Archive - 20 March 2019

Mawar Medical Centre fined RM100k for operating without licence

Mawar Medical Centre fined RM100k for operating without licence

Hospital representative Dua Kok Yeow pleads guilty to the charge.

Ex-Bosnian Serb wartime leader Karadzic given life in prison

Ex-Bosnian Serb wartime leader Karadzic given life in prison

Appeals judges uphold his conviction for the Srebrenica massacre.

Two companies shortlisted for third national car project

Two companies shortlisted for third national car project

Redzuan Md Yusof hints that 'Look East' policy featured in the selection of the firms.

Pakistan to confer highest civilian award on Dr M

Pakistan to confer highest civilian award on Dr M

PM to receive the Nishan-e-Pakistan award on his three-day visit to the country.

Socso: RM3.7b in benefits paid out to contributors last year

Socso: RM3.7b in benefits paid out to contributors last year

The figure rises from RM3.27b in 2017, according to CEO Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed.

DBKL officers to be reshuffled every few years to combat graft

DBKL officers to be reshuffled every few years to combat graft

Khalid Samad says this is already being carried out by KL mayor Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan.

46 more potential dumpsites identified in Pasir Gudang

46 more potential dumpsites identified in Pasir Gudang

Environment minister says these locations were identified via satellite data and aerial surveillance.

Bung backs law against party-hopping 'like frogs and monkeys'

Bung backs law against party-hopping 'like frogs and monkeys'

PARLIAMENT | But he insists that Sabah Umno is unfazed by the latest round of defections.

Nga urges Noh to apologise for House ruckus

Nga urges Noh to apologise for House ruckus

The deputy speaker describes the BN lawmaker's action as 'arrogant'.

Bersatu man: S'gor can be world's biggest ganja producer for medical use

Bersatu man: S'gor can be world's biggest ganja producer for medical use

SELANGOR DUN | Jeram rep Mohd Shaid Rosli cites the handsome returns the plant can reap.

First EAC meeting gets underway

First EAC meeting gets underway

The council will discuss three working papers, two on efforts to address rising cost of living.

It's rule of law, not rule by law - CJ reminds judges

It's rule of law, not rule by law - CJ reminds judges

Keeping this in mind will keep democracy alive in Malaysia, says Richard Malanjum.

FRU didn't respond to attack on trucks due to 'standby' order

FRU didn't respond to attack on trucks due to 'standby' order

UPDATED 7.30PM | INQUEST | Troop leader explains order received when Fire Dept vehicles attacked during Seafield riots.

Voice recorder of doomed Lion Air jet depicts pilots' desperation

Voice recorder of doomed Lion Air jet depicts pilots' desperation

The pilots scoured a handbook as they struggled to understand why the jet was lurching downwards.

Malacca approves motion to limit CM's tenure to two terms

Malacca approves motion to limit CM's tenure to two terms

This would encourage transparency and prevent abuse of power, says CM Adly Zahari.

Toxic waste: Johor Education Dept to decide on replacement of school days

Toxic waste: Johor Education Dept to decide on replacement of school days

Education minister Maszlee Malik says ministry is more concerned about students' safety. 

An open letter to M'sian employers, from a fresh grad

An open letter to M'sian employers, from a fresh grad

LETTER | Why won't you give us millenials a chance to prove our worth?

Kelantan to remain without cinemas

Kelantan to remain without cinemas

State gov't says social ills might still occur even if strict conditions are imposed for cinema operators. 

The limits of empathy

The limits of empathy

LETTER | In this post-truth era, it is hard to assess the level of empathy people experience after tragic events.

It is about discipline - S’gor speaker defends ‘dark blazer only’ rule

It is about discipline - S’gor speaker defends ‘dark blazer only’ rule

‘I am the speaker, I have made the ruling, and I hope everyone will respect my decision’, says Ng.

Learn from history, MP tells gov't on new privatisation plans

Learn from history, MP tells gov't on new privatisation plans

PARLIAMENT | Maria Chin also calls for a list of GLCs that can actually be termed successful.

Dr Strange slashes business ties with Dr M's son

Dr Strange slashes business ties with Dr M's son

Daily Mail claims Mokhzani invested RM5.38m in Benedict Cumberbatch's SunnyMarch Holdings.

Appeals Court strikes out Streram's suit against EC and former returning officer

Appeals Court strikes out Streram's suit against EC and former returning officer

Court of the view Streram did not prove the former returning officer was a public officer.

Family of M'sian on Singapore death row files clemency petition

Family of M'sian on Singapore death row files clemency petition

Michael Garing's family hand-delivered the petition to S'pore president's office this morning.

Activists deem public hearings on Penang Structure Plan a 'total farce'

Activists deem public hearings on Penang Structure Plan a 'total farce'

'It is just a rubber stamp to support their warped vision,' says CAP's Meena Raman.

Dr M hopes S'pore will see death penalty as 'excessive', spare S'wakian

Dr M hopes S'pore will see death penalty as 'excessive', spare S'wakian

We are trying to save his life, the prime minister assures.

Police can still use Sedition Act, says home minister

Police can still use Sedition Act, says home minister

Muhyiddin notes there are still those who make remarks about religion and the royal institution.

First Orang Asli MP turns heads with traditional headgear

First Orang Asli MP turns heads with traditional headgear

PARLIAMENT | Ramli Mohd Noor addresses the Dewan Rakyat for the first time today.

Dr M: Daim has certain abilities needed as negotiator with China

Dr M: Daim has certain abilities needed as negotiator with China

PARLIAMENT | He says the chosen one must also be acceptable to the party being negotiated with.
Rosmah to apply for stay of decision transferring solar project case to high court

Rosmah to apply for stay of decision transferring solar project case to high court

She filed an appeal against the decision on March 18.

Using Batman toy, witness tells how EMRS van may have run over firefighter

Using Batman toy, witness tells how EMRS van may have run over firefighter

INQUEST | Pakistani Budd Mohsin demonstrates what he assumed happened during the Seafield temple riots.

Najib admits ECRL can cost RM130b - under 'impossible' circumstances

Najib admits ECRL can cost RM130b - under 'impossible' circumstances

For this, he says the RM55b Exim Bank loan must be at an interest rate of 7pct, not the 3.25pct his administration signed.
Policeman still harassing my wife, claims postman

Policeman still harassing my wife, claims postman

He wants to know the status of the two reports he lodged with the Kajang police. 

Daim denounces 'Malays under threat' as nonsensical political rhetoric

Daim denounces 'Malays under threat' as nonsensical political rhetoric

'Instead of depending on logic and facts, we prefer to buy into the racist rhetoric of politicians'.

MP tells gov't to start walking the talk, outlaw stalking

MP tells gov't to start walking the talk, outlaw stalking

PARLIAMENT | Kasthuri Patto says Harapan gov't should show commitment towards furthering women's agenda. 

Australia cuts annual immigrant intake 15 percent, key cities off-limits

Australia cuts annual immigrant intake 15 percent, key cities off-limits

New arrivals barred from living in its largest cities for three years, to ease urban congestion.

We may halt some EU imports over palm oil row, says Dr M

We may halt some EU imports over palm oil row, says Dr M

This is in response to the union's bid to phase out palm oil-based biodiesel.
Gerakan: Is Penang still Putrajaya's stepchild?

Gerakan: Is Penang still Putrajaya's stepchild?

Putrajaya's granting of RM3 billion in projects and grants for Kedah leads Gerakan leaders to claim Penang is being sidelined.

Stop harassment and intimidation of Women’s March organisers

Stop harassment and intimidation of Women’s March organisers

LETTER | And it is also time for the Harapan gov’t to abolish the Peaceful Assembly Act and the Sedition Act.
Kelantan introduces incentives to attract private investment

Kelantan introduces incentives to attract private investment

This includes expediting process of setting up factories and industries, says Hanifa Ahmad. 

PM: Gov't has received offers to buy MAS

PM: Gov't has received offers to buy MAS

However, he adds the government hasn't decided whether to sell off the airline.

Combatting global warming, one person at a time

Combatting global warming, one person at a time

LETTER | We must develop habits to help us address climate change at the individual level. 

Penang Structure Plan 2030 to include mega-projects, reclamation

Penang Structure Plan 2030 to include mega-projects, reclamation

CM Chow Kon Yeow says the amended draft was approved with several conditions.

What we know about Boeing 737 MAX crash and what comes next

What we know about Boeing 737 MAX crash and what comes next

The jets have been grounded and investigations are underway to determine its safety.

'Tembak' has various meanings, Umno man tells DAP to brush up on BM

'Tembak' has various meanings, Umno man tells DAP to brush up on BM

Razlan Rafii claims his remark can also mean to 'criticise' or 'mock' someone.

Mahathir claims ECRL may end up costing a whopping RM130b

Mahathir claims ECRL may end up costing a whopping RM130b

UPDATED 2.32PM | PARLIAMENT | This is taking into account the loan and its interest, says Mahathir. 

Are we serious about making our air and water cleaner?

Are we serious about making our air and water cleaner?

LETTER | Businessmen should absorb pollution costs, enforcement heads should roll.
Don’t tell women politicians what colour to wear - Wong tells S’gor speaker

Don’t tell women politicians what colour to wear - Wong tells S’gor speaker

This is after Ng Suee Lim censured the Bkt Lanjan rep for wearing a white blazer at state assembly.

Why Najib keeps delaying his trials

Why Najib keeps delaying his trials

COMMENT | It’s obvious what Najib is trying to accomplish: do whatever it takes to avoid prison.

Why weren't ECRL cost questions raised with BN, Dr M asks opposition

Why weren't ECRL cost questions raised with BN, Dr M asks opposition

UPDATED 2.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Questions on the project's high cost should have been raised as the previous administration entered the deal, he says.

Burials begin for New Zealand mosque shooting victims

Burials begin for New Zealand mosque shooting victims

Premier Jacinda Ardern says the victims would see justice.

Mida to boost investment in value-added palm oil products

Mida to boost investment in value-added palm oil products

These include the production of food ingredients, food additives and nutraceutical products.

DPM: French leaders admit campaign on M'sian palm oil baseless

DPM: French leaders admit campaign on M'sian palm oil baseless

Wan Azizah says they admit EU campaign against the product is negative and unfounded.   

Global probe underway to build profile of Christchurch shooter

Global probe underway to build profile of Christchurch shooter

Suspect in the shooting had travelled around the world and was not a long-term resident.

Penang local council to act against illegal plastic dumpsite

Penang local council to act against illegal plastic dumpsite

The large, illegal dumping ground for solid wastes was uncovered near Machang Bubok, says report.

US jury finds Bayer's Roundup caused cancer

US jury finds Bayer's Roundup caused cancer

This is after another jury issued a US$289m verdict over similar claims in a different case.
Shafie wants construction of two new Sabah dams expedited

Shafie wants construction of two new Sabah dams expedited

He says long-term planning needed to address water woes in Sabah.
Defence Ministry land swap deals against financial regulations, says Dr M

Defence Ministry land swap deals against financial regulations, says Dr M

Some of the deals were aimed at increasing military camp voters in certain constituencies.

Think out of the box? You must be joking!

Think out of the box? You must be joking!

COMMENT | The thing about an invisible prison is that most can't see the bars keeping them in.

Yoursay: Harapan needs to be proactive, not reactive

Yoursay: Harapan needs to be proactive, not reactive

YOURSAY | ‘Concentrate on reforms, instead of being derailed by inconsequential issues.’
Yoursay: Curriculum reform not enough for schools ‘to be great again’

Yoursay: Curriculum reform not enough for schools ‘to be great again’

YOURSAY | Great ‘again’ - meaning pre-1975 when our exams and universities were highly ranked globally.
Two more arrested for toxic waste dumping in Pasir Gudang

Two more arrested for toxic waste dumping in Pasir Gudang

The two are believed to be linked with the factory behind the hazardous waste disposal.

Will Harapan stop dancing to Umno/PAS tune?

Will Harapan stop dancing to Umno/PAS tune?

COMMENT | There is an existential fear the Harapan coalition will collapse if it does not secure a majority of the Malay vote.

BN rep questions ministry over Najib-era policy on UEC

BN rep questions ministry over Najib-era policy on UEC

Nor Rashidah Ramli wants to know why UEC holders are accepted into the teacher training course.

Witness says firefighter pinned by vehicles, and 9 things that happened yesterday

Witness says firefighter pinned by vehicles, and 9 things that happened yesterday

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