Archive - 20 August 2019

Overseas lawyer's post on FB accuses family of being involved and the police failing to do a good job.

MMEA negotiated with the Indonesian Fisheries Surveillance vessel to release the boat and crew.

'Not enough personnel to deal with issues such as enforcement, smuggling of seed species and diseases.'

The suspects went to housing estates and hurled stones at cars parked outside houses.

Both were pinned under slabs of concrete from a wall being built at a drain in Shah Alam.

UPDATED 9PM | The cash injection arrives after Umno president supposedly met Utusan’s board members.

UPDATED 9.56PM | 'This is not the govt’s responsibility, it's a private company that has run into trouble.'

Protests triggered by the detention of Papuan students for disrespecting the Indonesian flag.

UPDATED 9.38PM | 'Malay rights and privileges guaranteed under the constitution, there is nothing to worry about.'

UPDATED 10.04PM | Chairperson Aziz urges the public to support its newspapers under the revised prices.

Haniff Khatri says the controversy should not be prolonged and focus should return to more pressing national issues.

The five Umno assemblypersons ready to support Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari on the matter.

The group's human resources GM says it is hoped the payment would reduce their financial burdens.

Upon the Bursa Malaysia de-listing on Aug 30, the publisher will exist as an unlisted entity.

LETTER | One crucial question has yet to be answered.

UPDATED 9.20PM | PKR chief supports attempts to seek rapport with the gov't to review decision.

DBKL approves a fresh plan on the redevelopment of MCA's headquarters at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

LETTER | Why bring Jesus Christ into a political discussion?

LETTER | Taking away people’s rights to voice their negative opinions does not allow you to control their thoughts.

The plight of the workers was not lost on RSN Rayer as he urges the government to find them alternative jobs.

Wan Salim says this despite his defence of the preacher earlier today.

The judgment says the state government has no right to block the summons because it could affect the Orang Asli community.

LETTER | Mahathir fails to fully realise the erosion of power that the prime minister’s office has suffered.

'Socso will try to get matching employment for employees who may lose their jobs.'

He is accused of using the 'Zikri Armstrong' Twitter account to insult the Orang Asli community.

Gov't spends around RM16b annually to treat patients with diseases caused by smoking.

LETTER | It can simplify procedures for teachers and help them in setting realistic expectations.

The news portal's report had not attributed the vulgar twist to a DAP MP's name to him.

Howard Lee came to know of the threat via a screenshot of a WhatsApp group conversation.

Find out why palm-based ingredients are so popular in consumer products!

Ramkarpal welcomes preacher's expression of regret, but reminds authorities that it should not influence their decision.

The Malaysian Youth Council says it should have been consulted more over the matter.

COMMENT | We live in a shattered society of different communities each suspicious of the other.

He says issues can be easily exploited to create quarrels and conflict.

In a joint statement, the group says that the rule would complicate implementation.

UPDATED 7.23PM | Annuar Musa says Umno is unable to help as its accounts are frozen.

The firm has only managed to install 30 parking lot sensors out of the 647 contracted.

UPDATED 6.07PM | The parties will cement their partnership with a joint charter on Sept 14.

Syed Saddiq says this is part of his ministry's 'Women 2020' initiative.

The enclave of Soura, in Srinagar, is a no-go zone for Indian security forces.

He says this when reminding Bersatu leaders in Johor that their loyalty lies with the party leadership and not others.

The transport minister attended a meeting with Gojek founder yesterday.

UPDATED 11.28PM | The alleged harassment occurred during a consultation for dry skin.

Lim Lip Eng says Harapan is a government for all M'sians, including those who didn't vote for it.

He says motorcycle ridesharing will allow youths to upskill themselves and afford higher education.

Google is concerned that sharing data from users of its Android phone system might attract the scrutiny of users and regulators.

'A tough situation, but good conversations!' US president says in a Twitter post.

The staff member was purportedly detained while returning to Hong Kong from Shenzhen.

Perak ruler says youths must value unity and respect the presence of other races. 

The rostrum and carpet at the Tanjung Setol Mosque were believed to have been set ablaze yesterday.

Redzuan Yusof says the prototype is being built by a Malaysian company in Japan.

Its shares declined 31.81 percent to 7.5 sen with 843,900 shares traded as at 10.40am today.

Did you know that your favourite biscuits probably have palm oil in them?

Chow explains that this is because Zenith had to make adjustments after the ICE gave its views.

Apology not in my vocabulary as far as the preacher is concerned, says Penang DCM.

'We need rules-based order not only in international security, but also in international trade,' says Syed Hasrin.

N Surendran says lawyer M Ravi was served with notice for allegedly 'prejudicing the administration of justice'.

He believes future policy should look into making national schools the preferred choice instead.

CM says Penang and the developer have yet to sign a construction agreement for work to begin.

The veteran leader calls for a unity campaign in advance of Merdeka and M'sia Day celebrations.

The US vice-president adds that it will difficult to make a trade deal with China if there is violence in Hong Kong.

UPDATED 6.15PM | Bukit Aman says these events can create a tense atmosphere in a multiracial society. 

YOURSAY | ‘Staying in power but not doing the right things for the rakyat is meaningless.’

A total of RM31 million in advance financing warrants will be issued.

The controversial preacher doesn't deny remarks and insists they were taken out of context.

Police says the drugs were seized in a raid carried out by the Customs Department.

There are now more instances of people getting lost in the jungle during trekking or mountaineering trips.

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

The UK prime minister's calls for the EU to renegotiate the deal have so far been rejected by the bloc’s negotiators.

'If At First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again' wins in the Best Novelette category.

The installation would be facilitated by TNB and benefit villages which need to replace existing street lights.

Zuraida had sought to help Pahang ensure storage of Lynas' radioactive waste complies with all regulations.

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