Archive - 2 January 2019

Orang Asli schoolchildren in Gua Musang dropping out due to distance

Orang Asli schoolchildren in Gua Musang dropping out due to distance

They request gov't to build schools nearby after about 100 dropouts in three years. 

Even legitimate complaints can be seditious, Ramkarpal tells Dr M

Even legitimate complaints can be seditious, Ramkarpal tells Dr M

He responds to PM saying that public complaints against wrongdoing are not in breach of any law.

1,453 warnings issued since start of smoking ban

1,453 warnings issued since start of smoking ban

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says enforcement personnel conducted checks on 2,786 eateries yesterday. 

Mukhriz backs Syed Saddiq's stand on gov't contracts

Mukhriz backs Syed Saddiq's stand on gov't contracts

Bersatu deputy says any suggestion of using gov't resources would go against the party's aspirations.

PTPTN has a social responsibility to account for its zakat contributions

PTPTN has a social responsibility to account for its zakat contributions

LETTER | How can it make large contributions when it still depends on external funds to fulfil its primary aim?

What did Mahathir say about the UEC?

What did Mahathir say about the UEC?

His interview that touched on the recognition of the certificate had caused an uproar in the Chinese community.

Bill Gates' nuclear venture hits snag amid US restrictions on China deals

Bill Gates' nuclear venture hits snag amid US restrictions on China deals

TerraPower inked deal with China National Nuclear Corp in 2017 to build an experimental nuclear reactor.

Employers reminded to heed minimum wage order

Employers reminded to heed minimum wage order

S'wak Manpower Department director reminds them that non-compliance could result in an RM10k fine.

Give Dr M space to lead within 'agreed upon' duration - Anwar

Give Dr M space to lead within 'agreed upon' duration - Anwar

However, the designated successor does not specify any timeline for the transition of power. 

My principles more important than my career - Syed Saddiq

My principles more important than my career - Syed Saddiq

The Bersatu youth chief stands firm on his conviction that the party should not seek gov't help to stay in power.

Cops set to complete probe into Special Branch officer's death

Cops set to complete probe into Special Branch officer's death

Penang police chief A Thaiveegan says 15 statements have been recorded so far.

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Malacca Gateway to go ahead as it is under local supervision - CM

Malacca Gateway to go ahead as it is under local supervision - CM

Adly reiterates that the state gov't will stick to not interfering in FDI projects overseen by local companies.

No provision exempts anyone from the rule of law

No provision exempts anyone from the rule of law

COMMENT | It applies to everyone from the rulers to the prime minister and ordinary citizens.

'Utusan journos must not be made scapegoats of Umno's kleptocracy'

'Utusan journos must not be made scapegoats of Umno's kleptocracy'

Lim Kit Siang says the party's supreme council must clear up the financial mess in Utusan.

Address root causes of medical graduates glut

Address root causes of medical graduates glut

LETTER | About 20 percent of housemen each year do not complete their two-year hospital training stint.
Court upholds death sentences on Chinese woman, M'sian man

Court upholds death sentences on Chinese woman, M'sian man

Both, in separate cases, were convicted for drug trafficking.

Penang launches facial recognition system to identify criminals

Penang launches facial recognition system to identify criminals

CM says the technology would enhance the 767 CCTVs installed by the city council. 

Form 14 for Tasek Gelugor seat unsealed, copies given to lawyers

Form 14 for Tasek Gelugor seat unsealed, copies given to lawyers

Marzuki Yahya and MP Shabudin Yahaya are bound by secrecy over the details contained in the form.

FGV appoints new chief financial officer

FGV appoints new chief financial officer

Mohd Hairul Abdul Hamid had been the CFO for MRT Corp and prior to that was with Sime Darby Bhd.

No-smoking rule: Four eateries in Perlis get warning notices

No-smoking rule: Four eateries in Perlis get warning notices

The health department says the eatery operators were given six months to follow the directive.

What about the feelings of the Chinese, MCA asks Dr M

What about the feelings of the Chinese, MCA asks Dr M

Tan Teik Cheng responds to PM saying that Malay feelings need to be considered on the recognition of the UEC.

The curious case of Canadian medical marijuana use

The curious case of Canadian medical marijuana use

LETTER | Doctors there are still not entirely convinced with the medical marijuana hype.

Australia closes Villawood immigration detention centre

Australia closes Villawood immigration detention centre

Canberra also announces the closure of the Maribyrnong facility in Melbourne. 

Two women defy ban by entering Hindu temple in Kerala

Two women defy ban by entering Hindu temple in Kerala

The act raises fear of a backlash from conservative Hindu groups.

PKR infighting may worsen if Anwar doesn't act, say analysts

PKR infighting may worsen if Anwar doesn't act, say analysts

They say any open war will be detrimental to the party and Harapan.

Police officers stationed in KK schools to maintain discipline

Police officers stationed in KK schools to maintain discipline

Kota Kinabalu police chief says they will be stationed at 27 secondary and 56 primary schools.

Annuar raps Kit Siang over 'uneven' playing field in Cameron

Annuar raps Kit Siang over 'uneven' playing field in Cameron

CAMERON POLLS | He says it will be a 'daylight robbery' by the ruling coalition, claiming that the opposition's hands are tied.

Smokers have no right to cause a nuisance

Smokers have no right to cause a nuisance

LETTER | Did smokers file for a judicial review when some car manufacturers stopped providing built-in ashtrays?
If they can 'rob' Petronas, they can afford ECRL - Najib mocks gov't

If they can 'rob' Petronas, they can afford ECRL - Najib mocks gov't

Ex-PM adds cost should not be an issue given that the gov't could switch from GST to SST.

Netflix removes Khashoggi-related episode of comedy show in Saudi Arabia

Netflix removes Khashoggi-related episode of comedy show in Saudi Arabia

This follows complaints from the kingdom's officials.

China's Xi says Taiwan independence would be disaster

China's Xi says Taiwan independence would be disaster

 The president calls for peaceful 'reunification', warns it would not renounce the use of force.

Sg Koyan Bersatu backs Manogaran as candidate for Cameron

Sg Koyan Bersatu backs Manogaran as candidate for Cameron

The Bersatu branch is within the Jelai state seat held by BN menteri besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

Another transwoman murdered, cops rule out hate crime

Another transwoman murdered, cops rule out hate crime

However, activist Nisha Ayub calls for the gov't to establish laws to protect the community.

Petrol dealers meet Mahathir over fuel price float

Petrol dealers meet Mahathir over fuel price float

They express their concern to the prime minister on the proposed weekly float of the prices.

Groups slam government's decision to retain Sosma, Poca

Groups slam government's decision to retain Sosma, Poca

UPDATED 4.10PM | Harapan should abolish the two laws or simply admit they’re no different from BN, says Suaram.
Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 15

Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 15

Another 20 are still missing after the calamity in Sukabumi, western Java.

'It's two years' - Anwar never said he wanted to be PM earlier, says Dr M

'It's two years' - Anwar never said he wanted to be PM earlier, says Dr M

Mahathir reiterates that he would keep his promise to step down in 'over two years'.

No confusion over thorium

No confusion over thorium

LETTER | I’m baffled by the writer's incomprehension over a straightforward calculation.
Give Mat Hasan full acting president mandate: Johor Umno veteran

Give Mat Hasan full acting president mandate: Johor Umno veteran

UPDATED 12.48PM | This will give him full power in order to rebuild the party, says the Kluang Umno division chief.

AG awaiting reply from minister on G25 book ban

AG awaiting reply from minister on G25 book ban

The book on moderate Islam was banned by the former BN administration.
First day blues

First day blues

This year marks a series of firsts for Malaysian schools.

Maszlee: B40 quota for boarding schools won't affect top students

Maszlee: B40 quota for boarding schools won't affect top students

'Top students can be successful anywhere, even if in a kampung school,' the minister says
PM: M'sia may continue with ECRL, on a smaller scale

PM: M'sia may continue with ECRL, on a smaller scale

We are in talks with China but we have not arrived at a good solution on this, Mahathir tells Sin Chew Daily.

Mahathir: Abdul Rashid's opinion on crony contracts his own

Mahathir: Abdul Rashid's opinion on crony contracts his own

‘It was not a party decision, he gave his opinion, and we are not keeping to it.’
S'pore seeks meeting with M'sia on Pasir Gudang restricted area

S'pore seeks meeting with M'sia on Pasir Gudang restricted area

Republic says the restricted area will have a negative impact on aircraft operations. 

German man rams car into crowd, racist motive suspected

German man rams car into crowd, racist motive suspected

‘There was a clear intention by this man to kill foreigners.’
Strong winds to hit East Coast till Saturday

Strong winds to hit East Coast till Saturday

Meteorological Department also warns the people of turbulent seas dangerous to all coastal activities.

Political frogs available – at a dime a dozen

Political frogs available – at a dime a dozen

SATIRE | They declare: 'We waited for 61 years while they plucked all the fruits. This is our chance.'

Yoursay: Dr M, everyone in Harapan played role in ousting Najib

Yoursay: Dr M, everyone in Harapan played role in ousting Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Bersatu would be stillborn if not for the other coalition partners.’
Yoursay: Melayu Baru needed to help usher in M’sia Baru

Yoursay: Melayu Baru needed to help usher in M’sia Baru

YOURSAY | ‘Make sure Malays are not left out. And make sure non-Malays are also not left out.’
PKR's infighting will be the downfall of Harapan

PKR's infighting will be the downfall of Harapan

COMMENT | Can Anwar keep the peace and appease both camps in the party?

Harapan should fix a PM transition timeline to avert potential woe

Harapan should fix a PM transition timeline to avert potential woe

COMMENT | All of us – primarily the two protagonists – must put the interests of the nation first.

Bersatu leaders fume over contract backlash; Ezam backs Dr M as full-term PM

Bersatu leaders fume over contract backlash; Ezam backs Dr M as full-term PM

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