Archive - 7 July 2019

N9's first village chief election sees 41.39pct turnout

N9's first village chief election sees 41.39pct turnout

The Negeri Sembilan government has allocated RM10,000 for this election process.
Husband of dead Pasir Gudang woman hurt by fake news

Husband of dead Pasir Gudang woman hurt by fake news

'Doctors said her blood pressure was very high before she passed away,' he says.

11 students in four Pasir Gudang schools fall ill

11 students in four Pasir Gudang schools fall ill

They are reported to experience headache, nausea and vomiting.

Muhyiddin, Zahid deny signing SD on Dr-M Anwar transition

Muhyiddin, Zahid deny signing SD on Dr-M Anwar transition

Bersatu chief orders police to investigate, says it was meant to tarnish his good name.
Red zone restriction in Kuala Koh to be lifted tomorrow

Red zone restriction in Kuala Koh to be lifted tomorrow

Police say this after the area was confirmed to be safe from any infectious diseases.

Wan Azizah to enhance bilateral ties with visit to China

Wan Azizah to enhance bilateral ties with visit to China

The visit to China will be her first since taking the DPM post.
Pasir Gudang death due to heart failure, not pollution - Dzulkefly

Pasir Gudang death due to heart failure, not pollution - Dzulkefly

Health minister says the woman had been suffering from chronic illnesses for the past 10 years.

K'tan assures security at Zakir Naik's tour programme

K'tan assures security at Zakir Naik's tour programme

It hopes the programme will proceed smoothly as planned.

IGP: Cops not allowed to use intimidation tactics

IGP: Cops not allowed to use intimidation tactics

This comes after two activists alleged a Special Branch officer attempted to intimidate them during questioning.

Sex education should not disregard abstinence

Sex education should not disregard abstinence

LETTER | The Comprehensive Sexual Education will not offer a solution to sex crimes as fails to help distinguish between genuine love and sexual exploitation.

Koh-Amri task force may see additional non-Malay member - Muhyiddin

Koh-Amri task force may see additional non-Malay member - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 6.10PM | A replacement for former cop who withdrew has been chosen, adds home minister.

Chef Wan named 2019 Felda Icon

Chef Wan named 2019 Felda Icon

Redzuawan hopes his success would motivate other children of Felda settlers to strive and work hard.  
Hands off the press, urges ex-Media Prima boss

Hands off the press, urges ex-Media Prima boss

COMMENT | Post-GE14, we should have learnt the lesson how the press should not be controlled by the ruling elite.

Zahid gripes over objections to his Umno top post return

Zahid gripes over objections to his Umno top post return

Ex-DPM says calls that Umno’s supreme council should have a say in the matter were unfair to him.

Sustainable development plan to address pollution in Pasir Gudang

Sustainable development plan to address pollution in Pasir Gudang

Johor MB says it would involve studying the possibility of relocating high-risk chemical factories.
Peka to rally all MPs on forestry law reforms

Peka to rally all MPs on forestry law reforms

Their demands include amendments to several provisions in the National Forestry Act 1984. 

MOF welcomes reaffirmation of Malaysia's A- credit rating

MOF welcomes reaffirmation of Malaysia's A- credit rating

MP SPEAKS | Despite an increase in direct debt, there has been a larger decrease in other forms of debts and liabilities.

Large Felda estates the way to grow: Dr M

Large Felda estates the way to grow: Dr M

PM says Felda would embark on this model where the settlement is at least 404ha in size.

Climate change protesters 'die for earth'

Climate change protesters 'die for earth'

They mourn deaths linked to environmental damage and call for action against a 'climate emergency'.

When will Mahathir give way to Anwar?

When will Mahathir give way to Anwar?

COMMENT | "The power transition has been a contentious issue as no formal time-frame has been set by the PM."

Average 65 fish bombing cases a month in Semporna 2018 - WWF Malaysia

Average 65 fish bombing cases a month in Semporna 2018 - WWF Malaysia

The NGO says urgent action is ‘clearly’ needed following the possible recent deaths of several divers there.

Dr M's invitation to join Bersatu 'reasonable', says Muhyiddin

Dr M's invitation to join Bersatu 'reasonable', says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 6.30PM | Meanwhile, Bersatu Youth chief Syed Saddiq invites Khairy Jamaluddin to join.

Maritime enforcers out to rid fish bombing

Maritime enforcers out to rid fish bombing

Following the death of three divers, the enforcers will be stepping up their special operations that had begun in May.

Health ministry to release Wolbachia-tainted mosquitoes to combat dengue

Health ministry to release Wolbachia-tainted mosquitoes to combat dengue

The method reduces the reliance on insecticides and pilot studies have shown it to reduce the number of dengue cases by up to 68 percent.

Felda will rise again under Harapan gov't - Azmin

Felda will rise again under Harapan gov't - Azmin

The government's commitment to restore Felda can be seen through its new programmes, he says.

Leftist Syriza days in power seem numbered as Greeks vote

Leftist Syriza days in power seem numbered as Greeks vote

Polls say opposition conservatives will win, ending leftist rule blamed for running up more debt and mismanaging crises.

'Aye' to the decriminalisation of drug users

'Aye' to the decriminalisation of drug users

COMMENT | This emphasises that the drug trafficker is a criminal and the drug user a 'socially sick' person who needs help.

SB chief to probe activists' claims of police intimidation

SB chief to probe activists' claims of police intimidation

'We do not condone such fear-mongering tactics,' Special Branch chief Mohamed Farid says.

Proposed RM1 billion contra loan already discussed – Abang Johari

Proposed RM1 billion contra loan already discussed – Abang Johari

However, CM says he has yet to see details of the arrangments to fund the repairs of dilapidated schools.  

PSM chair Nasir Hashim to vacate top post after 23 years

PSM chair Nasir Hashim to vacate top post after 23 years

Nasir will step down during the party congress on Friday, along with long-time deputy M Sarasvathy.

Teachers should discipline with dignity

Teachers should discipline with dignity

COMMENT | "Discipline children with dialogue. Treat them like little adults. They'll grow as wise as you wish them to."

Haziq to appeal PKR sacking

Haziq to appeal PKR sacking

Haziq clarifies that he did not accuse Azmin of corruption, only that he asked such allegations be investigated by the MACC.

Iran to lift uranium enrichment to 5 percent, above level in 2015 deal

Iran to lift uranium enrichment to 5 percent, above level in 2015 deal

Iran says its nuclear programme is only for peaceful purposes, such as power generation, and not to make bombs.

Zahid shuts the door on Bersatu and 8 things that happened yesterday

Zahid shuts the door on Bersatu and 8 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines from yesterday, in brief.

Yoursay: So much drama over a performance by school kids

Yoursay: So much drama over a performance by school kids

YOURSAY | ‘If mistakes are made, they should be corrected, not condemned, especially when made by students.’