Archive - 14 August 2019

M'sian driver who caused five deaths in Songkhla had no valid licence

M'sian driver who caused five deaths in Songkhla had no valid licence

The 30-year-old woman lost control of car and ploughed into grass cutters resting on roadside.

Son hopes mom who went missing while kayaking still alive

Son hopes mom who went missing while kayaking still alive

Body of woman found in Kemaman waters today has not been identified yet.

Federal, S'gor gov'ts to provide allocations to repair houses damaged in storm

Federal, S'gor gov'ts to provide allocations to repair houses damaged in storm

Federal gov't currently assessing extent of damage before consulting state gov't for the allocation.

Police: Nora Anne autopsy not completed yet

Police: Nora Anne autopsy not completed yet

A press conference on the autopsy will be held tomorrow.

Thailand orders arrests of four more suspects in Bangkok blasts

Thailand orders arrests of four more suspects in Bangkok blasts

Police seeking at least 15 suspects over the coordinated attacks on Aug 2.

Tycoon apologises for remarks on armed forces

Tycoon apologises for remarks on armed forces

Gamuda founder maintains six suggestions to reduce armed forces size but admits to wording it improperly.


Khat lessons subject to PTA approval, to be referred as 'Jawi lessons'

Khat lessons subject to PTA approval, to be referred as 'Jawi lessons'

MOE hopes that following the cabinet decision, the issue would no longer be raised inaccurately.

Nine-year-old girl suffers spinal injuries after abuse by schoolmates

Nine-year-old girl suffers spinal injuries after abuse by schoolmates

The Year Three student in Kedah claims three pupils had been bullying her since last year.

Moderation needed amid inflammatory issues

Moderation needed amid inflammatory issues

MP SPEAKS | Harapan should stick to policies promoting fair and justice for all irrespective of race, creed and religion.

Bersatu man: Changing PM not solution, collective de-escalation needed

Bersatu man: Changing PM not solution, collective de-escalation needed

Solve issues with wisdom and tolerance, says Ulya Awamah Husamuddin.

Zakir Naik has compounded his abuse of Malaysia’s hospitality

Zakir Naik has compounded his abuse of Malaysia’s hospitality

MP SPEAKS | He has trespassed into a territory he knows nothing about.

Mainland fisherfolk protest against seashore reclamation project

Mainland fisherfolk protest against seashore reclamation project

The 8km project covers the seafront from Butterworth to Teluk Ayer Tawar in Penang.

Nora Anne autopsy to be completed by 8pm today - Police

Nora Anne autopsy to be completed by 8pm today - Police

Several pathologists from Kuala Lumpur began conducting the autopsy at about 10am today.

'Enough is enough' - Syed Saddiq backs calls to deport Zakir

'Enough is enough' - Syed Saddiq backs calls to deport Zakir

UPDATED 9.21PM | The preacher's comments on Indians and Chinese are an attack on all Malaysians, he says.

Japanese condom maker to invest another RM101m in Perak

Japanese condom maker to invest another RM101m in Perak

Sagami Manufacturers to add a new production plant in Batu Gajah by April next year.

Criticism mounts of NZ mosque shooting response

Criticism mounts of NZ mosque shooting response

Questions raised over prolonged legal process, handling of gov't inquiry and cultural needs of Muslims.

Man arrested for threatening woman in road rage incident

Man arrested for threatening woman in road rage incident

Their cars were involved in an accident in Jalan Yaacob Latif here on Saturday.

Norway mosque shooting suspect appears in court with wounded face

Norway mosque shooting suspect appears in court with wounded face

The lawyer for 21-year-old Philip Manshaus says his client is not admitting to any crime.

Too many agencies, Span moots one federal authority to solve water woes

Too many agencies, Span moots one federal authority to solve water woes

The proposal is to house it under the Prime Minister's Department for better authority.

K'tan exco: Mandarin taught in religious schools, doesn't affect their religion

K'tan exco: Mandarin taught in religious schools, doesn't affect their religion

Kelantan has plans to expand Mandarin lessons as it is considered a national heritage, he says.

Chinese youth group condemns Mahathir's ‘racist’ remark

Chinese youth group condemns Mahathir's ‘racist’ remark

Hua Zong Youth: As the prime minister for all, he should listen to all parties and be inclusive.
Accused New Zealand gunman's letter from jail circulates online

Accused New Zealand gunman's letter from jail circulates online

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that should never have been allowed.

Fearing Harapan breakup, PKR lawmaker wants Dr M to go

Fearing Harapan breakup, PKR lawmaker wants Dr M to go

Hassan Karim stresses the premier's contributions will still be remembered and respected.

Carry on! National laureates urge gov’t to forge ahead with khat

Carry on! National laureates urge gov’t to forge ahead with khat

They say Malaysians should embrace Jawi, which has been tied to the development of Bahasa Malaysia over centuries.

High Court orders sinseh to stand trial for sending wife threatening SMS

High Court orders sinseh to stand trial for sending wife threatening SMS

Ee was earlier cleared by the Magistrate's Court after denying he owned mobile phone which sent message. 

Court sets Sept 17 to hear request to transfer Zahid's corruption case

Court sets Sept 17 to hear request to transfer Zahid's corruption case

The court had initially set today to hear the prosecution’s request to transfer the case to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
K'tan PAS says not out for political gain by hosting Zakir Naik

K'tan PAS says not out for political gain by hosting Zakir Naik

Preacher praised Dr M and federal gov't but no declaration of support for PAS, says Fadzli.

Gov't ordered to pay additional RM500k in damages to The Edge

Gov't ordered to pay additional RM500k in damages to The Edge

This is on top of the RM11.2m awarded to publishing firm due to the suspension of two publications. 

Hong Kong unrest may offer business opportunities for Penang, says Chow

Hong Kong unrest may offer business opportunities for Penang, says Chow

The chief minister says Hong Kongers have shown more interest in Malaysia and Penang recently.

Zakir Naik has to go before it’s too late

Zakir Naik has to go before it’s too late

ADUN SPEAKS | It is dangerous providing shelter to such a guest.

Gamuda founder under fire for comments against armed forces

Gamuda founder under fire for comments against armed forces

UPDATED 7PM | Koon Yew Yin said many personnel doing nothing 'except eating and sleeping'.

Nora Anne's family expects thorough probe in Malaysia -lawyer

Nora Anne's family expects thorough probe in Malaysia -lawyer

The autopsy results are expected later in the day.

Malaysia keeps September crude palm oil export duty at zero percent

Malaysia keeps September crude palm oil export duty at zero percent

The duty has been at zero percent since September 2018.
Air quality in Miri remains at hazardous level as of noon today

Air quality in Miri remains at hazardous level as of noon today

An Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 361 was recorded at an air surveillance station located at the Miri Industrial Training Institute.

China says protesters like 'terrorists', airport reopens

China says protesters like 'terrorists', airport reopens

Meanwhile, Trump says Chinese troops were moving to the border with Hong Kong. 

Three MPs who crossed to Bersatu sued by Umno for breach of trust

Three MPs who crossed to Bersatu sued by Umno for breach of trust

Mustapa Mohamed, Hamzah Zainudin and Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz are being sued for alleged breach of trust and contract.

Waytha calls for Indian community to remain calm over Zakir

Waytha calls for Indian community to remain calm over Zakir

'We've lived peacefully for many decades, let's maintain our harmony,' says minister.

DAP, PKR ministers informed cabinet they want Zakir out, PM to decide

DAP, PKR ministers informed cabinet they want Zakir out, PM to decide

In the interim, the ministers say Zakir should not be allowed to hold any more events.

AG to decide on need for inquest into Nora Anne's death - Lawyer

AG to decide on need for inquest into Nora Anne's death - Lawyer

The family of Nora Anne confirms the identification of the body once again before the autopsy.

PAS MP wants Kula to withdraw ‘personal opinion’ on Zakir Naik

PAS MP wants Kula to withdraw ‘personal opinion’ on Zakir Naik

It was wrong for Kula to send his political statement using a ministry letterhead, he says.

Amanah takes middle ground on Zakir Naik brouhaha

Amanah takes middle ground on Zakir Naik brouhaha

Amanah's VP says while it disagrees with the preacher’s comments, it’s not right to ask him to leave either.

Zakir: You want me to leave, then ask the 'old guests' Chinese to go back too

Zakir: You want me to leave, then ask the 'old guests' Chinese to go back too

The Chinese weren't born here, the preacher says during a talk in Kelantan recently.

I was misquoted on Hindu M'sian 'loyalty', says Zakir

I was misquoted on Hindu M'sian 'loyalty', says Zakir

Preacher says he only stated some Hindus in M'sia trust Modi gov't more regarding charges against him.

Rais Yatim backs Zakir Naik's extradition to India

Rais Yatim backs Zakir Naik's extradition to India

He also criticises Dong Zong and urges DAP leaders to rein in the group.

Respect, reserve and restraint needed

Respect, reserve and restraint needed

LETTER | Disruptive and sensitive issues are being raised in an alarming and precipitate manner.

Malacca DAP reps want retraction, say Dr M's attack turned khat issue racial

Malacca DAP reps want retraction, say Dr M's attack turned khat issue racial

This has created disappointment in the public and we do not agree, say five elected reps.

Santiago to Dr M: We are all equal Malaysian citizens

Santiago to Dr M: We are all equal Malaysian citizens

UPDATED 6.25PM | This is after the PM’s jibe that he would consult the gov't backbencher on future decisions as they were ‘equals’.

Stop Harapan from becoming another lost hope

Stop Harapan from becoming another lost hope

LETTER | Why are we fighting along wrong battle lines?

Chinese state media urge action, voice support for Hong Kong police after overnight clashes

Chinese state media urge action, voice support for Hong Kong police after overnight clashes

However, they stopped short of calling for military action to deal with the protests.

'I rarely agree with Dr M, but this time I do’ - Umno VP on 'racist' Dong Zong

'I rarely agree with Dr M, but this time I do’ - Umno VP on 'racist' Dong Zong

UPDATED 12.10PM | Is it so disgusting to learn about the culture and traditions of other races, Khaled asks.

Twenty-two states sue Trump administration over carbon rule replacement

Twenty-two states sue Trump administration over carbon rule replacement

The lawsuit is among dozens filed by Democratic-led states over rollbacks of major rules in the energy sector.

Military personnel are not cheap labour

Military personnel are not cheap labour

LETTER | They are trained professional killers our nation cannot do without.

Pathologists from KL conduct autopsy on body of Nora Anne

Pathologists from KL conduct autopsy on body of Nora Anne

Two close relatives of the teenager are also at the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital in Seremban. 
China denies Hong Kong port visit for US Navy ships

China denies Hong Kong port visit for US Navy ships

President Donald Trump says the Chinese government is moving troops to the border with Hong Kong.

Minister: Malays compromised too much with 'racists', time to rise up

Minister: Malays compromised too much with 'racists', time to rise up

Entrepreneur Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof was quoted as saying this by Utusan Malaysia.

Tun, if Dong Zong is racist, what is Zakir Naik?

Tun, if Dong Zong is racist, what is Zakir Naik?

MP SPEAKS | Why are you ignoring the elephant in the room?

Sabah's economic development continues to disappoint

Sabah's economic development continues to disappoint

LETTER | The state ministers will have to answer to the people on Sabah's continuing economic woes

Liu: Beware of 'creeping Mahathirism'

Liu: Beware of 'creeping Mahathirism'

The DAP leader retraces PM's current policies which are all too familiar.

Mahathir the pied piper of 'new' Malaysia’s destruction

Mahathir the pied piper of 'new' Malaysia’s destruction

LETTER | Malaysia has the rare distinction of being one of the few nations that has elected a dictator not once, but twice.

LA Opera to investigate sexual misconduct accusations against Placido Domingo

LA Opera to investigate sexual misconduct accusations against Placido Domingo

The tenor responded in a statement that the accusations were inaccurate.

Mahathir out of line with 'Dong Zong racist' claim - Gerakan

Mahathir out of line with 'Dong Zong racist' claim - Gerakan

Baljit Singh tells the premier not to be stuck in the past with an 'Umno mindset'.

MCA: Dong Zong mislabelled ‘racist’, DAP's Teo must answer

MCA: Dong Zong mislabelled ‘racist’, DAP's Teo must answer

Nicole Wong claims that DAP was the middle-person who mishandled the khat issue.

Celebrating 200 years of Chinese education

Celebrating 200 years of Chinese education

COMMENT | There are few, if any, comparisons of such a community-run education system in the world.

Liew: Finding common values key to fostering harmony

Liew: Finding common values key to fostering harmony

Minister says this would be better instead of laws regulating what people say about each other.

‘Watch your words, do your job' - Santiago tells Maszlee in latest salvo

‘Watch your words, do your job' - Santiago tells Maszlee in latest salvo

This comes after education minister said it was a 'blatant lie' to claim Dr M makes unilateral decisions on sensitive issues.
Saudi woman activist rejects release deal tied to denying torture: family

Saudi woman activist rejects release deal tied to denying torture: family

Loujain al-Hathloul was allegedly subjected to abuse including electric shocks, flogging, and sexual assault.

Air quality in Miri remains hazardous

Air quality in Miri remains hazardous

Air Pollution Index reading of 379 at 7am today is higher than yesterday's peak reading. 

Yoursay: DAP digs own grave by appeasing Mahathir

Yoursay: DAP digs own grave by appeasing Mahathir

YOURSAY | ‘Draw ‘redlines’ that Mahathir must not be allowed to cross.’
Locals express sadness, sympathy over Nora Anne’s death

Locals express sadness, sympathy over Nora Anne’s death

Most residents had not believed Franco-Irish teen's disappearance would end this way, describe it as 'black' event for them.

Yoursay: Bury Lynas waste in Balok since residents want plant

Yoursay: Bury Lynas waste in Balok since residents want plant

YOURSAY | ‘Who is the leader of the pro-Lynas residents? Just dump it in his backyard.’
Hong Kong airport resumes flights after clashes, mass protests

Hong Kong airport resumes flights after clashes, mass protests

Flights had been disrupted over the past two days as protesters clashed with riot police.

Pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident

Pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident

Senior officials say logistical, security and health plans had been successful, even with some heavy rainfall.

Day 53: Defence's cross-examination of final witness may take 2 days or more

Day 53: Defence's cross-examination of final witness may take 2 days or more

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

Jawi good for nostalgia, not a cyber world

Jawi good for nostalgia, not a cyber world

COMMENT | The Ministry of Education must educate, not aggravate, propagate.

Zakir Naik has no right to disparage loyalty of M'sians

Zakir Naik has no right to disparage loyalty of M'sians

COMMENT | Why are we according special treatment to this man who spews hatred and enmity?

Neither Mahathir nor Kit Siang are villains

Neither Mahathir nor Kit Siang are villains

COMMENT | Harapan is recycling BN era policies and being shocked when some people reject those policies.

DAP meets ahead of cabinet's Lynas decision, and 9 news from yesterday

DAP meets ahead of cabinet's Lynas decision, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Why the hurry to make khat compulsory in schools?

Why the hurry to make khat compulsory in schools?

LETTER | The Education Ministry wants to introduce something which causes disunity and tension within our nation.