Archive - 8 July 2019

The errant companies complain that the nearest sanitary disposal site is too far away, and it costs too much to send waste there.

After two decades of familiar leadership, changes are coming to the small left-wing party.

Tools such as detonators and ammonia fertiliser were also seized, says Sabah Marine Police commander Mohamad Pajeri.

PM says Harapan cannot accept any more parties as 'choosing candidates for elections will be a problem'. 

Hannah Yeoh says the gov't has had to be 'creative' since it is playing catch-up.

This comes after the village was declared a restricted area on June 12, following an affliction of measles.  

Two videos have gone viral – one showing settlers 'jeering' at Azmin, another of them 'boycotting' PM.

The UCSI Poll Research Centre recently held a survey on Malaysian’s views on palm oil.

Meanwhile, the menteri besar's office confirms that the renaming of a PJ road after historian Khoo Kay Kim takes immediate effect.

Minister Redzuan gives assurance after Dewan Rakyat passes bill to redefine youth to 30.

They say the discounts and rebates for new owners have caused their properties to be devalued.

MACC's application to strike out Hasanah's originating summons will now be heard on Friday. 

A group of 40 Orang Asli will hand a memorandum to the gov't on logging, mining, health and forced conversions.

He made his call following the PM's call for all Malay-based parties to join Bersatu.

Although Umno and BN are 'open-minded', he says, they cannot accept the offer.

UPDATED 6PM | Xavier points out that it was previously agreed that land would fall under state purview.

The duo to be charged in court tomorrow for misusing funds meant for Strategic Linkage Initiative.

A high-ranking source says this shows the government is willing to work with the opposition.

The appellate court had asked former minister Ismail Sabri, former IGP Khalid Abu Bakar and Nurul Izzah, to see if they could settle the matter.

Azwanddin had accused Deputy Defence Minister Liew Ching Tong of wearing a communist uniform.

The five face charges of injuring UM student in a fracas during Najib's programme.

This involves a crime committed by children against another child, says Hannah Yeoh.

The cut allowed businesses to get better financing rates.

PARLIAMENT | Noh Omar raises the issue in light of the latest sex scandal, purportedly recorded in a hotel room.

The issue is important, for it concerns the unity of race and religion, the Umno Semborong MP adds.

Teenage student claims she was offered an RM500 monthly payment for sexual favours.

'To us, the real Malay unity is still with Umno,' says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

The Bar says the decriminalisation of illicit drug use could reduce the level of drug-related harm.

PKR president describes this as a party matter, therefore it is not necessary for Mahathir to discuss with Harapan leaders.

Tehran has vowed to keep reducing commitments until JCPOA parties protect it from US sanctions.

Amnesty International report urges UN to investigate illegal executions and police abuses.

China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Vice-President Wang Qishan tells the World Peace Forum in Beijing.

This is due to an expected decrease in the number of drivers as many part-timers are opting out.

The cuts are part of a massive €7.4 billion restructuring plan.

PARLIAMENT | The Sabah Legislative Assembly approved the plan back in 2016.

An expert says 1.65 million schoolchildren are expected to be obese by 2025.

UPDATED 12.47PM | He says, however, that the appeal should be directed to the disciplinary board and not to him.

Standard Chartered Global Research believes that despite risks to growth, the rate cut in May was preemptive.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy finance minister says hard approach will come into effect when voluntary disclosure programme ends.

Syed Saddiq had issued the invitation, saying this would better position Bersatu as a centrist party for the Malay community.

PARLIAMENT | Meeting with stakeholders still ongoing, says deputy minister Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah.

The selling prices of homes in Malaysia have skyrocketed in the last two decades, making a home beyond reach for many.

Protest organisers say 230,000 people marched through the streets of the tourist area yesterday. 

Johor Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal says this is to ensure planned developments involving youth continue unimpeded.

Bukit Aman's Zamri Yahya still on board to probe the disappearances, Caged points out.

LETTER | The new gov't formed last year was supposed to rid M'sia of this third world mentality.

LETTER | What it means to our youth to solve problems of basic necessities of the people.

MP SPEAKS | Is Umno sec-gen saying that the party used up 1MDB funds admission of involvement in the scandal?

LETTER | Penang sorely needs the project in order to cater for future development.

Kedah Immigration chief says over 1,000 people inspected during the two-day raids.

This after her husband, former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, went missing, after he travelled back to China.

Second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle give the US a 2-0 win.

UPDATED 10.35AM | High Court rejects application to further postpone 1MDB trial dates due to SRC case.

In leaked memos, British envoy Kim Darroch also describes the US administration as “clumsy” and “inept”.

Kota Melaka MP says nearly 4 million eligible voters yet to register.

Declaring a clear mandate for change, PM-elect Kyriakos Mitsotakis pledges more investments, fewer taxes.

Badar Squad founder wants to find out vice raids 'guidelines' before making a comeback.

As of 8pm last night, the number of flood victims in the state rose to 1,149 people involving 260 families.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-PM Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

We do not see S'wak's wealth shared with the people, says state coordinator Redzuan Md Yusof.

COMMENT | The DAP has to contend with the far right's racism and bigotry that are stymieing efforts to push this country onto more egalitarian terrain.

YOURSAY | 'The artist is admiring his own work.'

YOURSAY | 'Let's have a little more care and sympathy for our fellow human beings.'

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines from yesterday, in brief.