Archive - 4 August 2019

Let's support Jawi for the sake of our nation

Let's support Jawi for the sake of our nation

MP SPEAKS | The beauty of khat connects our generation to the long history of Malaysia. 

Amanah seeks proof on allegation it gets funding from DAP

Amanah seeks proof on allegation it gets funding from DAP

The claim is made with malicious intent, says party treasurer-general Asmuni Awi.

Shahidan's brother Ismail joins Bersatu

Shahidan's brother Ismail joins Bersatu

Tambun Tulang rep says he spoke to many politicians including Daim before making his decision.
Amid khat debate, Sabah DAP says let Sabahans decide for Sabah

Amid khat debate, Sabah DAP says let Sabahans decide for Sabah

They urge the gov't to devolve the decisions on education and health affairs to Sabah and S'wak.

Pasir Gudang factories directed to install equipment to monitor emission

Pasir Gudang factories directed to install equipment to monitor emission

State DOE director Wan Abdul Latiff says the equipment must have the latest technology.  
Amanah Youth: PAS' 'cai culture' not creeping into our party

Amanah Youth: PAS' 'cai culture' not creeping into our party

Vice-chief Shazni Munir Mohd Ithnin says there was a misunderstanding over the matter.

NUTP urges Education Ministry to explain on UPSR abolition issue

NUTP urges Education Ministry to explain on UPSR abolition issue

Sec-gen says the union has been trying to get feedback but no response from the ministry.

Fuziah takes aim at ex-BN turned Harapan ministers for defending Lynas

Fuziah takes aim at ex-BN turned Harapan ministers for defending Lynas

'My position is unchanged - Lynas should not be allowed to operate,' says deputy minister.
Cops: 'Wendy Loong' account insulting Prophet may be fake

Cops: 'Wendy Loong' account insulting Prophet may be fake

Mazlan Mansor says suspect likely used a fake account, or police would have known about it earlier.

10 people, including suspected assailant, killed in Ohio shooting

10 people, including suspected assailant, killed in Ohio shooting

This is the second deadly mass shooting in the United States in less than a day.

PKR rep proposes khat as elective subject at secondary schools

PKR rep proposes khat as elective subject at secondary schools

Goh Choon Aik says gov't should also take measures to improve basic use of BM at SJKCs.

Time to make the switch to a needs-based policy

Time to make the switch to a needs-based policy

LETTER | This will ensure that all B40 households are given appropriate assistance to improve their livelihoods.

Amanah urged to set up special unit to target youth voters

Amanah urged to set up special unit to target youth voters

Undi 18 presents a new challenge to the party, admits Kelantan Amanah Youth chief.

198 out of 219 PKR division heads back Anwar as PM

198 out of 219 PKR division heads back Anwar as PM

They say the support shows that the party is solid and there is no internal turmoil.

Yeoh's objections delaying new homes for longhouse dwellers - MIC

Yeoh's objections delaying new homes for longhouse dwellers - MIC

S Rajah says she should not just consider the needs of residents near Taman Rimba Kiara.

Khalid assures transparent probe of Kerinchi PPR lift crash

Khalid assures transparent probe of Kerinchi PPR lift crash

Eight sustained injuries after the lift they were in malfunctioned and fell five floors.

EPF deductions for PTPTN repayment still being negotiated

EPF deductions for PTPTN repayment still being negotiated

Wan Saiful Wan Jan denies report claiming that the fund has settled on the repayment method.

What's behind Harapan's reversal on Lynas?

What's behind Harapan's reversal on Lynas?

LETTER | Blaming BN for the country’s disasters and yet continuing the process is not the change the people want.

Minister interested, will consider other forms of calligraphy in schools

Minister interested, will consider other forms of calligraphy in schools

Maszlee says his ministry is willing to discuss the proposal in the context of calligraphy as an art form.

At tense town hall, Johor MB apologises for Pasir Gudang pollution

At tense town hall, Johor MB apologises for Pasir Gudang pollution

Sharuddin promises that his gov't will resolve the issue and keep it from reoccurring.

Cops receive treatment after inspecting barrels of sodium cyanide

Cops receive treatment after inspecting barrels of sodium cyanide

The 15 barrels found in Karak contain a solidified form of the chemical used in gold mining.

Johor has highest number of baby-dumping cases nationwide

Johor has highest number of baby-dumping cases nationwide

A total of 13 cases recorded in 2019, with JB having the most cases, says exco.

Tremor felt in Beluran after 3.2-magnitude quake

Tremor felt in Beluran after 3.2-magnitude quake

The incident was recorded 33km south of Pitas with a depth of 680km.

Driver, patient killed after ambulance skids on highway

Driver, patient killed after ambulance skids on highway

UPDATED 4.14PM | Driver identified as Mohd Hafidz Mohd Bahari, 37, and the patient as Azizah Dolah, 66.

Issue not khat or fears of non-Malays, it's everything viewed racially, religiously

Issue not khat or fears of non-Malays, it's everything viewed racially, religiously

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sians should not think and act along the lines of who gains and who loses.

Maszlee wants space for Mahathir to serve as PM

Maszlee wants space for Mahathir to serve as PM

The education minister says this will allow Harapan's planned reforms to be carried out.

Gobind urges M'sians to return to principles of Rukun Negara

Gobind urges M'sians to return to principles of Rukun Negara

The people's ability to coexist peacefully is the most important value of Independence, he adds.

US defence secretary favours placing missiles in Asia

US defence secretary favours placing missiles in Asia

Mark Esper’s comments likely to raise concerns about an arms race, and add to tense relationship with China.

10,000 gather in Malacca for launch of National Month

10,000 gather in Malacca for launch of National Month

The ceremony was officiated by the PM, and saw the attendance of the Malacca CM, ministers and state excos.

Over 11k sign petition for resignation of 'anti-seduction law' senator

Over 11k sign petition for resignation of 'anti-seduction law' senator

It says Imran must step down because his proposal goes against 'ethical, logical and social norms'.

British military called in to stop dam collapsing

British military called in to stop dam collapsing

Officials say the dam, holding back 300 million gallons of water, is in danger of failing, putting lives at risk.

Malaysians must exorcise contrived, imaginary fears and demons

Malaysians must exorcise contrived, imaginary fears and demons

MP SPEAKS | What form of nation-building should be pursued – assimilation or integration?

Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert

Thousands flee Kashmir after militant attack alert

India says five to seven militants were killed after an attack on troops, Pakistan calls this 'blatant lies.'

Russian police detain over 800 in opposition crackdown in Moscow

Russian police detain over 800 in opposition crackdown in Moscow

Among those arrested in protest to demand free elections is prominent activist Lyubov Sobol.

Yeo says Lynas decision not ideal, and 4 news from yesterday

Yeo says Lynas decision not ideal, and 4 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

20 killed in Texas Walmart shooting, suspect arrested

20 killed in Texas Walmart shooting, suspect arrested

Police say the suspect is a white male in his 20s and that he was taken into custody without incident.

Yoursay: Do we need to burden our students with khat?

Yoursay: Do we need to burden our students with khat?

YOURSAY | ‘If there is enough interest, the schools can organise Jawi classes as an extracurricular activity.’
Historians writing 'inclusive' history of Malaysia seek public support

Historians writing 'inclusive' history of Malaysia seek public support

Project aimed at balancing out textbooks criticised for political narrative and underrepresentation of minorities.