Archive - 16 August 2019

He calls for Maszlee to resign over the decision to require PTA approval.

But organisers say they submitted their application two weeks ago.

They expressed their gratitude to Malaysians who extended their help in the search for the late teen.

It is believed that police have opened two investigation papers against the controversial preacher.

They express disappointment over U-turn and give their backing to the Bentong MP.

UPDATED 9.06PM | The government is reviewing the matter so all will be taxed fairly, he says. 

Labelling of M'sians according to individual territories isn't good for the nation, adds Mahathir. 

UPDATED 7.59PM | Such a move may only end up angering others, says premier. 

It keeps us focused on improving the industry and its image.

UPDATED 8.30PM | Mahathir says his PR status will be revoked if he is found to have harmed the nation's unity.

LETTER | M'sia must deal with structural faultlines and fissures in the region first. 

Govt's application for summary judgement to recover the tax owed will be heard on same date.

UPDATED 7.47PM | The former foreign minister's lawyer says he will file an appeal against the decision.

Preacher also expects minister to offer 'reasonable sum' as settlement for alleged defamatory statement.

Claiming his intention is to spread peace and harmony, he names Kulasegaran, Ramasamy and two Harapan reps in report.

Tan Bun Teet also claims six-month licence extension was given to ensure Lynas did not ‘collapse’.

PORAM specs are the defacto standards in global palm oil trade.

Buying the icy, autonomous island is seen as a way to expand US territory.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says she is satisfied with the search efforts.

State exco Tan Chen Choon confirms no approval given to any private firm for such activity. 

French, Irish and British police assisted the M'sian police in the investigation into the case.

President Ahmad Farid Sainuri says this will preserve the harmony among the races in the state.

Sensitivities in multiracial country must be taken into account, says Perlis police chief.

A plan for the facility has already been approved by the AELB and the Pahang government, says CEO.

PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan says ministers' stance cannot deviate from PM's, given latter's role in their appointment.  

He also expresses concern that not enough attention is being paid to environmental activism.

COMMENT | M'sians need to say no to Zakir and the leaders using him for their own agenda.

UPDATED 3.35PM | Bank Negara is maintaining its full-year growth target, but warns about global trade tensions.

Enough with state's 'false promises' and negative effects of development, says Penang Fishermen Association. 

UPDATED 3.30PM | The Indonesian president pitches the relocation to the parliament during his state of the union address.

Notice of motion filed to submit letter of Sri Ram's appointment as DPP as evidence.

MAHB says AirAsia accused them of raising the PSC although it was imposed by Mavcom.

UPDATED 12.55PM | This is for the good of the preacher and his family, not because of hate, Asri says.

The pledges were made when the ministers were still part of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.

UPDATED 1.50PM | He points out that the cabinet reached a consensus to grant the licence extension. 

Asri also says every country has a dominant race, identity and system.

ADUN SPEAKS | M'sian education must be restored to the right path, which is to stimulate sheer curiosity. 

UPDATED 12PM | He says will leave it to the police to investigate the matter involving tycoon Koon Yew Yin.

Fuziah Salleh states this after the conditional renewal of the company's operating licence.

The committee will submit an interim report later this year to the government.

Crackdown on imported foreign waste has upset the village of Bangun.

It rejects a vow by S Korean President Moon Jae-in to pursue dialogue for unification by 2045.

YOURSAY | ‘There’s no point telling Mahathir, even if the one who said it is his own daughter...’

Son says postmortem on Puah Geok Tin was completed at 3.30pm yesterday.

A total of 3,540 refugees have been cleared for return from a list of more than 22,000.

'Today, every Indian can proudly say 'One Nation, One Constitution',' says the prime minister.

'I am concerned. I wouldn’t want to see a violent crackdown,' says the US president.

The first two Muslim women in Congress are critics of Trump and Israel's policy towards Palestinians.

LETTER | It has two powerful legislations to act against price manipulators.

LETTER | One of the big problems army personnel face is finding suitable jobs when they come out.

LETTER | Let's put the issue to rest with open communication, understanding and sensitivity.

LETTER | With this, DAP could perhaps rehash its power base to build sustainable trust,

LETTER | Teaching faith superiority is no different from teaching racial superiority.

Internal memo reads that friendly fire could end the coalition and hopes of a New M'sia.

COMMENT | It is hoped that the recommendations here can be adopted.

COMMENT | The media is oft criticised and mocked, but you’ll probably miss us if we go.

COMMENT | It is strange that he wields so much power over a former PM, the current PM and various leaders.

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