Archive - 17 April 2019

Arsenic pollution: Ayer Ganda water treatment plant still inoperable

Arsenic pollution: Ayer Ganda water treatment plant still inoperable

According to Span, levels of arsenic still exceed Health Ministry standards.

Peruvian ex-president kills himself to avoid arrest in corruption probe

Peruvian ex-president kills himself to avoid arrest in corruption probe

UPDATED 11.45PM | Police had arrived at Alan Garcia's house to arrest him in connection with a graft probe.

ECRL project owner clarifies 'misleading info' on improved project

ECRL project owner clarifies 'misleading info' on improved project

MRL says that its joint venture with the Beijing-owned CCCC poses no security threat.

Arun Kasi's father vows to fast for 'justice' in contempt case

Arun Kasi's father vows to fast for 'justice' in contempt case

He claims his son's legal practice is almost 'finished' due to the AG initiating contempt proceedings.

Court wants evidence of conversation between banker, Jho Low

Court wants evidence of conversation between banker, Jho Low

Bank Negara officer Ahmad Farhan Sharifuddin told to produce evidence from 2015 Ambank raid.

Commissioners grill inspector over lapses in police procedure

Commissioners grill inspector over lapses in police procedure

UPDATED 9PM | WANG KELIAN RCI | He struggles to answer questions forcing the panel to endure long, silent pauses.

Poo-poo boo-boo: Need to educate tourists, says Anwar

Poo-poo boo-boo: Need to educate tourists, says Anwar

Hotels can play a role in organising such programmes, says the MP.
Exco reshuffle by end of the week, says Johor MB

Exco reshuffle by end of the week, says Johor MB

Sahruddin reiterates that he needs an executive council he is comfortable working with. 

'Slaughter in Rantau': Anwar waiting for post-mortem report

'Slaughter in Rantau': Anwar waiting for post-mortem report

He says Negeri Sembilan PKR is preparing the report, which will identify the reasons behind Streram's defeat.

MACC raids premises in probe into Maika Holdings

MACC raids premises in probe into Maika Holdings

The four raids today follow that on the office of the MIC-owned company's secretary yesterday.

Conditional approval for Penang’s PIL1 unacceptable

Conditional approval for Penang’s PIL1 unacceptable

LETTER | Aliran cannot fathom the shortsightedness of the state government over this project.

Umno rep's view is the one destroying unity, not vernacular schools: Gerakan

Umno rep's view is the one destroying unity, not vernacular schools: Gerakan

It shows that he doesn't have common sense, says party president Dominic Lau. 
MACC bus carrying detained RTD officers catches fire

MACC bus carrying detained RTD officers catches fire

Suspects are then transferred into 10 cars to be brought to their remand hearing.

Expert hits dummy with Fire Dept van, finds similar imprint on Adib

Expert hits dummy with Fire Dept van, finds similar imprint on Adib

UPDATED 8PM | INQUEST | Pathologist discovers this when testing a theory on how Adib sustained his injuries.

We need your support to turn Felda around, deputy minister tells settlers

We need your support to turn Felda around, deputy minister tells settlers

Gov't has worked out a revival plan but needs wholehearted backing from the stakeholders.
After Notre-Dame, Japan begins emergency inspection of heritage sites

After Notre-Dame, Japan begins emergency inspection of heritage sites

'Comprehensive fire safety measures will be developed,' says Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.

Indonesia's Widodo looks set for polls win, but challenger says no

Indonesia's Widodo looks set for polls win, but challenger says no

UPDATED 10PM | 'The victory is not resounding, as he failed to attain the 60pct level that seemed within reach.'

Penang CM: Final PIL1 design will meet PWD guidelines

Penang CM: Final PIL1 design will meet PWD guidelines

Chow Kon Yeow concedes there was an oversight in the project's DEIA report.

PPR residents want temple relocated before demolition

PPR residents want temple relocated before demolition

Land Office issuing eviction notice without compensation is 'not reasonable,' they say.

Matriculation woes - two strategies to put things right

Matriculation woes - two strategies to put things right

LETTER | So much for meritocracy when a string of As does not seem to be enough.

Myanmar pardons more than 9,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty

Myanmar pardons more than 9,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters jailed for breaking the Official Secrets Act were not among those being released.

UUCA and the right of students to engage in politics

UUCA and the right of students to engage in politics

LETTER | Thank you Minister Maszlee for educating us on the importance of independence.
Harapan fears bullies, unlikely to deliver promises in 6 months - Zaid

Harapan fears bullies, unlikely to deliver promises in 6 months - Zaid

The former minister predicts more asset sales instead of promises delivered.

No moratorium on projects by tunnel contractor, says Penang gov't

No moratorium on projects by tunnel contractor, says Penang gov't

Despite calls, CM Chow says there'll be no action against Consortium Zenith, which was probed by MACC.

High Court sets Feb 3 next year to hear ex-spy chief's CBT case

High Court sets Feb 3 next year to hear ex-spy chief's CBT case

Hasanah Abdul Hamid claims trial to charge of criminal breach of trust involving RM50.4m in gov't funds. 

Facing axe, DAP rep wants constitutional monarchy upheld

Facing axe, DAP rep wants constitutional monarchy upheld

The Johor exco also says future generations must live in dignity and not be bullied by the oligarchy.

Lima 2017 – driver files police report over unpaid salary

Lima 2017 – driver files police report over unpaid salary

He also claims he was unfairly terminated from his job.

Sumatran rhinos no longer seen in Sabah - state minister

Sumatran rhinos no longer seen in Sabah - state minister

Explorers and camera traps in Lahad Datu forest reserves fail to sight the animal in its former habitats, says Christina Liew.

Najib's SRC trial: BNM manager denies not telling the truth

Najib's SRC trial: BNM manager denies not telling the truth

Azizul Adzani also disagrees with the suggestion of Najib's counsel that he was ‘'hiding something'.
Wang Kelian RCI: Cop tells of 'beep' which led woman to shout 'police are here'

Wang Kelian RCI: Cop tells of 'beep' which led woman to shout 'police are here'

UPDATED 7.23PM | WANG KELIAN RCI | Meanwhile, an inspector says he kept items seized from the camp in his desk for nine days.

Twenty-two 'tomyam' eateries ordered to close, spruce up

Twenty-two 'tomyam' eateries ordered to close, spruce up

Offences found in the Seremban inspections include the freezer not being kept to the right temperature and storing food for too long.

High Court sets May 17 for Najib's RM47mil money laundering case

High Court sets May 17 for Najib's RM47mil money laundering case

DPP asks for deferred date as both parties are tied down in court until May 10.

Two Vietnamese poachers snared in Terengganu National Park

Two Vietnamese poachers snared in Terengganu National Park

The suspects are believed to be part of a wildlife hunting syndicate

My hairy experience at the Immigration Dept

My hairy experience at the Immigration Dept

LETTER | Another incident was when I went to repossess my unit but the police threatened to arrest me.
London in the swim, what a shame!

London in the swim, what a shame!

COMMENT | The International Paralympic Committee awards London the right to host the re-arranged 2019 world para swimming championships.

PAS to sit out Sandakan polls, will support opposition

PAS to sit out Sandakan polls, will support opposition

Takiyuddin Hassan says a victory for the opposition will make the check and balance system more effective.

Reference intakes and its effects: Oils and fats in the Chinese population

Reference intakes and its effects: Oils and fats in the Chinese population

Red palm oil is a superfood you probably did not know about.
Fire Dept temporarily halts search for missing runner

Fire Dept temporarily halts search for missing runner

The move was requested by locals, who want to search for Mohammad Ashraf Hassan themselves.

PIL1 - appeal to PM to intercede

PIL1 - appeal to PM to intercede

LETTER | We don’t want the PIL 1 or the paired road. Please, Tun, help and work with us...

Have we gone wrong on matriculation intake?

Have we gone wrong on matriculation intake?

ADUN SPEAKS | Is the BN ethnic quota being continued, or has Harapan designed a new intake system?

Save the world like Notre-Dame, says Swedish activist Thunberg

Save the world like Notre-Dame, says Swedish activist Thunberg

Save the planet in the same way you're pledging to rebuild Notre-Dame, she tells politicians.
First shipment of Red Cross humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela

First shipment of Red Cross humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela

Shelling kills at least two in Tripoli as powers divided over Haftar's push

Shelling kills at least two in Tripoli as powers divided over Haftar's push

Two-week battle for Tripoli at stalemate as conflict threatens to foment migration, disrupt oil.

In world's biggest one-day election, Indonesia votes for its president

In world's biggest one-day election, Indonesia votes for its president

The eight-hour vote stretches more than 5,000km from Indonesia's western to eastern tips.

Anwar Ibrahim meets with Brunei sultan

Anwar Ibrahim meets with Brunei sultan

Further cooperation between the two countries was discussed, the PKR chief says in a series of tweets.

Why fear intellectual discourse on de-hijabbing, ask forum panellists

Why fear intellectual discourse on de-hijabbing, ask forum panellists

They implore the public and authorities to explore the subject of de-hijabbing with 'rational thinking and dialogue'.
Day 4: Najib stopped by 'student' as court adjourns

Day 4: Najib stopped by 'student' as court adjourns

LIVE | Former premier Najib in the dock facing criminal charges related to SRC International.

French President Macron hopes to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years

French President Macron hopes to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years

Public prosecutor says there is no sign of arson as billionaires, companies pledge donations for rebuild.

Broadband service prices have reduced by 49 percent, says MCMC

Broadband service prices have reduced by 49 percent, says MCMC

The uptake of fixed broadband subscriptions rise from 2.59m in 2017 to 2.66m in 2018.
Yoursay: The decimation of Orang Asli's culture and language

Yoursay: The decimation of Orang Asli's culture and language

YOURSAY | 'Gov't should preserve diversity by encouraging children to understand their ancestral culture.'

C4 calls for a moratorium on all Consortium Zenith projects

C4 calls for a moratorium on all Consortium Zenith projects

Since it is being probed on undersea tunnel project - and if guilty, all deals with Zenith must be ended, C4 adds.

Yoursay: When freedom of speech and religious views clash

Yoursay: When freedom of speech and religious views clash

YOURSAY | 'With freedom comes responsibility, consideration and respect for people's values and beliefs.'

Raging against human trafficking

Raging against human trafficking

COMMENT | I even despise the term 'human traffickers.' These cretins are 'slavers'.

Bullied, separated - national education failing Orang Asli children

Bullied, separated - national education failing Orang Asli children

SPECIAL REPORT | What is taught to them in school is alien and unrelated to their way of life.

M'sia risks falling out of market index, and 9 things that happened yesterday

M'sia risks falling out of market index, and 9 things that happened yesterday

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