Archive - 19 May 2019

PTPTN: Unwise to impose travel ban, says Wan Azizah

PTPTN: Unwise to impose travel ban, says Wan Azizah

'It needs to be reviewed, after all, we too protested the travel restrictions before.'
Mosque chairperson assumes responsibility for party logo display

Mosque chairperson assumes responsibility for party logo display

Masjid Jamek Bandar Paloh head says the event was community programme, not politically motivated.

Semanggol accident: Victims brought in by syndicate, say police

Semanggol accident: Victims brought in by syndicate, say police

In the incident, three Myanmar nationals are killed and seven seriously wounded. 
Fuziah: Kuantan food bank to kick off in June

Fuziah: Kuantan food bank to kick off in June

The programme is to help the needy and the underprivileged.

Felda denies settlers at risk of losing land rights

Felda denies settlers at risk of losing land rights

It alleges that the study cited in a news report did not describe the actual situation.

Give Wan Saiful a break, he's telling the truth

Give Wan Saiful a break, he's telling the truth

COMMENT | His team at PTPTN has done an excellent job in laying out the current loan crisis.

Pairin agrees on uniting Kadazandusun-Murut community

Pairin agrees on uniting Kadazandusun-Murut community

Warisan veep Peter Anthony says the proposal was put forward to Pairin at a meeting in early May.

Rina: Need to address foreign influx in Kg Baru immediately

Rina: Need to address foreign influx in Kg Baru immediately

Titiwangsa MP says there are too many cases of business monopoly and social problems posed by them.

NUTP wants study on students' poor English proficiency

NUTP wants study on students' poor English proficiency

It says ministry should identify the causes rather than blame it on teachers’ poor grasp of the language.

Last male Sumatran rhino's health worrying

Last male Sumatran rhino's health worrying

State minister Christina Liew says Tam’s appetite and level of activity have dropped suddenly. 

Anwar: PD Hard Rock Cafe, hotel projects on

Anwar: PD Hard Rock Cafe, hotel projects on

He says the projects would benefit the locals especially in terms of job opportunities. 

Police arrest DAP division leader over alleged threat to OCPD

Police arrest DAP division leader over alleged threat to OCPD

Pahang police chief says Loo Why Leong was arrested today and released on police bail.  

Education Ministry wants greater cross-cultural exposure in schools, varsities

Education Ministry wants greater cross-cultural exposure in schools, varsities

Maszlee Malik says it would result in a greater understanding of living together.

Teacher in Lawas detained for allegedly sodomising students

Teacher in Lawas detained for allegedly sodomising students

Meanwhile, remand for warden in Kangar alleged to have sodomised tahfiz students extended by a week.

Esscom seizes smuggled cigarettes left at beach

Esscom seizes smuggled cigarettes left at beach

Esscom commander says 3,500 packets of cigarettes were seized following a public tip-off.
Cops probing 'Datuk Seri' over riot at KL bar

Cops probing 'Datuk Seri' over riot at KL bar

The 31-year-old rose to infamy over an assault case several years ago.

'Malu Apa Bossku' campaign violates a Rukunegara principle

'Malu Apa Bossku' campaign violates a Rukunegara principle


MP SPEAKS | It also poses a challenge to the mission to fight corruption.

Woman denies MP's sexual harassment counterclaims, wants answers

Woman denies MP's sexual harassment counterclaims, wants answers

The 47-year-old denies Kesavan's claims that she bombarded him with calls and tried to ruin his marriage.

End 'abuse' of immigration powers, Bersih tells Sarawak

End 'abuse' of immigration powers, Bersih tells Sarawak

The electoral reform group says the state government must allow activists in for legitimate political activities.

The smells of my kampung in Jay Bee

The smells of my kampung in Jay Bee

COMMENT | Johor Baru of the 70s was the stinkiest, smelliest, sweatiest city in Malaysia.

When social media turns deadly

When social media turns deadly

LETTER | Should the teens involved in the Sarawakian teenager's Instagram poll be held responsible for her death?

Penang to engage in dialogues on schools affected by PIL1

Penang to engage in dialogues on schools affected by PIL1

CM Chow Kon Yeow said a meeting will also be held with the Education Ministry on the matter.

Devotees throng temples to celebrate Wesak Day

Devotees throng temples to celebrate Wesak Day

Buddhists carry out religious rituals and pay tribute to Siddharta Gautama.

First Republican lawmaker says Trump engaged in impeachable conduct

First Republican lawmaker says Trump engaged in impeachable conduct

Justin Amash cites the president's behaviour in the Russia probe revealed in Mueller's report.

Cops: Man admitted to torching mufti's car for RM500

Cops: Man admitted to torching mufti's car for RM500

The 36-year-old unemployed suspect confesses that he carried out the act with a friend.

Najib says authorities never raised Jho Low in forfeiture of assets

Najib says authorities never raised Jho Low in forfeiture of assets

He points out that the forfeiture notice does not mention the fugitive buying jewels with 1MDB funds.

In 'democratic' New M'sia, views of the majority being dismissed

In 'democratic' New M'sia, views of the majority being dismissed

LETTER | There is an undemocratic, condescending attitude among minorities and leftists towards the Malays.

Pahang wants Putrajaya to review oil royalty payment

Pahang wants Putrajaya to review oil royalty payment

Wan Rosdy points out the RM100m 'wang ihsan' amount was approved by the previous gov't.

Police: 39 Malaysians detained in Syria want to come home

Police: 39 Malaysians detained in Syria want to come home

Bukit Aman's Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay expects the number of returnees to increase.

Senator who blamed Christchurch attack on Muslim immigrants loses seat

Senator who blamed Christchurch attack on Muslim immigrants loses seat

Fraser Anning fails to retain his Queensland seat in the Australian Senate.

ECRL warns against 'lobbyist' offering contracts in rail project

ECRL warns against 'lobbyist' offering contracts in rail project

Such claims circulating on social media are untrue, say MRL and CCCC.

At campaign rally, Biden decries Democratic 'anger', pledges unity

At campaign rally, Biden decries Democratic 'anger', pledges unity

The presidential contender makes Trump his central target in his campaign speeches.

Iran dismisses possibility of conflict, says does not want war

Iran dismisses possibility of conflict, says does not want war

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif adds no one should be under the illusion it can confront Iran in the region.

Amid focus on IPCMC, Kit Siang highlights welfare aspect of police reforms

Amid focus on IPCMC, Kit Siang highlights welfare aspect of police reforms

MP points to the various suggestions made by the 2005 Royal Police Commission.

China's top diplomat calls for US restraint on trade, Iran

China's top diplomat calls for US restraint on trade, Iran

Wag Yi tells Secretary of State Mike Pompeo the US should not go 'too far' in the current trade dispute.

The Bajau Laut families left adrift and stateless

The Bajau Laut families left adrift and stateless

FEATURE | Many are trapped in a vicious cycle of statelessness, passing it from one generation to another.

Australia's conservative gov't revels in 'miracle' re-election

Australia's conservative gov't revels in 'miracle' re-election

However, it's not certain whether the coalition can govern with an outright majority.

Yoursay: Mismanagement at Yapeim tip of the iceberg?

Yoursay: Mismanagement at Yapeim tip of the iceberg?

YOURSAY | 'Something isn't right about the culture of state-owned entities.'

Cops link seized jewels to Jho Low, and 5 things that happened yesterday

Cops link seized jewels to Jho Low, and 5 things that happened yesterday

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