News by Ahmad Naqib Idris

According to Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid, a total of 278 businesses ceased operations in April, followed by 1,565 in May, 1,595 in June and 1,107 in July.

According to Deputy Human Resources Minister Awang Hashim in Parliament today, other sectors that currently use foreign workers will be required to employ locals instead.

"The judicial process would not have stated if the people had not risen to give Pakatan Harapan a win and defeat Barisan Nasional in the 14th general elections [GE14]," said the coalition's presidential council in a joint statement signed off by PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, Amanah president Mohammad Sabu and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.

Johor Bahru MP Akmal Nasir: The interest and the principal would still need to be paid. Many are asking what the minister meant by the losses faced by the banks. Was the minister referring to postponed earnings?

Responding to a question on costs borne by banks due to the moratorium and further assistance in the event there is a second lockdown, Tengku Zafrul said banks face losses of approximately RM1.06 billion per month based on Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) 9.

Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon said Dr Mahathir, along with the other MPs, can take this action in the practice of democracy, as long as it is within the ambit of the law.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the termination of the PDP model, which was done under the Pakatan Harapan government, was expected to generate savings as the government would no longer need to pay PDP fees.

Saifuddin only said the Finas Act 1981 (Amendment 2013) definition of film includes movies, short films, trailers, documentaries and advertisements, which are made for mass consumption.

"We encourage everyone to make films, as long as they are within the boundaries of the law," said the minister, adding that the government also offers grants to support filmmaking.

The cost revision is due to specification changes that include the setting up of a new depot, Wee told lawmakers in Parliament yesterday.

Works for the RTS will commence in January 2021 after the relevant approvals have been acquired, with the project to be completed in 2026.