Archive - 23 November 2018

S'gor free water scheme tweaked, now only for B40 homes

S'gor free water scheme tweaked, now only for B40 homes

Free water increased to 25 cubic metres from 20 cubic metres for low-income households.

Dining with death: Roadside eateries put diners' lives at risk

Dining with death: Roadside eateries put diners' lives at risk

Late-night diners in the city risk death by eating by roadside stalls and eateries.
Putrajaya's position on Icerd must be recorded in Parliament, says Umno

Putrajaya's position on Icerd must be recorded in Parliament, says Umno

Zahid says a mere PMO statement does not guarantee that Putrajaya will not change its position later.
Classify stalking as a crime, says WAO

Classify stalking as a crime, says WAO

The women’s rights group calls lawmakers to make stalking a Penal Code offence.
Human rights group rues unrest stemming from Icerd ratification effort

Human rights group rues unrest stemming from Icerd ratification effort

Hakam calls for Harapan gov't to revisit its decision and reconsider ratification of Icerd in the future.
FGV sues ex-directors and officers for RM514m

FGV sues ex-directors and officers for RM514m

UPDATED 9:49PM | This is to cover losses from FGV's 2014 acquisition of Asian Plantation Limited, a S’pore-based company.
Utusan: 1MDB audit report amended on Najib's order

Utusan: 1MDB audit report amended on Najib's order

The paper claims the changes were made during a meeting at the prime minister's office.
PAS instructs members to show up for anti-Icerd rally

PAS instructs members to show up for anti-Icerd rally

They have been told to gather at Dataran Merdeka on Dec 8.
Anwar: Adopt nationalistic approach to eradicate poverty

Anwar: Adopt nationalistic approach to eradicate poverty

He says he has seen extreme poverty across all races and no modern country should allow this to continue.
The monarchs should stay above politics

The monarchs should stay above politics

LETTER | The monarchs should also maintain a neutral position that transcends all kinds of disputes.
I will counter-attack, Lim warns MCA over move to raise TAR UC fees

I will counter-attack, Lim warns MCA over move to raise TAR UC fees

UPDATED 7.51PM | Lim warns MCA he won't stay idle if the fees is increased without valid reasons.
Sng not keen on leading S'wak PKR, will focus on Julau

Sng not keen on leading S'wak PKR, will focus on Julau

Larry Sng says he has held many party positions before and now wants to focus on serving his constituents.
Anti-Icerd rally still on – from protest to celebration

Anti-Icerd rally still on – from protest to celebration

Khairy Jamaluddin, however, disagrees. He calls for the lowering of the 'political temperature'.
Separatist rebels storm China's consulate in Pakistan, two policemen killed

Separatist rebels storm China's consulate in Pakistan, two policemen killed

The three attackers came in a car filled with explosives but failed to get inside the compound.

Indian cops to probe those who helped American killed on remote island

Indian cops to probe those who helped American killed on remote island

Among others, they will study the sequence of events that led to the death of John Chau on the North Sentinel Island on Nov 17.

Be cautious, Guan Eng tells Chinese over Icerd sentiments

Be cautious, Guan Eng tells Chinese over Icerd sentiments

He says extremists are fanning sentiments of Malay community ahead of a planned Dec 8 rally.
Cops quiz S'wak Report editor for 3 hours on 1MDB book

Cops quiz S'wak Report editor for 3 hours on 1MDB book

UPDATED 7PM | This over a part in the prologue which claims Jho Low was friends with the Sultanah of Terengganu.

Pakatan must place hope in realising a Middle Malaysia

Pakatan must place hope in realising a Middle Malaysia

COMMENT | The country needs a vision that highlights the virtues of the middle ground.
Parents advised against sending children to unknown babysitters

Parents advised against sending children to unknown babysitters

Deputy minister Hannah Yeoh urges parents to be aware of signs of abuse or potential risk.
Government's U-turn on Icerd 'appalling', says Surendran

Government's U-turn on Icerd 'appalling', says Surendran

The LFL adviser says it sets a dangerous precedent amid prejudice and false arguments.
Taman Equine hit-and-run case: Driver charged with murder

Taman Equine hit-and-run case: Driver charged with murder

The court did not allow bail for the unemployed man.

KJ: Foreign minister must resign over Icerd gaffe

KJ: Foreign minister must resign over Icerd gaffe

He notes how PM made the commitment during the UN general assembly and not some 'kampung ceramah'.
Barber charged with murder of 11-month-old baby

Barber charged with murder of 11-month-old baby

Hazmi Majid, who is the husband of the infant's babysitter, is expected to be charged against next week with inserting an object into the baby’s private parts and anus.

Three BN reps implicated in new RM30m Malacca corruption scandal

Three BN reps implicated in new RM30m Malacca corruption scandal

The three were exco members of the previous state government, says DAP's Pengkalan Batu assemblyperson.
PMO: Gov't will not ratify Icerd

PMO: Gov't will not ratify Icerd

UPDATED 6:11 | The decision comes following weeks of protests and conflicting statements.

Jeers turns to cheers at Perkasa protest as gov't backs down on Icerd

Jeers turns to cheers at Perkasa protest as gov't backs down on Icerd

UPDATED 4.10PM | Some 50 members initially gathered in the rain to protest against Icerd and the moratorium on Sedition Act.

Wild winds cause air travel chaos in Australia, fan major bushfires

Wild winds cause air travel chaos in Australia, fan major bushfires

Thousands of air travellers stranded at Sydney, Melbourne airports.
Big 'serban', long beards but silent on 1MDB – Anwar

Big 'serban', long beards but silent on 1MDB – Anwar

'They may have a long list of qualifications, but not conscience and ethics'.

Taking down multilingual signs: Selangor must explain rationale

Taking down multilingual signs: Selangor must explain rationale

COMMENT | Multilingualism serves to open minds, stimulate intellectual agility as well as expand cultural horizons.
Lawyer: Edi Rejang not a 'biscuit' which can be hidden

Lawyer: Edi Rejang not a 'biscuit' which can be hidden

The lawyer denies hiding his client after DAP MP claims Edi Rejang is missing.

Ngeh: My assets are worth RM82m, not RM75m

Ngeh: My assets are worth RM82m, not RM75m

'I am thankful because God has been very good to me', says Beruas MP, insisting that his source of wealth is free from corruption.

Verbal war over Icerd should not distract Putrajaya's focus - Anwar

Verbal war over Icerd should not distract Putrajaya's focus - Anwar

The PKR president says Malaysia cannot outrightly reject the call to ratify the convention.

M'sia to implement B10 biodiesel programme from Dec 1

M'sia to implement B10 biodiesel programme from Dec 1

Cabinet has given its approval, says minister.
Police to question Zahid, Waytha over racial and religious remarks

Police to question Zahid, Waytha over racial and religious remarks

UPDATED 1.51PM | Based on the list of nine individuals to be questioned, it is believed that Icerd is among the subjects of investigation.

Anwar gives benefit of doubt to plans to amend NSC Act

Anwar gives benefit of doubt to plans to amend NSC Act

It is not inconsistent with my position, says the PKR president, who had challenged its constitutionality in court.

Asset declaration: Dr M RM32.3m, DAP's Ngeh tops list with RM75.8m

Asset declaration: Dr M RM32.3m, DAP's Ngeh tops list with RM75.8m

UPDATED 6.50PM | At present, 25 ministers and deputy ministers, as well as 13 Harapan lawmakers, have yet to declare their assets.

S'wak Report editor being questioned in Bukit Aman, says lawyer

S'wak Report editor being questioned in Bukit Aman, says lawyer

This is believed to be over the defamation suit against her by the Terengganu sultanah.

Wanita Umno lodges 191 police reports against Waythamoorthy

Wanita Umno lodges 191 police reports against Waythamoorthy

It wants him to be investigated under the Sedition Act over his accusation against the BN government.

China wants trade talks with US to be equal, mutually beneficial

China wants trade talks with US to be equal, mutually beneficial

Trump says he hopes he can made a deal with Beijing.
Be fair to TAR UC and UTAR

Be fair to TAR UC and UTAR

LETTER | Is it fair to punish these two institutions without giving them sufficient leeway for adjustment?
Anwar weighs in amid tussle over PKR's Rantau candidate

Anwar weighs in amid tussle over PKR's Rantau candidate

UPDATED 1.31PM | The party's Rembau division chief is reportedly lobbying for his wife to be fielded there, instead of Dr S Streram.

Rent-to-own scheme to be expanded - Zuraida

Rent-to-own scheme to be expanded - Zuraida

This is for the B40 group facing difficulties obtaining housing loans.

Report: CIA had recording of Saudi prince demanding Khashoggi be 'silenced'

Report: CIA had recording of Saudi prince demanding Khashoggi be 'silenced'

This is said to be another recording of a phone call made by the Saudi de facto ruler.

Utusan to close down all bureaus, T'ganu printing plant, on Dec 1

Utusan to close down all bureaus, T'ganu printing plant, on Dec 1

This, after the cash-strapped daily's recent VSS offer to staff and the sale of its land in Jalan Chan Sow Lin.

Prove that Malaysia is not racist by signing Icerd

Prove that Malaysia is not racist by signing Icerd

COMMENT | Those who are objecting the signing of Icerd are the ones who have reaped all the benefits of an unfair system.

Tian Chua freed of sedition charge

Tian Chua freed of sedition charge

UPDATED 12.45PM | Reading the words uttered by the PKR vice-president as a whole didn't amount to a seditious tendency, rules the judge.

Saudi prince tours Arab states amid Khashoggi storm

Saudi prince tours Arab states amid Khashoggi storm

On his first trip abroad since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Prince Mohammed is also expected to attend the G20 meeting.

Perak Umno man denies threatening Waytha's aide, claims video 'doctored'

Perak Umno man denies threatening Waytha's aide, claims video 'doctored'

'I have the complete video with me. The (viral) video was edited by irresponsible parties,' says Syed Afzarizal Syed Salim.

Taiwan's same-sex marriage vote divides families

Taiwan's same-sex marriage vote divides families

Public voting will be held tomorrow, on whether its civil law should now recognise same-sex marriage.

Is the anti-Icerd protest a catalyst to stage riots in the country?

Is the anti-Icerd protest a catalyst to stage riots in the country?

COMMENT | Several leaders from the previous gov't, who are awaiting trials or are under probe, will do anything, even destroy our nation, to escape prosecution.

Esscom will coordinate Esszone air operations team

Esscom will coordinate Esszone air operations team

This particularly in areas suspected of being the routes and staging points of cross-border crimes, including kidnappings.

Mohamad Hasan yet to decide on Rantau seat appeal

Mohamad Hasan yet to decide on Rantau seat appeal

The Umno No 2 is still weighing the pros and cons of appealing the Seremban Election Court's decision.

Four states yet to gazette control on proselytisation of Muslims

Four states yet to gazette control on proselytisation of Muslims

The states are Penang, Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territories.

MCA: Ultimatum issued to MCA-owned varsities is political vengeance

MCA: Ultimatum issued to MCA-owned varsities is political vengeance

It’s deputy chief Mah Hang Soon slams the finance minister for ordering TAR University College and UTAR to cut ties with MCA.

Take efforts to introduce swimming in schools positively – Maszlee

Take efforts to introduce swimming in schools positively – Maszlee

It should be seen as part of the school co-curricular programme in line with students’ holistic development.
Gov’t to further improve country's digital infrastructure, says MCMC

Gov’t to further improve country's digital infrastructure, says MCMC

It will ensure greater availability of broadband services by promoting competition.
Sarawak to explore new sources of revenue from forest sector

Sarawak to explore new sources of revenue from forest sector

The collaboration with Shell involved carbon trading and ecotourism.
Yoursay: Maszlee makes big splash with hotel pool suggestion

Yoursay: Maszlee makes big splash with hotel pool suggestion

YOURSAY | ‘Is swimming far more important than improving our overall education system?’
Will politicians learn something from the beer promoter?

Will politicians learn something from the beer promoter?

COMMENT | A young woman’s defiance in the face of bigotry is something political operatives should learn from.

Anti-Icerd drive is about defending Malay ‘privileges’, not rights

Anti-Icerd drive is about defending Malay ‘privileges’, not rights

YOURSAY | The ‘privileges’ have since evolved into ‘rights’.
Forcing birds of a feather to flock together

Forcing birds of a feather to flock together

COMMENT | It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see why most of our students are not mixing with others of different races.

Dr M defends Waytha; Najib says Jho Low may have cheated his gov't

Dr M defends Waytha; Najib says Jho Low may have cheated his gov't

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