Archive - 18 May 2019

Ismail Sabri gives up S'gor Umno chief's post

Ismail Sabri gives up S'gor Umno chief's post

The deputy chairperson will assume the position temporarily.

Gov't optimistic of overcoming economic challenges - Guan Eng

Gov't optimistic of overcoming economic challenges - Guan Eng

He also calls on banks to ease their lending procedures.

Dr M can restore economy in two years - Anwar

Dr M can restore economy in two years - Anwar

The PM has put several government agencies on a good footing, he says.

DBKL saves RM15,000 on waste-processing

DBKL saves RM15,000 on waste-processing

The vegetable wastes are processed using black-soldier flies. 

Be law-abiding to keep model of unity - Muhyiddin

Be law-abiding to keep model of unity - Muhyiddin

There should not be disunity caused by differences in ideology, he advises.

'Work for DAP' DG's fate in hands of Yapeim board - Fuziah

'Work for DAP' DG's fate in hands of Yapeim board - Fuziah

The government's stand is that 'the buck stops with the board', she says.

Pangkor Airport to be upgraded

Pangkor Airport to be upgraded

State exco says the island will become a focus because of its duty-free status.

Perak MB says not pressured by Orang Asli community's demands

Perak MB says not pressured by Orang Asli community's demands

This is not a cowboy country, he says.

Gov't looking to generate RM416m from 1MDB Pulau Indah land auction

Gov't looking to generate RM416m from 1MDB Pulau Indah land auction

The land has free trade zone status and the buyer would be granted a fresh lease, says report.

Leave Sabah's education to Sabahans

Leave Sabah's education to Sabahans

LETTER | There is no point in importing racist and shortsighted policies from the federal government.

Report: Cops find Jho Low connection to jewels at Najib-linked units

Report: Cops find Jho Low connection to jewels at Najib-linked units

212 handbags seized from the apartments were also made by Hermes and valued at RM47m
Latest Penang custodial death a curse on the poor: Ramasamy

Latest Penang custodial death a curse on the poor: Ramasamy

The deceased M Annbhalagan had not complained about anything, says wife.

Hindu NGO claims MACC officers leaked temple land probe info to suspect

Hindu NGO claims MACC officers leaked temple land probe info to suspect

It fears investigations into a temple land case will be jeopardised.

When PTPTN is taken for a ride

When PTPTN is taken for a ride

COMMENT | The curious case of the girl who worked for half a day.

Death of consumerist Mohd Idris a big loss - Anwar

Death of consumerist Mohd Idris a big loss - Anwar

Even the government had yielded to some of his demands, he notes. 

Guan Eng tells private sector to take its cue from foreign investors' confidence

Guan Eng tells private sector to take its cue from foreign investors' confidence

The first quarter (Q1) of the year saw a 94.8 pct increase in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) to RM21.7 billion.

Mosque visit: Labis MP files a police report over Facebook post

Mosque visit: Labis MP files a police report over Facebook post

The slander in the post had caused unease to the public, says Pang Hok Liong.
PKR lodges police report against Yapeim's 'go work for DAP' video

PKR lodges police report against Yapeim's 'go work for DAP' video

Fahmi Fadzil says foundation's DG should not be sacked, but dealt with according to the law.
Two proposals presented on Taman Rimba Kiara project, Yeoh tells minister

Two proposals presented on Taman Rimba Kiara project, Yeoh tells minister

'We are willing to compromise,' adds the Segambut MP.
Dnars Skincare founder dies in Thailand car crash

Dnars Skincare founder dies in Thailand car crash

Faziani Rohban Ahmad was travelling in a Toyota Estima car, with her husband when the mishap occurred at 10.30am.
Maszlee keeps on goofing - big time

Maszlee keeps on goofing - big time

COMMENT | Mahathir's Education minister is a liability to the cabinet and should go

Sg Siput MP denies sexual harassment allegation

Sg Siput MP denies sexual harassment allegation

UPDATED 2.46PM | S Kesavan claims he became depressed after the 'smitten woman' disturbed and threatened him.
We stood shoulder to shoulder for good governance - Ambiga reminds 'friend' Khalid

We stood shoulder to shoulder for good governance - Ambiga reminds 'friend' Khalid

At Taman Rimba Kiara townhall meeting, Ambiga tells the FT minister friends will hold each other to higher standards
Gobind calls for Gawai Dayak festival coverage in mainstream media

Gobind calls for Gawai Dayak festival coverage in mainstream media

The minister says it will expose the younger generation to arts, culture and customs of the community.

Arun Kasi to be freed next week

Arun Kasi to be freed next week

His lawyer Joy Appukuttan said a group of lawyers will receive him at the Kajang prison
Wan Azizah - New Malaysia is coming but not overnight

Wan Azizah - New Malaysia is coming but not overnight

'We are all in this together and we must reject religious and racial extremism,' urges DPM.

MPKj opens up access to disputed road to Bangi temple

MPKj opens up access to disputed road to Bangi temple

 PSM leader S Arutchelvan ticks off 'arrogant' developer for not heeding directive from various parties.
CAP vows to continue Mohamed Idris' struggle

CAP vows to continue Mohamed Idris' struggle

Group secretary Martin Khor says staff are deeply saddened but will not give up the fight.

Trump declares some car imports pose national security threat

Trump declares some car imports pose national security threat

The unprecedented designation has sparked outrage from carmakers.
Bajau Laut: Once sea nomads, now stateless

Bajau Laut: Once sea nomads, now stateless

FEATURE | Due to tightening border controls and a declining catch, the community faces an uncertain future.

FT mosque Grand Imam lauds 1Mosque1Policeman initiative

FT mosque Grand Imam lauds 1Mosque1Policeman initiative

It is a way to ensure members of the congregation are at peace while performing their religious obligation, he says.

Australian voters tipped to elect Labor Party

Australian voters tipped to elect Labor Party

Bookies predict its return after six years in the political wilderness.
Lawyer calls on S'pore to halt yet another execution of M'sian

Lawyer calls on S'pore to halt yet another execution of M'sian

Putrajaya should not stand by and let Pannir Selvam's right be denied, says N Surendran.
Stage all set for second year of reforms and changes

Stage all set for second year of reforms and changes

MP SPEAKS | The nation-building process will be speeded under the Harapan rule.
Johnson clear favourite to replace May as PM- poll

Johnson clear favourite to replace May as PM- poll

The survey shows the former minister the top choice among Conservative Party members.

Mujahid: Harapan leaders, too, can be corrupt

Mujahid: Harapan leaders, too, can be corrupt

In such a situation, let MACC deal with them if there's evidence, adds the minister.
Church stamps: Don't jump to conclusions, Mujahid tells Isma

Church stamps: Don't jump to conclusions, Mujahid tells Isma

Nothing wrong to reflect Malaysia's multiracial and multireligious society, contends the minister.

Be prepared for rakyat’s wrath if blacklist reimposed, PTPTN warned

Be prepared for rakyat’s wrath if blacklist reimposed, PTPTN warned

‘Be honest, don’t play with us,’ student activist Asheeq Ali tells the higher education fund.
Yoursay: May 13 - can we handle the truth?

Yoursay: May 13 - can we handle the truth?

YOURSAY | ‘When will Malaysians be mature enough to deal with the truth of May 13?’

Maszlee a convenient whipping boy for Harapan, Umno narratives

Maszlee a convenient whipping boy for Harapan, Umno narratives

COMMENT | But the reality is that it is Harapan which is aping Umno’s racial and religious lines.
Ongoing programmes don't mean Islam not under threat - Isma

Ongoing programmes don't mean Islam not under threat - Isma

The Malay-Muslim NGO sees the issue in a wider context.
PTPTN under fire for travel ban idea, and 9 things that happened yesterday

PTPTN under fire for travel ban idea, and 9 things that happened yesterday

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