Archive - 24 August 2019

Urban migration no pot of gold, say analysts

Urban migration no pot of gold, say analysts

In fact, it may be a case of from the frying pan into the fire, they say.

Marzuki claims cabinet decides not to deport Zakir, sources say otherwise

Marzuki claims cabinet decides not to deport Zakir, sources say otherwise

UPDATED 11.24PM | The deputy foreign minister says the cabinet collectively made the decision and not the PM alone.

Maszlee dismisses talk of changes in Education Ministry

Maszlee dismisses talk of changes in Education Ministry

This amidst talk of a cabinet reshuffle.

Syed Saddiq hosts dinner for Zakir, says 'let's move on'

Syed Saddiq hosts dinner for Zakir, says 'let's move on'

The country needs healing, he says in an Instagram post.

Many Malays only 'half-aware' of their culture - cultural activist

Many Malays only 'half-aware' of their culture - cultural activist

Eddin Khoo says the current awareness is only as what is defined by the constitution.

PKR has no factions - Anwar

PKR has no factions - Anwar

He says this when asked to comment on Azmin's absence at party-level meetings.

Anwar didn't call, it was rally organiser who asked for him - source

Anwar didn't call, it was rally organiser who asked for him - source

Nevertheless, the source says they are grateful that today's rally at Brickfields was called off on advice.

Impossible to know political leanings of more than 4,000 staff - Syed Saddiq

Impossible to know political leanings of more than 4,000 staff - Syed Saddiq

He said this in response to alleged cronyism of 13 Bersatu Youth members appointed state sports coordinators.

In Anwar, political secretary sees hope for a Malaysia for Malaysians

In Anwar, political secretary sees hope for a Malaysia for Malaysians

INTERVIEW | Farhash Wafa says a needs-based policy will come to fruition when Anwar is PM.

Gojek's entry will open a new ecosystem in Malaysia, says Syed Saddiq

Gojek's entry will open a new ecosystem in Malaysia, says Syed Saddiq

Malaysia is trailing behind its neighbours in terms of the offerings from motorcycle e-hailing services.

Gov't to ensure 95% of rural population enjoy basic infrastructure 2025

Gov't to ensure 95% of rural population enjoy basic infrastructure 2025

Rural Development Minister Rina Mohd Harun said this was in line with the Rural Development Policy 2030

Malaysian dies in India, body exhumed after family obtains court order

Malaysian dies in India, body exhumed after family obtains court order

Family claims the body was brought back and buried under suspicious circumstances.
Anti-Zakir rally fizzles out, KL top cop thanks public

Anti-Zakir rally fizzles out, KL top cop thanks public

Mazlan Lazim advises people to move on as issues involving khat and preacher have been 'settled'. 

Ex-Perak MB defeated in Amanah divisional race

Ex-Perak MB defeated in Amanah divisional race

He failed to get into the top 15 candidates and secure a seat in the Gopeng division's leadership.

Interior design firm ordered to refund RM2.3m to Bekir's company

Interior design firm ordered to refund RM2.3m to Bekir's company

High Court finds Tatum Sdn Bhd didn't utilise deposit money for items as per contract with firm owned by S'wak governor's son and wife. 

Ngeh defends RM100,000 claim in rape case, says obligated to report it

Ngeh defends RM100,000 claim in rape case, says obligated to report it

He made the claim the evening before Perak State exco Paul Yong was charged at the Ipoh Session Criminal 1 Court.

Hadi's support for Zakir Naik undermines national unity

Hadi's support for Zakir Naik undermines national unity

MP SPEAKS | Does the PAS president not understand preacher's inflammatory claims will strain ties between M'sians?

Perak MB to meet Yong over refusal to go on leave

Perak MB to meet Yong over refusal to go on leave

Yong had refused to go on leave despite being advised to do so by several quarters.

Another PKR rep questioned by cops over anti-Lynas rally

Another PKR rep questioned by cops over anti-Lynas rally

The police had questioned PKR Semambu assemblyperson Lee Chean Chung on his involvement in the rally.

MCA Youth wants Perak MB to advise ruler to sack Yong

MCA Youth wants Perak MB to advise ruler to sack Yong

Yong's uncertain position can cause legality issues on decisions he makes as Perak exco, says MCA Youth.

Duo arrested at Brickfields khat rally released

Duo arrested at Brickfields khat rally released

UPDATED 2.19PM | The organisers' lawyer claimed that Federal Territories Minister Khalid Samad had asked them on Thursday to cancel the rally.

Resolving Johor causeway congestion a priority - Saifuddin

Resolving Johor causeway congestion a priority - Saifuddin

Currently, about 250,000 to 300,000 people cross the causeway on a daily basis.
Amid China trade row, US miner set to focus on processing rare earths

Amid China trade row, US miner set to focus on processing rare earths

MP Materials will eventually compete with Australia's Lynas Corp for customers outside China, one analyst says.

Muhyiddin calls to cool down on race, religion and royalty

Muhyiddin calls to cool down on race, religion and royalty

UPDATED 1.57PM | The home minister says police data shows incidents related to these matters have doubled since last year.

Yong's refusal to take leave points to lack of leadership by example

Yong's refusal to take leave points to lack of leadership by example

COMMENT | 'Unfortunately, within DAP, leaders like Paul Yong have the example of sec-gen Lim Guan Eng to go by.'

Employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission held in China released

Employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission held in China released

Chinese police say Simon Cheng was detained for violating public security management regulations.

Poverty of analysis or analysis of poverty?

Poverty of analysis or analysis of poverty?

ADUN SPEAKS | ‘I don’t know why Azmin is so defensive of the government’s figures.’
Situation at KLIA improves, queues manageable

Situation at KLIA improves, queues manageable

Malaysia Airports had replaced the network equipment which failed on Wednesday.

Reflecting on Syed Saddiq's work behind Undi18

Reflecting on Syed Saddiq's work behind Undi18

COMMENT | 'To ensure accountability, he went as far as putting his position as minister on the line.' 

North Korea's latest short-range missile launch complicates US attempts for talks

North Korea's latest short-range missile launch complicates US attempts for talks

Saturday’s launch was the seventh by North Korea since US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in June.                                   

Trump heaps another 5pct tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation

Trump heaps another 5pct tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation

Trump's move came after China announced retaliatory tariffs on US$75 billion worth of US goods.

Surendran says S'pore claim about Pannir letters false, worried about his safety

Surendran says S'pore claim about Pannir letters false, worried about his safety

The Singapore Prisons Service said Pannir had denied writing the letters detailing his days in prison.

As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

There is growing international anger over Brazil's record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest.

Hong Kong airport operating normally despite planned 'stress test' protest

Hong Kong airport operating normally despite planned 'stress test' protest

Authorities had taken out court order to prevent protests at the airport. 

National women's football team crippled by illness

National women's football team crippled by illness

With various players sick, M'sia ends up losing 0-7 to Thailand in AFF Women's Championship match.

Why I say go, go, go to Gojek!

Why I say go, go, go to Gojek!

Many who condemn motorcycle e-hailing forget that a lot of poorer folks rely on motorcycles as everyday transport.

Utusan - revamp or face imminent closure!

Utusan - revamp or face imminent closure!

COMMENT | Malaysians today are not subservient and passive like Malaysians twenty years ago.

Does Malaysia need a Saddam Hussein?

Does Malaysia need a Saddam Hussein?

COMMENT |  Do we really want a mass murderer to lead this country?

Stop all actions that can jeopardise public order - IGP

Stop all actions that can jeopardise public order - IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador says there must be mutual respect and tolerance in a multi-racial country.

2.4 hectares of forest burnt near Legoland theme park

2.4 hectares of forest burnt near Legoland theme park

The Fire and Rescue Department says the fire had been spreading since Wednesday.

Yoursay: An alleged rapist should step down as state cabinet member

Yoursay: An alleged rapist should step down as state cabinet member

YOURSAY | ‘The bottom line is that Yong has been charged with rape. So, please do the decent thing.
Bersatu man denies threatening local council to reopen Pasir Gudang factories

Bersatu man denies threatening local council to reopen Pasir Gudang factories

Mazlan Bujang says he did meet local businesses in Pasir Gudang but denied threatening a gov't officer.

MyCar wants gov't to reconsider greenlight for bike taxi

MyCar wants gov't to reconsider greenlight for bike taxi

The car ride-sharing company claims it will create 'unhealthy' competition.

UN expert questions Malaysia's poverty figures, and 7 news from yesterday

UN expert questions Malaysia's poverty figures, and 7 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

He succeeds Zukri Samat who has terminated his contract of service for health reasons.