Archive - 3 March 2019

This is to ensure its scope and usage are not abused, says MCMC.

Republic says that Johor's plans to increase capacity of treated water does not affect its position.

The party rubbishes the ministry's explanation that it was not responsible for the workers.

Chinese voters in Semenyih were spurned by their racially-charged comments, says Insap.

Political observer Peter Minos says it showed Harapan had lost its popularity.

He says the defeat in Semenyih polls should not cause the coalition to point fingers.  

Transport Ministry says it will listen to 'credible leads or specific proposals.'

Minister calls on Harapan to step up and be the party of choice for Malay voters.

He notes that in Semenyih BN had belittled Harapan's performance without having to provide solutions.

Family and friends attend the fifth annual remembrance gathering for victims of the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 held in Publika, Kuala Lumpur.

Maszlee Malik says these institutes can potentially train teachers in neighbouring countries.

MIC's P Punithan says party leadership should realise the time has come to 'reconsider its position'.

 State secretary says Mohd Annuar Zaini was informed of the decision on March 1.

The three were isolated at a paediatric ward after being suspected of the disease.

Sultan Sharafuddin says deviant teachings and liberalism must be tackled effectively.

The three were arrested last night at a condominium in Sentul.

UPDATED 3.313PM | Umno sec-gen says the party must now repair the racial polarisation allegedly brought on by DAP.

Khairul Azwan Harun says Semenyih campaign promises reminded voters of unkept pledges.

UPDATED 1.41PM | But he contends the strategy will not work to PAS' benefit in a general election.

Firefighters are battling 25 fires in the Australian state of Victoria.

They are said to collude with doctors and travel agents to fake their medical records.

UPDATED 5PM | 'We do not intend to punish Semenyih,' says Amirudin Shari.

LETTER | We are lagging behind our Asean counterparts in terms of embracing technology.

The Syrian Democratic Forces says it is closing in on the jihadists' last bastion.

Lim Guan Eng points out that MACC had investigated the matter and no action was taken.

Analysts believe the rogue nation has 20 to 60 nuclear warheads which could threaten the US.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail stresses Harapan must study the issues that had been raised.

LETTER | What has the Harapan government done for these undocumented citizens?

YOURSAY | ‘Rakyat at the losing end when politicians are only interested in power.’

COMMENT | Parents must be empowered to be more effectively involved in adolescents' lives.

COMMENT | We often take steps which on the surface sound logical and worthwhile but are in reality not effective

COMMENT | Many teachers go into the classroom ill-prepared, not fueled by the passion of making a difference.

COMMENT | Four areas that need change are administrative structure, GLCs, financial sector and education system.

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