Archive - 25 April 2019

Drainage and Irrigation Department aims to mitigate risks of large floods through two-year Teluk Kumbar project. 

The 57-year-old has been released on bail while a probe is under way by Indian authorities. 

INTERVIEW | Nevertheless, the domestic trade minister is confident of achieving full marks in less than two years.

Lead defence counsel says this will demonstrate ex-PM is a victim of manipulation.

The meeting comes in the wake of the PM claims regarding the state's constitution.

This includes requiring most foreign exchange export proceeds to be converted into ringgit, says deputy minister Eddin Syazlee Shith.

LETTER | The absolute power of the rulers to run the administration of the state was abrogated.

Finance minister urges locals not to support opposition, as it had 'rejected efforts' to restore Sabah and Sarawak's status. 

The Malaysian Anti-Cheap Liquor Movement call for immediate enforcement.

M'sian Primary Industry Ministry says China will buy extra 1.9m tonnes of palm oil and invest at least RM2b in plant.  

Deputy Minister Ong Kian Ming says it's good that analysts realise their mistakes, but prefers UBS Singapore's clarification to have come earlier.

The influx could crowd out STPM holders seeking placement in local public universities, they say.

His candidacy will face numerous questions, including whether he is too old for a Democratic Party yearning for fresh faces.

INTERVIEW | That’s a paradox, muses Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution.

Arutchelvan urges the coalition to be brave in cultivating a new culture based on equality and compassion for disadvantaged groups.

Despite a change of government, the policy regarding business and investments remains largely the same.

There is a need to fulfil the gov't's promise to Indians while assuaging the fears of Malays, says PKR chief.

He also said the setting up of the Johor Halal Council is to regulate the halal industry and promote its products.

PKR chief says Islam promotes harmony and opposes all forms of violence.

WANG KELIAN RCI | Witness says the team also arrested five undocumented migrants 200m away from the camp.

COMMENT | The Harapan government has to make it clear which route it wants to pursue.

Jiangxi Copper plans to use copper scrap rather than copper concentrate as raw material, but is still evaluating the supply.

However, filming her grandfather for a documentary inspired awe and gave her new perspective.

The S'pore national pled not guilty to abetting three others in disposing waste into the river.

UPDATED 5.06PM | Housebuyers association claims developers are the cause for the high price of houses.

INTERVIEW | It just means she’s more focussed on her ministerial duties than on commenting on politics, says Rina Harun.

UPDATED 3.39PM | He says Johor ruler must admit that he has done things that have caused unease.

COMMENT | It is time for the education minister to turn his attention to equitable education access for all.

Syed Saddiq says the projects have taken off well and are having a positive effect.

They left fearing for their safety after threats of revenge from locals.

UPDATED 3.20PM | Someone must verify who is right between the premier and the Johor crown price, says the Bersatu president.

The state government is prepared to consider setting it up via the Social Welfare Department, says Exco member.

Shad Saleem Faruqi, however, is of the opinion that the PM may have 'overstated' his latest claim.

Sultan Ibrahim suggests that it is better to meet and discuss in a mature manner.

UPDATED 1.30PM | Vivian Wong is the daughter of the late Sandakan MP Stephen Wong

COMMENT | Anina Saadudin questioned the use of billboards In Kota Kinabalu to promote Easter.

LETTER | We want a fair, transparent and merit-based intake system for the matriculation programme.

COMMENT | Time is a critical factor and Harapan must be mindful of the expectations of the rakyat.

This will be done using international law under the Basel Convention, says minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

LETTER | Raising the matriculation programme intake is like squeezing one more roommate into an already packed room.

It expresses deep concern with Myanmar's recent arrests of journalists, activists.

The deputy speaker will lodge a MCMC report over 'malicious, dirty tricks'.

This is due to fear of backlash from the Malay-Muslim community, says Penang DCM II P Ramasamy.

It's an unusual move as the DOJ tends to negotiate non-prosecution or deferred prosecution agreements.

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

One can target anyone or any place in the world with a device, such as a smartphone, he says.

COMMENT | It is easier to stand out from the job-seeking crowd when you have the right skill.

COMMENT | Given our disturbing record of being unappreciative of history, any redevelopment plan for Kampung Baru cannot be pursued with an overzealous mindset.

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