Archive - 13 July 2019

PAS: Retain Sedition Act but don’t abuse it

PAS: Retain Sedition Act but don’t abuse it

He says rather than abolish it, it would be better to define sedition more clearly.

Forced family planning - Health Ministry to conduct internal inquiry

Forced family planning - Health Ministry to conduct internal inquiry

To be held until July 26 the latest, it will involve three terms of reference, says minister.

Perak exco denies graft, accuses ex-aide of seeking revenge

Perak exco denies graft, accuses ex-aide of seeking revenge

He says the former aide is upset because his land applications were not approved.

Appropriate care for maid allegedly raped by Perak exco: Wan Azizah

Appropriate care for maid allegedly raped by Perak exco: Wan Azizah

She says police had taken action against the suspect.

HK protesters, police clash over Chinese traders

HK protesters, police clash over Chinese traders

Demonstrators seek to widen support by taking up narrower, more domestic issues.

Govt needs time to finalise targeted petrol subsidy - Saifuddin Nasution

Govt needs time to finalise targeted petrol subsidy - Saifuddin Nasution

Though its implementation has missed its target date, the minister is confident that a cabinet paper on the new mechanism will be ready by the end of July.

E-hailing drivers call for discussions on fare mechanism

E-hailing drivers call for discussions on fare mechanism

Such a mechanism should take into account all costs related to e-hailing services, they say. 

Thai police rescue 1,000 human trafficking victims this year

Thai police rescue 1,000 human trafficking victims this year

This is an increase compared to the same period last year, they say.

Najib questions 'contradictory' statements on Khazanah investments

Najib questions 'contradictory' statements on Khazanah investments

The apparent contradiction is over the fund's local and foreign investments.

Jakoa to better monitor and detect foreigner-Orang Asli marriages

Jakoa to better monitor and detect foreigner-Orang Asli marriages

This is to stop foreigners marrying Orang Asli women to exploit government assistance and benefits.

Independent investigation or inquest needed for Ewansiha's death

Independent investigation or inquest needed for Ewansiha's death

Migrants possess an inalienable right to life, right to health and to be treated with dignity in Malaysia.

Putrajaya mulls replacing life imprisonment with up to 30 years jail

Putrajaya mulls replacing life imprisonment with up to 30 years jail

This follows the decision to retain the death penalty but giving judges discretion to impose jail terms.
Penang fisherfolk appeal to Anwar over PSR project

Penang fisherfolk appeal to Anwar over PSR project

'Fried kuey teow without cockles' is one of many complaints voiced out to PKR president.

Recovered Yayasan 1MDB funds not from Kojadi - MCA president

Recovered Yayasan 1MDB funds not from Kojadi - MCA president

Wee Ka Siong also questions Lim Guan Eng's praise for the Kojadi chairperson.

Malaysia's industrial growth in May exceeds expectations

Malaysia's industrial growth in May exceeds expectations

MP SPEAKS | The 4% growth exceeded market expectations of a 3.5% increase as compiled by Bloomberg.

Wee: Najib-led board advises but BN supreme council has final say

Wee: Najib-led board advises but BN supreme council has final say

After this, other people may also be appointed to BN advisory board, says MCA president.

Perak exco's alleged rape case on Indonesian Embassy's radar

Perak exco's alleged rape case on Indonesian Embassy's radar

The embassy's police attache says he has met with the complainant and Perak Police chief Razarudin Husainin.

Sungai Buloh prisoners refuse food over water dispute

Sungai Buloh prisoners refuse food over water dispute

Some Indian prisoners claim they face discrimination by officials.

At least 13 killed in attack by militants in Somalia

At least 13 killed in attack by militants in Somalia

Officials say the attack was launched by the al Shabaab Islamist, a militant group linked to al-Qaeda.

Nigeria wants to prevent repeat of death in M'sian detention

Nigeria wants to prevent repeat of death in M'sian detention

The High Commission says it is mindful of its citizens' concern and is engaging with Malaysian authorities on the issue.

The right to procreate is a basic human right

The right to procreate is a basic human right

COMMENT |  Forced contraception on Orang Asli is neither the privilege nor the responsibility of the Health Ministry.

My son's nine bittersweet years of growing up with SMA

My son's nine bittersweet years of growing up with SMA

When Branden was first diagnosed with SMA, the doctors told his parents to be prepared to lose him within a year or two.

Perak exco accused of soliciting commission for land deals

Perak exco accused of soliciting commission for land deals

UPDATED 6.15PM | Assemblyperson's former special officer lodges police report against him.

Apex court upholds union-busting findings against two banks

Apex court upholds union-busting findings against two banks

The court ruled that the banks promoted staff to "executive" positions to prevent them from joining the union.

Following Saudi sale, Azmin says Khazanah pivoting to domestic investment

Following Saudi sale, Azmin says Khazanah pivoting to domestic investment

The economic affairs minister says there is a need to focus on domestic investments.

Special operation to curb 'fish bombing' in Sandakan

Special operation to curb 'fish bombing' in Sandakan

Marine police and Fisheries Department to inspect boats and wet markets to prevent sale of bombed fish.

Azmin concurs with Mukhriz - No two-year timeline

Azmin concurs with Mukhriz - No two-year timeline

Azmin responds when asked if there is a deadline for Mahathir to hand over the reins to Anwar.

After Wan Ji's jailing, Kit Siang wants DPPs to read Harapan manifesto

After Wan Ji's jailing, Kit Siang wants DPPs to read Harapan manifesto

Lim urges prosecutors to seek advice from AG before proceeding with such cases.

Missing German tourist found dead in Mulu National Park

Missing German tourist found dead in Mulu National Park

Search goes on for local tour guide who went missing during flash food.

Mainstreaming medical marijuana was her mission

Mainstreaming medical marijuana was her mission

The late Intan Mustika Putri Mokhtar (Yuuki Setsuna) fought terminal illness and state harassment with equal passion.

MP calls for reform after string of 'abuses' by Immigration Dept

MP calls for reform after string of 'abuses' by Immigration Dept

Death of Nigerian PhD student Thomas is third controversy to hit the department this month.

US to commence mass arrest of immigrants ordered to deport

US to commence mass arrest of immigrants ordered to deport

Operation to target hundreds of families in 10 cities yet to leave despite immigration court order.

Study anthropology, not convert the Orang Asli

Study anthropology, not convert the Orang Asli

COMMENT | The Ministry of Education needs to understand how to make education meaningful to the Orang Asli.

Two elderly men murdered in Segamat

Two elderly men murdered in Segamat

They were killed by a machete-wielding motorcyclist.

Malaysia still trapped in a quagmire of custodial deaths

Malaysia still trapped in a quagmire of custodial deaths

ADUN SPEAKS | Custodial deaths have now expanded from police stations and prisons to immigration detention centres.

Yoursay: Birth control for Orang Asli women – was there informed consent?

Yoursay: Birth control for Orang Asli women – was there informed consent?

YOURSAY | ‘Birth control when they do not want it is akin to sterilisation…’

MACC trawling for big fish in Sarawak

MACC trawling for big fish in Sarawak

MACC chief Latheefa Koya confirms investigations are taking place.

Spotlight on Orang Asli birth control, and 10 news from yesterday

Spotlight on Orang Asli birth control, and 10 news from yesterday

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