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Stakes high as Anwar meets Malaysia's King on Tuesday to make his case for power - The Straits Times

Political temperatures in Malaysia rose yesterday ahead of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with the King, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, over his bid to wrest control of the government.

Moves by the police yesterday to question Datuk Seri Anwar over speculation in social media about which MPs supported his bid to wrest power from Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's administration were seen by some pundits as politically motivated.

The police postponed the interview to a date to be determined later, after Mr Anwar offered to go in this morning, ahead of his audience with the King.

Meanwhile, the government's announcement of strict movement restrictions in the central Selangor state - which includes Kuala Lumpur and the administrative capital Putrajaya - to curb soaring coronavirus infections found quick opposition from the state government, which is controlled by Mr Anwar's Pakatan Harapan coalition.

Mr Anwar, 73, is scheduled to meet Sultan Abdullah at 10am today to present him with documentation and letters of support from MPs to back up his claims of securing a formidable majority to form the next government.

Should Mr Anwar fail in his bid to convince the King of the support he claims, the looming political crisis will fizzle out, leaving the opposition leader with a credibility crisis that he is unlikely to recover from.

But should he succeed, Malaysian politics will be pushed into territory not experienced since independence in 1957.

Because Parliament will not reconvene until next month, Sultan Abdullah, whose powers are largely ceremonial under the federal Constitution, will have the ultimate say on how the crisis will be resolved - at a time when Malaysia is facing both unprecedented political and economic challenges.

Close associates of Mr Anwar, who are directly involved in this campaign to wrest power, said that constitutional experts have suggested the matter could play out in a number of ways.

Datuk Seri Anwar will likely face a credibility crisis if he fails to convince the King of his case.

Assuming Mr Anwar convinces the King that he does possess a healthy majority - said by his associates to number at least 120 MPs - in the 222-member Lower House, Tan Sri Muhyiddin would then be summoned to the Palace, and what happens next will be crucial.

A smooth handover under the King's guidance would be the preferred outcome, with Mr Muhyiddin conceding that he no longer enjoys the majority in Parliament.

Under these circumstances, Mr Anwar could be appointed as Malaysia's ninth premier before the week is out.

The other prospect would be for the King to approve the dissolution of Parliament to pave the way for fresh polls, a prospect that analysts say could have disastrous repercussions following the latest spike in Covid-19 cases that has been traced to campaigning during the recent Sabah state election.

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North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures - CNA

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to improve their lives.

At a speech on Saturday (Oct 10) during celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party, Kim thanked thousands of gathered troops for responding to recent damaging storms, and for helping to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

In video footage edited and released by the state television station, Kim appeared tearful and at one point seemed to choke up.

Kim said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had been infected with the virus, a claim that US and South Korean officials have previously cast doubts on.

The impact of anti-coronavirus measures, international sanctions, and several typhoons combined to prevent the government from following through on promises to improve citizens' lives, Kim said.

"My efforts and sincerity have not been sufficient enough to rid our people of the difficulties in their life," he said.

"Our people, however, have always believed and absolutely trusted me, and supported my choice and determination, whatever it is."

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North Korea's economy, already severely restricted by international sanctions imposed over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, took a further hit as the country shut down nearly all border traffic in an effort to prevent a coronavirus outbreak.

The United Nations has said that as much as 40 per cent of the population faces food shortages, which may have been exacerbated by severe summer floods and typhoons.

In a scene common to many such events in North Korea, most people in the audience also had tears streaming down their faces.

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North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures - CNA

In video footage edited and released by the state television station, Kim appeared tearful and at one point seemed to choke up.

Kim said he was grateful that not a single North Korean had been infected with the virus, a claim that US and South Korean officials have previously cast doubts on.

The impact of anti-coronavirus measures, international sanctions, and several typhoons combined to prevent the government from following through on promises to improve citizens' lives, Kim said.

"My efforts and sincerity have not been sufficient enough to rid our people of the difficulties in their life," he said.

"Our people, however, have always believed and absolutely trusted me, and supported my choice and determination, whatever it is."

READ: Kim Jong Un throws down gauntlet with huge new missile: Analysts

The United Nations has said that as much as 40 per cent of the population faces food shortages, which may have been exacerbated by severe summer floods and typhoons.

In a scene common to many such events in North Korea, most people in the audience also had tears streaming down their faces.

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Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor and Sabah placed under Covid-19 movement curbs again - The Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR - More than a third of Malaysia’s population will be placed under movement restrictions for two weeks as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the country following a recent outbreak from a state election.

The conditional movement control order (CMCO) for the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Selangor state - the country’s most populous region and main economic hub - will begin at 12.01am on Wednesday (Oct 14) and will last until Oct 27, said Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday.

The entire state of Sabah, which had the state election that led to the upsurge of infections, will also come under CMCO, beginning at midnight on Tuesday.

“To prevent further spreading of the infection, the National Security Council has agreed to impose the conditional MCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya,” said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri on Monday at his regular Covid-19 briefing. “This will come into force from midnight Oct 14 until Oct 27.”

The Selangor state government, which is controlled by the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition, has called the decision “shocking” and has asked the National Security Council (NSC) to reconsider its decision.

“The result of the meeting earlier showed that only Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat and Petaling districts had worrying amount of cases,” Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said in a statement.

He said that the state will write to the NSC to reconsider its decision to impose a blanket CMCO on Selangor, Malaysia’s richest state and home to 6.5 million people.

The CMCO ended four months ago on June 10, when Malaysia began the “recovery MCO” by reopening most businesses and allowing social activities.

The recovery MCO is still generally in place currently.

The movement restrictions will impact some 7.6 million residents in the Klang Valley - as Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor districts are often called - consisting of 23 per cent of Malaysia’s 32 million population.

Sabah has a population of 3.5 million, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected by the CMCO to 11 million, or 30 per cent of the country’s population.

“All economic activities in the Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur are still allowed,” Mr Ismail Sabri said.

He said that social activities and cross-district travels are not allowed.

Only two individuals are allowed to leave a house at a time. Those who have to cross district lines for work are required to show their work passes.

He said further details of CMCO will be announced by the NSC.

Malaysia last Tuesday reported 691 new Covid-19 infections in a day, a new high for the country.

On Monday, 563 cases were logged, the second-highest daily tally.

Malaysia on Monday has a cumulative total of 16,220 cases, with 5,039 active cases. Two more deaths were reported, to raise the total to 159.

After previously bringing the case numbers down, Malaysia has consistently recorded three-digit daily infections from Oct 1.

Travel restrictions were placed in parts of Sabah since the beginning of the month, while several malls around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor started reporting positive cases among its workers. This led to one of them being told to shutter for an entire week, starting on Monday, for health checks on mall workers and disinfection work.

The latest wave was caused by the two-week campaigning that preceded the Sept 26 Sabah state polls, which drew politicians and election workers from all over Malaysia to the country’s easternmost state.

At that time, Sabah was already suffering from a coronavirus upsurge after an outbreak at a detention centre for illegal migrants.

The politicians and election workers have been blamed for bringing the virus back with them to Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.

Under the previous CMCO, most industries were allowed to continue operations as long as they took healthcare precautions such as taking temperatures of workers and practising social distancing.

But places of worship, schools and kindergartens were shut and sporting activities banned. The authorities mounted roadblocks to curb vehicular travel.

Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor and Sabah placed under Covid-19 movement curbs again - The Straits Times

The conditional movement control order (CMCO) for the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Selangor state - the country’s most populous region and main economic hub - will begin at 12.04am on Wednesday (Oct 14) and will last until Oct 27, said Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday.

The entire state of Sabah, which had the state election that led to the upsurge of infections, will also come under CMCO, beginning at midnight on Tuesday.

“The result of the meeting earlier showed that only Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat and Petaling districts had worrying amount of cases,” Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said in a statement.

He said that the state will write to the NSC to reconsider its decision to impose a blanket CMCO on Selangor, Malaysia’s richest state and home to 6.5 million people.

The CMCO ended four months ago on June 10, when Malaysia began the “recovery MCO” by reopening most businesses and allowing social activities.

The recovery MCO is still generally in place currently.

Sabah has a population of 3.5 million, bringing the total number of Malaysians affected by the CMCO to 11 million, or 30 per cent of the country’s population.

“All economic activities in the Selangor, Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur are still allowed,” Mr Ismail Sabri said.

He said that social activities and cross-district travels are not allowed.

Only two individuals are allowed to leave a house at a time. Those who have to cross district lines for work are required to show their work passes.

He said further details of CMCO will be announced by the NSC.

Malaysia last Tuesday reported 691 new Covid-19 infections in a day, a new high for the country.

On Monday, 563 cases were logged, the second-highest daily tally.

Malaysia on Sunday had a cumulative total of 16,220 cases, with 5,039 active cases. Two more deaths were reported, to raise the total to 159.

After previously bringing the case numbers down, Malaysia has consistently recorded three-digit daily infections from Oct 1.

At that time, Sabah was already suffering from a coronavirus upsurge after an outbreak at a detention centre for illegal migrants.

The politicians and election workers have been blamed for bringing the virus back with them to Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.

Under the previous CMCO, most industries were allowed to continue operations as long as they took healthcare precautions such as taking temperatures of workers and practising social distancing.

But places of worship, schools and kindergartens were shut and sporting activities banned. The authorities mounted roadblocks to curb vehicular travel.

Movement restrictions to tighten in Selangor, KL and Putrajaya as cases spike amid third wave of COVID-19 - CNA

Kuala Lumpur: Following a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Malaysian government announced on Monday (Oct 12) that Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya will be put under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

The tightened restrictions will be enforced from Oct 14 until Oct 27.

During a press conference, Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that a special meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) has found that the cases in the three places have increased at an "alarming rate".

"After consulting the Ministry of Health and taking into consideration the increase in cases and the spreading of the virus in areas such as Petaling, Klang and Gombak, this was decided.

"Therefore to break the chain of infection, the special meeting today with the NSC has agreed that CMCO will be enforced in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya effective 12.01am on Oct 14 until Oct 27," he said.

The minister explained that prohibited activities include inter-district travel. He added that those who needed to make the journey will need to have letters from their employers or a working pass.

"Besides that, only two people from each household are allowed to leave home to get necessities.

"Schools, daycare, public parks and recreational centres will be closed, as will temples, mosques and other places of worship. Additionally, weddings and social gatherings will not be allowed and pubs and nightclubs cannot operate either," he said.

However, Mr Ismail Sabri said that the economic sector would be allowed to continue operating. He added that a more detailed version of the SOPs will be updated soon.

Malaysia is currently under the recovery phase of the MCO, which was implemented since Mar 18 to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Restrictions were largely eased in the recovery MCO phase, which saw daily lives almost returning to normal. Schools have earlier reopened and businesses have been allowed to resume operations, while domestic travel is encouraged to help revive the tourism industry.

Back in May when Mr Muhyiddin announced the country’s transition from MCO into the CMCO, interstate movement was still banned although most economic sectors of the economy had reopened by then.

Those that remained closed involved mass gatherings, where social distancing would be more difficult to enforce, such as entertainment centres, including cinemas and nightclubs, reflexology centres, and festive bazaars during the Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri period as well.

The tourism industry itself would slowly resume, as the government gradually reopened Malaysia's economy further, first by allowing interstate travel on Jun 10.

This was followed by the announcement later the same month, that the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, travel and trade fairs, as well as spas and reflexology centres could reopen by Jul 1, but with strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place.

READ: 'No total lockdown as yet', says PM Muhyiddin as COVID-19 cases continue to spike

The pandemic appeared to be under control in Malaysia between June and August, until cases started to rise again in September. The sharp rise was due in part to the surge in travel to and from Sabah for the recently concluded state election.

On Monday, it was also announced that Sabah will be placed under CMCO from Oct 13 until Oct 26.

The highest daily case recorded since the rise in September was 691 cases on Oct 6. It was the highest ever recorded in the country.

As of Sunday, Malaysia had a total of 15,657 cases and 157 deaths with 4,587 active cases.

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Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor to be placed under Covid-19 partial lockdown again - The Straits Times

PUTRAJAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia's federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, along with the state of Selangor will be placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) from midnight on Wednesday (Oct 14) following an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

These three areas, often called the Klang Valley by Malaysians, are the most densely populated in the country, with a population of some seven million people.

"To prevent further spreading of the infection, the National Security Council has agreed to impose the Conditional MCO in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya," said Senior Minister (Security cluster) Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday at his regular Covid-19 briefings.

"This will come into force from midnight Oct 14 until Oct 27," he said.

The partial lockdown called CMCO ended four months ago on June 10, when Malaysia started the Recovery MCO by reopening most business and social activities.

The Recovery MCO is generally still in place today, except in Sabah state.

Under the Conditional MCO, most industries can remain open as long as they take healthcare precautions such as taking temperatures of workers and practising social distancing.

But places of worship, schools and kindergartens will be shut, and sporting activities banned.

The authorities will mount roadblocks to curb vehicular travel out of and into KL, Putrajaya and Selangor.

Malaysia in recent weeks has been battling a resurgence of infections, with Sabah and Kedah forming the bulk of new cases. But the surge in cases has now reached Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia on Sunday recorded 561 new Covid-19 cases, with two new deaths reported, bringing the death toll to 157.

Sabah recorded 488 cases on Sunday, followed by Selangor (25 cases), Kedah (16 cases) and Kuala Lumpur (15 cases).

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Senin, 12 Oktober 2020

Stakes high as Anwar meets Malaysia's King on Tuesday to make his case for power - The Straits Times

North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures - CNA

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