Archive - 29 May 2019

S'gor DOE claims officers 'monitored' when inspecting illegal factories

S'gor DOE claims officers 'monitored' when inspecting illegal factories

Teluk Gong residents had alleged that such factories were 'protected' by influential individuals.

Malaysiakini's GE14 coverage wins Sopa breaking news award

Malaysiakini's GE14 coverage wins Sopa breaking news award

Its 22-hour coverage on the fateful night of May 9 finishes top in the breaking news category.

Perak Harapan to present name of new exco to sultan

Perak Harapan to present name of new exco to sultan

Faizal Azumu says the name proposed by Perak PKR has been discussed by Harapan leaders.

Amid matriculation focus, Maszlee says teachers' institutes need high achievers too

Amid matriculation focus, Maszlee says teachers' institutes need high achievers too

He points out that Institutes of Teacher Education are facing a shortfall in intake.

Store drops books over author's call to kill 'Malay traitors'

Store drops books over author's call to kill 'Malay traitors'

Buku Fixi drops two of Helmi Effendy's books over an old FB post calling for a 'Night of Broken Glass'.

Gaps in testimony lead to poser over Najib-KWAP meeting

Gaps in testimony lead to poser over Najib-KWAP meeting

NAJIB TRIAL | Ex-KWAP CEO is unable to recall some events leading to RM2b loan for SRC being approved.

Suaram cries police intimidation after blowing whistle on alleged torture

Suaram cries police intimidation after blowing whistle on alleged torture

D Sevan says the summoning of an activist contradicts the police's assurance that the case would be probed.

Indonesian rallies coordinated to cause chaos, says Jokowi's chief of staff

Indonesian rallies coordinated to cause chaos, says Jokowi's chief of staff

Envelopes of cash carried by some arrested rioters indicate mobs were paid to cause trouble.

Revisit the Parliamentary Interfaith Commission to foster interfaith dialogue

Revisit the Parliamentary Interfaith Commission to foster interfaith dialogue

MP SPEAKS | Greater religious freedom and interfaith dialogues will certainly be the catalyst to nation-building in a new Malaysia.

Zahid not interfering in Umno while on leave, assures Ismail Sabri

Zahid not interfering in Umno while on leave, assures Ismail Sabri

Party veep also states that no time frame has been set for the president's return.

FGV hoping to complete Trurich Resources sale by end-September

FGV hoping to complete Trurich Resources sale by end-September

UPDATED 7.48PM | The JV company with Lembaga Tabung Haji owns 42,000ha of oil palm plantations in Indonesia.

Brawl caught on cam: It was self-defence, claims 'Datuk Seri'

Brawl caught on cam: It was self-defence, claims 'Datuk Seri'

Businessperson says bodyguards 'restrained' the restauranteur and sent him to the police station.

Electoral system change will benefit Umno, PAS: analyst

Electoral system change will benefit Umno, PAS: analyst

Under the present system, they don't have luck on their side, says Wong Chin Huat.

'Private entities' will fully fund third national car project, says PM

'Private entities' will fully fund third national car project, says PM

Mahathir points to companies such as SilTerra, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional.

Sedition probe against Women’s March organisers dropped

Sedition probe against Women’s March organisers dropped

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin confirms that DPP classified the case as NFA.

Adib's death: 'Opposition would do same for Maniam or Ah Seng'

Adib's death: 'Opposition would do same for Maniam or Ah Seng'

Takiyuddin Hassan denies politicising the issue and draws a comparison with the death of Teoh Beng Hock.

Penang seeking to capitalise on US-China trade war

Penang seeking to capitalise on US-China trade war

CM's special adviser Lee Kah Choon lists state gov't initiatives to help manufacturers.

Accusing AG of interference, opposition wants RCI into Adib's death

Accusing AG of interference, opposition wants RCI into Adib's death

Ismail Sabri says Tommy Thomas has failed in his role to advise the government.

Sabotage not due to political reasons

Sabotage not due to political reasons

LETTER | It has much to do with the civil service’s wayward ways.

Islam and politics inseparable - Kelantan exco member

Islam and politics inseparable - Kelantan exco member

Mohd Nassuruddin Daud says political Islam is part of the religion. 

Australian high commissioner should not be Lynas' mouthpiece

Australian high commissioner should not be Lynas' mouthpiece

LETTER | He must know that the lives of Malaysians are of equal value to those of Australians.

Storm over school block: PSM tells Nga to learn from Dr M

Storm over school block: PSM tells Nga to learn from Dr M

Even if it is the school board's decision, the Perak DAP chief can turn it down, says Arutchelvan.

Revenue transfer to states gives meaning to shared prosperity

Revenue transfer to states gives meaning to shared prosperity

LETTER | This can make a difference at the ground level, where it matters most in our daily lives.

Malaysia is not a currency manipulator - Bank Negara

Malaysia is not a currency manipulator - Bank Negara

The denial follows the inclusion of the country in a 'monitoring list' of the US Treasury.

FGV Holdings looks to cut reliance on palm oil

FGV Holdings looks to cut reliance on palm oil

It is also exploring strategic initiatives to reduce the impact of crude palm oil prices.
'Najib so shocked he axed AG and DPM' - lawyer on witness' remarks

'Najib so shocked he axed AG and DPM' - lawyer on witness' remarks

Shahredzan Johan, who is Lim Kit Siang's aide, fires a sarcastic salvo with regard to the ex-PM's trial.

Worker rues 'ill-treatment', Penang council says otherwise

Worker rues 'ill-treatment', Penang council says otherwise

MBPP clarifies the issue after Azman Yusof's plight goes viral on social media.

Maths and Science in English for Year One pupils in S'wak next year

Maths and Science in English for Year One pupils in S'wak next year

This is to make children more competitive and confident in speaking up in English, says state minister.

High Court cancels arrest warrant against ex-spy chief Hasanah

High Court cancels arrest warrant against ex-spy chief Hasanah

Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah made the decision after hearing submissions from Hasanah’s counsel and DPP.
Longhouse residents urge PM to ensure Taman Rimba Kiara project proceeds

Longhouse residents urge PM to ensure Taman Rimba Kiara project proceeds

Residents' association hands over memorandum calling on Dr M to honour promise to build affordable homes. 


'Probe Najib for activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy'

'Probe Najib for activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy'

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says the police should investigate Najib's supposed 2015 move to undermine the 1MDB investigation.

Why the US-China trade war?

Why the US-China trade war?

COMMENT | China’s manufacturing capacity has been heavily contributing to the US, which, for its own interest, must work hand in hand with China.
'Datuk Seri' caught on camera punching restaurant owner over FB row

'Datuk Seri' caught on camera punching restaurant owner over FB row

Victim cries foul because cops have not arrested the assailants, while OCPD says culprits will be charged soon.

Witness: Najib didn’t ask to lodge MACC report on RM42m transfer

Witness: Najib didn’t ask to lodge MACC report on RM42m transfer

 NAJIB TRIAL | This despite Najib appearing ‘genuinely shocked’ that the sum was transferred to his personal account.
China ready to hit back at US with rare earths

China ready to hit back at US with rare earths

China’s Communist Party newspaper tells US: “Don’t say we didn’t warn you.”

More the merrier for Malay parties - Ibrahim Ali

More the merrier for Malay parties - Ibrahim Ali

Our party won't conspire with DAP, says Putra president.

Waytha acknowledges activist's frustration, promises action

Waytha acknowledges activist's frustration, promises action

He responds to Tijah Yok Chapli, who slammed Harapan over Perak MB's actions against the Orang Asli.

Nga dismisses criticism over new school block named after him

Nga dismisses criticism over new school block named after him

'If the school wants to do so, I cannot say no,' says Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.

Keep religion out of education system

Keep religion out of education system

COMMENT | Minorities rarely have to learn about the culture of the majority.

DAP, why come after MCA instead of the Harapan cabinet?

DAP, why come after MCA instead of the Harapan cabinet?

LETTER | Does DAPSY chief Howard Lee acknowledge that DAP ministers don’t hold any sway at all?

Don't delay the waste-to-energy initiative

Don't delay the waste-to-energy initiative

LETTER | The time for action is now, with so many Malaysians being great supporters of plastic rejection.

Let's emulate the tree planting programme of the Philippines

Let's emulate the tree planting programme of the Philippines

LETTER | Under this ingenious, sure success programme, a new law requires all Filipino students to plant at least 10 trees.

The globalised problem of illegal plastic waste

The globalised problem of illegal plastic waste

LETTER | It raises several other issues, such as the hypocrisy of developed countries and the need for multilateral cooperation. 

Two dead as knife-wielding man slashes schoolgirls at bus stop in Japan

Two dead as knife-wielding man slashes schoolgirls at bus stop in Japan

The two dead were one girl and an adult who may have been the father of one child.
MIC quietly reinventing, needs to play 'check and balance' role

MIC quietly reinventing, needs to play 'check and balance' role

Move to bring in Nallakaruppan and Kohilan Pillay, and engage other minor parties lauded by an analyst.

Israeli PM Netanyahu could face election rematch

Israeli PM Netanyahu could face election rematch

He has less than one day to appease an erstwhile ally, form a government and avoid a possible rematch.

China not seeking 'sphere of influence' in Pacific, Xi says

China not seeking 'sphere of influence' in Pacific, Xi says

China president assures visiting Vanuatu PM that it has no private interests in island countries.

PSD mulls barring civil servants from holding political posts

PSD mulls barring civil servants from holding political posts

It will propose this to Putrajaya, in order to avoid conflicts of interest and abuse of power, TMI quotes a source.

Day 20: 'Najib asking to expedite loan separate issue from reduced SRC loan'

Day 20: 'Najib asking to expedite loan separate issue from reduced SRC loan'

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-PM Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

Yoursay: Death penalty debate – a law without heart has no grandeur

Yoursay: Death penalty debate – a law without heart has no grandeur

YOURSAY | ‘I believe that most of us did not know of Nagaenthran’s mental health issues...’
Australia's 'Egg boy' donates nearly A$100k to Christchurch attack victims

Australia's 'Egg boy' donates nearly A$100k to Christchurch attack victims

Teenager who cracked egg on head of right-wing senator donates legal fund money toward victim support.

Why Japan holds the key in Asia, not China

Why Japan holds the key in Asia, not China

COMMENT | As Malaysia ages, setting the correct course for us, à la Look East, must start with learning from the pluses and minuses of Japan.

Yoursay: Why did it take so long to remove lawyer from Adib inquest?

Yoursay: Why did it take so long to remove lawyer from Adib inquest?

YOURSAY | 'AGC must explain why conflict of interest was not detected and acted upon much earlier.'
Does life provide meaning?

Does life provide meaning?

COMMENT | 'Or has the world been an unpredictable universe of chance and randomness, and unpredictable events from which we try to find patterns, meanings, explanation?'

Malaysia maintains 22nd position in world competitiveness

Malaysia maintains 22nd position in world competitiveness

Darell Leiking says this reflects the business community's sentiments towards the new government.

'Let the court decide on conflicting theories in Adib inquest'

'Let the court decide on conflicting theories in Adib inquest'

 Lawyer Salim Bashir Bhaskaran stresses that the inquest into the firefighter's death is not a trial.

Lawyer refutes reasons for Syazlin's withdrawal from inquest

Lawyer refutes reasons for Syazlin's withdrawal from inquest

Salim Bashir Bhaskaran questions the timing of her removal from the case.

Jho Low linked in K-pop scandal, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

Jho Low linked in K-pop scandal, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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