Archive - 5 July 2019

'Don't stop others from joining the party (Bersatu), let them join.'

Kamala Lakhdhir also gives her assurance that the US is working with M'sia to track down the fugitive.

Exco Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar says that thus far, 31 students have experienced health problems.

He thinks the PAS chief should back up his claim that declaring one's assets is related to communism.

She says there are many positive things about the agency the public has yet to discover.

US ambassador to M'sia says that criticisms aside, the ties between both countries are 'strong in many ways.'

Among other things, SRC ex-director discloses CEO Nik Faisal was 'emboldened' by having a 'mountain behind him'. 

The newly established Disposal of Hazardous Waste Monitoring Committee will inspect all 225 sites.

Immigration disputes Maggie Lindemann's 5-day detention claim, says she was released in less than 24 hours.

UPDATED 11.34PM | Their memorandum to Beijing was not received by embassy officials, however.

Former prime minister owes the sum to IRB for the assessment years 2011 to 2017.

The new retail price for RON97 is RM2.53 per litre.

S Arutchelvan thanks Hadi and Mahathir for giving credit where it is due.

Khalid Jaafar chances upon protesters demanding minister's resignation upon leaving the mosque.

Duterte's gov't has insisted the more than 5,000 killed by police all put up a fight.

 It will also include automatic voter registration, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Ulya: Important for party to have long-term next generation leaders who remain relevant to public.

'It is the rakyat who will decide if I am capable of doing the job,' she says during an interview.

According to a poll, economists believe this allows the central bank leeway for more easing if growth falters.

But his opponents are not impressed with this show of patriotism, saying it costs 'millions and millions of dollars'.

PAS president adds that in Islam, those who are known not to possess wealth need not declare it.

Child rights activist Hartini Zainuddin says this happens while gov't drags its feet on alternatives.

MPOA wishes issue with anti-palm activities to be handled in sensitive manner.

LETTER | 'Society typically regards the West as the champion of women's rights - but what about our own local heroines?'

He says shutting down illegal factories will not remedy the situation if culprits are the legal factories.

District education office bans archery activities after a student's stray arrow hits retiree's car.

UPDATED 4.12PM | However, the Court Appeal agrees that his jail sentence remains set aside.

PARLIAMENT | PMD cites Jakoa records, says tribe has poor educational attainment and high illiteracy rate.

China media blames 'western ideologues' for stirring up trouble in former British colony.

All planters and smallholders must obtain MSPO certification by year-end.

Melissa Sasidaran questions the reporting mechanism and laws governing sexual harassment.

MP SPEAKS | Harapan will rise to the challenge to make itself the coalition of choice among young voters.

LETTER | Selangor government's move to honour Prof Khoo should be applied to the late unionist as well. 

However, project is required to fulfil 72 conditions, not 23 as earlier reported, says Chow Kon Yeow. 

Reuters even pressed its financial reporters to help cover the demonstrations.

The lawsuit against him was filed by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Damansara MP Tony Pua.

PARLIAMENT | According to the Education Ministry, it will start with disabled students and zakat recipients.

LETTER | As teachers, we are reminded to let school children think critically.

LETTER | The marketing war over edible oils has been fought over the last three decades.

UPDATED 4.20PM | It also says both phases of the contract were not terminated but have since ended.

Fight for Pannir Selvam's life continues, as lawyers challenge the clemency process.

LETTER | Many states remain adamant in allowing child marriages in their jurisdictions by permitting exceptions.

We are constantly engaging stakeholders to improve labour relations, it says.

Those caught laundering cash in foreign countries can be charged in a Malaysian court, he says.

COMMENT | Who better to vote for the future of the country than the younger generation?

The TPUB-i scheme was established by Bank Negara to provide working capital to bumiputera entrepreneurs.

The mosque receives about 10,000 visitors every year.

UPDATED 12.42PM | Travel agency argues that such a notice would amount to an admission of wrongdoing.

PARLIAMENT | Gov't is studying whether to allow new energy suppliers to enter market, with results to be made known soon.

Drastic action is needed, for 99pct of the community is in the B40 group, adds the new Jakoa DG.

UPDATED 12.21PM | Maggie Lindemann recounts her ordeal after she was arrested midway through her show in KL.

UPDATED 11.10AM | Riza Aziz accused of receiving illegal proceeds that originated from 1MDB.

This will be the deputy minister’s replacement for his sacked private secretary Haziq Abdullah.

COMMENT | "Instead of focusing on rituals and behavioural control, Jakim could do more good by improving inter-community relations."

COMMENT | Do you trust politicians? Or see them as the number one enemies of integrity?

He says the panel wants to deliver its message to Dr M: That it be given a clear and empowered role.

COMMENT | 'Being pro-Sarawak does not make me anti-Malaysia.'

This will be in the spirit of free speech - but it may change if such calls lead to unrest, says Mahathir.

PARLIAMENT | 'MACC decides not to pursue charges after conducting an investigation into alleged funds misuse.'

PM insists that punishments under Sections 377B and 377C of the Penal Code are sufficient.

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