Archive - 29 June 2019

'Mokhtar's inclusion in Koh, Amri task force won't affect probe'

'Mokhtar's inclusion in Koh, Amri task force won't affect probe'

Home Minister says Mokhtar alone cannot influence the task force. 

Air pollution issue - 111 Pasir Gudang schools to reopen tomorrow

Air pollution issue - 111 Pasir Gudang schools to reopen tomorrow

Students will be provided with safety and prevention briefings, says state exco.

Strange odour at Pasir Gudang worsens at night, say residents

Strange odour at Pasir Gudang worsens at night, say residents

Its intensity increases after 10 pm resulting in headaches, dizziness and nausea, they say.

Most gov't projects, sale of assets done via open tender: Guan Eng

Most gov't projects, sale of assets done via open tender: Guan Eng

This includes the sale of the Malaysia consulate building on Hong Kong, says the minister.

Umno constitution - ROS already bars convicts from posts, says Mat Hasan

Umno constitution - ROS already bars convicts from posts, says Mat Hasan

There is no need for Umno to make any amendments on the matter, says the acting party president.

Iron Lady: Don't teach school students divisive ideas

Iron Lady: Don't teach school students divisive ideas

Such problems were not necessarily the fault of the education system, she notes.

Zahid testing waters to see if should resume active duty - source

Zahid testing waters to see if should resume active duty - source

Towards this, he is judging grassroots sentiment.

I told Harapan ministers not to go on ego trip: Rafidah Aziz

I told Harapan ministers not to go on ego trip: Rafidah Aziz

Iron Lady says she also advised them to treat civil servants as their friends rather than enemies.

Navy confident Chinese aircraft carrier won't encroach into M'sian waters

Navy confident Chinese aircraft carrier won't encroach into M'sian waters

The navy believes the straits near the Sabah east coast are too narrow for Chinese vessel Liaoning.

Muhyiddin denies accusing Teoh family of demanding more compensation

Muhyiddin denies accusing Teoh family of demanding more compensation

He says he was only explaining that the process has been long and arduous.

Works Ministry to take over Pan Borneo highway by end-September

Works Ministry to take over Pan Borneo highway by end-September

Baru Bian adds that the Sabah gov't will be tasked with monitoring and supervising the project.

Better houses in store for Bukit Malut residents

Better houses in store for Bukit Malut residents

Dr Mahathir Mohamad reveals that a plan is being prepared to relocate the squatters.

Gobind: RTM contract staff issue to be resolved by year-end

Gobind: RTM contract staff issue to be resolved by year-end

Minister says discussions still ongoing with PSD over the status of the contract staff.

Gov't mulls creation of 'second Angkasa' to boost competition

Gov't mulls creation of 'second Angkasa' to boost competition

Redzuan Md Yusof believes this will ensure that the cooperatives movement does not become complacent.

MOF seeking return of 1MDB funds from three Penang press groups

MOF seeking return of 1MDB funds from three Penang press groups

'Now that they know the money is from 1MDB, they should know what to do,' says Lim Guan Eng.

Intake of African workers just a suggestion, says Mahathir

Intake of African workers just a suggestion, says Mahathir

The PM was responding to Kulasegaran's suggestion to bring in African labour.

Kojadi board 'forced' to sign statement on 1MDB funds, claims its chair

Kojadi board 'forced' to sign statement on 1MDB funds, claims its chair

'Who forced the 11 directors to sign the press statement?' asks Ng Peng Hay.

True test of Umno-PAS coalition lies in seat negotiations

True test of Umno-PAS coalition lies in seat negotiations

Unimas analyst Jeniri Amir says that cooperation is not as simple as commonly believed.

Restaurants reminded to display no smoking signs by January

Restaurants reminded to display no smoking signs by January

Deputy health minister says outlets that fail to do so will face summonses.

Chinese independent and Islamic high schools get together

Chinese independent and Islamic high schools get together

Students explore KL to learn about the country's cultural and religious diversity.

Mat Sabu chastises PAS for constant fatwa changes

Mat Sabu chastises PAS for constant fatwa changes

'This week it is an obligation to bring down Harapan, next week it will be something else.'

New Visit Malaysia 2020 logo to be launched next month

New Visit Malaysia 2020 logo to be launched next month

Preparations for VMY 2020 about 60 percent complete, according to tourism minister.

China agrees to restart US trade talks as Trump says 'back on track'

China agrees to restart US trade talks as Trump says 'back on track'

Washington says it will not level new tariffs on Chinese exports.

MTUC vote on ILO convention due to certain misconceptions

MTUC vote on ILO convention due to certain misconceptions

LETTER | The congress remains committed to the protection of all workers irrespective of race, religion or gender.

Unicef chief warns against misinformation on vaccination

Unicef chief warns against misinformation on vaccination

Henrietta Fore points out that about 20 million infants are missing out on the benefits of vaccination.
Najib as the new S'wak CM? - Hanipa's proposal to GPS MP

Najib as the new S'wak CM? - Hanipa's proposal to GPS MP

He says Nancy Shukri should invite the ex-PM to run in the upcoming state election.

Azmin: Khazanah exploring more options on MAS' fate

Azmin: Khazanah exploring more options on MAS' fate

No timeline set to decide what will happen to the loss-making airline, says the minister.

Parliament reconvenes: Is the reform agenda still on?

Parliament reconvenes: Is the reform agenda still on?

Crucial period for Pakatan Harapan to push through its legislative changes.

Are our 18-year-olds ready to vote?

Are our 18-year-olds ready to vote?

COMMENT | What will our youths vote for when democracy itself is not mature?

Why are reports from good people kept under wraps?

Why are reports from good people kept under wraps?

LETTER | Reports that are of public interest should see the light of day.

US declares emergency in violence-plagued rural Alaska

US declares emergency in violence-plagued rural Alaska

Attorney-General William Barr pledges federal funds to combat sexual assault and child abuse, among others.

Latheefa stresses priorities after Umno questions 'medals' on her uniform

Latheefa stresses priorities after Umno questions 'medals' on her uniform

MACC chief says her uniform does not carry any medals, but instead mandated bar ribbons.

Mexican president announces plan to provide 40,000 jobs to migrants

Mexican president announces plan to provide 40,000 jobs to migrants

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he expects an agreement with factories to be signed next week.

M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

M’sia should turn Rohingya justice rhetoric into action

COMMENT | If it is serious about its call for 'justice', it should file an ICJ complaint against Myanmar.

France roasts in record heatwave, two die in Spain

France roasts in record heatwave, two die in Spain

World Meteorological Organization says this is 'absolutely consistent' with greenhouse gas emissions.

Trump offers to meet N Korea's Kim at DMZ this weekend

Trump offers to meet N Korea's Kim at DMZ this weekend

'I would meet him at the DMZ just to shake his hand and say hello,' tweets the US president.

Bersatu to amend party constitution before elections

Bersatu to amend party constitution before elections

According to its sec-gen Marzuki Yahya, the changes are needed before the party can fix polling dates.

Teoh Beng Hock saga - a festering sore that refuses to heal

Teoh Beng Hock saga - a festering sore that refuses to heal

COMMENT | The latest move by police to reclassify case as wrongful confinement is as ridiculous as it gets.

PKR rep accuses Umno of omission to justify 'ethnic cleansing' claim at hospital

PKR rep accuses Umno of omission to justify 'ethnic cleansing' claim at hospital

Bukit Katil MP Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin says information about resignations not mentioned.

Does Harapan want to discover what happened to Amri, Koh?

Does Harapan want to discover what happened to Amri, Koh?

COMMENT | 'I believe that the Harapan state is afraid of what they might discover...'

Yoursay: Unions are supposed to fight for the rights of all members, no?

Yoursay: Unions are supposed to fight for the rights of all members, no?

YOURSAY | ‘No one is asking you to endorse LGBT activities, just asking you to treat everyone fairly.’
DAP man lodges report against MCA president over 1MDB funds dispute

DAP man lodges report against MCA president over 1MDB funds dispute

FT Youth chief Lee Bing Hong wants police to investigate complaint made by Kojadi chairperson.

Finance Ministry seeks agents to sell Hong Kong property

Finance Ministry seeks agents to sell Hong Kong property

Prospective buyer had offered the gov't RM1.68b for Msia Building, but MOF is seeking an even better deal.

Kojadi's 1MDB imbroglio, and 9 news from yesterday

Kojadi's 1MDB imbroglio, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday.

Foiled before, can Harapan succeed in second bid to amend constitution?

Foiled before, can Harapan succeed in second bid to amend constitution?

It needs nine more votes to pull off an amendment to lower the voting age to 18.

M'sian Bar: We will not tolerate sexual harassment

M'sian Bar: We will not tolerate sexual harassment

In light of an alleged case, president Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor says to allow police to complete probe.