Archive - 11 August 2019

NGO: EAIC should stay despite planned IPCMC introduction

NGO: EAIC should stay despite planned IPCMC introduction

There is still a need for an oversight body for enforcement agencies other than police, says Madpet.

Police hunt two in failed bid to break and tow ATMs

Police hunt two in failed bid to break and tow ATMs

Cops say the incident which occurred at a bank in Shah Alam was captured on CCTV.
Third phase of Bantuan Sara Hidup payments starting Aug 28

Third phase of Bantuan Sara Hidup payments starting Aug 28

Finance Ministry says it involves 3.6 million households with an allocation of RM1.23 billion.
Police hotline activated for information on Irish teen

Police hotline activated for information on Irish teen

The hotline 0111-2285058 is being managed by the SAR operations room in Seremban.
Waytha disagrees with khat lessons in Tamil schools

Waytha disagrees with khat lessons in Tamil schools

Minister says there are many other skills students need to acquire, such as coding.

Wan Ji's issue should be settled via discussions - Malacca CM

Wan Ji's issue should be settled via discussions - Malacca CM

It can be done through negotiations instead of going to courts, says Adly Zahari.

Couple in fatal road rage incident remanded for 7 days

Couple in fatal road rage incident remanded for 7 days

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
After khat issue, DAP to hold another pow-wow over Lynas

After khat issue, DAP to hold another pow-wow over Lynas

Among the key figures expected to attend are sec-gen Lim Guan Eng and Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin.

MTUC wants UN to consider local factors in extreme poverty study

MTUC wants UN to consider local factors in extreme poverty study

It says raw employment figures do not take into account underemployment and wage depression.

PKR veep wants S'gor MB to explain push for unilateral conversion

PKR veep wants S'gor MB to explain push for unilateral conversion

Zuraida Kamaruddin says PKR's stand on the matter is to abide by the Federal Constitution.

Salahuddin: Aid on the way to northern farmers impacted by freak storm

Salahuddin: Aid on the way to northern farmers impacted by freak storm

He says inspections on farms in the north will be carried out by Mada and state agricultural offices.

Penang International Airport cleans up after storm

Penang International Airport cleans up after storm

21 flights delayed and two cancelled, but none were injured during the ordeal.

Malaysian cargo ship stranded in eastern India

Malaysian cargo ship stranded in eastern India

The Jin Hwa 32 lost its way in a storm in the Bay of Bengal and drifted towards Odisha.

Sabah to identify site for protection of wildlife

Sabah to identify site for protection of wildlife

CM also says the state is looking into a collaboration with Indonesia on finding a mate for Iman.

Aidiladha: A day of prayer and peace for Myanmar Muslims in M'sia

Aidiladha: A day of prayer and peace for Myanmar Muslims in M'sia

PHOTO ESSAY | Though far from home, those living in KL are still able to celebrate this festive occasion.

Robert Durst take aim at filmmakers behind 'The Jinx'

Robert Durst take aim at filmmakers behind 'The Jinx'

His attorneys want a declaration that prosecutors 'consulted, coordinated and collaborated' with filmmakers.

TMJ appointed regent of Johor

TMJ appointed regent of Johor

The appointment ceremony was held at Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Bahru this morning.

Search for Nora Anne continues despite Aidiladha celebrations

Search for Nora Anne continues despite Aidiladha celebrations

SAR team members given time off to perform prayers at Masjid Kariah Pantai in Seremban.

Kudos political conspirators, now all races feel threatened - Kit Siang on khat

Kudos political conspirators, now all races feel threatened - Kit Siang on khat

He says DAP will need time to convince supporters they were not betrayed, or risk losing votes.

TBH Trust lodges police report against MACC officers

TBH Trust lodges police report against MACC officers

UPDATED 2.42PM | A total of ten officers are named for multiple offences in the police report.

Cops clarify race not an issue in fatal road rage incident

Cops clarify race not an issue in fatal road rage incident

Man and his wife given seven-day remand order over the incident, which has since gone viral.

Death toll in eastern China rises to 30 as storm moves north

Death toll in eastern China rises to 30 as storm moves north

UPDATED 5PM | Typhoon Lekima damages more than 173,000ha of crops and 34,000 homes in Zhejiang.

Air force veteran shares experience fighting communists

Air force veteran shares experience fighting communists

Former Nuri pilot Nor Ibrahim Sulaiman describes it as his most valuable experience.

Rescued Bruneian fisherman dies in hospital

Rescued Bruneian fisherman dies in hospital

MMEA says the identity of the deceased has yet to be ascertained.

T'ganu MB shares 'profiling' experience before flight to Australia

T'ganu MB shares 'profiling' experience before flight to Australia

UPDATED 12.20PM | This follows a viral post of six M'sians having to cancel their trip to Perth.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters hit and run

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as protesters hit and run

China, demands Cathay Pacific suspend staff involved in the demonstrations; pilot removed from active duty.

PM joins thousands of Muslims in Aidiladha prayers

PM joins thousands of Muslims in Aidiladha prayers

The prayer at the National Mosque was led by grand imam Syaikh Ismail Muhammad.

Germany to cut part of funds sent to Brazil for Amazon preservation

Germany to cut part of funds sent to Brazil for Amazon preservation

Deforestation in Brazil’s rainforest surged 67 percent in the first seven months of the year.

On the appointment of the new UMS vice-chancellor

On the appointment of the new UMS vice-chancellor

LETTER | Taufiq Yap’s appointment was not made solely by the education minister.

When journalists and their kids go hungry

When journalists and their kids go hungry

COMMENT | Parents may be able to go hungry for a day or two, but babies cannot.

Thousands defy crackdown in Moscow's biggest protest for years

Thousands defy crackdown in Moscow's biggest protest for years

Group estimates that 60,000 attended the rally, shouting slogans like 'Down with the tsar.'

North Korea says no talks with South due to military drills

North Korea says no talks with South due to military drills

It calls such exercises a 'rehearsal for war' and has countered them with its own military action.

Deputy agriculture minister gets hands dirty with urban farming

Deputy agriculture minister gets hands dirty with urban farming

It is the way forward to cope with rising food prices, says Sim Tze Tzin.

Man killed by parang-wielding attackers

Man killed by parang-wielding attackers

The victim was drinking alcohol with four friends in a park when 10 men attacked them.

Norway mosque shooter may have killed family member first

Norway mosque shooter may have killed family member first

Cops say 'young white man' was apprehended after attack at al-Noor Islamic Centre near Oslo.

One-fifth of PSR land reserved for affordable housing

One-fifth of PSR land reserved for affordable housing

Penang exco Jagdeep Singh says this was agreed on at a state executive council meeting.

S'gor to provide aid to 508 households affected by storm

S'gor to provide aid to 508 households affected by storm

RM500 in immediate relief will be provided to each household.

Over 1,300 houses destroyed by typhoon, says Kedah MB

Over 1,300 houses destroyed by typhoon, says Kedah MB

UPDATED 4.41PM | Kuala Muda is the heaviest affected, with 400 houses damaged.

Rina to hold engagement sessions with Kg Baru residents

Rina to hold engagement sessions with Kg Baru residents

The sessions are to discuss the redevelopment plan for the area to seek a consensus.

Jokowi excited by Mahathir steering nation and car

Jokowi excited by Mahathir steering nation and car

"And he can go very fast too," the Indonesian president says.

Questions on Malaysia's transition of power

Questions on Malaysia's transition of power

COMMENT | The question nobody can answer, except Mahathir himself is: who does he want as his successor?

Khat, after the dust has settled down

Khat, after the dust has settled down

MP SPEAKS | The Education Ministry did not communicate this policy properly, leaving a lot of room for dispute.

Develop local interest in military history tourism, says panel

Develop local interest in military history tourism, says panel

Tour guides and historians urge gov't to tap into potential of M'sian war history sites.

Yoursay: Daim, it’s too late to talk about our race-religion fetishism

Yoursay: Daim, it’s too late to talk about our race-religion fetishism

YOURSAY | ‘If this were said 30, 40, 50 years ago, it might have made an impact.’
Lim tells M'sians to stop fearing each other, and 4 news from yesterday

Lim tells M'sians to stop fearing each other, and 4 news from yesterday

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