KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed, in brief.

1. US authorities have barred the import of Sime Darby palm oil and palm oil products over concerns regarding forced labour, with Sime Darby becoming the third Malaysian company to face similar action this year.

2. Umno stalwart Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said his loyalty remains with the party despite sharing a stage with former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and predicting Perikatan Nasional’s downfall.

3. Covid-19 patients are left dazed and confused for days after testing positive for the disease, as the Health Ministry struggles to keep up with the surge in the number of cases.

4. Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has fulfilled his promise to go bald as part of being a successful fundraiser to purchase laptops for needy students in his constituency.

5. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has declined to comment on a report questioning its leadership and direction following Umno leader Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s appointment as its chairperson.

6. A meat supplying company and two of its directors have claimed trial to allegations of using the halal logo without certification, while police suspect the involvement of a larger criminal network.

7. Muafakat Nasional’s registration as a political coalition has hit a snag, as the name, along with several variations, have already been taken up by charitable organisations.

8. The Works Ministry has pledged to repair potholes within 24 hours of its discovery, while road safety activist Lando Zawawi questioned the Public Works Department’s 2016 promise to ensure there will be no more potholes.

9. Pakatan Harapan component parties have completed seat negotiations for the upcoming Sarawak state election and will make an announcement on the matter on Saturday.

10. One of the oldest newspapers in Sabah, New Sabah Times, will print its final edition today, after struggling with falling advertising revenue and dwindling circulation.