Archive - 25 August 2019

MOE will study use of toys to encourage mental stimulation

MOE will study use of toys to encourage mental stimulation

Maszlee says it can sharpen the minds of children to produce a creative and innovative generation.
MACC to investigate plotting and monopoly in gov't project bid

MACC to investigate plotting and monopoly in gov't project bid

Latheefa Koya says the commission received numerous reports of gov't tender and procurement cases. 
Forest fire in Iskandar Puteri spreads to 98ha

Forest fire in Iskandar Puteri spreads to 98ha

Johor Fire and Rescue Department says it has extinguished 45 percent of fire.

'Azmin not immune to action for absenteeism but has provided reasons'

'Azmin not immune to action for absenteeism but has provided reasons'

Anwar says it is still up to the PKR disciplinary board to verify those reasons.

Hong Kong police turn water cannon on protesters, fire tear gas

Hong Kong police turn water cannon on protesters, fire tear gas

At least six petrol bombs are thrown by protesters, some of whom took off down narrow side streets. 
Anwar supports keeping Zakir pending investigation - report

Anwar supports keeping Zakir pending investigation - report

PKR chief says the issue of Zakir causing tension has been resolved due to a ban on his ceramah.

Anti-Lynas lobby forms legal team to fight disposal facility

Anti-Lynas lobby forms legal team to fight disposal facility

DAP rep Ronnie Liu says the team of 10 lawyers will scrutinise Lynas' every step in the setting up of PDF.

Amirudin tells Zahid to butt out over 'Mahathir is alone' claim

Amirudin tells Zahid to butt out over 'Mahathir is alone' claim

S'gor MB says the Umno chief should look in a mirror as the situation is the reverse.

PKR leaders continue to be absent from meetings chaired by Anwar

PKR leaders continue to be absent from meetings chaired by Anwar

Among the absentees are Azmin Ali, Zuraida Kamaruddin and Amirudin Shari.

Bumi entrepreneurship grants only for those qualified - minister

Bumi entrepreneurship grants only for those qualified - minister

The main function of the ministry is to teach those who want to be an entrepreneur, says Redzuan Yusof.
Mahathir to visit Vietnam to boost bilateral ties, trade

Mahathir to visit Vietnam to boost bilateral ties, trade

The visit is his first after taking the prime minister post for the second time.

Warisan can win big if Kimanis by-election held - Mat Sabu

Warisan can win big if Kimanis by-election held - Mat Sabu

Amanah chief says the support for Sabah CM Mohd Shafie Apdal is so strong.

Amirudin: Less politicking, focus more on helping people

Amirudin: Less politicking, focus more on helping people

'We need to prove that we are better than the previous government,' he says.
G7 leaders give Macron nod to send message to Iran

G7 leaders give Macron nod to send message to Iran

Source says that the priority remains preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump paints picture of unity at prickly G7 summit

Trump paints picture of unity at prickly G7 summit

US president also claims that allies 'respect' the trade war with China.

PKR wants more discussion on UN 'underreported poverty' findings

PKR wants more discussion on UN 'underreported poverty' findings

This is to help Harapan draft more positive economic programmes, the party says.

M'sia looking to boost participation of local firms in Kazakhstan

M'sia looking to boost participation of local firms in Kazakhstan

Ambassador says that potential areas of investment include tourism, education and banking.

Malays 'lost power' because they were not united, says ex-IGP

Malays 'lost power' because they were not united, says ex-IGP

The gov't now does not put race and religion at its core, Musa tells the Ummah convention.

Sarawak announces RM1m grant for ex-servicemen

Sarawak announces RM1m grant for ex-servicemen

Their sacrifice and loyalty will continue to be remembered, says Douglas Uggah Embas.

Mukhriz heads list of award recipients on Kedah ruler's birthday

Mukhriz heads list of award recipients on Kedah ruler's birthday

MB receives the DMK award, which carries the Datuk Seri Utama title.

Abandoned teachers' quarters to be refurbished, leased out

Abandoned teachers' quarters to be refurbished, leased out

Education Ministry has 50,257 quarters throughout Malaysia, of which 16,364 are vacant.

Minister issues warning against 'cartels' bidding for contracts

Minister issues warning against 'cartels' bidding for contracts

Guan Eng responds to reports that MyCC is probing at least 10 gov't projects.

Be more responsible in using social media - Wan Azizah

Be more responsible in using social media - Wan Azizah

The medium can spark all sorts of dangers among races if it is abused, she says.

Syed Saddiq courts flak over Zakir Naik 'U-turn'

Syed Saddiq courts flak over Zakir Naik 'U-turn'

'Do you really believe that Zakir’s apology was genuine?' Ramasamy asks the minister.

At G7 summit, Trump offers Brexit Britain a 'very big' trade deal

At G7 summit, Trump offers Brexit Britain a 'very big' trade deal

UPDATED 6.30PM | 'We’re going to do a very big trade deal - bigger than we’ve ever had with the UK'.

China to fight back against US tariff move

China to fight back against US tariff move

'China is confident that it will follow its own path,' says the CCP's People's Daily.

'Political gangrene' in Harapan will soon spell its death, claims Zahid

'Political gangrene' in Harapan will soon spell its death, claims Zahid

'Day by day we are served with Harapan's political drama.'

Ummah claims liberalism, Christianisation are 'clear threats' to Islam

Ummah claims liberalism, Christianisation are 'clear threats' to Islam

Aminuddin Yahya believes 'enemies' have seized on the fracturing of Malay-Muslims to oppress them.

Utusan chairperson urges staff to change to stay relevant

Utusan chairperson urges staff to change to stay relevant

Abd Aziz Sheikh Fadzir pleads for a second chance to rebuild the paper's reputation.

Paul Yong will go on leave 'to focus on trial'

Paul Yong will go on leave 'to focus on trial'

Perak exco maintains the accusation of rape against him is part of an 'ugly political conspiracy'.

Don't dismiss UN poverty rate findings, MTUC tells gov't

Don't dismiss UN poverty rate findings, MTUC tells gov't

Sec-gen J Solomon says the national poverty line is not just ridiculous, but also 'totally unlivable.'

Kadir challenges 'those who think they can do better' to bid for airports

Kadir challenges 'those who think they can do better' to bid for airports

Veteran newsman predicts recent system glitch at KLIA will see MAHB's 'hegemony' challenged.

Thinking about poverty in real terms

Thinking about poverty in real terms

MP SPEAKS | Any assessment must take into account the ability to live healthily and participate in society.

S Korea begins drills around disputed island amid Japan feud

S Korea begins drills around disputed island amid Japan feud

 Both countries are at loggerheads over the sovereignty of the islets known as Takeshima or Dokdo.

King to make four-day visit to Indonesia, starting tomorrow

King to make four-day visit to Indonesia, starting tomorrow

The delegation will include the economic affairs minister and officials from Wisma Putra.

N Korean leader oversaw test of 'super-large multiple rocket launcher'

N Korean leader oversaw test of 'super-large multiple rocket launcher'

It fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast.

HK police arrest 29 as city returns to violence, further protests planned

HK police arrest 29 as city returns to violence, further protests planned

Activists threw petrol bombs and bricks at the gritty industrial area of Kwun Tong.

Squabbles erupt as G7 leaders open summit in French resort

Squabbles erupt as G7 leaders open summit in French resort

On the agenda for the Biarritz summit were democracy, equality, education and the environment.

MIC disappointed with PAS in Zakir Naik debacle

MIC disappointed with PAS in Zakir Naik debacle

Vigneswaran says it should have advised the preacher to respect the various races here.

MCMC's 3R reporting channel - good or bad?

MCMC's 3R reporting channel - good or bad?

COMMENT | In international human rights law, hate speech is a justifiable restriction on freedom of expression.

Cutting off our nose to spite our face?

Cutting off our nose to spite our face?

COMMENT | The new government is still only about 16 months old.

Lapse in wisdom when it comes to Zakir Naik

Lapse in wisdom when it comes to Zakir Naik

COMMENT | Harmony is already tearing at the seams, how would having the preacher here help?

Fellow Sarawakians, let’s be cowards no more

Fellow Sarawakians, let’s be cowards no more

COMMENT | Few dare to speak up, even when they are aware that something is dreadfully wrong.

Israel hits Iranian force in Syria to stop 'killer drones'

Israel hits Iranian force in Syria to stop 'killer drones'

Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria against Iranian targets and against weapon shipments to Hezbollah.

PTPTN will consider higher advance financing warrant

PTPTN will consider higher advance financing warrant

The current amount of WPP offered to every qualified Malaysian student is RM1,500.

Operations at KLIA back to normal after four-day disruption

Operations at KLIA back to normal after four-day disruption

UPDATED 11.24AM | Preliminary findings indicate the disruption was due to network equipment failure.

Registry of paedophiles will be updated - Wan Azizah

Registry of paedophiles will be updated - Wan Azizah

She says the registry is only from 2017 onwards, and there are also other weaknesses.

What does 'genuine education reform' look like?

What does 'genuine education reform' look like?

COMMENT | What is happening is a continuation of unclear vision and a rabid hanging on to racial and religious dogma.

Muhyiddin calls for cooler heads, and 4 news from yesterday

Muhyiddin calls for cooler heads, and 4 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Yoursay: Single stream? Yes, make national schools the school of choice

Yoursay: Single stream? Yes, make national schools the school of choice

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysian parents are more pragmatic than you think.’