Archive - 20 November 2018

EU says companies fall short on plastic recycling pledges

EU says companies fall short on plastic recycling pledges

More recycled plastics must be incorporated into new products, says European Commission vice-chair. 

UKM group didn't book venue for activist's talk, VC explains

UKM group didn't book venue for activist's talk, VC explains

Hishamuddin Rais had claimed he was allegedly prevented from delivering lecture at the university tonight.

Water source for over 2,000 K'tan villagers feared to be contaminated

Water source for over 2,000 K'tan villagers feared to be contaminated

K'tan Health Dept director says source of water pollution can be pinpointed to agricultural activities. 

S'pore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down 'false' 1MDB post

S'pore lawmaker blasts Facebook over refusal to take down 'false' 1MDB post

This follows Facebook’s refusal to remove online article about S'pore banks and 1MDB.

Najib pans Guan Eng’s explanation of rural development budget

Najib pans Guan Eng’s explanation of rural development budget

Ex-PM says finance minister didn't account for RM500m in Mara scholarship funds, nor give adequate help to Felda settlers. 

Thailand offers some help for rubber farmers after price slump

Thailand offers some help for rubber farmers after price slump

Measures include direct subsidies for small rubber farmers registered with the Rubber Authority of Thailand.

Police shoot dead five of six men in KL robbery

Police shoot dead five of six men in KL robbery

UPDATED 9.53PM | A policeman was injured in shootout following goldsmith shop robbery in Kuchai Lama hypermarket.

Guan Eng explains budget allocations for bumiputera, rural development

Guan Eng explains budget allocations for bumiputera, rural development

Finance minister says contrary to allegations of funding cuts, gov't is merely reclassifying costs or moving functions to other ministries. 

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Protest Icerd but respect racial, religious sensitivities: Mujahid

Protest Icerd but respect racial, religious sensitivities: Mujahid

This is the minister’s advice to those attending a planned protest this Friday.
Seafield temple saga dogged by allegations

Seafield temple saga dogged by allegations

LETTER | Developments hence have raised various questions amongst the devotees as to the real motives of those involved.
Finance minister: Important that subsidies help 'true' farmers, fishermen

Finance minister: Important that subsidies help 'true' farmers, fishermen

Existing approach towards subsidies wastes 'hundreds of millions of ringgit' by benefitting the undeserving, claims Lim Guan Eng. 

Ministry to set up child offences-related registry by next year

Ministry to set up child offences-related registry by next year

The multi-agency effort is expected to be completed by next year, says Wan Azizah.

Deputy minister: Leave kids of ‘beer promoter bully’ alone

Deputy minister: Leave kids of ‘beer promoter bully’ alone

UPDATED 5.51PM | Teo Nie Ching claims images of the man's children and details of the latter's school are being shared online.

Australian police charge 3 men over plot to undertake 'mass' attack

Australian police charge 3 men over plot to undertake 'mass' attack

The alleged plot to attack 'mass gathering' in Melbourne comes less than 2 weeks after terrorist incident in city.

Ex-MACC advisor disappointed with gov't on abolition of death penalty

Ex-MACC advisor disappointed with gov't on abolition of death penalty

Robert Phang will hold a series of discussions nationwide to allow 'people's voices to be heard'.

Bersih says order barring opposition reps from schools wrong

Bersih says order barring opposition reps from schools wrong

It urges the minister to replace the directive with a guideline applicable to all politicians.
Two 'laughing stocks' in Malaysian politics within 48 hours

Two 'laughing stocks' in Malaysian politics within 48 hours

MP SPEAKS | Both are courtesy of MCA president Wee Ka Siong.

Instability caused by leaders who enrich themselves through 'dubious means' - Sultan Nazrin

Instability caused by leaders who enrich themselves through 'dubious means' - Sultan Nazrin

He says such acts merely create a culture of luxurious living, seeking glory and resorting to much wastage.

Practising Syiah and proselytising it are two different things - Mujahid

Practising Syiah and proselytising it are two different things - Mujahid

UPDATED 6.27PM | Freedom of religion as per the Constitution needs to be upheld, says the minister.

Hadi: 'Compulsory' for Muslims to oppose Icerd

Hadi: 'Compulsory' for Muslims to oppose Icerd

'To say that other religions are the same as Islam is unacceptable', says the PAS president.

Perak PAC chair denies he acted arbitrarily

Perak PAC chair denies he acted arbitrarily

He says the decision to summon ex-MB was made as a committee during a meeting.

Kit Siang to PAS, Umno: No joint rally against 1MDB too?

Kit Siang to PAS, Umno: No joint rally against 1MDB too?

 

He says their leaders appear not too concerned over the infamy the 1MDB scandal has brought.

If they don't block shipping, we can live with China: Dr M

If they don't block shipping, we can live with China: Dr M

He says what is important is not its claims but whether ships can pass through the South China Sea.
Can the Seafield temple consent judgement be revisited?

Can the Seafield temple consent judgement be revisited?

LETTER | Can't there be an effort to allow the temple to remain at its present location as a Hindu heritage site?
Dr M: Harapan GE14 win delayed due to 'invisible Umno-PAS' hands

Dr M: Harapan GE14 win delayed due to 'invisible Umno-PAS' hands

He claims they were persuading Harapan reps to crossover to form a Malay-Muslim government.
Mat Sabu on two-day visit to Thailand

Mat Sabu on two-day visit to Thailand

He will meet his counterpart as well as the Thai PM

Flood situation in Malacca improves

Flood situation in Malacca improves

UPDATED 2PM | Families at relief centres begin returning home.
PSM to gov't: Forget Icerd, allay fears of working class first

PSM to gov't: Forget Icerd, allay fears of working class first

'It is wrong to assume that the concerns against Icerd are solely raised by right-wing Umno and PAS leaders'.
Eliminate racial discrimination in all forms

Eliminate racial discrimination in all forms

LETTER | In the new Malaysia, all forms of racial provocation and instigation should cease to exist.
Rantau by-election: Who will be the best man to win?

Rantau by-election: Who will be the best man to win?

LETTER | It will be a tough fight if Mohamad Hasan goes against Dr S Streram

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman

Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman

UPDATED 2.30PM | The assailant began the attack by shooting to death his ex-fiancee - a doctor at the hospital.

Will Malaysia’s ratification of Icerd injure ‘Malay rights’?

Will Malaysia’s ratification of Icerd injure ‘Malay rights’?

COMMENT | Ratify it or denounce it? How have other Muslim countries dealt with it?
Malaysia’s progress on education for migrants and refugees too slow - Unesco report

Malaysia’s progress on education for migrants and refugees too slow - Unesco report

The report listed seven recommendations for the education of migrants and displaced people.
White House restores Jim Acosta's press pass, ending court fight

White House restores Jim Acosta's press pass, ending court fight

The journalist's pass was revoked after a contentious news conference with Trump.
Polish Catholic Church asks for forgiveness over paedophilia cases

Polish Catholic Church asks for forgiveness over paedophilia cases

Bishops call on victims to report the crimes to Church and state authorities.
Selangor introduces MyRadha'ah card for mothers to register milk kinship

Selangor introduces MyRadha'ah card for mothers to register milk kinship

JAIS says the move initiative is aimed at preventing marriages among milk kinship or relatives, as prohibited in Islam
Tahfiz students to receive certificates from Education Ministry

Tahfiz students to receive certificates from Education Ministry

Maszlee: This is in line with gov't effort to empower Islamic education.

UK PM May sticks to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal challenge

UK PM May sticks to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal challenge

The EU is due to hold a summit to discuss the draft deal on Nov 25
After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favorite son

After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favorite son

Sources say they are discussing the possibility of a change in line of succession.

Rains could hinder search for California wildfire victims

Rains could hinder search for California wildfire victims

As of Monday, the fire has torched 151,000 acres of drought-parched scrub and trees.
It's right to ratify anti-racist UN document

It's right to ratify anti-racist UN document

QUESTION TIME | Harapan must have moral courage to go ahead with Icerd ratification.
Najib questioned over Scorpene deal; bilingual street signs to be removed

Najib questioned over Scorpene deal; bilingual street signs to be removed

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
An ageing Malaysia should 'Look East'

An ageing Malaysia should 'Look East'

COMMENT | Japanese agriculture has increasingly used robotics and mechanisation to make up for their shortfall in labour.
Yoursay: Would imposing wealth tax lead to the rich emigrating?

Yoursay: Would imposing wealth tax lead to the rich emigrating?

YOURSAY | ‘Not implementing wealth, inheritance, or capital gains tax on mega rich is weak and a self-serving policy.’
Between substance and formality: Slippers, the dock, and Icerd

Between substance and formality: Slippers, the dock, and Icerd

COMMENT | Let’s differentiate between meaningless formalities and substance that matters.