Archive - 6 December 2018

Suhakam: Human Rights Day celebration was decided in October

Suhakam: Human Rights Day celebration was decided in October

Gutter politics to say Suhakam’s event is to disrupt the anti-Icerd demonstration, says its chief.

Explain Pulau Kukup issue or quit, Kadir Jasin tells Johor MB

Explain Pulau Kukup issue or quit, Kadir Jasin tells Johor MB

The veteran newsman reminds Osman Sapian that the latter was a three-term BN lawmaker.
It's a Malaysia-Vietnam showdown

It's a Malaysia-Vietnam showdown

Vietnam sealed their place in the AFF Suzuki Cup final after beating the Philippines 4-2 tonight.
Boy, 10, dead after alleged beating by father

Boy, 10, dead after alleged beating by father

Police say a post-mortem this evening revealed that the boy died due to multiple blunt trauma.

Stemming extremism, racism and bigotry starts at home

Stemming extremism, racism and bigotry starts at home

LETTER | Why not celebrate our differences rather than condemning it?
Rare earths - substandard precautionary practices for Malaysians?

Rare earths - substandard precautionary practices for Malaysians?

LETTER | We recall that the Asian Rare Earth (ARE) refinery at Bukit Merah (Ipoh) had very opaque long-term waste management plans if any.
PTPTN salary deduction scheme will benefit future students: Wan Saiful

PTPTN salary deduction scheme will benefit future students: Wan Saiful

It is to ensure millions are able to attend universities in the future, says the chairperson.
S'pore extends port limits, says will defend territorial sovereignty

S'pore extends port limits, says will defend territorial sovereignty

It says this is in response to intrusions by Malaysian government vessels.

Wisma Putra was against Yemen intervention, deputy minister reveals

Wisma Putra was against Yemen intervention, deputy minister reveals

It also urged against the evacuation of Malaysians in that country at that time.
Silat group to submit a memorandum against Icerd at Istana Negara on Saturday

Silat group to submit a memorandum against Icerd at Istana Negara on Saturday

The group estimated to number 400 will march from the FT mosque and march to the Istana. 

Kok: Sarawak gov't committed to not expanding reach of oil palm plantations

Kok: Sarawak gov't committed to not expanding reach of oil palm plantations

She says the ministry will ensure that by Jan 1, 2020, all exported crude palm oil is sustainably certified.
Another 21 people remanded over temple riots

Another 21 people remanded over temple riots

The suspects are all aged between 18 and 40 years old.

Suhakam regrets the misreporting of Human Rights Day celebration

Suhakam regrets the misreporting of Human Rights Day celebration

It is gutter politics to suggest the Suhakam event is a counter-rally to the anti-Icerd demonstration.

Examining Icerd ratification among OIC members

Examining Icerd ratification among OIC members

COMMENT | Aside from M'sia and Brunei, all other OIC member states have ratified Icerd. Why is that?

120 lawyers on standby at anti-Icerd rally, says organiser

120 lawyers on standby at anti-Icerd rally, says organiser

They will ensure the participants follow the rules, says Kamaruzaman Mohamad.
Cops' conditions for Dec 8 – No provocations, seditious speeches or kids

Cops' conditions for Dec 8 – No provocations, seditious speeches or kids

UPDATED 6:34PM | Police also announce six roads leading to Dataran Merdeka will be closed.

Who is your teacher, Najib jabs '9.95' Maszlee

Who is your teacher, Najib jabs '9.95' Maszlee

'Shoes, socks, swimming. What is he learning and who is his teacher?'
No NSC directive: Chin Tong calls Hisham’s bluff

No NSC directive: Chin Tong calls Hisham’s bluff

PARLIAMENT | He says investigating Ops Yaman 2 for noncompliance of procedure and wrongdoing should be a priority.

M'sia must not ratify Icerd until all understand it is not a threat

M'sia must not ratify Icerd until all understand it is not a threat

MP SPEAKS | No Malaysian would want Malaysia to ratify the Icerd at the price of another May 13 racial riot in the country.
Gov't to channel 'large sum' of funds for third national car's R&D

Gov't to channel 'large sum' of funds for third national car's R&D

Large grant for this purpose to be announced by the PM soon, says Entrepreneur Development Minister.
PAS MP: Harapan's real fear of anti-Icerd rally is losing Putrajaya

PAS MP: Harapan's real fear of anti-Icerd rally is losing Putrajaya

Harapan fears that a PAS-Umno union will win the next general election, Khairuddin Aman Razali claims.

M'sia seized, incinerated 2.8 tonnes of pangolin scales worth over RM36m

M'sia seized, incinerated 2.8 tonnes of pangolin scales worth over RM36m

Minister Xavier Jayakumar says the scales were confiscated in three operations; M'sia was a transit point.
Suaram chief probed under Sedition Act over article on rulers

Suaram chief probed under Sedition Act over article on rulers

Cops grill Sevan Doraisamy over Fadiah Nadwa Fikri's article from July purportedly questioning the institution. 

MCA veep shoots down 'Rocket' over Putrajaya's Icerd stand

MCA veep shoots down 'Rocket' over Putrajaya's Icerd stand

He also says Harapan leaders' presence at a human rights bash this Saturday smacks of hypocrisy.

AirAsia to set up operations in  Vietnam

AirAsia to set up operations in Vietnam

The low-budget airline, which already flies to Vietnam, signs a memorandum with Thien Minh Travel Joint Stock Company.

Five Marines missing after two US aircraft collide, crash into sea off Japan

Five Marines missing after two US aircraft collide, crash into sea off Japan

The aircraft collided during a mid-air refuelling exercise; two Marines have been rescued.
Exports of made-in-Malaysia medical devices to cross RM23b in 2019

Exports of made-in-Malaysia medical devices to cross RM23b in 2019

A recent survey finds Malaysia will continue to evolve as a hub for medical device manufacturing.

Anwar set to debate motion on Icerd, speaker clips his wings

Anwar set to debate motion on Icerd, speaker clips his wings

PARLIAMENT | Mohamad Ariff Mohd Yusof says the matter need not be expedited despite Anwar's appeal.

Felda begins disposal of assets to accommodate liabilities

Felda begins disposal of assets to accommodate liabilities

Its chairman says the process will run until mid- or end of 2019.

Temple riot: Three more arrested, taking total to 102

Temple riot: Three more arrested, taking total to 102

Police are also waiting for the green light from IJN to record the injured firefighter's statement.

Rafizi to Tabung Haji: Set up independent body to audit haj operations

Rafizi to Tabung Haji: Set up independent body to audit haj operations

Ex-MP says this will help ensure haj costs are correct and don't contain elements of alleged profiteering.

Philippine senator dares Duterte to take drug test after marijuana joke

Philippine senator dares Duterte to take drug test after marijuana joke

The Philippine president had joked that he used marijuana to stay awake at last month's Asean summit.

Immunisation is available for children without documentation - minister

Immunisation is available for children without documentation - minister

However, Dzulkefly Ahmad says free immunisation will only be given to these children in certain situations.

PTPTN: Anwar, Harapan minister seek review of new loan repayment plan

PTPTN: Anwar, Harapan minister seek review of new loan repayment plan

UPDATED 2.38PM | He will convey concerns of borrowers directly to the PM, Syed Saddiq says he will raise it in cabinet.

Prosecution withdraws appeal to increase Nik Nazmi's PAA fine

Prosecution withdraws appeal to increase Nik Nazmi's PAA fine

Setiawangsa MP expresses gratefulness to DPP over decision related to Black 505 rally in 2013.  

BN MPs stage walkout after speaker stands ground on Sivaraajh's eviction

BN MPs stage walkout after speaker stands ground on Sivaraajh's eviction

UPDATED 4.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition MPs insist on retraction and apology. Speaker says he will make a ruling on Monday.

Sessions Court hands over Rosmah’s 17 money-laundering cases to High Court

Sessions Court hands over Rosmah’s 17 money-laundering cases to High Court

The former prime minister's wife has claimed trial to all charges.
Pulau Kukup: Johor assembly urges state gov't to review de-gazetting

Pulau Kukup: Johor assembly urges state gov't to review de-gazetting

UPDATED 1.43PM | The Harapan-controlled assembly passes the motion which disagrees with the de-gazetting of the national park status.

Anwar disagrees with Kelantan's 'holiday for demonstration'

Anwar disagrees with Kelantan's 'holiday for demonstration'

UPDATED 2.30PM | The veteran of street protests says a holiday should not be declared for this purpose.

Yeo: Nation’s first geothermal power project found abandoned

Yeo: Nation’s first geothermal power project found abandoned

UPDATED 1:11PM | PARLIAMENT | She says the power plant should have been operational on Dec 31, 2017.

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

SIS’ challenge on ‘deviant’ fatwa to be heard at High Court on March 13

The NGO is challenging the Selangor Fatwa Committee’s declaration against it made in 2014.
Najib makes 11th visit to MACC office – this time over 1MDB audit report

Najib makes 11th visit to MACC office – this time over 1MDB audit report

He arrived at 10.30am and as of noon, the former PM was still in the building.

USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy

USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy

The filing could complicate efforts by victims of former national team doctor to recover damages.

Amanah Women, Youth wings raring to voice views at convention

Amanah Women, Youth wings raring to voice views at convention

The wings will be represented by 20 delegates each at the party's third national convention in mid-December.
PTPTN cannot make salary deductions without consent of workers, bosses - MTUC

PTPTN cannot make salary deductions without consent of workers, bosses - MTUC

UPDATED 4:39 PM | MTUC president Abdul Halim Mansor says borrowers and their employers need to consent to new student loan repayment scheme. 

Qatar ruler, Dr M meet for talks in Putrajaya

Qatar ruler, Dr M meet for talks in Putrajaya

PM and wife will be hosting a luncheon in honour of the Emir's visit.

Don't pin Pulau Kukup's de-gazetting on BN, Surendran tells Harapan gov't

Don't pin Pulau Kukup's de-gazetting on BN, Surendran tells Harapan gov't

Lawyer says new gov't could have reversed previous regime's decision to de-gazette the island.

Since when could NSC deploy troops overseas, veterans ask Hisham

Since when could NSC deploy troops overseas, veterans ask Hisham

The veteran group asks if Hishammuddin means NSC can bypass cabinet, parliament, and the armed forces chief.
Noripah Kamso appointed new chairperson of Bank Rakyat

Noripah Kamso appointed new chairperson of Bank Rakyat

She replaces Shukry Salleh who was removed due to his involvement in 1MDB’s original audit report.
Irwan Serigar no longer honorary major-general in Askar Wataniah

Irwan Serigar no longer honorary major-general in Askar Wataniah

Defence Ministry says the revocation was made during an Armed Forces Council meeting held on May 31.

Huawei CFO arrested for violating US sanctions on Iran

Huawei CFO arrested for violating US sanctions on Iran

Its global chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada and is facing extradition to the US.

PTPTN works with six agencies on new loan repayment scheme

PTPTN works with six agencies on new loan repayment scheme

It will obtain information of income and details of employers of PTPTN borrowers.

TMJ: Why politicise Pulau Kukup? State has rights over land matters

TMJ: Why politicise Pulau Kukup? State has rights over land matters

Tengku Ismail says Johor royals also willing to meet nature group on the national park.

Examination syndicate denies claims of mistakes in SPM biology questions

Examination syndicate denies claims of mistakes in SPM biology questions

There no were faulty questions in the Biology paper, it says.
Firefly snagged by M'sia-S'pore airspace dispute

Firefly snagged by M'sia-S'pore airspace dispute

It failed to secure landing rights at Singapore's Seletar Airport and its spot in Changi has been sold to another airline.

Corrupt Malays don't care for race, religion – Mahathir

Corrupt Malays don't care for race, religion – Mahathir

The prime minister says this in a blog post last night entitled 'Corruption of the Malays'.

Facebook gave data on users' friends to certain companies

Facebook gave data on users' friends to certain companies

Documents released by a British lawmaker show that these companies included Netflix and Airbnb.

S’pore PM sues blogger who shared 1MDB article on Facebook

S’pore PM sues blogger who shared 1MDB article on Facebook

The article was from a Malaysian online news media about Lee and Malaysia’s 1MDB state fund.
France drops fuel tax hike as 'yellow vest' anger persists

France drops fuel tax hike as 'yellow vest' anger persists

The Macron administration is struggling to defuse the anger.
Istanbul prosecutor seeks arrest of Saudi officials over Khashoggi killing

Istanbul prosecutor seeks arrest of Saudi officials over Khashoggi killing

The move comes after US senators received CIA briefing.

Harapan’s vexing delay in revoking oppressive laws

Harapan’s vexing delay in revoking oppressive laws

QUESTION TIME | Two contrasting rallies this week underline the urgency to restore human rights.
China: A great power with structural flaws

China: A great power with structural flaws

COMMENT | 'In more ways than one, China itself is financially rich but unstable.'

Yoursay: How can a national park be de-gazetted so surreptitiously?

Yoursay: How can a national park be de-gazetted so surreptitiously?

YOURSAY | ‘No Harapan assemblypersons against it? Then they are the same as BN politicians.’
Malaysia proposes meeting S'pore on airspace, maritime issues

Malaysia proposes meeting S'pore on airspace, maritime issues

The meeting will also work to resolve the Instrument Landing System (ILS) issues, Wisma Putra says.

No way will MMN be the future of M'sian politics

No way will MMN be the future of M'sian politics

COMMENT | The belief that MMN can only trigger fear is nothing but a bogey or straw-man.

Yoursay: A holiday? PAS under pressure to ensure mammoth turnout

Yoursay: A holiday? PAS under pressure to ensure mammoth turnout

YOURSAY | 'Imagine a state giving a public holiday so that Kelantanese can attend a demonstration in KL.'
Sources: Cabinet won't stop Saturday's anti-Icerd rally

Sources: Cabinet won't stop Saturday's anti-Icerd rally

We are not perturbed about it, for the authorities will take action if there's any chaos, ministers say.

Singapore vs M'sia encroachment debate rages on; Guan Eng slams Hadi over Icerd rally remark

Singapore vs M'sia encroachment debate rages on; Guan Eng slams Hadi over Icerd rally remark

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