Archive - 9 March 2019

India's top hospital to set up dedicated unit for rape cases

India's top hospital to set up dedicated unit for rape cases

The section will offer services such as medical examination, treatment, forensic tests, DNA profiling and counselling.

Streram says PKR MP's claim of unpaid debt is slander

Streram says PKR MP's claim of unpaid debt is slander

Segamat MP Edmund Santhara had lodged a police report claiming that Streram owes him RM62,000.

Deputy minister: Man who insulted Islam can appeal against 10-year jail term

Deputy minister: Man who insulted Islam can appeal against 10-year jail term

Hanipa Maidin says the convicted has two chances to do so - at the High Court and Court of Appeal.

Defending LGBTs at Women's March an abuse of democracy - Mujahid

Defending LGBTs at Women's March an abuse of democracy - Mujahid

UPDATED 8.22PM | However, the rally had called for end to gender-based violence, not 'special rights'.

Pahang gov't promises more demolitions of illegal plantations

Pahang gov't promises more demolitions of illegal plantations

The operation is being carried out to restore natural growth and improve clean water supply.
Kelantan thanks Putrajaya for approving five key projects

Kelantan thanks Putrajaya for approving five key projects

The state also supports Azmin as the state action council chief.
Mat Hasan pushes for Umno-PAS unity gov'ts in four states

Mat Hasan pushes for Umno-PAS unity gov'ts in four states

The Umno acting president says both parties are discussing the possibility of forming 'united ummah gov'ts'.

2,222 cases of dengue in Johor from January to March

2,222 cases of dengue in Johor from January to March

UPDATED 7.23PM | Dengue cases in Terengganu up 600 percent, Pahang sees 52 percent rise.
NGO baffled by DBKL block on 120-year-old Hindu procession

NGO baffled by DBKL block on 120-year-old Hindu procession


No reason given for refusing permission, says its spokesperson.

Insulting Islam: Lawyer shocked over 10-year jailing of FB user

Insulting Islam: Lawyer shocked over 10-year jailing of FB user

Latheefa Koya says the 'disproportionate' jail term should be reviewed as it breaches the rule of law.
Perak to help B40 women start, expand business

Perak to help B40 women start, expand business

The state will set aside RM200,000 for this.

Gov't to make two vaccines compulsory - but not just yet

Gov't to make two vaccines compulsory - but not just yet

Health Minister says law to eventually be amended to make diphtheria and MMR vaccines mandatory.
Previous BN leaders reduced MIC role, says party president

Previous BN leaders reduced MIC role, says party president

That's why the party today is weak, adds SA Vigneswaran.
Impassioned plea for better protection of disabled women

Impassioned plea for better protection of disabled women

At women's march, an activist says many of these victims of sexual abuse are helpless.

Ignore dip in Semenyih's Malay support, focus on all M'sians, Harapan told

Ignore dip in Semenyih's Malay support, focus on all M'sians, Harapan told

Johor PKR chief Hassan Karim says economic policies that benefit all races is what is needed now.

Make proposed amendments public, Kula told

Make proposed amendments public, Kula told

Workers' groups uninformed over changes to Employment Bill, upset revisions may be tabled without consultation.
Finance Ministry lodges police report over fake news

Finance Ministry lodges police report over fake news

It says certain parties are even using the appearance and format of local dailies to spread false information against minister Lim Guan Eng.

Gov’t to table White Paper on Felda in coming Parliament sitting

Gov’t to table White Paper on Felda in coming Parliament sitting

Singapore’s Straits Times reports the White Paper will centre around the GLC's RM10billion IPO and alleged abuses of power.

Draft plan to assist M40 home buyers expected by May

Draft plan to assist M40 home buyers expected by May

After launch of affordable housing initiative for B40 in January, M40 concerns to be addressed next.

31 victims of toxic fumes in Johor still being warded

31 victims of toxic fumes in Johor still being warded

The poisonous gas is emitted by chemical waste allegedly dumped into Sungai Kim Kim.
Report: Malaysia lacks affordable housing

Report: Malaysia lacks affordable housing

The mismatch between supply and demand has resulted in a glut of unsold properties.
Study on use of plastic waste to pave roads under way

Study on use of plastic waste to pave roads under way

The conventional asphalt for road paving losing its lustre due to its short lifespan.
Start building a truly undivided society now

Start building a truly undivided society now

COMMENT | Don't let dark political clouds of race and religion block the glorious Malaysian sun.
Dumping chemical waste in river: Johor police tracking down the culprits

Dumping chemical waste in river: Johor police tracking down the culprits

Five reports already lodged on the alleged dumping of the effluents in Sungai Kim Kim.
'Don't cause us more misery,' Penang fisherfolk protest

'Don't cause us more misery,' Penang fisherfolk protest

The Tanjong Tokong fishing community says state not learning from past mistakes on reclamation project.

We didn’t hide any key information, says MH370 chief investigator

We didn’t hide any key information, says MH370 chief investigator

Five years after plane went missing, the search area has proven too vast.
On International Women's Day, Sudan orders release of female detainees

On International Women's Day, Sudan orders release of female detainees


The women are among thousands of protesters demanding President Omar al-Bashir to resign.

10 years, 10 months jail for FB post insulting Islam, Prophet

10 years, 10 months jail for FB post insulting Islam, Prophet

Facebook account holder was among four charged for posting controversial messages.
'Just one more push' to get Brexit, May urges EU

'Just one more push' to get Brexit, May urges EU

In a last-ditch appeal, the prime minister says Britain faces a 'moment of crisis'.
World champion US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

World champion US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

The women earned more in profit and/or revenue than the men’s national team.
India vs Pakistan - countdown to extinction?

India vs Pakistan - countdown to extinction?

 COMMENT | There’s another flare-up last week but it’s not the end of the world – just yet.
MA63: Talk, talk and talk, with no results!

MA63: Talk, talk and talk, with no results!

If Putrajaya finds implementing MA63 too complicated, then just tell Sabah and Sarawak to leave like Singapore.

The real issue of the Umno-PAS union

The real issue of the Umno-PAS union

COMMENT | What it really demonstrates is that Malay power structures cannot do it on their own anymore.
Malaysia says EU palm oil curbs lack scientific proof, breach WTO rules

Malaysia says EU palm oil curbs lack scientific proof, breach WTO rules

M'sian Palm Oil Council challenges deforestation claim, says global production acreage is smaller than wheat, maize and soybeans.

BN won't dissolve and 10 things that happened yesterday

BN won't dissolve and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Harapan should not be distracted by Umno-PAS tie-up

Yoursay: Harapan should not be distracted by Umno-PAS tie-up

YOURSAY | ‘Fix the economy and everything will start falling into place.’
Gov't not abandoning hope in finding MH370

Gov't not abandoning hope in finding MH370

The Transport Ministry says search for the missing plane could resume if new evidence surfaces.

Mat Sabu to Chinese: Enlist, no discrimination in armed forces

Mat Sabu to Chinese: Enlist, no discrimination in armed forces

'We know that enlistment is high among the Indian community but among the Chinese, we hope more will enlist.'