Archive - 23 April 2019

PTPTN to improve 'matching grant' incentive for SSPN

PTPTN to improve 'matching grant' incentive for SSPN

Wan Saiful hopes the move will encourage more parents to open SSPN savings accounts for their children.

Malaysian Bar 'concerned' over Arun Kasi's conviction

Malaysian Bar 'concerned' over Arun Kasi's conviction

It would create the perception of public discourse being stifled, says Bar president Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor.

Complaints made during CMA moratorium investigated under other laws

Complaints made during CMA moratorium investigated under other laws

PARLIAMENT | 31 complaints lodged from October to December last year were referred to other agencies.

TMJ wanted Pacquiao-Matthysse fight cancelled, minister reveals

TMJ wanted Pacquiao-Matthysse fight cancelled, minister reveals

INTERVIEW | Syed Saddiq said this and other unfulfilled requests have led to strained relations.

Perak to impose RM200k payment for forest development projects

Perak to impose RM200k payment for forest development projects

PERAK DUN | This is to ensure that only companies with expertise are awarded projects, MB says.

Good of Pua to 'agree' 1MDB not all doom and gloom

Good of Pua to 'agree' 1MDB not all doom and gloom

MP SPEAKS | Harapan should follow his advice and not use 1MDB an excuse to renege on their promises.

Public urged to hand over works of P Ramlee for preservation

Public urged to hand over works of P Ramlee for preservation

Items can be submitted to Culture Ministry, the National Library and the National Heritage Dept.

Was Arun an easy target, asks LFL executive director

Was Arun an easy target, asks LFL executive director

Latheefa Koya points out that Court of Appeal Judge Hamid Sultan made the same claim in his affidavit.

Car stolen from Narcotics CID chief found in Teluk Intan

Car stolen from Narcotics CID chief found in Teluk Intan

Police say the car had been left there for some time but was not disturbed by anyone.

Will your taps run dry tomorrow? Use this tool to find out

Will your taps run dry tomorrow? Use this tool to find out

Klang Valley residents can use M'kini search tool to find out whether water cuts affect them.

Ex-French presidential candidate to face trial over fake jobs scandal

Ex-French presidential candidate to face trial over fake jobs scandal

His 2017 campaign took a plunge when it was reported that his wife and kids were paid by the senator for work as assistant, lawyers.

Najib paid Umno rep kin RM240k to run news portal

Najib paid Umno rep kin RM240k to run news portal

Hishammuddin Hussein's nephew says Malaysian Digest dispelled fake news.

Give EC power to take action against electoral offenders, NGOs urge

Give EC power to take action against electoral offenders, NGOs urge

Bersih, Tindak and Engage ask Putrajaya to take a leaf from the book of Indonesia's Bawaslu.

RCEP - trade unions seek consultation by the government

RCEP - trade unions seek consultation by the government

LETTER | We should not lose the freedom to decide what direction we want for our country to take.

Bersih reveals Rantau election offences, chides minister for 'same blood' remark

Bersih reveals Rantau election offences, chides minister for 'same blood' remark

Bersih chief Thomas Fann says political parties no longer bother about the watchdog's complaints.

Najib funded Ah Jib Gor FB page and content writers

Najib funded Ah Jib Gor FB page and content writers

NAJIB TRIAL | Prominent businessperson Lim Soon Peng is the proxy for payments.
Cop says was told not to investigate after first body found in Wang Kelian

Cop says was told not to investigate after first body found in Wang Kelian

WANG KELIAN RCI | Body was not removed, but reburied after photos were taken, says ASP.

Jakoa to review MOU with Risda over failure to pay Orang Asli

Jakoa to review MOU with Risda over failure to pay Orang Asli

PARLIAMENT | The authority was engaged to help develop and manage OA rubber plantations.

First, indigenous people want their NCR land

First, indigenous people want their NCR land

COMMENT |  Mahathir must understand that handicrafts and agritourism alone cannot solve their problems.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings

Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings

UPDATED 10.20PM | Minister says that the attacks were in retaliation for the NZ shootings.

Singapore's finance minister Heng named deputy PM

Singapore's finance minister Heng named deputy PM

UPDATED 5.09PM | Speculations have been rife that he will be the next prime minister.

DNA tests to determine if bone fragments belong to missing runner

DNA tests to determine if bone fragments belong to missing runner

The bone fragments were found within the area where Mohammad Ashraf Hassan went missing during a run on March 23.

No data conflict between Finance Ministry, Bank Negara on debt

No data conflict between Finance Ministry, Bank Negara on debt

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says both reported the debt as 51.8 percent of GDP at end-2018.

Najib paid RM150k a month for 'Chinese press monitoring'

Najib paid RM150k a month for 'Chinese press monitoring'

NAJIB TRIAL | Witness tells the court that the firm was engaged by the late Jamaluddin Jarjis.

COA yet to decide on Najib's bid to disqualify Sri Ram

COA yet to decide on Najib's bid to disqualify Sri Ram

However, the appellate court's decision is expected to be made by May 14. 

Answering Wee's 'pretentious' questions

Answering Wee's 'pretentious' questions

MP SPEAKS | I asked about 1MDB scandal, but the MCA president has instead diverted to other issues.

'March to Palace of Justice' - lawyers see red over Arun's prison sentence

'March to Palace of Justice' - lawyers see red over Arun's prison sentence

UPDATED 5.40PM | The apex court's decision courts flak from several lawyers for being excessive.

Philippine quake kills 15, rescuers race to find survivors

Philippine quake kills 15, rescuers race to find survivors

Most deaths were confined to parts of Pampanga province.

M'sia won’t be silent on maritime dispute, Uighur issues while boosting China ties

M'sia won’t be silent on maritime dispute, Uighur issues while boosting China ties

The main focus is on resolving stalled Beijing-backed projects, says Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Perak gov't to downsize civil service

Perak gov't to downsize civil service

The downsizing would be through the abolition of unnecessary and temporary positions, and positions which have been vacant for over two years.

Easter carnage in Sri Lanka: How prepared are we?

Easter carnage in Sri Lanka: How prepared are we?

LETTER | New Malaysia has to take this incident seriously and be vigilant at all times.

Give the Indian community the matriculation placements due

Give the Indian community the matriculation placements due

LETTER | To deny them this agreed fair share of higher education locally is very disturbing.
The facts of a calamitious betrayal by GPS

The facts of a calamitious betrayal by GPS

MP SPEAKS | The reasons regurgitated by Sarawak coalition are excuses to deflect from the April 9 abstention.

Privatisation of Dosh enforcement functions unwise

Privatisation of Dosh enforcement functions unwise

LETTER | However, the department's other functions may be privatised or outsourced.
Kelana Jaya LRT line to get 27 new train sets

Kelana Jaya LRT line to get 27 new train sets

The first is expected to be delivered in Q1 of 2020.

Outrageous! AG must explain clearing employer of maid's murder - Paulsen

Outrageous! AG must explain clearing employer of maid's murder - Paulsen

UPDATED 4.11PM | 'It sends the wrong message, time and time again, that the lives of migrant workers are of no value.'

Taman Rimba Kiara: No encroachment, no relocation, no flats

Taman Rimba Kiara: No encroachment, no relocation, no flats

LETTER | Clearing the misconceptions on scaled-down development in Taman Rimba Kiara.

Defending Malay rights not racism, says Bersatu amid friendly fire

Defending Malay rights not racism, says Bersatu amid friendly fire

When P Ramasamy defends Indian students, does this mean DAP is like MIC, asks Bersatu sec-gen Marzuki Yahya.

Court rejects bid to recall two expert witnesses in Adib inquest

Court rejects bid to recall two expert witnesses in Adib inquest

INQUEST | This is as testimonies given by the HKL experts were satisfying, says the coroner.

Minister reminds Sandakan voters of development projects

Minister reminds Sandakan voters of development projects

Lim Guan Eng says the federal government has allocated RM183 million for the district.
Misconceptions about Penang

Misconceptions about Penang

LETTER | We must not be complacent and we need to continuously upskill our labour force.

PM expected to raise free navigation in South China Sea at Beijing meet

PM expected to raise free navigation in South China Sea at Beijing meet

Dr M has maintained that the South China Sea should be free of warships.

Fast track: Indonesia, Malaysia rail projects may give China more deals

Fast track: Indonesia, Malaysia rail projects may give China more deals

The Chinese leadership will do whatever it takes to make Belt and Road a success, says an investment expert.
Is multi-racialism a problem for Malaysia?

Is multi-racialism a problem for Malaysia?

COMMENT | Here are some questions we need to ask ourselves in an attempt to address this issue.

Rental cap on Airbnb will stifle tourism growth

Rental cap on Airbnb will stifle tourism growth

LETTER | Put simply, a cap on short-term rentals would be a cap on tourism.

Matriculation: Create 7k new places for non-bumiputeras, urges DAP rep

Matriculation: Create 7k new places for non-bumiputeras, urges DAP rep

M Satees urges gov't to create merit-based seats for non-bumiputeras in matriculation programmes. 

Ahead of by-election, gov't announces RM2.28b development projects in Sandakan

Ahead of by-election, gov't announces RM2.28b development projects in Sandakan

The 49 projects will benefit the people in the second biggest town in Sabah, says finance minister.
Lawyer Arun Kasi gets 30 days' jail for contempt

Lawyer Arun Kasi gets 30 days' jail for contempt

UPDATED 11PM | The apex court also dismisses his application for a stay of execution of the ruling.

No free land for China in exchange for cheaper ECRL – Guan Eng

No free land for China in exchange for cheaper ECRL – Guan Eng

UPDATED 12.52PM | Minister responds to claim that the 'discount' was given in exchange for 4,500 acres of land.

Day 7: Najib-funded Chinese media aimed to provide more 'objectivity'

Day 7: Najib-funded Chinese media aimed to provide more 'objectivity'

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from seventh day of Najib's SRC International trial.

Myanmar's top court rejects final appeal by jailed Reuters journalists

Myanmar's top court rejects final appeal by jailed Reuters journalists

The duo had been sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act.

Right to education must cut across all backgrounds

Right to education must cut across all backgrounds

MP SPEAKS | It's our obligation to provide equitable access to higher education for all M'sians.

Klang Valley water cuts: What you need to know

Klang Valley water cuts: What you need to know

KINIGUIDE | The water supply disruptions are set to begin on Wednesday and will affect 4.1m consumers.

Ukraine enters uncharted waters after comedian wins presidency

Ukraine enters uncharted waters after comedian wins presidency

The West and Russia wonder what approach he will take on everything.
Visa on arrival requirements from China, India tourists may be relaxed

Visa on arrival requirements from China, India tourists may be relaxed

The tourism minister said the move might be implemented this year, but further discussions needed.

Arrests at London climate-change protests top 1,000

Arrests at London climate-change protests top 1,000

Climate group Extinction Rebellion has targeted sites in central London to highlight the global climate crisis.
Minimum wage - we won’t be fooled again

Minimum wage - we won’t be fooled again

COMMENT | The base salary is low and suppressed; delayed reviews are a further violation of workers’ rights.

Sri Lanka imposes emergency law in wake of Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka imposes emergency law in wake of Easter Sunday attacks

There was no claim of responsibility for Sunday’s attacks but suspicion was focusing on Islamist militants.

It pays to treat everyone like a customer

It pays to treat everyone like a customer

LETTER | The Golden Rule is to treat others in the same manner you wish others to treat you.

Saifuddin aims to call 'kangkung professors' bluff on Rome Statute

Saifuddin aims to call 'kangkung professors' bluff on Rome Statute

INTERVIEW | We will be more careful in our communications and expose manipulated facts, says foreign minister.

Umno must get past elite and aristocratic leaders, says veep

Umno must get past elite and aristocratic leaders, says veep

Time the party is led by a 'commoner' with integrity and charisma, like acting president Mat Hasan, says Khaled Nordin.

Yoursay: Yes, develop Kg Baru but don't use tax money to do it

Yoursay: Yes, develop Kg Baru but don't use tax money to do it

YOURSAY | Why spend billions to buy out Kampung Baru when the nation is in deep debt?
No consensus by Democrats on the impeachment of Trump

No consensus by Democrats on the impeachment of Trump

However, says Speaker Nancy Pelosi, they can still hold Trump accountable on Robert Mueller's Russia probe.

Forensic experts in Adib inquest lodge police report on alleged threat

Forensic experts in Adib inquest lodge police report on alleged threat

The case is being probed for ‘threat of injury to a public servant’, says Selangor CID chief.

Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 to be amended - Waythamoorthy

Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 to be amended - Waythamoorthy

Only to provide absolute power for the Orang Asli community to appoint and sack their Tok Batin.

Yoursay: One year on, here’s what Harapan needs to do

Yoursay: One year on, here’s what Harapan needs to do

YOURSAY | ‘Don't open too many battlefronts. Please focus on stabilising the divided society…’
A win-win solution for matriculation woes

A win-win solution for matriculation woes

MP SPEAKS | The gov't can use 'sin tax' to purchase additional seats from private higher education institutions.
Puzzling reinstatement of RM140b 1MDB project

Puzzling reinstatement of RM140b 1MDB project

QUESTION TIME | The government stands to gain much more by keeping full ownership.

Lim: Judge ringgit's performance on a yearly basis

Lim: Judge ringgit's performance on a yearly basis

It should not be done day to day because this is inaccurate, adds the finance minister.

BN won't contest Sandakan, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

BN won't contest Sandakan, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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