Archive - 28 January 2019

Tamil Nesan to shut down on Feb 1

Tamil Nesan to shut down on Feb 1

Malaysia's oldest Tamil newspaper calls it a day after facing protracted financial problems.

M'sia-S'pore committee on maritime dispute holds talks

M'sia-S'pore committee on maritime dispute holds talks

Both sides say there were 'constructive discussions' during the meet.

Baby boy dies believed to be abused by sitter

Baby boy dies believed to be abused by sitter

The mother says the doctors confirmed her only child suffered internal bleeding in the head. 
A genocidal state

A genocidal state

COMMENT | Those who sympathise with the Palestinian cause should voice their condemnation.

Penang bridge crash: Investigation papers sent to DPP

Penang bridge crash: Investigation papers sent to DPP

Police say they would wait for further instructions from the DPP regarding the case. 

MOE: Contractors had to bid for boarding schools catering deals

MOE: Contractors had to bid for boarding schools catering deals

Ministry refutes allegations that the catering costs for students in boarding schools were slashed.

US citizen leaked data on thousands in S'pore with HIV, gov't says

US citizen leaked data on thousands in S'pore with HIV, gov't says

Health Ministry adds Mikhy Farrera Brochez was deported after serving his jail term.

We can organise other events, says Dr M after M’sia dropped as host

We can organise other events, says Dr M after M’sia dropped as host

UPDATED 9.30PM | 'I find that the world has to follow Israel, I don’t understand it,' the PM adds.

Saifuddin: Swim meet cancellation no loss for M'sia

Saifuddin: Swim meet cancellation no loss for M'sia

Minister says it's important for Malaysia to maintain its right to not have diplomatic relations with Israel.

Dr M: Be patient, wait for Guan Eng’s announcement on ECRL

Dr M: Be patient, wait for Guan Eng’s announcement on ECRL

UPDATED 8.25PM | PM says this after Lim and Azmin issued contradictory statements on the RM81b project.
Gov't rebrands SL1M to empower youth with entrepreneurship skills

Gov't rebrands SL1M to empower youth with entrepreneurship skills

Minister says entrepreneur skills needed as companies were hiring fewer workers nowadays.
Two senior citizens die in rush for free food coupons

Two senior citizens die in rush for free food coupons

The women were at the ICC Pudu complex to get the free coupons being distributed.
Harapan must address high cost of living, PM says after Cameron defeat

Harapan must address high cost of living, PM says after Cameron defeat

UPDATED 9.55PM | Dr M also states that BN's win is 'not surprising' given their record in rural areas.

Feasibility study for Penang tunnel still incomplete, says CM

Feasibility study for Penang tunnel still incomplete, says CM

Chow Kon Yeow states that the related documents have yet to be vetted by state-appointed engineers.

Malaysia won't compromise on Palestine issue: Saddiq

Malaysia won't compromise on Palestine issue: Saddiq

 'This has nothing to do with religion. It's a humanitarian issue.' 

Why seek out traditional medicine?

Why seek out traditional medicine?

LETTER | No patient will wait calmly for death to arrive or live with pain for the rest of their lives.
Najib slapped with 3 more money laundering charges

Najib slapped with 3 more money laundering charges

UPDATED 6.25PM | Ex-PM is accused of allegedly receiving a total of RM47m at AmIslamic Bank Bhd in 2014.

No need for a constitutional court - law minister

No need for a constitutional court - law minister

The Federal Court has judges who can handle constitutional issues, says Liew Vui Keong.

ECRL cancelled? Najib shows 'proof', Chinese official says talks ongoing

ECRL cancelled? Najib shows 'proof', Chinese official says talks ongoing

Quote from Chinese foreign vice-minister negates letter purportedly from the finance minister.

Johor civil servants should 'work like Mahathir' - MB

Johor civil servants should 'work like Mahathir' - MB

Osman Sapian gives a slight twist to the premier's recent 'Work Till Death' remark.

Malacca Bersatu denies no-confidence vote against minister

Malacca Bersatu denies no-confidence vote against minister

'Challenge was not done according to procedure... therefore it did not happen,' says state Bersatu secretary.

Are house-officers ready for an emergency?

Are house-officers ready for an emergency?

LETTER | Emergency Medicine should be a compulsory posting for all house-officers rather than an elective posting it currently is.
'Secret deal to destroy paradise': Why palm oil gets a bad rap

'Secret deal to destroy paradise': Why palm oil gets a bad rap

LETTER | Denial of sustainability issues has been a major obstacle to reform or improve the palm oil industry.

National Culture Policy draft ready in September

National Culture Policy draft ready in September

The new policy aims to build a Malaysian identity.
Non-Penangites can now buy affordable housing in the state

Non-Penangites can now buy affordable housing in the state

State introduces measures to curb overhang, but assures that the sector is under control.

Cop caught on video breaching smoking ban to face action - IGP

Cop caught on video breaching smoking ban to face action - IGP

UPDATED 4.16PM | Mohamad Fuzi Harun responds to a viral video showing the policeman holding a lit cigarette inside a restaurant.

It is time Dr M differentiates Jews from Zionists

It is time Dr M differentiates Jews from Zionists

COMMENT | Not all Jews identify with Zionism and it is mischievous to conflate Jews with Israelis and Zionists.

'Waste-to-energy plant just a beautiful word to describe incinerator'

'Waste-to-energy plant just a beautiful word to describe incinerator'

So declares the KTI residents' group, which opposes the incinerator project that is to be shifted from Kepong to Serendah.
Ministerial meeting to discuss ways to strengthen oil palm industry

Ministerial meeting to discuss ways to strengthen oil palm industry

Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries to hold talks in Jakarta next month.

High Court dismisses Ku Nan's bid to keep passport

High Court dismisses Ku Nan's bid to keep passport

The judge also upholds the RM500k bail imposed by the Sessions Court on the former minister. 

Former DAP veep Zulkifli Mohd Noor passes away

Former DAP veep Zulkifli Mohd Noor passes away

The 71-year-old suffered a heart attack while on a trip to Sungai Petani.
Case to remove former EC members purely academic, argues counsel

Case to remove former EC members purely academic, argues counsel

This is because the six former commissioners have resigned from the EC, the Tribunal Court is told.

Family almost fell apart after Altantuya's death, says father

Family almost fell apart after Altantuya's death, says father

UPDATED 3.27PM | 'I feel like we all died with her,' Shaariibuu Setev tells the High Court.

Sugar, the addictive poison many crave

Sugar, the addictive poison many crave

COMMENT | Too much sugar will certainly harm the body. That is why many speak about excess sugar as a poison to the body.
Husam: PAS-Umno cooperation akin to buffalo saving a trapped crocodile

Husam: PAS-Umno cooperation akin to buffalo saving a trapped crocodile

The cooperation between the two parties has no basis whatsoever, says Amanah leader.

Minister left 'bewildered' by Azmin, Lim's different tracks on ECRL

Minister left 'bewildered' by Azmin, Lim's different tracks on ECRL

On condition of anonymity, a cabinet member says that PM instructed the project contract to be studied further.

Rais' formula for Semenyih polls win: Close a toll, reduce fuel prices

Rais' formula for Semenyih polls win: Close a toll, reduce fuel prices

The former minister offers these tips following Pakatan Harapan's loss in the Cameron Highlands by-election
On Israel and Malaysian hypocrisy

On Israel and Malaysian hypocrisy

LETTER | Are we are really looking to become part of the world, or to remain as narrow-minded as before?

Changing the value system – a hope too far-fetched?

Changing the value system – a hope too far-fetched?

Instilling a new value system can be a tough challenge. 
Maszlee: Claim on reduction of full meal rates at SPB schools untrue

Maszlee: Claim on reduction of full meal rates at SPB schools untrue

He tells Najib to do his homework after the latter claimed the gov't had reduced the rate to RM14.50 per day.

Hit by no-confidence challenge, Redzuan denies eyeing top Bersatu posts

Hit by no-confidence challenge, Redzuan denies eyeing top Bersatu posts

Minister also questions whether the move against him is in line with the party constitution.

Reasons behind Harapan's epic loss in Cameron

Reasons behind Harapan's epic loss in Cameron

COMMENT | Glaring weaknesses at the top and bottom as the coalition adopted previous gov't's campaigning style.

68 dead after floods, landslides hit Sulawesi

68 dead after floods, landslides hit Sulawesi

Disasters struck after 13 districts across the island were hit by heavy rains.

Death toll rises to 58 as hope dims after Brazil dam collapse

Death toll rises to 58 as hope dims after Brazil dam collapse

Some 300 people are still reported missing and the authorities are not discounting more casualties.

A confluence of ideals: Abang Johari, Baru Bian on the same page

A confluence of ideals: Abang Johari, Baru Bian on the same page

LETTER | Leaders putting political differences aside will do much good for Sarawak.

Analysing the results of the Cameron Highlands by-election

Analysing the results of the Cameron Highlands by-election

MP SPEAKS | With GE15 four years away, Harapan has to take on the lessons learned from this by-election.

'Red scarves' march in Paris in riposte to 'yellow vests'

'Red scarves' march in Paris in riposte to 'yellow vests'

About 10,000 turn out for counter-demonstration against 11th week of gilet jaunes protests.

Shirt blunder: EC lodges police report against Manogaran

Shirt blunder: EC lodges police report against Manogaran

UPDATED 5.49PM | The report was lodged under the Election Offences Act 1954, the commission says in a statement. 
Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger

Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger

Linked by profit motives and policy inertia, these are the biggest threats to the world population, say experts.

Maria Chin's son out of danger

Maria Chin's son out of danger

The Petaling Jaya MP says he's under observation after surgery.
Najib's victory in Cameron Highlands

Najib's victory in Cameron Highlands

COMMENT | Say what you want, the former PM is back in play.

As nations turn against him, Venezuela's Maduro parades with military

As nations turn against him, Venezuela's Maduro parades with military

The embattled president tells the world the display shows he has military backing.

Yoursay: Normal for Oxford Union invitees to face challenging questions

Yoursay: Normal for Oxford Union invitees to face challenging questions

YOURSAY | ‘Youngsters should be allowed to speak their mind in a fair manner, and Mohan did just that.'

Yoursay: Will someone in Harapan answer Terence Gomez?

Yoursay: Will someone in Harapan answer Terence Gomez?

YOURSAY | 'Explain this: Why were GLCs shifted from one ministry to another in this manner?'
Najib reinvented, Harapan regressing?

Najib reinvented, Harapan regressing?

COMMENT | We used to run circles around Najib. How is he the one running circles around us now?

M'sia stripped of hosting rights over Israeli ban; PAS credited for BN win

M'sia stripped of hosting rights over Israeli ban; PAS credited for BN win

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