Archive - 22 July 2019

Cops arrest man who drove car with children on boot

Cops arrest man who drove car with children on boot

He is being probed under Section 336 of the Penal Code for endangerment of life or personal safety.

Gov't will channel RM350m for school repairs when S'wak repays debts

Gov't will channel RM350m for school repairs when S'wak repays debts

Guan Eng says the state still owes the federal government RM2.352 billion as of June 30. 

PMO warns over abuse of Mahathir's name

PMO warns over abuse of Mahathir's name

The incidents are the alleged sending of a letter via e-mail and the promotion of the bitcoin business.

Bersih: PAC’s Wong risks becoming beholden with appointment to gov’t agency

Bersih: PAC’s Wong risks becoming beholden with appointment to gov’t agency

It says such appointments must go through a transparent process so that it is not viewed as political patronage.

NCR recognition part of MSPO standard, environmental group told

NCR recognition part of MSPO standard, environmental group told

In response to SAM’s criticism, Teresa Kok points to MSPO's Principle 3 that specifies requirements related to NCR.
Wan Ji believes mosque standoff due to criticising PAS

Wan Ji believes mosque standoff due to criticising PAS

Preacher says he noticed high number of negative comments from PAS supporters on his Facebook page prior to sermon. 

Sessions Court judge nabbed over bribery probe

Sessions Court judge nabbed over bribery probe

MACC chief Latheefa Koya says the investigation is in relation to the detention of undocumented migrants.

Dr M: Speak up, don't let anti-concert protesters control narrative

Dr M: Speak up, don't let anti-concert protesters control narrative

'They are just a group of activists who tried to show they are the majority, but they are not.'
Gov't approves RM2m allocation for Pangkor's duty-free study

Gov't approves RM2m allocation for Pangkor's duty-free study

Azmin Ali says the allocation was approved during his meeting with Perak MB in Ipoh.
Events leading to my suspension as Kojadi chair

Events leading to my suspension as Kojadi chair

COMMENT | My duty is to primarily protect the interests of Kojadi, its 60,000 members and 60 staff.

Due to rising pollution, Alor Setar river no longer usable for water supply

Due to rising pollution, Alor Setar river no longer usable for water supply

State exco Zamri Yusuf blames pollution on people who constantly throw rubbish into river. 

Motion for senators to declare assets passed with 34 ayes, 23 nays

Motion for senators to declare assets passed with 34 ayes, 23 nays

Among those not in favour was Umno's Khairul Azwan Harun, who termed it as Harapan's 'strategic communications scheme'.

Ministry mulls establishment of Mineral Development Authority

Ministry mulls establishment of Mineral Development Authority

Mineral and Geoscience Dept DG stresses the importance of a framework for rare earths mining.

New 'Visit M'sia 2020' logo launched

New 'Visit M'sia 2020' logo launched

The logo was created by Alfred Phua Hong Fook, a 23-year-old graphic designer from Malacca.

Lynas claims protest not based on facts, asks why they're targeted

Lynas claims protest not based on facts, asks why they're targeted

The rare earth processing plant again contends that it is fully compliant with Malaysian regulations. 
Johor may seek help from abroad with Pasir Gudang pollution

Johor may seek help from abroad with Pasir Gudang pollution

Exco Aminolhuda Hassan says all angles will be looked at to provide the best solution for the people.

Yeoh calls for MACC to speed up Taman Rimba Kiara probe

Yeoh calls for MACC to speed up Taman Rimba Kiara probe

Segambut MP says some of the reports lodged against the project date back to before GE14.

Guan Eng: 2020 fiscal deficit target a 'challenge', given US-China trade war

Guan Eng: 2020 fiscal deficit target a 'challenge', given US-China trade war

'Time lag' means full impact of trade war will be felt next year, says finance minister.

Fear the corrupt and avaricious, not Chinese and Indians – Zaid

Fear the corrupt and avaricious, not Chinese and Indians – Zaid

Unfounded fear towards non-Malays is stopping Harapan from introducing more progressive policies, says ex-minister. 

AmBank got uncomfortable with volume of cash going into Najib's accounts

AmBank got uncomfortable with volume of cash going into Najib's accounts

NAJIB TRIAL | More than RM12m in cash was deposited into his bank accounts over nine months.

Jakoa to examine claims Orang Asli MyKad modified to show religion as Islam

Jakoa to examine claims Orang Asli MyKad modified to show religion as Islam

Juli Edo wants the situation resolved immediately and steps taken to prevent its reoccurrence.

1MDB's RM6m suit against landowner transferred to High Court

1MDB's RM6m suit against landowner transferred to High Court

Tan Jiak Chye is being sued for allegedly breaching an agreement involving land in Penang.

MACC hopes for powers to probe real company owners soon

MACC hopes for powers to probe real company owners soon

Latheefa Koya says anti-graft agency is looking forward to amendment which will allow it to identify beneficial owners.  

Span wants cops to investigate Sg Selangor pollution

Span wants cops to investigate Sg Selangor pollution

Charles Santiago says that a police report has been lodged to see if sabotage was involved.

PKR assemblyperson grilled for 90 minutes over sex video

PKR assemblyperson grilled for 90 minutes over sex video

UPDATED 4.30PM | Previously, Kota Anggerik assemblyperson Najwan Halimi had denied involvement in the matter.

Engage experts to identify men in sex video, IGP urged

Engage experts to identify men in sex video, IGP urged

Shocked that CyberSecurity M'sia could not, lecturer Shamsher Singh Thind suggests a few experts who could.

Safe playgrounds essential to curbing childhood obesity

Safe playgrounds essential to curbing childhood obesity

LETTER | 'A quick drive through Ipoh presents most playgrounds as post-apocalyptic landscapes with overgrown grass hiding glass shards, snakes, and debris.'

Those who went through similar ordeal behind sex video, claims S'gor MB

Those who went through similar ordeal behind sex video, claims S'gor MB

'This (sex video) was done by those who went through this 'dark period' (sejarah hitam)...'
Branded 'criminals' back home, S'wak activists seek solidarity in Penang

Branded 'criminals' back home, S'wak activists seek solidarity in Penang

'We are not criminals, we are just taking what belongs to us,' they say on the loss of their native land.

'Jho Low stepped in after Najib hit US$100k credit card snag at Chanel store'

'Jho Low stepped in after Najib hit US$100k credit card snag at Chanel store'

NAJIB TRIAL | The fugitive business had stepped in several times on issues related to Najib's AmBank accounts.

Latheefa: No need to meet me, just file complaints with MACC

Latheefa: No need to meet me, just file complaints with MACC

However, she later clarified that she welcomed meeting those with important matters.
Will we learn anything from the Penang CM's study trip to Tokyo?

Will we learn anything from the Penang CM's study trip to Tokyo?

LETTER | Another study trip a few months ago on the ART in China bore no results.

Minister: Police find elements of sabotage in Sg S'gor contamination

Minister: Police find elements of sabotage in Sg S'gor contamination

UPDATED 6.40PM | Xavier Jeyakumar earlier said he discussed the diesel spillage with the IGP.

Consultant is wrong on need for traffic impact assessments

Consultant is wrong on need for traffic impact assessments

LETTER | The takeover of the four highways from the concessionaires is a financial restructuring exercise.

MACC chief mum on probe into officers linked to Beng Hock's death

MACC chief mum on probe into officers linked to Beng Hock's death

'Whether it's an internal or an external investigation, I cannot comment,' says Latheefa.

Pirates attack South Korean cargo ship near Singapore Strait

Pirates attack South Korean cargo ship near Singapore Strait

Thousands of dollars were taken by the pirates.

IGP is wrong, Sosma must be repealed

IGP is wrong, Sosma must be repealed

LETTER | Hamid said that removing the law would be akin to taking away 'guns' to fight terrorists.

Wong Kah Woh now heads Sustainable Energy Development Authority

Wong Kah Woh now heads Sustainable Energy Development Authority

The Ipoh Timor MP replaces Ahmad Fauzi Hasan, who has been acting chairperson since July last year.

Stop politicising Anwar's weekly prayers, says press sec

Stop politicising Anwar's weekly prayers, says press sec

Attempt to link PKR president's weekly event to politics is irresponsible, said Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah.

Semesta confirms diesel spill, sabotage not ruled out

Semesta confirms diesel spill, sabotage not ruled out

The sand-mining concessionaire said the spill has been contained, is currently investigating its cause.

China says Xinjiang 'inseparable' despite attempts to distort history

China says Xinjiang 'inseparable' despite attempts to distort history

Uyghurs have become the political tool of pan-Turkic and pan-Islamic groups, Beijing insists.

HR Ministry denies issuing directive to Industrial Court

HR Ministry denies issuing directive to Industrial Court

It says the claim by Penang MTUC shows an erroneous understanding of the workings of the court.

Stop consuming sensational news, make enforcement a priority

Stop consuming sensational news, make enforcement a priority

LETTER | If not, we can expect gutter politics and rubbish news to reign.

Britain weighs response to Iran Gulf crisis with few good options

Britain weighs response to Iran Gulf crisis with few good options

The UK has not given any indications on its response to Iran seized the Stena Impero last Friday.

Thank you, Zahid, for the latest proof of Umno’s toxic lies

Thank you, Zahid, for the latest proof of Umno’s toxic lies

MP SPEAKS | The Umno chief is using the script of the former thieving rulers to incite fear, distrust and hatred.

Terengganu Tiger probably has canine distemper

Terengganu Tiger probably has canine distemper

The Wildlife Department is running a blood test to determine if the tiger is suffering from the disease.

Day 41: Jho Low was asked to close Najib's accounts over Amla red flag

Day 41: Jho Low was asked to close Najib's accounts over Amla red flag

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

Ukraine president on course for commanding win in parliamentary election

Ukraine president on course for commanding win in parliamentary election

The victory will give him control over Ukraine's parliament and allow him to implement his reforms.

Syabas: Water treatment plants back in operation at 3.30am

Syabas: Water treatment plants back in operation at 3.30am

Plants underwent a second round of emergency shutdowns last night due to diesel contamination.

HK police fire rubber bullets, tear gas as protests descend into chaos

HK police fire rubber bullets, tear gas as protests descend into chaos

Thousands of protesters descended on China’s representative office in the city.

The government versus the indigenous people

The government versus the indigenous people

COMMENT | Natives who have been on the receiving end of the malfeasance of the state for decades.

Selling vape to schoolchildren to be addressed

Selling vape to schoolchildren to be addressed

The Education and Domestic Trade ministries are to work together on this problem.

I know who the sex video mastermind is - Azmin

I know who the sex video mastermind is - Azmin

However, the minister says, he cannot reveal the name because the matter is still under investigation.

Yoursay: Azmin 'no show' shows he is no team player

Yoursay: Azmin 'no show' shows he is no team player

YOURSAY | 'He played the wrong hand by not attending the PKR leadership retreat in Port Dickson.'

Yoursay: After preacher's revelations, time to probe our prisons

Yoursay: After preacher's revelations, time to probe our prisons

YOURSAY | ‘Perhaps Wan Ji's brief imprisonment is a blessing in disguise for other unfortunate prisoners.'

Anwar extends olive branch to Azmin, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Anwar extends olive branch to Azmin, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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

Azmin: Facing the one I once knew, loyalty has limits

Azmin: Facing the one I once knew, loyalty has limits

He says he will rise up and fight even if alone.