPG), matriculation colleges, polytechnics, community colleges, public skills training institutes (ILKA) and University Teknologi Mara’s (UiTM) architecture degree for the 2020/2021 academic session.

The Straits Times:

Malaysian beauty queen sorry over racist remarks on US protests

Malay Mail:

Police: KL online face mask scams record losses of RM2.5m

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — City police have recorded 87 cases of fraudulent face mask sales involving more than RM2.5 million since January.

Malay Mail:

Malaysia to join AEM, AEM+3 virtual conference, says Azmin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Malaysia will be participating in the Special Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM) virtual conference on Covid-19 Response, as well as the Special Asean Plus Three Economic Minis...

Malay Mail:

JobStreet survey: Several industries continue to show growth, still hiring

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — JobStreet has found that several industries, including information technology, manufacturing, banking, retail and healthcare continue to show growth and are still hiring durin...

theSun:

240 illegal immigrants deported to Indonesia

TAWAU: The Sabah National Security Council today deported 240 illegal immigrants from Indonesia in the state to their country of origin.

The Borneo Post:

Man in Sibu goes to jail for threatening to kill mum

SIBU: A 24-year-old man has been fined RM2,000 in default three months jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today for threatening to kill his mother.

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Comprehensive law for tenants, homeowners and banks needed, say Opposition lawmakers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) lawmakers want a more comprehensive law governing the financial relationship between renters, landlords and banks in light of the economic upheaval that h...

Malay Mail:

Perak mulls overhaul of booze sale regulations to curb drink driving

IPOH, June 3 — The Perak government could restrict the hours when liquor may legally be sold as part of plans to reduce drink driving accidents, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu.He sa...

Malay Mail:

We are not part of Pakatan’s plan to retake federal govt from Perikatan, GPS duo stress

KUCHING, June 3 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not join Pakatan Harapan (PH) to retake the federal government from Perikatan Nasional (PN) under Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, two of ...

The Borneo Post:

Covid-19: Sarikei MP discharged from hospital after 79-day battle

The Borneo Post:

Childcare providers in Sarawak ready to reopen, comply with SOP

Lee (center) and staff sanitising the toys at the centre.

Malay Mail:

Najib criticises ‘uncle Kadir’ for accusing him, Zahid of plotting to topple Perikatan govt

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — In a sarcasm-laden post on Facebook, Datuk Seri Najib Razak today appeared to take potshots at veteran newsman Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, after the latter accused him and Datuk Ser...

theSun:

MCA supports stiffer penalties for DUI

theSun:

Expect only quick trims when barber shops reopen

PETALING JAYA: A quick snip is all patrons can expect when they are finally allowed to visit barbers or hairstylists again.

The Star:

Penang activists lodge MACC report against Guan Eng, Tommy Thomas over alleged bank freeze letter

GEORGE TOWN: Social activists in Penang have lodged a report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the former finance minister and former attorney general.

The Star:

Wildlife rangers capture bull elephant raiding Tawau plantations

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife rangers have captured a bull Bornean pygmy elephant that was marauding farms of villagers at Felda Umas Umas on the Sabah east coast.

The Star:

Eight Negri mosques to be opened for congregational prayers Friday (June 5), says MB

SEREMBAN: Eight mosques in Negri Sembilan will be allowed to reopen for congregational prayers this Friday (June 5), says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

The Borneo Post:

Wee: Kuching Chinese independent schools awaiting MoE’s guidelines before reopening upper classes

Dato Richard Wee – File photo KUCHING: Chinese independent schools in the city are awaiting the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) guidelines before reopening upper classes amidst the Covid-19 pandemi...

Malay Mail:

DAP Youth chief: Umno biding time to ditch Bersatu and reinstate Najib as PM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Umno does not need or want to work with Bersatu and is going to restore Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the prime minister if it wins the next general election, says DAP Youth chief...

theSun:

Proper use of authority above individual freedom

BY AND LARGE, Malaysians have been compliant with the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by the Health Ministry to curb the spread of Covid-19. The ministry has done well to move fast in tack...

theSun:

Law needed to shield those impacted by pandemic

GEORGE TOWN: Any new legislation to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic must be retrospective to ensure its effectiveness.

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Malaysian job losses could hit over two million, new survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — A recent survey by recruitment company JobStreet has revealed up to 20 per cent of respondents have been retrenched, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Malay Mail:

Can direct award of the 700MHz spectrum ensure faster rollout of 5G in Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Minister of Communications and Multimedia has recently assigned the 700MHz spectrum to five individual companies namely Altel, Celcom, Digi, Maxis and TM.

theSun:

Six detained for gambling during CMCO

REMBAU: Police detained six local men in an operation dubbed ‘Ops Dadu’ carried out at Bukit Bertam Oil Palm Estate in Pedas near here, yesterday, for violating Conditional Movement Control Order ...

theSun:

Developers raring to resume work

PETALING JAYA: Developers are eager to begin work at construction sites again as many are held to deadlines agreed upon before the movement control order (MCO). Overhead costs are also piling up each ...

The Star:

Former IGP Musa Hassan appointed to Universiti Sains Islam board of directors

PETALING JAYA: Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan has been appointed to the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) board of directors.

theSun:

Stranded foreigners desperate to return home

PETALING JAYA: The lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Malaysia has left dozens of foreigners stranded in the country.

The Borneo Post:

Sibu childcare centre operators focus on hygiene ahead of reopening

Staff at Taska Sri Eureka Montessori cleaning the chairs in preparation for the reopening of the childcare centre.

theSun:

Guidelines for reopening schools to be distributed tomorrow - Mohd Radzi

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theSun:

Malaysia needs to further liberalise its capital markets: Mazli Noor

PETALING JAYA: It is a perfect time for Malaysia’s capital markets to boost its efforts to liberalise, and embed higher levels of inclusivity, PAS Central’s Economic, Real Estate and Entrepreneur ...

The Star:

Don't focus on sale of alcohol to solve drink driving problem, says MCA sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Focusing on the sale of alcohol to solve the drink-driving problem is like treating an ailment with the wrong medicine, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

Malay Mail:

After meeting with Najib, Zahid says Umno ready for GE15

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno is now ready for the next general election after a visit from his predecessor Datuk Seri Najib Razak last night.

theSun:

TNB: Foreign utility companies also use prorated method

The Borneo Post:

AirAsia waives flight change fees for guests traveling up to Dec 31

File photo of an Airasia flight taking off.

The Borneo Post:

Mechanic walloped in Sibu over Facebook posts, three suspects arrested

SIBU: A 24-year-old mechanic here was assaulted after he allegedly posted provocative statements on his Facebook account recently.

The Star:

DBKL to close four more public parks after visitors fail to observe social distancing

KUALA LUMPUR City Hall (DBKL) is planning to close four more public parks in the Federal capital as a lesson to the public to take social distancing seriously.

The Star:

As protests spread across the world, time for Malaysia to examine its own record on minorities

PETALING JAYA: As protests over African American George Floyd's death intensify all over the world, Datuk Seri Nazir Razak has said there is a need for a platform to deliberate a new model for Malaysia.

The Star:

Discussions underway with public varsity VCs to lower fees, says Higher Education DG

PETALING JAYA: Cheaper fees could be on the cards for public higher education institution (IPTA) students, says Higher Education director-general Prof Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak.

The Star:

Covid-19: Two Kuala Langat housing estates placed under enhanced MCO after cluster detected

KLANG: Two housing estates in Kuala Langat have been placed under an enhanced movement control order (MCO) begining Monday (June 1) night.

The Borneo Post:

Nearly 70 pct of workforce back at work as of May 17 – Tengku Zafrul

Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR: Some 10.25 million people, or 67.2 per cent of the workforce, had returned to work as of May 17, up from 6.64 million people or 43.6 per cent a week earlier (Ma...

theSun:

Pensioner loses RM682,000 to Macau Scam

KEPALA BATAS: A pensioner from a local authority (PBT) in the state lost RM682,000 after being cheated by a Macau Scam syndicate claiming that there was an illegal online gambling line registered in h...

The Star:

Klang temple ready to open doors, measures in place to ensure social distancing of devotees

KLANG: The renowned Sri Sundaraja Perumal Temple, which receives devotees from throughout Malaysia as well as other regional countries, is hoping to open its doors soon.

The Star:

Belarusian pleads not guilty to flouting MCO

PORT DICKSON: A Belarusian man who supposedly walked from Sepang in Selangor to Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, without having a police permit claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court to violating the conditional movement control order (MCO).

The Star:

Illicit ciggies seized at port

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Customs department officers seized 97,810 cartons of illicit cigarettes worth more than RM17.7mil at Johor Port in Pasir Gudang.

The Star:

IPTS: Not feasible for us to lower fees

PETALING JAYA: Despite calls by students to lower the fees, private higher education institutions (IPTS) say it is not feasible for them to do so, noting that there has been no substantial drop in operating costs.

The Star:

Books boon for Perak school pupils

ELEVEN Tamil schools in Perak received 10,394 workbooks to help them in their studies during the movement control order (MCO) period, Makkal Osai reported.

The Star:

Wholesale market in Selayang now hiring

ABOUT 100 local applicants are still waiting to fill up vacancies at the Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur in Selayang, following the government’s decision to ban foreign workers there, reported Berita Harian.

The Borneo Post:

Regulate, not ban alcohol consumption – MP

Chan Foong Hin KOTA KINABALU: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Member of Parliament for Kota Kinabalu Chan Foong Hin disagreed with the call for total ban of alcohol consumption, especially during the K...

The Borneo Post:

Roaming elephants scare Merotai villagers

Adukifli and Baharun TAWAU: A few elephants roaming around Kg Pisang, Merotai in the past few days during the Hari Raya Aidifitri have raised safety concern among villagers.

The Borneo Post:

Five held for drunk driving; 37 summonses issued

A woman taking the breathalyzer test to determine if she was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Borneo Post:

First flash flood takes Putatan shop owners by surprise

Izan’s colleague showing how high the water rose during the flash flood on June 1.

The Borneo Post:

Get back to business but observe SOP – Poon

Frankie (centre) receiving donations from SME Association Sabah to be distributed to hospital frontliners.

The Borneo Post:

PH Sabah Youth lodges MACC report against PM

Mohd Khairuddin (middle) speaking to reporters, flanked by Razeef (left) and Abu Huzaifah.

The Borneo Post:

Call for action over sexual harassment incident

Vivian KOTA KINABALU: Warisan Kota Kinabalu Wirawati division chief, Vivian Thien has condemned the alleged sexual harassment against a female teenager on Facebook last week.

The Star:

New normal in the job market

PETALING JAYA: It will be convocation season soon but the scrolls fresh graduates have earned is unlikely to be enough to open doors in a Covid-19 ravaged economy.

The Star:

State legal officers remanded

ALOR SETAR: Three Penang state legal officers have been remanded for allegedly soliciting RM500,000 bribe and receiving RM100,000 in bribes from a member of the public linked to a commercial case.

The Star:

Spike in electricity bills due to MCO

SHAH ALAM: Many Malaysians are either working from home, or spending more time there, during the movement control order (MCO) period, says Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chairman chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.

The Star:

Mutual interest in boosting development in Johor

JOHOR BARU: The development of public transportation infrastructure, status of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) as well as progress on the state’s maritime sector were topics of discussions raised when Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar granted an audience to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Star:

Application for the EOT and what it entails

THE Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) answers some frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the extension of time (EOT) for the circulation and lodgement of financial statements for companies affected by the movement control order imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. Q What is the reason for this initiative?

The Star:

Honda Malaysia launches Be Kind With BR-V campaign

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has launched two community relief campaigns in conjunction with the introduction of the carmaker’s refreshed BR-V model.

The Star:

Education the way to go

KUALA LUMPUR: As a temporary freeze on new liquor licences came into effect here, businesses say stiffer penalties on drink-driving and creating more awareness is the best way forward.

The Star:

Retiree denies trying to ram roadblock

BALIK PULAU: A 64-year-old retiree claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court to a charge of attempting to ram a police roadblock near Queensbay Mall here.

The Star:

Suhakam to resume missing persons inquiry after MCO

PETALING JAYA: The family of Ruth Sitepu, who has been missing with her husband since 2016, was heartened by the commitment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) to resume the inquiry into their disappearance.

The Star:

Actor-director Farid Kamil jailed for obstructing policeman

PETALING JAYA: Actor-cum-director Datuk Farid Kamil Zahari was sentenced to a total of 17 months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court here for using criminal force to deter a policeman from discharging his duty and for disorderly conduct in a police station.

The Star:

School suit withdrawal hearing to be held July 2

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has set July 2 to hear a lawyer’s application to withdraw his legal suit which sought to declare the existence of vernacular schools as unconstitutional.

The Star:

First it is Covid-19, now it’s riots

PETALING JAYA: The situation in Los Angeles is “brutal” following the protests over the death of George Floyd, says a Malaysian.

The Star:

Follow ‘ABC’ formula when job-hunting, grads urged

PETALING JAYA: Fresh graduates have been told to follow the “ABC” formula in looking for a job.

The Star:

Job seekers must tough it out

PETALING JAYA: Chin Jie Xun used to hold three jobs but found himself without income during the movement control order (MCO) period. The 34-year-old personal fitness trainer and kickboxing coach who was also helping his family run a learning centre for children could not carry out any of his tasks, and decided to take up his gym partner’s offer of work at a wet market.

The Star:

Fewer job opportunities in next six months

GEORGE TOWN: Employment opportunities will be bleak for the next six months as companies face tight cash flow problems, said KPMG (North) head Datuk Ooi Kok Seng.

Malay Mail:

Readers reminisce as two MPH bookstores in Klang Valley close on June 6, others to follow suit

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Renowned local bookstore chain MPH is set to close two of its Klang Valley outlets this week with more likely to come, as businesses across the country continue in the economi...

Malay Mail:

After Ipoh hospital cleaners’ protests, employer says has implemented safety measures, to resolve matter internally

IPOH, June 3 — UEM Edgenta Berhad said that it has implemented actions and safety measures to safeguard the health and safety of its employees throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

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