Archive - 28 April 2019

Reply to 'A Concerned Parent'

Reply to 'A Concerned Parent'

LETTER | It illustrates the tragic result of a centuries-long decimation of sacred knowledge.

DAP regrets criticism on candidate after cleaning of Muslim cemetery

DAP regrets criticism on candidate after cleaning of Muslim cemetery

Party says Vivian Wong was merely continuing what her late father Stephen had done before. 
Syed Saddiq: Why no 'tukar Najib' from TMJ when M'sia was a kleptocracy?

Syed Saddiq: Why no 'tukar Najib' from TMJ when M'sia was a kleptocracy?

'Even though TMJ urged Johoreans to keep Najib in GE14, people still stood with Mahathir.'
Why would banks want to deliberately reject loan applications?

Why would banks want to deliberately reject loan applications?

LETTER | Malaysian politicians only can talk sense when they are out of power.

Mandatory immunisation proposal to be tabled with MOH on May 8

Mandatory immunisation proposal to be tabled with MOH on May 8

Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the views of various parties are being sought in forming the proposal.
PM: ECRL negotiations by previous gov't not transparent

PM: ECRL negotiations by previous gov't not transparent

'There was no due diligence, no feasibility study,' says Mahathir.
Motion to debate on S'wak's constitutional status to be tabled

Motion to debate on S'wak's constitutional status to be tabled

The state legislative assembly will sit for eight days from tomorrow. 

Dr M: Belt and road initiative not China's plan to dominate

Dr M: Belt and road initiative not China's plan to dominate

PM says he now has a clearer perspective of the development plan.

Why are taxi touts operating freely at KLIA2?

Why are taxi touts operating freely at KLIA2?

LETTER | It is an ugly sight but the powers-that-be seem unperturbed.

Plus should also explore drones for road safety

Plus should also explore drones for road safety

LETTER | Patrol cars can be stationed at strategic intervals to fly the drones.  

More than 100 families get food aid at PPR in Petaling Jaya

More than 100 families get food aid at PPR in Petaling Jaya

Lawmaker Maria Chin says some 300 applications were made and aid granted after a vetting process.

Join politics if you want to talk politics, Rais tells TMJ

Join politics if you want to talk politics, Rais tells TMJ

'The realm of rulers is different. The realm of politics is different,' tweets the Negeri Bersatu chief.

Lokman: I publicised royal event to prevent poor turnout

Lokman: I publicised royal event to prevent poor turnout

The Umno man explains his circulation of the event which led to a postponement.

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka bombings mastermind killed in gun battle

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka bombings mastermind killed in gun battle

They were among 15 killed in a fierce gun battle with the military on Friday, police sources say.

Indonesia hopeful for justice in maid's murder appeal

Indonesia hopeful for justice in maid's murder appeal

Commissioner Thaufiek Zulbahary urges his gov't to monitor the appeal process in Malaysia.

Cops nab preacher for allegedly insulting Hinduism

Cops nab preacher for allegedly insulting Hinduism

13 reports were lodged against Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu for a sermon deemed 'blasphemous'.

Guan Eng begins Sandakan assault by linking PBS with Umno-PAS

Guan Eng begins Sandakan assault by linking PBS with Umno-PAS

SANDAKAN POLLS | He points to Sabah Umno, which did not vote in favour of amending Article 1(2), backing PBS. 

Thousands in Hong Kong protest new extradition laws

Thousands in Hong Kong protest new extradition laws

The proposed extradition rules would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.

Malaysian injured in Taiwan quake dies

Malaysian injured in Taiwan quake dies

Choo Yip Chean was hiking at the Taroko National Park when the country was shaken by an earthquake.

Unions demand action on unpaid claims for migrant workers

Unions demand action on unpaid claims for migrant workers

On International Workers' Memorial Day, BWI-MLC calls for cases of unpaid compensation to be addressed.

Dr M to TMJ: Only rakyat can decide who will be PM

Dr M to TMJ: Only rakyat can decide who will be PM

Post of PM different from that of crown prince, points out Mahathir.

Australian PM promises migration cut, refugee freeze if re-elected

Australian PM promises migration cut, refugee freeze if re-elected

Scott Morrison campaigns on this hot-button issue as his party trails in opinion polls.
Iban committee set up to identify urban poor in Kuching

Iban committee set up to identify urban poor in Kuching

According to Douglas Uggah, it will comprise temenggong, pemanca, penghulu and a number of tuai rumah.

Churches fall silent in Sri Lanka a week after attacks

Churches fall silent in Sri Lanka a week after attacks

Archbishop of Colombo holds a special mass for victims of the suicide bombings.

Bersih: Did EC appoint a politician as observer?

Bersih: Did EC appoint a politician as observer?

SANDAKAN POLLS | Lajim Ukin's appearance at the nomination centre in polls observer garb raises eyebrows.

PAS endorses PBS candidate for Sandakan

PAS endorses PBS candidate for Sandakan

SANDAKAN POLLS | Takiyuddin Hassan urges the Sabah divisions of his party to campaign and vote for Linda Tsen.

Wan Saiful backs Anwar on 'urban elite disconnect'

Wan Saiful backs Anwar on 'urban elite disconnect'

He says the 'Bangsar bubble' is only focusing on institutional reforms from a position of comfort.

'Teh tarik' session is princes' initiative, not Lokman's - source

'Teh tarik' session is princes' initiative, not Lokman's - source

Source claims the four crown princes are upset that the event was linked to an anti-Rome Statute rally.

PAS-Umno unity seed planted by me and Hadi, says Najib

PAS-Umno unity seed planted by me and Hadi, says Najib

The former PM tells a ceramah it all began with them both talking about Muslim interests.
Despite negative sentiments, gov't making progress on economy - Guan Eng

Despite negative sentiments, gov't making progress on economy - Guan Eng

Finance minister says international credit rating agencies have faith in Harapan's ability to turn things around.

Shape public opinion, not just follow it

Shape public opinion, not just follow it

COMMENT | "The question now is whether or not we still have the courage to move forward with the reform agenda."

Selangor crown prince not involved in 'teh tarik' event

Selangor crown prince not involved in 'teh tarik' event

Tengku Amir Shah's office refutes being part of event announced by Umno's Lokman Noor Adam.

Guan Eng: A clean gov't will deliver better results

Guan Eng: A clean gov't will deliver better results

SANDAKAN POLLS | Minister says falling approval ratings a good reminder for Harapan to work harder.

Trump presses Japan's Abe to build more vehicles in the US

Trump presses Japan's Abe to build more vehicles in the US

He had previously said that the country would invest US$40b in US car factories.

Mahathir to make way for Anwar on 20.2.20?

Mahathir to make way for Anwar on 20.2.20?

COMMENT | 'In recent days, talk about Mahathir stepping down has been making its rounds.'

Brazil's indigenous tribes protest Bolsonaro assimilation plan

Brazil's indigenous tribes protest Bolsonaro assimilation plan

Thousands march in Brasilia against president's policies which are expected to threaten reserve lands.

Lim stops short of stating time frame for Sandakan Airport extension

Lim stops short of stating time frame for Sandakan Airport extension

SANDAKAN POLLS | DAP sec-gen says he doesn't want to 'invite trouble' from the EC.

Sudan's military, opposition agree in principle to joint council

Sudan's military, opposition agree in principle to joint council

Both sides held first formal discussions following Omar al-Bashir's fall earlier this month.

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind attacks

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind attacks

Ringleader's relatives wounded in raid on safe house.

Zuraida sees silver lining in recent survey on gov't

Zuraida sees silver lining in recent survey on gov't

The PKR vice-president believes the country is on the right course.
One worshipper dead, three wounded in synagogue shooting

One worshipper dead, three wounded in synagogue shooting

The suspect gunman was arrested a short time later when he peacefully surrendered to police.
Anwar: As PM, rakyat will be my priority

Anwar: As PM, rakyat will be my priority

The PKR leader pledges to continue Dr M's work once the transition happens.

New Malaysia can’t afford clock-watching civil servants

New Malaysia can’t afford clock-watching civil servants

COMMENT | Our civil service must work hard to regain its lost reputation.

We need new ideas, not just experience, says DAP candidate

We need new ideas, not just experience, says DAP candidate

INTERVIEW | SANDAKAN POLLS | Vivian Wong sees her youth as an advantage and aims to revive Sandakan's economy.

Where is our 'Industry 4.0 educational leadership'?

Where is our 'Industry 4.0 educational leadership'?

COMMENT | The great leap forward in education has yet to arrive.

Yoursay: For the lucky few - to stay or quit?

Yoursay: For the lucky few - to stay or quit?

YOURSAY | ‘If Malaysia doesn't love and care for you, just pack up and go.’

Sandakan polls kick off, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Sandakan polls kick off, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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