Archive - 23 July 2019

The 173 kept at an evacuation centre for 36 days have now been certified as free of measles.

Mohamaddin Ketapi notes logo designer is a first-class degree holder who received a graphic design award. 

Defence Ministry says honorary ranks were awarded due to pair's position as Territorial Army Support Committee patrons. 

'We don't need gurus of the apocalypse', one lawmaker says of teenage Swedish activist, who is visiting French parliament. 

The 6pm to 6am curfew will continue to apply in 7 districts, says Sabah police chief Omar Mammah. 

Unpleasant odour of bird droppings was affecting students for some time, says Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar. 

New UK PM wins almost twice the number of Conservative Party votes received by rival Jeremy Hunt. 

Suspect's parents had filed 2 police reports earlier in wake of son's behaviour after prison release. 

NAJIB TRIAL | Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu says she met SRC's ex-CEO as far back as 2008.

Every assemblyperson is given three months to declare their assets, including those of their spouse and children.

They claim he is responsible for preacher's Wan Ji's alleged faulty permit.

She says she wants to determine if they were classified 'No Further Action' for the right reasons.

The judge was warded in Putrajaya hospital due to chest pains.

Convicted drug trafficker Nagaenthran has an IQ level of 69 and suffers from ADHD.

The decision was made by the Finance Ministry following discussions with the Defence Ministry.

COMMENT | 'His statements, acts and conduct after June 27 meeting violated Kojadi’s by-laws and adversely affected its interest.'

LETTER | After eight years, the unemployment rate among youths is still below satisfactory

Two analysts are divided on whether the fallout will damage ties within the ruling coalition.

Session Court's original decision restored, allowing him to travel abroad for medical treatment.

Parents of the affected students had questioned why their children are referred for psychiatric treatment.

Deputy minister says arrest of legal practitioners proves no one is immune from the law in M'sia. 

UPDATED 5.26PM | The aide also believes there is a political conspiracy against his boss, Anwar Ibrahim.

The company is seeking damages amounting to RM7.69 million from both defendants.

DAP veteran says Tommy Thomas must prevent another 'Wan Ji' episode.

Lawyer Edmund Bon says some political leaders have 'forgotten where they come from'.

The haul also contains the third major pangolin scales seizure in Singapore this year.

UPDATED 8.29PM | Perhilitan says the tiger suffered from canine distemper disease based on blood tests.

South Korean warplanes fired hundreds of warning shots in the airspace violation incident.

What is it, and why is it so important to us?

Youth reaches settlement with one of the six defendants sued for losing head of his penis.

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching says the existing curriculum will be improved upon.

North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only one capable of carrying a ballistic missile.

The DAP lawmaker defends his appointment and aims to let his work at the sustainable energy authority speak for itself.

UPDATED 5.05PM | The duo was detained in connection with a sex video implicating senior minister Azmin Ali.

It still has hidden aspects we have yet to explore, says Marcus Langdon.

Those responsible for sabotaging an essential utility can be detained under Sosma, says IGP.

'It brings fear and hatred towards the community,' says Maria Chin Abdullah.

The Malacca chapter of Ummah tried to disrupt a sermon by Wan Ji Wan Hussin last Sunday.

MP SPEAKS | Umno, PAS, MCA and MIC senators voted in bloc yesterday against the motion.

LETTER | This n a country where we have no right to study or work and have no dignity.

COMMENT | The education minister needs to focus and step on the 'GAS'.

LETTER | Transport Minister should look at other ways to help taxi industry and not hinder growth of popular digitally-enabled business.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Waythamoorthy's call appears to have fallen on deaf ears.

The bill is to be expedited because the country's household debt stands at 82.1 percent of the country's GDP.

LETTER | Broad consultations needed before law is finalised

There is a risk of genetic contamination of conventional rice with this modified transgenic material when it is planted in the field.

'We rarely demand action so long as the problems are not in our backyards.'

UPDATED 2.22PM | PM responds to his earlier statement that the video was fake, even before investigations were completed.

It is now up to the public prosecutor to issue further instructions, says top cop. 

As she had already complied with the order, her lawyer says the appeal was academic.

As the spotlight lands on the alleged mastermind, Abdul Hamid Bador reiterates that investigations are ongoing.

The former lawyer recalls being questioned by MACC when she represented a witness.

Washington Post says the tech giant worked with Beijing-owned firm on a number of projects over eight years.

Arutchelvan rues that even education is not spared and castigates the minister for 'low-level' politics.

The South Korean defence ministry says another two Russian aircraft also violated the republic's airspace.

His lawyer says the withdrawal was made as the trial had entered an advanced stage.

Minister says the analysis report on the high-risk factories will then be handed to the Johor government.

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

However, Azmin tells a daily that it is not his task to supply the authorities with information.

Supply, disrupted due to diesel pollution in Sg Selangor, expected to be fully restored by Saturday.

More than half of the country's 23 states lost power yesterday.

UPDATED 10AM | He adds that if he disqualified the targeted individual, the 'mastermind' would have succeeded.

COMMENT | Harapan must set the course for the country to become a high wage economy.

Prosecutors say the 10-year-old case in Las Vegas cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Tech giants like Cisco, Intel, Qualcomm and Google still express support for the restrictions, however.

The burger seller is convicted of sexual harassment, attempted rape and unnatural sex.

Moses Logers and David Edmund Rapi were reported missing while on duty under Ops Pejarak.

QUESTION TIME | 'Sadly, many of PKR’s commendable ideals now lie by the wayside in the relentless push for individual power and influence.'

Attackers stormed a train at Yuen Long station and assaulted passengers with pipes, poles and other objects.

Polls put the former London mayor in a clear lead, with 70 percent of the vote.

COMMENT | The pride of nationhood is not there. In its place, only disappointment and disillusionment.

COMMENT | Despite predictions of its quick demise, it has lasted longer than the socialist parties that came before it.

YOURSAY | 'Enough already, time for the minister to figure out how to improve the country's economy.'

YOURSAY | 'Any encroachment of this nature is beyond serious and ought to be considered a national emergency.'

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