Archive - 24 July 2019

More than one individual will be called up, says party communications chief Fahmi Fadzil.

The government and several banks are finalising the scheme.

LETTER | History textbooks since 1996 continue to be plagued with factual errors and half-truths.

The results of the study were based on the response from 1,075 Malaysians.

A joint statement about Umno-PAS cooperation is expected tomorrow.

Farhash also reveals he was probed for 'abetting carnal intercourse' and is convinced his arrest was to tarnish Anwar.

The meeting was not to accord citizenship to anyone nor was there any hidden agenda, it says.

This is despite gov't move to exempt borrowers named in CCRIS from being blacklisted, says minister.

Zahid expects sympathisers to donate and ensure the party's survival in the near future.

This, Gobind Singh Deo says, will help to urge patriotic Malaysians to reject corruption.

This comes amid fading effects of the scrapped GST and gov't efforts to cap fuel prices.

'It is up to the police to arrest anyone. If the police see that somebody committed a crime, then they will arrest.'

At the moment, there are many government agencies that offer no such allowances.

Mara Patani's open letter says the conflict has become a regional issue and appeals for international intervention.

Human rights group also calls on the gov't to 'rein in' cops, issue clear directive to stop arrests.

Present chair Tunku Ismail sees the restructuring as a move to strengthen the MFL administration.

PARLIAMENT | Raja Bahrin says advocacy campaigns on environmental protection will continue to be carried out.

The event in Malacca on Aug 3 will be launched by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

PARLIAMENT | Amiruddin Hamzah says the reintroduction of the tax has helped raise disposable income.

LETTER | I stand by what I have said in my press statement on July 22.

LETTER | Will just a special chapter on the constitution be enough?

Labour Law Reform Coalition says 'watered-down' Employment Act amendment fails to address the gender gap.

Abdul Hamid Bador says everyone will be treated fairly in accordance with the rule of law.

A Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson says Taiwan seeking independence is a dead end.

Eight telcos join the MCMC initiative to waive charges for calls to the NGO's suicide crisis and emotional support helpline.

PARLIAMENT | 'If we obtain 68 (senators’ vote), it would be history to the nation,' says Liew Vui Keong.

LETTER | The issue must be looked at holistically, with regulation for the sake of public health.

Australian think tank says satellite images show no sign of reconstruction in majority of Rohingyas' old settlements.

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man stresses that in Islam, things that can damage the brain should be rejected.

He apologises to Anwar, who has refused to accept his resignation. But his decision is final.

MACC claims the officers received a total of RM73,600 to not take action against errant lorry drivers.

LETTER | The government's recent initiatives to improve mental healthcare should be lauded, but there's one more step they should consider.

LETTER | Mahathir's announcement echos CAP's call that new laws are needed to protect borrowers.

PM's delegation includes the defence, trade and foreign ministers. 

COMMENT | These have allowed development expenditure to increase, while fiscal deficit has been reduced.

Firm linked to tycoon acquires 5.5 million more shares, raising its stake to 19.72pct.

Parents and former students shared their thoughts and experiences at a forum last night.

'In 1998. This was a moral issue, not political issue. In 2019. This is a political issue, not moral issue'.

Beijing's Defence MInistry says separatist forces remain the gravest threat to peace in the Taiwan Strait.

UPDATED 1.20PM | Lawyers for Adib's family have claimed this and as such Tommy Thomas was in contempt of court.

Aug 21 has been set for the organisation to appoint a lawyer and contest the RM170k forfeiture.

However, a company spokesperson says no decision has been reached.

UPDATED 12.30PM | Trio's lawyer says the Orang Asli believe they have the right to defend customary land.

INQUEST | Rofiah Mohamad rules that there is no need for more witnesses to be called.

His lawyer accuses a US House of Representatives committee of 'presidential harassment.'

This comes amid a deepening row over compensation for wartime forced labour.

Mysterious health incidents led the Trump administration to withdraw many personnel from Cuba.

COMMENT | The issue is not that the majority should control the narrative, but rather that freedom of speech should be protected from mob mentality.

ADUN SPEAKS | Responsible leaders must come to their senses and halt the internecine warfare within PKR.

UPDATED 10.15AM | The three Orang Asli men arrested for putting up blockade at their customary native land.

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

Dubbed the Huku movement, they will hold their first exhibition at Kuala Lumpur's Pavillion Mall on Aug 30.

COMMENT | Undi 18 is not a spontaneous idea that emerged from nothing, but a product of Malaysia’s legacy of youth politics.

MP SPEAKS | 'I strongly urge political leaders of this nation to cease being a salesperson for Lynas.'

ADUN SPEAKS | Rais Hussin saying that Azmin is 'taking charge of a light brigade' against Anwar borders on malice.

'This is a very serious thing, involving high-level officers, not just mere cops receiving bribes,' says Latheefa.

Perak PKR Wanita chief urges party to take action against those who don't toe the party line. 

YOURSAY | 'Ignoring a federal minister's plea means a higher authority is involved.'

YOURSAY | 'Wong Kah Woh's promise to recuse himself from PAC doesn't negate perceived conflict of interest.'

She received an offer letter in February but was in limbo when her disability was noted as a 'disease'.

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