Archive - 21 August 2019

Bersatu supreme council member visits rare-earth refinery, echoes PM's call for gov't to abide by expert recommendations. 

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Steven Sim Chee Kiong it was aimed at reaching a wider audience.

ERC chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman says this has been implemented in many developed countries.

Ikatan Youth chief Shahir Adnan claims Syed Saddiq is trying to curry favour ahead of Bersatu elections. 

HeiTech Padu clarifies Penang gov't will not incur capital or operational costs during seven-year contract. 

Chinese educationist group says Utusan's financial woes reflect need to reform media industry. 

Party's political bureau says authorities should decide on controversial preacher's PR status, based on legal and humanitarian grounds.

Political aide believes genuine mistakes are being pounced upon to create a false perception.

Around 100 migrants had to remain on vessel since early August until Italy ordered its seizure and evacuation. 

A police internal memo that issued a directive to its contingents nationwide went viral yesterday. 

State sports development coordinators' appointments done by existing procedures, insists Sim.

Extremist groups await the time to carry out any form of attack, says Myriss director.

The RM100m writ of summons will be served on her lawyers in Malaysia instead.

The rally was to protest Putrajaya's decision to extend Lynas' operating licence for six months.

The premises can be fined up to RM500 if they fail to produce a valid explanation.

Latest suicide attack renews fears about IS threat as the US prepares to withdraw troops.

Cheng is detained for 15 days by Shenzhen police for violating public security regulations.

Minister Mohd Redzuan says Gojek will be good for the employment of youth.

Firdaus Wong claims the NGO's symbol is similar to the Tamil Tigers's.

This Bersatu is Umno. You must understand this is politics, says a man resembling the Sabah CM.

She will embark on a roadshow to tell the story of Prasana Diksa, starting this weekend in Brickfields.

Meteorological Dept says the incident is a normal weather phenomenon.

LETTER | Bike hailing riders can also play their part to help make the roads safer.

Malaysia has launched a global PR and lobbying offensive to protect one of its key exports.

It says profits negatively affected by stricter vehicle emissions standards implemented in July.

Ex-minister adds Malay Muslim unity should be for useful things such as better education and battling corruption.

Growing political unrest forces postponement of the deal initially set for late August.

LETTER | If you respected other religions, you would've stopped using them to compare when you preach.

LETTER | His article is the latest in an organised personal attack on Patriot president.

LETTER | Malaysians have accepted the apologies from many who made controversial statements.

LETTER | An out of context defence is not for speakers to improvise, but it is also for the audience to judge.

It was an honest mistake made by a foreign worker at the school, says Hamid Bador.

Read more to find out how palm oil keeps your teeth healthy and fresh.

Did you know that your everyday items such as toiletries and make-up contain palm oil?

The programme for wealthy foreigners has drawn 251 applications from HK this year.

Court to decide whether Sundra Rajoo's former position confers him legal immunity.

'I sincerely hope that this was the beginning of society returning to peace and staying away from violence.'

It also reiterates that there is no profit element for any insurance companies under the scheme.

'Drug abuse in the police force is at a critical and serious level.'

Danish PM says she has no interest in discussing sale of Greenland to the US.

He is shocked that most do not know Jawi has been in Standard 5 BM textbooks for years.

COMMENT | The people following or influenced by Islam and Confucianism number more than 3 billion worldwide.

COMMENT | Unchecked political and state ownership of media comes at a high cost.

PMAMPP chair Teoh Seang Hooi says it is disappointing that HeiTech Padu is so 'ill-prepared.'

The former Vatican treasurer is serving a six-year sentence for sexually abusing two minors.

Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan testified before the committee over the past two days.

It is believed to be linked to the introduction of Jawi lessons in schools.

YOURSAY | ‘Let there be no discrimination and no one group get away with a slap on the wrist.’

Foreign minister says the decision was made after considering all legal aspects.

LETTER | Utusan's survival is welcomed, but media independence is a must if the paper is to survive.

Umno deputy says Dr M must balance political considerations and Zakir Naik's human rights.

Washington has also warned Greece against allowing the tanker to dock at one of its ports.

This was the King's first visit following his installation as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on July 30.

Abdul Hamid Bador says instigators will be investigated and arrested immediately.

Johnson has vowed to leave the bloc on Oct 31 without a deal unless the EU agrees to renegotiate the divorce terms.

PKR president says Zakir should be thankful Malaysia allowed him to stay in the country.

COMMENT | Race is used to detract from objectively examining policy decisions and political rhetoric.

COMMENT | The big boys are flexing their muscles and bullying their way to supremacy.

Supreme council member says just as the law enforced against Zakir, stern action should be taken against others too.

COMMENT | The arrogance has suddenly vanished into thin air. No more verbose, effusive and charismatic speeches.

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

This is a temporary measure to calm the situation while police investigate him, says Abdul Hamid Bador