Archive - 3 June 2019

M'sia doesn't want to choose between US and China - Liew

M'sia doesn't want to choose between US and China - Liew

Deputy minister says M'sia wishes to form constructive ties with them and other ‘middle powers’.

Indian military plane goes missing with 13 on board

Indian military plane goes missing with 13 on board

The Russian-origin military transport plane went off the radar 30 minutes after it took off from Jorhat in Assam.

Repair work on burst pipe to be completed by noon tomorrow

Repair work on burst pipe to be completed by noon tomorrow

Consumers are advised to use water prudently during the repair work.
Aidilfitri falls on Wednesday

Aidilfitri falls on Wednesday

This is announced by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.

Come and study in Malaysia, says Mahathir

Come and study in Malaysia, says Mahathir

PM believes international students will find the experience studying here as a journey worth taking.
'Something is going on' – lawyer pans minister's excuse for delaying RCI

'Something is going on' – lawyer pans minister's excuse for delaying RCI

Using ex-Sabah CM's legal challenge is a 'very non-legal argument', says Haniff Khatri.

'Like waiting to buka puasa' - IGP appeals for patience with Jho Low's arrest

'Like waiting to buka puasa' - IGP appeals for patience with Jho Low's arrest

Abdul Hamid Bador also claims that cops are aware of the fugitive’s whereabouts.

Maszlee says not ignoring poor Chinese, promises to improve

Maszlee says not ignoring poor Chinese, promises to improve

The minister says even his Chinese family members are unhappy with his matriculation statement.

High Court grants mandamus hearing in Orang Asli land acquisition case

High Court grants mandamus hearing in Orang Asli land acquisition case

Orang Laut Seletar plaintiffs a step closer to compensation 26 years after land transfer.
Police will probe report against ex-AG, says IGP

Police will probe report against ex-AG, says IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador responds to Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng's police report.

Lee Shin Cheng should be a role model for all M'sians

Lee Shin Cheng should be a role model for all M'sians

LETTER | He was an example of what could be achieved with hard work, dedication, perseverance, grit and vision.

Selangor ruler confers 'Datin Paduka Setia' title on consort

Selangor ruler confers 'Datin Paduka Setia' title on consort

Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin conferred the Datuk Setia Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (First Class) award.

Parts of Klang, Kuala Langat to experience water disruption

Parts of Klang, Kuala Langat to experience water disruption

This is due to a burst pipe in Setia Alam, according to Air Selangor Sdn Bhd.

Ex-Sabah CM denies 'hidden hands' behind RCI challenge

Ex-Sabah CM denies 'hidden hands' behind RCI challenge

Official who gave wrong advice to the cabinet should not shift the blame, claims Yong Teck Lee.

Mandarin requirement: Business leaders want more studies to unravel facts

Mandarin requirement: Business leaders want more studies to unravel facts

This is required as opposed to dismissing the issue as wanton racism, they say.

130,000 parents in support of including PCV in immunisation programme

130,000 parents in support of including PCV in immunisation programme

LETTER | The vaccine prevents some of the most devastating diseases caused by the S. pneumoniae bacterium.

Suing me? NFC already agreed to repay RM250m loan, says chairperson

Suing me? NFC already agreed to repay RM250m loan, says chairperson

Mohamad Salleh points out he has sent a letter to the finance minister about the repayment.

CM: George Town Festival funds slashed, but not the fun

CM: George Town Festival funds slashed, but not the fun

Chow Kon Yeow promises no lack of excitement, even if the festival period is cut to 16 days.

Job discrimination - Malay and Chinese firms' different perspective

Job discrimination - Malay and Chinese firms' different perspective

Yes, it happens, say Malay business organisations. Whereas, their Chinese counterparts argue otherwise.

Get ready for another round of firecrackers

Get ready for another round of firecrackers

LETTER | We urge the gov't to adhere to the Explosives Act 1957 and completely ban fireworks and firecrackers.

Stop it! IGP repeats warning after OCPDs found collecting Raya funds

Stop it! IGP repeats warning after OCPDs found collecting Raya funds

Hamid Bador condemns this as detestable and warns of stern action against those involved.

1MDB on Netflix comedy show - scandal serves as fodder for Hasan Minhaj

1MDB on Netflix comedy show - scandal serves as fodder for Hasan Minhaj

Political satirist takes pot shots at Goldman Sachs, Najib and Jho Low, calling the latter 'gulab jamun with glasses'.

90 road accident deaths in first five days of Ops Selamat

90 road accident deaths in first five days of Ops Selamat

Cops say a total of 8,454 accidents have been recorded nationwide since Wednesday.

Boeing reveals faulty wing parts on some 737 jets

Boeing reveals faulty wing parts on some 737 jets

FAA to issue directive to Boeing to remove the parts which may have been improperly manufactured.
Malaysia Airlines CEO against shutting down carrier

Malaysia Airlines CEO against shutting down carrier

Izham Ismail believes none would be so brave to take on the airline's liabilities.

Housing Ministry to set up OKU panel to advise on policies

Housing Ministry to set up OKU panel to advise on policies

Zuraida Kamaruddin says the move is to better understand the needs of disabled people.

US requires social media accounts from visa applicants

US requires social media accounts from visa applicants

Details of a slew of major social media platforms they have used in the past five years are required.
DBKL clears 400 stalls in illegal Lorong TAR Ramadan bazaar

DBKL clears 400 stalls in illegal Lorong TAR Ramadan bazaar

The operation follows traders failing to pack up their stalls by Sunday morning.

Johor PKR chief defends MP in wake of 'buka puasa' royal rebuke

Johor PKR chief defends MP in wake of 'buka puasa' royal rebuke

Sultan entitled to state his stand but Akmal Nasir did not violate Islamic law, says Hassan Karim.

Judiciary RCI – another cowardly retreat from genuine reforms?

Judiciary RCI – another cowardly retreat from genuine reforms?

LETTER | To reform or not to reform: the ball is in Harapan's court.
China releases White Paper on US economic, trade consultations

China releases White Paper on US economic, trade consultations

The escalating trade dispute between the two countries will be detrimental to the rest of the world, the paper says.
Hidden hands seeking to derail RCI on judicial misconduct?

Hidden hands seeking to derail RCI on judicial misconduct?

Sources make this claim after de facto law minister cites a legal suit over delays in setting up an RCI.

Putrajaya sues Shahrizat's husband, children to reclaim RM253m loan

Putrajaya sues Shahrizat's husband, children to reclaim RM253m loan

The money was meant for a national feedlot centre project.

PKR urged to learn from defection to Umno by a division's Wanita chief

PKR urged to learn from defection to Umno by a division's Wanita chief

'If this transpired due to PKR's own weaknesses, we should learn from this and improve the situation,' says Zuraida.

Cabinet to hold open house at Seri Perdana on first day of Raya

Cabinet to hold open house at Seri Perdana on first day of Raya

The Malaysian Aidilfitri Open House will take place from 10am to 4.30pm on June 5.

Zuraida: I will decide on DPP to represent ministry in Adib inquest

Zuraida: I will decide on DPP to represent ministry in Adib inquest

Housing minister says she has asked the AGC to suggest 'two to three' lawyers to replace Syazlin Mansor.

Khairuddin urges MOF to consider company interested in buying NFC

Khairuddin urges MOF to consider company interested in buying NFC

The local company is ready to repay the RM250 million loan in cash.

Family friend slams seizure of home belonging to Jho Low's parents

Family friend slams seizure of home belonging to Jho Low's parents

Chant adviser Yan Lee reiterates that the family home was built even before 1MDB came into being.

Respect children’s rights to express themselves, all quarters told

Respect children’s rights to express themselves, all quarters told

PKR rep concerned about Penang councillor’s call to act against climate crisis protest.

PNS aiming to transform GLC employees into entrepreneurs

PNS aiming to transform GLC employees into entrepreneurs

Agency in talks with four companies to roll out the new franchise model by November.

PAS leader warns Muslims not to fall into liberalism 'trap'

PAS leader warns Muslims not to fall into liberalism 'trap'

We must be careful in dealing with enemies of Islam, says party info chief Nasrudin Hassan.

First tapir conservation centre to be built in Jelebu

First tapir conservation centre to be built in Jelebu

Negeri Sembilan Perhilitan director says the centre will take about five years to complete.

White House official defends Trump's tariffs on Mexico

White House official defends Trump's tariffs on Mexico

This despite drawing flak from politicians, scholars and business leaders.

Celebrating Raya thousands of miles from home

Celebrating Raya thousands of miles from home

Thanks to the close-knit community of M'sians abroad, Raya will not feel so lonely.

Master plan needed for Pangkor in 2020 and beyond

Master plan needed for Pangkor in 2020 and beyond

LETTER | The island must have a unique selling point to attract tourists.
Yoursay: A gold-pegged trading currency won’t be easy

Yoursay: A gold-pegged trading currency won’t be easy

YOURSAY | ‘A common currency is only workable if all participating countries have same standards economically.’

China-US trade war: Mutual crowbar diplomacy at work

China-US trade war: Mutual crowbar diplomacy at work

COMMENT | It’s not just a trade war between the egos of Trump and Xi, but the egos of the two countries.

Do not take sides in US-China trade war

Do not take sides in US-China trade war

LETTER | We don't really know the details behind the dispute.
Let's all make this Hari Raya travel incident-free

Let's all make this Hari Raya travel incident-free

LETTER | Stop the bad behaviours while on the roads, such as switching lanes abruptly and using handphone.

Yoursay: It’s the Nazi-worshipping author who is the real ‘traitor’

Yoursay: It’s the Nazi-worshipping author who is the real ‘traitor’

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan needs to address The Patriots editor’s call to murder innocents.’

What message is Penang sending to children?

What message is Penang sending to children?

COMMENT | A Penang Island city councillor wants the police to look into the participation of children at a climate change protest.

Cops urged to probe Apandi, and 5 things that happened yesterday

Cops urged to probe Apandi, and 5 things that happened yesterday

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