Archive - 2 August 2019

Three Harapan top guns meet Sarawak CM while PM meets opposition MPs.

UPDATED 12.01AM | Strong tremors were felt in Jakarta.

UPDATED 8.25PM | It is an integral part of Malaysia's national identity, says the ministry.

A worker of Klang-based firm told the union that the memo had been posted on a public notice board.

LETTER | Pakatan Harapan seems to have lost its way

The group is calling for a town hall with residents on Aug 18, discuss the available options if Lynas is allowed to keep its waste in Malaysia.

The end of the INF treaty means both Washington and Moscow can legally develop and field intermediate-range nuclear missiles.

KINIGUIDE | The planned introduction of Jawi calligraphy in Standard 4 textbooks is causing controversy.

Ti Lian Ker says voters in Bentong and Kuantan should decide Pakatan Harapan's fate again.

'It will encourage more public transport usage and this is in line with our national policy.'

Its chief says the support is to ensure political stability which will ultimately benefit the country and people.

Wong Tack says greed and stupidity may have motivated BN but what are the current leadership's reasons?

Pompeo is also urging regional allies to speak out against Chinese coercion in the South China Sea.

Washington and Moscow blame each other for treaty breakdown, which could start a new arms race.

This will be the first time government servants are actively promoting a demonstration.

This comes after viral videos of an abuse incident at the university are circulated on social media.

High-level discussions between the state and federal governments are taking place to resolve the Orang Asli land issue.

Support was meant to ensure nation's stability, not to hurt anyone's feelings, says the minister.

The overall fundraising campaign target is to raise RM1.4 million for Bersih's 2019-2020 programmes.

COMMENT | 'The New Malaysia is neither pro-US nor pro-China; it is keen to work and co-operate with other middle powers.'

The unit does not have the capacity nor the mandate for direct allocations.

Judge rules that Tan did not show exceptional and unusual circumstances to justify stay of proceedings.

Chong Zhemin and Cheah Pou Hian say they want to allow the party and ministry to review the issue.

However, they acknowledge this was carried over from the previous BN-led administration.

The new tax is expected to reduce the government's burden in treating the diseases, as similar policies abroad successfully reduced sugar consumption.

PM says country has been able to stay on course despite setbacks and attempts to derail national unity. 

"Nothing has arrived yet," says Amirudin Shari, although the board said it would send him a letter last week.

Civil servants and medical workers are joining the next round of weekend protests.

'To become real leaders, we need to ensure that we stick to noble values.'

UPDATED 1.10PM | The Bersatu president responds only with a broad grin when asked about PAS' call for Mahathir to serve a full term in office.

Ibrahim Awang Ismail now seeks to pay RM100k in full to MACC, instead of forfeiting the sum. 

The Economics Affairs minister says a special working group will be developing a five-year strategy paper for the industry.

It is just a form of writing and is unrelated to any religion or idea, says national laureate Lim Swee Tin.

Thai police say they are investigating the cause of the explosions which are attributed to a homemade bomb.

PAS deputy president says the government did the right thing in denying India's request.

COMMENT | 'Although Mohd Imran has retracted his distasteful proposal, it got me thinking.'

COMMENT | After 60 years and a change in the government, it seems the "new" Malaysia is not that new when it comes to race and religion.

Che Abdullah Mat Nawi says Anwar appears susceptible to the nfluence of forces other than PKR.

He asks if the minister is aware of where ex-premiers should be seated.

'Detractors forget that PKR is strong because they have both Anwar and Azmin as top leaders.'

Meanwhile, police also confirm bomb threats at KL Sentral and Russian embassy last night were hoaxes. 

COMMENT | Home Ministry's pledge to look into Suhakam reports on Amri Che Mat's disappearance is far from what Suhakam inquiry recommended.

It is one of oldest teacher training institutions in Malaysia and had trained teachers from Brunei and Singapore - PM.

Japan has expressed an interest in helping refugees housed in camps in Bangladesh, says Saifuddin Abdullah.

Juli Edo says his department has asked minister in charge to discuss the issue with Tommy Thomas. 

New decrees state anyone above 21 doesn't need permission to travel, and allows any citizen to receive Saudi passport.

US president's announcement hits financial markets hard, with spikes in US consumer prices predicted. 

LETTER | Who stands to benefit from closing the largest rare-earth processing plant outside of China?

LETTER | He has an inalienable right to stay in this country because he is a citizen.

LETTER | Concessions must be made to benefit Felda and ultimately the settlers.

LETTER | The exterior labelling appears to be a deception to hide this agenda.

COMMENT | Despite numerous gaffes, the former Umno aide has clung on to the state's top job.

One analyst says Anwar needs PM transition to happen at least two years before the next election.

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

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh says Kit Siang has contributed much in 50 years of service to Malaysia.