Archive - 1 June 2019

IOI Group founder Lee Shin Cheng dies, two days before 80th birthday

IOI Group founder Lee Shin Cheng dies, two days before 80th birthday

UPDATED 12.01AM | He had planned to retire after that.

New DPP to be appointed for Adib's inquest, previous evidence stands

New DPP to be appointed for Adib's inquest, previous evidence stands

This was decided during her meeting with the attorney-general today.

Mujahid: Breaking fast at non-Muslim houses of worship not wrong

Mujahid: Breaking fast at non-Muslim houses of worship not wrong

He says the issue should not be played up.

IGP: Viral message about Jho Low's arrest incorrect

IGP: Viral message about Jho Low's arrest incorrect

He says police are working towards his arrest but nothing has been finalised.

Ex-Malacca PKR division women's chief joins Umno

Ex-Malacca PKR division women's chief joins Umno

Another women's chief said to be quitting due to health reasons.
Sultan rebukes Johor Bahru MP over 'insensitive' interfaith buka puasa

Sultan rebukes Johor Bahru MP over 'insensitive' interfaith buka puasa

UPDATED 8.36PM | Sultan Ibrahim says this opens up the danger of proselytisation. 

Rayer files police report against Najib for dismissing AG, DPM

Rayer files police report against Najib for dismissing AG, DPM

Jelutong MP also claims ex-premier carried out major reshuffle involving several gov't agencies in 2015. 

PSM man urges gov't to honour PAA repeal promise

PSM man urges gov't to honour PAA repeal promise

Reducing notice period for organisers doesn't make enough of a difference, says K Kunasekaran. 

MAICCI wants end to foreign labour freeze on some sectors

MAICCI wants end to foreign labour freeze on some sectors

The trade chamber points out these are mostly linked to Indian businesses.
Poll: Public not buying lawmakers' excuse for refusing to declare assets

Poll: Public not buying lawmakers' excuse for refusing to declare assets

Most respondents say declaring assets will serve as a powerful anti-corruption tool.

China greenlights imports of frozen Malaysian durians

China greenlights imports of frozen Malaysian durians

Agriculture minister Salahuddin Ayub praises speedy approval of durian imports by China authorities.

Guan Eng: TM leaders appointed only with PM's directive

Guan Eng: TM leaders appointed only with PM's directive

This is in response to media report that telco's chair Rosli Man is stonewalling appointment of CEO. 

Umno leader targets H&M's M'sian chain over pro-LGBT donation

Umno leader targets H&M's M'sian chain over pro-LGBT donation

Fathul Bahri Mat Jahya quizzes the HQ's support for UN campaign to champion LGBT.

T'ganu to unveil first drawbridge in Southeast Asia, hopes to draw tourists

T'ganu to unveil first drawbridge in Southeast Asia, hopes to draw tourists

State tourism chief Ariffin Deraman is optimistic surrounding areas will become tourist attractions. 

WAO wants to boost anti-discrimination, maternity and paternity leave measures

WAO wants to boost anti-discrimination, maternity and paternity leave measures

The organisation hopes MPs will support and pass the amendments in Parliament.
Hooked on ketum, SPM student with 7As rues life in prison

Hooked on ketum, SPM student with 7As rues life in prison


Ahmad regrets his fall but vows to change when he leaves jail.

Malaysia's total debt inches up to RM1.1 trillion

Malaysia's total debt inches up to RM1.1 trillion

Finance Ministry says this is partly due to RM54.2b rise in direct gov't debt in previous year.

Slow traffic on several expressways as Raya exodus begins

Slow traffic on several expressways as Raya exodus begins

UPDATED 6.42PM | Hari Raya exodus starts as people start returning to their hometowns.

Penang councillor should reconsider probe into kids at climate change protest

Penang councillor should reconsider probe into kids at climate change protest

LETTER | MIC Youth urges Vino Dini Chandragason and the Penang gov't to let students express themselves. 

Gearing up for a third national car project

Gearing up for a third national car project

COMMENT | Whither goes our choice: conventional car or electric vehicles?
PAC hearings to be aired live after Standing Orders amended

PAC hearings to be aired live after Standing Orders amended

However, PAC chief Noraini Ahmad says necessary changes will take time. 

Chin Tong impressed by Huawei's smart farm technology

Chin Tong impressed by Huawei's smart farm technology

The senator believes it has the potential to boost M'sian agriculture productivity.
'Lemang in pitcher plant' craze sparks social media debate

'Lemang in pitcher plant' craze sparks social media debate

Conservationist expresses concern about Ramadan fad, while lemang sellers say they are using non-endangered species.  
Trump to announce 2020 presidential run on June 18

Trump to announce 2020 presidential run on June 18

The US president will make his announcement at a rally.
After year-long jail for 'Abang Botak', lawyer urges expanding community service

After year-long jail for 'Abang Botak', lawyer urges expanding community service

Danial Abdullah Tan, a first-time offender, pleaded guilty to smashing the windscreen of a motorist in a road rage incident.
Yes, freedom of speech is also for fascists

Yes, freedom of speech is also for fascists

COMMENT | Do people really find this shocking?

At least 11 killed, 6 injured in Virginia Beach mass shooting

At least 11 killed, 6 injured in Virginia Beach mass shooting

The shooter, a current employee of the Virginia Beach Municipal Centre, was also dead.

Economist: It’s desperation that leads people to expect ‘free money’

Economist: It’s desperation that leads people to expect ‘free money’

‘If they can find other ways to generate an income, they won't rely on 'free money'.’
Yoursay: Harapan must face race-religion challenge head-on

Yoursay: Harapan must face race-religion challenge head-on

YOURSAY | ‘Make race a non-issue instead by placing importance on M’sians and bringing them to the fore.’
MACC not investigating ex-AG and 9 things that happened yesterday

MACC not investigating ex-AG and 9 things that happened yesterday

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