Archive - 19 August 2019

Utusan faces possible delisting from Bursa Malaysia

Utusan faces possible delisting from Bursa Malaysia

Financial distress causes the oldest Malay daily to cease print operations on Wednesday.

Najib blames Utusan's woes on Harapan freezing Umno funds

Najib blames Utusan's woes on Harapan freezing Umno funds

'Umno can assist Utusan tomorrow if the Harapan government releases the frozen funds.'

S'wak outlines plan of action to tackle drought

S'wak outlines plan of action to tackle drought

Uggah: A total of 26 forest fire hotspots in the state with Miri being the worst affected by the haze.

Cops nab man over 'readying parang for infidels' FB post

Cops nab man over 'readying parang for infidels' FB post

The Jakim assistant director claims his social media account was hacked.

Yeo respects dissenting voices amid Lynas brickbats against Putrajaya

Yeo respects dissenting voices amid Lynas brickbats against Putrajaya

Minister says gov't yet to receive application from Lynas for construction of permanent deposit facility.

'Wilayahku' portal launched to address fake news

'Wilayahku' portal launched to address fake news

Khalid Samad: I hope people would get the right information and make the right choice in 15th GE.

Perak exco receives death threat

Perak exco receives death threat

Howard Lee leaves it to the police to investigate the threat made in a Whatsapp group.

Zakir Naik in Bukit Aman past midnight

Zakir Naik in Bukit Aman past midnight

The preacher had his statement recorded over comments he made during a ceramah in Kelantan.

Tycoon quizzed by cops for more than two hours

Tycoon quizzed by cops for more than two hours

Koon investigated over comments that were deemed disrespectful to the armed forces.

Deputy minister nudges AG to decide on rape case against DAP colleague

Deputy minister nudges AG to decide on rape case against DAP colleague

The case involving Perak exco member Paul Yong has dragged on for more than a month.

KJ ticks off protesters for giving a vulgar twist to DAP rep's name

KJ ticks off protesters for giving a vulgar twist to DAP rep's name

The group had protested over Wong Shu Qi's statement that Jawi had been used in erotic novels.

Britain's Prince Andrew denies any involvement in Epstein sex scandal

Britain's Prince Andrew denies any involvement in Epstein sex scandal

British media publish a picture of Queen Elizabeth's second son in Epstein's mansion.

Malays have conceded too much to 'racists', minister reiterates stand

Malays have conceded too much to 'racists', minister reiterates stand

Redzuan wants all to adhere to the constitution to prevent racial issues from flaring up.

Man jailed one week for trespassing into Najib's mother's home

Man jailed one week for trespassing into Najib's mother's home

The unemployed man told the court he couldn't recall why he entered the house.

Umno politicians 'helped by Utusan' betrayed staff - MTUC

Umno politicians 'helped by Utusan' betrayed staff - MTUC

Sec-gen J Solomon says the management must take responsibility to settle outstanding salaries.  
Follow experts' views and stop criticising Lynas, says minister

Follow experts' views and stop criticising Lynas, says minister

Redzuan: Gov't renewed Lynas licence after looking at facts, information, and listening to experts.

Utusan Malaysia to cease printing Wednesday, staff told

Utusan Malaysia to cease printing Wednesday, staff told

UPDATED 6.35PM | Its online operations would continue as usual while the print edition is suspended pending discussions with new investors.

Zakir’s PR status a human right acknowledged around the world - PAS

Zakir’s PR status a human right acknowledged around the world - PAS

This also accorded the right to safety to those under threat, says Hadi.

Utusan staff, ex-staff picket to demand 3 months outstanding salaries

Utusan staff, ex-staff picket to demand 3 months outstanding salaries

'We are receiving help like we are flood victims... we need to borrow money just to fill petrol to go to work.'
Return of islands to Sabah among eight items decided by MA63 committee

Return of islands to Sabah among eight items decided by MA63 committee

Other decisions include handing over the regulation of gas distribution to S'wak govt.

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Congratulations, winners of LoveMYPalmOil90!

The creativity of our youth unleashed!

Penang exco members declare assets voluntarily since 2011

Penang exco members declare assets voluntarily since 2011

CM says the information is made public on the state government's website.

FGV: Most allegations made by NGO coalition have been rectified

FGV: Most allegations made by NGO coalition have been rectified

“Regrettably, some of those allegations were indeed factually accurate at the time.”

Report: MAS gets another RM300m from Khazanah

Report: MAS gets another RM300m from Khazanah

The latest infusion of cash follows an RM500 million capital injection from Khazanah in March.
Rosmah seeks RM500,000 security costs from Lebanese jeweller

Rosmah seeks RM500,000 security costs from Lebanese jeweller

Rosmah also files another application to get an expert to verify the jewellery seized for forfeiture.

Guan Eng uses failure to close down Lynas to expose 'DAP kingmaker' lies

Guan Eng uses failure to close down Lynas to expose 'DAP kingmaker' lies

DAP sec-gen claims Umno and PAS will not succeed in ousting Harapan by sowing racial and religious animosity.

'Quit sensationalising MACC deputy chief's health, work status'

'Quit sensationalising MACC deputy chief's health, work status'

UPDATED 2.55PM | Latheefa responds to question on Azam Baki's workload once he returns from sick leave.

Pahang says no application yet from Lynas on disposal facility site

Pahang says no application yet from Lynas on disposal facility site

PAHANG DUN | MB responds to report that five possible locations have been identified for the PDF.

Indonesia protesters torch town hall in Papua over student detentions

Indonesia protesters torch town hall in Papua over student detentions

A separatist movement has simmered for decades in Papua.
Thai official dismisses Muslim insurgent demand on detainees

Thai official dismisses Muslim insurgent demand on detainees

DPM Prawit Wongsuwan rejects freeing of detainees as a precondition to peace talks.

Apologise and pay, Zakir slaps four more with notices of demand

Apologise and pay, Zakir slaps four more with notices of demand

He gives P Ramasamy and three others 48 hours to make an unreserved apology and offer a reasonable sum in settlement.

River of Life - a vanity project that fails to measure up

River of Life - a vanity project that fails to measure up

COMMENT | It is one of the most expensive urban river restoration projects ever undertaken.

Civil servants, youth make up half of graft detainees - MACC chief

Civil servants, youth make up half of graft detainees - MACC chief

UPDATED 2PM | Civil servants make up 46.3pct of arrests, and those aged 40 and below 53.4pct.

My Chinese grandmother was as M'sian as I am – Permaisuri Johor

My Chinese grandmother was as M'sian as I am – Permaisuri Johor

Raja Zarith Sofia pays tribute to her maternal grandmother in a Facebook post.

Southeast Asia stocks gain as global stimulus hopes lift risk sentiment

Southeast Asia stocks gain as global stimulus hopes lift risk sentiment

Such hopes found support from China's interest rate reforms and a fiscal stimulus in Germany.

Trump 'not ready' for China trade deal, dismisses recession fears

Trump 'not ready' for China trade deal, dismisses recession fears

"We're doing tremendously well, our consumers are rich, I gave a tremendous tax cut, and they're loaded with money," Trump says.

Brunei sultan confers country's highest award on king

Brunei sultan confers country's highest award on king

Sultan Abdullah awarded the Darjah Kerabat Mahkota Brunei by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

RHB: Downside risks to economy not significant, no recession in sight

RHB: Downside risks to economy not significant, no recession in sight

However, it believes the risks will persist into 2020 with the escalation of the US-China trade dispute.

Perak police resubmit investigation papers on rape case involving exco member

Perak police resubmit investigation papers on rape case involving exco member

A decision will be announed next week. 

More doors close on Zakir Naik

More doors close on Zakir Naik

The number of states where the preacher is free to speak is reducing.

Report: Mahathir urges UK to 'break with Europe' on palm oil

Report: Mahathir urges UK to 'break with Europe' on palm oil

PM says UK doesn't need to get 'caught in the crossfire' in the case of a trade war with Europe.

Iceland unveils memorial plaque for lost glacier

Iceland unveils memorial plaque for lost glacier

An inscription tells future generations: "We know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it."

Zakir Naik to resume giving statement to police today - CID chief

Zakir Naik to resume giving statement to police today - CID chief

He is scheduled to be questioned for a second time at Bukit Aman at 3pm.

M'sia reaches ‘understanding’ with S'pore on RTS Link

M'sia reaches ‘understanding’ with S'pore on RTS Link

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says an announcement will be made once details are firm.

Chinese embassy tells Canada to stop meddling in HK affairs

Chinese embassy tells Canada to stop meddling in HK affairs

This after Canada issued a joint statement with European Union on the 'fundamental right of assembly'. 

Day 54: Najib didn’t deny his signature was on documents in MACC probe: witness

Day 54: Najib didn’t deny his signature was on documents in MACC probe: witness

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

2019-08-19

2019-08-19

Will the IPCMC bill bring about much needed reforms?

Will the IPCMC bill bring about much needed reforms?

LETTER | Clearly, the bill confers far less investigative powers to the commission than the 2005 bill.

India reimposes some curbs in Kashmir as stone-throwing spreads

India reimposes some curbs in Kashmir as stone-throwing spreads

A series of protests have taken place since Modi's gov't revoked the autonomy of the region.

MCMC hotline safeguards not a hate speech 'free-for-all' - Kit Siang

MCMC hotline safeguards not a hate speech 'free-for-all' - Kit Siang

DAP leader notes that race relations have become more strained since the GE14.

Ex-IGP joins chorus calling for Zakir Naik to be deported

Ex-IGP joins chorus calling for Zakir Naik to be deported

Rahim Noor believes there is enough evidence against the preacher to do so.

Five strategic underpinnings of the Malaysian economy

Five strategic underpinnings of the Malaysian economy

LETTER | Malaysia's economic and infrastructural advantages include a stable, cheaper currency, a smart work force, and a bevy of smart cities.

'Before taking your life, they will take everything else away'

'Before taking your life, they will take everything else away'

COMMENT | In the midst of the darkness, I must not lose myself, but strive harder to find myself.

Protecting Singapore from rising sea levels could cost S$100b

Protecting Singapore from rising sea levels could cost S$100b

Lee Hsien Loong says options include building polders or connecting to islands offshore.

Two trials affect defence's preparation 'tremendously' - Shafee

Two trials affect defence's preparation 'tremendously' - Shafee

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.

Perlis ruler says preachers must be able to untangle confusion

Perlis ruler says preachers must be able to untangle confusion

They need to equip themselves with broad knowledge, believes Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.

UN pleads for more help to relieve Venezuelan refugee crisis

UN pleads for more help to relieve Venezuelan refugee crisis

UNHCR estimates 4.3 million Venezuelans have fled economic and political turmoil in their country.

More mass protests planned in Hong Kong after peaceful weekend of rallies

More mass protests planned in Hong Kong after peaceful weekend of rallies

UPDATED 9.36AM | Organisers say weekend turnout shows the movement still has broad support.

Penang can't hide embarrassment over 50,000 dead fish

Penang can't hide embarrassment over 50,000 dead fish

INTERVIEW | Chow says this as the state will host the 2019 World Seafood Congress next month.

Federal funds for PTMP may take five years, says Penang CM

Federal funds for PTMP may take five years, says Penang CM

INTERVIEW | If Penang gets the funds, he says, it will consider scaling back the south reclamation project.

Dr M, spare Sabah, Sarawak the sermons

Dr M, spare Sabah, Sarawak the sermons

COMMENT | It smacks of double standards. It is even hollow.

The last thing DAP or Harapan needs is a gag order

The last thing DAP or Harapan needs is a gag order

COMMENT | If it follows Kit Siang's advice about voicing grievances, this would sound its death knell.

Yoursay: Hadi, instead of Muslim brotherhood, how about M’sian brotherhood?

Yoursay: Hadi, instead of Muslim brotherhood, how about M’sian brotherhood?

YOURSAY | 'Should non-Muslims also place ethnicity and religion before citizenship and nationality?'

Yoursay: Khat compromise not perfect, but let's move on

Yoursay: Khat compromise not perfect, but let's move on

YOURSAY | ‘Maszlee could have defused this by spelling out what he meant by ‘optional’.’
Dr M ticks off Zakir Naik, and 8 news from yesterday

Dr M ticks off Zakir Naik, and 8 news from yesterday

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