Archive - 23 October 2018

The system will enable the people to be alerted in case of an impending disaster, says Yeo Bee Yin. 

Vehicle found in Istanbul car park contained a computer and documents said to belong to slain journalist.

According to the Fire and Rescue Department, no casualties involved in the Bukit Lama incident.

Shaik Ismail Allaudin says the matter of compensation will be pursued after all the bodies have been sent back.

Ex-PM expresses his hope that the Saudi government will lend its full support to the investigation.

The 200 personnel called off the rescue operation after no more signs of other victims.

State police commissioner says supporters of former and current CMs likely to gather at the said locations.

Saifuddin says the Festive Season Price Control Scheme will be implemented for seven days from Nov 3.

Animal activist Jamil Ismail wants Selangor government to provide a new space for strays.

Supremacy, she writes in her new column, must always be that of Malaysia itself. 

Foreign minister states that repatriation set to begin after the year-end rainy season.

PKR POLLS | Defeated candidate Gan Pei Nei alleges dozens brought into the division in buses and vans.

MP SPEAKS | Disgraceful that the police have not resolved such a straightforward case.

They were arrested over alleged false claims amounting to more than RM90,000.

UPDATED 7.24PM | Turkish president says probe into journalist’s death will not end until all questions are answered.

LETTER | E-hailing companies and taxis can coexist, so long as the playing field is level.

LETTER | Despite having agencies to oversee hill slope developments, we severely lack monitoring and enforcement.

She is expected to be booked on charges related to the illegal movements of funds into the country.

PARLIAMENT | Steven Sim says the age limit for the programme membership will be lowered.

Alexander Linggi responds to PRS saying that the S'wak coalition could potentially go the way of BN.

LETTER | The implementation of CSE has been dampened by several gaps and challenges that exist within the country.

COMMENT | Prisoners do not vote, but as politicians and as a gov't, we must prevent injustice.

The additional 25 pct import tax imposed by China on US soybean oil had resulted in reduced imports, says minister. 

Only democratically appointed longhouse chiefs in Sarawak will get funds from Putrajaya, says minister.

Khairy says it isn't a one-man job, while Nazri calls it a good gesture.

Minister replies to opposition leader who said earthquakes and tsunami are God's punishment on LGBTs.

It links the financial centre of Hong Kong, the gambling hub of Macau and the Pearl River Delta, south of China.

The billionaire financier was not at home when the package, which was later detonated a nearby wooded area, was found.

LETTER | 'Sarawak loyalty' should not be a rallying cry to keep in place the politics of old.

After the episode, ex-PM says he will just voice his views on FB instead of the Dewan Rakyat.

Ex-PM is also expected to face an additional six charges on Thursday, bringing the total to 38.

The commission would ensure guidelines on the activities are complied with, says deputy minister. 

COMMENT | What we should be asking is if we are really free of racially discriminatory policies and practices.

She will meet her counterpart as well as attend the 3rd Asean Ministerial Meeting on Women.

PARLIAMENT | 'This is subject to geopolitical factors, which no one can predict. If prices fall, we will be trapped.' 

COMMENT | The issue of waste import is a wake-up call for us to manage waste properly for a cleaner M'sia.

PARLIAMENT | He points out that a straight bridge would be more cost-effective in the long term.

PARLIAMENT | The ministry is also developing a smart application as a teaching aid for educators, he says.

PARLIAMENT | Ex-PM makes the call as he himself is expected to be charged over the dealing with the Abu Dhabi firm.

The five top military officers are accused of overseeing brutal violence against Rohingya Muslims. 

UPDATED 4:06PM | PKR POLLS | In regard to Julau, he says it was up to the division to have raised any objection with party headquarters.

A tribunal is needed to remove commissioners, says the high-ranking government source.

He says he intends to consolidate the party, and the possibility of Gerakan joining a coalition is a ‘secondary’ concern.

The book to guide the community to the 'right path', can be downloaded via Google Play Store, says minister. 

The Kelantan deputy MB is miffed because Lim said the state required central gov't assistance to pay its salaries.

There will be an announcement in the future, on whether there have been any proposals on the matter, says deputy minister.

The reports pertain to dissatisfaction with the e-voting system, as well as delays in the results, says state police chief.

UPDATED 3.29PM | PKR POLLS | Party central election committee is working hard to identify source of technical glitch, says sec-gen.

As the report has been declassified, the matter is now academic, Zahid Mohd Arip's lawyer notes.

Umno president shoots back at a reporter who asks if he should go on leave pending his court cases.

MACC probed Najib this month based on statements recorded from the person, a source tells Malaysiakini.

Donald Trump has threatened to cut off foreign aid to countries that failed to stop the caravan.

PARLIAMENT | He expresses concern for the 'worrying' situation in Malaysia; says Palu's twin disasters were 'punishment' for LGBT activities.

LETTER | Many senior civil servants are never bestowed such high titles even after years of service.

He will meet the Thai PM and attend an official dinner during the two-day visit.

Deputy chair Wong Kah Woh says PAC is also mulling opening proceedings to the public, subject to security issues.

LETTER | The new Consultative Council on Foreign Policy should establish ties and harness potential support of Pacific countries.

PARLIAMENT | Since the five EC commissioners have resigned, explains Liew Vui Keong.

LETTER | Only the cheapest tender should be given the contract.

The report also quotes Hsien Loong saying that relations between both countries are stable.

LETTER | There is an absence of analysis of the materialistic cultural dimension of work in the discourse about mental illness.

The judge upheld jurors' decision but ruled that the US$250 million award for the terminally ill plantiff had to be reduced. 

LETTER | Stricter penalty needed under Occupational Safety and Health Act to prevent negligence by employers.

It only applies when Umno is part of the ruling gov't, and no such SOP since it became the opposition, says sec-gen.

Support group for far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro used fake accounts and repeatedly posted spam, says Facebook. 

The 48-year-old was granted bail equivalent to just over RM67k after being detained for investigation. 

Suhakam says Federal Constitution's Article 153 states that the Agong must look after all Malaysians. 

Veteran armed forces group says the university should not compromise on standards and discipline.

Gorbachev, now 87, has warned that unravelling the treaty could have catastrophic consequences.

The Oxford Islamic scholar maintains that the 'submissive-dominant' relationships were consensual.

COMMENT | Blanket denial of corruption in medicine supply chain belies intent to maintain status quo.

INSIGHT | The killer, Saud al-Qahtani, is a top aide to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

QUESTION TIME | Taxi driver’s woes stem from long-standing patronage problems.

YOURSAY | 'Don’t equate political prisoners of the 1980s with corrupt Umno members of the 2010s.'

COMMENT | Judges can still decide on suitable punishments to mete out.

YOURSAY | No thanks, Hishammuddin, we don’t need your help to track Jho Low.

The award recognises women using science, technology and innovation to address challenges in the region.

The time is not right for such a ruling as there are differences in opinions, says Sivarasa.

Malaysia does not support the killings of government critics, the prime minister adds.

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.