Archive - 25 June 2019

US seeks funds for Middle East peace plan but details are vague

US seeks funds for Middle East peace plan but details are vague

However, the Palestinian leadership reiterated its disdain for the plan. 

First victim of Tg Bungah landslide found, 3 others still buried

First victim of Tg Bungah landslide found, 3 others still buried

UPDATED 11.55PM | Penang exco Zairil Khir says the focus is now on the search and rescue operation.  

M'sia on right trajectory to achieve renewable energy targets

M'sia on right trajectory to achieve renewable energy targets

ADUN SPEAKS | The government is committed to fulfilling its promise in the Harapan manifesto.

Settlers leave it to PM to decide on new Felda chairperson

Settlers leave it to PM to decide on new Felda chairperson

This comes after the resignation of Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor.  
Stand by Azmin as you did for Anwar in the past - Tian Chua

Stand by Azmin as you did for Anwar in the past - Tian Chua

PKR veep reminds party members the day when Anwar became a victim of gutter politics. 

Toxic waste: Johor police mount roadblocks

Toxic waste: Johor police mount roadblocks

Exco member Mohd Khuzzan says this is to prevent irresponsible parties from transporting out toxic waste.
EC: Motion to lower voting age to 18 will be tabled on July 4

EC: Motion to lower voting age to 18 will be tabled on July 4

Azhar Azizan Harun says the motion would involve amending the Federal Constitution.

DOE inspects 4 factories in Pasir Gudang today

DOE inspects 4 factories in Pasir Gudang today

The factories are among the 30 factories short-listed for inspection.

Time to do away with the NEP

Time to do away with the NEP

LETTER | Let them compete with others in the world.

FGV board in a bind - shareholders throw out directors' fees, perks

FGV board in a bind - shareholders throw out directors' fees, perks

It's as though they still want us to be directors but do not intend to pay us, says chairperson.

Overfishing is also depleting Penang's fishing resources

Overfishing is also depleting Penang's fishing resources

Penang executive councillor Dr Afif Bahardin says demand for seafood is increasing in line with the state's population growth.

Bersih: Don't forget PM's Question Time was part of Harapan manifesto

Bersih: Don't forget PM's Question Time was part of Harapan manifesto

The electoral watchdog calls for the law minister to reconsider his position on this issue.  
Five Orang Asli still warded in hospital

Five Orang Asli still warded in hospital

All five in stable condition, the latest case is 19-year-old girl who was admitted last Saturday.

HK activists want extradition bill on the agenda at G20 summit

HK activists want extradition bill on the agenda at G20 summit

Protesters raise more than HK$5 million in crowdfunding campaign to take out newspaper ads.

Jomo: Tough to resuscitate MAS in current business conditions

Jomo: Tough to resuscitate MAS in current business conditions

Malaysia Airlines fell two spots to 36th in Skytrax's latest annual World's Top 100 Airlines survey.

Sparks fly in PKR over Zuraida's dissenting views

Sparks fly in PKR over Zuraida's dissenting views

Her detractors and allies lock horns over Zuraida's 'I would have sacked Haziq' remark.

Plus will review proposal if gov't decides to takeover its highways

Plus will review proposal if gov't decides to takeover its highways

Plus Malaysia Bhd is the expressway arm of UEM Group, a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd.

Johor gov't denies being slow to react in Pasir Gudang incident

Johor gov't denies being slow to react in Pasir Gudang incident

State to look into setting up a buffer zone between industrial and housing areas.

Lack of political commitment for renewable energy agenda: Jomo

Lack of political commitment for renewable energy agenda: Jomo

Economist urges for a higher government commitment in Malaysia to encourage alternative energy platform.

Cooperatives to provide cheaper essential goods: Wan Azizah

Cooperatives to provide cheaper essential goods: Wan Azizah

This under a new programme implemented in May, says deputy prime minister.

Malaysia not targeting Chinese investors, says Guan Eng

Malaysia not targeting Chinese investors, says Guan Eng

The finance minister says Wee Ka Siong's statement is terrible and will affect the country's economy.

Pasir Gudang students will not be left behind in their studies

Pasir Gudang students will not be left behind in their studies

The ministry has a procedure on this type of situation.

Kids are reading! PKR rep rues salacious details in Haziq interview

Kids are reading! PKR rep rues salacious details in Haziq interview

Dr Afif Bahardin, who decries gutter politics, says these newspapers are distributed in schools.

MIC backs idea of Tamil subject being taught in national schools

MIC backs idea of Tamil subject being taught in national schools

 Information chief insists, however, that vernacular school system is here to stay.

Pastor Koh-Amri task force members to be appointed tomorrow

Pastor Koh-Amri task force members to be appointed tomorrow

The cabinet agreed to a taskforce after Suhakam’s inquiry concluded that Special Branch was responsible for the disappearance of Koh and Amri.

A 40-hour work week better for workers

A 40-hour work week better for workers

LETTER | This is the least the government can do to help the workers who are overworked and underpaid.

Muhyiddin leaves it to ROS to probe Umno

Muhyiddin leaves it to ROS to probe Umno

Harapan Youth lodges complaint against political party for receiving 1MDB-linked funds.

Anwar will succeed Dr M, when is up to them – PKR leader on succession saga

Anwar will succeed Dr M, when is up to them – PKR leader on succession saga

This is after the premier denies a CNBC report that he will not remain in office beyond three years.

Group demands reason for reclassifying Beng Hock's death probe

Group demands reason for reclassifying Beng Hock's death probe

UPDATED 4.31PM | Teoh Beng Hock Trust For Democracy says it learned that police have reopened their probe under 'wrongful confinement'.
MACC gets greenlight from AG, Zahid's mile-long charges list to grow longer

MACC gets greenlight from AG, Zahid's mile-long charges list to grow longer

Ex-DPM is to be hauled to court tomorrow and Thursday to face fresh charges.

DPMM faction withdraws suit against former president

DPMM faction withdraws suit against former president

They had filed it to force for an EGM to discuss alleged dubious transactions.

PM calls for stern action against those responsible for Pasir Gudang pollution

PM calls for stern action against those responsible for Pasir Gudang pollution

The air pollution should not have recurred after the incident back in March.

Iran says US sanctions on Khamenei mean end of diplomacy

Iran says US sanctions on Khamenei mean end of diplomacy

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing the sanctions on Monday, after Tehran's downing of an American drone last week.

Why is gov't acquiring highways with soon-to-expire concessions, asks senator

Why is gov't acquiring highways with soon-to-expire concessions, asks senator

The Kesas highway's concession is set to expire in slightly more than four years.

Toe the line, PKR sec-gen advises Zuraida

Toe the line, PKR sec-gen advises Zuraida

Saifuddin Nasution says disciplinary action against her will be discussed if it is raised during the political bureau meet.

Resolve the housing dispute you caused, gov't-linked bank told

Resolve the housing dispute you caused, gov't-linked bank told

The bank auctioned off P Balan's house in 2016, despite he being in a coma after an accident, says PSM.
Latheefa sworn in as MACC's chief commissioner

Latheefa sworn in as MACC's chief commissioner

Her two-year term is effective June 1, 2019, to May 31, 2021.

Ministry probing JB student’s alleged caning over slur incident

Ministry probing JB student’s alleged caning over slur incident

She had used a derogatory term for effeminate on her teacher.

Gov't has no intention to introduce inheritance tax, says Lim

Gov't has no intention to introduce inheritance tax, says Lim

Minister put rumours to rest by assuring no new taxes will be imposed in Budget 2020. 

Kadir calls for more scrutiny on Gamuda highway takeover deal

Kadir calls for more scrutiny on Gamuda highway takeover deal

PM's media adviser highlights concerns that it may be cheaper to compensate Gamuda for non-toll collection instead. 

We won't be dragged into conflicts, says Dr M

We won't be dragged into conflicts, says Dr M

The prime minister, however, says the country will welcome international collaboration to ensure regional peace and security.

Gov't more cautious with MAS rescue after multiple failures

Gov't more cautious with MAS rescue after multiple failures

Dr M: Plenty of things are wrong with the national carrier and need to be corrected.

PAS chiefs should take stand on call to axe vernacular schools

PAS chiefs should take stand on call to axe vernacular schools

ADUN SPEAKS | Accusations that the vernacular education system does not contribute to racial unity are unfair and superficial. 
MACC to gazette notice for third-party claimants in 1MDB suits

MACC to gazette notice for third-party claimants in 1MDB suits

UPDATED 12.23PM | Judge allows bid by DPP to gazette notice for third parties who have interest in the civil forfeiture suits.

Judge rejects Rosmah's request for leave of absence

Judge rejects Rosmah's request for leave of absence

She needs to be present in Sessions Court during solar hybrid project graft trial's case management.

Delayed flight - MAS apologises to defence minister

Delayed flight - MAS apologises to defence minister

The airline says it spared no expense to ensure the aircraft was safe to fly.

Dr M: Felda chair resigned due to health reasons

Dr M: Felda chair resigned due to health reasons

Felda says a new chairperson will be named by Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali soon.

Trump 'comfortable with any outcome' from pivotal Xi talks: official

Trump 'comfortable with any outcome' from pivotal Xi talks: official

The G20 summit in Japan will be the first face-to-face meeting for two leaders since trade talks broke off in May.
Wanita PKR vice-chief wants Zuraida disciplined over sex video remarks

Wanita PKR vice-chief wants Zuraida disciplined over sex video remarks

Sources say Zuraida had agreed to the decision made by PKR's political bureau.

No evidence Russia influenced Brexit via Facebook, says Clegg

No evidence Russia influenced Brexit via Facebook, says Clegg

He says any claim that that FB data was used in the Brexit referendum was also false.
Trump puts sanctions on Iranian supreme leader, other top officials

Trump puts sanctions on Iranian supreme leader, other top officials

US president signed an executive order, which will lock billions of dollars more in Iranian assets.

North Korea not ready to denuclearise, says US intel agency chief

North Korea not ready to denuclearise, says US intel agency chief

This comes after Donald Trump exchanged letters with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, which had boosted hopes of resuming talks. 

PAS’ post-GE14 waiting game

PAS’ post-GE14 waiting game

COMMENT | The party did not hold onto as much of the electorate as it hoped.
Penang main pipe repaired, water supply to resume from 3pm onwards

Penang main pipe repaired, water supply to resume from 3pm onwards

Aim is to resume water supply within 24 hours - half the time estimated for such interruptions, adds PBAPP chief.

International gambling: Condos, bungalows used as call centres

International gambling: Condos, bungalows used as call centres

Luxury condominiums, bungalows and commercial offices used to attract gamblers via the web or gaming applications.

MCA leader slams 'incompetence' in tackling Pasir Gudang pollution

MCA leader slams 'incompetence' in tackling Pasir Gudang pollution

 Delayed response and poor crisis management among reasons for escalation of hazard levels, says Mah.

MCA wants anti-Mandarin PAS leader probed for sedition

MCA wants anti-Mandarin PAS leader probed for sedition

This is on PAS Muslimat vice-chief Salamiah Mohd Nor, for advocating an end to vernacular schools.

Yoursay: So Mat Hasan is admitting Umno received 1MDB money?

Yoursay: So Mat Hasan is admitting Umno received 1MDB money?

YOURSAY | ‘Every time Mat Hasan opens his mouth, he digs his grave a bit deeper.’
Gov't praised for its move to decriminalise drug addicts

Gov't praised for its move to decriminalise drug addicts

The medical fraternity has long appealed for a compassionate approach to these addicts, says Dr Steven Chow.

MOF’s RM6.2b toll road buys look good

MOF’s RM6.2b toll road buys look good

COMMENT | The purchase price is RM6.2 billion, including debt, for four toll roads.

Yoursay: Should Mahathir stay on for more than two years?

Yoursay: Should Mahathir stay on for more than two years?

YOURSAY | ‘The seat of the prime minister is not for Mahathir to bequeath.’
Amid e-cigarette boom, journal says key questions remain unanswered

Amid e-cigarette boom, journal says key questions remain unanswered

There is an increasing concern as they gain popularity among adolescents and young adults.

Mindef censures MAS for flight delay that 'torpedoed' meeting with Dr M

Mindef censures MAS for flight delay that 'torpedoed' meeting with Dr M

It says Defence Minister Mat Sabu was supposed to have an important meeting with the PM in London.

No PM's Question Time is a 'great disappointment' - PKR lawmaker

No PM's Question Time is a 'great disappointment' - PKR lawmaker

Wong Chen says PMQT is meant to be a legitimate platform for MPs to question the PM.

MACC questions Zahid again, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

MACC questions Zahid again, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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

Minister: Sg Kim Kim area has been thoroughly cleansed

Minister: Sg Kim Kim area has been thoroughly cleansed

Zuraida Kamaruddin says the dangerous wastes collected have been disposed of.