Archive - 3 August 2019

Chinese leaders moot more diverse calligraphic studies to balance 'khat'

Chinese leaders moot more diverse calligraphic studies to balance 'khat'

The suggestion is that all schools learn about the calligraphic arts of the various races.

Ex-senior PKR members urge Azmin, Amirudin to apologise to Anwar

Ex-senior PKR members urge Azmin, Amirudin to apologise to Anwar

This for their open criticism against the party president.

PM: Not right to object to 'khat', other written languages were never opposed

PM: Not right to object to 'khat', other written languages were never opposed

Wrong that some quarters in DAP to object to it, Mahathir says.

DAP man wants cabinet to reveal each minister's stand on Lynas

DAP man wants cabinet to reveal each minister's stand on Lynas

Chiong Yoke Kong says this is in line with the principles of transparency and accountability.

Amanah veep says highlight Chinese calligraphy too

Amanah veep says highlight Chinese calligraphy too

He says it's not true that the introduction of khat is to induce the non-Muslims into Islam.

Kit Siang: I'll never become a fugitive like Jho Low or Zakir Naik

Kit Siang: I'll never become a fugitive like Jho Low or Zakir Naik

I was man enough to face the consequences, says the DAP strongman.

'Khat' - what happens after Standard 4?

'Khat' - what happens after Standard 4?

LETTER | What is lacking is what has been planned for the following years.

Senator's sexist remark shows urgency to ratify ILO convention

Senator's sexist remark shows urgency to ratify ILO convention

LETTER | We call upon the M'sian gov't to review its 'abstain' position to adopt the Convention on Violence and Harassment.

Malaysians need to be brave to reprimand litterbugs - Zuraida

Malaysians need to be brave to reprimand litterbugs - Zuraida

Minister says everyone cannot rely on the authorities alone to ensure a clean environment in Malaysia.

Only 23 tigers left in the Royal Belum and Temenggor forest reserves

Only 23 tigers left in the Royal Belum and Temenggor forest reserves

PTNPk GM: If we don't act now, we'll have less than 10 tigers. A population this low is not enough for breeding.

US-China trade war presents opportunity to increase Asean trade - Azmin

US-China trade war presents opportunity to increase Asean trade - Azmin

Many US and China companies relocating operations to this region because the Asean market is huge.

Seasonal haze is back, it's time for Transboundary Haze Pollution Act

Seasonal haze is back, it's time for Transboundary Haze Pollution Act

Stiff penalties for polluters is the only way we can really stop the problem, says Semambu rep.

Ex-Umno Youth chief lambasts DAP group for objecting to khat proposal

Ex-Umno Youth chief lambasts DAP group for objecting to khat proposal

Khat has been around even before the independence and used in plaques and agreements, says Razlan Rafii.

DAP leaders to meet on Monday over khat issue, say party sources

DAP leaders to meet on Monday over khat issue, say party sources

Meeting held to display the right attitude towards the issue and quell uneasiness of DAP members.

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

Trade dispute intensifies since Japan imposed curbs on exports to S Korea of three high-tech materials.

There's no such rally over khat issue, says Dong Zong

There's no such rally over khat issue, says Dong Zong

UPDATed 5.22PM | NGO group plans to submit a memo to Dong Zong over 'khat' issue.

Lynas decision not ideal but better than status quo, says Yeo

Lynas decision not ideal but better than status quo, says Yeo

UPDATED 1.45PM | 'The Cabinet had to take on board a variety of viewpoints before a decision was reached.'

Two Koreas to clash on northern soil for first time in almost 30 years

Two Koreas to clash on northern soil for first time in almost 30 years

Pyongyang nominated to host World Cup qualifier football match on Oct 15.

Asean refuses to be global dumping ground

Asean refuses to be global dumping ground

The bloc's foreign ministers release statement voicing concern on the growing threat of illegal waste dumping in region.

'No politics, only B40 policies' - Zuraida on S'gor Adun meeting

'No politics, only B40 policies' - Zuraida on S'gor Adun meeting

'I met the assemblypersons to brief on the government's National Community Policy.'

Learning khat is not about the Islamisation of vernacular schools, says Maszlee

Learning khat is not about the Islamisation of vernacular schools, says Maszlee

Some just like to criticise everything the government does.

Rukun Negara school programme to enhance young voters' political literacy

Rukun Negara school programme to enhance young voters' political literacy

Efforts being made to train the programme’s facilitators before it is launched this month.

Think of the nation, don't be selfish in PM succession issue - Zuraida

Think of the nation, don't be selfish in PM succession issue - Zuraida

PKR vice president advocates 'flexible' approach to Harapan's existing PM succession deal.

Kelantan PAS to Kit Siang - Come over and talk to Zakir Naik

Kelantan PAS to Kit Siang - Come over and talk to Zakir Naik

The state government is ready to cover all of the veteran DAP leader's expenses.
Missing resort workers rescued by Thai fishermen

Missing resort workers rescued by Thai fishermen

The engine of the trio’s boat broke down causing it to drift off in the sea.

Refinitiv removes Reuters story on HK protests from screens in China

Refinitiv removes Reuters story on HK protests from screens in China

Financial information provider Refinitiv has removed a Reuters report from its Eikon terminals in China.
PM's comments on Lynas's license renewal welcome

PM's comments on Lynas's license renewal welcome

LETTER | The PM has indicated that the export of Lynas' WLP residue will not be a condition.

UPM board chairman terminated less than a year into job - but why?

UPM board chairman terminated less than a year into job - but why?

Syed Razlan was investigating allegations of misconduct among the varsity’s top management.
‘Long live Mahathir', Zuraida says in support of full term for PM

‘Long live Mahathir', Zuraida says in support of full term for PM

UPDATED 3.45PM | She is the second Pakatan Harapan minister to support the idea of Dr M staying on.

'Don't betray people's trust in Harapan' - Ramasamy fires latest salvo at Waytha

'Don't betray people's trust in Harapan' - Ramasamy fires latest salvo at Waytha

Penang DCM insists issue is not personal, he just wants accountability over funds for poor Indians.

EU settles on World Bank CEO Georgieva as candidate for IMF boss

EU settles on World Bank CEO Georgieva as candidate for IMF boss

The 65-year-old World Bank chief executive gets the backing of a majority of the 28 EU states.

Time to learn from your past mistakes, Education Ministry

Time to learn from your past mistakes, Education Ministry

COMMENT | Bahasa Melayu as our national language is an integral part of Malaysian identity. The art of khat is not.
GPS suppressing Sarawakians' rights in denying local gov't elections

GPS suppressing Sarawakians' rights in denying local gov't elections

LETTER | Their political survival is the only thing at stake.

MySalam - RM400m premium for a RM3m payout?

MySalam - RM400m premium for a RM3m payout?

LETTER | Clearly, the rakyat is not getting its money’s worth.

The day students stayed united and exercised their right

The day students stayed united and exercised their right

LETTER |  It’s time for university students and youth to change their mindsets.

Reject 'Arabism' if we want to preserve Malay culture, says Rais Yatim

Reject 'Arabism' if we want to preserve Malay culture, says Rais Yatim

It's possible to embrace the Islamic religion without surrendering Malay identity, says former minister.

'Khat' stays and 9 things that happened yesterday

'Khat' stays and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
US withdraws from Soviet-era nuclear missile accord with Russia

US withdraws from Soviet-era nuclear missile accord with Russia

Russia calls the move a US ploy to exit the pact in order to develop new missiles.

Is the non-Malay fear of 'khat' legitimate?

Is the non-Malay fear of 'khat' legitimate?

COMMENT | Yes, because the learning about culture is a one-way street in Malaysia.

Don't obsess over PM issue, when so much else needs fixing

Don't obsess over PM issue, when so much else needs fixing

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians more interested in promises of unity, freedom, justice, excellence and integrity being fulfilled.
Illegal money: 35 bank account frozen, cash and properties worth RM4m seized

Illegal money: 35 bank account frozen, cash and properties worth RM4m seized

Bank Negara closes a network of illegal money services business operations.
Yoursay: Needs-based policy could help bumis more

Yoursay: Needs-based policy could help bumis more

YOURSAY | ‘It would help all deserving ones, the majority of whom are bumiputeras.’
US lawmakers call for halt to sales of crowd-control gear to Hong Kong

US lawmakers call for halt to sales of crowd-control gear to Hong Kong

Representatives Christopher Smith and James McGovern, chairs of a congressional human rights commission, made their request in a letter.
Lynas not off the hook yet

Lynas not off the hook yet

The renewal of its three-year permit - which expires next month - is not exactly confirmed.
No Malaysians affected by Indonesian earthquake

No Malaysians affected by Indonesian earthquake

The embassy in Jakarta has confirmed that no Malaysians were affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake which struck Banten.