Archive - 16 March 2019

Cleaning up of Klang river to be completed today

Cleaning up of Klang river to be completed today

S'gor MB says they should be able to wrap up the process earlier than expected.

M'sia threatens WTO challenge to EU's move to drop palm biofuel

M'sia threatens WTO challenge to EU's move to drop palm biofuel

Foreign Ministry calls EU's move a 'calculated political act'.

PKR leaving it to Parliament to decide on PAC chair's post

PKR leaving it to Parliament to decide on PAC chair's post

Party sec-gen says the appointment was under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Parliament.

Perak opposition to remain in its position, says MB

Perak opposition to remain in its position, says MB

'Even if Umno and PAS merge, it is their problem but Harapan will remain intact'.

Umno man says DAP people should be 'shot', Saddiq calls for police probe

Umno man says DAP people should be 'shot', Saddiq calls for police probe

Razlan Rafii defends his remark saying that it was a jibe.

Logging near Mulu Unesco heritage site still rampant, group claims

Logging near Mulu Unesco heritage site still rampant, group claims

It is allegedly being carried out by a local oil palm company.

Health minister: Pasir Gudang pollution won't have long-term health effects

Health minister: Pasir Gudang pollution won't have long-term health effects

Exposure will also not result in fatalities, Dzulkefly Ahmad assures residents.

New Bar president: AG must explain inconsistency in Jong-Nam murder accused

New Bar president: AG must explain inconsistency in Jong-Nam murder accused

This is considering the international attention the case has attracted, Abdul Fareed says.

Abdul Fareed is new Bar president

Abdul Fareed is new Bar president

UPDATED 8.25PM | He was vice-president for the previous term and had also chaired the Penang Bar.

Police step up security at places of worship, entertainment outlets

Police step up security at places of worship, entertainment outlets

Deputy home minister says the ministry has urged cops to guard specific places here following the incident in NZ.

Pasir Gudang residents want shuttle service to medic centre

Pasir Gudang residents want shuttle service to medic centre

This is as the Taman Pasir Putih screening centre has been closed, forcing residents to travel 7km to undergo screening.

Son of victim in NZ shooting still in trauma

Son of victim in NZ shooting still in trauma

The 11-year-old who witnessed the act of terror refuses to be with anyone except his mother. 

Search on for M’sian teen missing after Christchurch attack

Search on for M’sian teen missing after Christchurch attack

Three others who were injured are being treated, says foreign minister.

Pasir Gudang air quality good but public advised to continue using masks

Pasir Gudang air quality good but public advised to continue using masks

Authorities are taking precautions in case there is release of toxic gases during clean-up.
Two days left for team to clean up chemical waste in Sungai Kim Kim

Two days left for team to clean up chemical waste in Sungai Kim Kim

Minister says work must finish on time because of weather condition.

Cut bad contracts to save MAS - DAP man

Cut bad contracts to save MAS - DAP man

Former Stampin MP, who is an aerospace engineer by training, says someone with 'guts' needed to save airline.

Opposition PAC chief needed for check and balance - Ismail Sabri

Opposition PAC chief needed for check and balance - Ismail Sabri

He urges Pakatan Harapan to fulfil this promise, at least.

Panic over Pasir Gudang fake news inundates medic base

Panic over Pasir Gudang fake news inundates medic base

UPDATED 11.05PM | Doctor says patients showed panic-related symptoms following untruths about the Pasir Gudang pollution.
Schools in Pasir Gudang still closed

Schools in Pasir Gudang still closed

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says they would be reopened at a date to be announced later.

Agong expresses sympathy for toxic emission victims in Pasir Gudang

Agong expresses sympathy for toxic emission victims in Pasir Gudang

His Majesty also acknowledges the quick action by state gov't and relevant agencies in handling the crisis.

Christian Federation condemns 'senseless' shooting in NZ mosques

Christian Federation condemns 'senseless' shooting in NZ mosques

It stresses that the loss of innocent lives does not build lasting world peace.
Bad news goes viral, good news rarely highlighted - Waythamoorthy

Bad news goes viral, good news rarely highlighted - Waythamoorthy

It’s a challenge to counter negative agendas on social media and promote the national unity cause, adds the minister.

Bersih questions Dr M's commitment to reforms amid PAC 'U-turn'

Bersih questions Dr M's commitment to reforms amid PAC 'U-turn'

The electoral watchdog raises concern over whether PM will renege on other promises of reforms.
FDI increase of 48 pct to RM80.5b is a good sign

FDI increase of 48 pct to RM80.5b is a good sign

MP SPEAKS | Accompanied by a rise in industrial production, these figures are consistent with encouraging economic growth.
Language requirements unavoidable but steer clear of race conditions

Language requirements unavoidable but steer clear of race conditions

Waythamoorthy urges employers to be open to hiring Malaysians of all races.

DAP rebukes Chew for insensitive remarks about Christchurch massacre

DAP rebukes Chew for insensitive remarks about Christchurch massacre

Liew says while Mengkibol rep has apologised thrice, damage has already been done.
Despite backlash, participants want Women's March to stay the course

Despite backlash, participants want Women's March to stay the course

They say the event must continue to be a platform for all to speak up.
Geramm raises plight of unpaid media workers

Geramm raises plight of unpaid media workers

Unacceptable for broadcasting company not to pay its workers, says Gerakan Media Merdeka.
Playing of race and religion can be used to justify terror attacks, police warn

Playing of race and religion can be used to justify terror attacks, police warn

No quarters in M'sia should exploit such issues, says counter terrorism director Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Cops trying to bring back 51 M'sians who left to join IS in Syria

Cops trying to bring back 51 M'sians who left to join IS in Syria

This comes as the Syrian Democratic Forces begins assault on IS' last enclave.
Harapan was voted in to defend the marginalised, not bully them

Harapan was voted in to defend the marginalised, not bully them

COMMENT | The Women’s Day march investigations are a betrayal of the people who voted in a gov’t that would protect their fundamental freedoms.
Death penalty has no place in modern legal system

Death penalty has no place in modern legal system

LETTER | M'sia must take steps to totally abolish this cruel and inhumane punishment.
PM: I endorsed replacing Perak MB? No such thing

PM: I endorsed replacing Perak MB? No such thing

UPDATED 11.58AM | Dr Mahathir Mohamad dismisses BN's claim, saying he's happy with Ahmad Faizal's performance.
Mahathir in the dark over Johor MB’s visit to Batam

Mahathir in the dark over Johor MB’s visit to Batam

The prime minister went on to defend the decision not to declare an emergency over Pasir Gudang toxic crisis.
All must stand together against the killing of innocent people

All must stand together against the killing of innocent people

MP SPEAKS | Governments must also be united in ongoing fight against extremism and hate.
'Worse than Voldemort': Global students' strike targets climate change

'Worse than Voldemort': Global students' strike targets climate change

‘The oceans are rising, so are we,’ says one of the handmade placards.
It’s not our fault PAC chief defected, says Dr M

It’s not our fault PAC chief defected, says Dr M

UPDATED 11.51AM | PM insists that Kiandee will stay, saying Harapan kept its word by appointing opposition MP to the role
Anwar must innovate for PKR to win in Rantau

Anwar must innovate for PKR to win in Rantau

COMMENT | Can he prove that he still has clout among Malays?
Harapan rep: What death penalty U-turn? We're sticking by manifesto

Harapan rep: What death penalty U-turn? We're sticking by manifesto

Check the 14th general election manifesto, Ko Chung Sen tells NGOs.
Umno laments Harapan wresting PAC position

Umno laments Harapan wresting PAC position

Allowing the opposition to lead the PAC was part of Harapan's manifesto.
I fear for Sarawak

I fear for Sarawak

COMMENT | I am more concerned about terrorist activities taking place in my homeland.

The danger of IS returnees

The danger of IS returnees

COMMENT | My opinion is that once you leave the country to wage war for someone else, you lose the right to return.
Suspected NZ shooter charged with murder

Suspected NZ shooter charged with murder

The 28-year-old shooter had praised Trump in his manifesto uploaded prior to the shooting.

Johor MB pitches Visit Johor 2020 in Batam

Johor MB pitches Visit Johor 2020 in Batam

Osman Sapian meets Batam mayor to promote tourism.
In wake of Aisyah’s freedom, lawyers say AG has wide discretionary powers

In wake of Aisyah’s freedom, lawyers say AG has wide discretionary powers

‘The prosecution can take bilateral relations between Malaysia and Indonesia into consideration…’
M'sian teen ran 1.5km to escape mosque massacre

M'sian teen ran 1.5km to escape mosque massacre

The 14-year-old scaled a wall and fled to his college.

Third M'sian may have been injured in NZ mosque shootings

Third M'sian may have been injured in NZ mosque shootings

His children tried to call him but a nurse picked up to tell that he is in the hospital.

Netizens circumvent moderators to share Christchurch shooting video

Netizens circumvent moderators to share Christchurch shooting video

Ex-NZ prime minister questions how the shooting could have been streamed live on Facebook for 17 minutes.

PAC head no longer from opposition and 8 things that happened yesterday

PAC head no longer from opposition and 8 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.  
Yoursay: Toxic waste disaster - prevention better than cure

Yoursay: Toxic waste disaster - prevention better than cure

YOURSAY | M’sia needs to buck up on its enforcement to ensure a safe environment.
Minister: All 303 M'sian students in Christchurch safe

Minister: All 303 M'sian students in Christchurch safe

However, two Malaysians who were not students were injured during the mosque shootings.

Reps to accompany family of Penangite shot in Christchurch attack

Reps to accompany family of Penangite shot in Christchurch attack

They will represent the Penang government in assisting the family.