Archive - 23 May 2019

Officials say the best response to US 'trade bullying' is to continue to develop and grow stronger.

The committee will comprise cops, but not those directly involved in either case, says Muhyiddin.

LETTER | The inability to hold the gov't and corporations to account has led to much environmental destruction.

'If it were me, I would step down,' says the home minister.

Umno sec-gen dismisses reported amendments to Clause 9.9 as mere 'speculation.'

His lawyer argues that leaving out the question that led to the comments deprvies it of context.

Ex-PM's FB posting comes minutes after DAP veteran announces his withdrawal.

LETTER | Federal government must not neglect or marginalise its own needy citizens.

 It is not our jurisdiction, Segamat Municipal Council says in response to news reports.

Subramaniam Letchimanan was allegedly dismissed from his job at the US Embassy in KL with just a phone call, after working there for 20 years.

Court rules that this violates Article 13 of the constitution on a person's right to property.

UPDATED 7.15PM | DAP veteran says debate may be turned into a 'Malay vs Chinese' conflict.

Dr Lee Boon Chye points out that insurers abroad are already covering five such illnesses.

Perak top cop says the suspect admitted trapping the monkey in an orchard for damaging crops.

Data from the Election Commission shows Modi’s BJP ahead in 298 of the 542 seats available, up from the 282 it won in 2014.

They say his death will have a profound impact on the local arts scene.

UPDATED 10PM | P Pannir Selvam is allowed to challenge the clemency process, tweets lawyer N Surendran.

Mohd Daud Bakar urges the public to stop speculating on the issue.

The mother of two, who accused Kesavan of sexual harassment, says the suit will show who is lying.

UPDATED 7.45PM | A team from Bukit Aman's CCID strikes after lunch.

DAP lawmaker clarifies the confusion arising from the PM's announcement yesterday.

LETTER | A quota system favouring the Malays implies that Malays are not able to perform outstandingly.

Negeri Sembilan must submit a proposal to Putrajaya on developing the jetty’s potential to boost state tourism.

Appeals court allows for a review to be heard by another judge.

LETTER | Cancer management is a continuous public health challenge in Malaysia.

The document should be ready after Hari Raya, says Umno sec-gen Annuar Musa.

An investigator says there is a strong case against the leader who is no longer politically active.

The man, known only as Zaini, was picked up last night and is remanded.

COMMENT | The humility, tenacity and ambition of our squash queen shows Malaysians what can be achieved if we set our minds and bodies to it.

Segamat Municipal Council says it is working with the religious dept to track Muslims who are not fasting.

COMMENT | Just five months ago the education minister said his ministry was committed to seeing Malaysians mastering a third or fourth language.

Prosecution tells the court that it may amend some charges.

UPDATED 1.30PM | He had applied for the temporary return of his passport to perform the umrah.

'As much as I love to read submissions before bed, if we proceed, it is not going to be good for your side,' says judge.

COMMENT | The passing away of a one of a kind, SM Mohamed Idris, was the passing of an era.

He says Putra's leadership will remain in office until May 2020, when it is expected to hold its first AGM.

UPDATED 1.47PM | Federal Court is due to hear an appeal by Umno president over his confiscated passport.

EXPLAINER | Which companies are most dependent on Chinese supplies?

Video of man firing at monkey for not saying 'baby sayang' has outraged many.

LETTER | The late Sultan Ahmad Shah was well known for his concern for the well-being of his people, his family and friends.

ADUN SPEAKS | The requirement of a particular language in any job is usually a necessity, not discrimination

State gov't has set up a committee to check on the legality of the resort, says the menteri besar.

Many observers and political analysts blame his speech and his actions for the riots.

YOURSAY | 'If examples are raised in this ill-conceived public debate, won't that be contempt of court?'

COMMENT | He who has refused to debate many times before now wants to, strangely, with Lim Kit Siang.

YOURSAY | ‘Awards should be restricted to deserving individuals who have contributed to society.’

COMMENT | The following is the keynote speech at the Hong Kong Journalists Association annual dinner on May 18.

He goes on to blast 'cover-up' accusation by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who says the president may face impeachment.

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