Archive - 7 August 2019

Faizal also says that blockades are set up by splinter groups who only recently moved onto the land.

Although case classified as 'missing person', police not ruling out any other possibilities.

Rina Harun says Amirul Ashraff's body will be flown back after the postmortem is completed.

Opposition leader Rizam Ismail frustrated that amendments not tabled due to divisions within Harapan.

Sources say Ng Suee Lim is being targeted after blocking the tabling of unilateral conversion bill.

Security forces kept a lid on protests, with telephone and internet services also suspended.

Some of the men, aged between 22 and 38, are also charged with rioting, illegal entry and overstaying.

The 331 companies bidding for contracts likely to be judged on pricing and execution.

PAS president also calls for Syiah influence not to spread to Malaysia.

North Korea deems joint exercise as a rehearsal for war aimed at toppling its leadership.

This is among the reminders given by the PM in a closed-door meeting.

The footage is said to capture the movements of the two accused of the crime.

Minister says Isham Ishak gave statement to anti-graft body last night and again, today.

Deputy home minister confirms that investigation papers have been handed over to AGC for further action.

LETTER | Malay political parties have always played it to the hilt when trying to "out-Islamise" one another.

Father says Amirul Ashraff had set a good example to his two younger siblings.

This may help remove their misconceptions about the commodity, says Teresa Kok.

LETTER | This will be widely and strongly welcomed by most fair-minded Malaysians.

COMMENT | The state must justify why it is choosing the LRT over the cheaper and faster ART.

COMMENT | Especially in the quality of teachers teaching BM in vernacular schools.

Grassroots leaders sell cows he donated for sacrifice to purchase equipment for the party.

LETTER |  It seems more like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound than an attempt to get to the root of the problem.

UPDATED 6.42PM | We don't even have bicycles to give to the students who walk miles and miles every day, she notes.

The MACC chief admits there is currently an 'imbalance' in terms of gender appointments.

How can a temple empower the economy of the Indian community, asks Parti Negara's Gobi Krishnan.

Two US senators say they are 'disturbed' to learn children can join group chats without parents' approval. 

COMMENT | 'The MCCBCHST believes khat is unsuitable to be included in the BM paper, but can be taught in Art.'

'Continuous power transition talk causing uncertainty among investors, potential business partners.'

Federal Court panel unanimously agrees with the decisions of the lower courts.

Wong Kah Woh has refused to resign the PAC post despite his appointment as Seda chairperson.  

Forest fires have affected more than 42,000 hectares of forests and farms in the republic this year.

The majority of Malaysians are right-thinking and the government should cater for them, she says.

UPDATED 2.30PM | He says the problem related to science and technology is not about the materials, but the human who handles them.

The investigation paper has been forwarded to the state prosecuting director's office for further action.

State Bersatu youth wing says deputy CM should support gov't promotion of Malay language heritage.

Deputy minister says agreement achieved but groups want more discussions before initiative rolled out.

Political feuds will end up derailing reforms and cause instability, they warn. 

UPDATED 4.23PM | She says she has sent Maszlee a text message about the Education Ministry's plan.

IUJ president: Mahathir's Look East Policy had a major impact on higher education in Asean countries.

Lim is alleged to have made such comments during a party meeting on the issue on Monday night.

The disputed territory is under a telecoms blackout for a second day to forestall protests.

Economist Shankaran Nambiar says gov't should allow process to take its course, regardless of who is under scrutiny.

Locals, including Orang Asli, have volunteered to help find Nora Anne Quoirin, says police. 

MACC will meet with minister Maszlee Malik to discuss the speedy inclusion of the module in schools and universities.

Ewon Benedict points to teachers' welfare and 587 dilapidated schools in the state.

TNB raids 33 premises around Kuantan suspected of being bitcoin mining operations,

It will only be taught 4 times a year for 10 minutes as support material for BM syllabus, says S Vijayaletchumy.

"How do we become a technology-intensive economy? How will we have a highly skilled and creative workforce?" asks Shankaran Nambiar.

The victim, who is believed to have been murdered, was bundled up in a rug and tied with a cable.

UPDATED 8.47AM | According to authorities, 22-year-old Amirul Ashraff Md Azhar is believed to have fallen from the building he was staying in. 

This comes after the premier rescheduled his two-day visit following a typhoon warning.

The expenses-paid trips are part of push to make Myanmar a key stop in Belt and Road Initiative. 

Twitter users urge CEO to boot online message board off platform, while digital rights group urges caution.

YOURSAY | ‘Environment minister Yeo Bee Yin is not the idealist she’s made herself out to be.’

YOURSAY | ‘Please do not experiment with millions of our Malaysian children.’

COMMENT | There would be no brouhaha over the introduction of khat if consultation had taken place,

COMMENT | Khat and religion in this country are not mutually exclusive. Perhaps it is elsewhere, but not in this country.

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

The inclusion only comprises khat calligraphy and not learning of Jawi script, says deputy minister.

First national car model gets its third uplift in 34 years.