Archive - 8 August 2019

He says mandate had been given to Ng to decide whether unilateral conversion amendment could be tabled. 

Home minister says locals will be prioritised in sectors comprising laundry, textile, hairdressing and goldsmith businesses.

Mahathir states that if gov't 'chases out' Lynas, other foreign investors will not want to come here.

Donations of food and drinks are being sought for growing number of rescue personnel looking for Nora Anne Quoirin. 

State exco Tan Chen Choon expresses concern over rubbish and construction waste being dumped into Sg Temon. 

'If we are too obsessed...many people will get a feeling of uncertainty,' says premier.

Ng Suee Lim says that he is neutral, and that political questions need to be addressed to head of the executive.

Joint paper by Domestic Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry has been finalised, says minister. 

This comes amid speculation over positions of S'gor MB and speaker over latter's decision to cut short July sitting.

But some do not think it goes far enough to protect remaining forests.

LETTER | They must honour their commitment to the voters.

Maryam Nawaz's arrest is the latest high-profile detention of a member of the Sharif political dynasty.

Baru Bian says cabinet will decide on takeover of four highway concessions after scrutinising Works Ministry study findings. 

He is still an officer of the court until proven guilty, she points out.

Delhi says that the matter is an internal affair and aimed at developing the region.

UPDATED 9.23PM | Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat advises judges to avoid conducting themselves in a manner that raises suspicions about impartiality. 

Party spokesperson urges Selangor MB to drop plans to amend existing state laws.

Police initially suspected the attacks were linked to the insurgency in the south.

Assemblyperson Elizabeth Wong also denies a plot to remove Selangor speaker Ng Suee Lim.

DAP sec-gen explains the unhappiness is over the perception that Education Ministry was acting unilaterally. 

State PAS commissioner Ahmad Yunus Hairi says people do not want another 'Kajang Move'.

Ultraman makes a special appearance during a press conference by its creator Tsuburaya Productions in Petaling Jaya on Aug 8.                                     

SRC TRIAL | Ex-minister says Najib's chief private secretary told him this after he spoke out against 1MDB in Parliament. 

The voice recordings of family members are amplified via megaphones.

It is only a small group which is against his presence, he says.

UPDATED 7.45PM | She warns that those who obtain assets by illegal means will be referred to the MACC.

LETTER |  It is indeed very puzzling if not irritably confusing.

LETTER |  He has the gumption to talk about 'dignity'.

Hotelier Khoo Boo Lim says tourists facing bad deals with illegal hotels tarnish the good name of the tourism industry.

Not all the lawyers engaged are for court work, he points out.

‘There is a difference between being investigated and helping an investigation,’ adds Isham Ishak.

UPDATED 5PM | It is learned that teachers will also decide whether to teach the Jawi calligraphy or otherwise.

'Felcra needs to deal with CPO price fall and take advantage of economies of scale to find new opportunities.'

The state DAP chief also reiterates his support for speaker Ng Suee Lim, saying he did nothing wrong.

COMMENT | Some frequently asked questions on Orang Asli 'ancestral land' answered.

SRC TRIAL | Husni says silence due to 'politics', but that he raised his concerns to Najib personally.

'They underestimate the capacity of the majority of Malaysians wanting to live in peace and harmony.'

UPDATED 7.09PM | Tan Kok Wai stresses that racial and religious rhetoric is only being peddled by a minority.

This is believed to be over a bill allowing for the unilateral conversion of minors to Islam.

SRC TRIAL | Husni says he lied when he said his resignation in 2016 had nothing to do with 1MDB.

He predicts that this is the beginning of the end for Pakatan Harapan.

Finance minister says this will help investors solve any problems they may face when doing business here.

Lim Guan Eng also says the party will defend Selangor state assembly speaker Ng Suee Lim.

The public must exercise caution when visiting sites which claim to be Malaysiakini.

LETTER | We are seeking the audience of the S'gor ruler to discuss the matter and record our displeasure.

Penang DCM II insists he has the right to question the PM and education minister on khat.

Lee Kim Yew says this after posting online the image of the flag when criticising the khat policy.

CENDANA’s SH/FT features more than 170 art works from 42 independent local artists 

COMMENT | Piecemeal solutions from one ministry or agency cannot resolve this structural problem.

LETTER | The de facto law minister must be aware that all 10 parts were discussed with NGOs.

Former PM says the duo 'lied to the rakyat' over the supposed threat posed by Lynas.

'That is why we use money to help the people,' says the former premier.

US president says there is no 'political appetite' for a ban on assault rifles at the moment.

The lawsuit was filed by the Inland Revenue Board last month.

YOURSAY | ‘Now arrest the thugs who started the fracas in the Seafield temple.’

This follows US president's order to freeze Caracas' assets and cut off funds.

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

Housing minister says this will enable them to be monitored, as well as ensure access to healthcare and education.

YOURSAY | ‘It does appear that many DAP politicians lately have been transformed from lions into lambs.’

It hopes to become a one-stop centre for employers and employees on mental health issues at work.

This will be the Indonesian president's first visit to M'sia since being reelected.

Official believes 'constructive relationships' essential due to challenges from N Korea, Russia and China.

Murder suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky were the target of a three-week manhunt.

Ajay Bisaria to be kicked out, while Pakistani counterpart will not travel to Delhi to take up his post.

The ruling in the M Indira Gandhi case supersedes any state laws, they say.

COMMENT | It might be easier to dismiss the fear of khat to be as irrational as the fear of crosses.

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

Ex-PM implies it was more of a warning than an assassination attempt, as he was not there at the time.

EAIC says the commission would only ease the department's role, so officers can concentrate on policing.